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Gardena - Otafuku Restaurant restaurant
7.9

Otafuku Restaurant

  • Gardena
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tasty, but tiny bites tempt disaster

The Cold Zaru Soba with Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura delights taste buds, while the Wild Sea Eel Tempura Bowl impresses with its tender eel. Fresh ingredients elevate the experience, though the small portions and high prices may leave some diners in a state of confusion and hunger.

  • Great Quality

    Ingredients fresh, quality exceptional, homemade feel, enhancing dining experience.

  • Okay Portions

    Portions vary, with some finding sizes just right, others inadequate.

Top 3 dishes at Otafuku Restaurant

  1. 1

    Soba 🏆

    Soba dish
  2. 2

    Tempura

    Tempura dish
  3. 3

    Eel Tempura

    Eel Tempura dish

Vibe: Crowded ambiance dampens romance

The ambiance is cramped, often feeling like a sardine can. It's undeniably bustling, with an energetic crowd, but that lively buzz is often drowned out by poor noise insulation, making intimate conversations impossible and date nights a nerve-wracking battle to be heard.

  • Great Drinks

    Extensive, varied sake menu with quality selections praised highly.

  • Okay Comfort

  • Bad Aesthetic

    Cramped and stuffy interior with bad noise insulation, overwhelming at times.

Perks: Reservations easy, but parking a nightmare

Finding parking is akin to searching for a unicorn—tight and limited. The reservation process, however, is a breeze, accommodating diverse dining schedules. While vegan options abound, the cramped space offers little comfort for large groups.

  • Okay Cleanliness