Release rule

When does Torisho Ishii open reservations?

鳥匠 いし井 · Nishi-Tenma, Osaka · Yakitori

How to book

PlatformOMAKASE

OMAKASE only. At 11:00 JST on the 5th of each month the house releases everything through the end of the month two months ahead; no phone, no proxy bookings.

What to expect: Michelin-starred, Tabelog Award Silver 2026, 10 counter seats. Phone bookings and proxy bookings are refused outright; the OMAKASE drop clears within minutes.

Next release days

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

How do I book Torisho Ishii from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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