Columbus, OH.

Otani Japanese Restaurant

The Open View

For three star Japanese, try Otani Restaurant And Sushi Bar in Columbus. It's known for its sushi. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features a buffet, catering, lunch, a full bar, and jazz. This place is open late and good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Otani Japanese Restaurant

Citysearch | A classic sushi hideaway for all seasons.

Tucked into the non-descript strip mall world we know as State Route 161, Otani has been drawing diners to evenings of plum wine, sushi and tempura for years. A traditional tatami-mat dining room offers low...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/14/2003
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User Reviews of Otani Japanese Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Matthew B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Otani's! The minute we pulled into the parking lot I knew I was going to love the place. It had a giant revolving box of a sign, covered in lights. As I walked in I was bombarded with the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jon v.

1.0 of 5 stars. so where should i start? well first off, if you like sushi, i wouldn't go there. in fact, if you like food in general i wouldn't even go to Otani. the sushi was pretty sub-par, if not terrible. maybe…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by diana n.

1.0 of 5 stars. i'm sorry, but this was the worst sushi place i've been to in my life (and i've been to many). i ordered marbled tuna (toro), salmon, and mackerel. the fish was not at all fresh, and in fact, had a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I admit I am biased because my friend's family owns it. But this is a great place for a date, a great place for a drink, a great place for Japanese food and a great place for KARAOKE! Shabu shabu,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Try the other dishes, especially Nabeyaki Udon and Saba Shioyake

I ordered the nabeyaki udon for my girlfriend since she had never tried it and she has fallen in love with this tasty noodle soup. I lived in Japan for seven years and visited an udon manufacturing facility...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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I don't know where you people have been eating sushi, but...

I was born and raised in Southern California and have been to hundreds of sushi bars...ranging from excellent to terrible. I now live in Philadelphia, but travel to Columbus for business. I visited Otani one...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Go for the food stay for the Karaoke

I recently moved here from Chicago so I appreciate good food served in locally owned establishments. When I heard Otani was the oldest Japanese restaurant in Columbus I had to try it. I ate at their sushi bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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awful chefs choice

My husband and I have ate at Otani on a number of occasions and had always been pleased, however our last experience there was horrible! I ordered a Sushi combo plate for 25.00 and the selection was AWFUL! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Senna H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Ohio roll!!! mmmmm mmmm and theres karaoke
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Best sushi in town

We've tried every sushi bar in town (and dozens elsewhere). The sushi here is some of the freshest. I can not say I enjoy every roll they offer but most are very good (Polaris roll is my fav). We used to do...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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Best Sushi in town

C'mon people. I have been to all the Sushi bars in town and Otani's is the best by far. Their Miso soup is better than all the rest, and their sticky rice is the best. Face it, all Sushimi grade fish all...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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Good Sushi, but not great

The Sushi is good. The service was very good. It is a good place to try. Don't base your opinion of sushi bars if this is the only place you have tried. I have had better. The House Of Japan at Polaris, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chuck k.

3.0 of 5 stars. My Gf and I ate here once, and we weren't that impressed. The sushi was fine, if a tad expensive. The tonkatsu was a tiny portion for a big price. And quite frankly, below average in taste. This…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by theresa c.

5.0 of 5 stars. one of my favorite restaurants in columbus! i have not tried too many different things on the menu... but the tempura and chicken terriaki are very good! their drinks are very expensive but good as…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Not Good For Sushi

It cracks me up that this place always gets rave reviews for their sushi. I think the Japanese food is good, but the sushi is awful. I ordered spicy tuna and I swear it had mayo with a little bit of spice to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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Love Otani!

My girlfriends and I always meet at Otani's for sushi on Saturdays. You can choose from a reasonably priced buffet or order right from the menu, either way its a bargain. The waitstaff doesn't speak English...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2004
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Great Sushi

Dining at Otani is more like eating at a friend's or relative's house than a restaurant. For 19 years the owner, Mr. Honda, seems to always be behind the sushi bar greeting you with a wave or a joke. The fish...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2003
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pretty good for Cow Town

If you're looking for a "sushi buffet" then this is NOT the place for you. The words "sushi" and "buffet" should never appear in the same sentence. Otani's stuff is always fresh so you wont be hit buy that...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2003
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Great Japanese food

I went to Otani for dinner and thought the food and selection was excellent. There was a great variety of sushi and the staff was very helpful in answering questions and giving recommendations on what to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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Pricy for the food

It's too expensive for the quality of the food they serve. Otani's menu is lack of variety. It's a great place for groups. You can hang out at the bar too. Drinking and singing Karaoke with your friend should...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2002
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AOL CityGuide

japanese cuisine from a columbus sushi pioneer...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Dine.com

oh man, this place is good...
dine.com - user review
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