Toritoh Bunten at Tsukiji Outer Market 鳥めし鳥藤分店 築地場外市場 (Tokyo, JAPAN) ★★★★☆

Everyone was taking it easy this morning. With Jelloman sleeping in and little nugget spending time on his homework (yeah, he brought it along on this trip), I decided to enjoy a leisurely walk around Tsukiji Outer Market (築地場外市場), which is just around the corner from our hotel.

I was looking for a breakfast spot and then I saw this little lineup in front of Toritoh Bunten (鳥めし鳥藤分店).

Toritoh Bunten is a well-known eatery located in Tsukiji Outer Market specializing in chicken dishes. Operated by Torifuji (鳥藤), a long-established poultry wholesaler, this shop offers high-quality chicken meals at reasonable prices.

Premier Oyakodon (親子丼 上) – For their signature oyakodon, the menu features three different varieties ranging from 1,100 yen to 2,100 yen. The middle-priced option at 1,500 yen was the one I chose. 

It took nearly 10 minutes to prepare but finally, the mouthwatering chicken and egg rice bowl arrived, filling the air with a delightful aroma that I could smell from quite a distance away.

The sauce is definitely the key component that elevates the dish here. It consists of a blend of egg yolk, soy sauce and dashi, creating a nice balance of savory and sweet flavors.

The juicy cuts of chicken thigh came with rich taste and moist texture. 👍👍

The set also included a rich and flavorful chicken broth.

After my breakfast, I strolled through the narrow streets of the same block. The vendors in this section of the Tsukiji Outer Market appeared to specialize more in dry foods and seafood.

Food Rating: 6.6/10

Price: ￥￥￥

Address: 4-8-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan

Closest Metro Station: Tsukiji

Tel: +81 3-3543-6525

Website: http://www.toritoh.com/

Opening Hours: 7:30am - 1:30pm (Mon -Tue, Thu - Sat)