Serving Takadanobaba for 14 years (opened July 2012).

A tavern centered around robatayaki (charcoal grill) and sashimi "Sumiyaki Choja Baba Rock" When it comes to our specialty, it's the signature dish that all our staff proudly recommend, "Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken)" .

Using half a chicken boldly and carefully prepared over two days, this dish continues to captivate many customers just as it has since our opening.
In this article, we'll introduce the preparation behind the scenes that you don't usually see, complete with photos.

🐔 A Dish Starting from Carefully Selected "Domestic Young Chicken"

What we use for Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken) isabout 400g of domestic half young chicken。
Focusing on freshness, it all starts with sourcing it in a chilled state.

First is "marinating" in our special marinade.
This determines the depth of flavor and moist texture.

▼ Marinade Ingredients

• Salt (draws out excess moisture and concentrates umami)
  
• Grated ginger (eliminates odor)
  
• Black pepper & white pepper (contours the flavor)
  
• Kombu tea (refined umami)
  
• Celery leaves, onions, carrots (for aroma)
  

Tossing these lightly, combining with the young chicken, andmarinating in the refrigerator for a full day.

After marinating for a full day, Gaburi Chicken moves to the "drying" process where it is hung over residual heat. This deepens the umami even further.

🔥 Concentrating Umami with Hanging Roast. A Serious Two-Day Finishing Process

The next day, the chicken taken out from the marinade is hung above the irorifirepit.
This "hanging" method is the biggest feature of Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken).

▼ Benefits of the Hanging Process

• Excess moisture and fat slowly drip down
  
• Far-infrared rays firm up the meat and intensify the umami
  
• Visually striking and incredibly fun
  

By hanging young chicken and slowly drying it with residual heat, the umami is locked inside.

Gaburi Chicken is carefully grilled near charcoal firefor about 25 minuteswhile closely monitoring the heat.
With its impressive hanging appearance and the aroma of charcoal, it's a signature presence that catches everyone's eye in the restaurant.

Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken) slowly cooked over charcoal. The moment where crispy skin and juicy meat come together.

🍽️ A luxurious dish to compare 4 different cuts in 1 plate

Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken) is more than just bold and hearty.
Enjoy 4 different cuts on a single plate—truly a "chicken full course".

▼ 4 cuts to enjoy

• Breast: Moist and tender
  
• Thigh: Umami overflows with every bite
  
• Wing: Highlighted by the aroma of charcoal
  
• Bonjiri (tail): Charmed by the sweetness of the fat
  

In addition, the accompanying special wasabi is "strongly aromatic" with finely chopped stems.
The crisp texture is a supreme match for the juicy chicken.

Specialty "Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken)". A popular masterpiece with crispy skin and plump, juicy meat.

📄 Media Coverage

Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken) has also been featured in the izakaya industry's specialized magazine "Izakaya".

Featured extensively across a spread as a "strong signature product".

📍 Why has it been loved for 14 years?

1. "Serious preparation" that maximizes umami through a two-day process
   
2. The "hanging style" that commands an overwhelming presence in the restaurant
   
3. "Joy of sharing" that appeals widely to banquets, after-work gatherings, and student groups
   

Gaburi Chicken (whole grilled chicken) is not just a popular menu item, but
"The culinary philosophy of Baba Rock itself" packed into our signature dish.

Please be sure to try it when you visit.

📩 Reservations & Inquiries

From same-day visits like "Can we come in today?" to banquets such as drinking parties, girls' night out, and welcome/farewell parties,
please feel free to contact us.

📞 Phone reservation: 03-3209-8869 (Baba Rock)

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