YAKINIKU TORAJI

4.8

200 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

Toraji is a “yakiniku” style BBQ restaurant.
Since our first shop has been established in 1995 in Tokyo, Ebisu area, we came a long way.
Starting with “namuru” and “kimchi” Korean style steamed and pickeled vegetables, continuing with tongue, ribs and/or outside skirt, finishing with cold noodles or “pibimpab”korean style mixed rice .
bowl. We are comited to provide you the “yakiniku” you want for the days you feel like having a “yakiniku”.
We as pro won`t do any compromise in terms of ingredients, taste or service, Toraji will continue to promote the right way the yakiniku culture, bringing taste, happiness and health to our customers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Yakiniku
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:45 pm
Phone number
(929) 417-2629
Website
https://torajiny.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
217 E 43rd St 1f, New York, NY 10017-4701
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
43rd Street Between 2nd and 3rd Avenue
Parking details
None
Public transit
4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines, Metro-North Railroad, and M101, M102, M103, M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32 and M42 buses to Grand Central Terminal
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Standard Course
$98.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us Appetizers: Home-made Assorted Kimchi, Large Cut Japanese Black Wagyu Beef Sushi, Yukhoe - Beef Tartar Main: Prime Beef Tongue, Prawn - Ebi, Tontoro - Pork neck, Assorted 4 different Prime Beef, A5 Wagyu Beef Soup and Rice or Cold Noodle Soup Dessert: Homemade Almond Pudding Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or uncooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
TORAJI 2023 Course
$148.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us Appetizers: Home-made Assorted Kimchi, Large Cut Japanese Black Wagyu Beef Sushi, Yukhoe - Beef Tartar Main: TORAJI Traditional Steak Cut Selection (Prime Wagyu Sirloin / Prime Beef Tongue / Prime Tenderloin), Lobster / 1 piece, TORAJI Premium Selection (Boneless Short Rib / Outside Skirt / Rib Finger), A5 Wagyu Beef Soup and Rice or Cold Noodle Soup Dessert: Homemade Almond Pudding Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or uncooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
Tasting Course
$168.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us Appetizers: Home-made Assorted Kimchi, Large Cut Japanese Black Wagyu Beef Sushi, Yukhoe - Beef Tartar Main: Thick-Cut Prime Beef Tongue, Thick-Cut Prime Harami - Outside Skirt, Prawn and Scallop 1 pc each, A5 Japanese Black Wagyu Beef 2 Different Cuts 2 Slices each, A5 Wagyu Beef Soup and Rice or Cold Noodle Soup Dessert: Homemade Almond Pudding Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or uncooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

TORAJI Salad$10.00
Lettuce, Onion, Carrot and Cucumber Mixed in House Soy Sauce Dressing
Nori - Seaweed Salad$12.00
Lettuce, Wakame & Toasted Seaweed, Onion, Carrot and Cucumber Mixed in House Soy Sauce Dressing
Goma - Sesame Salad$9.00
Lettuce and Cucumber Mixed in House Sesame Dressing
Negi - Spicy Scallion Salad*$9.00
Lettuce and Scallion Mixed in House Spicy Dressing
Sangchu - Red Leaf Lettuce$9.00
Red Leaf Lettuce and Cucumber with Our Special Ssamjang - Spicy Dipping Sauce for Wrapping Meat

Kimchi

Assorted Kimchi*$12.00
Napa, Radish and Cucumber Kimchi
Hakusai - Napa Kimchi*$9.00
Spicy Pickled Napa
Kakuteki - Radish Kimchi*$9.00
Spicy Pickled Radish
Oikimchi - Cucumber Kimchi*$9.00
Spicy Pickled Cucumber

Appetizers

Edamame$6.00
Boild Soybean
Assorted Namul$12.00
Seasoned Spinach, Spring, Radish & Carrot and Bean Sprout
Ninniku$8.00
Flash-Fried Garlic - Flash-Fried Garlic and Vegetables
Yakko*$6.00
Spicy Tofu - Cold Tofu with Spicy Sauce
Yakinori$5.00
Seasoned Toasted Seaweed with Sesame Oil
Kyuri$5.00
Whole Cucumber

Sushi, Sashimi

Sirloin Sushi (1 Pcs)$10.00
1pcs of Wagyu Sirloin Beef Sushi with Special Sushi Sauce
Yukhoe - Beef Tartare$18.00
Shredded Raw Beef Marinated in Special Yukhoe Sauce with Yolk on Top
Spicy Mixed Offal Sashimi*$12.00
Boiled Mix Offal Marinated in Spicy Sauce with Yolk on Top

Seafood

Kaisen
Assorted Seafood
- MP
Lobster$25.00
Ebi$14.00
Prawn
Hotate$14.00
Scallop

Pork

Tontoro$15.00
Pork Neck
Buta Kalbi$14.00
Pork Belly

Vegetables

Yasai$12.00
Assorted Vegetables
Negiyaki$8.00
Leek
Shiitake$8.00
Mushroom
Corn$8.00

Beef Tongue

Atsugiri$38.00
Thick-Cut Prime Beef Tongue
Tanshio$25.00
Beef Tongue
Negibaka White$6.00
Chopped Scallion
Negibaka Red*$6.00
Spicy Chopped Scallion

TORAJI A5 Wagyu

TORAJI Assorted A5 Wagyu
- 3 - 4 Servings$260.00
Wagyu Sirloin Steak
- 1 - 4 Servings$130.00
Wagyu A5 Fillet Steak
w/ Brandy-Butter-Garlic Sauce
- 1 - 4 Servings$130.00
TORAJI Traditional Steak Cut Selection$75.00
Prime Wagyu Sirloin / Prime Beef Tongue / Prime Tenderloin: 1 slice each
Premium TORAJI Selection$60.00
Choice of Sauce or Salt
A5 Wagyu Chuk Rib$48.00
A5 Wagyu Shimofuri Kalbi$38.00
Prime Boneless Short Rib

Beef

Choice of Sauce or Salt

Shimofuri Kalbi$38.00
Prime Boneless Short Rib
Kalbi$24.00
Boneless Short Rib
Nakaochi Kalbi$20.00
Rib Finger
Diamond - Cut Kalbi$28.00
Boneless Short Rib Steak
Prime Harami - Thin Cut$22.00
Outside Skirt
Signature Prime Harami - Thick Cut$32.00
Outside Skirt
Kuro Miso Harami$26.00
Outside Skirt
Fillet$22.00
Thick cut Tenderloin

Chicken

Marinated with Salt$16.00
Marinated with Toraji Sauce$16.00
Marinated Salt with Yuzu Dipping Sauce$18.00
Marinated with Spicy Sauce$18.00

Horumon Beef Offal

Choice of Sauce or Salt

Assorted Horumon$28.00
Assorted Offal
Shibire$12.00
Sweetbread
Mino$12.00
Blanket Tripe - The First Stomach
Tsurami$12.00
Cheek
Tetchan$12.00
Large Intestine
Tanago$9.00
Tongue Kalbi - The Lower Part of Beef Tongu
Giara$9.00
Abomasum - Reed Tripe - The Fourth Stomach
Hatsu$9.00
Heart

Noodles

Reimen - Cold Noodle Soup*$18.00
Noodle with Kimchi, Scallion and Boiled Egg in Cold Chicken Broth Soup
Yukgaejang Noodle - Spicy Noodle Soup**$19.00
Noodle with Beef, Assorted Namul, Chive, Scallion and Egg in Spicy Beef Broth Soup
Bibim Men - Spicy Mix Noodle**$19.00
Spicy Cold Noodle with Kimchi, Scallion, Cucumber, Green Salad and Egg

Soup

Yukgaejang Soup - Spicy Beef Soup**$15.00
Beef, Assorted Namul, Chive, Scallion and Egg in Spicy Beef Broth Soup
Korigom Tang Soup - Oxtail Soup$15.00
Beef Tail, Radish, Scallion and Egg in Beef Broth Soup
Garlic Scallion Soup$15.00
Beef Tail and Scallion in Beef Broth Soup
Tamago Soup - Egg Soup$12.00
Radish, Carrot, Chive, Scallion and Egg in Beef Broth Soup
Wakame Soup - Seaweed Soup$12.00
Wakame Seaweed and Scallion in Beef Broth Soup
Jjigae Soup - Spicy Soft Tofu Stew**$22.00
Kimchi, Tofu, Bean Sprout, Radish, Carrot, Chive, Scallion and Egg in Beef Broth Soup

Rice

Premium Sirloin Rice Bowl$60.00
Wagyu Sirloin Beef over Rice with Yolk on Top
Hot Stone Bibimbap with Eel$28.00
Eel, Assorted Namul and Egg over Rice with Chili Paste in a Sizzling Stone Pot
Yukgaejang - Spicy Rice Soup*$18.00
Rice with Beef, Assorted Namul, Chive, Scallion and Egg in Spicy Beef Broth Soup
Korigom Tang - Oxtail Rice Soup$18.00
Rice with Beef Tail, Radish, Scallion and Egg in Beef Broth Soup
Garlic Scallion Rice Soup$18.00
Rice with Beef Tail and Scallion in Beef Broth Soup
Gukbap - Vegetable Rice Soup$14.00
Rice with Radish, Carrot, Chive, Scallion and Egg in Beef Broth Soup
Ishiyaki Hot Stone Bibimbap*
Assorted Namul, Napa Kimchi and Egg over Rice with Chili Paste in a Sizzling Stone Pot
- W/ Beef$20.00
- Wo/ Beef$22.00
Okayu - Oxtail Rice Porridge$18.00
Rice with Beef Tail in Beef Broth Soup
Negitama Rice - Chopped Scallion over Rice$8.00
Seasoned Chopped Scallion and Yolk over Rice
Steamed White Rice
- Medium$3.00
- Large$4.00

Special Condiments

Ssamjang - Spicy Dipping Sauce$2.00
Gochujang - Mild Chili Paste$2.00
Yangnyeomjang - Chili Paste$2.00
Garlic Paste$2.00
Raw Garlic$2.00
Yuzu Dipping Sauce$4.00
Raw Egg$2.00
Wasabi$2.00
Sesame Oil$2.00
w/Pepper or Salt
Rock Salt$2.00
Brandy with Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce$8.00

Dessert

Homemade Almond Pudding$8.00
Vanilla Ice Cream w/ Soybean Flour$6.00
Red Bean Ice Cream w/ Red Bean$6.00
Strawberry Ice Cream w/ Berry Sauce$6.00
Green Tea Ice Cream w/ Red Bean$6.00
Lemon Sorbetto$6.00
Kid's Bear - Chocolate Gelato$10.00

What 200 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Japanese
Manhattan
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

YAKINIKU TORAJI offers "excellent clean food" with "wonderful service" in a cozy, peaceful atmosphere. Guests rave about the "top quality meat," particularly the A5 Wagyu, and appreciate the attentive staff. Despite occasional service issues, the restaurant provides a unique dining experience reminiscent of Japan, making it a "great place" worth revisiting.

200 Reviews

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Avishan
VIP
New York City
75 reviews
5.0
75 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best food, best service. Best Restuarant in New York! Arigato
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Regino
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with my partner for a date night. We tried the Premium Course and it was amazing. The food, the atmosphere, the staff, and the privacy. Thanks for this phenomenal experience.
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Ruth
San Francisco
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
First, let me say that the food in this restaurant is terrific. And it has to be for me to go back again and again especially since the service is so terrible that it feels disrespectful and even uncomfortable. I cannot blame the servers - they are trying as hard as they can, but they are sadly understaffed, so you have to wait and wait, wave your hands around, and sometimes just get up and go stand in front of them and ask for what you need. For the prices of the food please get an extra server when you are busy. Also, it is impossible to make an ordinary reservation on line or on any of the reservation apps because if someone else calls the restaurant they will give them preference even if you make a reservation in advance. Tonight they would not seat us at a table we reserved because someone else had called and asked for it - even though we arrived early and the other guests came almost 20 minutes late!!! And they had no other alternative to us other than to sit at the counter. Since I we are both elderly and I have a bad back it was very difficult to sit at the counter. Meanwhile we see these two young people come a long time after we arrived being seated at the table we reserved. Very bad service and very rude way to treat customers - especially elderly ones who should receive some consideration and respect. As I said in the beginning the food is so good that we keep coming back so next time I will have to call them and take the business away from Yelp and Open Table since they do not honor reservations we get through you.
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Hikari
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great value during lunch. Service was also wonderful. Waiter speaks fluent Japanese!
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Alice
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Waitress was cold and seemed too upset for no reason didn’t bother checking with us at all
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Kelly
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent clean food. Wonderful service. We had a cozy table and it wasn’t loud. 2nd time there.
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Yasuo
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed the taste as much as in Japan. Thank you very much.
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Hiroto
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Will return for sure for lunch specials and drinks
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Nami
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive staff there. Atmosphere is very ideal, food is amazing, will be back again in the near future.
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Angie
Baltimore
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was great but the service was horrible considering the price paid.
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FAQs

YAKINIKU TORAJI offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (929) 417-2629.

YAKINIKU TORAJI is rated 4.8 stars by 200 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

217 E 43rd St 1f, New York, NY 10017-4701

Additional information

Cross street
43rd Street Between 2nd and 3rd Avenue
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Barbecue, Yakiniku
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines, Metro-North Railroad, and M101, M102, M103, M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32 and M42 buses to Grand Central Terminal
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://torajiny.com/
Phone number
(929) 417-2629

YAKINIKU TORAJI

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Standard Course

TORAJI 2023 Course

Tasting Course

Salad

TORAJI Salad$10.00

Nori - Seaweed Salad$12.00

Goma - Sesame Salad$9.00

Negi - Spicy Scallion Salad*$9.00

Sangchu - Red Leaf Lettuce$9.00

Kimchi

Assorted Kimchi*$12.00

Hakusai - Napa Kimchi*$9.00

Kakuteki - Radish Kimchi*$9.00

Oikimchi - Cucumber Kimchi*$9.00

Appetizers

Edamame$6.00

Assorted Namul$12.00

Ninniku$8.00

Yakko*$6.00

Yakinori$5.00

Kyuri$5.00

Sushi, Sashimi

Sirloin Sushi (1 Pcs)$10.00

Yukhoe - Beef Tartare$18.00

Spicy Mixed Offal Sashimi*$12.00

Seafood

Kaisen

Lobster$25.00

Ebi$14.00

Hotate$14.00

Pork

Tontoro$15.00

Buta Kalbi$14.00

Vegetables

Yasai$12.00

Negiyaki$8.00

Shiitake$8.00

Corn$8.00

Beef Tongue

Atsugiri$38.00

Tanshio$25.00

Negibaka White$6.00

Negibaka Red*$6.00

TORAJI A5 Wagyu

TORAJI Assorted A5 Wagyu

Wagyu Sirloin Steak

Wagyu A5 Fillet Steak

TORAJI Traditional Steak Cut Selection$75.00

Premium TORAJI Selection$60.00

A5 Wagyu Chuk Rib$48.00

A5 Wagyu Shimofuri Kalbi$38.00

Beef

Shimofuri Kalbi$38.00

Kalbi$24.00

Nakaochi Kalbi$20.00

Diamond - Cut Kalbi$28.00

Prime Harami - Thin Cut$22.00

Signature Prime Harami - Thick Cut$32.00

Kuro Miso Harami$26.00

Fillet$22.00

Chicken

Marinated with Salt$16.00

Marinated with Toraji Sauce$16.00

Marinated Salt with Yuzu Dipping Sauce$18.00

Marinated with Spicy Sauce$18.00

Horumon Beef Offal

Assorted Horumon$28.00

Shibire$12.00

Mino$12.00

Tsurami$12.00

Tetchan$12.00

Tanago$9.00

Giara$9.00

Hatsu$9.00

Noodles

Reimen - Cold Noodle Soup*$18.00