New York · Donburi · casual
Otafuku Medetai
DonburiTakoyakiOkonomiyakiEast VillageStreet Food
A tiny East Village counter specializing in takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki — one of NYC's most authentic Japanese street-food specialists, open since 2000.
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- East Village
- Since
- 2000
Plate № 1050
About
Otafuku Medetai at 220 East 9th Street has served takoyaki and okonomiyaki to the East Village since 2000, making it one of the city's longest-running Japanese street-food counters. The shop is walk-up and counter-only, focused almost entirely on the Osaka specialty of octopus balls cooked in a special cast-iron mold.
Neighborhood & visiting
Otafuku Medetai sits in East Village, one of New York's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused donburi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- NYC's premier takoyaki and okonomiyaki specialist since 2000
- Walk-up counter — casual Osaka street-food tradition
- Over 20 years serving the East Village Japanese community
- One of very few dedicated takoyaki counters in NYC
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Frequently asked
About Otafuku Medetai
- Is Otafuku Medetai an authentic donburi restaurant in New York?
- Yes — Otafuku Medetai is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for donburi in New York: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Otafuku Medetai located?
- Otafuku Medetai is located at 220 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003 (,), New York, USA in the East Village neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Otafuku Medetai?
- Otafuku Medetai accepts reservations online. For an authentic donburi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Otafuku Medetai?
- Otafuku Medetai sits in the ¥ price range — typical for donburi of this format in New York.
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