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    4.6 (184 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Romantic
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Snowcrab, eel cucumber
    Celena C.

    I've come back here a couple of more times since my first review, and confirming that service is on the slower side (for getting seated, ordering, getting the check, etc.). The staff who fills up water is very attentive though. They are consistent with how much filling they pack into each roll, and the quality is great! The whole staff seems very laid back. They are professional, but they will try to "get away" with things. One time we ordered a salmon cucumber roll and they came with a salmon avocado roll. We think they knew they messed up the order but just brought it to us anyways hoping we wouldn't catch it. When we pulled the waiter over to ask him, before we even said anything, he said he'll bring the salmon cucumber (he already knew we were going to inquire about the order mix up, and he wouldn't have fixed it had we not gestured). Just a small thing though that subtly shows them prioritizing saving money over professionalism! It isn't that big of a deal because for the most part, they are professional.

    Casey W.

    - overall rating: 4.5 - went on a random tues evening (6pm) after an appt and there was no wait, filled up by 7 tho - was absolutely stunned by the quality and size of the sushi for the cost - definitely not handicap accessible - the toro scallion roll that came with the omakase was STUFFED - was also really impressed with the ramen - recommend: omakase (really any sushi), tonkonsu ramen - was also impressed by their ramen, love that they offer different noodle options (reminiscent of my favorite, Minca- RIP), noodle had good chew, marinated egg was perfectly jammy - the staff was friendly and attentive until it came to the bill which we had to keep flagging people down for - looking forward to returning every time I have another appt in the area

    Spicy ramen
    Amanda D.

    Adding this place to my rotation, great sushi and ramen. Over the top sushi boats. Prices are great. Ambiance is instagram worthy. Very accommodating and kind staff.

    Melissa N.

    I really crave a spicy warm bowl of ramen whenever the weather is cold. The spicy miso ramen was actually what I needed in this frigid NYC weather. It was rich and creamy, topped with chicken, pork belly, egg, fish cake and more. Overall, their menu offers a nice selection of ramen and sushi options. The entrance has a certain charm to it. The restaurant itself is set in a spacious basement with a relaxed and contemporary vibe. I would definitely come back.

    Inside
    Allie G.

    We visited Otani for dinner on a Thursday and got seated right away with no reservation. The space was in a basement and had fun neon signage in the entryway, with a pleasant ambiance downstairs. For drinks, we both ordered hot green tea, which was so nice on a cold winter evening. My partner and I each got our own ramen as well as the Crazy New York Roll to share because we were starving. I chose the Chicken Ramen with udon noodles (loved having the different noodle options), and this was excellent. The chicken itself had great flavor and moisture, the broth was great, and the jammy eggs were perfectly cooked. I was also impressed with the Crazy New York Roll which had salmon, shrimp, and tamago inside, and a nice crunch on top. My partner said his Chili Tan - Tan Ramen was awesome too, if you're looking for something spicy. Service was quick and friendly - would return!

    Monica H.

    Nice little spot. Been in this area a bit and never realized it was there. May be challenging for people in wheelchairs because there's no elevators down and quite a few steps to handle. Sushi was fresh, and came out pretty quickly. Beef teriyaki was delicious as well although it didn't come out sizzling like the other table. Ramen on the other hand, took much longer. We were almost done with our entrees and ramen still wasn't ready. Didn't get a picture of it since it took so long to come out and my daughter was hangry. Otherwise, portions are decent size, service was ok.

    Shrimp fried rice platter
    Jacq O.

    Delicous sushi, and Ramen. Staff is very nice, music and environment very relaxing. I recommend for sure. They have lunch specials. To enter you need two ascend stairs (headsup ). No elevator.

    Amber S.

    Food was good, but service was lacking. Our appetizers and drinks came out right away, but our mains took a while. We were a party of two and my main arrived first, as tou can see from the photo, but it was another 5+ minutes for the other. We ordered a second round of drinks, a cocktail and sake, the cocktail arrived pretty quickly, but had to remind the server of the sake.

    $6 - harumaki
    Ashlyn K.

    My friend and I went to Otani around 5:30pm on a Monday. I was shocked that there was a decent amount of people in the restaurant when I checked in, so I would recommend making a reservation. They are located at a lower level, which is nice because it provides a bit of waiting room. The interior has a fancier ambiance, with a mix of tables and cozy booths. We started with an order of harumaki ($6). I liked that they cut this up in halves, so it was easier to split. It had a nice natural flavor, and the sauce definitely has a kick! I got a tonkotsu ramen ($18) and my friend got one signature roll and one regular roll, though I forgot which ones. It may have been the pink lady ($20) and yellowtail avocado ($9). It is rare for me to finish the entire bowl of ramen (broth specifically), but this bowl was delicious. It had a good ratio of broth to ingredients, and the noodles had a good texture. My only critique is that the chashu could be a tad more moist, but it still had nice flavor. My friend enjoyed her sushi, though I would still want to go back to Otani to try their sushi and update my review accordingly. Pricing is very good, especially for the area. Service was great! There were multiple check-backs and water refills. We did get rushed out at 6:50pm, and I had made a 5:30pm reservation, but they gave us a nice booth that would be suited for a party of 4, so I get it. Overall, I enjoyed my experience, and I will be back to try their other offerings!

    This plate was $94 at Otani

    I sat at the sushi bar. Very big mistake, no interaction with the chefs at all. I ordered à la carte nigiri. The fish quality was good but (for example) the ama ebi (sweet shrimp) did not come with the deep fried head as it is supposed to. If you like maki (roll) sushi, this may be your place. Although the ambience is more fast food than even casual dining. Disappointed, I was expecting better from the glowing Yelp reviews. Update: I mentioned the missing sweet shrimp head and they made me one. Just the head. It doesn't alter my opinion that this is a fast food joint rather than somewhere to dine.

    Rachel K.

    Decent sushi, really reasonable prices and good selection of rolls. It's really more of a 3.5 stars but 3 seems too low. The rock shrimp is chefs kiss delicious. Good service

    Alex M.

    Wife and I came here for ramen since the line was too long at the place we initially had in mind, and we were so thankful for that because we absolutely loved our meal at Otani! We ended up ordering two apps to share and each got our own ramen (which we ended up taking home half because the portions were so large!). We started with the karage and a spicy kani maki roll, which both were also large portions and not only good value, but tasted fresh and delicious too. My wife got the spicy pork tantan ramen with large ramen noodles and I got the spicy miso with udon (ikik) - both incredibly flavor and just enough kick to give a tingle. Plus was full of all ingredients (no skimping). The place was also packed on a Monday too, with plenty of tables and bar seats. It felt very relaxed too - and had all sorts of groups from corp crowd to tourists to locals. We will be back again!

    Tuna sushi combi
    Talia S.

    I found Otani Ramen & Sushi online after seeing its great reviews, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! From the outside, it's easy to miss -- a small entrance that you could walk right past -- but once you open the door, you're greeted with cool, vintage neon signs that lead you down a staircase into a trendy, cozy space. It's got a fun vibe that would be perfect for a girls' night or a date. The service was excellent -- I was seated right away, and there were multiple servers checking in throughout my meal, so I always felt taken care of. I'm a big tuna lover, and their tuna combination plate was one of the best I've ever had. Usually, restaurants only offer "chef's choice," but this combo included tuna sashimi, tuna nigiri, and a tuna avocado maki roll. The fish was incredibly fresh -- deep red, thick cuts of tuna (not that pale pink you sometimes see), and the sashimi was served on ice to keep it perfectly cold. The rolls were stuffed so full of tuna they were practically overflowing -- generous portions and amazing quality for the price. The whole combo was only $36! I also added a couple pieces of salmon nigiri, which were fresh and beautifully presented. Everything came out plated on a small wooden bridge with flowers -- such a pretty touch. Between the presentation, freshness, and flavor, I was seriously impressed. Great quality, great prices, great service, great vibe. I'll 100% be back the next time I'm in NY!

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