Yakitori Shutsu
야키토리슈츠
About
Cozy Japanese yakitori bar near Samgakji Station serving freshly deboned chicken skewers, multi-course menus, and cold draft beer.
Steps from Samariji Station toward Yongridan-gil lead to Yakitori Suits, a compact yakitori bar evoking the hum of an alleyway Tokyo izakaya. Counter stools frame the open grill station alongside window-facing seats and outdoor terrace seating, though guests ordering multi-course offerings must sit inside. With walk-ins frequently turned away once the evening rush hits, online reservations via Catch Table or Naver are practically essential, triggering a two-hour table limit during peak waits. The highlight of the menu is the daily butchered yakitori omakase, which parcels whole chickens into specialized cuts grilled over coals. Skewers arrive one by one, opening with exceptionally tender, lightly cooked dak-ansim (chicken tenderloin) before moving to gaseum-sal shiso-maki—chicken breast wrapped tightly in aromatic shiso leaves. Richer cuts follow, including juicy leg meat glazed in savory tare, crispy upper and lower wings, resilient shoulder, springy hearts, and deeply seasoned skewers of cartilage and gizzard. Diners can also build meals à la carte via QR codes, tapping into skewers like chicken oyster (dak-gul-sal) and plump, tare-basted tsukune meatballs. Beyond the grill, kitchen staples include comforting bowls of tendon-rich suji oden tang and rich truffle uni pasta. Every diner must order a drink, with frothy drafts of Suntory Premium Malt's serving as the house standard alongside chilled plates of dressed raw cabbage. The seasoning runs assertive and saucy across many cuts, pairing naturally with cold beer or sake. While the dining quarters are tight, pacing can occasionally lag, and the rustic shop floor reflects the grease and charcoal of constant grilling, Suits offers an authentic perch for skewer lovers craving fresh, specialized cuts straight off the binchotan.
Menu
- Yakitori Course₩28,000
- Tsukune (Chicken Meatball)₩9,000
- Suntory Draft Beer₩9,000
- Chicken Tenderloin Skewer₩7,000
- Chicken Breast with Shiso
- Chicken Thigh Skewer
- Chicken Heart Skewer₩6,000
- Chicken Skin Skewer₩7,000
- 날개₩7,000
- Chicken Neck Meat₩7,000
- Tail Meat₩6,500
- 대동맥₩6,500
Local tips
- Book in advance via CatchTable or Naver as seats fill up fast.
- A mandatory 1 drink per person policy applies.
- If outdoor waiting lines form, dining time is limited to 2 hours.
- The yakitori omakase course is not served at the outdoor terrace seating.
Details
- Samgakji Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–01:00
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–01:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–01:00
- Friday
- 17:00–01:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–01:00