Chatto

Will it be yakitori, or the bomb tsukune that is often singled out as Chatto’s signature? The menu centres on chicken, alongside the small dishes you would expect at an izakaya. Diners have praised both the yakitori and grilled chicken liver, with some saying they were keen to try more of the menu. If you are in the mood for chicken, the skewers are a natural place to start.

Another distinctive choice is the bomb tsukune, a large chicken meatball with a quail egg inside. Some diners have looked forward to finding out what was tucked into the generous meatball, and it is also mentioned as a recommended dish. Dashimaki tamago, a Japanese rolled omelette made with dashi, is another recommendation. It offers a different kind of bite from the tsukune, and can add variety between skewers or be shared around the table.

Fried chicken has also won particular praise, offering another option beyond the skewers. The menu includes dishes such as fried mochi, deep-fried quail-egg skewers and Japanese-style grilled rice balls, so you can build a meal from several small plates. Beer and other alcoholic drinks are available; one diner enjoyed a large highball with fried chicken. Chatto suits both solo meals and groups, and is open from the evening on all days except Thursday. It is a place to keep in mind for dinner in Tamadehigashi, with food to share over conversation.