A great menu with each dish and skewer perfectly cooked. Great char and amazing flavour from the grill. It would have been good to see a wider variety of skewers and accompaniments as they were mostly chicken and very simple. I was a little disappointed that the meatball skewer was not served with an onsen egg. The wonton soup was unique and had a silky texture. Loved how the menu finished with a comforting bowl of ramen and a smooth caramel purin. Staff were attentive and welcoming. Overall a fantastic experience!
Loc Huynh
I've been here twice. Once a year or two ago and again recently. It's gotten even better.
Kenta T
I am Japanese living in NY. Friends in Japan often ask me ‘ can you eat good Japanese food in ny?’ I said we can get more delicious stuff than Japan if we pay twice to triple price. Here is typical one.
Patrick
very not good, go to kono. also stupid expensive
FoodPress
Torien was okay not great. Mainly it wasn't worth the price by a long shot. It's all chicken, I knew that going in. It was well and precisely cooked but simply not particularly tasty. It isn't near the top the list of yakitori places in NYC, frankly I have had much better on the street in Seoul and Tokyo. Realistically I would pass on this. The room and the presentation was okay at best, the service was good it's just that its a meal that was worth maybe 15% of the price. There's actually not a single specific piece that is worth pointing to and saying wow that was good. Too bad.
Jenn Back
The best yakitori in nyc and even better than places I’ve had in Japan. Truly mind blowing - never knew chicken could taste like this! One of the top restaurants I’ve been to in 2024.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason
Incredible atmosphere, engaging staff and great service . Head chef and his team were friendly and the flavour generated from the grill was delicious. Tasting menu was plentiful and recommend pairing with Sake.
Ruei-Yao Sun
The service was excellent, and after the meal, the chef even sees you off at the door. However, the food was a bit salty overall, and towards the end, it became a little overwhelming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Masa Kanayama
This is my 2nd time here. The last time I had a different chef and yakitori were just OK. But this time it is fantastic. Very well prepared and greatly executed! Attentive nice services. This time iI feel like I am in Tokyo! I had a great time to dine here. I recommend this place for a great yakitori dinner experience!
The quality of food and the team’s hospitality are unmatched. Chef Hideo is awesome. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ron Yan
Came here for a special bday dinner! They gifted a piece of charcoal to the bday person! The charcoal can act like a water filter - which is pretty cool!
The tasting menu of chicken was amazing! Some of the best bites were the non-chicken ones. Like that broccoli skewer!!! Who knew broccoli tasted so great over aromatic Japanese coals?! The heirloom tomato gazpacho was also insanely good! I was surprised the chicken breast was utterly delicious! I love omakases - you just eat and the chef team directs.
The servers were very knowledgeable about the sakes, which I appreciated. Will come again for more special occasions!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica Kwong
This was a unique experience as yakitori omakase is not common.
The set course was good. It’s difficult create a wide range to please a palate with just grilled chicken skewers. They tried to do that with the different parts of chicken. Every bite was delicious with juiciness and smokiness, but it is a lot of chicken and the tastes start to blend. There is a break from the chicken with a potato dish, and it was delicious. The shiso sorbet has the perfect blend of shiso and sweetness - this course stood out the most to me.
The service is great and attentive. Everything was clean and thought through. I want to give a shout out as the bathroom is a bidet and clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ale
I am speechless. This is a very special experience. Best chicken (and potato) i have in my life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jalal Uddin
Great part of their greetings and obviously food is on 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Oyster with Fresh Wasabi from Shizuoka, Zucchini, Gizzard, Wings, Custard, Skewer Break
A bit pricey
A great menu with each dish and skewer perfectly cooked. Great char and amazing flavour from the grill. It would have been good to see a wider variety of skewers and accompaniments as they were mostly chicken and very simple.
I was a little disappointed that the meatball skewer was not served with an onsen egg.
The wonton soup was unique and had a silky texture. Loved how the menu finished with a comforting bowl of ramen and a smooth caramel purin.
Staff were attentive and welcoming. Overall a fantastic experience!
I've been here twice. Once a year or two ago and again recently. It's gotten even better.
I am Japanese living in NY.
Friends in Japan often ask me ‘ can you eat good Japanese food in ny?’ I said we can get more delicious stuff than Japan if we pay twice to triple price. Here is typical one.
very not good, go to kono. also stupid expensive
Torien was okay not great. Mainly it wasn't worth the price by a long shot. It's all chicken, I knew that going in. It was well and precisely cooked but simply not particularly tasty. It isn't near the top the list of yakitori places in NYC, frankly I have had much better on the street in Seoul and Tokyo. Realistically I would pass on this. The room and the presentation was okay at best, the service was good it's just that its a meal that was worth maybe 15% of the price. There's actually not a single specific piece that is worth pointing to and saying wow that was good. Too bad.
The best yakitori in nyc and even better than places I’ve had in Japan. Truly mind blowing - never knew chicken could taste like this! One of the top restaurants I’ve been to in 2024.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible atmosphere, engaging staff and great service . Head chef and his team were friendly and the flavour generated from the grill was delicious. Tasting menu was plentiful and recommend pairing with Sake.
The service was excellent, and after the meal, the chef even sees you off at the door. However, the food was a bit salty overall, and towards the end, it became a little overwhelming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This is my 2nd time here. The last time I had a different chef and yakitori were just OK. But this time it is fantastic. Very well prepared and greatly executed! Attentive nice services. This time iI feel like I am in Tokyo! I had a great time to dine here. I recommend this place for a great yakitori dinner experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The quality of food and the team’s hospitality are unmatched. Chef Hideo is awesome. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for a special bday dinner! They gifted a piece of charcoal to the bday person! The charcoal can act like a water filter - which is pretty cool!
The tasting menu of chicken was amazing! Some of the best bites were the non-chicken ones. Like that broccoli skewer!!! Who knew broccoli tasted so great over aromatic Japanese coals?! The heirloom tomato gazpacho was also insanely good! I was surprised the chicken breast was utterly delicious! I love omakases - you just eat and the chef team directs.
The servers were very knowledgeable about the sakes, which I appreciated. Will come again for more special occasions!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a unique experience as yakitori omakase is not common.
The set course was good. It’s difficult create a wide range to please a palate with just grilled chicken skewers. They tried to do that with the different parts of chicken. Every bite was delicious with juiciness and smokiness, but it is a lot of chicken and the tastes start to blend. There is a break from the chicken with a potato dish, and it was delicious. The shiso sorbet has the perfect blend of shiso and sweetness - this course stood out the most to me.
The service is great and attentive. Everything was clean and thought through. I want to give a shout out as the bathroom is a bidet and clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I am speechless. This is a very special experience. Best chicken (and potato) i have in my life!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great part of their greetings and obviously food is on 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Oyster with Fresh Wasabi from Shizuoka, Zucchini, Gizzard, Wings, Custard, Skewer Break
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