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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 6266 reviews

What User likes about Yakitori Taisho:
Not the best choice for group outings. We were able to secure a table for eight in the back after a short wait. It was somewhat cramped, but we made it work. The... View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Yakitori Taisho:
We visited the restaurant shortly after it opened, and it was a bit crowded. The seating was not very comfortable, making the environment less enjoyable. As for the service, it was average. The food was... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 176 reviews
Burn
22.09.2023 - 14:08

I stumble into this place it was a right choice. The food is amazing. You get the food real quick. The curry dish and onigiri was amazing . I will be coming bac...

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Eulalie
22.09.2023 - 14:08

Food was amazing curry is to die for worth it and very cheap new fav spot fried ice cream was amazing and it was matchaFood: 5/5

Grace
22.09.2023 - 14:08

This is a great yakitori restaurant. I'd rate the food a solid 3.5 out of 5. However, the ambiance and service are both excellent. The prices are very reasonabl...

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David
22.09.2023 - 14:08

I had a great experience overall. The food was delicious and arrived very quickly. We only had to wait 15 minutes to be seated on a Thursday evening. Rating for...

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Joey
22.09.2023 - 14:08

The quality has declined significantly. The chicken skin is extremely tough and lacks any juiciness. The okonomiyaki tastes like it was pre-cooked three days ag...

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Google
4.0 ★ from 1572 reviews
Miguel
25.03.2024 - 12:38

This is definitely one of NYC's best hidden gems! The food is delicious, the ambiance is charming, and the atmosphere is friendly and upbeat. The only drawback...

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Stephen
25.03.2024 - 12:38

Amongst all the restaurants on this block, this one is sort of a hidden gem. Not necessarily out of sight, this one makes you feel like you're at a Japanese bar...

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Michael
25.03.2024 - 12:38

Excellent Japanese food with an extensive menu. I love the ramen here. Good yakitori menu. Prices are very reasonable. Portion sizes are good. Open late. Can't...

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Edward
25.03.2024 - 12:38

Yakitori Taisho is a totally cool casual Japanese place. I'm a fan of their yakitori, fried tofu, quail eggs in bacon, and kimchee noodles. The hot sake and bee...

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Liem
25.03.2024 - 12:38

This spot is small, cramped, a bit shabby, and quite loud, yet I absolutely love it! You need to be in the right mindset to enjoy this place. The seating is lim...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 1982 reviews
wook
07.08.2023 - 14:52

No frills solid izakaya that has been serving up Japanese food and drinks for ever. The food is decent (not amazing) but the food and drinks are affordable. Plu...

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Corie
07.08.2023 - 14:52

My first time experiencing Japanese in NYC and it was special. Just came from the skatepark with my boy Carlos and the food was great. The octopus balls was so...

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Trey
07.08.2023 - 14:52

This Japanese yakitori grill and diner in the St. Marks area is larger than it appears. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of sitting across from the kitchen, watc...

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Ian
07.08.2023 - 14:52

This was a great experience to have Yakitori which was grilled to perfection. I will go here again and many times over and over! The service was not the greates...

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Fernando
07.08.2023 - 14:52

The atmosphere was decent and the food was generally satisfactory, aiming to adhere to traditional Japanese styles. However, some dishes seemed like they were j...

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Doordash
4.7 ★ from 244 reviews
Alejandro
17.11.2023 - 09:10

The Yaki Unagi Sushi Roll was good, but the Yaki Udon fell short of expectations.

Hanyu
17.11.2023 - 09:10

This is my favorite restaurant in the entire city. It's heartwarming and satisfying. The menu offers a wide variety of options, and the prices are very reasonab...

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Alisha
17.11.2023 - 09:10

The onigiri barely contained any fish, and the salmon was overcooked and lacking in flavor.

Janelle
17.11.2023 - 09:10

Salmon yakisoba was fishy and extremely oily. The onigiri has rice that was stale and old and had like a teaspoon of salmon. The chicken skin was thick and sogg...

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Soyoung
17.11.2023 - 09:10

Food was too salty and not tasty. I had to throw away Negi Ramen and lidako Karaage bacause it was literally too salty to eat. Overall, very unsatisfied

Menu
3.0 ★ from 3 reviews

Not the best choice for group outings. We were able to secure a table for eight in the back after a short wait. It was somewhat cramped, but we made it work. Th...

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We visited the restaurant shortly after it opened, and it was a bit crowded. The seating was not very comfortable, making the environment less enjoyable. As for...

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So-so. The prices are high for food that doesn't live up to expectations. I went with a friend and we ordered the Yaki Udon (stir-fried udon with pork and veget...

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Yelp
3.5 ★ from 1603 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.0 ★ from 686 reviews

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