Otani Japanese Restaurant
1625 Golden Gate Plz, Cleveland, OH, 44124
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Address :
1625 Golden Gate Plz
Cleveland, OH, 44124 - Phone (440) 442-7098
- Website https://www.otanicleveland.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Paid
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Kristine K.
I feel bad writing this, as the servers and staff are very nice. But, this is not Japanese food. We had the Pork Katsu and vegetable ramen. The Katsu was breaded with what I could only describe as italian style bread crumbs. I mean, the taste was fine, for a pork cutlet. Not Katsu. As for the ramen, it was completely lacking in flavor. The one plus, the bill before the tip came up to less than $20. Maybe my experience would have been better if I would have tried their sushi. But, I do not think I will be going back to give it a chance.
(1)Danielle W.
The Prices aren't matching the quality of the food. Make the drive to pacific east, trust me.
(1)Fran R.
I always say that Otani's is for people who aren't familiar with real Japanese food. The food tastes good and the service is fine, but dishes that I like aren't offered. I also think they're overpriced.
(3)Sharon K.
I remember coming to the Christmas parties here when I was young, a lot of fun! A while back I remember eating here with a friend, they got a sushi boat and I got pineapple & pork fried rice, inside of a pineapple fruit, very lovely. It is a lot of fun here, might come back to try hibachi or their special half off sushi night.
(4)Drew W.
Have been coming here for a while now. Sushi happens to be very consistent and great tasting. I prefer to sit at a regular table and not bump elbows with a stranger. Very good mushroom soup and great speciality rolls.
(4)David B.
One of the best in greater Cleveland, OH. Half price sushi Wednesday 5:00 'til 7:00.
(5)Jeffery W.
Kenny my favorite sushi chef has moved on and that saddens me Part of the experience is knowing your sushi chef but it's still fantastic and an opportunity to make new relationships.
(5)Rodney W.
Tonight, I ordered take-out for a co-worker and I from Otani. I ordered the Tiger Roll and the Kraby Roll. Upon arrival, our sushi was ready for pickup. When I was given the total, $34.50, I asked if we could separate the checks, because we were paying with our corporate credit cards. I was told that the $34.50 was for my two rolls! Wow! Most expensive sushi I've ever bought! Anyway, it was fresh and delicious. I couldn't decipher if the caviar atop the rolls was real, but it was good. The caviar wasn't extraordinarily salty, which is what I would expect of real caviar. I have to admit though, I've only had caviar once or twice before and I wouldn't know real from Air-Soft pellets! Despite the exorbitant price, the sushi was good. This was the first time I've tried sushi at Otani and I was pleased. I guess because it was dinner time the prices increase by 50%. Hope my company agrees to pay the bill! At least I have lunch for tomorrow because the rolls were much bigger than expected. I've eaten here many times for lunch and once for dinner. Someday, I'll have to try their hibachi.
(4)Ruchu T.
I've been here over a dozen of times for lunch and each visit was good to great. The restaurant isn't too busy during lunch hours and I'd be in and out in less than an hour. Hibachi may take a bit of time if they choose to wait for other customers. Dining room service is quick if you order any of their lunch specials (all under $10). I've also been here on several occasions for half off hibachi (Tuesday) and half off sushi (Wednesday). It's a great deal on half days. Hibachi dinners offer a lot of food and comes with miso soup and salad. You also get a few pieces of shrimp as an appetizer (which you don't get for lunch hibachi). I usually order a steak & scallops combo for dinner. The steaks are usually cooked nicely and the scallops were fresh and non-rubbery. Be aware that whatever you're wearing to hibachi will be doused with the smell of grease and soy! I enjoy going here with a group of people and its fun to watch the chefs perform. My favorite by far is Ray. No only is he great at cooking, he's the most entertaining. He's also spot on when it comes to cooking steaks. Sushi here is quite good, but if I were to pay full price, there are definitely better options near by.
(4)Sholina P.
When I write this I don't mean to be rude. I'm just a half Japanese that loves ramen. The ramen at Otani isn't "Japanese" at all. I feel like they put noodles and thin broth and threw in some egg. I was pretty disappointed. The broth definitely needs more flavor. The chef needs to take a course on how to cook meat again cause the pork belly was way too fatty and I felt like I was chewing on rubber. Japanese pork belly is meant to be soft. My friends would like to add that the teriyaki was good and the lobster balls as well.
(2)Heather E.
On Tuesdays they do half price hibachi, Wednesdays they do half price sushi. Hibachi is good, sushi is great. Good menu, knowledgeable and friendly staff, fun atmosphere. Great for dates! This is our favorite Japanese restaurant ink the area by far.
(5)Sara W.
Great food - the best scallops I've ever had - and a LOT of fun! I've only ever tried the hibachi side but it was well worth the price. I'd recommend this to anyone! And go for the fried rice - it's so good when it's so fresh!
(5)Kat Y.
Stopped by for lunch and got the seafood ramen. Very disappointed. The dish did not include real ramen noodles, but what seemed like spaghetti noodles. The broth did not have a depth of flavor, and just seemed like a soy sauce based broth. It did have a good amount of shrimp and scallops, but the dish did not match the display out front which had vegetable and mushroom pieces.
(2)Ari C.
Consistency. That's what you get at Otani's. Fresh high quality sushi. Great service from veteran servers who recognize you, and a smile. Swift kitchen orders, even faster sushi bar delivery. Overall the experience is always wonderful. There are other spots more trendy than this, but as a staple in the area Otani's remains my personal favorite. Try the Tako Salad. Enjoy a bento box. Everything is spot on!
(5)Dan B.
Every time we come to Otani's, we always have a good time! The last time we went, I got the sesame chicken hibachi meal. Very cheap for hibachi...about $17 total. You get the whole shebang, starts off with YOUR CHOICE (which most don't offer) of either Mushroom or Miso soup. Both are very good. Then you get a ginger salad. Most hibachi restaurants over do it on the dressing. Their's is homeade and delicious! Then the show begins. The chefs there are mostly very entertaining. Occasionally you will get that one chef that's a buzzkill. But if you are fortunate enough, you will get RAY. Ray is an African-American chef who puts on a hell of a show. He is the only non-Japanese chef. Of course all of them are good, but some request him by NAME. Anyway, you get the whole knife twirling and the onion volcano. Typical hibachi show. But the show does not take away the quality of the food. Steak is always cooked to perfection, just how you like it. Although I am not a shrimp lover, their shrimp is very good and again, cooked to order. I almost always get some sort of chicken dish, whether it's sesame, teriyaki, or a combo. Except for one time (when it was crunchy) it has always been good. I always give the chef a couple extra dollars directly. They remember that, even for 4 months (gave a chef $5, came back in 4 months later and he remembered me...it makes their day.) All in all, it is well worth the money. I would suggest either side (traditional or hibachi) as both are very good.
(5)Heidi W.
Worst hibachi I've ever tasted. The show part of the cooking was weak. The filet was flavorless. The rice was meh. The noodles were just plain awful. And even the miso and vegatables were bad. So disappointing cuz the atmosphere is really cute.
(1)Jeff T.
Second time coming to Otani's, my first being the Hibachi side, this time I hit the traditional Japanese. I came in expecting a 4 star experience and left feeling good with my choice for dinner with 3 other friends. We ordered a bottle of saki and 2 sushi rolls. I had asked the sushi chefs what they recommended and which fish was the freshest, they happily told me to go for the tuna. YUMM! Each person at the table absolutely loved the sushi. I personally thought it was good - great knowing that I have had better but considering that we didn't come for just sushi, it was a nice surprise. We also ordered spring rolls and crab rangoons. The rangoons were made with real crab and packed lots of flavor. Spring rolls also were good, not overly greasy, seemed to me that they were prepped recently. Dinner I went with the Shabu Shabu for two. I probably wouldn't go for this particular dish again. Everything comes raw or blanched and you need to cook your own food in a boiling broth. It was definitely fun in a hot pot kind of way, but by no means did it match up to the flavor and experience of a true hot pot. So considering it was my first time and with my expectations bordering around 'I can say I tried it', I really thought it was more fun then fabulous. My friends dishes were great though. However, hate me for it, but I can't remember what they had because I was too into my Shabu to even notice. I did try them though. The waitress provided each of us with a departing gift in the form of a free saki shot. Great way to end an interesting night. Everyone had fun, food was good, sushi surprised us, and we all left feeling satisfied. We will be back again. Keep an eye out for restaurant.com and mailers. Otani usually does a buy one get one or $$ off hibachi meals and dinners on the traditional side. Food always tastes better when it comes half off!
(4)Thomas C.
I rarely dislike a Japanese Steakhouse, but I definately did not care for this one. There were a couple red flags right away that made me think I had chosen poorly on dinner options for the night. First was that it was a small place located in a strip mall with poor outside curb appeal. Second and more importantly, I came there on a Friday night at 630 for hibachi and there were about 4 other people in the whole place. The server did not speak English very well, but she was polite enough. Drinks were ok. The best part about the place is their sushi. They did a nice job with that. The hibachi chef must have been brand new because he was the most boring and bland chef I have ever had. The place looked dirty and not well kept and the food was so-so at best other than the sushi. I would not recommend this place.
(2)Aggie A.
Favorites . Ocean roll !! Full or flavor. It's a must try. Everyone who works here is amazing especially the owner Janet ! They will take good care of u. They remember what you like each time you come in. :)
(4)Tanya B.
My second time there; I guess I forgot to review the first time. I wasn't too impressed the first time around. The service wasn't great. Plus we ordered their special sushi and the roles were soggy and were falling apart. The second time experience was better. We got the regular roles and they were pretty good. Their fish is fresh, which is always a big plus. They are also, as far as I know, the only place around that serves Pho (the Vietnamese noodle soup), which is awesome on a cold snowy day. But just wish they had a wider selection of Pho on the menu. One noticeable minus - their miso soup tastes like that instant paste stuff; really not worth getting. Otherwise, nice place and should try their Habachi grill at some point.
(3)Funglin W.
I'm very indecisive in whether to give Otani's a 3 or a 4, but because of their HALF-OFF Hibachi Tuesdays and HALF-OFF sushi Wednesdays, I decided a 4 was a better rating for this restaurant. I've never had a bad experience at Otani's and I must say, every chef I've had there always performs their show like it's their first show ever! The chefs have such energy and the waitresses are so friendly that it's hard not to come back here again. The hibachi side is your usual hibachi food It's really good and for half price, it's even more worth it!! The food portions are huge and they have the best salad dressing (that I still can't name what dressing it is). The other thing I love about their hibachi is their wasabi sauce that goes so well with their seafood! Then, the sushi/chinese food side.. this might be the reason I hesitated to give Otani's a 4. The chinese food isn't that authentic and other than the hibachi as an attraction, their chinese menu and flavors aren't memorable enough to make me think of this restaurant when i'm craving some sushi/chinese food.
(4)Drew K.
The staff were very polite and accommodating, and the chef was lively and put on a great show for the kids. However, the food was somewhat bland and they didn't serve traditional "yum yum" sauce like you find at similar restaurants. They also got my order wrong (chicken instead of steak). The prices were the same or higher than comparable establishments, yet the food was not as good.
(2)Enoch A.
I had Christmas dinner there earlier today. I had a great time, and really good food. I had the privilege of dining with a Chinese family that explained the finer points to me about the sauces, translations, etcetera... I know this is a Japanese restaurant, but it's Chinese owned, and much of the staff is Chinese. Don't let that bother you. Many of the Japanese places around Cle are actually ran by Chinese owners. ..Anyway, most people are scared of good maki rolls, let alone sashimi. The family I dined with ordered for the whole table and what I got was a giant, delicious platter of sashimi, maki, and tempura. We sat in the more private back room, not the hibachi side, so this was mostly a sushi fest. There were a few separate complete meals ordered as well, but I'll start with the sushi. The sashimi was salmon, scallops, white tuna, cold smoked tuna, yellowtail, and a couple others that I don't quite remember. Beautifully presented and delicious. It was a lot of sashimi. I've actually never eaten that much simple sashimi in one sitting before, and I've had a lot of sushi for a white dude. It was all perfectly chilled, and I could tell it was as fresh as sushi around Ohio is gonna get. Something else noteworthy is the sides/pallet cleansers. The seaweed salad over radish noodle apparently comes standard with sushi platters. It's something most places don't do, but they do it very good here. Sometimes seaweed salad can be overly fishy or salty, but theirs was impressive. The pickled ginger is as good as you'll get anywhere( I look at pickled ginger with sushi, like coleslaw with smoked BBQ. It's important to have it right.) A few maki rolls were ordered for the table. I was most impressed with the "4.5". I think it was the first roll I've had where raw clam was the best part. The service was very good, and kept the tea pots and sauces coming. One member of my party had hibachi steak brought over and it was cooked to the perfect medium as ordered. I, myself also ordered a spicy chicken dish. The portion for this was also huge. It was different from what I excepted. Whole fillets of lightly breaded chicken, rather than chunks of chicken drenched in sauce. The sauce for this dish actually came on the side. I really only ordered this as a side note, so I could have a meal for later and as of an hour ago, I know that was a wise choice... Be aware though, that their Chinese dishes are not what you will expect. They are prepared in a more Japanese style. Maybe the fact that I was guest to an Asian family who ordered for me, and ordered so many items that it would be impossible to not enjoy the meal- factors in to how much I loved it, but aside from that, it was some of the most impressive sashimi I've ever had in Cleveland. If you ace the sashimi, it's because you serve good sushi. I had a great time, and will be back. Also, forgot to mention that the decor is very stylish and a great atmosphere.
(4)Jaehong H.
Wednesday, 1/2 off sushi day! Arrived at 6:30 pm. Tables were all taken, but we were able to sit at the bar right away. It was actually cool to see the chefs make the sushi right in front of us. We got blue ribbon, rainbow, and yellow tail nigiri-sushi. Blue ribbon is something you expect from typical Japanese restaurants, though delicious. But rainbow and yellow tail nigiri-sushi! What made them special were the sashimis on top of the rice. These are kept really cold, soft, fresh, and THICK. By far the thickest sashimis I've seen on the sushi. Just a wonderful experience. And I only paid $20 for the dinner! Amazing.
(5)Roxanne O.
I stopped by Otani's for lunch after a hearing a glowing recommendation from a coworker. Needless to say, that person has lost all credibility in my book. There were hardly any people in the restaurant and there was a kind of creepy vibe. I sat on the non hibachi side and it seemed pretty run down. I wasn't in the mood for sushi (nor could the waitress tell me if I could get any meat free sushi), so I got a plain old vegetable stir fry. Or as I called it - onions with a side of onions. Lunch FAIL. I'm not the greatest cook, but I can toss more than a couple types of vegetables together to make a stir fry. Who wants a plate full of onions?! (unless you're eating onion rings or something, but that's a whole different kind of deal) I have literally no desire to go back to Otani's ever again. I'm giving it two stars because my friend seemed to enjoy his sushi and soup.
(2)Jeff B.
Went here for dinner with my dad. It was his choice, I was trying to push Jersey Mikes but he wanted Otani! Otani it was. Started out with a fresh salmon and avocado roll. It was perfect! We both ordered chicken, shrimp and beef. The miso soup was good, and the salad just plain iceberg with some ginger/mayo dressing. Pretty standard. The meal was a pretty good portion of rice veggies and protein. We both finished it. I put some chili paste on mine as I have to eat spicy food! The hibachi chef did a decent job, he was the more mellow one. I noticed that they have 1/2 price drinks on Thursday. Did not feel like drinking but sushi and drinks is always a dangerous combination for me. My rankings 1. Sexy time 2. Good sleep 3. Drinks and Sushi 4. 125 MPH on a sport bike with a cutie on the back (in the old days)
(4)Greg K.
Been here twice, most recently because of a coupon. So I'm going to do an apples-to-apples comparison to my favorite Japanese restaurant on Cleveland's east side: Shinano (in Solon). Sushi's OK, nothing to write home about. Miso soup and salad were adequate. Shrimp tempura is one of the best ways to judge a Japanese restaurant as there really is no variation in recipe (either you do it right or you don't). Its simplicity reveals how well the restaurant focuses on ingredient quality, cooking oil cleanliness, and technique. Unfortunately, Otani's shrimp tempura was oil-soaked and caused it to be mushy - a real no-no! (Batter should be light, airy, and crispy). The shrimp itself did not taste fresh - real pungent in flavor indicative of low-quality or old shrimp. On this visit, we also had the Unaju (broiled teriyaki eel on rice) - again, although very rich in flavor - a very simple dish. It was actually quite good. Bottom line: this place is borderline OK (on the low end) for me, nothing special. I opted for 3 stars (instead of 2) because not everything is that awful and I would probably find myself going here more often if there wasn't better competition just down the road. So, would I go here again? Nah, especially since Shinano is not far from here and does not compromise quality and freshness.
(3)Chris P.
I've been a fan of this establishment ever since i was brought here as a kid for special occasions. Now they have HALF-OFF Hibachi Tuesdays and HALF-OFF sushi Wednesdays - which are UNSURPASSED in the world of Japanese cuisine. You simply will NOT find a better deal than this, and that alone wins them 4 stars. However, their sushi is always well prepared and delicious...Though it is some of the same fare you can get else where. Its not like there's a million ways to prepare raw salmon after all. Their Volcano sushi is really good and unique tho. I still have not found a restaurant that makes Miso Soup HALF as good as these guys, its simply amazing. Their Ginger salad appetizers are good unless you don't like a lot of dressing, and the mushroom soup is not bad either. If you enjoy Sake, they have a relatively good value for $6.95 a bottle I think, and personally i think its great. Half the time there, if you have sake in front of you, the chefs will offer you free sake shots / refill your bottle sometimes for free... A huge plus in my book. I have had EVERY thing on their hibachi menu and never been disappointed. Their white sauce is great with seafood and their brown sauce is great with everything, especially dumped on rice. Most of the time there's enough leftover for lunch leftovers the next day, and the cheerfulness of the entire staff is contagious. Highly recommend.
(4)Alex M.
The happy hour is good, the sushi is good, the hibachi is good, but the service needs some serious attention.
(2)Carli L.
My favorite hibachi & sushi restaurant in Northeast Ohio. The servers are always attentive & kind and the food is excellent. Many hibachi restaurants have a hard time offering consistent high quality meals, but Otani has never disappointed me! They often have restaurant.com gift certificates available, so I'd recommend giving them a try.
(5)Serge D.
Best hibachi/sushi place in Cleveland. Good prices, great portion sizes, friendly staff. Half price hibachi on Tuesday, half price sushi on Wednesday. I go here once a week and have never been disappointed.
(5)Flavor G.
i came here for 1/2 price sushi night, or i should say that the people who took me here did. i've been to japan 8 times, and i've lived in a good sushi town (seattle) for 4 years. this sushi is average at best, and overpriced for what you get. the people i was with did not seem to notice that everyone who worked there was speaking cantonese to each other, but i did. if you're looking for an authentic "japanese experience," you will not get that here. i was told that the first 2 rolls i tried to order were not part of the 1/2-off special, even though they were not on the "special roll" menu which is exempt from the deal. the third roll i tried to order was sold out. okay. finally i managed to get a few things, but i was underwelmed. even the green tea i ordered was mediocre and came in a kettle that you would never see in a true japanese restaurant. maybe this place was great in the 70's/80's when the first generation of owners were there. but i see a place that seems designed to take uncultured and well-off eastsiders for a ride. i guess they enjoy it, but i didn't. this place would last about a month in a city like seattle. i didn't try the hibachi so i can't comment on that, but maybe the cooked food is better.
(2)Karen W.
I like Otani a lot better than Sushi Rock Better food, better service. They also have a half-price sushi menu on Wednesday from 5-7, as well as a half price hibachi menu on Tuesday from 5-7.
(4)Jeanette B.
First of all, I love Japanese food, usually go for sushi, but have had many enjoyable hibachi experiences at other restaurants. I've been to Otani for lunch and dinner in the past, but never for hibachi. My other dining experiences were always quite positive. Unfortunately, my lunch with coworkers a few weeks ago was different. I get that the hibachi chef's are there not only to cook, but also to entertain -- they always do. I love to laugh, I am not uptight, and rarely offended. This guy, however, our chef that is, only made me laugh an uncomfortable chuckle, but mostly just made me want to go back to work. His jokes were inappropriate for anyone, especially a group of coworkers and the couple seated with us. He kept asking where everyone was from.... when it came to my two African-American coworkers, after each of their answers he questioned... "really? I would have thought Africa -hahahahahah" REALLY?? Are you serious???? My work friends laughed, yes, but they also looked at this guy like he was nuts, which I certainly hope he was. The other thing that is typically fun about hibachi is the "tricks" performed by the chef. This guy was just as good as others I've seen, but for an added bonus would show his great skill at aiming for anything and being able to get the food to land there. Yes, of course, our plates as is expected.... but also.... I got a piece of chicken in my water glass, my boss got some egg in his.... everyone got some type of food item floating in their beverage. Personally, I found this disgusting. I have a food thing though. I don't like certain things to touch, I can't watch or participate in food fights, etc.... But, since this guy does this all the time (and I am told it's part of his normal routine) shouldn't the waitress be waiting to provide you a fresh drink???? Well, the answer is apparently no, as I never received a new water. The food itself was okay. Nothing special. Maybe tainted in flavor by my poor experience. My advice is to go here for dinner on the regular dining side, but unless you are a fan of slapstick humor and inappropriate jokes I would go elsewhere for hibachi.
(2)Jim W.
I've had Hibachi in Boston, Denver, Phoenix and Cleveland. Otani can hold it's own. The wait can be very long, get here early. Among the standouts here are the salad dressing and sauces for the meats. For Hibachi the prices are fair and if you're going to spring for Hibachi - make it Otani. You'll get a decent show and very good food. Great place for groups. If you come with kids ask for a table with other kids if possible and ask for a chef that has flourish. Of course, don't come with kids until they can control themselves in a manner befitting a nice restaurant.
(4)Cath S.
The food here is fantastic - but be prepared to be ignored at the door. Last time we were there we waited 5 minutes for someone to greet us, but gave up. No wonder there was hardly anyone there
(2)Meredith A.
Otanis has been one of my favorites restaurants for my entire life. Many anniversaries and birthdays have been celebrated here. Yes- the service needs improvement I also feel that the shrimp used to be better then it is now. And yes I miss the best hibachi chef ever that greeted everyone as Boss but I still give it a 5 out of 5 for several reasons. Their salad dressing is the best! It is creamy and to die for. But the BEST thing about Otanis that really sets it apart from other hibachi is their white sauce. Unlike those other bums that have yum yum sauce Otanis has the heavenly white sauce. I have been trying to figure out what is in it for 28 years. I think it is a mixture of wasabi, mayo and oil. No wonder it is so good! It has a cold like spiciness to it that cannot be beat. I also think their fried rice is better than any other hibachi place around. Yet another thing that sets Otanis apart is their sesame chicken. First it actually have sesame seeds on it and a lot of them. The sesame chicken is made with dark meat and it is juicy and flavorful. If dark meat is to your thing you can get breast but the dark meat is so much better. I have been to many, many other hibachi restaurant (it is kind of a hobby of mine) but still find Otanis to be the best hibachi ever.
(5)Leanne E.
It has been awhile since I visited this Restaurant. In the past I remember it being a great place, but after my recent visit I was sad to see that it isn't any more. It was dirty and dingy looking. The food was terrible. The egg in the fried rice was brown and rubbery. My chicken was all fat, and tasteless. After I left I got sick and so did at 3 others in my group. It is sad to see what has happened to this place. The one positive was the service was good, everyone was quite friendly.
(1)Pop K.
We just moved from San Francisco and tried to find a good Japanese food in Cleveland. We gave this restaurant a try because of the review on YELP. We both agreed that it was the worse Japanese food we've ever had. It was not authentic and OVERPRICE. The food quality was bad and even worse compared to the price. The service was also bad. Our waitress had no idea about Japanese food. We thought she was Chinese. Believe me... Don't waste your time and money at this restaurant.
(1)Jack S.
I would rate under 1 but there isn't a way that I'm able to! The food was pretty good and the hibachi chef was awesome. The real reason I'm rating so Badly is because the way our server treated us. We were a group of four and we all paid separately and we all left 20% tips. We were getting ready to go and our server came back out to us and Said we didn't leave her enough tips and that she has to share them with the hibachi chef. We stated that we left her more then enough and that we probably shouldn't of left her that much based on the way she treated us and not the other two people at the table. She walked away and we all wished we took the tips we left her and just left because of how rude she was. My one friend when we were leaving went up to the server and told her how rude she was for asking that and we all left then. Never going back there worst experience ever. Next time I will be going to my favorite hibachi restaurant Benihana which actually is cheaper for much better food. Just a terrible experience.
(1)Tom S.
What can I say.. This is the best Japanese restaurant I know of. A Cleveland tradition..
(5)Dax M.
Strange restaurant in a strip mall. Played nothing but Frank Sinatra, a bit unfitting. Service was slow, sushi was really low grade, especially for almost $15 a roll. Maybe their habachi is better, but I wont be back to try it.
(2)Alicia M.
One of the most delicious sushi rolls I've ever had, the Papa Jalepeno! However the meal was less than impressive, I've had better Japanese at the local mall food court. Basically it consisted of vegetables and noodles swimming in a sauce that was average at best. If I happen to go back, I would definitely stick with just the sushi. The ambience was not bad but not great either. The server was very attentive at first and then seemed to disappear at the end of the meal.
(3)John S.
Very disappointing meal at Otani's. The service was extremely slow for dinner and the food was sub par. I was reminded why I haven't visited this establishment in over a year. I won't be going back until I forget how bad this experience was.
(1)Racer X.
Otani's *should* be the best Japanese in town. They really could be that if they put in that extra effort. Heinz-san used to work sushi there years ago and he should be there still. The other sushi chefs are very good as well. They really do a good job.. but the sushi needs to be bumped up just a notch or two to make it really outstanding. The lunch specials are great. Very good value, fast, and the atmosphere is great for me (fairly quiet/subdued). Hibachi is hibachi. Same tired jokes as all the other ones. Same flaming onion, Japanese ketchup, A-1 and A-2 sauce, ad nauseum. They still have a good sense of humour about it. I generally dont' eat in the hibachi side if you couldn't piece it together. Overall a great restaurant. In my opinion is the best Japanese/Sushi on the East Side. Some other places are close but are too inconsistent (like the one on Chagrin in Beachwood). It'd also be nice if the waitresses were in at-least somewhat traditional kimono. Just my opinion though. I'd like it to be more Japanese and less average.
(4)Cat S.
I have to give them 4 stars just for lunch alone. Prices are definitely reasonable for the amount of food you get. Haven't been to dinner in quite a while because of the long wait and the soft drinks always seem to be flat. Not to say that a flat soft drink would keep me from the place.
(4)Eileen C.
Between 3 and 4 stars for me. This would be a solid 4 if not for the RIDICULOUSLY LONG WAIT to get my food. There was almost no one in the restaurant that day but for some reason the food took FOREVER. Supposedly this is a common complaint with this restaurant. Food is pretty good, a little salty but much superior to a lot of the other Japanese food in Cleveland. The prices on the lunch specials cannot be beat.
(4)michael l.
Went to Otani for 1/2 price sushi, the sushi is as good as Sushi Rock or Pacifie East. But the service was pretty bad we have to wait about 10 mins before the server come to take our order.Wait about another hour before we get out sushi by that time my kids was ready to go home.Never get out tea or water refill. Wait anther 10 mins to get out check.
(3)nate w.
Great little place hidden in the back of Golden Gate Plaza. We first came for a meal with friends in December, and enjoyed a good show and good food. Have returned a couple more times and the food has always been good. Really like the wasabi sauce they use.
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