Yakiniku TORAJI

Family and I went for dinner and got a few course meals. The hori-gotatsu style seating where you take off your shoes and sit in a little cubby style seat is great. Overall experience is very Japanese with excellent service and presentation. Food is authentic high end Japanese Yakiniku . It is very good, but the only complaint is that for how expensive it is, the portion sizes are authentically Japanese as well (I.e. small)

We strolled into the restaurant at our pretty late hour, and were greeted by décor so sleek it practically winked at us. Not a soul in sight - which was perfect, like we’d reserved the entire place on a whim. The waitstaff treated us like royalty, and we were here for it. We savored warm house sake, some diamond-cut meat, and bibimbap that could make a grown foodie tear up. Everything hit the spot, and our waitress, Ami (I think?), was the cherry on top of a night.

As soon as I entered, I was instantly transported back to my trip to Kyoto. All the meats we tried here were delicious! The kalbi was super well seasoned and were enhanced quite a bit by the sweet soy sauce + lemon sauce. The porridges were definitely the highlight of the meal: the perfect balance of carbs + spice. The honey ice cream was a nice balance of sweetness without being too sugary. The servers were also super kind and did an excellent job. This was a truly exceptional KBBQ/JBBQ joint in NYC!

Toraji offers a stylish and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both casual and special dining experiences. The interior design exudes a sleek, making you feel relaxed as soon as you step in. The staff are friendly and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant ambiance. I opted for the soup set, which did not disappoint. The flavors were rich, and the portion was satisfying. As a delightful surprise, the meal ended with mochi ice for dessert. Toraji is definitely a spot worth visiting if you’re looking for a delicious meal in a stylish setting!

Yakiniku Japanese style BBQ in NYC! Best quality Waygu, cooking methods and aged techniques! Amazing Japan wood decoration leading the design throughout. It’s the Gem in Midtown New York!

Good quality meat and Japanese quality hospitality. I loved that there were more veggies and side dishes options then other places I’ve been. Very clean space and multiple bathrooms.

Listen, let's start with the important stuff. The food. We did the premium course because my friends and I had two big occasions to celebrate so we wanted to go all out. The courses did NOT disappoint in the least. Everything we had was top quality, fresh, beautifully arranged. The restaurant was also really cool. Very nice décor, cool tables where you take your shoes off and get an intimate corner for you and your group. It all felt like quite the experience. Here's the rub - the service was bad. One of my friends had to ask for water no less than 5 times. We were very rarely checked on. The waiter asked if we wanted to cook the meat or if we wanted him to. We asked if he could, and he walked away and never came back. That was a big disappointment. Regardless, I would definitely come back. The food was incredible and service be damned.

After coming back to the US from Japan I found myself craving yakiniku again. My boyfriend and I decided to come here for our anniversary and we had a great time. We came around 7pm, ordered two of the Toraji Premium course and by the end we were pleasantly surprised. We thought we wouldn’t be full by the end, however we were! The almond pudding dessert was delicious as well. Everything was well, but at the end we wanted a picture together so we asked one of the workers if they could take photos for is so we could remember this night. She snapped the photos in a few seconds but immediately after walked us out before we could even view the pictures and make sure they looked ok. They were not busy at this time so I was a bit disappointed by the outcome of the photos and I wish we weren’t rushed so we could’ve taken more. Especially because the interior is so beautiful. Either way I would love to come back here again.