Yakitori Totto
category: Japanese restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Yakitori restaurant
address: 251 W 55th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019, United States
Phone: +1 212-245-4555
worktime:
address: 251 W 55th St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019, United States
Phone: +1 212-245-4555
worktime:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12–2:30 PM-5–10:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2:30 PM-5–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:30 PM-5–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2:30 PM-5–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:30 PM-5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM-5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2:30 PM-5–10:30 PM |
site: http://tottonyc.com/
rayting: 4.3
services: Service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Great tea selection,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility:
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Small plates, Spirits, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating,
Amenities: Bar on site, Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy, Trendy,
Crowd: Tourists,
Planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
rayting: 4.3
services: Service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in,
Highlights: Great tea selection,
Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining,
Accessibility:
Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Small plates, Spirits, Wine,
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating,
Amenities: Bar on site, Toilets,
Atmosphere: Casual, Cosy, Trendy,
Crowd: Tourists,
Planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait,
Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments, Credit cards,
Name: p************
Date: 2024-01-17 04:20:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Frequent customer. My son favorite eel dish.
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Name: L C
Date: 2024-01-11 23:21:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Came with colleagues. Really love the beef don and grilled chicken
Name: J*** T**** F********
Date: 2023-12-30 19:20:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved it, large variety of small skewers at great prices
Name: J**** M****
Date: 2023-12-07 21:24:57
Rating: 5
Comment: We love foodLove this locationLove this atmosphereSweet memories at NewYork with friendsHighly recommended
Name: T****** L**
Date: 2023-11-26 13:28:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Yakitori Totto in NYC is a culinary gem. The skewers are a flavorful dance of perfectly grilled ingredients, each bite a tantalizing blend of textures and tastes. The cozy ambiance and authentic Japanese grill experience elevate the dining adventure. From succulent chicken to expertly crafted small plates, every dish showcases culinary finesse. The extensive sake selection complements the meal seamlessly. Yakitori Totto is a haven for food enthusiasts, a place where traditional techniques meet modern palate delights, leaving patrons with a savory memory of New Yorks exceptional dining scene.
Name: C**** L**
Date: 2023-11-25 04:48:29
Rating: 4
Comment: Yakitori is too dry and has less flavor, but don is good
Name: J*** L*
Date: 2023-11-25 04:19:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Solid yakitori!!! Highlights were the pork neck and the okra!!!
Name: V******* G**
Date: 2023-11-24 19:39:42
Rating: 4
Comment: Food 7/10Pricey but decent yakitori. Some of the skewers were a little salty and oily, but we ordered a wide array of dishes. I enjoyed the smokiness, and their chicken don was good too. Left very full and content.Atmosphere 6/10Very smokey inside, wished their ventilation was better.Service 6/10The took forever to bring up wings and the gizzard sigh.
Name: H* m*
Date: 2023-11-18 16:30:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Really enjoyed our dinner here - came on a Tuesday night with a reservation, which Id recommend - the place was packed throughout the evening and its not a big venue to start with. We ordered the chicken skin and heart (of course), the pork neck, miso aubergine, shisito peppers stuffed with tsukune, okra with bonito, grilled rice cakes with miso and some other assorted sides. The chicken skin, neck, okra, and stuffed peppers are must-orders in my book. Annoyed we forgot to order the smelt! The cocktail drinks werent anything super special, just fine - so I feel like theres other places you can go before/after if youre inclined. The matcha affogato was a little odd (the matcha is of course quite runny), but the mochi in the dish were wonderful. If youre fancying a sweet treat, my vote goes for the apricot kernel pudding instead - a soft, creamy, pannacotta like option.
Name: A***** W***
Date: 2023-08-28 03:33:32
Rating: 4
Comment: Skewers came out quick. Servers very attentive. Was recommended chef special of chicken knuckles but it was not there when we came. We had salmon crispy rice which was great with the japanese mayo, tofu was also great with the soup base, the wagyu beef was not that tender but tasted ok, the toto pork neck was the best, the eel was ok, and the chicken thigh was average.
Name: R*** T***
Date: 2023-08-16 15:16:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food and service.
Name: S***** Y
Date: 2023-08-15 04:26:14
Rating: 4
Comment: 3.5 / 5.0 - Yakitori Totto used to be one of my favorite Japanese spots in the city, serving authentic Japanese food.During my most recent visit, I was overcharged for a rice ball—only ordered one, but was charged for 2. They’re $5 each, so including tax and tip, that’s $6.50 of overcharge. I only realized after I got home and called the restaurant the next day, but they never picked up. Considering the amount, I never followed up, but it left a poor impression. Still giving 3.5 stars, considering how delicious the food was, although a bit pricey.One of the great things about Yakitori Totto is that you can order a variety of dishes to share.My friend and I ordered:- Kyona Arugula Salad ($15+)- Dashimaki Tamago ($11+)- Gyoza / Dumplings ($10+)- Eringi x2- Momo- Negima- Sasami x2- Yakinasu Dengaku x2- Yakionigiri- Onigiri / Rice Ball*All skewers and rice ball: $5+ eachI would recommend everything except for:- Sasami (unless you like wasabi—no flavor without it)- Yakinasu Dengaku (I love dengaku in general, but the amount of miso paste on the eggplant was overpowering)- Yakionigiri (my friend ordered this and it wasn’t what we’d envisioned)If you’re not a big eater or drinker, this may be enough food for you and you could keep the cost under $100 per person. Drinks were $10 or higher ($10+ for beer, $12+ for plum wine), so you can easily exceed $100 if you have a couple of drinks and more skewers.So it’s not a cheap option, but if you’re looking for a taste of Japan, you can find it here.
Name: B**** C*******
Date: 2023-08-02 16:39:14
Rating: 5
Comment: This is the very best place to eat in Manhattan. It can be a wait but its worth it. If you go early ask for a seat by the window. Check out the tab from just me and my daughter. We ordered everything! The salad with small fish and egg is a must try.
Name: H******* F*
Date: 2023-07-09 05:09:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good skewers!!
Name: S**** W******
Date: 2023-06-27 18:54:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Really enjoyed eating Yakitori here. Nice ambiance and decor, feels like you are in an old yakitori place in Japan. All the yakitories are great, the chicken oyster, wings, and Kalbi were my favorites. I also liked the Junmai sake recommended by our host.
Name: A***** C****
Date: 2023-06-07 00:44:06
Rating: 5
Comment: First time coming here after watching the interview between Anderson Cooper and Anthony Bourdain. The grilled meat and vegetables here are PHENOMENAL. Cooked to perfection and affordable. Juicy yet not overly tender. The perfect transfer of flavor of the grill. Don’t pass on the dessert either, the banana pudding and tofu pudding were another level. Service is casual and efficient. Highly recommend.
Name: A***** X
Date: 2023-06-06 23:33:36
Rating: 4
Comment: Favorite was scallop with mushroom
Name: J*** P***
Date: 2023-06-03 11:59:54
Rating: 4
Comment: One of the best Yakitori in NYC food is excellent, but they give less sauce to yakitori. Beware that you might need to order extra sauce. The price is a bit high. Basic yakitori is $5 per one skewer. Beef was $9. Unagi was $12. Servers are very kind. You need a reservation.
Name: J***** C***
Date: 2023-05-27 21:30:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good yakitori! The price is a bit on the higher end but I’d come back again
Name: k***
Date: 2023-05-10 14:25:42
Rating: 5
Comment: We went here for my partners birthday. It was an absolutely amazing experience. Everything was so delicious. I can still imagine the taste of the wagyu melting in my mouth. The prices are incredibly reasonable for yakitori.My favorites where the stuffed shisito peppers, the kalbi beef, the miso eggplant and the wagyu.
Name: M* �***** r u** J****
Date: 2023-02-25 17:07:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for sake and skewers. Chicken skin and pepper with chicken were my favorites.
Name: H***** T
Date: 2023-02-09 16:54:49
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my neighborhood go-tos. Been coming here for over 15 years now, and the quality is still consistently great. For yakitori, it’s one of the the best quality and value there is in NYC. Torishin may be more high end in terms of decor and atmosphere and offer slightly more variety, it is also higher in pricing. So to me, Yakitori Totto comparatively is of good value without sacrificing quality. Order the specials early for they sell out quickly. The extensive selection of yakitori is great, and I personally love the kyona salad, and for lunch, I really enjoy the ramen of all the lunch dishes.
Name: S***** S*******
Date: 2022-12-23 01:31:33
Rating: 5
Comment: The place was real the yakitori’s were tasty. There were few with Yakitori sauce which I would have appreciated with less of the sauce. But I enjoyed all the items that I ordered.
Name: R****** M**
Date: 2022-11-27 23:11:58
Rating: 4
Comment: Nice restaurant, good food and friendly service. The food is very tasty and seems to be a limited offering. We waited for quite a while for our food, probably because their limitation is the size of their bbq stove for the yakitori. Nice desserts. Good service.Would recommend people to try this place out
Name: C****
Date: 2022-10-23 17:11:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent service and food!
Name: J***** B****
Date: 2022-10-18 02:32:07
Rating: 5
Comment: My friend and I enjoyed a great dinner at Yakitori Totto.My favorite dish was the tori dango with steamed rice dumplings filled with chicken meatballs, and the beef tongue was also fantastic. The Tebasaki chicken wings, broiled eel, bacon wrapped asparagus and the shishito peppers were also highlights of the meal.The service was great, and the food came out quickly. The waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and made great recommendations. The food was fantastic, and the prices were very reasonable. I would definitely come back here again.The restaurant was very busy, but the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive and helpful. The food was fantastic.
Name: Y****** H****
Date: 2022-10-12 19:01:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Yakitori at a pretty decent price!
Name: Y***** V*******
Date: 2022-10-06 00:11:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing grilled meats and seafood. Worth trying.
Name: M****
Date: 2022-10-05 01:18:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Desert is amazing. Remember to ask the “limited menu of the day”. Chicken neck and chicken tail is great.
Name: S****** L
Date: 2022-08-07 02:03:45
Rating: 4
Comment: The yakitori here is OK, and the Karage is a bit dry and be sure to ask for the Mayo!The chicken skin is a bit too stale, there is no significant taste of salt or tare (sauce) for the yakitori.The chicken thigh (momo) is good but also not that juicy.The beer and highball here are also ok but not surprising.Overall, it is still a good choice for Yakiotri Izakaya in the area!
Name: D***** L**
Date: 2022-07-28 02:09:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Inexpensive for a decent amount of food, great service, fast prep times, engaged wait staffWholesome spot overall, tight space not a lot of extended seating so go with parties 4/5 or smaller
Name: H*** O
Date: 2022-07-16 05:27:31
Rating: 4
Comment: You must try everything at Yakitori! The lamb chop, kalbi short rib, & enoki bacon are very tasty.
Name: R****** B
Date: 2022-06-30 01:11:02
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a very good yakitori place in NYC, great options of appetizer, rice bowl, noddles and also good for vegetarians. Japanese beers and great sake.
Name: C**** R******
Date: 2022-05-09 22:15:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Food, Hight Quality Meat!Japanese server Yumiko so nice.I will come back with my friend.
Name: C***** J
Date: 2022-04-14 21:25:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Always good mood, good food.I recommend udon.
Name: H****** K**
Date: 2022-04-14 13:26:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Very good Yakitori Place in NYC. They serves differents kinds of delicious yakitori. Sake and Japanese beers were also good enough. They closed until late night.
Name: y*****
Date: 2022-03-04 02:41:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Decent yakitori place. Reminds me of Yakitori Taisho in the 90s (not todays). Price is reasonable, given the options available in NYC these days (especially since how Tashio is these days). I recommend you try it once, but I am not sure if I will come here often.
Name: A*** W**
Date: 2022-01-06 16:57:27
Rating: 5
Comment: This beef bowl is incredible. Can be a little pricey if you expect to fill your stomach with their skewers.
Name: G* L**
Date: 2022-01-03 05:02:26
Rating: 4
Comment: My first time experience was great. The dishes are pricy but they were all yummy and the service was great.Second time I traveled from Brooklyn to get there but there was error from the restaurant vs. the google reservation confirmation so I could not eat there. Unfortunately the host could not do anything about it.
Name: A*** X****
Date: 2021-12-28 03:39:53
Rating: 5
Comment: I first came here 10 years ago as a young college student. It was my very first trip to NYC and my aunt and uncle treated me to an amazing dinner here.Cut to 10 years later and I brought my parents, grandma, and brother here on their first trip to visit me in NYC since I moved here. The food was just as delicious as I remembered and the staff were fantastic. The atmosphere is amazing and you truly feel transported.The chicken with wasabi was a stand out for me. Other highlights were the mushroom skewers with scallops, the tuna sashimi, the stuffed shishito peppers, and the short rib skewers.I wish I had more pictures of the food but we all devoured it so quickly!I’ll definitely be back again and will not wait another 10 years this time!
Name: V**** T***
Date: 2021-12-07 12:34:29
Rating: 4
Comment: Beef: 5 stars 10/10 recommend allChicken: 4 stars we got gizzards heart (over done)thigh and wings were okishPork: 4 starsDo not get the scallops and mushroom, not worth it, 1 small scallop split in half and 3 piece of mushrooms not very flavorful
Name: E*** K
Date: 2021-10-31 21:59:46
Rating: 5
Comment: ATMOSPHERE:Small but cozy space with a bar that faces right into the grill area where you can watch the chefs masterfully cooking skewers.FOOD:Rice balls (4.5 out of 5): Eating loads of grilled meats leaves me wanting some rice, but nobody wants a bowl of boring white rice. Instead, these rice balls are grilled to a crispy outside and glazed with a savory sauce. We got both the yakitori sauce and miso sauce, both were delicious, and the miso was the stronger flavor of the two (and a bit saltier).Nasu Mizore Gake - eggplant (5 out of 5): Really soft eggplant with mushrooms and mochi balls in a really umami-filled rich savory broth.Eringi - King oyster mushroom (5 out of 5): I didnt think Id like a mushroom skewer so much, but this was actually one of the best skewers of the night. Very rich in flavor.Shishito peppers (3 out of 5): Very good for shishito peppers, but personally Id choose other options over this.Tori Dango (4.5 out of 5): Tender and flavorful chicken balls.Kalbi (4 out of 5): Good flavor. Ive had kalbi many places before and this skewer was just as expected.Zaru tofu (3.5 out of 5): Very mild flavor of house-made silken tofu, which are meant to be eaten with the bonito flakes and other condiments. Was nice, lite, and refreshing if thats what youre looking for, but for me I typically prefer strong flavors.Matcha Tea Affogato (4.5 out of 5): Nice dessert to top off the evening. Not to sweet, but a nice ice cream that you pour the matcha over to balance out and cut some of the sweetness.
Name: K*** H
Date: 2021-10-05 05:43:36
Rating: 4
Comment: We’re here on Monday night super early so we got seated right away. Small space but it’s a nice place to get yakitori.
Name: S***
Date: 2021-09-19 03:54:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Fairly good yakitori in NY. Must have a try.
Name: O***** O*
Date: 2021-09-07 21:18:34
Rating: 4
Comment: I am a returning customer who loves this Yakitori place. The food, the service, the decor and atmosphere. Transports me back to travelling days in Tokyo.I havent been back for nearly 2 years and was really looking forward to tonights dinner. It did not let me down however to be critical, i felt the taste of the skewers were a little rushed in grilling with little flavor. Maybe they are rushed with time to keep up with the orders but I felt the quality of the grilling and flavor could be better. More charcoal taste and a little slow grilled char taste would be great.
Name: S*** C******
Date: 2021-08-20 16:58:32
Rating: 5
Comment: This place was fantastic, you must try the stuffed pepper yakitori! Staff was friendly and helpful. Try to reserve a head of time this place is very very busy.
Name: S***** J**
Date: 2021-07-26 06:45:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Great skewers, and really cool and intimate place
Name: M***** M
Date: 2021-07-17 16:50:14
Rating: 5
Comment: I almost dont want to give this place more positive reviews because I dont want anyone else to find out about this small gem in NYC. The food is just perfect. Every bite of it. There are loads and loads of vegetarian and vegan options. The food is always cooked perfectly and it comes out to you within a decent time. Its just small in here. Very small and tight. If you sit at the main bar area where you can see them grilling the food (which I recommend) you will be rubbing elbows with the person next to you.
Name: N******** K********
Date: 2021-06-10 16:05:11
Rating: 5
Comment: I wanted to eat japanese around columbus circle and I found this place. Really good food. Will surely come back.
Name: M** A******
Date: 2021-06-08 04:08:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Good food, the best yakitori 🍢 on town, excellent.Very recommended if you like the Japanese food.The service is also goodLocated in the second floor.👍.
Name: W** c** I e** s* m***
Date: 2021-05-10 04:50:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Food is very nicely done and tasty! Would recommend to anyone who likes yakitori.
Name: H**** H
Date: 2021-05-08 15:54:27
Rating: 4
Comment: Authentic Japanese yakitori place! The environment was nice, staff was friendly, food was above average.Reason why 4 star was, two of us spent $100 and after the dinner we were not full, and we don’t feel worth it to get more food there either.
Name: A***** L*
Date: 2021-04-29 06:15:32
Rating: 5
Comment: I have visited here three times, will definitely come again!Great food with great service!!!!The yakitori tasted same as I ate in Japan.
Name: A***** P***
Date: 2021-04-16 19:37:51
Rating: 5
Comment: We came here on a Friday night and made a reservation ahead of time bc they have limited seatings. The food were GOOOOOOOD!!!! We ordered almost everything(yakitori) on the menu and everything was delicious. The drinks were good too they have fruity flavor shouchu at a pretty reasonable price. Their service was great and food was delicious and price was very affordable. Would definitely come back again!
Name: M****
Date: 2021-04-13 05:06:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for having one of the best yakitori experience you could ever taste! However, one thing you might want to know is that ‘limited’ menus aren’t always available and you may want to be the first one to arrive to at least get some of the limited parts from the menu. If my memory is correct, the waitress advised me that they bring in their limited parts on Wednesday where you may have the highest chance to get your hands on them!👏
Name: J*** K**
Date: 2021-04-12 16:49:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place to go for no-frill yakitori & sake
Name: J*** C*****
Date: 2021-03-03 11:55:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic Izakaya! Yakitori was delicious as well as the Sashimi Octopus-wasabi, Eggplant dish was to die for as well as the Tuna Sashimi & Sake list is well rounded.
Name: F******* P***
Date: 2020-08-30 21:57:35
Rating: 5
Comment: The prime beef skewer was truly fantastic. Efficient service.
Name: Y*
Date: 2020-02-18 19:24:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Noodles are not bad. They serve soba and udon. Just a bit disappointed that they dont serve ramen.
Name: H*** K**
Date: 2020-02-03 03:49:51
Rating: 4
Comment: One of the hidden gems of NYC. Reasonably priced and it was just above the average, which is good. Must try if you are in the area. FYI there is a minimum requirement of $20 per person.
Name: H***
Date: 2020-01-11 04:06:14
Rating: 5
Comment: This restaurant provides real Japanese food. I’m picky about Japanese food cuz I’m Japanese, but I like here! Staffs are nice and not expensive too:))
Name: G**
Date: 2019-12-09 22:27:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Awesome little place servicing authentic Japanese yakitori.Feels just like Japan.
Name: I******* T***
Date: 2019-12-09 22:26:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Food was excellent. Portions are a bit small, especially for the price. Service was slow as they seemed understaffed - our 3 min wait for the table to be set up was more like 15 mins after the waitress assured us twice.
Name: S******* S
Date: 2019-11-26 01:18:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Second floor Yakitori restaurant that’ll make you feel like you’re in Japan. Came here on a Thursday night after seeing Betrayal on Broadway (which side note, was excellent) and sat at the bar area where you could see the chefs grilling the meats. I had the chicken bun, the chicken bowl, and the chicken dango (allot 15 min for cook time). The bun was a good appetizer - the chicken was a tad dry but the bun was very soft. The bowl was filling and I liked mixing the egg with the rice. The rice was super soft and it was a good proportion to the chicken. The service was really nice and I liked how it’s a good spot for solo eating. There were tables in the back of the restaurant too however for bigger groups. They do take credit cards. Note that you need to take the stairs up to the second floor and the restaurant is a bit narrow. Overall a nice place to enjoy a solo meal and eat some grilled meats.
Name: K****** W***
Date: 2019-11-18 03:23:13
Rating: 5
Comment: This is my favorite of favorites in nyc. The stuff I recommend most is the LIMITED category. Normally, you can order only one for each entry in that category for one person. I have tried neck, tail, heart and heart source. I love the heart source and the chicken neck the most. I heard the others in LIMITED are also good. I also like the pork neck and premium beef. Premium beef is a little fatty, I personally taste it with a little wasabi. Not a big fan of his thick beef tongue.I usually ordered the Takana Jako, which is delicious but does not easily make you feel full like eel bowl.
Name: J** C********
Date: 2019-11-16 06:30:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This place was delicious. We got the window table and I felt like I was actually in Tokyo.
Name: M****** L**
Date: 2019-11-06 18:27:38
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a review for lunch, which is an amazing value. You can get 3 skewers over rice with miso soup and a salad for $11.50. For the quality of food that you get, its pretty amazing. Its also amazing because its hard to find decent yakitori in NYC, but even more so at this price when you go for lunch.
Name: J***** Y**
Date: 2019-10-13 21:07:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Yakitori place with a decent number of selections. It was a pain to get a reservation here. The chicken was generally well done, but I was not a big fan of their vegetables
Name: D****** M*
Date: 2019-10-08 11:17:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Love this place. I’d come more often if I lived closer, but it’s as close as we can get short of going back to Tokyo.Service also great. Don’t think so just go and eat everything. Be open to organ meat.
Name: H***** S***
Date: 2019-05-14 23:34:01
Rating: 5
Comment: My most favourite Japanese restaurant in the area of Broadway. Good place to have a beer and grilled meat after a show.
Name: D***** N********
Date: 2019-03-18 02:07:22
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a delicious Yakitori spot with an array of delicious meats and veggies for everyone. While I would recommend getting a reservation to avoid the awkward wait while watching everyone else enjoy their food, it has a nice cozy decor with excellent service.It is very reasonably priced but be careful as you explore the menu because it can add up quick! If you eat meat the Chicken Oysters are a must and the Totto special Shishito peppers were also one of my groups favorites.
Name: E******** S******
Date: 2019-03-12 03:11:00
Rating: 4
Comment: We got here at 11:30am on a Saturday and by 11:45 it was packed and there was a queue. I enjoyed this place, had a more modern decor. It brings u back to a more upscale Japanese yakitori place. Overall, pretty solid food, but it was expensive. I would come back again now that we know what kind of yakitori is good here.
Name: Y******* C****
Date: 2019-03-10 15:23:07
Rating: 4
Comment: It’s a small restaurant pack of diners. Yakitori is fine not really amazing, but will recommend Ochoa Zuke with salmon!The service is nice, and the location is easy to find as well!
Name: s***** f*****
Date: 2019-03-05 03:45:26
Rating: 5
Comment: Super sake super food. Try everything. Cooked with bichotan. Amazing texture and flavor. Kampai!
Name: U*** B*****
Date: 2019-02-22 02:06:58
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite yakitori places outside of Japan. The selection is generous though limited compared to what you get in the mainland but tasty nevertheless. Prices are reasonable with each skewer going between $3.50 and $8 (if you count things like a single lamb chop as a skewer.) It gets plenty crowded even during the week so come prepared to wait - it is definitely worth the wait. One quick gripe - the plum wine (梅酒) was decidedly worse than expected. There wasnt really a selection and what was available wasnt really anything to write home about.
Name: C K**
Date: 2019-02-06 04:07:11
Rating: 4
Comment: The food is good and they came pretty quickly. However, the wait for table is long and its a bit pricey.
Name: M***** G*****
Date: 2018-12-28 22:03:33
Rating: 5
Comment: We had a great time at Yakitori Totto! I recommend getting a reservation ahead of time, as they dont accept them same day. We waited about 30 minutes for a party of 3 on a Friday - not bad at all for NYC.The hostess, waitress, and staff were all very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The ambiance was great and not too loud. They have seats along the entrance way so you can sit down and wait until youre called.We ordered a bunch of different yakitori and some appetizers. Everything tasted amazing and the service was fairly quick. They have a variety of options, including yakitori with beef, seafood, pork, or vegetables instead of chicken. My favorites were definitely the chicken neck skewers, chicken heart skewers, and the roasted garlic. The scallops were perfectly cooked and the skirt steak skewers was perfectly seasoned.We will definitely come back and/or recommend to friends!
Name: H*** L**
Date: 2018-11-06 20:04:36
Rating: 4
Comment: Food taste good. Reasonably priced.But I was seated at the bar which was a bit tight, and needing spaces for the yakitori to be distributed.
Name: M*** L*
Date: 2018-09-04 02:25:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing food, great service. Get the chicken skin and shitake mushrooms. My favorite were the meatballs... They were super juicy! From the appetizers, I recommend the eggplant! The fried chicken is perfect. Remember to seize the lemon on it but careful, its hot! Nothing beats fresh.
Name: W** Y**
Date: 2018-07-24 19:03:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Pretty good yakitori place on the second floor. This place is pretty small so you may have to wait for a table or spot at the bar. Go early because they have special skewers that run out; for example, the chicken oysters (muscle in the thigh) was amazing but they didnt have it this time I went.I also enjoyed the grilled eggplant dish (under hot appetizers); it had a lot of depth of flavor. The grilled smelt was also flavorful. You can eat the whole thing, bones and all. There was really good roe on the inside.Sake / wine list has some good selections. The service is friendly but maybe a little slow.
Name: J �******
Date: 2018-07-12 00:10:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Very small place located on the 2nd floor relatively close to Columbus circle. And by small they do mean so small youll bother your neighbor if you have to get up/move your arms alot. However the food is very well done and a variety of salts and spices are available for your use. Absolutely 0 complaints on the food. One thing that did nag me was my waitress continuously asking me if I wanted to order more before I even got halfway through the 1st few skewers I ordered !
Name: L** T***
Date: 2018-05-03 02:32:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Yes, yes, yes. What a great find for my bf and I who are food enthusiasts, especially when travelling! The food here was delicious, we commented on each one as they were brought to our table.The service was also very pleasant. The tables are a bit close to one another, easily disrupting your neighbours meal if someone needs to get up from the inside bench, but cosy nonetheless.
Name: L******** G****
Date: 2018-05-03 01:42:59
Rating: 4
Comment: I go there for lunch with my coworker regularly. Food is delicious and service is good. Very small place so don’t expect you can sit comfortably. I don’t suggest to go on Friday and usually longer wait time.
Name: R**
Date: 2018-05-01 04:34:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Tasty skewers, price was a little bit high but acceptable.
Name: A**** T*********
Date: 2017-10-09 04:42:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This isnt a fancy restaurant but it literally teleported me to tokyo from NYC. This is a yakitori izakaya style place that you would find mostly in Tokyo. They mostly serve various meats and veggies skewered and marinated with either tare (bbq soy sauce) or shio (salt). If this is your first time you will not go wrong with tare.
Name: t******* t********
Date: 2017-08-27 03:20:32
Rating: 5
Comment: This isnt fancy restaurant but you can absolutely enjoy authentic Japanese Yakitori as well as small dishes which mostly served at Izakaya in Japan. The atmosphere is totally Yakitori restaurant or Izakaya(Basically both restaurant have quite similar atmosphere in Japan.). I had deep fried eggplant and mochi with soy sauce dashi soup and grated Daikon radish and Nameko mushroom. That was fantastic!! Yes. OMG! All stuffs are super kind and table and seats are clean. My brain got confused like Am I in Japan now? :) I can definitely recommend this restaurant to those who is looking for authentic Japanese food or Japanese restaurant atmosphere. If they have Yuzu-kosho which is seasoning made of Yuzu and pepper, its 200% perfect and satisfied!
Name: S**** C*****
Date: 2017-07-06 01:27:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place for yakitori. I particularly liked the Hatsu-moto(Chicken heart with sauce). Kawa(Skin) and Ton toro were excellent too. The prawns were grilled perfectly if a bit pricey.
Name: S**** S*
Date: 2017-06-14 04:37:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Came around 7pm ~ had to wait 30 minutes for a table. Would recommend the eel on rice, seems to be their signature dish. And if you get the totto salad, I would recommend the green sauce - tastes very refreshing. Kind of on the expensive side though
Name: L**** W*********
Date: 2016-12-22 00:17:03
Rating: 4
Comment: We enjoyed everything we tried, but our favorites were the bacon asparagus and the scallion pork. Portions are small.
Name: R*** C****
Date: 2016-10-09 13:05:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Great place for bbq skewers. It gets pricey though when you find that you will need many orders to fill up.
Name: M K
Date: 2024-02-04 18:44:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Dined in on a weekend night after a concert at Carnegie hall. Didn’t make a reservation but got seated within five minutes. We ordered a few basic yakitori, tacowasa (loved it) and appreciated how they had the Japanese spices (shichimi and sansho). I didn’t appreciate how the staff were stacking up dirty places and glasses right behind our table before bringing it back to the kitchen. Wish that was happening behind the scenes but the restaurant is pretty narrow and tight. They also forgot one of my orders but everyone was friendly. Recommend to get the table in the flexed room