Torishin

i got a little sick of chicken halfway through, given all the meat skewers are various chicken parts. they were all cooked well but tasted similar in flavor. the best was the soba dish and the rice dishes. they did ask at the beginning if we were okay with organ meat and i said yes but then no organ meats appeared, which confused me. the portions are pretty generous, about 2-3 pieces of meat per skewer with 14-15 courses, so come with an empty stomach.

I had dinner at Yakitori Torishin, a One Michelin star Japanese restaurant that serves traditional charcoal-grilled Yakitori chicken. I never knew chicken could taste so good. Sitting at the chef-selected counter, I experienced a complete omakase service. The chef explained every part of the meal, which included sashimi and duck breast, in addition to select parts of the organic chicken. The service was beyond impeccable and included a choice of sake from the restaurant’s rich collection. Definitely a unique and highly recommended experience that I am eager to have again soon.

Enjoyed this place a lot. Had the a la carte - didn't think the omakase was worth it for us as we dont fancy organs and other such "delicacies". The items we ordered came on time, well cooked, and tasted great. We were also impressed by the service, though the explanations for the menu etc was a bit too long winded. Prices are not cheap, but the quality was good. The space in the restaurant is unique with different levels. Enjoyable experience and would recommend this to anyone.

We were impressed with the yakitori, appetizers, and refreshments. Yakitori kashiwa, very fragrant and juicy thigh and breast meat. Appetizers were eel with stamina, Shishito from Kyoto, and sour Spanish mackerel pickled in Nanban. The refreshment was a refreshing summer seasonal spicy daikon radish soba. Everything was delicious.

Came here to celebrate my birthday! The servers indeed made it extra special by singing :) Just know that this place serves yakitori exclusively. So if you are looking for other types of Japanese food, this would not be the spot for you. Sitting at the counter is the best seat in the house. We opted for the Omakase special ($108 for 14 courses where you can choose either the Wagyu or the Iberico) - it was a great call. The skewers were all very tender, and the ones that surprised me the most were the chicken heart and the crispy skin. We also ordered the meatball (chicken & duck) to try as extra. The service here was top-notch, and everyone made you feel so welcome. The atmosphere felt zen despite how busy the grill station was.

My husband and I are huge yakitori fans, and have visited a few high quality omakase in both Tokyo and NYC. We went for the private omakase, food is good, but just a little short of being top notch. Like most NYC yakitori, this place mainly serve chicken meat rather than organs like liver, though you are able to order heart and gizzard as add ons. The skewers are tender and juicy, but the salt level is inconsistent, with a few being too salty. The appetizers were surprisingly good, with high-end sushi restaurant level sashimi and grilled fish. Loved the tsukemen, liked the dessert herb sorbet a lot. The counter space is a bit tight for nine people, I had to put my arms down and lean into my husband all the time, so I don't bump into the gentleman next to me. It gets hot towards the end of the courses, as the heat from the grill accumulated in the small room we were in. Service is great, very attentive and professional.