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Yakitori Totto
YakitoriYakitoriMidtown WestJapanese-owned
Owner Bobby Munekata's second-floor yakitori bar on West 55th Street — a mind-boggling selection of skewers in a casual, lively setting that has been a Midtown institution for nearly two decades.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Midtown West
- Since
- 2003
- Owner
- Ryuichi 'Bobby' Munekata
Plate № 1640
About
Yakitori Totto at 251 West 55th Street (Second Floor) is owned by Ryuichi 'Bobby' Munekata, who also owns Totto Ramen next door. The restaurant serves a wide range of yakitori skewers over binchōtan charcoal and has been consistently praised by The Infatuation and New York Magazine for its 'mind-boggling selection.' The second-floor setting and late-night hours give it a distinctly Japanese after-work character.
Neighborhood & visiting
Yakitori Totto sits in Midtown West, 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
- Japanese owner Bobby Munekata — also behind Totto Ramen
- The Infatuation: 'mind-boggling selection of skewers'
- Second-floor setting with a Japanese izakaya atmosphere
- Binchōtan charcoal grill — authentic yakitori technique
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Frequently asked
About Yakitori Totto
- Is Yakitori Totto an authentic yakitori restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Yakitori Totto 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 Totto located?
- Yakitori Totto is located at 251 West 55th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10019, New York, USA in the Midtown West neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakitori Totto?
- Yakitori Totto accepts reservations online. For an authentic yakitori experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Yakitori Totto?
- Yakitori Totto sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for yakitori of this format in New York.
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