Ootoya - Union Square

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Name: J****** C***
Date: 2023-12-05 15:13:51
Rating: 5
Comment: Food portion was super huge! Highly recommend their sukiyaki beef!

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Name: L******* 0*
Date: 2023-11-30 04:48:47
Rating: 4
Comment: Good Japanese restaurant for soba, udin, curry and Japanese hotpot. Its a good chain.

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Name: J*** S*******
Date: 2023-11-22 00:24:00
Rating: 5
Comment: This place is a dream. Amazing food, serene wood-finished interior, delightful staff, authentic Japanese vibe, extensive sake selection. My favorite dishes are the Kaisen Don sushi bowl and Tonkatsu breaded pork cutlet. All the side dishes are amazing too.

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Name: O*** M*****
Date: 2023-11-19 00:49:16
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing and tasty food! Albeit did not speak Japanese, the Service was super nice. Atmosphere is great and the interior decor and design is beautiful !I ordered the Yosenabe as well as the croquette as an appetizer. The main dish was surprisingly small still filling. Our friend ordered the Tonkatsu which was good, but Mama Yoshi Mini Mart has better Tonkatsu IMO.Would recommend trying this place, but not if you are on a budget, the bill was $40 per person.

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Name: V** L**
Date: 2023-11-12 23:20:50
Rating: 4
Comment: Food maintains high quality in my 20+ visits throughout Covid, and I always like the chill atmosphere as long as its ambient music. Seasonal sets and mocktails are creative. Quiet yet easygoing overall. Great place for eating alone after wandering for an entire afternoon. Deducted one star because it used to be a no tip place while it bumped the menu price too much.

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Name: M***** N*
Date: 2023-10-19 00:04:57
Rating: 5
Comment: My sister took me here for my birthday during restaurant week and I must say Ootoya exceeded our expectations! The food was delicious and presented nicely.The atmosphere was pretty and our servers were quick! I loved the Kaisen Don, cold noodles and the fries really stood out to me! The dessert was not overly sweet either which was great!

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Name: J*** C***
Date: 2023-10-16 14:18:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious! The atmosphere makes you feel like youre transported to Japan.

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Name: A** S***
Date: 2023-09-08 18:40:45
Rating: 4
Comment: I was told that the sukiyaki hotpot for dinner did not include rice to accompany it, which was a bit crazy given the relatively high price of the dish. I had to pay extra for a bowl of rice to balance out the sweetness of the sukiyaki. Aside from that, taste was pretty authentic and service swift!

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Name: j****** K**
Date: 2023-09-06 09:04:17
Rating: 5
Comment: There are 3 or more ootoya in NYC, and among all this one was the best. Reasonable prices and services.

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Name: L***** B*****
Date: 2023-08-23 17:50:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Went here for restaurant week and was not disappointed! I got a delicious katsu meal.

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Name: B*****
Date: 2023-08-08 05:46:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved Ootoya! Great selection of sushi, noodles and other izakaya classics.The service was also great. Definitely recommend this place.

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Name: G* L**
Date: 2023-08-06 12:14:03
Rating: 4
Comment: One of my regular spots. Decent food! Decent service! More chill atmosphere than other locations. :) The restaurant week was happening so I had to sit down at the bar but all good-. Although I didn’t try the restaurant week menu. It was way better last year.

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Name: A****
Date: 2023-07-21 17:09:53
Rating: 5
Comment: Incredible food. I had the eel box set and it was absolutely divine.

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Name: A***** J**********
Date: 2023-07-07 00:06:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Really chic place, went for lunch. The steak with sticky rice was delicious and would recommend.

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Name: E**** L**
Date: 2023-07-01 15:13:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Very fresh fish, great menu.Recommend for lunch over dinner.

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Name: J******* S********
Date: 2023-06-05 01:04:15
Rating: 4
Comment: I love love LOVE Ootoya, all locations. But they did away with my favorite salmon sushi dish and for some reason they only offer crispy rice sushi now. Makes me sad. :(

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Name: E*** M*****
Date: 2023-05-04 21:08:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Ootoya really took me back to my days living in Japan. Super tasty! I recommend the hijiki rice. I had it with my tonkatsu curry. It was all so good and I wish they had one in my city! Will definitely be back.

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Name: C***** L**
Date: 2023-04-20 13:36:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city lies a hidden gem, Ootoya. The moment I stepped inside the restaurant, it was clear that I had been transported into an authentic Japanese haven. The delicate balance between modern lines and traditional Japanese decor lend a cozy and comfortable ambiance.As I flipped through the menu, I was surprised by the variety of dishes on offer - from tempura to sushi, Ootoya had it all. What truly caught my eyes though, was the special deal for $40. This set included an assortment of items that promised to be a journey through the rich spectrum of Japanese flavors.

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Name: J W
Date: 2023-04-09 22:25:25
Rating: 4
Comment: Very quick and friendly service. Reservation was made effortlessly through Yelp and the restaurant opened for dinner promptly at 5:30pm. The food was very fresh and definitely satisfied my wifes and my nostalgic craving ever since returning from our honeymoon in Japan. My wife ordered the pork kimchi nabe, which was very heart warming and filling. We asked for more broth since all the ingredients soaked up most of the broth, and the staff quickly got us more broth! I ordered the Sakura set with a side of curry rice and half an order of pork katsu. The Sakura set was aesthetically pleasing and tasted delicious, I especially enjoyed the little pickled radish shaped as sakuras that decorated each component of the Sakura set! The curry was mediocre, for it only had small pieces of onions in it, I definitely think adding some bits of carrot or potato wouldve made it even more delicious. Half an order of pork katsu cost 8 bucks (if I recall correctly), which is quite expensive for such a small portion. Although it tasted great, I think a full piece of pork katsu for 8 bucks might make it more worth it. Overall we had a pleasant experience and we definitely enjoyed our little date night here.Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

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Name: M******* S***
Date: 2023-03-20 02:00:48
Rating: 5
Comment: It’s a really nice Japanese restaurant with super tasty authentic Japanese food and great service and atmosphere! I ordered Katsu Toji set. The soup is flavorful and katsu is very tender!!

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Name: J**** D******
Date: 2023-03-13 17:56:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent Japanese fare in a spacious & calm setting

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Name: J*** L**
Date: 2023-03-03 01:11:22
Rating: 4
Comment: Huge portion for sukiyakiTastyNo traditional sushi though, only crispy rice style

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Name: B**** L**
Date: 2023-02-07 16:44:10
Rating: 4
Comment: We came here for restaurant week, and ordered the nabe set. It was the perfect choice after walking in during a cold rain that soaked my shoes and socks. The broth is salty, but cleverly sweetened so it balances out. The appetizers were excellent, though the soft tofu was grainy. We also ordered crispy rice sushi. The premium japanese rice was ... not bad. I was most pleasantly surprised by the dessert, which was a mild sweet soup with mochi, paired perfectly with the heaty crunch of crisp rice.

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Name: E*** K**
Date: 2023-02-05 23:18:01
Rating: 5
Comment: Amazing deal during the restaurant week! The food was super and the staff were very nice!

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Name: E***** L**
Date: 2023-02-03 21:20:14
Rating: 4
Comment: Traditional Japanese foodNot affordableHigh quality ingredients and great presentation with steaming hot dishesLots of variety, choose from sushi to hot pot dishes.The tables are close together and it can get very loud here

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Name: F******** Q******
Date: 2023-02-01 14:10:23
Rating: 4
Comment: A unique Japanese restaurant. I love that they have kids menu and they made it fun for kids.

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Name: J** L****
Date: 2023-01-23 18:56:47
Rating: 4
Comment: The foods were good. We got a good deal because we went on the restaurants week during Chinese New Year. My was $30 & my wife was $45.

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Name: A***** K*****
Date: 2023-01-20 17:28:55
Rating: 4
Comment: Im so happy I finally got to dine at this American outpost of a legitimate Japanese chain restaurant. The food, service, and facilities were all great. I ordered the Saba Teishoku Set, and it was so good; I definitely recommend this place!

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Name: A**** R*****
Date: 2022-12-30 13:38:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and service! Also loved the chocolate sake!

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Name: C*** K** C***
Date: 2022-12-25 01:30:01
Rating: 4
Comment: This is a restaurant located in downtown manhattan, near Union Square. The restaurant is spacious and clean. The dessert is delicious. We have ordered hotpot, they are delicious. However the portion is a bit small. There are hand sanitizer on the tables and the restroom is very clean. The waiters are polite and helps us to refill water and hot tea.

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Name: T****** B
Date: 2022-12-18 03:20:49
Rating: 5
Comment: Steak Ju melts in your mouth. I’m still dreaming about it now.

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Name: M****** L**
Date: 2022-12-03 16:16:56
Rating: 5
Comment: My go-to place when I want to eat out by myself, but also great for friends and family gatherings! The food is amazing!!!

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Name: A S*****
Date: 2022-11-27 21:15:50
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious authentic Japanese food. Great volume for lunch.

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Name: N N
Date: 2022-11-11 23:28:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been here twice now and it never disappoints! Looove the food and the options of Japanese dishes. If you live in the area, I would think you will visit this place quite often. It’s a good lunch place!

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Name: A*** G*******
Date: 2022-11-07 01:53:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Great salmon sashimi and butterfish. The crispy rice nigiri is unique and delicious.

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Name: R K**
Date: 2022-10-21 03:30:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Compared to Ootoya in Japan the meals are a bit pricier and they seem to be trying to be a bit higher end. However the food is quite good, and makes me feel like Im back in Japan!

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Name: S* S****** C***
Date: 2022-10-01 21:40:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Big comfortable space, good Japanese food, above average service, can go any day of the week.

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Name: T**
Date: 2022-09-23 21:49:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive only been there once. From my experience, Id go back there again if I dont have a new place that I wanna try out and if Im in the mood for Japanese. Food was good, and service was fantastic.

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Name: V* N*****
Date: 2022-09-21 06:18:49
Rating: 4
Comment: Food is either a bit bland or a bit salty. Several staple japanese food (curry, udon, sukiyaki, don, etc)

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Name: M***** C***
Date: 2022-09-13 10:47:13
Rating: 4
Comment: Consistently solid Japanese food with a wide variety of items on the menu. This time around I got the small chirashi bowl which was the perfect amount of food if you weren’t too hungry and the katsu toji which is pork katsu in the soy sauce broth. The pork was a bit tough and salty. Not sure what to do about the toughness but definitely make sure you get a nice large bowl of white rice so the broth doesn’t go to waste!

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Name: T**** S******
Date: 2022-09-04 01:01:47
Rating: 5
Comment: This place has some incredible food! A must for Japanese food lovers! Also some bomb green tea.

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Name: X*** M***
Date: 2022-08-29 22:39:47
Rating: 5
Comment: The food is great at a reasonable price. However, the sushi is not that fresh. I would definitely go there again, so I will give a five star. But don’t order sushi!!!

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Name: K**** C***
Date: 2022-08-25 04:41:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Clean, warm, and cozy is how I would describe Ootoyas food. After a night of hangover or a dinner of rich oily food, this is the place Id go to the following day. Great place to bring your Asian parents to as well, could never go wrong.The only downside is that its quite overpriced compared to the relative pricing they charge in Asia.

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Name: Y***** M
Date: 2022-08-10 23:43:06
Rating: 4
Comment: While the staff was super nice and friendly and the food was absolutely delicious got a bit disappointed because they were out of both udon and soba noodles. That was especially painful because came in to satisfy the udon craving. Nevertheless had an amazing lunch.

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Name: T**** M*********
Date: 2022-07-13 18:28:43
Rating: 5
Comment: Great spot for lunch. Service was impeccable and the tonkatsu blew my mind!

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Name: L*******
Date: 2022-07-07 00:59:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved it! Great food, friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, and very 日本的 (Japanese-like). It can be a bit pricey, but you get a lot with it (mainly, a bowl of udon, a main dish, and some sides)

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Name: M D
Date: 2022-06-19 15:53:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent food. Apparently New York is one of the only three cities that have an Ootoya.

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Name: B****** C***
Date: 2022-06-19 07:48:17
Rating: 4
Comment: I haven’t had a chance to visit my home country, Taiwan in 3 years due to Covid and personal reasons. Ootoya is very common in Taipei and has been my comfort food since my childhood. I was able to finally visit the Union square location because I was touring the area. The food was great and had great flavor, exactly like the locations in Taiwan and Japan. The price is very high in the US when compared to those in other countries. I spend a total of 95.81 and tipped 10% which I didn’t realize that I was under tipping. After signing the receipt, the waitress immediately opened the card folder and called me out from across the restaurant. My experience was immediately ruined. She didn’t directly tell me that I under tipped but instead she called me out by asking “sir, is everything ok?” With an attitude and unsatisfied face. I understand that I under tipped and would have no problem adjusting it if I needed to. I just hope that she wouldn’t called me out from across the restaurant and made me feel bad for the rest of my day. This experience didn’t live up to the typical Japanese motto which is to always put customers at first.I don’t want to do this restaurant wrong with my experience at the end. I did enjoy the food and dessert. Customer service was great until the end, but I am sure it’s just some misunderstanding.

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Name: J*** T
Date: 2022-06-09 02:54:16
Rating: 4
Comment: Ordered the salmon tonyu nabe and enjoyed it. The salmon was fresh and paired well with the tofu and vegetables. However it tastes a bit under seasoned, and the price is quite expensive for what it’s worth

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Name: K** L**** (************
Date: 2022-05-07 18:45:30
Rating: 5
Comment: The staff were very nice! Everything together can add up quickly so be mindful of how much you spend, but it’s very good. I loved the katsu toji (get a side of rice for $3). Also, the seasonal Sakura cocktail (non-alcoholic) is very good!

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Name: S***** K*
Date: 2022-04-25 21:19:24
Rating: 5
Comment: Fresh sushi! Taste is so good!!

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Name: V****** S
Date: 2022-04-02 01:59:48
Rating: 5
Comment: Really good meals. The only thing bad was the miso soup, it tasted weird and it wasnt traditional. But overall, everything was good.

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Name: C***** C****
Date: 2022-02-07 03:28:00
Rating: 4
Comment: Good spot for traditional Japanese comfort food.Overall I was happy with my experience here — the food was quite delicious, and the service was terrific. The only concern I have is with the pricing of the menu. I used to remember when Ootoya was a no-tipping restaurant, which was one of the highlights of dining here, as it added to the cultural experience of the restaurant. However, given that prices for many of the food items here are already somewhat higher than comparable options nearby, it is becoming increasingly difficult to justify coming here again. I would love to see the prices brought down slightly.Overall, I would still recommend this place as a solid option for Japanese comfort food.

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Name: W**** W*
Date: 2022-02-06 23:34:15
Rating: 4
Comment: The appetizers from the restaurant week menu were a bit bland (tofu and daikon salad) but the entrees and desserts were delicious. My friends also liked the unadon a la carte. Great service!

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Name: M****** I**
Date: 2022-01-26 07:04:24
Rating: 4
Comment: Overall: head to midtown location near Bryant park if you want excellence.I came here because this was the only Ootoya participating in restaurant week. However the restaurant week menu was not for me and so I ended up ordering my usual.Service here is good. They are friendly and attentive. Wait time is less than midtown. However, food is not up to par.My sukiyaki was warm. Usually it should be sizzling and it was not.The poached egg was way overdone. I always use egg to dip my food in, but this was not possible.I love Ootoya. I have experienced locations in Japan and NYC. The bryant park location is a better choice. This place is good of you want to get a more intimate quiet experience because midtown is noisy and so crowded usually long wait times.Wait time here is a plus.

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Name: A*****
Date: 2022-01-18 02:18:54
Rating: 4
Comment: Very extensive menu with a large variety of different types of dishes that are well known in Japanese cuisine. The service is spotty, but decent. The food was great. This is a good place to bring your friends to for a casual night out, nothing more. Location is great as it is right by Union square!

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Name: D***** L**
Date: 2021-11-29 04:02:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Good sized portions. We made reservation for 2:30pm but by the time we got our food, it was closing time. I would recommend going for lunch by 2pm latest so you have enough time to eat before the staff rushes you to finish your meal.

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Name: L*****
Date: 2021-11-09 03:47:03
Rating: 4
Comment: Very respectable place but not for me. Too pricey for my taste.Edit: Hey owner! Thank you for reaching out.

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Name: M********
Date: 2021-10-26 12:34:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Everything perfect!! I love Ootoya!

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Name: J****** F***
Date: 2021-10-06 22:21:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food, great service.

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Name: L******* J
Date: 2021-08-19 17:23:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Very cool spot. Tried urchin for the first time and the Japanese butterfish was the best Ive had

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Name: c**** y*
Date: 2021-07-01 17:15:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Think this is one of 3 restaurants in NYC. Great ambiance, service and food! The hot pot... bussin. Lol!It is bit on the pricier side but you are paying for quality!

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Name: K**** Z****
Date: 2021-05-31 18:02:58
Rating: 4
Comment: Good food

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Name: L** B**
Date: 2021-05-22 01:22:21
Rating: 5
Comment: WORTH. EVERY. PENNY.Staff was wonderful and accommodating, exceptional portions and delicious food overall. Left there with a full belly and heart.

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Name: D D
Date: 2021-05-09 18:49:19
Rating: 4
Comment: Honestly I came here not expecting much but the first thing I noticed after stepping in for the first time was that nostalgic smell of Japanese cooking. Its clean, the staff are well mannered, and they have beer on draft.Trying to have my experience in Japan here is a tall order but the food and overall experience delivered.I got the potatoe croquet, fried tofu, and unagi over rice. Both appetizers were freshly made. The unagi was better than expected. I even had brown rice as an option but I decided on white. The slight burnt ends on rice is polar love affair - some hate some love it. Im the latter.Overall, a nice surprise. Great place for a meet up; not too noisy (even at 75% capacity); good enough for a couple or family eating together.Ive been told they actually have them in Japan but Ive been there several times and just dont remember seeing Ootoya 😆.

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Name: E*** S******
Date: 2021-04-14 22:41:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Great quality of food and something for everyone. Every time I go there I am amazed by the service and the taste. Good for the family.

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Name: I*** K*******
Date: 2021-04-13 06:20:01
Rating: 4
Comment: No sashimi items on the menu anymore, although the japanese comfort food selection is decent. The food tastes great, but reintroduction of tipping system makes it kind of expensive. I dont mind paying $$$ for an omakase, bit come on, this is just pork and rice...

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Name: M*** K***
Date: 2021-03-20 03:38:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Upon first brush you may feel the price is a little expensive, but give it a go and you’ll come to learn that the service, portion, flavor, and plate ware makes it all worth it. I’ll be going back and you should check it out too if you haven’t.

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Name: R**** L*
Date: 2020-10-21 01:42:30
Rating: 4
Comment: I have been to different Ootoya locations since I like their style of Japanese food (katsu ju is my favorite). Polite staff with good attitudes ! Ootoya is also a non tipping restaurant ! A little lighting upgrade to their outdoor dining area will be great !

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Name: J**
Date: 2020-10-04 18:16:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Not many people when I had dinner there last Sat. Enjoyed the quiet vibe. This is my go-to for not-too-fancy Japanese cuisine. Sashimi is a must-have!

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Name: J** K**
Date: 2020-08-26 17:22:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Ordered the curry katsu and a side dish of chicken karaage. First of all, I really loved the combination of sweet and salty (soy sauce based) sauce on the chicken and lemon. It really elevated the flavors and the tenderness of the chicken was absolutely phenomenal. The curry katsu was great and I enjoyed the miso soup which had extra pork and carrots in it.The staffs were excellent, but it was somewhat uncomfortable eating on the street as the car parked right next to me did not turn off the engine for a while. I would love to dine here again if they could put up a little barricade on the sides of their outdoor dining area so that their customers wont have to smell the fumes coming from the street.

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Name: T*** T******* D***
Date: 2020-02-22 02:40:25
Rating: 5
Comment: This is a decent Japanese restaurant. It has an amazing ambiance. I like how this place is quite unlike most places in NYC are so loud and you need to yell at the other person sitting next to you! It is clean and the staffs are fast and customer service is great! Prices same as any Restaurants in Manhattan.

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Name: J**** C**
Date: 2020-01-27 07:32:33
Rating: 4
Comment: Love ootoya. I always get the katsu toji, but I went from ordering the full portion to having to order rice AND the custard egg separately. Shouldn’t the rice just come with the katsu? Doesn’t make sense. But the food is still amazing.

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Name: F******** L*******
Date: 2019-12-08 01:26:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely fantastic Japanese food and excellent service to boot. It’s not cheap but the ingredients are top quality, and no tipping!

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Name: E** P*** L*** J****
Date: 2019-12-07 09:27:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Wonderful Japanese food and service!Feels like in Japan :)

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Name: F****** G*
Date: 2019-11-03 22:50:28
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious Japanese cuisines. I love their sukiyaki. Have been there for more than five times with my friends.

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Name: R***** D*****
Date: 2019-10-29 13:05:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious! I have only ever gotten takeout, I have not eaten at the restaurant.

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Name: j*** g*******
Date: 2019-09-15 01:00:10
Rating: 4
Comment: Very modern Japanese restaurant serving more traditional food. Prompt service, no tipping policy.

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Name: E***** D*****
Date: 2019-08-03 21:20:14
Rating: 5
Comment: The food was excellent, decor nice, relaxing,and the wait staff was pleasant and helpful. This is a no tipping restaurant. We passed it the first time we walked by, no large neon sign.

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Name: B** D*****
Date: 2019-08-03 17:11:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Great sushi. Dont let the prices scare you off - it is a no tipping restaurant. It was a treat to get some flavorings we dont get in NJ.

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Name: S****** G*****
Date: 2019-07-12 02:30:54
Rating: 5
Comment: Great Japanese restaurant. Very good vibe and the food is delicious. I had the Sukiyaki Nabe with Onsen Tamago (poached egg) which was amazing. Also this is a no tip restaurant with reasonable prices. Highly recommended!

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Name: V*** T
Date: 2019-05-17 16:41:40
Rating: 4
Comment: Good quality food, however, the service was a little bit slower than desired.

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Name: G***** W***
Date: 2019-05-04 20:29:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Came for the mochi pounding event. Now I know how to pound a Mochi

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Name: M*** R*******
Date: 2019-05-02 16:38:03
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent sets including Miso soup. Delicious food and great service. Would love to come back.

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Name: C********
Date: 2019-04-30 03:25:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Sakura Drink (non-alcoholic), Saba (salted mackerel set - and the rice I added the hijiki seaweed for $1 extra) - I highly recommend adding that seaweed to the rice it punches things up a notch and it’s worth it. The drink is reallllly nice it has some peach jelly in it and it’s a great light flavour that bubbles and dances over your tongue. The mackerel is really done well, not over cooked at all, crispy skin, nice and oily and flavourful - just how I like my mackerel 🤤 I’m definitely coming back before I leave! I wasn’t crazy about the tofu it was just okay.

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Name: S*
Date: 2019-04-06 19:21:00
Rating: 4
Comment: I recently revisited Ootoya. As usual, the food was delicious. If you stop by now, you can order their seasonal set dinners. Our server was quietly attentive and made sure we were enjoying our meal. I find the meal sets are a terrific deal. They come with entree, sides, soup or salad and a light dessert. We went about 6:30pm on a week day and didnt require a reservation. However, I do suggest reservations for weekends. Delicious Japanese food in a quiet setting.

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Name: S**** I******
Date: 2019-03-20 23:00:33
Rating: 4
Comment: My family’s fave Japanese restaurant. They serve tasty authentic Japanese food. Good service, and great ambiance.

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Name: T****** L**
Date: 2019-03-17 00:44:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely love Ootoya! Fantastic food (maybe a little overpriced) and they pay their workers a living wage so there’s no tipping needed!

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Name: E*** F***
Date: 2019-02-18 12:46:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Very delicious hand made soba, and the egg custard was amazing too. Every detail and dish was well thought out and executed. An especially great spot to have your New Years Eve noodles.

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Name: T*** L** T*
Date: 2019-02-09 05:04:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Really good refreshing and could be healthy food, no tips policy while great services, definitely recommand! I got the grilled markeral, really good. Could be fishy though so YMMV.

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Name: K**** G****
Date: 2019-01-16 21:59:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food, great service. Very nice atmosphere

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Name: G***** T****
Date: 2018-12-31 07:30:38
Rating: 5
Comment: I enjoyed the food - especially the yakitori set. Service was great. They do not take same-day reservations so if you want reserve a table, do book in advance. My party arrived at 6:30pm on a Saturday night as walk-ins and were seated almost immediately. If youre trying to beat the dinner rush, arrive before 7. I felt like the restaurant was filling up quick halfway through our meal.

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Name: Y***** Z***
Date: 2018-12-17 02:53:56
Rating: 5
Comment: Food is good. I made reservations 1 week before. But I guess walk in is fine. No need to make reservations.

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Name: L** M******
Date: 2018-12-09 02:08:12
Rating: 5
Comment: Great service, we were sat instantly. The takiyaki bar seating is excellent.

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Name: C J
Date: 2018-12-03 15:59:56
Rating: 4
Comment: Solid food choices always. I like that this location let’s you make a reservation. Tonkatsu, chicken Katsu, udon, salmon press sushi, chawanmushi are some of my favorites

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Name: M****** L*
Date: 2018-11-24 08:05:20
Rating: 4
Comment: Spacious seating, tables not bunched up together. Very friendly and courteous staff. Flavoring of the food could be a touch more for my personal taste. A non tipping establishment.

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Name: C**** R**
Date: 2018-11-20 15:43:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Great place!! The unagi is awesome!!! The service was great too!

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Name: A*** R*******
Date: 2018-11-13 11:55:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Great spot of a warm, authentic experience with great food and good conversation. My team had just arrived and we wanted to experience something different from what we can find in South Carolina, and this hit the spot!

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Name: A**** P
Date: 2018-10-23 01:35:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Food was delicious and service was attentive. Prices are little expensive but this is a no tipping establishment so I think thats why.

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Name: M***** k*
Date: 2018-10-22 00:00:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Good Japanese food with gluten free menu. Dont expect suchi

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Name: F******* F**********
Date: 2018-10-21 16:32:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Always delicious! Difficult to make reservations or be seated on Saturday’s if you call in late in the evenings. Food took a while but always worth a wait. So always book earlier or expect to be seated at the bar of on a busy night. There’s a children’s meal and also origami activity and instructions while you wait.

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Name: S****** C*****
Date: 2018-09-23 18:49:52
Rating: 5
Comment: Very delicious. We ordered fried pork set and desserts. And we finished them all. Service is good too.

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Name: K**** W***
Date: 2018-09-08 01:44:21
Rating: 4
Comment: One of the best places I have ever been for Soba! Really tasty authentic Japanese food. Service was attentive and friendly. They seemed well organized and very professional for my large party even when we were late for the reservation. I also like their interior decor along with the food presentation.

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Name: K**** P***
Date: 2018-08-19 16:17:54
Rating: 4
Comment: 2018.08 a long lasting Japanese restaurant. Very nice environment, and services... It is a no tips restaurant. Food is reasonable. I tried a shima hoke set. It. Is a grilled 1/2 mackerel. Very juicy. We also tried salmon soup set. And miso katsu set.... They are bit salty because of the soy sauce and miso. That is nature.

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Name: M**** C****
Date: 2018-08-12 14:00:44
Rating: 4
Comment: Our favorites of the night were the salted makarel and egg custard. The meal was light, tasty and the service was fast and friendly.

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Name: A**** H***
Date: 2018-08-12 03:13:31
Rating: 5
Comment: By far one of the most remarkable restaurants I have experienced in the city. The ambiance is best during its least crowded hours. Everything that is prepared here is always fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully prepared and presented.It has consistently been my preferred choice for special occasions— particularly dates, when the opportunity arises.

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Name: J*** T***
Date: 2018-07-19 04:36:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve been to Ootoya hundreds time when I was in Japan and I think Ootoya US is able to capture the core value of Ootoya food: healthy, simple but delicious traditional Japanese dishes. Ootoya Greenwhich itself has a upscale atmosphere. I’d love to try Ootoya in other locations in NYC. Please open one in San Francisco...

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Name: C*** W** P***
Date: 2018-07-15 00:14:21
Rating: 5
Comment: Visited on Saturday for lunch and it wasnt that crowded. We were seated right away. My katsu don with soba was really good. The noodle was chewy and the katsudon was full of flavor. The service was good as well.

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Name: R*** R*******
Date: 2018-06-03 01:08:48
Rating: 4
Comment: Quality of the ingredients was great, presentation was great, the Sukiyaki had some interesting mushrooms in it. Seemed a bit pricy for the taste though.

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Name: E*** W***
Date: 2018-05-30 03:07:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Food is so good, very yummy.

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Name: Y** Y*
Date: 2018-05-15 15:01:42
Rating: 5
Comment: Comfortable meal. Very high quality of ingredients.

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Name: J**** Q**
Date: 2018-04-29 21:26:01
Rating: 4
Comment: Like the no tipping policy. Im against the tipping culture here in America. you can add the service fee into the menu price. I like how everywhere else in the world what you see is what you pay.

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Name: T*** T
Date: 2018-04-20 03:00:26
Rating: 4
Comment: This is based off a popular chain in Japan. I come here with my family when we want nice and authentic Japanese meal.You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.My usuals are the tuna and soba set, hamburg set, kaasan ni and don’t forget the chawamushi (steamed egg custard).

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Name: J****** C***
Date: 2018-04-07 23:43:35
Rating: 5
Comment: We came here during their more quiet time, a bit before the Saturday dinner crowd. The ambiance is very soothing and relaxing, with airy high ceilings. My wife got the salmon & ikura don, and for me the Yakitori Ju. Both were excellent dishes, and each come with a miso soup. Admittedly, I got a bit jealous of my wifes selection halfway through our meal. To top off our meal, we shared a matcha amnitsu.Note, Ootaya is a non-tipping restaurant. There are two single use bathrooms, fairly small and no changing table if you brought a little one.

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Name: D******** H*
Date: 2018-03-30 01:33:31
Rating: 5
Comment: Very convenient and good quality. I love all dish expect for beef, beef is too sweet for me. Steam egg is the best!

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Name: t******* t********
Date: 2018-01-16 21:25:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Their house made Tofu is amazing. Smooth, rich soy milk flavor and very soft.

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Name: J******* W********
Date: 2018-01-14 20:55:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Ootoya is iconic haha. Delicious food, lovely service experience, and great assortment of choices. the staff are also efficient and helpful.

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Name: N**** R***
Date: 2017-11-29 05:10:04
Rating: 5
Comment: Prices may seem expensive in the beginning, but it is a no-tipping restaurant so it makes sense. The food was great, big portions that for the price and tasted delicious.

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Name: h** t******
Date: 2017-11-25 22:44:16
Rating: 4
Comment: Pretty nice place for lunch meeting. Hope there is more Japanese foods.

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Name: G***
Date: 2017-09-10 19:32:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Great food and good vibe inside. Very authentic. One of my favorite places to eat in the city.

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Name: P*** W**
Date: 2017-09-02 21:47:14
Rating: 4
Comment: Great quality food. I like the no tipping system. Prices seem pretty steep for simple dishes like oyakodon.

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Name: S****** L****
Date: 2017-07-13 21:26:57
Rating: 4
Comment: Ootoya is a popular chain in Japan and now have 3 locations in Manhattan. The concept is more upscale here than in Japan and the prices are correspondingly higher. However, what you get for the price is consistently well made traditional Japanese teishoku (set meals). The sets include your main choice, a choice of white or brown rice, pickles, miso soup, chawanmush (a dashi-based egg custard), and usually another small bite depending on which set you order. There are also additions such as grated mountain yam (a creamy, gooey white paste that comes over your rice), onsen tomago (*very* runny poached egg), etc.They also have an ala carte menu thats more extensive for dinner than for lunch.Every teishoku Ive had has been very well made and delicious, though sometimes with some odd hiccups. For example, the Tori Kurozu-an, fried chicken and vegetables in a Japanese style sweet and sour sauce (much less sweet than Chinese style sweet and sour) made with traditional Japanese black vinegar, came with both potatoes and zucchini in the vegetable mix (along with the more usual egg plant, carrots, and bell peppers), but lacked onion. This is odd, because zucchini does not go well at all with the kurozu sauce, and potato adds yet more starch to a meal that alreay comes with a heaping bowl of rice, while onion is a staple in kurozu dishes in Japan. Nevertheless, the dish was overall delicious, but might be even better if the zucchini were substituted with onion.They have a beer and wine license with several draft beers available along with white and red wine and sake and umeshu (plum wine). There doesnt seem to be much of a bar scene despite having a bar as people seem to treat this Japanese restaurant much more as a restaurant to dine and dash rather than lingering and savoring their meals.Staff is very professional and the decor is beautiful - two signs that this is a very good restaurant chain in Japan.Kampai!

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Name: M***** R*******
Date: 2017-06-30 03:13:30
Rating: 5
Comment: Delicious Japanese cuisine which is more than sushi and ramen, using fresh ingredients. Finally found a place to get good chawanmushi. Quality of the food seems to be constantly high among their locations.

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Name: J***** W***
Date: 2017-06-18 23:34:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Authentic and well prepared Japanese food (even though no sushi!) with delicate presentation in great atmosphere

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Name: J****
Date: 2017-06-15 04:26:41
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent food at this place. Ordered the KATSU JU and the rice tasted awesome. Soft, chewy, and cooked perfectly with the egg. The TEBASAKI and ASU BUTA wasnt worth it to me for what they were. Id rather get another MINI SALMON instead. Prices adjusted for tip so its not as expensive as youd think. Bathrooms available.

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Name: R*** V******
Date: 2017-06-14 15:00:37
Rating: 5
Comment: One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in NY. You can order all your favorites that you miss from Japan. Excellent service with the traditional no tip system found in Japanese restaurants.

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Name: S***** R***
Date: 2017-05-23 00:56:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent service and great quality of the food. Also they pay their waiters well so they and ask for any gratutity. Amazing experience in NYC

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Name: J****** B***
Date: 2017-04-16 18:29:37
Rating: 5
Comment: This restaurant is an absolute gem. Delicious, fresh ingredients presented simply yet elegantly. Service is top notch - the entire waitstaff works as a team. Very knowledgeable about the ingredients in the dish, thats a plus for me. Great decor, open dining area thats not too loud. Highly recommend!

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Name: I***** C****
Date: 2017-04-11 15:19:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Great atmosphere and food. Their no-tipping/all-inclusive billing is no-nonsense and refreshing.

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Name: J**** Y***
Date: 2017-03-21 13:39:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Great authentic Japanese food. Very fresh and great service. Gets very busy at dinner of Fridays and Saturdays so expect to wait or come another time.

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Name: H****** R***
Date: 2017-03-12 23:30:50
Rating: 4
Comment: Delicious salmon, roe steamed rice with udon! The egg custard was so good!

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Name: K**** H****
Date: 2017-03-06 04:03:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Ootoya had fantastic Japanese comfort food items.The space is well lit clean and open.Service is good and friendly.I havent gotten anything I havent liked but the set meals with pork are really fantastic.

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Name: M***** B****
Date: 2017-01-31 13:11:10
Rating: 5
Comment: This Japanese restaurant always offers great authentic food at great value. Its also a no tipping place. We go regularly.

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Name: J**** W***
Date: 2017-01-17 16:39:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Great traditional Japanese fare. Come early, as the lines get long and reservations are not accepted. Their katsu is a standout, though everything Ive tried has been excellent.

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Name: K*** K
Date: 2016-12-26 21:34:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Great authentic Japanese Food, dont expect a reservation. But amazing food

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Name: S******** G*****
Date: 2016-11-30 00:13:04
Rating: 5
Comment: The food surprised me Im a good way. Didnt know what I was ordering so I didnt have high expectations... but just by looking at my plate I knew I was in for a treat.

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Name: R****** K**
Date: 2016-09-25 01:57:18
Rating: 5
Comment: No tipping! Hope this means waiters get paid well like how they do in Japan. This definitely means no stress of calculating tips. Food and service were good. Waiters were friendly and attentive.

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Name: T****** K**
Date: 2016-08-04 20:41:06
Rating: 5
Comment: Compared to other Ootoya locations, this one is less busy and is spacious. Never waited to get a table.One of the best locations for Japanese food in New York.

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Name: L***
Date: 2016-07-01 19:50:58
Rating: 4
Comment: Grand opening = no lines!! It is a great local, affordable (for good NY sushi) restaurant focused on fresh ingredients.

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Name: D*****
Date: 2016-04-13 01:46:32
Rating: 5
Comment: Food:- Tofu app - very silky soft tofu, with bonito flakes and a lightly salty sauce to pour on top, so good- Fish app - about 2 oz fish, with hijiki and green seaweed, and a balls of shredded white radish- Oyako Don - very tender chickenGood service.Brightly lit, open space.Tipping is included in prices now too.

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Name: A*** S*****
Date: 2016-01-27 05:05:08
Rating: 5
Comment: Clean, open, modern, perfect. I had the tofu salad - unique, delicious - and the silky pork with the full dinner accoutrements (egg custard, brown rice +egg, miso soup). The egg custard is reminiscent of uni...silky in texture, light as air, slightly salty. Very filling but we still tried the dessert sampler. Mochi was fresh with excellent texture. Cheesecake was light with a sweet, mild yuzu sauce. Green tea ice cream was a perfect refreshing sweetness with big matcha flavor. Highly recommend this place...great service with a smile.

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Name: M** S****
Date: 2015-09-28 18:14:33
Rating: 4
Comment: Very authentic experience. Menu selections are vast; ordering can be a bit overwhelming if unexperienced with traditional Japanese dishes. Cocktails and sake are top notch. Service is accommodating.

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Name: A** I
Date: 2015-06-19 21:40:11
Rating: 5
Comment: Tired of queueing up at the Chelsea location? This Ootoya has the same menu! For adventurous eaters, you must try the hanabi don set. Great value and high quality Japanese cuisine!