A Michelin-starred yakitori haven, delivering amazing chicken skewers and an unforgettable dining experience.
This Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant offers a unique yakitori experience with a focus on expertly prepared chicken skewers over binchotan charcoal. Diners rave about dishes like the Bonjiri, Suji, Hatsu, and Tsukune, calling the overall experience "absolutely amazing." While the quality is consistently praised, some find the a la carte skewers to be on the pricier side.
This Japanese yakitori restaurant offers a set menu of expertly prepared chicken skewers and other dishes, cooked over high-quality binchotan charcoal. Many dishes, including specific skewers like Bonjiri, Suji, Hatsu, Tsukune, and Wing Tip Skin, as well as a noodle dish, are frequently recommended and praised. The restaurant's yakitori is considered a standout element by many patrons.
"Highly recommended dishes include various chicken skewers such as Bonjiri (chicken tail), Suji (cartilage), Hatsu (chicken heart), Tsukune (chicken meatball), and Wing Tip Skin, as well as a noteworthy noodle dish."
Customers generally have a very positive experience, praising the restaurant as "absolutely amazing" and a "best value option". Service is also frequently highlighted as being good. However, some find the a la carte skewers to be quite expensive.
Important Note
Some patrons find the a la carte skewers to be expensive, with one user noting a 20% service fee that is subject to tax, which can increase the overall bill.
"A private room at Torien was accidentally booked via Resy for a party of four. The group only paid for their food and drinks, implying no separate room charge or minimum."
Positive"Torien, a one Michelin star restaurant specializing in chicken yakitori and donburi via a set menu, is open on Sundays. The commenter enjoyed their experience there and noted they don't state an inability to accommodate shellfish allergies, suggesting confirmation regarding sauces."
Positive"The user enjoyed the Ikegawa-san Torien residence for the first couple of years but stopped attending as the price increased."
Neutral"The user clarified their complaint about Torien, stating that the restaurant labels a tip as a service charge, then calculates tax on the higher amount, and still provides an additional tip line."
Negative"This user speculated that Torien's practice of taxing the service fee might be a legal requirement if the fee is retained by the restaurant. They also acknowledged that the high price of skewers might be a valid reason for customers to avoid the restaurant."
Neutral"The user had some negative experiences with Torien's service and noted that the restaurant adds a 20% "service fee" on which tax is calculated, increasing the total bill. They also found the a la carte skewers to be expensive at around $20 each."
Negative"The commenter lists Torien as a restaurant with good service."
Positive"The commenter lists Torien as a restaurant with good service."
Positive"Author suggests Torien as a potential best value option, specifically considering the original poster's criteria of Japanese/Korean, 1-star Michelin, and value."
Positive"Commenter highly recommends Torien, calling it 'absolutely amazing'."
Positive"OP is considering Torien as a potential replacement for an omakase experience during their NYC trip due to pregnancy dietary considerations."
Neutral"Mentions Torien as another restaurant offering a yakitori experience, similar to KONO."
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