We got a Wagyu set and a standard set. I don't really enjoy Wagyu that much as I find it too fatty, but my fiancée enjoyed his plate but said it wasn't the best he's had. He said next time he'd get the middle option because the wagyu set felt very "one note" to him. Meat quality is high but in line with the price I would say. Tables are well spaced out and it's one of the few places where you can actually hear each other without shouting. Grill is extremely clean and good air filtering. I took a star off for service. The restaurant was not busy at all but we were sat by the bathroom. It took the waitress an extremely long time to take our order and she filled our water only once the entire dinner. We were also brought the wrong plate of meat at the start and they didn't have lobster for the wagyu set (got extra wagyu piece as a swap) but still. I'm sure they could have got some in time for dinner service. read more

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Came here earlier in the week (on a Wednesday evening) to celebrate a birthday with a special waygu and tongue BBQ meal. The restaurant is tucked away with a side street entrance, but fairly spacious inside with plenty of tables for various group sizes. We certainly felt comfortable in a booth for the two of us. They have pre-set dinner menu experience and also a la carte offerings, and since we were celebrating something special, we went for the most expensive preset menu, which contained more waygu options and an extra side dish choice or BBQ eel over rice vs. just the cold noodle option. Overall, we really enjoyed all of the meat / seafood we grilled, but the starters, sides (just one small plate of kimchi), and noodle / bbq eel over rice dishes ranged from disappointing to just OK. Especially for that price point. Would probably just do a la carte next time and just stick to the meats. We did leave full (just enough food) and really enjoyed the quality of all of the meats! We also ordered some sake to pair with our meal, but they happened to be out of our initial choices (which also happened to be the lower price point options on the menu). The service was friendly, and they did a great job of explaining the grill and recommended times for grilling each cut of meat, but definitely felt like periods of time where it was hard to track down for water refills or to say we were ready to move to next course. I get that it was a weekday night and probably understaffed. They were also extremely kind and gave us an extra dessert for the bday celebration - we still really liked the pudding that came with our meal! Super refreshing and paired nicely with the tea too. Overall, would come back and choose specific a la carte items! read more

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Went there 3 times within a month! I can't stop talking about this place! Their meats even the lower grade were exceptional! Everything was amazing! The first time we went we did the basic package and it came with beef, shrimp, and pork. It was all around even a little bit of everything. We did add additional items like a5 wagyu and an order of kimchi. The other times we went we did all wagyu! Now that I've tried most I would say do the basic package and add additional items! Can't wait to go back!!!! A little quiet the few times I went but truly food is excellent! Service was good and attentive. read more

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Dinner for three on a Tuesday night December 2025. We had the premium wagyu kalbi, assorted horumon, atsugiri tongue, oxtail soup, assorted kimchi, beef fried rice, bibim men, and kyuri. The bbq items were excellent; the ox tail soup was disappointingly bland, bibim men was chewy and refreshing. Attentive service; well-spaced seating with warm, low lighting, minimalist Japanese decor was perfect for conversation/catching up without having to raise our voices. Very impressed by the ventilation above the grill- no smell at all on our coats/clothes. read more

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I came for a birthday dinner, and happened to see two other tables celebrating birthdays as well... so maybe it was coincidence, or maybe this is actually a popular choice for special occasions! Either way, this was a great dinner for groups. Nice low-lit ambiance, spacious seating, attentive staff, and delicious food - the yakiniku meats are clearly premium and high quality. I appreciate that the entire table isn't required to order a set menu, so everyone can freely choose if they want to go for a course set or not. I tried the Standard Course and thought that it had a good variety of meats with just the right amount of food. I also tried the oxtail rice soup, which seemed simple at first but was super cozy and comforting. My friend enjoyed their beef fried rice. Great dining experience overall. We had a few minor allergies at the table and the staff members were very accommodating. read more

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Came for lunch and got the box with meat cooked in the kitchen and the grill meats that the server did an excellent job preparing. Yummy! read more

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Food & Ambiance was exceptional! Service was also very helpful Would recommend to other friends read more

Delicious but expensive bbq! The portions are naturally smaller because the meat quality is good. Nice dark ambiance inside and the waiting staff was friendly. The salad had dehydrated vegetables which was a nice touch. read more

I did not expect a place like this to open in the middle of chinatown and the restaurant is also tucked away but the BBQ at this place is pretty good. I would say getting the set meals were the most worth it but some items such as the cold noodles were not great. This restaurant looks super fancy and is very large, you can fit really big parties here without a problem. Great ambiance and service is great as well. read more

As a huge BBQ meat lover, I was super excited to this spot! The decor is so spacious and modern yet romantic. The servers were all super attentive to our needs, making good small talk and suggestions, even offering gum at the front door upon leaving. Wonderful date night experience. The meats were perfectly marinated and grilled to the point where they all tasted amazing and expensive especially the beef tongue and wagyu. The star of the show: the soybean pudding!! It was beyond immaculate and wound literally come here again on the daily for the pudding only. Perfect date night spot if you're willing to spoil yourself/your significant other. read more

Yakiniku Toraji An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This Tokyo-based Japanese Yakiniku in the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown is a must-try! We indulged in their exceptional premium wagyu course. Omg...it's an experience of the melt-in-your-mouth! While their grill selections steal the spotlight, don't overlook the rest of their delicious menu! From mouth watering appetizers, delightful fresh salads, enticing selection of sushi and sashimi, along with an array of rice and noodle dishes that cater to every taste. Service was top notch! The whole dining experience was perfectly complemented by an ambiance that exudes luxury and elegance! read more

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Nice gem in Chinatown. We made 5:30pm reservations for 2 and was seated immediately. Servers were super attentive, kept refilling our tea the moment it was near empty. Food - the meat cooked to perfection and the wagyu sushi melts in your mouth. Tried the standard menu and ordered the special menu for my mom. Both were excellent in their own ways. Service - 100% Ambiance - romantic, quiet and tables were spaced out. would definitely come back again. read more

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My mom told me that a new restaurant had opened up on Elizabeth Street earlier in the week and so we decided to give it a try when we needed a spot to grab dinner on a random Wednesday evening. We were the first customers for the night, I think, but more tables came during our meal. We opted to do the $70 omakase course, which includes 7 banchans, a salad, tofu jigae, 4 meats, and dessert. The banchans are unlimited refills, and they were great about giving us more. The meats were very good and we opted to go with the option of them cooking it for us, and they were cooked perfectly. Service was really attentive the entire time and we felt very well taken care of. I would def recommend it if you're in the area and are looking for a different experience. read more

I have been here several times for both lunch and dinner. On the 2nd last time when I was there, I saw a male staff in the kitchen was scratching his head and it was a big turn off but I gave it another try yesterday. The $98 combo was unethical in both portion and quality. It was different than before, at least I didn't get the feeling of Still hungry before. A quater size of rolled kimch, no salad(doesn't cost much to make) Extremely salty instant curry mixed rice small bowl. They must be kidding me. I was in shock and asked the server "Is this ALL?" I usually don't eat much and I felt half empty in the stomach this time. I am a small person. I can see the level of extreme stingeness of the people who run the restaurant. When you feel Ripped Off - this feels very bitter and mistreated. Sayonara for good and please keep good ethics and moral even in business. And both material and non material(inner peace) abundance will come to you. read more

We had the premium Wagyu course, the quality and quantity of Wagyu was delicious! (Not the cheapest option but well worth it!) Didn't need the cold noodles or eel rice. Just wanted plain white rice to go with my wagyu! Service was fantastic, chef went out of the way to prep a non-dairy dessert for me! read more

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Came here with a friend. This place is so nice. The food is so fresh a d delicious. The waiter and waitress are super friendly and professional. They provide a great service. I will definitely come back. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I went there with my mother and sister bc we couldn't decide where to go so we just walked in. The restaurant was very empty. The guy at the door welcomed us loudly, and then another waiter tried to seat us right by the bathroom, even though there were plenty of tables available. I asked why we couldn't sit at the booth, he paused, then reluctantly said okay. Once seated, we had no water, no menus, nothing. After a few minutes, I had to flag down the waiter just to get a menu dropped in front of me. I was a first timer and asked for guidance on what to order. The waiter just read the menu to me instead of giving recommendations, if I wanted that, I could have read it myself. Even after ordering, we had to ask for water again. The food finally came, we ordered three sets (two expensive set, one lunch set), thinking it would be enough for three. Wrong. Portions were tiny. The beef was paper-thin, so I ended up filling myself mostly with rice. The waiter was unattentive and unhelpful throughout. If you hate your job, please don't work in a restaurant. I definitely won't be going back, and I paid over $300 and still left hungry. read more

Yakiniku Toraji An - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Best new authentic Japanese barbecue in New York with chef prepared presets and uniquely selected cuts of beef. The service was patient and knowledgable. My favourite was the beef tongue for immense robust flavour and diamond cut rib eye that mimics the Korean galbi but elevated. Cheers read more

Came here to try. And was surprised. The quality of the meat is very good. The combo is a good way to go if it's your first time here. The flavors and the quality plus the service is great. Came back here twice already. Will be back to try their lunch special. Nice to find a quality bbq place so close to Chinatown area. Highly recommend! read more

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I live in Chinatown and saw when they opened fairly recently, noted it to try at some point. Went last night with my gf for valentines. It really was an outstanding admittedly upscale experience. The food was excellent. The A5 sampler was great, with the chef who prepared it throwing in a bit of a cut that is not typically on the plate due to its limited portions when butchering. So got lucky in that one. The meal was amazing, the restaurant is beautiful, the service was good not great but only because the waiters are so busy running around to all the tables and seemed a bit overwhelmed. Will definitely be returning in the near future. read more

I walk past this place all the time and finally decided to pick up lunch from here. I ordered the beef rice bowl (I forgot the name on the menu but it's #1 on their lunch special) for $20 +tax. I can tell the meal was cooked with care and the ingredients were fresh, but the beef was a little too sweet for my taste. It was similar to bulgogi but maybe a tad sweeter. The kimchi tasted different than what you would normally get at a Korean restaurant. I couldn't put my finger on what the flavor was. I found this to be only okay (normally I would gobble up all of the kimchi). The going rate nowadays for a lunch salad or sandwich is $15-$18 so the value is there in this dish if you're hungry at lunch time. I gave it 4 stars because even though the food didn't fit my palate, I can't say it was bad. I would come back and try another dish. read more

Yakiniku Toraji An - Beef bowl - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I loved this spot! We tried the $98 tasting menu with a bunch of girls and all the grill options were terrific other than the beef tongue that was a tad on the chewier side than I like. The almond pudding dessert they served at the end was so nostalgic for me that I would have loved a bigger portion. I shall bring my husband here for his birthday! read more

This place is amazing! I made a reservation for a large group of 8 for my birthday, and the experience was great. We all got the standard course ($68), and we're happy with the meat quality, taste, and portion size. The food and service were awesome. Aside from the course, they also have BBQ and a la carte items to order if you want to try separate things. Great place for gatherings and dates. Will come again! read more

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It was great food, great ambiance, and great service for a pretty good deal if your here for lunch.

Food was delicious, atmosphere was calm and comfortable, and service was warm, informative, and patients with our first yakiniku.

Food - ordered the Toraji 2023 course. The Home made kimchi was refreshing and goes well with the meats in this course. The meat was fresh and accompanied everything well. Service- the staff were very attentive, respectful and kind. Overall I am happy with the customer service. Ambiance- the dim ambiance lighting. For those that get confused by the addresses. This is right across from the infamous Elizabeth Center. read more

Lovely restaurant! Beautiful interior, decent service, and delicious food. The only feedback I would have is it was slow to get tea refills, but every time we would ask our server, she would get the refills for the tea. Sometimes it was hard to get her attention. At this restaurant, you can choose your meats or pick a combo set, and you cook the meat on the grill yourself. All the meat was delicious! I also loved the included side dishes. I'd love to come here again. read more

Food was delicious, especially the A5 Wagyu. Portions may seem small, but you are full by the end of the meal. The grilled pork belly and prime boneless galbi was also very good! Not overly noisy, so you can have a conversation. Great ambience. read more

Best Yakiniku in town! Worth a try. Staffs were friendly and attentive. Tried their premium wagyu courses and it was amazing! Beef tongue was tender and juicy! My fav dessert is matcha affogato!! read more

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Had an amazing time here! the ambiance and the food make for an amazing dining experience! plus the service is very attentive as well. definitely get the premium wagyu course! read more

Toraji Chinatown is lovely restaurant. It has a bar, many booths and table. I came in on a Saturday around 4 for an early dinner. I was greeted the minute I walked in and brought to a booth seating. The staff was great and always polite. My waiter was Kensuke. It was a special day so I ordered The Premium Wagyu Course. I was reluctant on the beef tongue but I decided to try it anyway. We started with appetizers - a tasty crisp salad. I think it was suppose to be 3 different types of kimchi and two piece of Wagyu sushi. One was cooked and one was not. Everything was Delicious! From there we went on to the grill, I let Kensuke grill since I wasn't sure how cooked everything was to be. I could eat everything raw but wanted to try it how it should be cooked. Kensuke first cooked the beef tongue. It was an Atsugiri (thick) cut they seared the sides. It was actually very good. The outside was a little crispy from the searing sort of like when you fry up sausage links and the inside was like texture of liver cooked to precision just enough that it is cooked but still uncooked but smooth and silky. It was also salted previously and I like salt. We went on to the Wagyu meat and they added in a short-rib. Kensuke cooked them one at a time so not to let anything over cook or sit to get cool. I had the seafood last a piece of scallop and lobster I took the lobster off a little early because I was scared it would over cooked but it was too early and a little rough. Next time I must wait for Kensuke. My cold noodle was next. Cold noodle with two type of seaweed, cucumber and a bit of kimchi - it gave the meal a refreshing turn from the bbq. When I initially order I thought it might be too much food but the portion was just perfect for me. Just enough but not to much. Last came the almond pudding with some fruit. Delicious!!! All I can say it was a great experience and everything was so tasty and perfect. I wanted to try the raw beef but I was full so I will definitely be back. They also gave me a coupon for another piece of sushi for my next meal. Yum Yum. Lastly Kensuke walk me to the door offered me a piece of gum and open the door. to say goodbye. Until next time I can't wait. read more

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Presentation was very nice. The bathroom was very nice. The $60 lunch special includes a few slices of meat that you cook yourself. And the stone pot beef with rice is cooked for you- it's a very nice show. However, I wish there were some vegetables provided for a balanced meal. Practically the entire menu is variations of beef and rice. I know wagyu Beef is famous and expensive, but I prefer my beef lean and not fatty. So I wasn't particularly astounded by the beef I had. We were provided complimentary mochi ice cream at the end, and there is also complementary drinks. Yuzu soda was very nice and not too sweet. read more

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Excellent food ; distinct from kbbq which is nice to shake things up once in awhile. Great service and recently obtained liquor license which was needed read more

The Best yakiniku spot in New York. Reasonable, quiet, simply good meals. And amazing service

This place was great! Service is excellent, meats were high quality. We got the standard course and everything was paced well. The space seems to be pretty well ventilated because we didn't leave smelling like bbq. The wagyu sirloin sushi was phenomenal along with the other courses. We left quite full. read more

Meat was good and staff were super friendly and accommodating!!!! Would definitely come back. Loved the ambiance!!