As suggested by its name – a play on ‘yakitori’, except with the ‘tori’ (bird) replaced by ‘hitsuji’ (sheep) – Ichigaya’s Yakihitsuji serves up fusion fare inspired by dishes you’d usually encounter at chicken-focused joints, prepared with the traditional methods and artisanship so central to Japanese cuisine.
The meat can be enjoyed in grilled, deep-fried or stewed form, with popular choices including 50g mini-steaks grilled over charcoal (from ¥400), seared lamb (¥980) and lamb with vinegared miso (¥890). The ¥5,000 dinner deal, centred on a white miso sukiyaki hot pot, is a good bet if you’re hungry.