Soba Totto

This was my last meal in NYC before finishing up my first year of grad school and it was the perfect meal to wrap things up! I initially wanted to go to Don Pepe but was actually glad that W suggested a more "ching"/light meal. If you remember in my previous post, I really enjoyed Sobaya and has heard that Soba Totto is also delicious. Apart from soba, Soba Totto is also known for its yakitori. The meal definitely did not disappoint and I would be happy to return! The layout was a little strange but it was a great meal full of yummy food and good conversation with W and T.

ToriSen - Fried Chicken Skin Ughhhh so sinful and delicious. It was sooo crispy and the spritz of lemon was a perfect little tang. 

Kurobuta Bang Bang Salad - Berkshire Pork Marinated with Sesame Dressing 
This was a major disappointment. First of all it was teeny tiny. Then the taste was also very lacking. The tomatoes were soggy and not sweet, the pork was fatty and gross. The sesame dressing was also very bland. Do not order this. 

Tsukune - Chicken Meatball Skewer with Okinawa Sea Salt and Yakitori Sauce, Quail Egg upon Request
Very solid tsukune! Not as good as yardbird's but still yummy and full of flavor. 

Negi Pon - Berkshire Pork with Scallion and Ponzu
This was really yummy. The pork was really juicy and had a nice springy texture. The scallions were also a nice touch. 

Teba - Chicken Wing
Once again, a good rendition of a yakitori favorite. The meat was super juicy and the skin was crispy and charred nicely. 

Mochi Bacon
Mmmmm this was sooo yummy and sinful. The bacon was smoky and fatty and the mochi was soft and a bit chewier on the sides where it got a good grilling. This still does not beat my favorite of cheese mochi but definitely worth a try! 

Harami - Skirt Steak and Onion
This was marinated very well in a sweet and savory sauce and the meat was tender and went very well with the onions. 

Chicken Skin, Ox Tongue, Berkshire Pork
All were yummy and served piping hot. 

Shishi Tsuku - Japanese Green Pepper with Chicken Stuffing
This was a really great combination and the pepper and chicken went perfectly well together. 

Assorted Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
The batter was well seasoned and it was not too thick. The assortment of veggeis was also good and the shrimp was generously portioned.

Uni Soba - Sea Urchin with Grated Mountain Yam
The mountain yam isn't my favorite type of consistency as it is so slimy but this is something that most soba places add onto their soba. The soba texture was ON POINT. It was very firm and delicious and the uni was also fresh and yummy. A delicious and refreshing dish.

Ikura, Snow Crab, and Uni Don
This was a yummy bowl of uni and ikura but nothing spectacularly special. The portions were generous though and it was fresh and the rice was well made.

Earl Grey Mousse
The earl grey flavor was prominent but it was a bit too sweet. Mousses are also not my favorite type of dessert but this was a nice end to the meal. 

Matcha Pudding
Nice matcha flavor but once again nothing to go crazy over. But it is a nice taste to end the meal with.

Overall I think Soba Totto was a good dining experience and worth a visit if you enjoy soba and yakitori. Securing a table was also easy. 

Soba Totto

211 E 43rd Street

New York

NY10017