Ootoya

I came here a few minutes after opening and was able to be seated immediately on the counter top (in front of the kitchen, really nice seat), but the tables were already gone. I ordered the tonkatsu curry set for lunch and it was really good, definitely among the best katsu I’ve had in NYC so far despite a few pieces being a bit dry. Overall it was a great experience and I’ll definitely be back!

This place was fantastic and it was totally different than what I was expecting. Interesting food that was served in ways I've never seen before but the food and the taste was out of this world! It's been months and I'm still talking about it with my daughter. Everyone was so nice there and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We've actually talked about returning here next time we're in New York again

Superior Japanese food with awesome service but have trouble accessing menu online and the individual seat near kitchen kinda have the rotten smell(not pleasant) Phone has bad reception inside the restaurant, even thought there is free Wi-Fi provided, still a bit of troublesome. Third time here, everything I tried so far are all had superior quality and taste! Steak Ju is very juicy, and dessert has layers of flavor. Finally, tip suggested are before tax, very nice.

I came here one day after the gym. I was starving and this was on my way to the train station. Food was good, service felt very rushed. I received my bill as I was still chewing. The whole interior felt very dark. I wouldn’t mind coming here again for a quick bite, but this is not the kind of place to hang out with your friends and chitchat for 2-3 hours over food and drinks. The chawanmushi was very light and not commonly found in a lot of Japanese restaurants in the area, so I was pretty happy when I saw it on the menu. It did not disappoint. Shishito peppers had a good mix of spicy vs non spicy. The crispy rice sushi was surprisingly good. I added two orders of salmon sashimi and it came out together with the chawanmushi. The Yuzu White Peach Moshi sparkling juice drink was a few times more expensive than the price I saw in a nearby Japanese market, but I know the restaurant has to pay rent too, so I expected the pricing.

I have been to Ootoya several times in Japan. I think this restaurant is a high-end restaurant in the style of Ootoya. The menu provided is also limited compared to Japan, and everything is a little sophisticated. The taste was perfect and reminded me of Japan. The price is high, and one rice ball is 4 dollars and 50 cents. Well, the location is good, so is it unavoidable in NYC?

I would like to share something important with my fan's club, about restuarant. Two indicators: bathroom and percentage of patronce from same etnical group as etnical cuisine serve in given place. Ootaya meet both my criterias. A lot of native Japanese. Bathroom are spanky clean. Staff friendly. Food. I ate in different Japanese restaurants. It wad something new, taste completly different. Delisious. If you near Times Square, MUST to visit.