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Times Square Store Opens!

We Welcome You Back to Ootoya Times Square.

Officially Re-Opening August 7th, 2026.

Union Square Exclusive — Ootoya Original Matcha Parfait

Created under the supervision of a Japanese pastry chef, this original parfait features rich, authentic matcha soft serve made with premium matcha.

Layered with matcha sponge cake, yuzu zest jelly, mascarpone whipped cream, pear compote, shiratama mochi, and crunchy matcha chocolate, it’s the perfect treat to savor this summer.

Don’t miss this special dessert — available only at our Union Square location during NYC Restaurant Week!

Ootoya’s Onigiri!

Have you tried the Onigiri from our Times Square Location? Whether for your busy lunchtime, a picnic in the park, or enjoying it at home, our Onigiri is perfect for any occasion.

Onigiri Counter at Times Square
🕐 Mon-Fri: 11:30am – 2:30pm

New Herb Pork Debut!

Now we use THREE HERB PORK for the best taste and textures. THREE HERB PORK is a crossbreed of three distinct pig breeds raised on a diet consisting of three mineral-rich herbs. The result is a highly nutritious meat with a rich omega-6 acid content and a flavor profile that boasts sweet and juicy notes, as well as a rich umami taste. Indulge in the unique culinary experience with THREE HERB PORK at OOTOYA, an authentic Japanese restaurant in New York.

Online Delivery 10% Off

Our original Online Order DELIVERY just launched! When you place your order via our website (10% OFF Online Order), entrees are going to be 10% off and there is a delivery option available. Please click “10% OFF Online Order” on the top of the page to place your order for delivery (please note that the service location for the delivery order will be the Greenwich Village store; please allow us extra 20-30 mins from the confirmation time)! 

100% Pure Japanese Rice Debut!!

Ootoya proudly serves freshly polished rice delivered from Niigata, Japan to New York from Friday, September 13, 2019.

New Rice w-Chopstick

Please try our 100% pure Japanese rice!!