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Introduction

Toridoll Holdings, a leading food service company known for its commitment to providing emotion-inducing culinary experiences, is making a significant comeback in Nishikobe, Hyogo Prefecture. After a hiatus lasting nearly three years, 'Yaki-Tori-ya Toridoll' is set to reopen its doors on January 28, 2026. This beloved restaurant specializes in authentic charcoal-grilled yakitori and promises to bring a quality dining experience to families and individuals alike.

The Roots of Toridoll

Founded in 1985 in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, 'Toridoll 3-Bankan' served as Toridoll's original establishment. The restaurant created a new era in yakitori dining, ultimately laying the foundation for the growth and success of the Toridoll Group. Ever since, Toridoll has focused on delivering exceptional flavors and quality while nurturing relationships within the communities it serves. Now, with the reopening of 'Yaki-Tori-ya Toridoll West Kobe', the company is marking the expansion of its domestic branches to ten, including popular locations in Osaka and Hyogo, where customers often face long waits.

Welcome Back to Nishikobe

Previously, 'Yaki-Tori-ya Toridoll' had a branch in Nishikobe but had to close due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The community feedback expressing a desire for its return has led to this celebrated reopening, adding a touch of nostalgia while embracing the contemporary dining needs of families, couples, and solo diners.

Live Yakitori Experience

One of the defining features of 'Yaki-Tori-ya Toridoll' is its live yakitori grill, where skillful chefs prepare the dishes right in front of guests. The tantalizing aroma of grilling chicken enhances the dining atmosphere, inviting patrons to indulge in their culinary offerings. The Nishikobe location features a cozy setup with 54 seats, including 32 box seats for families and dining tables designed for individuals and smaller groups, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.

Menu Highlights

The menu is replete with delicious options that showcase the restaurant's specialty in yakitori:

• - Charcoal-Grilled Yakitori: Priced from 170 yen, customers can savor expertly grilled skewers made with fresh chicken. The standout item is the hand-made tsukune, cooked over binchotan charcoal that locks in the flavors.
• - Juicy Shumai: For those waiting for their yakitori, the store offers homemade shumai at 150 yen, steam-cooked and packed with flavor.
• - Chicken Thigh Sakunami: A large, juicy chicken thigh grilled to perfection and glazed with the restaurant's homemade soy sauce, available for 590 yen.
• - Crispy Fried Chicken: Tender pieces of chicken marinated in a secret sauce, deep-fried until golden, can be ordered in various quantities from 550 yen for four pieces.
• - Specialty Dashi-Maki Tamago: Crafted with selected eggs and white dashi, this comforting dish is highly recommended.
• - Kamameshi: Diners can enjoy the signature chicken rice pot dish, cooked to order.

Additionally, lunch offers a selection of over 20 unique dishes, integrating special limited-time offerings exclusive to the Nishikobe location, allowing guests to indulge in diverse tastes and meals throughout the day.

Takeout Options

For those who wish to savor the flavors at home, 'Yaki-Tori-ya Toridoll' offers a fantastic takeout menu including yakitori by the skewer and a variety of popular items, ensuring customers can recreate the dining experience conveniently at home.

A Commitment to Culinary Excellence

With a mission summarized as "Filling the planet with delicious experiences," Toridoll Holdings continues to explore and innovate in the culinary sector, focusing on creating a lasting emotional connection with customers. As it progresses towards becoming a globally renowned food company, the revival of 'Yaki-Tori-ya Toridoll' in Nishikobe symbolizes an exciting new chapter in its journey.

Store Details

• - Store Name: Yaki-Tori-ya Toridoll Nishikobe Branch
• - Location: 5-5 Eda Yoshikubo, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
• - Business Hours:

- Weekdays: Lunch 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM / Dinner 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Weekends: Lunch 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM / Dinner 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM

• - Seating Capacity: 54 seats across 13 tables
• - Parking: Yes
• - Takeout Available: Yes

As Toridoll prepares to welcome back its loyal customers, it remains dedicated to crafting lifetime memories through a unique, memorable dining experience focusing on the sights, sounds, and tastes of authentic Japanese cuisine.