🍜 Yakitori Specialty Store Silver Cat焼鳥専門ぎんねこ

Established in 1950, "Ginneko" (銀貓) is a beloved yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) shop that has been cherished by locals for 70 years. Its signature dish is the renowned Asahikawa soul food "Shinko-yaki" (新子燒). "Shinko-yaki" refers to grilled chicken made from half a spring chicken, a dish that is particularly loved by the people of Asahikawa. The restaurant uses fresh chicken delivered directly and never frozen, sourcing tender and lightly fatty spring chickens from Nakagawa. The "Shinko-yaki," which is grilled slowly over low heat for 40 minutes, is juicy, tender, and generously portioned, with options for sauce or salt seasoning. The menu also offers a rich variety of skewers, including classics like "Negima" (chicken and green onion skewers) and "Tebasaki" (chicken wings), as well as rarer cuts such as "Kubi-niku" (neck meat skewers) and "Enzai" (near the gizzard of the spring chicken). If you're unsure of what to order, it's recommended to try the "Assorted Yakitori," which includes popular skewers like chicken liver, chicken meat, and pork tongue, providing better value than ordering individually. The shop is located in "5・7小路Furarito" (5・7小路ふらりーと), an area rich in Showa-era charm, surrounded by various shops. It offers an immersive experience that feels like stepping back into the Showa period, making it incredibly appealing.

A popular restaurant for "Shinko-yaki" loved by the citizens of Asahikawa. In addition to a wide variety of chicken skewers, there are also pork skewers and pork tongue skewers. The location is within the "5・7 Alley Furarito," which retains the charm of the Showa era.