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Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN
Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)A5 WagyuyakinikutonguekalbiJapanese BBQChinatownBowery
Downtown Chinatown outpost of Tokyo's storied Toraji yakiniku chain, open daily for authentic Japanese BBQ with A5 Wagyu and classic tabletop grilling.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Chinatown
- Since
- 2024
- Owner
- Toraji Group (Tokyo)
Plate № 2720
About
Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN opened in January 2024 at 14-20 Elizabeth Street (also known as 46-48 Bowery) in Chinatown, becoming the second New York City location for the Tokyo-based Toraji Group, which was established in Ebisu in 1995 and has 30+ years of yakiniku heritage. The downtown location operates seven days a week from 11:30am to 11pm with no closure day, distinguishing it from the Midtown Honten. The menu follows authentic Japanese yakiniku traditions: namul and kimchi starters, premium cuts of beef tongue (atsugiri), kalbi, pork neck, and A5 Wagyu, finished with cold noodles or bibimbap. Wagyu beef sushi is a house specialty.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN sits in Chinatown, 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
- Toraji's 30-year Tokyo heritage from Ebisu — the city's premier yakiniku neighborhood — gives the AN location an authentic lineage matched by few NYC competitors.
- Seven-day-a-week operation from 11:30am to 11pm makes it the most accessible yakiniku option in downtown Manhattan.
- The Wagyu sirloin sushi — a Toraji house specialty combining premium BBQ beef and sushi craftsmanship — is a genuinely unique offering.
- The Chinatown/Bowery location gives downtown diners direct access to Tokyo-caliber yakiniku without traveling to Midtown.
Address appears as both '18 Elizabeth St' (Yelp) and '14-20 Elizabeth Street / 46-48 Bowery' (official Toraji site). Same location. Opened January 24, 2024.
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Frequently asked
About Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN
- Is Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN an authentic yakiniku (japanese bbq) restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for yakiniku (japanese bbq) in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused yakitori format.
- Where is Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN located?
- Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN is located at 18 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013, New York, United States in the Chinatown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN?
- Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN?
- Yakiniku Toraji NYC AN sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakiniku (japanese bbq) of this format in New York.
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