Soba Totto

Unfortunately, this restaurant was my least favorite meal on my recent trip to NYC. I came in expecting to order yakitori but was informed by the waitress that more than half of the yakitori menu was unavailable. The jidori chicken karaage was tasteless and the lemon it was served with was completely dry, but at least the chicken was juicy. My one suggestion for improvement is to serve this dish with some kewpie mayo or some form of sauce. The Salmon Ikura Don that I ordered came with six THINLY sliced salmon pieces and a large amount of rice. At least there was a decent amount of ikura to balance out the disappointing serving of salmon. However, for $30 this dish was beyond a rip off. My dad ordered the traditional soba and while it wasn’t horrible, it wasn’t worth another visit. The service was alright, nothing worth noting. For two appetizers, two skewers, one soba, and one rice bowl the total was $103. I was looking for a great authentic restaurant in the city to come back to, but this place was not it. Maybe I’ll give this place another chance if there will be more yakitori options in the future, but I’ll probably just stick to visiting LA for this instead.

The restaurant is located near Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan, making it very convenient to reach. Amidst many high-quality Japanese eateries in the area, this one stands out with its focus on soba and yakitori. Personally, I find their grilled skewers very tasty, and the toppings on the soba are also quite good. However, the cold soba tends to be a bit dry and soft, not the best in New York City in my opinion. I've been more impressed by the soba at other places like Uzuki and Sobaya, which also specialize in soba. But this is just my experience, as others may have different experiences. Additionally, their sashimi is very fresh, and the menu offers a variety of options, making it suitable for a quick lunch or a gathering with friends after work during the week.

Excellent zaru aoba for lunch. Just disappointed to miss out to miss out on the barachirashi set - by the time I arrived it was sold out.

Good upscale general Japanese restaurant in midtown with a large menu selection. Started with some tender yakitori, mixed veggie tempura, love the nigori. Table ordered a variety of ramen, katsy, dons, and stonepot dishes. Were seated in a table at semi private alcove area with lots of privacy. Service was friendly and quick. Adding it to my list.

Soba Totto in NYC was a symphony of textures and flavors. The handmade soba noodles were the star, springy and toothsome, soaking up the savory broth beautifully. Each slurp was pure satisfaction. But the show didn't stop there. The sashimi was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, each bite a testament to the quality of the fish. From the vibrant tuna to the buttery salmon, every piece was a taste of the ocean's bounty. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience that celebrates both simplicity and excellence, Soba Totto is a must-visit.

Great lunch food!!

Beautiful restaurant! Very relaxing atmosphere between the lighting and the decor . I brought my daughters and friends for dinner it was just two blocks from where we were staying. The menu items all sounded delicious and was excited to try a few things . Some items priced pretty high but I don’t mind if the food is good . We tried a few of the soba dishes and some of the appetizers which all of them were delicious and simply seasoned. May be bland for some people but you appreciate the simplicity of each dish and really taste each item. I really enjoyed everything we had and the staff was great .