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Torigoya, an Authentic Japanese restaurant in the heart of Los Angeles, invites you to experience the rich flavors of Japan. As a renowned Chicken restaurant, we specialize in serving mouth-watering Yakitori dishes that will transport your taste buds to the streets of Tokyo. Located at 123 Astronaut Ellison S Onizuka St #203, Los Angeles, CA 90012, our cozy restaurant offers an intimate atmosphere perfect for a night out with friends, family, or a romantic evening. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft dishes that are both traditional and innovative, ensuring a truly unique dining experience. From classic Japanese favorites to modern twists, our menu features a wide range of options to suit every palate. Whether you're in the mood for savory skewers, steaming bowls of ramen, or delicate sushi, we've got you covered. Come visit us today and indulge in the bold flavors and warm hospitality of Torigoya, the premier Authentic Japanese restaurant in LA.

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Bklove Kim
Bklove Kim -Google user
3 months ago
It’s been almost four years since my last visit to Torigoya, and the service has improved significantly. The yakitori was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The Kirin draft beer was ice-cold and delicious! I felt like I was back in Japan. Lastly, there’s no validation at...Read More
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Chicken Nanban, Yakitori, Thigh, Heart, Breast, Liver, Grilled ZucchiniReservations recommendedIndoor dining area, Bar areaPaid parking lot
Francisco Escalante
Francisco Escalante -Google user
11 months ago
Without a doubt, one of the best meals I've had, the chicken nanban alone is worth the visit, so full of flavor, an actual dance in your mouth. You get the skewers as they cook them one at a time over the course of the...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Yakitori, Thigh, Heart, Chicken Nanban, Liver
Chelsea Hoang
Chelsea Hoang -Google user
2 years ago
Long wait since we stopped by to put our name down up front at 7pm and didn’t get seated until 8:50pm. We saw so many great reviews about this place and are huge fan of izakaya, so we decided to walk to all the near...Read More
Dine inDinnerThigh, Heart, Chicken Bowl Rice, BBQ Spicy Chicken Wings, Beef Don
Eric Misaka
Eric Misaka -Google user
Edited 7 years ago
Great food and experience at Torigoya. Be there just at their opening their business at 6 was kinda important if you didn’t make reservation - tables can fill up really quick. Ordered their 10 combo and the chef cooked them beautifully. Genuine experience, although it...Read More
Edith Law
Edith Law -Google user
3 years ago
@eatswithedith on IG This hidden izakaya is super authentic and unique as they specialize in chicken yakitori! The chefs are dedicated to their craft as they expertly grill the meats all night. This small shop feels like a glimpse of Tokyo and is the perfect place...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100
Babs Sheng
Babs Sheng -Google user
6 years ago
Can’t really go wrong with skewers. If you love skewers and are an adventurous eater... - they have the 5 skewer or 10 skewer combo - really good heart, cartilage, breast, thigh, wings are good and crispy -tako wasabi: really good to munch on and to get your...Read More
Annabelle Li
Annabelle Li -Google user
2 years ago
Came in around 8:30pm on a Thursday. Waited for almost 30 mins to sit down. Very good yakitori. Highly rec special heart and neck
Peiyuan Sun
Peiyuan Sun -Google user
a year ago
Heaven.
Dominik Richter
Dominik Richter -Google user
3 months ago
Loved this place!! Before you wonder about the other ratings: please make a reservation ahead of time so you have a great experience. The food is amazing, particularly the yakitori, we absolutely loved it!! They use proper charcoal here, and you can taste the difference. The...Read More
$30–50Atmosphere: 51 person, 2 people, 3-4 peopleNo wait
Daniel
Daniel -Google user
7 years ago
You come for the food and stay because of the great environment... Very friendly staff... I always feel like I am at a friend's backyard barbecue... I'm still trying to remember to take a picture of the actual food (even after being there over a dozen times......Read More
k s
k s -Google user
2 years ago
Order the CHICKEN NANBAN to add to your yakitori experience. It's boneless chicken battered and deep fried, topped with an egg-potato salad with a vinegar. This dish is an amazing appetizer with texture and great balanced acid. If you like TAKO WASABI (raw octopus and wasabi),...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Heart, BBQ Chicken Hearts, Grilled Chicken Hearts
David Yuh
David Yuh -Google user
a year ago
Don't forget to reserve if you don't want to wait. Absolutely one of the best yakitori bars in LA. Authentic and delicious. Don't forget their Oyakodon!
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Yakitori, Oyako Donburi, Chicken NanbanPlenty of parkingPaid parking lotUnfortunately, they don't validate for parking!
A Liaw
A Liaw -Google user
6 years ago
Got the (chicken) katsu don and it was. So good. Melty even. Comes with miso and a salad. Worth the price, I'd definitely come here again!!
Phillip Tang
Phillip Tang -Google user
a week ago
Incredible yakitori in a humble and unpretentious space. Sat at the bar and watched the chefs work the grill. Everything I tried was incredible and grilled to perfection
Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseBar area
chan fly
chan fly -Google user
2 months ago
It’s always a place you have to wait for, but the taste is always guaranteed, the prices are reasonable, and personally, I think it’s better than Naban-kan.
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Walk-ins onlyModerate noiseIndoor dining areaPaid parking garage
Rebecca Douglass
Rebecca Douglass -Google user
11 months ago
So happy we found this yakitori spot! We've driven & walked by the walled-off Weller Court hundreds of times, and once we ventured in and enjoyed a satisfying dinner at Torigoya, we were sold. Chicken, chicken, more chicken parts, so there's a great assortment of...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Yakitori, Thigh, Breast, Liver
Phuoc Huynh
Phuoc Huynh -Google user
2 years ago
Luckily, we made it to the restaurant just half an hour after it opened and got seated right away at the counter. It was such a treat to watch the chefs grilling all the skewers right in front of us. And let me tell you,...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Thigh, Wing, Breast
Michael Gonzales
Michael Gonzales -Google user
2 years ago
Great place for the most authentic yakitori I have ever had. They had a wide array of drinks as well as food. They had wonderful side dishes to choose from and dessert. The selection of yakitori is also varied and I liked the special heart...Read More
Joyce Leon
Joyce Leon -Google user
8 years ago
This place is amazing~ Everything is just lightly seasoned, dipped in a sauce, and grilled to order. You can watch the"chefs" as they cook. Since it's grilled to order it takes awhile for the food to come out which is understandable. There are some items...Read More
Kendra Vander Vliet
Kendra Vander Vliet -Google user
Edited 5 years ago
Delicious. The best high quality chicken skewers in Los Angeles. It reminds me of being in Tokyo. Chicken liver and Special Special Heart are my favorite here. Both are lightly seasoned and taste oh so tender. Chicken breast and chicken thigh here are super tender and juicy....Read More
Alex Leon
Alex Leon -Google user
3 years ago
Hands down, the only yakitori you will ever need to try in L.A.. From the decor to the low key jazz playing over the stereo you will find a great time at this place. Their skewers are cooking over charcoal made from old wood brought...Read More
Dine inDinner
M Jeero
M Jeero -Google user
9 years ago
They are the same owner as okekoko. They serve all skewered chicken and parts. Service staff was great, polite and friendly. Best skewered chicken so far. They uses real charcoal and it gives the chicken a very good smell and flavor.
Jonathan Lin
Jonathan Lin -Google user
2 years ago
Very good chicken. Soft Thigh, Meatball, and Chicken Ramen were good. CHICKEN good. Make sure to come early, have limited spots, as it is a small restaurant.
arao akihiro
arao akihiro -Google user
Edited 9 years ago
Dear Valued Customer, My name is Akihiro Arao,Manager of Torigoya Restaurant. …
Yamato Miura
Yamato Miura -Google user
8 years ago
Authentic Japanese Yakitori joint where you can enjoy great quolity of Yakitori and selections of Sake. It turned out way better place after the owner and name changed.
P B Cho
P B Cho -Google user
5 years ago
Good yakitori and good service. They don't have all the vegetable or pork skewers but it was good.
Alex Tennent
Alex Tennent -Google user
9 years ago
Went by there a few days ago and it was CLOSED. Sign said it had been sold and was being set to open as a different restaurant. :(
Timothy Lee
Timothy Lee -Google user
a year ago
Amazing food and great atmosphere.
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Hamachi Wustinn
Hamachi Wustinn -Google user
7 years ago
Excellent tradition Japanese charcoal grill chicken.
Angel Guinto
Angel Guinto -Google user
6 years ago
Many stores to look at and the hot line bling tunnel

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