Miyakodori is Stockholm's most authentic izakaya — a Japanese-style gastro bar on Upplandsgatan near Norra Bantoret where you come to drink, graze on freshly grilled yakitori skewers, and settle in for the evening. It's the kind of place that feels more like a Tokyo backstreet corner than a Stockholm restaurant, with an open kitchen, a laid-back crowd, and a serious sake and Asian drinks selection to match the food.
Stockholm's most authentic izakaya — freshly grilled yakitori, A5 wagyu, and a serious sake list in a buzzy open-kitchen space on Upplandsgatan.
It's drop-in only with bar seats — arrive early on weekends or be prepared to wait, as the small space fills up fast.
Tokyo vibes and proper yakitori in central Stockholm
If you've been to a real izakaya in Tokyo, you know the drill: you don't come here for a formal sit-down dinner, you come to drink, order skewers in waves, and let the evening stretch out. Miyakodori nails that vibe better than anywhere else in Stockholm. The yakitori is the headline act — freshly grilled, properly seasoned, and you should order way more than you think you need. The A5 wagyu is a splurge at 699 kr but it's the real deal if you're feeling generous. The fried chicken has its own cult following among regulars, and the desserts surprise people — several reviewers admit to being "obsessed" with them.
The space is intimate and the open kitchen adds energy, so it gets loud and buzzy on weekends. Service is friendly but can get stretched when it's packed. The drink program leans Japanese — sake, Asian beers, and cold drinks that actually pair with the food rather than an afterthought. Star Wine List has flagged it, which tells you the beverage program is taken seriously.
It's drop-in only with bar seats available, which keeps things casual but means you might wait on busy nights. Open Wednesday through Saturday (and Sunday in summer), with late hours on weekends — perfect for when you want something more interesting than a standard dinner. Come with a group, order everything, and stay a while.