We tried many things and everything was great. The highlight was for sure the seafood pancake. Our waitress was amazing with helping us choose.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kent Lee
Came for lunch with my friend earlier this week and it was great. We got both the lunch special (I got the oyakodon with kara-age and he got the gyudon with sweet potato fries) as well and some skewers and beer. They run a happy hour from 12 to 6 pm which is great if you like Japanese beer (and I do). There also a complimentary miso soup at the beginning of the meal. All the food was good (the kara-age was portioned into larger piece than I'm used to but it was still juicy and tasty) and big portions on the rice bowls. You can get the skewers grilled with salt or tare and they come with a wedge of lemon you can squeeze over it. If you do get skewers, I recommend eating them ASAP because they cool off quicker than the rest of the food (not their fault or anything, just the nature of it).
There was only one waiter who doubled as the hostess while we ate (it was pretty quiet when we were there, but it's probably busier during dinner and the weekend) and service was quick and friendly. They also run some promotion where if you can stop a big stopwatch at exactly 8.88 seconds you get your meal free but we stopped too early at 8.73. Music was audible (mostly kpop and jpop/rock I think) but not overwhelming and you can still hold a conversation. Seems like a great place for a date, casual dinner, or just chilling after work so I'd definitely come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natasha Muniz
Found this place in my old neighborhood when I was visiting NY in August. Great service, delicious food and the vibes and decor were on point. It almost felt as if you were transported to Japan. Will definitely be visiting this place again next time I'm back home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
violetztasha
I like their Odeng!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Betina Yama
Yummy food, good quality! Huge variety of foods and dietary options. Shin is the best waitress ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D L
Just a couple of weeks ago, this was an easy five stars. Lately, not so much. The $10 lunch specials that gave the place its charm are gone, and the food has slipped. Gyoza arrived underdone. Salmon rice was clumpy and dull. Flavors blurred together. The lunch special set this place apart from the many strong new Japanese spots in the neighborhood. Without it, and without the sharper execution it once had, it risks fading into the crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
K S
I’ve been to this restaurant several times, but when I came today, I was told the kitchen closed at 10:45. I thought I used to be able to order until 11:30 before. It says the restaurant closes at 12:00 — maybe you should consider updating the posted hours?
So L
food was mediocre at best felt overpriced. service was great but hard to justify the price
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Phoebe Z
Toriya totally exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for truly authentic Japanese food, this is the place. The yakitori was absolutely top-notch—each skewer grilled to perfection with that delicious smoky flavor you can only get from a proper charcoal grill. You can really taste the quality.
I also loved the small plates and sides—they reminded me of meals I had in Japan. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, from the seasoning to the presentation. Even something as simple as the miso soup or tsukune (chicken meatball skewer) was full of flavor and care.
The atmosphere was relaxed but had that intimate Tokyo izakaya feel. The staff were super knowledgeable and made some great recommendations.
It’s rare to find a place that feels this genuine. Toriya is the real deal—delicious, authentic, and totally worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bridge Leigh
Great service, delicious yakitori, and a perfect vibe
I highly recommend Toriya. Delicious authentic yakitori with so many options it's hard to choose. They also offer larger plates and smaller appetizers as well. I had their seafood okonomiyaki which was wonderful. The drink menu is wonderful offering a good selection of Japanese beers, soju, and a very extensive and well crafted sake menu. Also I was seated immediately despite dropping in at a prime time on a Friday evening. The ambiance is very nice, well decorated with excellent choices in music that is not overly loud. The staff were all lovely and very attentive as well. Truly top notch all around.
Vegetarian options: Numerous vegetable only Yakitori options as well as vegetarian friendly large plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori
Joshua Itteera
Everything was amazing! Service was great! Only thing is they lacked more beef options. Everything we ordered was delicious! Highly recommend
GrAcIE WoNg
A lively young scene at this izakaya . Love the variety of choices on the yakitori. Food and service are good! I totally recommend, it is definitely a great hang out joint for casual bites and sake!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Yakitori
Kwanghoon Han
Super chill Izakaya spot, very good atmosphere and of course the food is amazing. All different kind of Yakitori and beef nabe were tasty!
We tried many things and everything was great. The highlight was for sure the seafood pancake. Our waitress was amazing with helping us choose.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for lunch with my friend earlier this week and it was great. We got both the lunch special (I got the oyakodon with kara-age and he got the gyudon with sweet potato fries) as well and some skewers and beer. They run a happy hour from 12 to 6 pm which is great if you like Japanese beer (and I do). There also a complimentary miso soup at the beginning of the meal. All the food was good (the kara-age was portioned into larger piece than I'm used to but it was still juicy and tasty) and big portions on the rice bowls. You can get the skewers grilled with salt or tare and they come with a wedge of lemon you can squeeze over it. If you do get skewers, I recommend eating them ASAP because they cool off quicker than the rest of the food (not their fault or anything, just the nature of it).
There was only one waiter who doubled as the hostess while we ate (it was pretty quiet when we were there, but it's probably busier during dinner and the weekend) and service was quick and friendly. They also run some promotion where if you can stop a big stopwatch at exactly 8.88 seconds you get your meal free but we stopped too early at 8.73. Music was audible (mostly kpop and jpop/rock I think) but not overwhelming and you can still hold a conversation. Seems like a great place for a date, casual dinner, or just chilling after work so I'd definitely come again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Found this place in my old neighborhood when I was visiting NY in August. Great service, delicious food and the vibes and decor were on point. It almost felt as if you were transported to Japan. Will definitely be visiting this place again next time I'm back home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I like their Odeng!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy food, good quality! Huge variety of foods and dietary options. Shin is the best waitress ever!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just a couple of weeks ago, this was an easy five stars. Lately, not so much. The $10 lunch specials that gave the place its charm are gone, and the food has slipped. Gyoza arrived underdone. Salmon rice was clumpy and dull. Flavors blurred together. The lunch special set this place apart from the many strong new Japanese spots in the neighborhood. Without it, and without the sharper execution it once had, it risks fading into the crowd.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I’ve been to this restaurant several times, but when I came today, I was told the kitchen closed at 10:45. I thought I used to be able to order until 11:30 before.
It says the restaurant closes at 12:00 — maybe you should consider updating the posted hours?
food was mediocre at best felt overpriced. service was great but hard to justify the price
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Toriya totally exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for truly authentic Japanese food, this is the place. The yakitori was absolutely top-notch—each skewer grilled to perfection with that delicious smoky flavor you can only get from a proper charcoal grill. You can really taste the quality.
I also loved the small plates and sides—they reminded me of meals I had in Japan. Everything felt thoughtfully prepared, from the seasoning to the presentation. Even something as simple as the miso soup or tsukune (chicken meatball skewer) was full of flavor and care.
The atmosphere was relaxed but had that intimate Tokyo izakaya feel. The staff were super knowledgeable and made some great recommendations.
It’s rare to find a place that feels this genuine. Toriya is the real deal—delicious, authentic, and totally worth a visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, delicious yakitori, and a perfect vibe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Authentic japanese
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I highly recommend Toriya.
Delicious authentic yakitori with so many options it's hard to choose.
They also offer larger plates and smaller appetizers as well. I had their seafood okonomiyaki which was wonderful.
The drink menu is wonderful offering a good selection of Japanese beers, soju, and a very extensive and well crafted sake menu.
Also I was seated immediately despite dropping in at a prime time on a Friday evening.
The ambiance is very nice, well decorated with excellent choices in music that is not overly loud.
The staff were all lovely and very attentive as well. Truly top notch all around.
Vegetarian options: Numerous vegetable only Yakitori options as well as vegetarian friendly large plates.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yakitori
Everything was amazing! Service was great! Only thing is they lacked more beef options. Everything we ordered was delicious! Highly recommend
A lively young scene at this izakaya . Love the variety of choices on the yakitori. Food and service are good!
I totally recommend, it is definitely a great hang out joint for casual bites and sake!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Yakitori
Super chill Izakaya spot, very good atmosphere and of course the food is amazing. All different kind of Yakitori and beef nabe were tasty!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Squid Legs イカゲソ, Karaage Chicken, Yakitori, Purple Sweet Potato Fries サツマイモフライ
Loading...