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Izakaya Futago
Yakitori IzakayaYakitoriOmakase CounterJapanese CorporateMidtown East
A yakitori izakaya and omakase counter from Japan's Futago Group, serving lunch and dinner daily in the former Soba Totto space near Grand Central.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Midtown East
- Since
- 2025
Plate № 1920
About
Izakaya Futago opened in October 2025 as the latest NYC concept from the Japanese Futago Group, which also operates Yakiniku Futago in Chelsea and SoHo. The restaurant occupies the beloved space at 211 East 43rd Street previously home to Soba Totto, a long-running yakitori institution that closed after a decade. Futago continues the yakitori tradition with a menu of skewered grilled chicken and seasonal izakaya dishes, complemented by an omakase counter experience. The Midtown East location, steps from Grand Central Terminal, positions it as both a convenient post-work destination and a serious Japanese dining option for the neighborhood. The Futago Group's Japanese ownership and operational depth across multiple NYC concepts provides consistency and authenticity.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- The Futago Group brings proven Japanese culinary expertise to a legendary Midtown space with a long history of quality yakitori.
- The yakitori omakase counter offers a structured, chef-guided skewer experience that is both immersive and approachable for newcomers to the format.
- Lunch service makes this a rare yakitori destination that functions as a full-day dining option near Grand Central Terminal.
- Japanese corporate ownership with parallel success across multiple NYC locations ensures kitchen quality and ingredient sourcing are held to elevated standards.
Reopened in October 2025 as a rebrand of the former Soba Totto space; yakitori is the focal offering.
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