NOLITA, MANHATTAN
Torien
A thirteen-course yakitori omakase behind blacked-out windows, grilled over Kishu binchotan.
See current Google rating & reviews ↗Blacked-out windows on Elizabeth Street, a buzzer, a curtain: Torien is the New York sibling of Torishiki in Tokyo, and the entrance is part of the show. Inside, executive chef Hideo An works the grill like a pianist, turning, fanning and brushing skewers over binchotan from Kishu. It holds a Michelin star.
The yakitori omakase runs thirteen courses through every part of the chicken, organs included, with a few vegetable skewers between. The charcoal matters as much as the bird; its smoke becomes the room's perfume. Start with the nikomi if it is offered.
Editor’s tip
Tell them about allergies 48 hours ahead; soy and sesame cannot be avoided.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.