Really, there's nothing special about Ootoya other than the fact that it serves good food at reasonable prices, I suppose. Nothing spectacular about it, but it is consistently good. Come here if you enjoy fish, although, should you get its signature dish, be ready to pick out many, many bones.

We were going to Changi City Point to meet some friends and decided to have lunch there. Not sure of what was available, we checked online to see what Changi City Point had to offer in terms of F&B and decided to try Ootoya. Nice place with good ambience and friendly staff. We ordered the charcoal grilled Hokke fish, tofu salad, tori salad as well as the noodles. The set comes ...

Despite dining at Ootoya a few times, I never knew that this casual family dining restaurant actually has made a significant presence in Japan since its first shop at Ikebukuro in 1958. Initially, it was called “大戸屋食堂” (Ootoya Shokudo), meaning canteen, and is widely known for its slogan “全品50円均一” (all items at 50 Yen)! ! very cheap!Mini Curry Udon ($9) In Japan, ...

Had lunch at the Orchard Central outlet. No crowd though it was lunch time at 1.15pm. Ordered a weekday lunch set which comes with grilled chicken, rice, miso soup, green tea and 2 small pieces of fruits. Generous serving of rice which also has free upsize. A choice of Hijiki (seaweed) Rice, Gokoku and Plain rice. Presentation good but food taste is average, not as good as I ex...