Zachary Zhu

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!

Masaki U

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)

Y R

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.

+5

Lisa Kim

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!

+3

Yubing Ji

You can find $260 luxury set meal or a hearty tasty large bowl of noodle for less than $20 and a huge bowl of salad for only $8. Top food quality. Top ambience. A lot of time it’s not busy and not loud at all even on Friday nights. I thought I would not finish the food I ordered but I actually wiped the plate completely clean coz it’s so so tasty. And to my surprise, after this less than $30 meal, I got a free cup of hot green tea and mochi cake as free desert!

Patrick Wong

TLDR: If you want great yakiniku - Toraji is a solid spot. The original chain is from Ebisu in Tokyo and is still there so you know it's authentic. While you can do the course menus, I find the a la carte is tasty, high quality and not that crazy. Get the signature steak selection, the negi rice and the yukaejang. A chef friend recommended this place many many times but we only recently finally gave it a try. Wow - love it. It's a small spot but you instantly feel like you're back in Tokyo (or if you've never been, this is what a Tokyo resto feels like) sitting down for yakiniku. We splurged on some of the apps the first time. Yukhoe (I can skip personally), wagyu sushi (do not skip). The kimchi platter is good to eat between bites but I prefer the Toraji salad. The negi rice, it's so simple but that egg yolk with all them scallion whites. BOMB. OK, onto the meat. Skirt steak was lovely, nice and beefy, well marbled. The Toraji signature steak selection is great if you want to try the greatest hits. The thick beef tongue (do not miss this please), the filet, wagyu loin, a little bit of everything. It's simple but the cuts are very high quality. We did the yukaejang with the ramen noodles but I think I prefer the soup on its own. Easily one of my favorite places to eat beef going forward. So good we went again a month or two later. They also just opened a location downtown near Chinatown on Bowery if Midtown is too far.

+12

Eva

The environment is very comfortable — clean, cozy, and with a relaxed atmosphere that makes it perfect for chatting and enjoying good food. The meat was fresh and tender.

Natalie Vera

Not crowded for a weekend lunch. Ambience is great. Waitstaff rushed to clear plates while I was still eating, then disappeared when it was time to call for the bill. Lunch sets are decent. Tried the $20 beef bowl and $30 set of 3 meats. Beef bowl - delicious, but portion’s a tiny bit small. Comes with soup and salad. 3 meats - only the very marbled looking meat was very tender. The rest were okay. Lovely mochi and roasted tea provided at the end of the meal.

Kurt Beyer

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.

+3

August

Overall very good. Seems really understaffed and some of the meat they cooked for us just ended up getting burnt. Also waited for something like 20mins for our dessert (turned out delicious tho). Ended up being a bit too much fatty meat, but it’s due to my own choice of the royal course :P The next in price range is probably better.

+1