Ootoya

All 134 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Best Japanese in Manhattan that's not sushi/ramen? 1 pts
“i would not go to ootoya, their katsu cutting is not great and often leaves unchewable fatty chunks (not the type that is desirable)”
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in:Ichiran NYC — how did a Japanese outpost fumble its American expansion?249 pts
“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.”
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in:Ichiran NYC — how did a Japanese outpost fumble its American expansion?35 pts
replying to u/yakitorispelling: 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.
“I thought it was decent, but not better than Okonomi or Okume.”
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in:Bryant Park - Lunch Recommendations?30 pts
“Ootoya for sushi/other Japanese food”
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in:Just came back from Tokyo. Any good tempura places in nyc that taste like the ones in Japan? (Any sukiyaki places as well?) 22 pts
“Ootoya for sukiyaki.”
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in:Japanese restaurant for picky eater17 pts
“I'd recommend Ootoya - they have a few locations and a nice variety of Japanese food, including a cute kid's bento set!”
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in:There are too many damn sushi/sashimi/omakase spots10 pts
“Omusubi Gonbei near Grand Central and a lunchtime window counter at the Times Square Ootoya both make fresh onigiri.”
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in:Restaurants with focused on eel? (Unagi)9 pts
“Ootoyas eel is crazy good”
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in:Great Restaurants Nearish to Times Square that aren’t chains?8 pts
“Ootoya (which is actually a Japanese chain) for authentic Japanese.”
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in:Great Japanese in the LES or West Village?6 pts
“Ootoya is great for homecooked foods along with some sushi that won't break the bank.”
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in:Best Japanese in Manhattan that's not sushi/ramen? 5 pts
“Ootoya for teishoku”
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in:Ichiran NYC — how did a Japanese outpost fumble its American expansion?5 pts
replying to u/Ghost313Agent: Wait until you try Ootoya next!
“3x the Japan price and sloppily-made”
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in:Favorite places for Japanese ice cream parfaits?4 pts
“A bit more toned down but ootoya matcha anmitsu never miss”
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in:Best restaurants in Hudson yards and Times Square3 pts
“Ootoya, All’antico, meske, sushi 35 west… that’s the best I got.”
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in:Affordable Japanese Restaurant Recommendations for a Graduation Celebration3 pts
“Ootoya as mentioned by a few folks already can be within that budget if people don’t order sushi.(Their set menu, grilled fish, katsu, etc are their strengths anyhow.)”
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in:Best Japanese in Manhattan that's not sushi/ramen? 3 pts
replying to u/WhosAfraidOf_138: The one near Time Square isn't as good as their Chelsea one IMO
“Although I’m fond of their grab and go onigiri stand for Byrant Park hangouts.”
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in:Question for solo diners3 pts
“My favorite solo dining tends to be at restaurants where the food consumption will take most of my attention, like at Cauldron Chicken where you are encouraged to eat with your hands -- plastics gloves given for this purpose, or at Ootoya where I like to get the sukiyaki.”
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in:Best/your favorite CHICKEN KATSU CURRY in the city3 pts
“ootoya for the sizzling miso one”
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in:Any recs for cut/weight loss friendly restaurants or meals?3 pts
“I like Ootoya for very simple meals consisting of fresh fish, veg and rice. Unadorned.”
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in:Best Japanese in Manhattan that's not sushi/ramen? 2 pts
“Honestly, even though it’s an overpriced chain, Ootoya has the most authentic Japanese food. Their rice alone is top tier.”
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in:Looking for a great Japanese spot2 pts
“Ootoya - a chain but reasonably priced and decent food.”
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in:Best places for solo dining in midtown2 pts
“Ootoya for delicious and authentic Japanese”
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in:Solo dining recommendation?2 pts
“I like ootoya in that area. Solo dining friendly.”
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in:Looking for recommendations in Midtown2 pts
“Ootoya for standard no-frills Japanese teishoku set meals”
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in:Japanese Restaurant - Ichibantai VS Ootoya2 pts
“I think it's decent for standard fare, but it's nothing to write home about.”
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in:Is there great sushi in walking distance of Times Square?1 pts
“Their sushi is not bad.”
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in:Your favorite Japanese spots1 pts
“Ootoya - $$ - soba/teishoku”
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in:need a lunch rec in midtown that's going to make midtown less of a true hellscape to work in. ideally in the 40s, 5th/6th/7th aves. something quick, delicious, and relatively cheap that could possibly make me look forward to going into the office1 pts
“Ootoya lunch sets”
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in:Lunch before Broadway matinee?1 pts
“try Ootoya- for delicious cooked Japanese lunch sets.”
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in:Ideas for a 3 and 6 year old1 pts
“Ootoya (really fun bento boxes for the kids!)”
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in:Where can I get some tasty eel?1 pts
“their eel box is delicous”
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in:What popular meals are missing in NYC?1 pts
“Ootoya has a decent unadon.”
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in:Any decent food near Times Square / Grand Central?1 pts
“Ootoya for authentic Japanese.”
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in:Where can I find a Japanese lunch/dinner like this (Kaiseki/Gozen)1 pts
“Personally, found it better than ootoya.”
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in:Katsu Recommendations near Time Square1 pts
“If price doesn't matter, Ootoya.”
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in:Sushi place with child near midtown?1 pts
“Ootoya at Bryant park is amazing with kids, including the cutest airplane bento box. - I haven’t had the sushi there but can vouch for literally anything else on the menu (I’ve had most of it haha!)”
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in:Japanese Restaurant - Ichibantai VS Ootoya1 pts
“Ootoya is a great home style family restaurant. Especially good with kids and for lunch. I love it.”
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in:Anywhere I can find authentic Japanese tamagotchi toji udon or oyako-don rice bowls in NYC?1 pts
“They make authentic home-cooked style food that I find very comforting.”
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in:People who go to office everyday, what do you guys order for lunch? What's your go to spot?134 pts
“Some of my favs to disrupt the usual slop bowls/salads”
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in:Best non-chain takeout around Grand Central?38 pts
“Ootoya”
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in:Where can I find a Japanese lunch/dinner like this (Kaiseki/Gozen)37 pts
“- ootoya (classic!!)”
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in:Ichiran NYC — how did a Japanese outpost fumble its American expansion?27 pts
replying to u/jaded_toast: Ohhh, this makes sense. Tried Ootoya recently because I was craving Japanese breakfast, and a bunch of people recommended it in a recent post. I thought it was decent, but not better than Okonomi or Okume. I remember that the Chelsea location of Harbs had a C rating when it closed. I was shocked.
“TBF Ootoyas in Japan are actually worse than the NY outposts lol.”
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in:Where to eat in Times Square — and why you’d want to21 pts
“If I have to eat up there I go to yakitori toto or the Ootoya location there.”
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in:I miss Tokyo19 pts
“Ootoya”
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in:Japanese Restaurant - Ichibantai VS Ootoya19 pts
“Ootoya is a chain and both of you deserve better for an anniversary dinner.”
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in:Not too expensive Japanese restaurants in NYC that don’t require reservation12 pts
“Ootoya is good and pretty easy chain to get into if you don’t mind a short wait.”
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in:Best Japanese restaurant you've been to in NYC?11 pts
“Ootoya near Union Square is good too.”
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in:Looking for a great Japanese spot10 pts
“Ootoya, several locations. Great food.”
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in:Unique/non-touristy restaurants in Midtown?8 pts
“Consider the following. Ootoya.”
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in:Quick Lunch In Times Square7 pts
“Ootoya”
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