Yakitori Totto

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251 W 55th St # 2
New York, NY 10019

Yakitori Totto, a renowned Japanese Izakaya in New York City, has been serving its unique and delicious grilled chicken dishes since 2003. Their Yakitori, prepared with locally sourced chickens and their special Tare sauce simmered with vegetables, offers a delightful balance of sweetness and flavor. With a menu featuring original items like Shishito Tsukune, a shishito stuffed chicken meatball, and premium Wagyu beef meatball, Yakitori Totto is a must-visit destination for those seeking authentic and irresistible Yakitori.

Known for their expertise in grilling small pieces of meat and skewering them with Kushi, Yakitori Totto has gained recognition from renowned chef Anthony Bourdain, who highly recommends their crunchy and delicious chicken skin. The restaurant's commitment to quality and skillful preparation is evident in their carefully crafted dishes, such as lamb chops smoked with oak and cherry blossom tree bark. With a reputation for excellence and a loyal following, Yakitori Totto continues to be a go-to spot for those craving the flavors of traditional Japanese Yakitori.

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Neil S.
10/6/2025

I will start by saying I will be ecstatic to adjust this review to 5 stars, under one condition. The food and ambiance are incredible. However, I have been here roughly 10 times (I live 2 blocks...

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Connie G.
10/29/2025

Rating 3.5 Just to caveat this review - I'm not a huge Japanese skewer fan to begin with, mostly because I don't find the flavor profiles particularly interesting. We didn't have a reservation...

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Anthony P.
10/14/2025

One of my favorite new finds this year. Though the skewers weren't super filling, they were all D E L I C I O U S. I mean I don't like to repeat places that much, but as a Japanese food lover, I'm...

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Jason W.
10/14/2025

Really solid yakitori restaurant that really brings me back to my time in Tokyo. Yakitori Totto serves food a la carte and features a large selection of various parts of the chicken, in addition...

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Bruce H.
9/6/2025

I have never been to a Japanese izakaya for yakatori skewers before, so this was a pleasant and new experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the food. I got a delivery order of Uni-Ju over rice, and four...

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