OTOTO

Tina C

3 months ago •

We were able to get seated right away at 7pm on a Monday night- I know it’s usually super busy here so we were lucky. The atmosphere is nice and the food was good. I really enjoyed the red bean dessert with strawberries and their scallop tempura and okonomiyaki. I wasn’t as big of a fan of the steak - it was a bit dry.

Stephanie Vegas

a month ago •

Stopped by OTOTO on our way to the Dodger game and was pleasantly surprised to be able to be seated right away amongst other blue caps. We tried the Chicken Katsu sandwich, Potato Salad and their Japanese style burger. The burger was very juicy and was perfectly cooked. The chili added a nice touch - my only wish would be that it had some sort of spice or acidity incorporated somehow. The Chicken Katsu was very tasty and the chicken was nice and crispy. We tried one of the seasonal sakes with strawberry and it was very good! Service was excellent and the food came out pretty quickly. There's a few other things we wanted to try from the menu so most likely will be back! Parking can be a bit challenging, but they also have valet if you absolutely can't find anything.

Nikhil Shankar

4 months ago •

Had a great time at this cozy sake joint. Our group tried 3 sakes, all of which were top-notch and showcased the diversity of flavors sake can hold. The food was also great — we had the chicken katsu sando, the okonomiyaki, the salt and pepper tofu, and the kurodai otsukuri. The atmosphere is great too.

Daniel John

4 months ago •

We love this place. It really is a 5-star when you are in a group and passing drinks around, the atmosphere is A+. Just sitting down as a couple and having a few dishes for dinner is not quite the same experience. Food is good but for the price you can do better elsewhere, even their sister resto next door.

yousef

4 months ago •

This place in Echo Park is not the place if you're looking for white tablecloths and hushed conversations. This is the cooler, slightly more rebellious sibling to its fancier, more predictable neighbor Tsubaki. It is a warm, dimly lit space with wooden accents and a welcoming vibe. Come here for a lively atmosphere, killer sake and good food. Forget reservations and be prepared to embrace the wait. The menu is a playful love letter to Japanese comfort food. I dove headfirst into the shaved cabbage salad which has a surprising punch and tangy dressing that proved a bit too much as it reduced the crunch some. The roasted sweet potatoes with miso butter and garlic chips was pure comfort food gold, each fluffy bite a testament to their addictive nature as you'll wish there were more on the plate. The chicken katsu sandwich was simple, breaded chicken swaddled in a pillowy bun with a touch of pickled jalapeno but the pickled jalapeno promised kick never arrived. It did have me reaching for another napkin as it was messy. Let's not forget the more decadent, less messy tonkatsu panko-fried pork cutlet—a crispy crust giving way to pork which was a bit dry even with a dollop of creamy mustard. While the service is friendly and efficient you come here for the vibes and certain menu items. It's not fancy, but it doesn't need to be. Ototo takes Japanese comfort fare in a different direction with some thoughtful touches and surprising flavor combinations. So, try your best to embrace, sip, eat and indulge.