Is Ootoya Union Square an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?

Yes — Ootoya Union Square 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 Union Square located?

Ootoya Union Square is located at 41 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003, New York, USA in the Union Square neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Ootoya Union Square?

Ootoya Union Square 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 Union Square?

Ootoya Union Square sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.

Cities/New York/Izakaya/Ootoya Union Square

New York · Izakaya · a la carte

Ootoya Union Square

Name: Ootoya Union Square
Address: 41 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003, New York, USA
Telephone: +1 212-473-4300
Price range: ¥¥

IzakayaTeishokuSet MealsJapanese ChainUnion Square

Ootoya's Union Square location — the Japanese teishoku chain from Yokohama, serving traditional set meals on East 11th Street since 2012.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Union Square
Since: 1958
Owner: Ootoya Co., Ltd.

Ootoya Union Square — authentic izakaya restaurant in New York, Union Square — Editorial placeholder

About

Ootoya Union Square at 41 East 11th Street is part of the Japanese Ootoya Co., Ltd. chain, which has operated teishoku restaurants since 1958. The Union Square location serves the same traditional Japanese set meals as the Chelsea outpost, with a menu of grilled fish, meat, and rice bowls alongside sake and shochu.

Neighborhood & visiting

Ootoya Union Square sits in Union Square, 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 the Japanese Ootoya Co., Ltd. teishoku chain since 1958
Union Square location — convenient for Flatiron and Greenwich Village
Traditional teishoku: complete meals with rice, soup, pickles

Links

Website →Map →Yelp →Tripadvisor →Instagram →

More authentic izakaya in New York

See all →

Other authentic cuisines in New York

See all →

Browse by cuisine in New York:Sushi Kaiseki Yakitori Ramen Donburi Teppanyaki

Authentic izakaya in other cities

See all →

Frequently asked

About Ootoya Union Square

Is Ootoya Union Square an authentic izakaya restaurant in New York?: Yes — Ootoya Union Square 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 Union Square located?: Ootoya Union Square is located at 41 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003, New York, USA in the Union Square neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ootoya Union Square?: Ootoya Union Square 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 Union Square?: Ootoya Union Square sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in New York.

Keep exploring

All Japanese restaurants in New York →Izakaya in New York →Authentic izakaya worldwide →All cities →