Drive-in Tori — Restaurant in Imari

Great food and service. Expect long waits as it is a pretty famous restaurant in the area, we waited for about 40-50 minutes during lunch hour and when we left it was still pretty busy. For those of you who don’t speak Japanese and might be nervous: you check-in at the machine which will ask you for number of people, preference of sitting (table, room, or either) and if you want to get a call once they’re ready for you. You order from a tablet with pictures so it’s pretty easy to order and I’m sure the servers would be more than happy to help you with anything. We tried the ichiban set (chicken, soup, and rice), the chicken skewer roller, and the black vinegar honey calpisu drink, everything...

Drive-In Tori in Imari is a local gem specializing in charcoal-grilled chicken (yakitori-style), using freshly slaughtered birds each morning. The result is exceptional: zero odor, clean flavor, and a natural sweetness that comes through with every bite.

The simplicity of grilling over charcoal brings out the best in the meat — tender, juicy, and full of umami. Their signature kashiwa-meshi (chicken rice) is also a must-try: rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying.

If you're in the area, this is a true taste of Kyushu’s honest, high-quality...

This is definitely Imari’s most popular/well known restaurant. As such, it can be very busy at times and a reservation is recommended. I went on a Saturday with a group of four without a reservation around 2pm and had a bit of a wait. The chicken is really good and local and the portions are good. There are menus in foreign languages available as well. After the initial order, you can use a touch screen tablet to make an order for ease. The drinks are also delicious. This is a fun lunch and dinner spot and a must for those...