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Ootoya Chelsea

IzakayaTeishokuSet MealsJapanese ChainChelsea

The Chelsea outpost of Ootoya — a publicly traded Japanese chain founded in 1958 in Yokohama, serving traditional teishoku set meals in a clean, unfussy setting on West 18th Street.

Price
¥¥
Area
Chelsea
Since
2012
Owner
Ootoya Co., Ltd.
Ootoya Chelsea — authentic izakaya restaurant in New York, Chelsea
Plate № 1020
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About
Ootoya Chelsea at 8 West 18th Street is one of three Ootoya locations in Manhattan, operated by Ootoya Co., Ltd., a Japanese publicly traded company that has operated teishoku restaurants since 1958. The menu focuses on Japanese set meals (teishoku) — grilled fish, hamburger steak, chicken, or tonkatsu with rice, miso soup, and pickles — alongside izakaya-style small plates and sake.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ootoya Chelsea sits in Chelsea, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Part of Ootoya Co., Ltd. — Japanese teishoku chain since 1958
  • Traditional teishoku: complete set meals with soup, rice, and pickles
  • Japanese-owned chain with authentic home-cooking approach
  • Chelsea neighborhood — convenient for the arts district
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Frequently asked

About Ootoya Chelsea

Is Ootoya Chelsea an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?
Yes — Ootoya Chelsea is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Ootoya Chelsea located?
Ootoya Chelsea is located at 8 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, New York, USA in the Chelsea neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ootoya Chelsea?
Ootoya Chelsea does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in New York we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Ootoya Chelsea?
Ootoya Chelsea sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.
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