Incredible comfort food, even better sake and the best staff. This place is just the vibe, hits all the notes and leaves you feeling good. Mainly the staff is just so cool and friendly read more

So delicious! Portions are a little small. We ordered 1-2 entrees per person and apps. The restaurant is mostly counter seating, but there are some small tables in the back. Good for walk in, but not for big groups. read more

Okatte Tanto NY - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Never recommend this restaurant for business. Only for who just want to enjoy Omakase experience quickly.

Called beforehand on a Friday night for two and seats were ready when we arrived at 8:30pm. Upon entering, it felt like I teleported to Japan. Many of the clientele are Japanese so we knew we were at an authentic place. We got: - Fried oysters: the batter was light and crispy and oysters piping hot - Vinegared Mackerel w/ Ponzu Sauce: fresh & tangy - Intestines Hotpot: comforting & light despite the fattiness of the intestines - Creamed Mentai Udon: they split it in 2 small bowls for us since we were sharing. Udon had a nice bouncy chew and sauce was not heavy We also got a bottle of sake, and they poured it in a beautiful sake decanter to keep it cold. First time seeing cold sake presented this way which was very cool. We tried Suntory draft beer since that was the only draft they had, which was odd since most Japanese places carry Asahi/Sapporo, definitely not as light as the other two beers I'm used to. Even though I was stuffed by the end, I didn't feel lethargic, everything felt light without compromising flavor. Service was attentive although our udon came at the very end, we thought they had forgot about it. read more

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There are a few restaurants in NYC that make you feel like you are stepping into a Japan portal, and Okatte Tanto is no doubt one of those. As you step into the restaurant, you immediately feel a sense of formality and strictness. It's also very quiet in the restaurant, and friendly to solo diners, adding on more to the Japan-esque feel. The food is high quality here, but the portions are small, and it is pricey. I would budget to spend around $100 a person here after tip and tax, if you ignore the prices on the menu and try a variety of things. The tuna from the bone is the most famous dish here, but I was not able to get it as they sell out very fast. But I tried the sashimi and it was high quality -- just that it was not enough food for me. But that makes it more in line with portions back in Japan. They have an extensive sake list and they also have the casual cocktail options like lemon drops you would find in Tokyo. The atmosphere really transports you straight into Japan if that is something you are looking for. Expect to pay a premium for small-ish portions, but at the same time very well-made and authentic food. read more

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Thank you yelp for this one! Open late though when we walked in they quickly told us Kitchen is closing in 30 minutes. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. My daughter who is usually very picky even liked the simple Oden fishcake, said it was her favorite! The Oden egg was good too Pork katsu sando: perfectly seasoned with worcestershire sauce. We got the eel rice. was OK. I would've liked it a little crispier? pork curry udon, yummy. I even slurped up the curry because the flavor was that good They have this cool Sake decanter. I don't drink, but if I did, I totally would try this. ambiance: feel like you stepped into a secret place in Tokyo. Authentic, legit read more

Okatte Tanto NY - Sake decanter - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

This was such a cool experience! We saw this place on TikTok and was enamored by the fact you can order this chunk of tuna bone and scrape off the meat. We called ahead the day of our reservation to make sure this was available and also asked if we could reserve a piece for ourselves. The service at the restaurant was really great and everyone was so accommodating and polite. The main area of the restaurant is a very very long sushi bar and it felt very cozy. The food was incredible - fresh, delicious, and unique. We ordered a miso scallion dish which was miso paste mixed with aromatics and it surprised me with how delicious and umami it was despite being a jammy mixture of sorts. I still think about that tuna and miso a month later! read more

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Hidden gem. The Japanese staff adds to the experience Pork Katsu Sando - this was fire 5/5 Grilled mackerel - it was deboned. 4/5 Hot pot miso broth with intestines 5/5 Omelet sukiyaki 3.5/5 Tuna bone 4.5/5 Chicken karage -3/5 Crème brûlée - very small but good. 4.5/5 Matcha dessert -4/5 I already recommended this place to people read more

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One of my favorite New York City restaurants. Call to make a reservation or sometimes can walk in. Highlights include pork sandwich, the sashimi platter is amazing and love scraping tuna off the bone. All the fish is fresh and high quality. Never ordered a bad dish here. Decent selection of sake. Good for date night! Love this place! read more

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Amazing izakaya in nyc with great sake choices and authentic Japanese food! We ordered quite a few dishes because the portion sizes were small. - Hot pot with intestines: 9/10 (great creamy broth and good intestines) - Fried oyster: 10/10 (sooo good. The oyster was crispy on the outside and soft in the inside.) - Rice in cold broth: 10/10 (this was my favorite dish. The sauce was perfectly salty and the sashimi was good.) - Salmon sashimi: 7/10 (decent but the portion size is small) - Daikon and beef oden: 10/10 (solid oden with good broth) Vibes were casual and service was good. I'll definitely be back when I'm craving good sake and Japanese food! read more

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Delicious sashimi. Highly recommend the red snapper. Ambiance is traditional japanese -- bar style or tables. Service is standoffish & snobby but professional & efficient. Excellent choice for Japanese in midtown east. read more

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The food is authentic. I wouldn't say anything was wowing, but things were well prepared and classy. Service is good,.though it could be a bit more relaxed. Definitely make a reservation, as we walked in when they opened but they were definitely on us about leaving on time (even gave us a last call for food) read more

Okatte Tanto NY - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The food was very disappointing, and the service was poor. The staff were unfriendly and unprofessional.

Greetings from California! I was recommended here through Instagram and was not disappointed. My partner and I ordered the mentai udon and the blue fin tuna rib. Starting with the mentai udon, the sauce was so creamy and the noodles were perfectly chewy. The udon was a 10/10 and savored every bite. The bluefin tuna rib was an unique experience. I had never experienced such and it was delicious. It was fresh, had a rich ruby red color and easy to spoon off the bone. Even eating the raw fish itself didn't have too "fishy" aftertaste but the soy sauce addition provided a perfect saltiness. In regards to allergies, the employees were very accommodating and understood cross-contamination of ingredients. They provided sufficient warnings of shrimp cross contamination which was really considerate of them. Now reservations-wise, my partner and I were not particularly aware of such until we had read the reviews. Thank goodness we read the reviews as the website and yelp page were not super informative on whether it is walk-in or reservations-based. We called 1-2hrs ahead and were lucky to get a 45min slot. read more

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Overall decent food. we got the tuna carving and it was fun for the first few mins but got old quickly. The portions are very small so don't come hungry read more

Photograph does not do the good justice! I had the wasabi marinated octopus and curry pork udon bowl and they were spectacular. Also had a nice glass of sake. Highly highly recommend this restaurant. The octopus had an incredible flavor that brought the wasabi forward without it being overwhelming. The curry udon was deeply flavorful without being heavy on the stomach. The staff were so kind and the ambiance was cozy and chill. I'm thrilled I came here and cannot wait to come back! read more

Okatte Tanto NY - Curry pork udon and glass of sake. - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Okatte Tanto serves up some of the best izakaya in NYC. I came to try their bluefin tuna sashimi that you can scrape right off the bone. Okatte Tanto is a Japanese izakaya in Midtown; this place is truly a hidden gem. The tuna rib is so fresh and it's only $28 for the medium and $32 for the large; don't forget ask them to crack open the spine after you're done for that marrow. They serve a limited quantity of these per day so I recommend coming early or calling in advance. They have an extensive of izakaya foods that are all incredible, I tried the intestine hot pot and it was so fresh, tender and delicious, full of veggies and hearty bone broth. This spot absolutely needs to be on your NY bucket list read more

It's an intimate izakaya vibe with long bar seating and one or two tables in the back. Loved all the food I got here - the tuna rib, pork katsu sandwich and mentaiko udon. Pro tip - make sure you request the tuna rib when you make the reservation because when we asked about it, they made sure to check. The tuna rib was interesting to eat with us scraping the meat off the ribs and definitely an experience. You can also ask them to crack it open (extra cost). The katsu sando was surprisingly crispy and moist and flavorful - my fave item from the whole meal! I would love to come back and try the rest of their menu! read more

My wife and I showed up shortly after they opened at 5:00pm on a Saturday and showed up without a reservation. Fortunately they were able to accomodate us. We came after seeing this place on social media and wanted to try their Bluefin Tuna bone as it was one of their hyped up dishes. Again, we were fortunate we ended up being the second customer as they only had two tuna bones available for the whole night and the first customer had already ordered one of them! We started off with the Japanese pickled vegggies (small and not really worth it) and the chicken gizzards, which were tasty and tender! Surprisingly the bluefin tuna bone was only about $34 that night as they sell per market price. Plenty of meat on the bones and it was definitely worth the hype! Our favorite dish of the night was definitely the Katsu Sandwich. The pork was deep fried fresh in front of us and paired so well with the bread and sauce. Hands down the best katsu sandwich we've had in NYC and even better than a lot in Japan! read more

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Came here after seeing the tuna bone on tiktok lol! It was definitely a fun experience and ended up being ~30 for the entire bone which was a decent deal for the amount of meat we scraped off! There was a good amount of meat on the bones and it was fun/satisfying to scrape it. We also liked the katsu sandos, soba noodles, and uni udon (in order of fav to least fav). Thought the grilled squid was below average/dry and the liver it came with was super fishy....overall a fun/nice place to try but prefer other Japanese or omakase spots. read more

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I had an amazing time here at Okatte Tanto. The food was just super amazing and fresh! The service was very attentive and friendly! The ambiance was very pleasant and cool! 5 stars! read more

There is no telephone number on Yelp , no Web site. Not on Resy or any other platform that I "had" to Google to find their phone number to reserve a table( just submitted to add their telephone number on Yelp). What a hassle but worth it in the end. They were not busy on Monday night so we were able to devour this unique classic Japanese food with a modern twist. Wonderful selection of sake. Tea. Izakaya menu. Most interestingly, the Bluefin Tuna on Bones. Scraping tuna off the bones was fun & enjoyable! Excellent service, intimate ambience, subtle decor. Upscale. Classy. Moderate price point. It's worth the visit. By the way, their telephone is 646-952-0364 for reservations . read more

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This place is a hidden (?) gem. It's been around for four yrs or so apparently. The place is quite big with a nice long bar. They pretty much do all and every Japanese izakaya food from sashimi to oden to katsus. And surprisingly they do them all very well. The sake list is very limited and at least 200% marked up. Like a 200 bucks bottle retails for around 65 to 70. Their premium sake list boast your average bottles like Dassai 23 or the Blue version. The Blue is cheaper by the way and used to retail at like 30 bucks when it came out a couple of years back. Now apparently they decided to mark it up significantly (probably because they were losing out on the Dassai 23 market with people just opting to buy the Blue). The service is Kyoto chic. If you know you know. Most servers speak Japanese and seem to have a polite front but not a warm welcoming vibe. read more

Great restaurant with a very nice ambiance. The service was wonderful. We got there slightly before 5pm for dinner service. We made a reservation ahead of time and reserved the carving tuna bones. I was a bit worried since at the time of my reservation they said the tuna may not be available. The staffs were super polite and the chef was patient with me in explaining the food he was preparing. It was nice to have that kind of interaction. You can tell he took pride in the meals he prepared for us. Food wise - Tuna was fresh for $28 and it was fun carving it. Sashimi platter was nice too and the umi tasted some sweet and creamy. We also got the grilled squid and that was tended that came with a very sauce (it almost tasted like shrimp head - turn out it was the internal parts of the squid) equally delicious if you are into that type of flavoring - which I enjoyed. Then we had the udon with a creamy sauce (they were nice to split that into two bowl for us) - I really like this..the pink foam was great..did not know what it was but the experience and texture was amazing to me. Last we had the pork katsu sandwich- pork was thick and soft - sweet and crispy. Out of all the dishes this was probably one I would not get again because I wanted something different. We then ended the night with the match pena cotta and crem brûlée. Overall wonderful dinner and will come back to try the hotpot intestine. read more

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Went here last night - the hot pot was pretty tasty, with great clean-tasting soup! The long counter seating was nice and clean, and I liked the interior. The staff were friendly as well! We also had miso mackerel and fried burdock root - pretty tasty! read more

Great spot to try. Recommend reservations. Small portions but the food is elevated to another level compared to other typical izakayas. A bit pricey but if you value quality over quantity this is the place to go. Not for big eaters though. Ambience- 5/5 Great looking establishment. Everything is new and well maintained. No strange smells Subtle jazz music playing Neighboring conversations are not too loud Hooks under the bar to hang bags Free coat check for jackets Normal cell service (many spots have limited service) Service- 4.9/5 Very friendly and courteous staff. Professional mature folks who are all Japanese. Service wasn't that proactive but once signaled the staff came immediately and worked efficiently. Food- 4.9/5 Has many standard Izakaya staples but a lot of unique things not common in the US. Of All the standard Izakaya menu items you would recognize they are elevated to the next level. Everything has very precise delicate flavors. Nothing is heavy or oily. Sashimi, omelette, and katsu sandwich were excellent. Portions are on the small side. You could realistically split one dish with 2 people only. High ball was well done with clear ice. Beers were fresh but a bit small for the price. read more

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Came after finding this spot on social media. Had high expectations for the Tuna Bone and those expectations were met. The MP was $34 and it was well worth it - but take note, you have to work for your tuna! They give you teaspoons to scoop out the tuna and it was enjoyable. We got the oden (daikon and fish cake) which was well seasoned and thoroughly infused from the broth. The curry udon was delicious as well - not a big portion but just enough to fill our stomachs and end the meal. Ordered a glass of sake from the menu and was taken aback by the portion/pour! Worth the meal and would definitely come back. read more

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Came here with my friend looking for a place open late. They let us sit at this long bar without a reservation. They also have 2 four person tables in the back. This restaurant looked like a very authentic Japanese place and it transported me there in my experience. It was nice to hear so much Japanese spoken around me. The service here is very nice and courteous and answered any questions I had about the dishes. We both ordered the cold broth with red snapper sashimi over rice. This dish came with an egg as well and was so good. The snapper melted in your mouth so fresh and the broth with the rice married together so well. It was the perfect bowl to end the night. We also had the lemon sour which was nice and refreshing but we really didn't taste much of any Japanese vodka in it. I definitely want to come back to try more menu items, so happy I stumbled upon this place. read more

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Came here specifically for the Bluefin Tuna Sashimi on Bone . I'm sure you all want to know the price here, it was $34... it's listed as MP on the menu. I absolutely do not know how it's priced, whether it's weighed or when it's in season or whatever the criteria might be... It's not a secret menu item or anything, it's listed on their regular menu. . It is served as shown, and only comes with soy sauce and wasabi. You basically just scrape/scoop your own tuna off the bone. You gotta work it. It's not tough to scrape off the meat, but there are some parts that are close to the blood so you have to kind of go around it. . There will be some parts that will be more like slices, but mostly tuna tartare consistency. The meat was very fresh, not fishy at all. . I do think it gets overwhelming after a few bits of the tuna, since it's only one flavor. It doesn't come with rice or seaweed paper. And the tuna is pretty lean, no fat whatsoever. (Maybe you can ask, but we don't want to be a hassle or be embarrassed) . We shared this bone btwn 4 ppl. You don't get full on this, unless you're eating alone, but it's enough to feel content. I personally had a great time just scraping off the tuna.. . @okattetanto_ny is a bit of a higher end Japanese restaurant, so for this to be $34, it blows my mind. I also don't recall other customers having this during our meal... their menu isn't extensive or anything like that. They have a very long bar setting a handful of tables in the back. So it's probably not meant for large groups. Mainly pairs or single seating... . Highly recommend making reservations, you can also request for them to hold a bone for you/your party as well... . They have matsunabe for $20 (single serving), which was very good and can easily be shared btwn 2 ppl... it was a tad hot for it, would be even better during the colder months.. read more

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We visited on a Thursday night without a reservation, and while there was a bit of a wait, it wasn't too bad. The food was delicious, but unfortunately, the service was disappointing. Our server took away my potato salad without asking if I had finished it. When I requested it back, she returned with the same plate, which left me uneasy about what might have happened to it in the kitchen. It felt quite unprofessional and I feel so wronged. The highlight of the meal was probably the assorted sashimi and intestine hotpot. The ambiance was nice, most of the seatings are chef counter so it left a great impression for me. I have to knock two stars down for the service though, it escalated quickly and made me really upset read more

Ambiance is amazing, low key east side joint that transports you to Tokyo. The tuna bone sashimi (carved directly off it with a spoon) is unique and delicious if available. The daily broth also looked quite savory and good (didn't have it but was quite popular). Drinks / highball were refreshing. Low key relaxed meal, service also was excellent. Will be going back read more

This place was on my list specifically for the bluefin tuna in the bone. Luckily my husband and I were able to get the last one of the night! For the price ($34) you get a good amount of fish on the bone. I enjoyed how fresh it was. Definitely enough for 2 people. My favorite dish was the Katsu sando. They made it fresh infront of you which is great! It was crunchy and hot and absolutely delicious. When we were in Japan the katsu sando's were always cold so it was amazing to have a freshly made one. Service was good, they were very attentive. We sat at the bar since we did not have a reservation. But the bar is very nice! You doId definitely recommend getting a reservation if possible, around 7pm, people without reservations were getting turned away. read more

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This is such a hidden gem in nyc! The vibes is cozy. The service is amazing. They take reservations by phone. The food is the best part! They offer tuna on the bone. When you finish scrapping off the tuna, you can ask them to cut the spine open, to enjoy the spine jelly. The assorted sashimi is so delicious and fresh. Their intestine hotpot is so umami and flavorful, and each piece of intestine is like a flavor-bomb in my mouth. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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The service is top notch and they are quite attentive. The food is very fresh, clean, simple and precisely served. Portions are small so do not expect to walk away full but nicely satiated. The scraping from the bluefin tuna bone was an experience and enjoyable with someone who doesn't mind putting in the work. Very upscale. Downside is that there is no warm welcome and to consistently ask for soy sauce can be a bit too much. Worth a try if you are curious about the experience. read more

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A cute, small, and quiet Japanese izakaya. Vibes kind of remind me of a Japanese tea house (ish) - very zen. Food was fresh and good. I liked the mentai udon the best. Solid katsu sandwich and fresh sashimi; didn't love the intestine nabe bc the broth was sweet (I guess I also don't love intestines but let's just ignore that). Do note that they are quite strict with the dining period (1.5 hrs). Unfortunately we were very late and it was nice they accommodated us, but the way the waiter made some snide remarks and ushered us out was rude and not really what you'd expect at a Japanese restaurant. 3 for service. 4 for food. Good date spot - fyi you'll prob be sitting next to each other at the bar. Call to reserve. read more

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Food,services,Ambiance,are excellent I would recommend this Japanese restaurant in NY read more

Great time and good food here- Authentic Japanese dishes with some western twist plates as well. I have been there now 3 times and probably will keep going back lol Small portions, so you will get to try few dishes at one meal. Definitely recommend the counter for a date night, tables in the back room for more intimate friends gathering- read more

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When you think of an izakaya, you think of a comforting spot, a refreshing drink, and a warming ambience after a long day of work or night out. Okatte Tanto is by far the best izakaya I have been to in NYC in every aspect: the food, the vibes, and the service. Now obviously, the important factor is the food. Let me just tell you I was breathing sighs of pleasure with every bite. The octopus in wasabi was so refreshing, wonderfully chewy, and palate cleansing. I highly recommend getting the beef tendon oden, which is basically a warm rich soup with juicy and delectably fatty and melty pieces of meat. Oh my god, it had my brain orgasming with each bite. The Miso Hotpot is also, unskippable. They have really perfected Japanese flavors in NYC and I can guarantee it will be very difficult to find this level of quality and culinary perfection anywhere else in the city. It looks simple and unappealing but the ingredients, from the tofu, cabbage, and intestines, were if incredibly high quality. Of highest quality to note was definitely the Miso, which literally rings through your whole body and washes over you with such a rich yet clear lightly sweet, salty, and massive umami flavor. Each spoonful was like taking a dip into a hot spring and resetting that feeling again. I was breathing through waves of pleasure and comfort throughout the entire hotpot. I also just really want to talk about the service here. The business is super lowkey like a speakeasy and most of their patrons are Japanese. The staff primarily speaks Japanese as well but some have sufficient English to accommodate anyone. However, a huge plus if you are fluent in Japanese like I fortunately am. The staff are so welcoming, I've had delightful conversations with them, and the shop owner (Tenchou-San) keeps a watchful eye, checks in on you, and becomes a very professional friend. I came in here dining alone and I felt I walked out with the entire staff being a newfound group of friends. It's such an amazing environment for an introvert like me to have the restaurant interact with you so personally and I really really enjoyed the ambience, professionalism, and experience overall. Highly recommend, and I'm sure they'll love it if you ask about their experiences transitioning from Japan to America. Simply amazing, a taste of Japan in the city. read more

Okatte Tanto NY - Miso HotPot with Intestines - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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5/5, Highly recommend their motsu nabe! I'm not even a fan of it usually, and I loved it. I got miso broth and it was super thick, and flavorful. Their fried oysters were good (4/5) too but their mentai udon was okay (3/5). Omelette with beef was (3.8/5) read more

KEEP AWAY FROM THIS RESTAURANT AT ANY COST. This restaurant sucks. The manager is very rude. We had a reservation with a group of 4. But our friends could not make it due to an accident so only two of us went there. We explained what happened and the manager showed a very bad attitude to us. He kept criticizing us loudly. It is normal that the size of group changes and most restaurants treat this without any offense. I never expect to be treated rudely like that. Moreover, the manager saw I had a Starbucks with me and he said "I do not want to see it". He should really learn about how to treat customers properly with politeness before running a so-called "nice" restaurant. read more