After several years, I decided to have a set meal. When I came here, I chose Ootoya set meal. I used to eat it every week when I was younger. I waited for about 15 minutes, as Ootoya usually takes some time. The rice is really delicious at Ootoya. They also have sesame salt. The fried chicken is crispy and not greasy. The pumpkin croquette is as good as ever. It's sweet but goes well with the rice. It's been a while, but it was nice to have it again! Thank you for the meal.

I went to the Todaiya Tachikawa Kitaguchi store. I had the Chicken Soy Sauce Koji Pickled and Vegetable Egg Stir-fry set meal for 1090 yen (tax included). It is a limited-time menu until March 31st. It was delicious. I wish there was a little more chicken in it.

A few years ago, there was a family dispute that escalated into chaos due to conflicts with the founding family, and after being significantly raised in price, I hadn't used it, so I decided to visit for the first time in a while to see how things were going. I arrived at 12 o'clock and there were already 5 people waiting, so I wrote down my name and seating preference and waited. Surprisingly, I was seated at a table in about 10 minutes. They were operating with thorough COVID-19 measures, spacing out the tables significantly, which seemed to help with the turnover. The menu all looked delicious, but I ordered the classic Ootoya lunch for 760 yen including tax with multigrain rice. While waiting for the food to arrive, I took out the menu placed under the table and looked at it. A female staff member who seemed to be the head server quickly came over and asked if I had made up my mind. When I told her I had, she said, "I'll take the menu back then," and put it back in its place looking annoyed. It seemed like it was a manual procedure to distinguish between those who had ordered and those who hadn't. I wanted to look at the menu a bit more, but I decided not to since I felt like I might get scolded. The food arrived in about 10 minutes. The fried egg that used to be a highlight had transformed into a kinkan (citrus fruit) with a skewer, like at a yakitori restaurant. The croquette and fried chicken were clearly smaller, but the taste was still delicious. I remembered the regular portion of rice being quite small, so I opted for a large portion, but this was actually quite generous. I think I'll stick to the regular size next time.

Tachikawa Station North Exit, right near Isetan, there's a Ootoya. In between work, my senior treated me to a meal there (*^_^*) I didn't know Ootoya had so many Japanese sweets! They had things like Japanese parfait, warabi mochi, shiratama, and more... so hard to choose>< Among them, I decided on the soy milk black honey kinako. You mix a little black honey into the unadjusted soy milk, and it slowly becomes slightly sweet, it's wonderful~✨ The kinako also does an excellent job, very soothing. It was a healthy sweet treat♪

Gentle on the body with a slimy texture. Ootoya's menu is diverse.

It takes a little time for the food to come out after ordering, but I thought it was very delicious and hot.

You can enjoy a delicious balanced set meal. The downside is that it takes time for the food to come after ordering. The swordfish steak set meal costs 988 yen.

Smaller than the typical Ootoya restaurant. The entrance is a bit hard to find, but it's not too crowded even during lunchtime. The interior is new and clean. There is only one restroom, but it is spacious and well-maintained.

When I came alone, I was seated at the counter. It's normal, but the restaurant was empty and there was an older lady sitting alone at the counter. What's with this discrimination? The lady gets special treatment at this restaurant.

The staff was kind and it made me happy.

On a weekend night, I went to the restaurant. There were plenty of empty seats, but we weren't seated right away, so we had to write our name and wait. It seemed like they were a bit slow. After a few groups had gathered, we were finally seated. Even after ordering, the food took a while to come out, probably because the kitchen was also slow. The food was delicious as always. Actually, my stomach hasn't been feeling well lately, so I was grateful for the gentle dinner. Maybe they are more efficient on weekdays. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Ootoya in Tachikawa Kitaguchi, recommended by a friend! There were more menu options than I expected, so I had a hard time deciding. It took about 20 minutes for the food to arrive. I was quite hungry, so it felt like a long wait haha. The food was delicious with rich flavors. The staff were attentive and the atmosphere was nice. I would like to come back again!

Located a few minutes walk from the north exit of Tachikawa Station towards Takashimaya, on the 2nd floor of a building past Isetan (you have to go down stairs from the pedestrian bridge), is Ootoya. It is a chain restaurant specializing in Japanese set meals, offering a variety of fried dishes, simmered dishes, fish, tonkatsu, soba, etc. You can choose from multigrain rice or hijiki rice, select the portion size, and enjoy a variety of side dishes. It's a great place to customize your own Japanese set meal anytime during the day. If you visit around 3pm on weekends, the spacious single-floor restaurant with mainly table seating may be full. Tachikawa doesn't have many places where you can enjoy a hearty set meal on weekends. The atmosphere is more geared towards older people and women, but there were also quite a few solo diners. My go-to order at Ootoya is the chicken or "a-san" simmered set meal. I usually change the rice to hijiki rice. The freshly fried chicken cutlet is added to a broth with grated daikon and vegetables, simmered briefly. It is served in a pot-like dish, still piping hot, and they open the lid in front of you. Be careful as it is really hot! The combination of the flavorful broth, hot chicken cutlet, and grated daikon is wonderful! The accompanying root vegetables are also delicious. Ootoya is open all day, making it convenient for a satisfying meal.

I couldn't find time for a leisurely lunch, so I went to Ootoya. It was my first time. I usually avoid chain restaurants because they offer dishes I feel I could make at home. I went around noon, which was peak time, so it was quite crowded and the staff seemed a bit grumpy. Despite that, the menu was extensive and I had a hard time deciding, which probably made the staff even more unhappy. I'm sorry. I ended up ordering a chicken tempura bowl with sauce. I was a bit confused about how to order, so I was selecting each item one by one, but it turns out most meals come with rice and soup. Sorry again. It cost around ¥1,600 for two people, which was surprisingly cheap. Unfortunately, everything was too salty for my taste. The hokke fish my husband ordered was not as salty, so next time I go, I'll choose something with less sauce.

"Isetan" -> "Takashimaya" A chain store located in a building on the way to Takashimaya from Isetan. It's not spacious or cozy, but when I think about having a meal with my son and have limited options around the station, I have used it a few times. I want something cheap and casual. It's convenient and reasonably priced. There is a system where you order and pay before being seated. You can't take your time to choose from the menu. So, I end up going for the "Ootoya lunch" option frequently. But, the taste matches the image I had in mind, and it's affordable. Turning the weakness of a chain store into a strength. This is also an attractive point. I don't particularly dislike chain stores. I enjoyed the meal. If my family is in need near Tachikawa station, I will use it again. Thank you for the meal.

The "Ootoya" restaurant in Tachikawa Kitaguchi is located between Isetan and Takashimaya. If you go down next to the Excelsior Cafe Tachikawa Kitaguchi, it's the shortest route. The restaurant was very crowded due to the ongoing New Year holiday. The system is to buy a meal ticket first, but even after that, it was difficult to enter the restaurant immediately, causing a crowd around the entrance where the door couldn't even close properly. It was quite cold while waiting because the cold air would come in when the door opened. After waiting for about 10 minutes, we were seated at the counter. I ordered the Aged Pork Loin Katsu Donburi (\850) and my wife ordered the Chicken and Vegetable Black Vinegar Ankake (\790). Compared to recent beef bowl chain restaurants, \850 for the katsu donburi is not cheap, but the thick and well-cooked pork, along with the rich and creamy egg, was of good quality. It is higher quality than beef bowl chain restaurants and more casual than family restaurants. The seasoning is slightly strong, perhaps aimed at younger people. However, it seems that they are careful about the ingredients, and I felt satisfied with the quality for the price. If I can't think of a good restaurant to go to, I might visit here again. (Previous Review) Located on the 2nd floor of a mixed-use building sandwiched between Isetan and Takashimaya. The stairs leading up from the back are a bit sketchy, but once inside, it's a quite comfortable restaurant. I think many people may have seen the Ootoya restaurant in town but haven't actually been inside. It's not a family restaurant, not an udon shop, maybe it's for students living alone. However, it's a surprisingly convenient restaurant for many people. I revisited the restaurant after a long time and was impressed once again. Visited with my wife on a weekend for lunch. Climbed up to the 2nd floor by stairs and as soon as we entered the restaurant, we were asked to order at the counter near the entrance, which was a bit surprising. I quickly looked at the menu and ordered the Aged Pork Loin Ginger Pork Set Meal (\800) for myself and my wife ordered the Ootoya-style Shrimp Shinjo Salt Soup Set Meal (\790). We had to wait a bit, but we were seated in about 5 minutes. Since we had already placed our order, we didn't get impatient waiting. The interior of the restaurant is surprisingly modern, more like a restaurant than a set meal shop. The view from the long and narrow windows, with glimpses of the Takashimaya area, was quite nice. The spacing between tables was not wide, but the wide aisle made it feel spacious. As for the food... I prefer thin meat for ginger pork, but Ootoya uses thick cuts. However, the meat was tender, and although the seasoning was a bit too strong, it had a sweet and savory flavor that went well with the rice. The unique texture added by the starch-like coating on the surface was a good idea. Overall, it seems they use good ingredients. Considering that a ginger pork set meal for \800 is quite a price, with some ingenuity, they can use decent quality ingredients. The shrimp shinjo salt soup that my wife ordered was also delicious, with firm shrimp shinjo and tasty soup. Overall, I'll rate it as ☆3.0 since it's a chain restaurant, but this place is really good. Instead of having a lunch for around \1,000 at a mediocre restaurant or family restaurant, it seems more satisfying to order what you like here. The restaurant is a bit cramped, but the layout is solid, and the atmosphere is surprisingly good. It seems like a useful place for families, couples, individuals, and a wide range of ages. I'll keep this in mind for future visits.