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    East Izakaya

    4.3 (106 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    EAST IZAKAYA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Mag T.

    Had a great lunch at East Izakaya. We arrived right when they opened without reservations and were seated immediately. The restaurant is modern and clean. The staff were kind and helpful, and I love that you can order the all-you-can-eat from a tablet, so convenient. The only downside is that you can't really customize the dishes. The shaggy dog roll and crabmeat tempura roll were my favorites. We'll definitely be back.

    Trying appetizers!

    The food was delicious! I enjoyed the shrimp tempura rolls a lot and ended up getting more. The service was very kind and friendly! I loved the way the restaurant was layed out and the atmosphere was chill :)

    Tammra S.

    Such a great experience. Took my son here during spring break. They have a separate tablet for gluten free items. Small portions but they bring out many dishes. The food was so good. My personal favorite was the Japanese rice and the spring roll. We will definitely be back.

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    David E.

    First time here and we were so confused at first. You can order individual items off the menu as a main dinner or you can get the all-you-can eat style for roughly the same price. They have robots bringing you food from the kitchen which was totally new for us as well. Our actual waitress was warm and accommodating as well as our host who did their best to explain how everything works at the establishment. The sushi and other items we tried (got the all-you-can eat) were all fantastic! It was a nice restaurant and not too crowded.

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    Danielle S.

    I visited on a Friday for lunch with a reservation at 12:30. Reservations are recommended, but at that time I think I could have gotten a table as a walk-in. The weekend (F-Sun) lunch all you can eat is $32.99 for an adult (you can also order a la carte), but it's well worth the price! Everything I had was delicious. I especially liked the teriyaki beef and Mango Mango roll. The tonkatsu ramen also had savory, rich broth. Get both of the tempura dorayaki for dessert, too -- sooo crispy and soft at the same time (if you haven't had red bean in a dessert before, don't worry, it's sweet, not savory). Jacob was a great server, and the cat robot, "Bella," is a cute feature, too. I will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu!

    Brian G.

    What a great experience! I've driven past here, dozens of times and always wondered about it. The food was delicious in the service was fantastic! We definitely recommend.

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    Jan N.

    Super busy place even with reservations. We waited 10-15 mins to be seated. One side of the restaurant is for AYCE and the other is a-la-carte. When seated, the server came by and explained how to use the ordering machine. Your selections don't actual go through until the server processes them. She was great and funny; we enjoyed her down-to-earth personality. The manager was very nice as well and came over to check on us too. I wish I remembered their names!! You can't beat AYCE! We were a glutton for new foods and wanted to try something from every section. It didn't happen because we were so full. We should've skipped the second round of raw oysters (extra charge) and hand rolls (meh). It's been over a month since we went and I have not craved any sushi yet. Im sure we will be back again with our kids.

    Marissa B.

    The dining area and overall atmosphere is very clean and modern. Lots of exciting decor is strewn throughout and one dining room has an indoor fire pit. Our server was helpful and explained the service model to us well enough. I will say if you go with a large group (our party was 6 people) be prepared for the experience to take a long time. We were still encouraged to order as much as we wanted but each round of food took a considerable amount of time getting to our table. One round of orders never came and our server explained someone may have picked it up. She had to send the order in again for us. Depending on where you sit, you may have your food brought out by a robot. Our kids liked the robot and you can even ask the server to have the robot come over for a photo. For an all you can eat place, the food was excellent quality. Be sure to read the menu carefully because some menu items are one per order. We paid for the lunch menu which has limited options compared to the dinner menu. We still felt like we had plenty of options to pick from and everything was delicious. I would like to come back with a smaller party and try the dinner menu next.

    Jana S.

    One of the best sushi experiences I've ever had. Tasty, fresh. Fantastic variety. Bonus points for the fun robot delivery.

    Gonzalez F.

    An Unassuming Gem: Where Asian Fusion and Impeccable Sushi Collide Tucked away within the charming and slightly bohemian confines of the Village Gate, my expectations were a blank slate. I had heard murmurs of a notable sushi spot, but the specific location--a hub of artisanal creativity and repurposed industrial charm--left me wondering what kind of dining experience awaited. Was it to be a trendy, minimalist bar? A cozy, family-run nook? The mystery was part of the allure. Stepping inside, any lingering uncertainty evaporated the moment we were seated. The ambiance struck a perfect balance: it was vibrant and buzzing with the happy hum of conversation, yet intimately arranged so that our table felt like our own private corner of the culinary world. The Village Gate, with its unique character, proved to be the ideal backdrop. It provided a sense of discovery, as if we had chanced upon a secret that the neighborhood regulars had been wisely keeping to themselves. The menu, a tempting tapestry of Asian fusion, presented the delightful agony of choice. We navigated its pages with a strategy of mixing the familiar with the adventurous. And then the food began to arrive. Let's start with the warm-up act: the miso soup. In many restaurants, this is a mere preamble, a salty, steaming placeholder before the main event. Not here. This was a broth with a story. Deeply umami-rich, it had a complex, almost smoky undertone that spoke of a carefully tended dashi. The silky tofu and wispy ribbons of seaweed were perfectly tender, but it was the soul of the soup itself that was truly remarkable. It was a humble, comforting masterpiece that set a powerful tone for the meal to come. Then came the showstopper from the small plates section: the octopus. Served as a appetizer, it was a dish that immediately commanded attention and unimaginable tenderness. This was no rubbery, chewy cephalopod; It was fresh, allowing the natural sweetness of the octopus to shine through while being enhanced by a subtle, savory. A truly delicious and memorable start. But the main attraction was, of course, the sushi. As the platter was set before us, the first thing that struck me was the vibrant, jewel-like quality of the fish. The ruby-red of the tuna, the delicate pink of the salmon, --each piece looked like a work of art. And the taste? It unequivocally confirmed what the eyes had already seen: absolute freshness. The fish was cool, clean-tasting, and possessed that sublime, almost creamy texture that only the highest-quality, well-handled seafood can achieve. The rice, so often an afterthought, was a star in its own right. It was seasoned with a perfect balance of vinegar, sugar, and salt, each grain distinct yet clinging together in a tender, pillowy mound. The warmth of the rice against the cool fish created a harmonious temperature contrast that is the hallmark of expertly crafted sushi. We sampled a range specialty rolls. Each bite was a burst of flavor and texture. The salmon sashimi dissolved on the palate, leaving a rich, oceanic essence. The ubtly sweet and incredibly smooth. The fusion elements in some of the rolls were clever and respectful, adding a pop of flavor or a delightful crunch without ever overwhelming the primary ingredient--the pristine fish. From the first sip of miso to the final, satisfying piece of sushi, the meal was, in a word, perfect. It was one of those rare dining experiences where there is no critique to be levied, no "it was good, but..." The location was ideal, the service attentive without being intrusive, and the food was executed at a level that far exceeded our hopeful, yet uncertain, expectations. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a destination. A place where the creative energy of the Village Gate seeps into the kitchen, resulting in a dining experience that is both exciting and profoundly satisfying. I came in not knowing what to expect, and I left already planning my next visit. An unequivocal five-star triumph.

    Alex T.

    Incredible! Very busy so would definitely recommend making a reservation. We did a la carte and it was plenty of food- the portions are much larger than they look on the menu. Beautiful space with a great menu- we would definitely come back!

    Sarah S.

    Absolutely love it here! They have the best AYCE deal. The sushi and everything else is so fresh. They also come around with fresh skewers of meat and additionally serve food on robots for quicker service. The space itself is upscale looking. My only warning is that it is very easy to order too much--pace yourselves!

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    Rose V.

    I was so excited when East Izakaya announced they were coming to Rochester. I made a reservation for my friends and I. There is plenty of parking. East Izakaya is beautifully decorated. The attention to details is amazing. The space is huge and there are private rooms. We ordered the all you can eat menu via an iPad. Then the server comes once we place the order and the food comes out pretty quickly. The sushi is so good and fresh. There is something for everyone. My non sushi eating friends ordered, ramen, fried rice, soups and so on. They even have people come around with skewers of meat. Sometimes the food comes via the robot! It's a fun experience. It's about $43 a person for dinner and it is so worth it. I highly recommend coming to East Izakaya for the best sushi experience.

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