Yakitori Taisho Menu (Update 2025)
Yakitori Taisho in New York City is a Japanese restaurant known for its wide selection of yakitori skewers, grilled dishes, and appetizers. The menu features a variety of options such as party sets, individual skewers like chicken wings and beef tongue, and grilled items like squid legs and mackerel. Customers praise the delicious food pairings with beer and the reasonable prices, making it a great spot for a late-night snack. While the interior may be a bit small, the quick and friendly service makes up for it. With options for both meat lovers and vegetarians, Yakitori Taisho offers a diverse dining experience for everyone. The cozy atmosphere, ample seating, and attentive service make it a must-visit for Japanese food enthusiasts seeking a casual yet authentic dining experience.
Yakitori
Party Set
Chicken, beef meat ball, beef, chicken gizzard, aspara bacon, pork, shrimp, squid legs, sausage, and chicken skin. 30 skewers, 3 of each.
Yotsumi
Chicken chunks.
Hatsu
Chicken heart.
Teba
Chicken wing.
Kawa
Chicken skin.
Sunazuri
Chicken gizzard.
Kimo
Chicken liver.
Tsukune
Beef meatball.
Gyutan
Beef tongue.
Gyu
Beef.
Bara
Pork belly.
Shiitake
Shiitake mushroom.
Shishito
Shishito pepper.
Peaman
Green pepper.
Ninniku
Garlic.
Negi
Scallion.
Geso
Squid legs.
Ebi
Shrimp.
Uzura
Quail egg.
Hotate Bacon
Bacon with scallop.
Uzura Bacon
Bacon with quail egg.
A Set
Chicken, chicken skin, chicken gizzard, beef meatball, and pork belly. 10 skewers, 2 of each.
B Set
Beef meat ball, shrimp, chicken, beef, and sausage. 10 skewers, 2 of each.
C Set
Scallion, shrimp,shishito pepper, shiitake, and squid legs. 10 skewers, 2 of each.
Sausage
Pork sausage
Aspara bacon
Bacon with asparagus
Ika Yaki
Grilled squid.
Honetsuki Kalbi
Korean style BBQ short rib.
Saba Shio
Salted grilled mackerel.
BBQ Tori Teriyaki
Chicken teriyaki.
Tonsoku
Grilled pork feet.
Yaki Morokoshi
Grilled corn.
Grilled
Appetizers
Taisho Salad
Taisho mixed large salad.
Mentai Potato
Taisho's famous and original spicy cod roe mayo dip and french fries.
Cheese Potato
French fries with cheese.
Kabocha Tempura
Pumpkin tempura.
Dashimaki Tamago
Layered Japanese style classic egg omelette.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu in broth.
Potato Salad
Classic Japanese style potato salad.
Edamame
Boiled soybeans.
Moro Q
Fresh cucumber with miso dip.
Small Green Salad
Small mixed green salad.
Kimchi
Spicy pickled Korean cabbage.
Hiya Yakko
Chilled tofu.
Corn Butter
Buttered corn bits with bacon.
Aspara Mentai
Asparagus with spicy cod roe mayo dip.
Yasai Itame
Mixed vegetable sautee.
Mozukusu
vinegared mozuku seaweed
Spicy Tuna Tartar
Spicy.
Tako Wasabi
Raw octopus in wasabi sauce.
Ebi Mayo
Fried shrimp fritters with special mustered mayo sauce
Salmon Carpaccio
Salmon Avocado
Salmon avocado salad with wasabi mayo dressing.
Tuna Avocado
Tuna avocado salad
Geso Isobe
Squid leg tempura.
Iidako Karaage
Deep-fried baby octopus.
Tuna carpaccio
Sashimi Seafood
Ramen
Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
Classic Kyushu style pork broth and ramen noodles with roasted pork, sesame, ginger, and scallion.
Negi Ramen
Spicy pork broth and ramen noodles with roasted pork bits and extra scallion.
Charsiu Tonkotsu Ramen
Kyushu style pork broth and ramen noodles with extra roasted pork, sesame, ginger, and scallions.
Sui Gyoza
Classic pork dumplings in soup.
Nabeyuki Udon
Mixed shrimp, veggies, and egg with udon noodles.
Kimchi Nabe
Spicy kimchi hotpot with pork and tofu.
Miso soup
Soup that is made from miso paste.
Soups
Taisho Specials
Sunagimo Karaage
Fried chicken gizzards.
Tatsuta Age
Japanese style fried chicken.
Chikuwa Cheese
Deep-fried fishcake with cheese.
Gyoza
Pan-fried pork dumplings.
Ebi Shumai
Steamed shrimp dumplings.
Kurobuta Sausage
Pork sausage.
Takoyaki
Octopus dumpling balls.
Okonomiyaki
Pancake with squid, shrimp, and pork.
Taisho-Fu Steak
Signature Taisho steak.
Buta To Enoki No Scramble Egg
Pork and enoki mushroom egg scramble.
Chicken Liver Kurozu Ankake
Sweet and sour fried chicken liver.
Butabara Kurozu Itame
Deep-fried sweet and sour pork belly.
Buta Kimchi
Kimchi pork sautee. Spicy.
Saikoro Steak
Diced beef steak chunks.
Unagi Tofu
Slow-cooked eel with egg and tofu.
Age takoyaki
Deep fried takoyaki octopus balls
Age ebi Shumai
Deep fried shrimp shumai dumpling
Age gyoza
Deep fried pork dumplings
Taisho fried rice
Taisho style shrimp and scallions fried rice
Butamayo
Sauteed pork with special mayo sauce
Yakiunagi sushi roll
Lightly grilled eel and avocado sushi roll with special teriyaki sauce
Spicy tuna
Spicy tuna tartar
Geso kimchi
Sauted squid leg with kimchi
Charshu avocado
BBQ pork slices with avocado
Softshell crab
Deep fried softshell crab with ponzu soy sauce
Salmon Cream Yakisoba
Yakisoba noodles with salmon cream sauce.
Yakisoba
Pan-fried noodles with pork and veggies.
Yaki Udon
Pan-fried udon with pork and veggies.
Sake Chazuke
Rice in hot broth with salmon.
Ume Chazuke
Rice in hot broth with plum.
Mentai Chazuke
Rice in hot broth with spicy cod roe.
Tonkotsu Chazuke
Rice in a pork soup base with sliced pork.
Kimchi Yaki udon
Pan fried kimchi, udon with pork and vegetables . Spicy
Stir-Fry Noodles , rice in hot broth(chazuke)
Donburi
Una Tama Don
Eel with boiled egg over rice. Served with miso soup.
Supa Tuna Don
Spicy tuna tartar and soft boiled egg over rice. Served with miso soup. Spicy.
Oh Taisho Don
Deep fry of sweet and sour pork belly over rice. Served with miso soup.
Ebi tendon
Shrimp tempura and eggs over rice Served with miso soup
Taisho steak teriyaki Don
Taisho steak teriyaki over rice Served with miso soup
Chicken Teriyaki don
Chicken teriyaki over rice Served with miso soup
Oyakodon
Chicken and eggs over rice Served with miso soup
Katsu don
Pork cutlet with eggs over rice served with miso soup
Plain Onigiri
Rice ball.
Ume Onigiri
Rice ball with plum.
Okaka Onigiri
Rice ball with bonito.
Sake Onigiri
Rice ball with salmon.
Mentai Onigiri
Rice ball with spicy cod roe.
Rice Balls
Grilled Rice Balls
Yaki Onigiri
Grilled rice ball.
Yaki Ume Onigiri
Grilled rice ball with plum.
Yaki Okaka Onigiri
Grilled rice ball with bonito.
Yaki Sake Onigiri
Grilled rice ball with salmon.
Yaki Mentai Onigiri
Grilled rice ball with spicy cod roe.
Chicken Teriyaki Tei
Chicken teriyaki. Served with miso soup, salad, macaroni salad
Yakitori Tei
Your choice of 5 skewers.
Saikoro Steak Tei
Diced beef steak.
Buta Kimchi Tei
Pork kimchi stirfry.
Sabo Shio Tei
Salted mackerel. Served with miso soup, salad, macaroni salad
Karaage Tei
Fried chicken. Served with miso soup, salad, macaroni salad
Yasai Itame Tei
Vegetable stirfry. Served with miso soup, salad, macaroni salad
Tonkatsu tei
Pork cutlet entree served with rice , soup , salad, macaroni salad
Entrees
Rice
Small white rice
Large white rice
Taisho beef curry
Katsu curry
Taisho beef curry with pork cutlet
Karaage curry
Taisho beef curry with fried chicken
Ebi curry
Taisho beef curry with shrimp tempra
Taisho king
Pork cutlet, taisho fried chicken, shrimp tempura over curry rice
Taisho curry
Side order sauces
Japanese mayonnaise
Tonkatsu sauce
Extra Japanese dressing
Yuzu flavor
Spicy mayonnaise
Mentai mayo
Spicy cod roe mayonnaise