Yakitori Totto

Fans of the Netflix show “Midnight Diner” will love Yakitor Totto. We were delighted to find some of the dishes featured in the show on the menu - dishes you rarely see on the menu of Japanese restaurants in the U.S., such as Ochazuke, Rolled omelet, Oyako Don, and others. The feel of the place is similar to Midnight Diner, with a wrap-around counter enclosing the open kitchen. The waitstaff is kind, and Japanese in manner. It has a mom-and-pop feel, despite its existence as a chain restaurant. Maybe that’s unique to the Somerville location, in the Assembly shopping center, right close to the Orange Line Assembly stop. They have some of my favorite things, including chicken skin, thigh, and Bonjiri (chicken butt, where the tail feathers attach), and a whole bunch of other delights served a

I love this place. Before moving away, I'd come every other week. Now, whenever I'm in town for work, it is a requirement to stop by!! The food is always fresh and delicious. I've never had a bad order here; Everything on the menu is amazing front to back, from the appetizers to dessert, from lunch to dinner, every meal is perfect. On top of amazing food, everyone who works here is a delight. There's a waiter during dinner service who speaks so sweetly and he always is smiling. He is so fun to order with because I'll say "mmmm maybe one more" and he'll be like "yesss one more" haha During lunch service, Hugh (? I hope I spelled that right) is a great one man show! Whether you're the only party in the restaurant or he's juggling a larger lunch service, he makes you feel right at home and c

I definitely recommend this place! I stopped by for a quick lunch on Monday. The server was very friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and helpful. Since I had never dined here before and wasn't familiar with this type of cuisine, I really appreciated how he explained the menu to us, page by page, and answered all our questions in such a kind manner. Everything I tried was delicious, but my favorite was the chicken skin with onigiri salmon! For an appetizer, I had the fried eggplant in sweet broth, which was warm and refreshing. I like it but I thought it was a bit too large for an appetizer.

We had an amazing experience at Yakitori Totto! From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and perfect for a relaxed dinner. The yakitori skewers were fantastic. Grilled with rich, authentic flavors that made every bite memorable. We also loved trying some of the appetizers and drinks. Everything was delicious. This spot is a must-try if you’re into great Japanese food and a fun night out. Highly recommend

My friend and I really enjoyed the food at this place. I liked that the menu includes a variety of appetizers outside of the skewers. If it's your first time, I recommend the crispy rice with salmon, the spicy cucumber, the chicken skin, and eel yakitori. My server was very kind and offered us some drinks while we were waiting for certain dishes to come out. I also appreciated how clean the restaurant is and its relaxing ambiance. If you're craving sushi but you want some other interesting sides, I definitely recommend coming here.