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    Robataya Oton

    4.1 (484 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese
    Open • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Caitlin N.

    I stumbled across this place from IG videos and thought we should give it a try since it's so close to our place. Wow... what a treat! We loved that there was traditional seating and such a cozy vibe. We were given two complimentary shots of sake which was delicious! We definitely would get a bottle next time when we have more dishes. We tried the unagi don, salmon kama, uni noodle, and 1 yellowtail 1 tuna. Every single thing was DELICIOUS! The fish quality was so good that we want to try the omakase next. I'd come back for just the unagi don itself

    Udon

    Genuinely the best food I've ever had. The nigiri was life changing. Don't even get me started on the udon. I can't believe this place hasn't blown up more yet. The ambiance, the service, the authentic delicious food!!!! This is a MUST try !!! Me and my boyfriend's newest staple !!!

    Cold sake
    Sim B.

    I had a good experience here! I saw it from a TikTok and wanted to check it out for its cozy vibes, traditional koshitsu seating, and interesting dishes. The ambiance was exactly as I hoped - you even had to take off your shoes for the koshitsu which I thought was fun. It did take a while for them to give us menus, but I'll chalk it up to them being fairly busy. The octopus was amazing - it looks like a tiny dish but it was full of flavor, perfect amount of wasabi to pack a punch, and surprisingly rich. The sashimi was fresh and delicious as well, though I didn't care for the fish that still had skin on it. I loved the uni udon dish which had a ton of uni and was super rich and yummy. My boyfriend wanted to try the matcha beer but it turns out there's no real matcha in there. It's more of a fun looking drink that is matcha flavored, so keep that in mind if you want to try it. The sake was great though and I loved the unique bottle with a built in ice pocket to keep it cold. The dessert could have been a little sweeter; the sweet potato part was a little more like fries than I was expecting, but it was light and interesting nonetheless. Do note that this is not a cheap place - our bill was higher than expected, but it was a very unique experience with some delicious food, so I think it's worth it for a special occasion.

    miso grilled fish
    Ashlee L.

    omg they have the traditional japanese seating where you take off your shoes and sit criss cross!! such an adorable interior!! very limited seating though but we came on a weekday and there was no wait so i'd recommend that. we got the sukiyaki nabe (only offered by reservation) and it was so delicious. the beef with egg was divineee and i love napa cabbage. portion was a bit small for the price tho ($40 per person). we also got a miso grilled fish and it was SO TENDER AND SOFT and flavor was amazinggg the servers were all so sweet and nice though, i definitely want to come back to try their other items :)

    Tuna, stripe jack and amber jack
    Phing T.

    Dear diary, Decided to try this place out for dinner and let me tell you it did not disappoint. The restaurant is on the smaller side with a more intimate and cozy vibe. There are bar seatings or Japanese booth seatings where you take off your shoes. The food is impeccable. There are so many variety that you can get there such as hot pot, sushi, and even omakase. We decided to go with sushi and uni noodle. The uni noodle is one of the best if not the best that I've ever had. It was rich and creamy. The sushi was extremely fresh and I was told that the fishes were shipped in daily! The chefs and servers were very friendly and attentive to our needs. They recommended many awesome sushi and drinks that we loved after trying. There are limited parkings in front of the restaurant but there are plenty more behind so no problem there. Can't wait to return to check out more things on their menu!!

    Hokkaido scallop
    Nate C.

    Came here on a Saturday night for dinner with a reservation for 2 at 7pm. It's a small intimate place with a cozy/warm atmosphere. A hidden gem that makes you feel like you're dining in Japan. All the servers and chefs were very welcoming and joined us in conversation every now and then. They gave us sake samples on the bottles they recommended. We settled on a bottle of one of their sweeter sake brands. Whatever your preference is I'm sure they can find something you'll enjoy. Our dinner started with the takowasa (octopus marinated in wasabi). The meat was tender and with just the right amount of wasabi. For our next dish we shared the uni pasta. To be honest I was never really a fan of this dish before, but oton is my exception. Pasta had a good chew, the sauce was creamy and rich, and the uni brings it over the top. This dish is a must order item for your next visit. Lastly we ordered nigiri sushi until we couldn't eat anymore. Fuji salmon, blue fin tuna, black tiger shrimp, ect. The quality and care they put into their sushi is worth every penny. We ended the night with a few beers and got to know the staff a little more because we're gonna be coming here more often. To everyone at oton I would like to give a big thank you for making our late Valentine's dinner very special.

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    Vivian T.

    I've passed by Robataya Oton countless times, not knowing how familiar I was with the area until I arrived! It shares the parking lot in the same plaza as Kogi BBQ. We were walk-ins and sat in a booth on the left hand side. More private dining was reserved for those in booths on the right. We ordered different items to share for a group of four, which were the sashimi salad, calamari, Horumen (cast iron beef intestines), and the Mentai Udon. Our food arrived at a steady pace, however, there was a long gap between our order of Horumen. It was served in a cast iron pan and needed more time to cook maybe. It took so long we thought the staff forgot about it. It was, surprisingly, my favorite thing out of our order. Highly recommend, that is, if you are up for a lot of chewing. The sashimi salad was quite different from what I have had. There was mackerel sashimi included which I have never had on a sashimi salad. It is chef's choice, so you may get something different. The sauce was sweet, so if you are looking for something savory, this would not be the best choice. The calamari is also safe choice, but I'd skip on this and try something more traditional. I would say the same for the Mentai Udon, as my preference for the sauce is a thicker sauce. This one was more soup like, and it was a bit difficult to share this. There are some hits in our meal, the service was kind and timely, even though we were short of an entree for a bit we were made aware. I love the intimacy of the dining space and I'd like to be back to dine in one of their private booths!

    70. Mentai Udon
    Kelsi G.

    The food was really yummy, perfect portions and the restaurant has such a great, cozy ambiance. Our waitresses were super friendly and fast, even with how busy it was. Be sure to make a reservation in advance!

    Unagi Don
    Blake G.

    Visited Robataya Oton for the first time and absolutely loved it. We sat in one of the private booths, which made the experience feel intimate and special. The ambiance and music immediately stood out. It felt like being transported back to Kyoto, with a traditional atmosphere that really sets the tone. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Highlights included the shrimp tempura, karaage, grilled kama, sushi mix, unagi don, and the uni noodles. Great sake selection as well, plus beer on draft. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to.

    Hamachi carpaccio
    Demi N.

    I've been here a couple times, and the menu is hit or miss, but the hits are big hits. Fried soft shell crab: 9/10 this was by far the star and biggest hit!! I'll definitely be back to eat more of this. I don't often eat crab because of the price point but this was so worth it. Very memorable Saba shio: 8/10 A little on the saltier side that day, but I really enjoyed this dish Salmon skin salad: 8/10 good stuff Hamachi carpaccio: 7/10 Aburi set: 7/10 this is the chef's choice so it depends on the fish of the day. I really love seared salmon so I give a 9/10 for the seared salmon and 7/10 for the rest of the fish because it was good fish but not my preference Special: wagyu and fatty tuna handroll. I tried this out of curiosity but the wagyu and fatty tuna don't play well together and would be better enjoyed separately. Poke don: 5/10 I got it out of curiosity, but did not enjoy it. It's not the same as a chirashi don. If you want to enjoy fresh fish, you're better off getting chirashi / sashimi / sushi.

    Udon
    Janine K.

    Went here for my birthday dinner and loved it! It was a Tuesday evening and we got seated right away. Service and ambiance were good. We had sushi, udon, hamachi carpaccio, and kyuri- everything was delicious. Also got to try a new sake which was fun. We will definitely be back!

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    Smaller intimate place. Food is fantastic, but never been to a place with such small sashimi and nigiri.

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    This place is amazing. Quality of food, service, vibes is spot on. Kenji is the best and we will definitely be back

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