# Hotaru > Small dining room with an open kitchen creates a cozy, authentic atmosphere. The space feels clean and calming, often busy during lunch hours with limited seating. Known for exceptional ramen and flavorful Japanese dishes, it offers a relaxed, home-cooked vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Hotaru - Address: 39723 Grand River Ave, Novi, Michigan, 48375, US - Phone: +12484427788 - Website: https://ramenyanovi0301.wixsite.com/website ## What it is good for - Date Spots — 10/10 - Chicken Katsu — 10/10 - Katsu Curry — 10/10 - Japanese Food — 9.5/10 - Food — 9.5/10 - Ramen — 9.4/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.4/10 - Seafood — 9.3/10 - Curry — 9.3/10 - Gyoza — 9.3/10 - Authentic — 8.9/10 - Kid Friendly — 8.5/10 - Tonkatsu — 8/10 - Tonkotsu Ramen — 7.7/10 - Salad — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "I thought the food was delicious and worth the price." - "I thought the ramen here was the best around." - "The authentic karaage and katsu were sensational and non-oily." ## Good to know - Come before the lunch rush as they get very busy and seating is limited. - Expect large portions; meals come with an appetizer. - The kitchen closes 20 minutes before the posted closing time. - Instead of waiting inside, customers sign a clipboard and wait outside or in their cars. - The prices at Hotaru are very reasonable for the quality. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.