“i would not go to ootoya, their katsu cutting is not great and often leaves unchewable fatty chunks (not the type that is desirable)”
H3
6.6/10Japanese
AI-generated summary
A Japanese chain doing home style set meals. Stick to the teishoku, the , and the . People say the isn't the reason to come. It's pricey for what it is, and anyone who's eaten at the Japan locations says those are better. Good for kids and for eating alone.
“i would not go to ootoya, their katsu cutting is not great and often leaves unchewable fatty chunks (not the type that is desirable)”
H3
“Pretty much the MO for every chain, quality dips once the A team returns to Japan, and they hire locals with little to no oversight. See Ootoya, Yoshinoya, Setagaya, Matsugen, Zundoya, Harbs, etc.”
H2
“I thought it was decent, but not better than Okonomi or Okume.”
H2
“Ootoya for sushi/other Japanese food”
H2
“Ootoya for sukiyaki.”
H2
“I'd recommend Ootoya - they have a few locations and a nice variety of Japanese food, including a cute kid's bento set!”
H2
“Omusubi Gonbei near Grand Central and a lunchtime window counter at the Times Square Ootoya both make fresh onigiri.”
H2
“Ootoyas eel is crazy good”
H2
“Ootoya (which is actually a Japanese chain) for authentic Japanese.”
H2
“Ootoya is great for homecooked foods along with some sushi that won't break the bank.”
H2
“Ootoya for teishoku”
H2
“3x the Japan price and sloppily-made”
H2