What is the best Bbq restaurant in Midtown East?

Yakiniku Toraji is our top pick for Bbq restaurants in Midtown East, scoring 8.3/10. Tokyo-born yakiniku house where you grill high-quality cuts yourself in a sleek Midtown room.

Any insider tips for Yakiniku Toraji?

Ask for staff guidance on grill timing for thicker wagyu cuts to hit perfect doneness.

What should I order at Yakiniku Toraji?

Diamond Cut Kalbi, beef tongue, ox tail rice soup.

When should I visit Yakiniku Toraji?

Weeknight dinners or unhurried weekend evenings for full experience.

Who should go to Yakiniku Toraji?

BBQ lovers craving Japanese-style grilling near Grand Central.

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Yakiniku Toraji

Tokyo-born yakiniku house where you grill high-quality cuts yourself in a sleek Midtown room.

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#1 Yakiniku Toraji

8.3

$$$ Midtown East – Grand Central

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A Tokyo-born yakiniku specialist bringing Japanese-style tabletop grilling to Midtown East, Yakiniku Toraji focuses on well-marbled cuts, precise marinades, and shareable sets built for lingering meals. Diners come for wagyu kalbi, tongue, and bento-style lunch combos in a polished room a short walk from Grand Central.

Must-Try Dishes: Diamond Cut Kalbi (thick-cut boneless short rib), Harami and Kalbi Bento Box, Ox Tail Rice Soup

What makes it special: Tokyo-born yakiniku house where you grill high-quality cuts yourself in a sleek Midtown room.

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