TORISHO – CON GÀ CƯỜI

TORISHO – CON GÀ CƯỜI is a Japanese izakaya restaurant on Mê Linh street in Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City. The restaurant specializes in Japanese-style grilled chicken skewers, known as yakitori. Its name translates to “Laughing Chicken,” reflecting a focus on poultry dishes. The menu extends to other izakaya staples. These include sashimi, tempura, takoyaki, and okonomiyaki.

The restaurant’s kitchen prepares a wide variety of grilled items. The yakitori selection features different parts of the chicken, such as skin, heart, and cartilage. Combination platters offer a variety of skewers. Beyond chicken, the menu also lists grilled seafood and pork skewers. Cooks prepare dishes to order in an open kitchen setting, often in view of the counter seats.

The venue occupies a multi-story building down a small alley. Its interior design evokes a retro Japanese atmosphere from the 1970s and 80s. The space contains a bar counter for solo diners or pairs. It also has tatami-style floor seating for small groups on its upper level. The decor includes vintage Japanese posters and other period-specific items, creating a distinct nostalgic setting.

TORISHO operates with a format typical of an izakaya, a type of informal Japanese bar. It serves food intended to accompany alcoholic drinks like beer and sake. The establishment is a popular dining spot for both Japanese expatriates and local residents. It maintains an affordable price point for its dishes and drinks.