Authentic yakitori & Japanese skewers. Late-night dining, great for pre- or post-theater. A reliable spot for diverse grilled options.
This Japanese eatery in Manhattan is a go-to for authentic yakitori, offering a wide array of grilled skewers. While some long-time patrons note a shift from charcoal to electric grilling, the quality and variety remain a draw. It's a popular choice for both solo diners and groups, with late hours making it ideal for post-theater meals.
The restaurant specializes in yakitori, offering a wide variety of grilled skewers, including popular items like meatballs and a notable kidney skewer. While the shift from charcoal to electric grilling has been mentioned, the food is generally well-regarded, with specific dishes like the meatball skewer and liver skewer being highlighted as exceptional.
"The meatball skewer (tsukune) and liver skewer are frequently highlighted as must-try items. Other recommended skewers include kidney, gizzards, and neck."
Customers generally praise this restaurant for its authentic yakitori and late hours, making it a reliable choice for diverse grilled options. Some long-time patrons note a change in grilling method but still find it a worthy experience.
Important Note
One long-time patron noted a transition from charcoal to electric grilling, which may affect the perceived authenticity for some. It is also described as potentially expensive.
"This user suggested Yakitori Totto as a good option, though they noted it might not be considered strictly 'cheap'."
Neutral"Yakitori Totto is listed as a frequently visited restaurant."
Positive"Yakitori totto was mentioned."
Positive"The commenter suggested Yakitori Totto as a Japanese restaurant option, humorously questioning if grilled meat on a stick would be too adventurous for the picky eater."
Neutral"Yakitori Totto is mentioned as a place for yakitori."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is suggested as a place where a child could have rice and chicken skewers, allowing them to try adult skewers."
Positive"Yakitori Totto in Midtown is considered decent and specializes in yakitori (meat skewers), suggesting it's an approachable option that could suit a child while adults can try other dishes."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is suggested as a cozy but smokey spot with good food."
Neutral"Yakitori Totto is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"A commenter recommended Yakatori Totto."
Positive"Yakitori Totto is recommended for its grilled skewers, including blistered shishito peppers with miso, tsukune meatballs, hearts, livers, oysters, prawns, beef, pork, and squid, served with hot sake."
Positive"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."
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