There needs to be more to each line than just “Handcut noodles – $135”. It’s like they went out of the way to add as little detail as possible along with a crazy price. Happy birthday BJ btw 😇😜

by Pantoner

32 Comments

  1. Pantoner

    I swear in the past there was a line that just said “the figs” for like $45. If the staff has to explain the other details of a dish to every person, it should be on the menu

  2. Fixthefernback420

    To be fair, there’s only so many letters that come in the box 😅and I’m pretty sure the captains describe the specials in more detail.

  3. Over_Lawfulness2889

    How does this place stay open?? Money laundering???

  4. Acceptable-Ratio-219

    The waiter does usually describe every special anyway so it doesn’t bother me. It’s a nice tribute to old school nyc slice shop and deli menus. Also, they basically have the same specials every time anyway.

  5. ourannual

    These are just the specials. I know some people love to hate on it but I thought Torrisi was worth every penny.

  6. theskilledwon

    is this not a curated special menu for BJ Novaks bday? this isn’t the regular menu

  7. bittersandseltzer

    lol he’s such a dick – can’t stand asshole chefs. Love when they yell at you as if their opinion affects your tips 

    -sincerely a previous FOH employee 

  8. DinerEnBlanc

    This post will surely piss off the Long Islanders

  9. s_nation

    Farm Eggs

    Heritage Pork

    Heirloom Tomatoes

    🤡

  10. Fun_Reflection1157

    No, it’s not annoying. They’re not gonna break down every component in a small magnet board.

  11. PoopEbum

    I don’t agree. If you’re at a really great restaurant you can likely just let the kitchen do their thing and get the details when the food is delivered.

  12. Swimmingindiamonds

    Their handcut noodles are delicious.

  13. Is it really $135 for hand cut noodles? Is that a single portion?

  14. carnimiriel

    I didn’t order it but did ask the server since I couldn’t imagine why hand-cut noodles would be priced at $125. Unsurprisingly it comes with caviar and some other expensive ingredient. I do like Torrisi but I don’t understand why they don’t make that clearer.

  15. nashguitar1

    Definitely making a reservation for my next birthday.

  16. Haunting_Spare4659

    Can anyone get me a Torrisi res tonight? 🤣

  17. seanfanningsdad

    This is such a silly take to me. MFG restaurants are all about interactive experience, the storytelling is part of the superlative service.

    OP god forbid you have to speak with your lowly server to get more information

  18. Bigdaddywarbucks88

    NYC is the epitome of extremely over priced mediocre food . Obviously there are quality gems places, as in any city . Having just gone to Brooklyn and also eating in manhattan for one weekend . Not a single place was even remotely worthy of the prices they were charging .

  19. They have birthday bjs on the house? Not bad.

  20. diettonic

    “I don’t like the sign that displays the specials the the prices thereof” is a new kind of…privelige? whining? I dunno.

    You’re going to a restaurant that you’ll be lucky to escape for less than $100 per person. The extravagantly hospitable servers recite you a novel about each special. There’s a sign on the wall with the prices.

    When I was young and poor the worst thing about specials was not knowing if the crab stuffed steak would cost $30 or $100 because the servers didn’t list a price. I imagine the servers at Torrisi don’t because it’s gauche. But it’s there on the wall for you to see, no surprises. What’s the problem?

    Did the server come to your table and demand you order from that menu on the wall without you having a printed one or telling you about the specials? Could you not remember which “hand cut noodles” special was listed up there?

  21. morganzabeans20

    i can get handcut noodles around the corner from my house for $12 and it’s 2 servings 🙂

  22. Mak_daddy623

    It’s a few pieces of fish in vinegar Michael, what could it cost? $38?

  23. BucketsofSputum

    Why’s there no price on the happy-birthday bj?

  24. EJcrusader

    Doesn’t Xian also say handcut noodles or something to that degree

  25. Gypsy-J23

    When you wear your “the row”Dune $690 flip flops,you eat your $150 Torrisi noodles but you still a POS..