Otakou Honten, Nihonbashi
日本橋 お多幸本店
Recent Reviews
Located in a back alley, this is an old-fashioned building. The atmosphere inside is reminiscent of a Showa-era izakaya. In addition to oden, they also serve yakitori and sashimi. I ordered a set of four oden, which included daikon radish, mochi kin (glutinous rice cake), ito konnyaku (thin konnyaku noodles), and satsuma age (fish cake). The daikon radish was, of course, deeply flavorful and delicious. The other items were also very tasty. The overall seasoning was a bit salty, making me crave rice. Next, I ordered tomato, beef tendon, and potato. The tomato and potato were incredibly delicious, with the rich broth complementing the ingredients perfectly. The tendon was a great accompaniment to the drinks. I started with a bottle of beer and then enjoyed a glass of Hiroki sake for 1200 yen and a glass of Suminoe sake for 1000 yen. They only accept cash. There is a 2-hour time limit. Reservations are required for groups of 4 or more.
The Epitome of Izakaya Fare! So Glad I Found "Otako" Izakaya
I was a little hesitant to order because I had read reviews saying the flavor was strong, but it turned out to be delicious. The rice porridge was the best, but the other oden dishes were also good. It's definitely not a traditional dashi-based oden, though. The daikon radish is basically a simmered dish, so it goes well with rice. It has a sweet and savory flavor that some people might find too strong.
While searching for an oden izakaya near Tokyo Station, I came across Otako. Since reservations aren't possible, I had to wait in line for a bit. The food was incredibly salty and I couldn't finish it.
A friend recommended this place, so I went there right when it opened. There was already a line forming, but I was lucky enough to get in without a reservation! While I was waiting, the line grew quite long, so it's probably best to make a reservation or arrive early. The oden was all perfectly seasoned and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Even on a diet, oden is a great way to get a satisfying meal without too many calories. I'll definitely be back!