Right near Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi Station in Kofuen, we tried all kinds of yakitori and more at “Sumibi Yakitori Torimichi”, which just opened in April!
Here it is on the map↓
The address is Excel Kitaguchi, 1-6-6 Kofuen, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
“Sumibi Yakitori Torimichi” originally had a shop in Sakaihigashi, but the owner apparently relocated to Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi because they wanted to run a restaurant in their hometown, Nishinomiya.
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From “sashimi” to “yakitori” at “Sumibi Yakitori Torimichi”
Assorted sashimi platter 1 serving 6 kinds 1,200 yen(tax included)
Wait, owner? Is this price really right?!
No question, this calls for beer. Sake would be great too.
You might expect sunazuri (gizzard) to be crunchy, but this one has a crisp, snappy bite! A whole new texture!
Plump and tender sasami chicken tenderloin with a light, clean flavor. Definitely beer time.
Seared momo thigh. The aroma is excellent. The fat between the skin and meat melts in your mouth.
This hatsu. It’s just so silky and glossy. The sweetness spreads through your mouth! The fresher it is, the sweeter it tastes.
Springy chicken breast. Even sweeter and richer than the sasami, with a solid natural sweetness.
Negima 1 skewer 150 yen(tax included)
Whoa! A seriously chunky negima skewer is here!
This piece of meat at the very top of the skewer. You don’t often see one this big. It feels like you’re really digging into meat!
The charcoal they use is considered some of the finest quality: “Tosa Binchotan.” When you tap it, it makes a clear metallic ring.
That’s why the outside gets crispy while the inside stays wonderfully juicy.
Sasami wasabi(rare-grilled) 1 skewer 250 yen(tax included)
The aroma of charcoal rises gently. The inside is rare, so you get both the savory char of grilling and the appeal of sashimi.
Seseri(neck) 1 skewer 200 yen(tax included)
Juicy and springy seseri. The pepper is just right, and the more you chew, the more meat juices come flowing out.
Tsukune 1 skewer 150 yen(tax included)
The surface is crispy, while the inside is soft and crumbly. It has a deep meaty flavor, and the crunchy texture of the green onion is irresistible.
Whoa, what on earth is this?!
Tamahimo(chochin・rare-grilled) 1 skewer 250 yen(tax included)
Apparently, it’s the oviduct before it becomes an egg, grilled rare.
The moment you bite into it, the yolk pops like ikura, spreading out and blending perfectly with the meat. It’s surprisingly good. Try it at least once!
Here’s the yakitori menu. They have quite a few rare cuts too.
They also have Camembert cheese, which is hugely popular with women. Pairing wine with sasami or chicken breast sashimi, almost like prosciutto, sounds pretty good too. What do you think?
There are lots of alcoholic drinks too.
You can also keep a bottle there.
“Sumibi Yakitori Torimichi” shop information
Torimichi is in this building.
Go up the stairs a little, and it’s right there.
