Restaurant · Yakitori · ¥¥¥
How to bookYakitori Imai
焼鳥今井
A refined yakitori counter near Gaienmae run by a chef out of Tokyo's serious yakitori lineage, serving a quiet, course-format omakase of chicken and seasonal vegetables.
This place only accepts phone bookings in Japanese. If you don’t speak keigo, Moshi Moshi can call for you.
What you're trying to book
A refined yakitori counter near Gaienmae run by a chef out of Tokyo's serious yakitori lineage, serving a quiet, course-format omakase of chicken and seasonal vegetables. Yakitori Imai is a yakitori restaurant in Gaienmae, Tokyo. The price sits at ¥¥¥ — expect the full seasonal menu at dinner and a shorter format at lunch where available.
How reservations actually work
The restaurant does not publish a direct booking channel. A hotel concierge or a private introduction is usually the only path.
Peak seasons (cherry blossom in early April, autumn leaves in mid-November) fill three to six months out; weekday lunches are usually the easiest slot for a first-time visitor.
If you want Moshi Moshi to book it for you
Tell us the date, time, and party size — any dietary notes or a seat preference if you have one. Our AI voice agent calls Yakitori Imai in polite Japanese (keigo), handles the back-and-forth, and emails you the confirmation in English. No charge unless the reservation is made. If the date is full, we'll tell you the closest open alternatives and hold nothing until you say yes.
Early access
We’ll place the call for you.
Leave your email and the booking you want. We call Yakitori Imai in polite Japanese — you get the confirmation in English. No charge unless the reservation is made.
- City
- Tokyo · Gaienmae
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Does Yakitori Imai accept reservations in English?
- No — Yakitori Imai takes reservations only by phone, in Japanese. Travelers without Japanese typically book via a Tokyo or Kyoto hotel concierge, or use an AI-assisted reservation service such as Moshi Moshi to call on their behalf in polite keigo and confirm in English.
- Where is Yakitori Imai located?
- Yakitori Imai is in the Gaienmae area of Tokyo, Japan.
- How far in advance should I book Yakitori Imai?
- 1–4 weeks in advance for weekend dinner; mid-week and lunch are usually bookable closer to the date. Holiday weekends fill faster.
- Will I receive the booking confirmation in English?
- Yakitori Imai typically confirms reservations in Japanese, by phone. If you book through Moshi Moshi, the call is placed in polite Japanese on your behalf and you receive a written confirmation in English with the date, time, party size, address, and any specific instructions from the venue (deposit, cancellation policy, dress code, dietary notes).
Last verified 2026-06-15 · booking methods reviewed monthly by the Moshi Moshi editors