About Yakiniku Tohbay

Located at 253 W 55th St #2Fl, New York, NY 10019, Yakiniku Tohbay is a delightful haven for lovers of Japanese BBQ in the heart of New York City. With a reputation for exceptional comfort food and top-notch service, this restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience where you can savor the true flavors of yakiniku. Whether you're looking to indulge in a hearty meal or enjoy a casual dinner with friends, Yakiniku Tohbay has something for everyone.

The restaurant’s menu is packed with flavorful offerings, featuring an array of grilled meats, vegetables, and delicious sides. As a specialty yakiniku restaurant, guests can enjoy high-quality cuts of beef, chicken, and seafood, all perfectly grilled to order. The restaurant is also known for providing vegetarian options, ensuring that there's something to satisfy everyone’s taste. Whether you're a carnivore or a vegetarian, Yakiniku Tohbay’s menu caters to a variety of dietary preferences.

One of the standout features of Yakiniku Tohbay is its inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place for a casual meal or a celebratory dinner. The cozy yet modern ambiance, combined with the friendly service, creates a welcoming environment for diners. The restaurant offers comfort food that’s not only delicious but also feels like home, making it a go-to spot for those craving a warm, satisfying meal.

Yakiniku Tohbay also provides convenient services such as accepting reservations, allowing guests to plan ahead and enjoy a seamless dining experience. The restaurant makes it easy for everyone to enjoy a meal, with the option to pay via credit cards, making the dining experience even more hassle-free.

For those who enjoy pairing their meal with a drink, Yakiniku Tohbay serves a selection of spirits, offering a perfect complement to the grilled dishes. Whether you prefer a chilled beer or a crafted cocktail, there’s something to enhance your dining experience.

If you're looking for a place to indulge in authentic yakiniku, explore vegetarian options, and enjoy a relaxed dining environment, Yakiniku Tohbay is the perfect choice. With great food, excellent service, and a comfortable setting, it's no wonder this spot has earned positive reviews from both locals and visitors alike.

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“ Great yakiniku or Japanese BBQ joint. Items are reasonably priced. Service was good. Everything was clean. Highly suggest you make a reservation via phone. Each item is great to share between two people. The meats were excellent quality. About 80g per item. There are Kobe cuts, Miyazaki A5 cuts and Angus cuts. Beef tongue is a must both the regular cut and premium cut were great. Kobe flap meat was tender and flavorful. Miyazaki A5 lifter meat was excellent. We were really here for the intestines. Liver sashimi was fresh and tasty. Yes, it's raw liver and it was great. We also ordered one of each intestine; small, large, mountain chain, tripe, and another liver for grilling. I highly recommend the small intestine (harumone or goochang). These were 100g per item. Definitely get a bowl of rice with it. The fat and the meat goes super well with rice. Any rice. 5/5 for the hot tea at the end! And the matcha pudding was good as dessert. Great cuts and fresh. Cuts you probably won't find anywhere. Good value. Good portions. Clean place. Excellent service. ”

Jackson May

“ Phenomenal restaurant. We wanted to go to the place next door originally (which is also great) but we’ve seen this one and I decided to experiment. We’ve never done the “cook for yourself” thing with various meats before so this was our first time and we had a blast. We tried the wagyu and the beef tongue. Clearly the meat is high quality and it was thinly sliced so it’s ready in a minute or two. Both the edamame and the cabbage appetizers were good and my bibimbap was amazing as well as my husband’s curry. Sake is also tasty and we arrived at the right time as there was happy hour with 50% off drinks. Yay! Our waitress was lovely, polite and very helpful (as I mentioned this was our first time in a restaurant like this so we needed some guidance, lol). The tea at the end of the meal was such a thoughtful gesture. Highly recommended!! ”

Alexandra Dékány

“ A Japanese yakiniku place. Food was pretty good but service was too slow even though it was not busy at all. Happy hour deal is a good deal. The meats’ quality were good. The temperature of restaurant was a little cold. ”

perle75nyc

“ Great service! We’ve booked the table for 6 adults and 5 kids at 5:45pm, the table was ready for us when we got there. It’s quiet, kids friendly; they even kept our strollers into a secure space! The meat is fresh with some great cuts; the bibimbap and other stone bowls were on the smaller side, my kid could finish one bowl and still be hungry. But food was nice and hot when served. ”

Cherri Chan

“ Reason for visiting: dinner while on vacation Date/time of visit: Wednesday night, ~7:00 PM Parking: street parking; we walked from the Marriott Residence Inn Manhattan/Central Park Party size: 17 (6 kids) Environment/ambience: was quiet, until we got there, haha. No TVs, clean restaurant. Bathroom was clean as well. First floor has a small bar I believe; we were sat on the second floor. We were split into 2 tables right next to each other since our party was large. Each table had 2 burners, cooking pits. Service: was good. He was attentive and came around often, was always around when we needed something. Food: we ordered the following: pork belly, octopus/squid, kimchi, assorted Wagyu meat, assorted beef, beer, sake, rice (grain and white) Cost: expensive, ~$1200 total. When they label meat by the grams, you know it will be expensive (portions in LA seem to be more than NY) ”

Michael Han

“ Pretty good yakiniku, although it’s a little pricy but overall is pretty good! I would recommend the assorted set and the assorted marinated beef set! The raw egg rice is pretty good in terms of the flavor, but the $7 price is a bit pricy. Overall, still a recommended yakiniku restaurant with great service and meat! ”

Stanley L

“ Good quality food, fast service. The assorted beef platter is a good option. The individual meat dishes are much smaller than what you see on the photos. Stick to the BBQ meats, the other dishes are so so. Service is fast and very friendly. ”

Jacqueline Chen

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