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About this place
The hearty chicken skin is one of the first things that stands out at Jindaiko. One visitor said it was unlike either the crisp, tightly rolled kind or the thin, soft style, with a satisfying amount of meat still attached. The same account also singled out pork belly and minced-meat skewers as favourites, suggesting an easy way to build a meal around the chicken skin while adding familiar options.
The skewer selection ranges from chicken skin, liver, offal and chicken hearts to pork skirt, cartilage and chicken tenderloin with cheese. You can order skewers individually, or choose an assortment of 10, 20 or 30 pieces—handy for a small group choosing a few favourites or a shared dinner. One visitor recalled selecting skewers from the case in front of the counter and having them grilled to order, making the choice itself part of the experience.
For a final savoury course, there is a set of two grilled rice balls with miso soup, or salmon ochazuke—rice in broth. One diner enjoyed the grilled rice balls; another described the salmon ochazuke as rich in dashi flavour. Drinks listed include draft beer and lemon sour, as well as Kanbokuto, a sake from Fukuoka, to pair with the skewers. The restaurant is listed as cash only, so it is worth checking your payment options in advance.
