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Yakitori Toritetsu

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The sole US outpost of a Tokyo-based yakitori chain with over 70 Japanese locations, Yakitori Toritetsu operates inside Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights. Salt-grilled and tare-glazed chicken and pork skewers are cooked to order, delivering a genuine Japanese yakitori experience in an authentic Japanese market environment.

Price
¥
Area
Arlington Heights (inside Mitsuwa Marketplace)
Since
2019
Owner
Toritetsu Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)
Yakitori Toritetsu — authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago, Arlington Heights (inside Mitsuwa Marketplace)
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About
Toritetsu launched its first American location at Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights in July 2019, marking the only place in the United States to experience the Tokyo chain's yakitori. With more than 70 locations across Japan, Toritetsu has refined its recipe for precisely seasoned skewers—thigh, pork belly, corn, chicken skin, tsukune—cooked over high-heat charcoal in the style perfected in the izakaya lanes of Tokyo's residential districts. The counter operation inside Mitsuwa strips away any distraction: order at the window, watch the cook, eat immediately. The surrounding marketplace offers Japanese groceries, a bakery, and other food-court stalls, making the visit a full Japanese cultural immersion. Eater Chicago called it a 'Tokyo Yakitori Chain's First U.S. Shop' at its 2019 opening.
Neighborhood & visiting

Yakitori Toritetsu sits in Arlington Heights (inside Mitsuwa Marketplace), one of Chicago's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • The only US location of a 70-outlet Tokyo yakitori chain, offering authentic charcoal-grilled skewers prepared to the same specifications as in Japan.
  • Embedded inside Mitsuwa Marketplace—the largest Japanese grocery retail environment in the Chicago area—creating a fully immersive Japanese market experience.
  • Exceptional value: fresh-cooked yakitori at Japanese fast-casual prices in an authentic market setting unavailable anywhere else in the Chicago region.

First and only US location. Opened July 2019 at Mitsuwa. Tokyo-based parent with 70+ Japan locations confirmed by Eater Chicago (2019). Phone listed is Mitsuwa main line as Toritetsu has no separate listing.

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Frequently asked

About Yakitori Toritetsu

Is Yakitori Toritetsu an authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago?
Yes — Yakitori Toritetsu is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Chicago: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
Where is Yakitori Toritetsu located?
Yakitori Toritetsu is located at 100 E Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, Chicago, USA in the Arlington Heights (inside Mitsuwa Marketplace) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Yakitori Toritetsu?
Yakitori Toritetsu does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in Chicago we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Yakitori Toritetsu?
Yakitori Toritetsu sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Chicago.
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