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Yakitori Torishin
YakitoriYakitoriBinchōtanMichelinHell's Kitchen
The first yakitori restaurant in the United States to earn a Michelin star — seven consecutive stars for this Hell's Kitchen counter, grilling over Kishu binchōtan charcoal.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Hell's Kitchen
- Since
- 2007
- Chef
- Shu Ikeda
Plate № 100
About
Yakitori Torishin opened in 2007 on West 53rd Street with chef Atsushi Kono, who earned its first Michelin star and held it for seven consecutive years — a US first for yakitori. After Kono departed in 2019 to open Kono, owner Shu Ikeda assumed the kitchen. The menu runs from simple salt-grilled thigh to elaborate skewer compositions, and the small counter seats serious diners alongside an extensive sake and whisky list.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakitori Torishin sits in Hell's Kitchen, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional yakitori restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- First yakitori restaurant in the US to earn a Michelin star — 7 consecutive years
- Kishu binchōtan charcoal grill — precise heat control
- Intimate counter setting with full skewer menu
- Extensive sake and Japanese whisky program
Chef Atsushi Kono departed in 2019 to open Kono (Chinatown).
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Frequently asked
About Yakitori Torishin
- Is Yakitori Torishin an authentic yakitori restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Yakitori Torishin 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 Yakitori Torishin located?
- Yakitori Torishin is located at 362 West 53rd St, New York, NY 10019 (,), New York, USA in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakitori Torishin?
- Yakitori Torishin does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular yakitori restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yakitori Torishin?
- Yakitori Torishin sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in New York.
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