Fish should be grill more. Waiter made couple of missed ordering.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Anna
Ootoya in Midtown is my go-to spot for authentic Japanese set meals in a cozy atmosphere. I enjoyed everything about our visit. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and felt like a comforting Japanese home-cooked meal. We ordered a kids’ meal for my toddler, and he absolutely loved it! The food came in a rocket-shaped plate, which made the experience fun and exciting. The seating can be a bit tight depending on where you’re placed, but it’s manageable. A great spot for anyone craving authentic Japanese flavors with a warm, welcoming vibe.
mag huang
Fantastic 100/10 food! Miso fish was super nice. Pork with egg was also great. Highly recommend this place, taste pretty authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Ring
I used to eat at Ootoya in Singapore all the time and I was pleased to see there was one in New York. Of course, it did not disappoint. The food was excellent. The service was excellent and they had half off Asahi, which is also excellent. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Dinas
Fun place very authentic Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My Linh Van
Decor and sitting area is average. The crispy sushi set was crunchy delicious. Loved the creamy salmon tonyu nabe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Daniel Su
We love it. Strong recommendation here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
vishal rodage
Very good authentic Japanese cuisine. We had our first NY dinner at this restaurant while on holiday. Very kind staff and nice vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcel Ramos
I've had unagi (eel) quite a few times but the unagi at Ootoya was spectacular. It was well cooked and tender. The rice portion was just enough to satisfy and the sweet soy sauce gives it the classic touch. The salmon sashimi was tender and flavorful with hints of citrus. The warabi mochi was made in house and was soft and slightly chewy. The brown sugar syrup at the bottom was a little too strong for my taste but the mochi was delicious. The mochi was definitely more delicate than what you can buy at the Japanese grocery store. Everything I ordered at Ootoya exceeded my expectations. I would definitely go there again and try other things on their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julian Cardona
Food is soooo delicious. I felt like my mouth was making love. Never had such a happy smile on my face when eating Japanese food. This is a must try.
I read that tips are included but there were tip options in the bill. Enjoyed nonetheless.
Bill Huang
*Came back for my BD on 6/15. Amazing sesame dessert and best Japanese homestyle hotpot !!
The most Japanese Japanese restaurant I have been in US, which makes me miss Japan a lot !! The interior design is very traditional and neat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Shiki
First meal in NYC. Waited for 5 minutes and sat on a bar table on Sunday night. Recommend Washu beef sukiyaki nabe (added a onsen tamago), Katsu toji with chicken, and beef potato croquette. All of them are tasty, and I feel it worthwhile to add rice to make it a set (really good Japanese rice). Paid 90 (before tax and tip) for 2 people, but in general I feel it a bit pricey though (but maybe that’s reasonable price on time square… I’m not sure) No one added water to our table so I feel the service could be improved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Robert Chang
Ootoya is a pretty solid restaurant in the Times Square area. Given the prime location of this spot, the price and portion sizes are worth it. They're a non-tipping restaurant as TIP'S ALREADY INCLUDED on the price, which I thought was pretty cool.
We got some bento boxes, Japanese Hamburger, Tonkatsu Curry and Sushi. All the food's pretty good, the sushi's all fresh. Bento is always a great way to try different varieties of food. Make sure you guys do reservation beforehand as this place gets super packed!
Fish should be grill more. Waiter made couple of missed ordering.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ootoya in Midtown is my go-to spot for authentic Japanese set meals in a cozy atmosphere. I enjoyed everything about our visit. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and felt like a comforting Japanese home-cooked meal. We ordered a kids’ meal for my toddler, and he absolutely loved it! The food came in a rocket-shaped plate, which made the experience fun and exciting. The seating can be a bit tight depending on where you’re placed, but it’s manageable. A great spot for anyone craving authentic Japanese flavors with a warm, welcoming vibe.
Fantastic 100/10 food! Miso fish was super nice. Pork with egg was also great. Highly recommend this place, taste pretty authentic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I used to eat at Ootoya in Singapore all the time and I was pleased to see there was one in New York. Of course, it did not disappoint. The food was excellent. The service was excellent and they had half off Asahi, which is also excellent. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place very authentic Japanese food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Decor and sitting area is average. The crispy sushi set was crunchy delicious. Loved the creamy salmon tonyu nabe.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We love it. Strong recommendation here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good authentic Japanese cuisine. We had our first NY dinner at this restaurant while on holiday. Very kind staff and nice vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've had unagi (eel) quite a few times but the unagi at Ootoya was spectacular. It was well cooked and tender. The rice portion was just enough to satisfy and the sweet soy sauce gives it the classic touch. The salmon sashimi was tender and flavorful with hints of citrus. The warabi mochi was made in house and was soft and slightly chewy. The brown sugar syrup at the bottom was a little too strong for my taste but the mochi was delicious. The mochi was definitely more delicate than what you can buy at the Japanese grocery store. Everything I ordered at Ootoya exceeded my expectations. I would definitely go there again and try other things on their menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is soooo delicious. I felt like my mouth was making love. Never had such a happy smile on my face when eating Japanese food. This is a must try.
Restaurantji Recommends
I read that tips are included but there were tip options in the bill. Enjoyed nonetheless.
*Came back for my BD on 6/15. Amazing sesame dessert and best Japanese homestyle hotpot !!
The most Japanese Japanese restaurant I have been in US, which makes me miss Japan a lot !! The interior design is very traditional and neat.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
First meal in NYC. Waited for 5 minutes and sat on a bar table on Sunday night. Recommend Washu beef sukiyaki nabe (added a onsen tamago), Katsu toji with chicken, and beef potato croquette. All of them are tasty, and I feel it worthwhile to add rice to make it a set (really good Japanese rice). Paid 90 (before tax and tip) for 2 people, but in general I feel it a bit pricey though (but maybe that’s reasonable price on time square… I’m not sure) No one added water to our table so I feel the service could be improved.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ootoya is a pretty solid restaurant in the Times Square area. Given the prime location of this spot, the price and portion sizes are worth it. They're a non-tipping restaurant as TIP'S ALREADY INCLUDED on the price, which I thought was pretty cool.
We got some bento boxes, Japanese Hamburger, Tonkatsu Curry and Sushi. All the food's pretty good, the sushi's all fresh. Bento is always a great way to try different varieties of food. Make sure you guys do reservation beforehand as this place gets super packed!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good food but was kind of noisy. Reserve ahead.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Loading...