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    4.6 (179 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Romantic
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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.

    Sushi and Sashimi platter
    Zuv Y.

    The sashimi was fresh excellent. We got the Sushi and Sashimi platter for two. The ambiance was nice and chill and the service was fast and friendly.

    Pork bao
    Rob W.

    One of the best meals I had during my stay in NY. I would eat those pork buns every night if allowed. It was an excellent place to take a loved one for a nice meal. The chili tan tan ramen did not disappoint.

    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

    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.

    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.

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    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!

    This is my favorite the Beef Ramen the delicious out of the bunch I always come just to take it

    Best place for a family get together and place to have ramen food comes just like you ask and service is always with a smile and fast the ambiance is nice and comforting and the staff always makes you feel like your always welcomed

    $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!

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    Neha G.

    A hidden spot in Fidi! Was looking for lunch options in the area and found Otani. It's a little hidden. Enter and see all these neon signs and head downstairs. At the basement level you'll find a nice Japanese restaurant offering sushi and ramen. They had just one vegetarian ramen. This made my decision easy as I had no other ramen option for me. I got the miso ramen. You may choose your spice level and type of noodle. I went for the egg free option and chose the thin noodles which are made of rice. The serving size is generous and I was so full when I finished! Plenty of seating for a small group, date night, or solo dining. Fast service too! Restrooms available. Didn't see an elevator option so keep in mind you'll need to walk up and down a set of stairs to access the restaurant.

    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!

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    This was a great find after a long day, great staff and good food. Well priced and fresh.

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    Relaxed spot with huge plates and good food. Always in the back of my mind when on a date downtown.

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    3.7 mi
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    I was in the city, and wanted a quick bite to eat, so I dropped by EAK Ramen. It was not crowded,…read moreand I was able to get served within 10 minutes. The tables, floors, and bathrooms were all very clean. This will be short and sweet. I ordered the Shrimp Bao. It was very good. The shrimp was crispy and tasty, but I think there should be 2 per order. One was not enough. 5/5 for taste 1/5 for quantity. I also ordered the Oh So Hot ! Miso. This consisted of pork and chicken broth, spicy ground chicken, spinach, bean sprouts, cabbage, and nori. I ordered it spicy, but I should have gotten it hot instead. I like spicy food, and the spicy needed more kick to me. But it was delicious. 5/5 Til we eat again...

    Went here a few weeks ago with friends and finally getting to write my review upon reflection. I…read moreloved the variety of vegetarian options that were available. I was NOT a fan of their mushroom friend rice. It was a plain white rice with sauteed mushrooms and corn. That's it. I expected a bit more and fresh ingredients especially for the price. I thought the rice would be at least been fried? I asked for some soy sauce and spice just to add a bit more flavor to it. However, our service was great and I cannot say enough kind words to the staff. The rest of our company enjoyed their food. My partner ordered a ramen which he enjoyed and wished there was more ramen options available for being a ramen (advertised) restaurant. Overall it was a good experience to try!

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    Cozy no-frills ramen bar near the theater district. I enjoyed a delicious, balanced bowl of Paitan…read moreramen ($19). No complaints, except that I guess I prefer Tonkostu (pork bone) over Paitan (chicken bone). I appreciated sitting at the bar to watch the lone ramen monger stir around the next batches of broth, hand-torching some chashu; boiling, whip-drying, and gently nestling my noodles, then manually laying out the toppings. The dish feels real, personal.

    Toribro Ramen exceeded my expectations because the pork is even better now than it ever was at…read moreTotto Ramen! If you loved Totto's spicy paitan ramen like I did, look no further because Toribro has what you need. I only wish they offered the super spicy ramen with chili oil on the side like the good old days, but the standard spicy packs a punch too! The regular size ramen was plenty, but don't let that stop you from trying the decadent Mega with all of the toppings. The food came out hot and fast too, so my table of two was in and out in less than 45 minutes easily. The menu is pretty straightforward with few choices that are all delicious - a perfect spot for the quintessential quick bite and a fair price to match. Vibe-wise, this place is a true hole in the wall with steps leading down from street level into a basement. The inside is packed and intimate so I'd come with a small party such as a friend or a date who's into good food. There was no line when I visited on a Sunday at opening time, but it got packed quickly so be prepared to wait on the sidewalk or arrive at noon. As someone who's moved out of NYC years ago, I made an effort to visit Totto Ramen every time I come back and now Toribro has taken that spot in my itinerary.

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