01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Diners flock to Haneya in Minami-Senju for its satisfying, thick-cut skewers. The grill menu covers all the yakitori staples—succulent chicken thigh, negima with scallions, and hand-kneaded tsukune meatballs—along with offal cuts such as liver, heart, and chicken tail. Guests choosing the chef's omakase assortment can enjoy skewers served fresh from the charcoal as each piece finishes grilling.
The chicken breast skewers stand out for their unusual range of seasonings. Alongside classic toppings like umeboshi plum, yuzu kosho, and wasabi, you will find creative renditions including melted cheese, oregano-tinged Italiano, and curry-spiced Indian skewers. An omakase platter of 5 chicken breast skewers makes it easy to taste and compare different styles. Grilled vegetable wraps like asparagus and garlic chive bacon skewers, along with lightly seared fresh tuna skewers accented with garlic soy sauce and yuzu pepper, add further dimension to the grill list.
Beyond the grill, Haneya offers a well-rounded lineup of casual tavern fare. Crowd-pleasing starters include the house-favorite crunchy cabbage salad, a gratin-like hanpen fish cake baked with curry mayonnaise, and crisp toasted aburaage tofu. Raw selections like minced negitoro tuna and horse sashimi make great companions for the 634 ml "Musashi" draft mug, black or white Hoppy, or a tart Baisu sour, fitting right into the easygoing shitamachi drinking culture.
Seating includes a casual front counter suited for solo drinkers as well as tables further inside for small gatherings. As the dining room fills up regularly on busy nights, reserving a table ahead of time is recommended.
