2025-10-28
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11 delicious charcoal-grilled chicken restaurants recommended by our staff
As the weather gets colder, it's the season for delicious shochu diluted with hot water. When it comes to Miyazaki cuisine that pairs perfectly with shochu, there's no doubt that charcoal-grilled chicken is the best.
This time, we will introduce 11 charcoal-grilled chicken restaurants recommended by SEAGAIA staff from among the countless restaurants in Miyazaki Prefecture.
11 delicious charcoal-grilled chicken restaurants
As the weather gets colder, it's the season for delicious shochu diluted with hot water. When it comes to Miyazaki cuisine that pairs perfectly with shochu, there's no doubt that charcoal-grilled chicken is the best.
Charcoal grilled chicken, also known as "momoyaki," is characterized by its black appearance, as the chicken thighs are quickly grilled over a spectacular flame. The seasoning is simple, just salt, but the juices that overflow from the chewy chicken meat, combined with the smoky flavor of the charcoal grill, create an incredible flavor that fills your mouth. Add some shochu (beer is also fine) to this and... it's irresistible.
The charcoal-grilled chicken plus a few appetizers comes with a beer as your first drink, and if you then switch to shochu, the cost per person will come to just over 2,000 yen, which is also an attractive value.
This time, we will introduce 11 restaurants (※) recommended by SEAGAIA staff from among the countless charcoal-grilled chicken restaurants in Miyazaki Prefecture.
*This article is based on an internal survey (248 votes) conducted among SEAGAIA staff.
*For restaurants with multiple locations, we will introduce the restaurant recommended by staff in a survey. For detailed restaurant information such as opening hours and address, please check the official website or gourmet site.
Maruman Yakitori Main Branch / Tachibanadori Nishi, Miyazaki City
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Founded in 1954, this restaurant is the originator of charcoal-grilled chicken. The bone-in "grilled chicken thigh" is grilled in one go over high-grade binchotan charcoal and served on a stainless silver plate with cucumber, a style that originated at Maruman. It also comes with a mild-tasting soup packed with the delicious flavor of chicken.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- There are only a few other items on the menu besides grilled chicken thighs. Maruman is recommended for those from outside the prefecture because it is a main dish!
- The original taste is simple yet delicious, this is charcoal grilled chicken. The restaurant is also nicely designed.
- It's easy to introduce because it was featured in a certain gourmet drama on TV.
Gunkei Main Store Kakushigura / Chuo-dori, Miyazaki City
This is a famous restaurant that specializes in Miyazaki chicken dishes. Fresh Miyazaki Jidori chicken is grilled to perfection and served on a piping hot iron plate. The dish is tender and has a rich flavor, enhanced by the original yuzu pepper that accompanies it. You can also enjoy Miyazaki specialties such as the exquisite chicken nanban (chicken nanban) and chilled miso soup made with chicken fillet.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- The quality of each dish is excellent and the taste is superb. Located on a back street, it has a great hidden atmosphere.
- In addition to charcoal-grilled chicken, the restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes for both children and adults.
Charcoal-grilled local chicken thigh restaurant Ranbo (Oshimacho, Miyazaki City)
The meat is grilled with the bone still attached, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavor of the meat, and because it has a chewy texture, you can cut it apart with scissors before eating. There are variations on the charcoal grilled dishes, such as garlicky stamina grilled chicken and chicken breast, and there is also a wide selection of original dishes, so you will be very satisfied.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- We have introduced it to golf and hotel guests and they have all been very satisfied.
- The owner was involved in the construction of TOM WATSON Golf Course and still maintains a close relationship with Tom Watson, who designed it. During training camp season, professional baseball and J.League players visit the shop, and the interior is decorated with many autographs, making it a paradise for sports fans.
Charcoal Grill Onibi (Shinbeppu Town, Miyazaki City)
You can choose the doneness of your charcoal-grilled chicken, and our original salt brings out the delicious flavor of the meat. The popular "Onibi Rice," originally created as a staff meal, is made by spreading rice with a subtle garlic aroma on a hot iron plate and topping it with charcoal-grilled young chicken seasoned with four types of salt. Mix well and enjoy with a squeeze of lemon to taste.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- Although it is a small restaurant with only 30 seats, the local chicken is exceptional thanks to the careful work they do!
- I introduced it to a satisfied customer.
Momoyaki Torifune / Shimanouchi, Miyazaki City
The chef grills the grilled chicken thighs over the counter with great enthusiasm. Fresh chicken is cooked just a little rare and perfectly seasoned, and served with garlic miso. There are also a variety of other a la carte dishes, all of which are delicious. Although it is a small restaurant quite far from the downtown area, it is a popular spot frequented by many locals.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- This restaurant in the Sumiyoshi area is always fully booked and serves delicious food. The food is good, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is great.
Bird Village/Kawaharamachi, Miyazaki City
They offer a wide variety of charcoal-grilled and seared chicken dishes made with Jidori chicken. They also have a la carte dishes such as fish sashimi and local cold soup, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of Miyazaki. The restaurant has a relaxing old-fashioned interior, private rooms are available, and they also have a wide selection of takeout options.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- The chicken itself is very fresh and the menu is extensive. The portions of local chicken are generous and the food is so delicious that it makes you want to drink shochu.
Grilled Peach Daikichi / Saito City
This popular restaurant opened in Saito City as a branch of "Arashibo." The grilled thighs, which are grilled on the bone, are packed with the natural flavor of the meat. There is a wide variety of dishes on the menu, including variations such as stamina-yaki and seseri-yaki, and an original dish featuring Sadowara eggplant, a local specialty of the owner's hometown.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- This restaurant is popular with locals. Their charcoal-grilled bone-in meat is delicious!
Isen/Miyazaki City Hiroshima
The restaurant offers a wide range of dishes, including Ikisen's famous grilled chicken thighs and chicken nanban, as well as other dishes made with Miyazaki's organic vegetables and other local dishes unique to Miyazaki. Enjoy them with a selection of over 100 types of shochu and local beer.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- The owner is a nice guy and the atmosphere is great. The grilled red chicken thigh is chewy and has a strong flavor.
Dainagon/Kiyotakecho, Miyazaki City
The "Thigh Grill" uses firm, flavorful, matured hens and is grilled over two types of charcoal, with a choice of doneness. To allow the meat to truly savor its natural flavor, it is seasoned only with salt, and no condiments such as yuzu pepper are added. The restaurant, which moved in December 2019, is modern and stylish. They offer a variety of highly original chicken dishes, including shiitake mushroom steak with minced chicken and nabape paste.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- A long-established restaurant in Kiyotake that specializes in charcoal-grilled local chicken. The chicken legs are grilled 100% over charcoal with the whole chicken still attached to the bone. It's incredibly delicious.
Tori Charcoal Fire Taichi / Chuo-dori, Miyazaki City
The restaurant has an unassuming sign and feels like a hideaway reminiscent of a stylish private home. The owner procures fresh chicken every day from a trusted contract farmer in the best condition possible, and the charcoal grilled chicken thighs are grilled rare with the bone still attached. They offer the classic black chicken and the red chicken, seasoned with an original spicy sauce.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- The food is served on a hot iron plate, so it stays hot and delicious. The atmosphere is a little dark and stylish. The rice with local chicken oil at the end of the meal is delicious. Recommended for adult couples.
Ajidokoro Torishige / Awakiharacho, Miyazaki City
The restaurant's diverse menu includes Miyazaki specialties such as charcoal-grilled chicken, chicken nanban, and chilled miso soup. It's a secret restaurant frequented by athletes and celebrities, and is a place known only to those in the know. It's conveniently located just a five-minute taxi ride from SEAGAIA, making it easy to visit if you're staying overnight.
<Comment from SEAGAIA staff>
- This izakaya is close to SEAGAIA TENNIS ACADEMY, making it a convenient place to welcome coaches and other people from outside the prefecture who are on training camps. The grilled chicken thighs and other dishes are delicious (especially the French fries, which are the best in Japan).
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