Vanessa Ng

a month ago

"Stumbled into this spot in search of a late night eatery in Midtown East. Friday night and it wasn’t overly crowded, service was attentive, and the food was a surprising hit! All the yakitoris were delicious. I would skip the Okinomiyaki, we got it with seafood and it was really rubbery, but overall solid spot"

Natalie J

a month ago

"Cozy and cute izakaya. Service was supper attentive and food was excellent. Our favorite was tteokbokki (perfect amount of spicy) and motsunabe (great for cold days) :) dont skip on the yakitoris; shishamo and gingko nuts are the best!!"

Bimal

5 months ago

"I really enjoyed my time at this Izakaya! The food was great from beginning to end. The karaage was very crispy on the outside and juicy inside—some of the best I’ve had in a long time. The agedashi tofu was also very good—soft and smooth with a tasty broth that wasn’t too salty. After that, I had the seaweed tofu salad, which was light, fresh, and really calming in flavor. I also had a few yakitori skewers, and they were all cooked just right. They were tender, had a nice smoky taste, and were full of flavor. I especially liked the chicken thigh and mushroom ones. The place felt warm and cozy, and the staff were kind and helpful without being too much. I’ll definitely come back!"

Maydonshoots

7 months ago

"While Izakaya Toribar looks like a cozy spot, the food quality didn’t match the vibe. Cocktails were overly sweet and flat. Most dishes — skewers, fried chicken — tasted like pre-made items, lacking freshness or real flavor. The chicken skin skewer was dry and greasy, with no charcoal aroma. Loud music and fast-but-bland food made for a disappointing experience. We spent over $100 for three and left unsatisfied. Wouldn’t recommend for those looking for quality yakitori."

Lena Mirisola

7 months ago

"So good we went TWICE during our visit to NYC! We visited Japan six months ago and it's been hard to find quality yakitori since then. We were staying at a hotel around the block and stumbled in here - it was packed on a Friday night but they called us for our table in 3 min after telling us 20 min. Score! The yakitori was PHENOMENAL and the best we've had since Japan. The thighs w/ scallion, meatball, breast, and skin were fantastic. Their karaage is sooo crispy and served classic with kewpie mayo + lemon. The bar is decorated nicely. We went back 2 days later right when it opened and got right in. Great attentive service each night. They warned us the yakitori might take a while during the busy night but it really didn't take long. 5 stars for Izakaya Toribar!!!!!"