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Downtown - Otafuku restaurant
6.6

Otafuku

  • Downtown
  • $$
  • Asian
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    good
  • Perks
    great

Food: Fresh ingredients, size matters

The Seiro Soba with Ume, Cold Soba Noodles with Tempura, and Seiro Noodles with Jaraido Chicken Soup are amongst the many dishes adored at the restaurant. Exceptional fresh ingredients with a homemade aesthetic characterise these must-try dishes. However, it's not all rosy - some patrons have lamented the small portions not commensurate with the price.

  • Great Quality

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

  • Okay Taste

    Good dishes, nothing stood out, average experience, decent service mentioned.

  • Bad Value

    Some feel prices are too high for the quality and quantity provided.

Top 3 dishes at Otafuku

  1. 1

    Cold Soba Noodles with Tempura 🏆

    Crisp, light tempura complements chewy, refreshing noodles perfectly.

    Cold Soba Noodles with Tempura dish
  2. 2

    Seiro Soba with Ume

    Perfect for hot days; light, refreshingly sour, flavors blend beautifully.

    Seiro Soba with Ume dish
  3. 3

    Anago Tempura Combo

    Eel is tender, batter crispy, with perfect accompaniment to soba or udon.

    Anago Tempura Combo dish

Vibe: Crammed quarters and buzzy

Contrary to its food, Otafuku's ambiance is bogged down by a cramped and stuffy interior that can be overwhelming. Although it boasts a highly prized sake menu, the noise and congested spacing make the restaurant an unsuitable choice for date nights.

  • Great Drinks

    Extensive, varied sake menu with quality selections praised highly.

  • Bad Ambiance

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

Perks: Parking woes and dreary outdoors

The difficulties of parking at Otafuku are infamous, often proving to be a significant drawback for customers. The outdoor space is also limited and plagued with typical noise issues. On a positive note, the reservation process is generally easy, and the menu offers adequate variety for vegan diets.

  • Easy To Reserve

    Reservation process is easy, accommodating, and works well for busy schedules.

  • Okay Service

    Service varies; some experience quick, attentive service, others find it slow.

  • Hard To Hear

    Compact seating with poor noise insulation, making it pretty loud.