"No matter how crowded this homestyle Japanese restaurant is, it feels like a respite from a world where you are at permanent risk of being accosted by an adult dressed like a furry animal. Whether you’re going post-work or pre-theater, Ootoya’s generous portions of extra-crispy tonkatsu (fried pork cutlet) or simple preparations of grilled fish (like mackerel) have restorative properties." - ByThe Bon Appétit Staff