MenuPages

We ordered the omakase and each item was pretty tasty (it came with about 10 skewers, a rice dish and a sorbet/ice cream. Yes, it is a little smoky, but not to the point where it really bothered me. I don't know if I would go back as it was a bit pricey (for meat on a stick).

Please don't read this review as someone who doesn't get it. I lived in Japan for a decade, I speak the language very well, and visit Japan with my spouse at least once a year. I know the difference between good and poor experiences in a Japanese restaurant. As I entered on a Monday at 6PM, I was told several times that they have NO SUSHI. I never asked for any, nor did I imply that I was there for sushi. I knew that it was a yakitori-ya, and that's why I went. I actually bring my own charcoal from Japan to make my own yakitori during the warmer months. Next I was seated in what was easily the worst seat in the restaurant, right near the kitchen - now I wouldn't have complained, except at this time there were no other customers in the restaurant. I could also understand if there were reservations that would be honored. It took about an hour and forty-five minutes for my meal - which was fair ... the thing is during this time only two other customers came in, tow Japanese expats who were sat at the best seats, and invited to drink with the rest of the staff. I was hurried through out my meal, and a waitress actually lifted the soy sauce to pour on my yakitori (WTF?) at one point. I over heard the conversations around me, and was disgusted by my treatment in this restaurant.

An eatery which you would want to re-visit and enjoy the good food and genuine Japanese atmosphere.

Food is amazing. What an incredible experience.

The food is delicious and the service very pleasant. I want to go back and eat there again. But, that said, the anonymous posters have a point about the level of smoke. I expect a yakitori place to have smoke, but Tori Shin is excessively smoky. It's hard-to-breath smoky. Grateful-to-escape smoky. Marlboro Man-in-your-car-with-the-windows-rolled-up smoky. Also, be warned: there are four seats you should refuse to accept, the four at the counter diagonally farthest from the front door . They are isolated in a little box of space into which you have to squeeze to get to them. The air is dead in that corner despite the household fan set on the floor and you are right on top of one of the grills which super heats the stagnant air. We were sweating profusely, I mean wiping sweat from our eyes as we ate, and ended up not ordering more just to escape into fresh, cool air.

Finally got a chance to dine here and tried their Omakase (which doesn't include the rice dish or dessert). Food was excellent. Very Japanese environment which I enjoyed. My boyfriend and I were happy with our visit here but I thought the price tag was little bit higher than what I expected...($300 with tip).

I am totally baffled by the anonymous reviews listed previously. Not exactly sure what the people were looking for but this is the real deal. It is smokey, as Yakitori places will be, and it isn't cheap, but it is one of the true dining experiences in the city, and totally authentic! The Wings are my favorite part, absolutely amazing. Smokey, crispy delicious!!! I would recommend it to anyone, who wants to spend a few hours in Japan, because this is as close as it gets!!! The menu goes to a la Carte after 10pm, if you want more control over the menu. The fact that the client base is virtually all Japanese, should speak volumes.