L’oiseau in Suitengu manages the delicate balance of pairing traditional Japanese charcoal-grilled skewers with an impressive selection of natural wines. While I usually lean toward sake for yakitori, the high praise on Tabelog piqued my interest, and I’m glad I checked it out.
🍷 Appetizers That Demand a Glass of Wine
The 5-kind appetizer platter is a standout. It features creative, ingredient-forward bites like smoked radish (iburigakko) potato salad, fresh oysters, seasonal bamboo shoots, and kumquat. The seasoning is nuanced and playful—enough that you could easily finish two glasses of wine just from this single plate alone.
🍗 A Clever Twist on Traditional Yakitori
The meal starts with a surprise: “seseri” (chicken neck) topped with a savory tapenade-style sauce. I braced for a fully Westernized menu, but the rest of the meal pivoted back to authentic, high-quality Japanese-style yakitori. The wine list is equally serious, particularly the white wine selection, with five labels available by the glass. The portfolio is so well-curated that this place works just as well as a wine bar as it does a yakitori joint.
💬 Verdict
While the final bill (roughly ¥8,500 for a ¥4,500 course plus three glasses of wine) felt a bit on the higher side, the quality of the experience makes it a “yes” for a return visit. It is perfect for those who want a refined, atmospheric spot for a date or a quiet, drink-focused evening in the Suitengu area.
📍 Shop Info
- Name: L’oiseau (ロワゾー)
- Address: 2-18-6 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 3-minute walk from Suitengu-mae Station (Hanzomon Line)
- Hours: 17:30–23:00 (Last entry 21:30)
- Closed: Sundays and irregular holidays
- Price range: ¥8,000–¥10,000
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