WHERE TO EAT The best Tebasaki yakitori in the world (according to food experts)

"Next I ordered another of my favourites, the tebasaki (chicken wing). These wings were huge! Probably one of the biggest wings I’ve ever had and they are really tasty too, salted just nice."

"Masakichi is proof that all Yakitori is not the same. The experience here is above the level found at most of these kinds of establishments – not only thanks to the simple but delicious skewers of meat, but to the wonderful ambience, the vibe and the dedication Masakichi gives to his culinary magic. Chicken wing is simple, but so delicious."

"Tebasaki (chicken wings) combined the crunchiest skin imaginable with meat that was melt-in-the-mouth succulence itself."

"The yakitori grill is run by one old dude that reallllly knows whats up. He takes one look at you when you walk in and sizes you up, almost like a glaring match. Once you pass the test, it’s go time. Spectacular amounts of chicken skin, liver, thigh, drumsticks and deep-fried wings come out one plate at a time, and then you move on to the “other” part of the menu."

"Tebasaki is a top favourite because it’s chicken wings! I love the crispy skin that has been grilled to perfection. The food is lightly seasoned but grilled to perfection. The result is an explosion of flavours in the mouth. Definitely a Must Eat!"

"Then there was a Tebasaki skewer, chicken wings barbecued just with salt, it was flavorful and perfectly cooked. I have read that the chef uses a chicken breed called Nagoya Cochin and roasts it over binchōtan, charcoal that’s thinner than what’s regularly used at other yakitori places. The guy knows what he is doing."

"Departing again from the chicken theme (but not straying too far), we enjoy the wing of an imported French pigeon."

"We recommend you to make a reservation here in advance especially before 8 PM. That's how popular this restaurant is in Shinjuku no matter how outdated it looks from outside. The recommendation for Yakitori is the Tebasaki, the chicken wing. It won't let you down."

"The chicken wings were really, one of the best I've ever eaten - second only to the Naka Meguro branch. Super crispy skin with super juicy meat."