Hayate

Start with chicken sashimi or choose cuts to cook on the hot plate. At Hayate, you can build a meal around chicken, from raw dishes to grilled ones. Several diners single out the liver sashimi: some enjoyed the premium liver sashimi platter, while others tried sashimi made with sasami (tenderloin) and zuri (gizzard). Chicken liver sashimi and tori tessa are also among the menu options, offering a first course to choose before the grilling begins.

The grilled dishes are cooked at the table. One diner says sasami is a favourite they order every time; another chose a mix of mature chicken thigh, chicken skin, chicken skirt steak, raw chicken meatballs and seseri (neck meat). Picking a few cuts and sampling them as they cook is a fitting way to enjoy the meal here. Diners have also mentioned that staff explain how to grill and eat the dishes, which is helpful if you are unsure about the cooking. One diner described the raw chicken meatballs as something you find only if luck is on your side, so they may be worth choosing if they are available during your visit.

Chicken-skin crisps and vegetable tempura offer something different between grilled dishes. One diner ordered chicken-skin crisps and lotus-root tempura with beer and sour cocktails. Beer and other alcoholic drinks are available, making them an option alongside dinner. For a final dish, diners recommend chicken rice porridge; one person who was already full chose chicken-stock ochazuke with plum instead. You can opt for porridge after a substantial meal or ochazuke for a lighter finish.

Hayate offers lunch and dinner menus and takes reservations. Diners have mentioned visiting with family and in groups, and the restaurant also has baby chairs. It is a place where you can order chicken sashimi, grilled dishes and something to finish, adjusting the meal to your group and appetite.