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Silverlake - Ototo restaurant
5.5

Ototo

  • Silverlake
  • $$
  • Bar
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Tasteless dishes, bumped-up prices

Ototo's Chicken Katsu Sando, Yakisoba, and Tonkatsu leave much to be desired. While these offerings are supposedly their best, over-salting and lack of robust flavors dominate the discourse. The dishes aren't cooked with fresh ingredients, reflecting the restaurant's disregard for quality. Above all, their small portions come with high price tags, raising concerns over value for money.

  • Very Creative

    Unique, innovative dishes with creative fusion enhance dining adventure.

  • Okay Taste

    Overall food experiences varied, with both uniqueness and tastiness noted.

  • Small Portions

    Portions too small for the price, not filling for an average person.

Top 3 dishes at Ototo

  1. 1

    Chicken Katsu Sando 🏆

    Juicy, tender chicken with perfect crispness and delicious bread.

    Chicken Katsu Sando dish
  2. 2

    Yakisoba

    Yakisoba frequently praised for authentic, comforting taste.

    Yakisoba dish
  3. 3

    Tonkatsu

    Tonkatsu's crispy texture and juicy meat impressed diners.

    Tonkatsu dish

Vibe: Uncomfortably loud dining space

Diners don't seek a nightclub atmosphere in a cozy restaurant like Ototo. The overbearing music volume coupled with dim lighting mar the experience rather than enhancing it. Even though it might appeal to some as a perfect date night spot, many find it as an obstacle for any meaningful conversation.

  • Great Buzz

    Vibes and aesthetic trendy, reminiscent of Japan, trendy Echo Park spot.

  • Okay Drinks

    Service varies, with both strong sake menu and room for improvement.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Music too loud, lighting too dark; discomfort for some customers.

Perks: Managed parking chaos, variable service

The parking challenge at Ototo frustrates many. With hardly any street space and valet being the only alternative, things get complicated. The discomfort continues inside as the restaurant doesn't accommodate larger groups well. Service quality fluctuates dramatically often teetering towards slow and insufficient.

  • Great For Diets

    Willing to make vegetarian dishes vegan, showing great flexibility.

  • Okay Service

    Service quality varied; from friendly to slow, with room for improvement.

  • Bad For Groups

    Space too intimate, not the best setup for accommodating larger groups.