Yakitori done right: flame-grilled skewers & Japanese izakaya vibes. A go-to for delicious, reliable bites.
This Japanese izakaya is a reliable spot for yakitori, offering a wide array of skewers cooked over flames. While some long-time patrons note a shift from charcoal to electric grills, the quality remains high, with specific dishes like the meatball and liver skewers receiving high praise. It's a popular choice for both solo diners and groups looking for a vibrant, flavorful experience.
The restaurant specializes in yakitori, offering a wide variety of skewers. While specific dishes like the meatball skewer and liver skewer are highly recommended, some patrons note that the quality, though still good, has changed since the switch from charcoal to electric grills. It's also mentioned as a place for ramen, though there are some conflicting reports about its current status.
"Highly recommended dishes include the meatball skewer, liver skewer, and kidney skewer. The 'una-ju' is also specifically recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards this restaurant, often recommending it for its yakitori and overall dining experience. Some mention it being a bit pricey, but generally consider it a good value.
Important Note
There are some indications that the restaurant may have switched from charcoal to electric grills, which some long-time patrons feel has slightly impacted the quality compared to its earlier days. Additionally, there are concerning mentions of 'Totto Ramen' being closed or having closed.
"This restaurant is a short 5-minute walk from Carnegie Hall."
Neutral"This user, having lived in Tokyo for 4 years, found Yakitori Totto to be just 'ok', suggesting it may not fully capture the authentic experience sought."
Neutral"This user recommended Yakitori Totto, calling it an original and still good spot for yakitori."
Positive"The user praises Yakitoro Totto's liver skewers, stating they are some of the best they've had and they often order two. They admit to easily spending over $50 there without drinks."
Positive"The user mentions Yakitoro Totto and notes that while their husband enjoys the skin and cartilage skewers, they personally prefer gizzards, livers, and necks. They have traveled to Japan often, where yakitori plays a significant role."
Neutral"The user enjoys Yakitoro Totto and has been there many times, often going solo and spending around $100 on skewers. They find the kidney skewer particularly good."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is mentioned as a place with food in the area the commenter remembers."
Positive"Yakitori Totto was listed as a dining option."
Neutral"Yakitori Totto was highly recommended as the best and most reasonably priced sit-down meal in the area, noting it is run by Japanese people and offers a great experience of watching chicken skewers cooked over flames."
Positive"Rates Totto's broth, meat, price, noodles, and presentation, describing its broth as creamy and salty."
Positive"The commenter agrees that great ramen spots like Totto are gone."
Negative"The commenter notes the closure of Totto Ramen with 'RIP'."
Negative"This user recommends the 'una-ju' at Yakitori Totto."
Positive"This user expresses concern about Yakitori Toto being exposed as a favorite spot."
Neutral"Yakitori Toto is suggested as a dining option."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is recommended for yakitori."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is listed as a personal favorite in the Hell's Kitchen/Hudson Yards area, serving Japanese cuisine."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is mentioned as an option for yakitori in NYC."
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