Ootoya @ Orchard Central

I was introduced to Ootoya by a friend who took me there. I actually like the family restaurant concept, as well as the central tatami seating area (which many locals tend to consider a hassle). More than that, I like the fact that they list how many calories the meals give, so that diet-conscious patrons can keep track of their calorie-intake for the day.

I had ordered a Charcoal Grilled Chicken with Orange and Vinegar Sauce Set. You can order either a set (which adds two appetizers, soup and rice for another $5) or "ala carte". I also ordered grated yam on my first bowl of rice (tororo). Subsequent bowls of rice are free, but without the yam.



The entire set came in no time, delivered on a tray. The main of chicken looked lovely, presented over a bed of vegetables (broccoli and cabbage amongst others). The appetizers consisted of a small portion of cucumber with salted plum, and stewed chicken with vegetables. Tucking in, the chicken was done perfectly - tender and moist with the hint of the charcoal grill. The soup looked like the standard miso, but was much heartier, with diced potato and even some chicken.



Decided to wrap up the dinner with a dessert of Green Tea Mousse and Milk Ice Cream and Sweet Red Bean Paste. The combination was an interesting one, and offers much more than a usual green tea ice cream you get at many a Japanese restaurant in Singapore.

Rating: 7.5/10
Website: http://www.ootoya.com/
Address: #08-12 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road
Phone: 6884 8901
Hours: 1200 hrs - 2130 hrs
Price: $1/2

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