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41 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003
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Ootoya's Union Square location is described in search-summarized reviews as extremely busy, with walk-in diners facing queues of about an hour or more without a reservation (Yelp/Tripadvisor).
The line is reported to sometimes extend out the door, which reviews frame as a sign of the restaurant's popularity with locals rather than a deterrent (Yelp/Tripadvisor).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations are available online (previously via a booking system, now referenced as Toast Tab) or by phone, though availability can be limited for certain party sizes or dates.
Walk-ins: Walk-ins are accepted but can face waits of an hour or more.
Without a reservation, walk-in diners can expect to queue roughly an hour or more, with the line sometimes reaching out the door, per review summaries (Yelp/Tripadvisor).
Yes, reservations can be booked online or by phone, though tables can be limited for some dates and party sizes (Yelp/Tripadvisor).
Yes, walk-ins are accepted, but be prepared for a long wait during busy periods (Yelp/Tripadvisor).
Sources: Yelp/Tripadvisor (via search)