Akiyoshi is a popular yakitori chain restaurant founded in Fukui Prefecture in 1959.
About half of the stores are located in the Hokuriku region.HokurikuIt is loved by locals as soul food.
When I go to Akiyoshi, my excitement naturally rises.
Akiyoshi is popular in Toyama as well, and the store is always bustling.
There are three stores in the area of Toyama City that can be accessed by streetcar.
In this article, we will introduce Akiyoshi's charms, popular menu items, and three stores in Toyama City that can be reached by tram.
The Charm of Akiyoshi
Authentic charcoal grilled skewers
Akiyoshi serves authentic charcoal-grilled skewers.
At our headquarters in Fukui, each skewer of meat is skewered by a skilled craftsman, and then shipped to our locations across the country on the same day.
Freshly grilled skewers over charcoal are fragrant and juicy.
Small set of 5
At Akiyoshi, grilled skewers are generally ordered in units of five.
Each piece is small and reasonably priced, so you can enjoy a variety of different types.
A wide variety of menu options
Akiyoshi also has an extensive menu, with three types of skewered meat available: chicken, beef, and pork.
Also, kushikatsu, etc.It is also popular with families with children as it has a wide selection of side dishes.
Secret sauce
Akiyoshi offers a wide variety of sauces depending on the menu.
There are three types of sauce for skewers: mustard, meat sauce, and minced meat sauce.
They also provide katsu sauce for the kushikatsu.
Mustard
Mustard. Goes well with skewers for "salt-grilling."
Click here for a list of salt-grilled dishes
Meat sauce
Meat sauce. A sweet sauce that goes well with skewers for "tare-yaki."
Click here for a list of the tare-yaki menu items
Mino sauce
Mino sauce. A slightly sour sauce for "miso-yaki". It gives the miso-yaki meat a refreshing taste. Garnish with spring onions if desired.
Click here for a list of miso-yaki menu items
Cutlet sauce
Katsu sauce. This is the sauce for kushikatsu.
Garlic Namba
Garlic Namba: A condiment made from a blend of garlic and chili peppers.
You can enjoy different flavors by topping it with meat sauce and mustard to your liking.
Recommended classic and popular dishes in Akiyoshi
Pure Kei
Akiyoshi's signature yakitori, made using female hens after laying eggs.
It has a firm elasticity and the more you chew it the more delicious it becomes.
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"Shiro" is one of Akiyoshi's most popular menu items, along with Junkei.
Since it uses carefully selected pig intestines, it has no unpleasant odor.
Beef ribs
Beef rib skewers. Juicy beef and crunchy spring onions go perfectly together.
Kushikatsu
"Kushikatsu" is a popular menu item at Akiyoshi. It contains beef and onion.
Deep fried in bite-sized pieces.
Cucumber
"Cucumber" is also a standard menu item at Akiyoshi. It has a refreshing flavor that brings out its umami.
Akiyoshi's skewer menu
Akiyoshi's skewers have a wide variety of menu items, with three types of meat: chicken, pork, and beef.
The basic order unit is 5 pieces.They are reasonably priced and each one is small, so you can enjoy a variety of them.
chicken meat
A list of grilled chicken skewers.
Sunagimo (salt)
Chicken fillet (salt)
Chicken Kalbi (Salt)
Pure kei (grilled with salt)
Akiyoshi's signature yakitori. It is made using female hens after laying eggs.
It has a firm texture and is juicy.
Young chicken (grilled with sauce)
Young chicken. The meat is very tender.
It's also fun to compare it with "Junkei".
Negima (grilled with sauce)
The chicken and the sweetness of the spring onions create a good balance. We use young chicken meat.
Young skin (grilled with salt)
Young skin. A skewer that combines young chicken "skin" and "meat."
Tsukune (grilled with sauce)
Tsukune (chicken meatballs). A blend of several types of meat. The crunchy texture is popular.
pork
A list of pork skewers menu items.
Pork loin (salt)
Oil (salt)
Pork Belly (Salt)
Shiro (grilled with sauce)
Shiro is pork intestine, and is a popular dish at Akiyoshi, along with Junkei.
It has no odor and goes well with alcohol.
Aka (grilled with sauce)
"Aka" is pork liver, which has a mild and juicy taste.
Pitoro (Miso-grilled)
"Pitoro" is pork tontoro (from cheek to neck). The miso flavor goes well with the meat.
Shinzo (grilled with salt)
As the name suggests, "shinzou" is pork heart.
Harami (grilled with salt)
"Harami" is pork diaphragm, which has a nice firmness and a refreshing taste.
beef
This is a menu of grilled beef skewers.
Beef ribs (grilled with salt)
Beef ribs. Juicy meat and crunchy spring onions go perfectly together.
Tongue (grilled with salt)
Beef tongue. Thinly sliced tongue is a popular dish.
Mino (Miso grilled)
"Mino" is cow stomach. It is elastic.
Miso-grilled meat tastes refreshing when eaten with the special sour "Mino Sauce."
List by seasoning (salt, sauce, miso)
Akiyoshi offers skewers with three different flavors: salt, sauce, and miso.
Salt-grilled menu
This is a list of salt-grilled dishes.
Sunagimo (chicken)
Chicken fillet
Chicken Kalbi (chicken)
Pork loin (pork)
Oil (pork)
Pork Belly (Pork)
Specially selected beef
For salt-grilled dishes, we recommend the mustard sauce.
Grilled with sauce menu
This is a list of the sauce-grilled menu items.
Grilled dishes go well with meat sauce.
Miso grill menu
This is a list of miso-yaki menu items.
If you order a miso-yaki menu item, they will also prepare a special sour "Mino Sauce" for you.
Akiyoshi's fried food and a la carte menu
Akiyoshi is popular for its wide selection of fried foods and a la carte dishes.
Fried food
Kushikatsu
"Kushikatsu" is a popular menu item at Akiyoshi. It contains beef and onion.
Deep fried in bite-sized pieces.
Fried quail eggs
Deep-fried quail eggs. The batter is crispy and the yolk is soft and runny. They are also popular with children.
A la carte menu
Cucumber
"Cucumber" is also a standard menu item at Akiyoshi. It has a refreshing flavor that brings out its umami.
Grilled rice balls
Grilled rice balls. The rice balls are grilled over charcoal, giving them a crispy exterior and a fragrant finish.
Red soup stock
Red miso soup. Rich in flavor. Recommended as a final drink.
Accessible by tram! Three "Akiyoshi" stores in Toyama City
Akiyoshi is popular in Toyama as well, and the store is always bustling.
There are 14 stores in Toyama Prefecture,In an area accessible by tram in Toyama CityThere are three stores.
Toyama Station Store
The Toyama Ekimae store is Akiyoshi's first store outside of Fukui Prefecture and has a long history.
It is a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Toyama Station. It is a 1-minute walk from the tram stop "Dentetsu Toyama Station Esta-mae".
| Shop name | Akiyoshi Toyama Station Store |
| address | 1-3-5 Sakuramachi, Toyama City |
| access | 3 minutes walk from the south exit of Toyama Station 1 minute walk from the tram stop "Dentetsu Toyama Station, Esta-mae" |
| map | Google Map |
| Opening times | 17:00～23:30 |
| Closed Day | Tuesday |
| Price range | Around 3,000 to 4,000 yen |
| Payment Method | Credit cards, electronic money, and QR codes accepted |
| Official website (Toyama store) | https://www.akiyoshi.co.jp/shop/toyama/index.html |
Sakuramachi store
The Sakuramachi store is also conveniently located near Toyama Station.
It is a 5-minute walk from the south exit of Toyama Station and a 3-minute walk from the tram stop "Shintomi-cho".
| Shop name | Akiyoshi Sakuramachi store |
| address | TS Building, 2-1-9 Sakuramachi, Toyama City |
| access | 5 minutes walk from the south exit of Toyama Station 3 minutes walk from the tram stop "Shintomi-cho" |
| map | Google Map |
| Opening times | 17:00～23:30 |
| Closed Day | Sunday, Monday |
| Price range | Around 3,000 to 4,000 yen |
| Payment Method | Credit cards, electronic money, and QR codes accepted |
| Official website (Toyama store) | https://www.akiyoshi.co.jp/shop/toyama/index.html |
Sogawa store
Akiyoshi Sogawa store is located in Sogawa, a busy shopping district in Toyama city, and is bustling every day.
It is a 3-minute walk from the tram stop "Grand Plaza-mae" or "Nakamachi (Nishimachi Kita)".
| Shop name | Akiyoshi Sogawa store |
| address | 3-3-25 Sogawa, Toyama City |
| access | 3 minutes walk from the tram stop "Grand Plaza Mae" or "Nakamachi (Nishimachi Kita)" |
| map | Google Map |
| Opening times | 17:00～23:30 |
| Closed Day | Wednesday |
| Price range | Around 3,000 to 4,000 yen |
| Payment Method | Credit cards, electronic money, and QR codes accepted |
| Official website (Toyama store) | https://www.akiyoshi.co.jp/shop/toyama/index.html |
