Takahashi

This Gotanda yakitori restaurant is run by former French chef Yuji Takahashi. The story goes that he decided to open the eponymous Takahashi after falling under the spell of gitaro-shamo breed chicken from the Shinshu region. Try the chef’s special anyo (lamb) skewers or the undoubtedly delicious standard yakitori, which are flavoured through a fusion of French and Japanese techniques. The wine list has a strong French focus and offers a choice of over 20 bottles. As Takahashi seats only about 15, there are two dinner sittings – from 5pm and 8.15pm. Reservations recommended.