Ootoya Times Square Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ootoya Times Square, a charming oasis located in the heart of NYC that specializes in authentic Japanese curry and hot pot. This culinary gem offers a diverse menu designed to delight every palate. Start your journey with enticing appetizers like the Tebakara chicken wings or the creamy Chawanmushi egg custard, both promising a burst of flavor.
For mains, indulge in the expertly grilled fish sets, featuring delicacies like Grilled Japanese Butterfish and Saba mackerel, each accompanied by traditional Japanese sides. Don't miss the customizable rice toppings, including Onsen Tamago, adding a unique twist to your meal. With its serene ambiance and impeccable service, Ootoya offers more than just dining; it provides a complete cultural experience. Whether for a casual lunch or a special occasion, each dish showcases the essence of Japanese comfort food.
Mini Side Menu
Homemade Tofu Salad
Served with special bonito flakes and wafu vegetable dressing on the side
Water Cress Salad
Served with special bonito flakes and wafu vegetable dressing on the side
Homemade Tofu
Served with special bonito flakes
Edamame
Boiled Soybean sprinkled with salt
Handmade Grilled Gyoza
Potato Croquette
Fried croquette with mashed potato and minced beef served with an original Tonkatsu sauce
Mini Tori Kurozu An
Mini fried chicken and vegetables served with a sweet and sour vinegar sauce
Tebakara
Four pieces of fried chicken wings flavored with sweet garlic soy sauce
Chawanmushi
Homemade egg custard topped with salmon roe and chicken, shrimp, and scallop inside
Salmon Sashimi
Three slices of salmon sashimi
Onsen Tamago
Japanese style organic poached egg
Special Bonito Flakes
Fine and delicate taste is only available at ootoya. Generous serving of freshly sliced special bonito is recommended as topping for rice and salad dishes
Organic Natto
Fermented organic soy beans imported from japan served with scallion and ootoya original sauce
Side Items for Topping (Recommended for Rice)
Grilled Fish
Shima Hokke Set
Grilled atka mackerel served with Japanese grated radish
Saba Set
Grilled salted mackerel served with Japanese grated radish
Salmon Saikyo Set
Grilled salmon marinated in ootoya special saikyo miso served with Japanese grated radish
Japanese Butterfish Set
Grilled Japanese butterfish, imported from Japan, marinated in a special soy-sauce based koji and served with Japanese grated radish
Buta Kim-Chee Nabe Set
Pork belly slices, kim-chee, tofu, egg, nira chives and vegetables in a hot pot.
Salmon Tonyu Nabe Set
Salmon, tofu and vegetables in a soy milk hot pot
Yasai Nabe Set
Tofu and vegetables in a basil flavored hot pot
Hot Pot
Mini Bowls & Homemade Soba or Hot Udon Set
Mini Salmon Don
Scottish salmon and salmon roe served atop of sushi rice
Mini Oyako Don
Grilled free range chicken and onion is simmered in dashi broth and later wrapped with layer of custard like egg