Robataya Otan - S San Diego

Wow. My wife and I have traveled through Japan extensively and have eaten so many different types of food there. It's taken us 5 years since coming back to find a restaurant that was as good as the ones in Japan. Otons Chef understands flavors and balances them perfectly. The nabiyaki udon was amazing. The chirashi was amazing. The vanilla and sweet potato dessert was amazing. It's hard to find amazing and you can find it here at Robataya Oton. Thank you so much. See you again.

Always a great experience coming in. The staff is great and the food is delicious. (Translated by Google) It is always a great experience to enter. The staff is excellent and the food is delicious.

Took me back to Japan instantly. The little alcove rooms where we got to sit no shoes, the friendly and amazing service from the three person troupe, down to the amazing food. If you want to step out of San Diego for a few hours and enjoy a really wonderful slice of Japanese dining, this is it.

Not worth the money for average tasting food. Whoever does the booking of reservations over the phone needs to be changed out. He does not know what customer service is and even by japanese custom standards. For you to ask for rice for a hot pot is pretty low then charging you $3 for a small bowl. Jeez, a chinese restaurant gives you far more and charges half the price for rice. Then no refills on anything besides hot tea. No thanks

If you are looking for truly authentic heartwarming and delicious Japanese food, then look no further. This place will remind you of home. The quality for both the hot dishes and the sushi was absolutely amazing. It’s hard to find a restaurant that does everything well- and this place does. The Unagi Gohan is deliciously sweet and the rice is smothered with the rich unagi flavor and is served with green tea that can be poured at the end. They also serve some pickles that help increase the acidity and counterbalance the sweetness of the Uunagi. If you pair this dish with other hot options like the Makarel or Tamago, it’s become a combination of pure umami. In the words of Arnold Schwarzzeneger: I’ll be back !