Food 7/10
Pricey 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 6/10
Very smokey inside, wished their ventilation was better.
Service 6/10
The took forever to bring up wings and the gizzard sigh.
Really enjoyed our dinner here - came on a Tuesday night with a reservation, which I'd recommend - the place was packed throughout the evening and it's 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 weren't anything super special, just fine - so I feel like there's other places you can go before/after if you're inclined. The matcha affogato was a little odd (the matcha is of course quite runny), but the mochi in the dish were wonderful. If you're fancying a sweet treat, my vote goes for the apricot kernel pudding instead - a soft, creamy, pannacotta like option.
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 York's exceptional dining scene.
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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+ each
I 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.
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.
This is the very best place to eat in Manhattan. It can be a wait but it's 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.
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.
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.
We love food
Love this location
Love this atmosphere
Sweet memories at NewYork with friends
Highly recommended
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.
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.
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.
I almost don't want to give this place more positive reviews because I don't 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. It's 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.
Yakitori is too dry and has less flavor, but don is good
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!
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.
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