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Yakitori Tori Shin
Tori Shin is Not your ordinary grilled chicken definitely not your usual Japanese restaurant.Bincho-tan(charcoal) yakitori,organic chicken,fine sake and sho-chu.In NewYork, there are a growing number of Yakitori restaurants, but Tori Shin stays true to it"s roots, and true to the art.Tori Shin is the only bonafide yakitoriya(chicken griller)with over 40 different unique chicken skewers offered. And Tori Shin remains the only yakitoriya directly linked to a highly-respected, and successful yakitoriya in Tokyo, Japan.
We are proud and grateful of compliments from our Japanese patrons as being true-to style of the Tokyo food culture scene, but our dream was to share this Tokyo experience with others. Since the beginning,our mission was to promote the most authentic,Tokyo stile yakitori experience,using the highest quality ingredients,hence the name Tori Shin:True chicken. Seatings are mainly at the counter, with cook performances.
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We are proud and grateful of compliments from our Japanese patrons as being true-to style of the Tokyo food culture scene, but our dream was to share this Tokyo experience with others. Since the beginning,our mission was to promote the most authentic,Tokyo stile yakitori experience,using the highest quality ingredients,hence the name Tori Shin:True chicken. Seatings are mainly at the counter, with cook performances.
75 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 75 reviews
5 stars
(36)
4 stars
(27)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(53)
- neighborhood gem(31)
- special occasion(16)
- hot spot(7)
- good for groups(6)
- late-night find(5)
Yakitori Tori Shin Reviews List
Review 1 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing japonesse
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As good as Tokio best restaurant"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been to Torishin many times. Unfortunately, this time the service was very poor. We had to ask for water several times and they finally brought us water after 20-30 min. Getting a refill was even harder.... Even the Sake we ordered took forever to arrive at our table. The food which is usually very good was brought to us some what cold most of the time as it was sitting on the counter waiting for a server to bring to our table. Maybe the place, which is small, has gotten too crowded for them to provide good service."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 3 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been here a number of times when I have friends who are visiting from out of town - and have always had a good experience. The yakitori is really well done and prepared, and my favorites are the aorta, gizzard, chicken meatballs, and the chicken oyster. First-timers should try for the omakase menu (or chef's selection) which is reasonably priced and includes a selection from the 'special skewer' section. Generally you are not able to choose the skewers even then, although you are allowed to make requests (although it is not guaranteed that they will be able to accomodate you) and tell the chef what you don't eat. They have a good selection of sake as well to complement your meal. In short, go with an open mind and empty stomach!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my second visit to Tori Shin and it was even better than the first. This is some of the greatest food and sake that I have ever had, and the service is perfect. It's definitely pricey, but well worth the expense. And I rarely say that."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Never visit again!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"All food is too much salt ! Chikin is not jucy.
Frozen yakitori are better this restaurant.
We don't find reasons why they got Michelin star?
Poor food poor service!"
Frozen yakitori are better this restaurant.
We don't find reasons why they got Michelin star?
Poor food poor service!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome piece of Tokyo in NYC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Excellent food! One of the best Yakitori places I have eaten in many countries. Service is good. Ambience is smoky at times, exhaust system can be improve. Food quality is great and surely will return next time I'm back in NYC."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 7 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Where's the star quality?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Your dining experience at this place is going to be greatly affected by where you are seated. If you, like me and my company, are seated in the corner behind a large pillar almost completely obstructing the view of the rest of the restaurant then the ambiance is completely lost.
I will admit that the skewers of inner thigh meat was fantastic. However at $55 for the Omakase I shouldn't have to have two skewers of great taste and the rest being of equal quality to anything I could find in Chinatown at one tenth of the price. I'm perplexed as to why this place has a Michelin star."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
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Review 8 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All the food was so good.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"All the food was so good. Even green tea icecream was so different. Felt like as if we were in Tokyo. We had so much fun!!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is my four time to Tori
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my four time to Tori Shin and every time it is great. I had the omakase and love it. My favorite is the chicken soft bone."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
was unaware yakitori could
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"was unaware yakitori could taste so good"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 11 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tori shin is my all time favorite!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tori shin is my all time favorite! Go everytime I visit Manhatten."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food and one of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food and one of the best omakase deals in the city for $55."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2007
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food and service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food and service! I've eaten at Torishin many times and it is my absolute favorite place for Yaki Tori. A recent trip to Tokyo confirmed my opinion of the excellent quality of this restaurant. It is as good as you'll find in Tokyo."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Rip Off!!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really dissapointed, was so looking forward to a great meal, sadly didn't go that way. Started with the Waygu beef, which was so dry we had to chew on it, and ofcourse we ordered 2 of these since we love Wagyu, what a waste.
The chicken was so so, not bad but not a wow either, nothing to go back for.
The veges are the only good thing here!
The service was non existent, would be better if we could order and go pick it up from the grill ourselves.
Don't waste you time and money here, there are a gazillion other places to eat in this wonderful city!!"
The chicken was so so, not bad but not a wow either, nothing to go back for.
The veges are the only good thing here!
The service was non existent, would be better if we could order and go pick it up from the grill ourselves.
Don't waste you time and money here, there are a gazillion other places to eat in this wonderful city!!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2006
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Review 15 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Foods are prepared carefully
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Foods are prepared carefully and well. The ingredients are very fresh."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 16 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great but we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great but we had seat by the door and every time someone came in (which was every few minutes in this busy restaurant) a cool gust of wind came with them. Really cold and distracting!
The service was uneven between attentive and very polite to distracted and overwhelmed.
The service was uneven between attentive and very polite to distracted and overwhelmed.
The food was delicious and the saving grace, with great sake and shochu seletion"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 17 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Tiny portions, very slow service,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tiny portions, very slow service, modest quality."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2004
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Review 18 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is amazing, and the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is amazing, and the service is superior. The staff helps you through the menu (try the Chef's tasting menu) and explains each dish as they bring it out. It is a fantastic environment and it is fun to be sitting right by the bar / BBQ station and watch them prepare everything right in front of you. Overall a fantastic spot."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Yakitori! Good Sake
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Yakitori! Good Sake in an authentic setting."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food and attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and attentive service. My favorite restaurant!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 21 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Dashimaki Tamago
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"You have to wait for a while even if you make a reservation. In spite of I made reservation at 7pm, I could sit a table at 8:15pm.
However, I love their "Dashimaki Takago". but if you want to eat it, you need to order Dashimaki when you open the door. because they need 30min to one hour to cook."
However, I love their "Dashimaki Takago". but if you want to eat it, you need to order Dashimaki when you open the door. because they need 30min to one hour to cook."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 22 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best customer service, we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best customer service, we arrived a hour early due to mis-calculating the traveling time, they still gave us a table as soon as they can without having us to sit an hour long^^"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 23 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food comes out very good overall.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food comes out very good overall. But sometimes there's some disappointing skewers served up (unevenly cooked). Other patrons told me rumors that the old chef had left. Our party, all previously having dined here, all agreed that this time was a little lesser experience. Will try again in the hopes that the kitchen returns to its previous high grade quality. (Have marked it as "notable wine list" but really mean to say "notable sake list")"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 24 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Some of the chicken skewers
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Some of the chicken skewers were cooked to perfection, however my wagyu beef was over cooked, and since they use the same sauce on everything, all the skewers taste very similar considering the flavor profile.
Allow at least 2-3 hours for dinner, because its extremely slow. We had the chefs menu, which promised 7 meat skewers and 3 vegetable skewers, they announced final skewer at our skewer number six, after a talk with the chef, they served us two more vegetable skewers, and within 1.5hrs we were only served 4 skewers.
I've been here many different times, I'd say they have their good days and bad days, be there for a late dinner, as there are less people and better services offered."
Allow at least 2-3 hours for dinner, because its extremely slow. We had the chefs menu, which promised 7 meat skewers and 3 vegetable skewers, they announced final skewer at our skewer number six, after a talk with the chef, they served us two more vegetable skewers, and within 1.5hrs we were only served 4 skewers.
I've been here many different times, I'd say they have their good days and bad days, be there for a late dinner, as there are less people and better services offered."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
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Review 25 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Reservations are a must. Small
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Reservations are a must. Small and cozy"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 26 for Yakitori Tori Shin
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and the ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and the ambiance are great, all a bit tight but that adds to the fun of the place. Main problem was that I had a confirmed reservation and still had to wait 45 minutes till the table was ready."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2007
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Yakitori Tori Shin
Based on the average of (49) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic