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Tori to Sakana
YakitoriYakitoriSushiKaraageFort Lee NJ
A new Fort Lee Japanese restaurant where 'Chef Kaz' from Japan brings 30+ years of NYC sushi and yakitori expertise to Anderson Ave.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Fort Lee NJ
- Since
- 2025
- Chef
- Chef Kaz
Plate № 1540
About
Tori to Sakana at 1232 Anderson Ave in Fort Lee opened in November 2025. Instagram describes executive chef 'Chef Kaz' as a 'Former Corporate Executive Sushi Chef at prestigious NYC restaurants' from Japan with 'over 30 years of expertise.' The menu covers sushi, karaage, bento, and omakase party platters. Boozy Burbs covered the opening in November 2025.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tori to Sakana sits in Fort Lee NJ, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused yakitori counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Kaz — 30+ years as executive sushi chef at prestigious NYC restaurants
- Yakitori, sushi, karaage, and omakase platters
- New opening November 2025
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Frequently asked
About Tori to Sakana
- Is Tori to Sakana an authentic yakitori restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Tori to Sakana is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakitori in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Tori to Sakana located?
- Tori to Sakana is located at 1232 Anderson Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, New York, USA in the Fort Lee NJ neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tori to Sakana?
- Tori to Sakana accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Tori to Sakana?
- Tori to Sakana sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in New York.
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