My wife and I were in town on a short business trip. After getting off an evening flight, I met my wife at Izakaya Go LA which is open late and has an evening happy hour. Their staff were friendly and it was pretty full but we got seated right away at 11pm. We had their grilled squid, crispy pork belly and their salmon crispy rice, and all were very tasty. They turned around our order pretty quick. We weren't too hungry, but next time I'm in town I'll remember to try out more of their menu. read more

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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Food was food, highlight was the crispy pork belly! Everything else was no frills. Service was good and friendly. Ambiance was great, nice place to hang out and enjoy HH, it was a little hot in there so wasn't as comfortable. Would we go back again? Sure. But I would try other places before coming back. Def should try and check it out! read more

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Cool lil spot to kick it with the homies or folks from out of town. Love that they have late night happy hour, because some of us can't make it to normal happy hour times (typically 3-6pm). We got a bunch of small plates and they all hit the spot with some drinks. I thought the fried garlic was such a great small plate to snack on! umami and toasty. Parking can be found on the street or you can park in the lot on the right for a fee i believe. read more

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Overall I thought this place was pretty solid. The crispy pork belly and the wasabi soy powdered french fries were my favorite. I also really enjoyed the chicken skin dumplings. The Shikoku Black Lager and the Sayama Tea Saison were very good. I especially liked the Tea Saison. Service was attentive and quick. read more

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Favorite food items were the pork jowl and miso cod. Salmon were fresh, they had 3 different kinds not sure if it was the type of salmon or how they marinate //smoke it. I liked the egg plant as well as the poke handroll. It was marinated tuna which was great because it wasnt bloody tasting at all. Uni pasta was on the sweeter side. The wagyu carpaccio was interesting. It kinda tasted like butter. It just melted in your mouth. The spicy garlic edamame felt like it needed more garlic. It was missing something. The beef was super salty. Since it's izakaya portions are on the smaller side. Service was amazing. Parking in the lot but you have to pay. They have 1 hr validation though. My friend paid $13 and they didn't give him a ticket. When we went they said 1hr free with validatiom and didn't take money from us. Not sure which one is the usual. read more

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Came here for lunch recently and had a good experience overall. Presentation of food was nice, especially the sashimi. However, taste wise I was not blown away. The fish was fresh, but nothing special compared to other spots in Little Tokyo. The pork cutlet set was also presented really nicely but it did not stand out and tasted pretty standard. Service was so so. It was sometimes hard to get the server's attention when we wanted a refill. read more

Izakaya Go LA - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The employees are slow and not friendly. We had to wait long time . Food was ok . I had tried many Izakaya before that were much better and tastier read more

A Long-Awaited Visit to Izakaya Go, Now in LA After years of making the trip to Izakaya Go's original Las Vegas location, I finally got to experience the new LA outpost -- and it did not disappoint. Go-san had mentioned the LA expansion to me a while back, so this visit felt like it had been a long time coming. From the moment I walked in, the place delivered exactly what I'd hoped for. The ambience captures that same warm, lively izakaya energy I fell in love with in Vegas -- the kind of space that makes you want to settle in for a few hours with good food and good company. Service was attentive and gracious, just as I remembered. The food, of course, was the highlight. While the LA menu has some differences from the original -- a few new dishes here, a couple of swaps there -- the quality and care behind every plate stayed consistent. Nothing felt like a watered-down version of the original; if anything, it felt like its own confident expression of the Izakaya Go experience. Overall, this visit reaffirmed why I keep coming back. If you're in LA and craving an authentic izakaya night, Izakaya Go deserves a spot on your list. Highly recommend. read more

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SO SO SO GOOD! I've been looking for a good Japanese skewer spot for lunch in LA and this is the place to go. There is a parking lot next door where you can get 1 hour free with validation. I started off with the miso soup, which had the perfect savoryness to it. Then, into the skewers! They were all so good I forgot to take pictures: beef tongue, stuffed mushrooms, meatball, chicken with yuzu pepper, and more. They also have draft Sapporo and canned chu-his. Go, the owner, was there and was very friendly. read more

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Newish izakaya joint in Little Tokyo. I should have taken some photos of the interior because it looks really nice! It just has a nice vibe and is cozy/cool looking at the same time. I ordered the beef skewers and 5 piece tuna lover sushi. To be honest, I found both to be underwhelming :(. I had high hopes but felt let down especially for the price of food. My 5 piece tuna lover sushi was $25 but the chutoro and otoro, which I normally love, did not taste fresh nor had the melt in your mouth goodness. I expected more marbled pieces. The beef skewers weren't bad but were underwhelming as well. My partner mentioned too that $4 for 2 chicken wings is quite a lot. Unfortunate because I did love our server, he was vert kind. Perhaps I didn't order the right things! Unsure if I'll be able to try it again as I am visiting from NorCal. read more

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So good. Firecracker is always so delicious. They were falling over though. Crispy spicy tuna was really good too. Id say more filling than a roll itself. Poke was very flavorful but im gonna stick to the rolls really decent price for two people and service is always on par. read more

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This place is an Izakaya place. They serve small dishes that you have with drinks. Like Tapas. It is a Japanese drinking place common in Japan. You can order many dishes and share . Good for groups and socializing. Our group was 6 people and we ordered a bunch of stuff to share for the table like Yakitori, sushi roll, and sashimi. As well as a variety of Sakes Food is really good. There are special dishes of the day listed on the hanging board. The special dish we got for this time was Bonjiri (Chicken butt meat) Yakitori . All Yakitori (bbq skewer) was tasty & juicy. Seasoned perfectly. Sashimi was nice & fresh. With a large variety. Tofu was super soft and house made. It came with ginger and onions. Service was good ... could be more energetic since it is an Izakaya....but they are fast and accommodating. I will be back to try different dishes read more

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came here w my sister and bro in law and it was great! ordered an asahi ofc and then 2 diff sushi rolls, wagyu carpaccio, ribeye steak, black sausage yakitori, chicken with ume and shiso yakitori, agedashi tofu, chicken karaage and jalapeño bomber everything was great my favorite was the sushi rolls and the chicken w ume and shiso. im a total slut for anything with ume and shiso the black sausages were also soooooooo yummy, perfectly cronchy and juicy with char agedashi tofu was fireeee!! the chicken karaage was sooooooo crispy and juicy i wasn't a huge fan of the wagyu carpaccio but everything else was absolutely delish the ribeye steak came out a bit late so our server gave us free yuzu sorbet and it was soooo yummy. perfectly tarty and zesty with yuzu vibes were great! perfect for date night or group dinners parking is super easy because they have a lot highly recommend!! read more

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Tried this place for the first time last night with a group of friends before a night out. This place was such vibes. Major shoutout to Ko San & Angela for above and beyond cooking and service (and great pics of our group) The sashimi was fresh & tasty by itself and carpaccio style. Great tofu & monkfish liver. Really enjoyed all the flavorful skewers as well as the uni/salmon ikura dons. read more

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I've been craving Yakitori the past few days and what better place to have some than Little Tokyo! We were here for an event so we decided to try this spot for the first time. It wasn't very busy during lunch time on a Saturday but it slowly started getting busy once we were almost done eating. I really just wanted Yakitori and my bf was on the same page! We ordered a few different ones and it was honestly perfect. Service was fantastic, the man who served us was very sweet and made sure to check in on us, even told us what each skewer was when bringing them to us. Super detailed! I absolutely love beef tongue and I always get it, they did a perfect job. I saw scallops on the menu and I've never had BBQ'd scallops before so I went for it and LOVED it!! The slice of lemon they brought with my beef tongue was a nice touch on both. I also got the chicken meatballs that my bf loves but I thought they were just okay. The wings were very good and he also enjoyed his yuzu chicken. Wish this place was closer to us because we'd probably be eating here every night lol! Great food and service, located next to the old Starbucks right outside of the little Tokyo plaza. Plenty of parking structures around! Looking forward to coming back. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Izakaya Go was such a great find in Little Tokyo (a true hidden gem). The interior is very cozy. The authenticity of the Japanese cuisine really stood out, and everything we ordered tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. We tried a variety of items (several skewers, two rolls, and two bento boxes that were part of their lunch menu) and every dish was high quality and full of flavor. My partner could not get enough of the sushi rice. The customer service made the experience even better. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout the entire meal, checking in just the right amount without being overbearing. One thing I especially appreciated as someone local to DTLA is the location. It's super convenient to take the Metro and walk right over, but they also offer validation for the nearby parking structure if you're driving. It's close enough to the hustle and bustle of Little Tokyo to feel lively, but just far enough away that you're not stuck dining in a fishbowl with crowds constantly walking by. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we'll definitely be coming back to try more from the dinner menu. read more

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Good service and excellent customer quality! The oyster was one of the best ones I've ever had and the happy hour prices are worth braving the parking of Little Tokyo. Although the place is small, there's a large tv for watching the Dodgers!! and the food came out pretty quickly. read more

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My new favorite place Izakaya Go LA in little Tokyo which is basically Japanese tapas & drinking they serve sushi cooked food even soup like udon They have a great selection of beer and sake let's not forget how affordable their prices are. Make sure to check out Happy Hour Menu food and drinks including dollar oysters delicious !! Ambiance is modern and Japanese . Oh let me mention how they have sports playing here on their big 100 inch screen. I love how authentic this place is . Just remember all restaurants can have challenges with staff so be kind and understanding. read more

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Me and my group of 6 had a below decent experience here. We came for their happy hour special late at night at around 12am and there were barely any tables open, so we had to awkwardly wait by the door of the restaurant for a table to free up. It wasn't very comfortable because we were in the way of people coming in and exiting. There was an upstairs seating area I believe, so I'm not sure why they didn't give us a seat up there? We waited for about 20-30 minutes until we were finally seated. For food, we ordered fries, the crunchy roll, and chicken karaage to share and all of them were decent. The best thing from there were the fries which tasted like McDonald's fries but a little healthier. The crunchy roll was okay, but nothing special. It was like grocery store quality. The chicken karaage was disappointing. It was only fried once, so it wasn't as crispy as I hoped. It could've also used more batter, but at least the chicken wasn't dry. One of my friends could only eat one bite of it before deciding not to eat it anymore. The service was not the best. We had to wait long periods of time to get to order and get the bill. We eventually had to flag down a different server to give us our bill because I think our server forgot to give us our bill. I feel like we wasted a lot of time here. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back due to this subpar experience. read more

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Dude what is this place, please open one up back home. The gentleman who served me 2 nights in a row (yes I came back to back) glasses and good hair, really kind and wonderful service! Chef's choice omakase 8 piece nigiri (5/5) So good, ordered this 2nights in a row Bluefin 8/5 (god bless America) Albacore 5/5 (good) Uni 5/5 (god bless America) Scottish salmon 3/5 (not my thing, but still good) Midai (snapper) 4/5 (good-ish) Hirami (halibut) 5/5 (very good) Kanpachi 5/5 (god bless America) Sweet shrimp 6/5 (god bless America) Fried shrimp head to go with the nigiri 5/5 (tasty) Chicken karaage (5/5) Love the batter and the chicken was extremely tender. Yakitori review Scallops 4/5 (a little over) Beef 5/5 (perfect) Shiitake mushroom 5/5 (perfect) Shrimp 3/5 (over, but good flavor) Beef tongue 5/5 (good) Chicken gizzard 5/5 (good) Salmon sashimi (not the Scottish one) 5/5 Perfect, very meaty. Soy sauce was good, wasabi is not numb/spicy enough, but that's okay. Ginger was very good. Water is better than most Japanese restaurants I've been to! Service was spectacular, mainly my guy with the glasses and good hair. Definitely recommend, would come here everyday if I could. read more

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I used to go to their Vegas location and was pleasantly surprised when they opened next to me in Little Tokyo! Sushi and yakitori are pretty solid here. I love that they have $1.50 oysters on happy hour, however sometimes they're out so I would call to check before coming in. Overall a great spot for Japanese food in the area. read more

Izakaya Go in DTLA (Little Tokyo) is exactly what I've been craving -- a vibrant, authentic Japanese izakaya that nails the balance of great food, solid drinks, and a fun atmosphere without feeling stuffy. Highly recommend! read more

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You think you know the LA late night food scene?! "You know nothing, Jon Snow." Izakaya Go LA has set the new standard for Little Tokyo-- serving incredible izakaya (small plates like tapas) and providing exemplary service: I arrived to a monstrous wait (as I am sure you are inclined to experience) because it's the hottest new spot in Lil Tokyo that serves decent, fresh, authentic and respectable food (before ... and) after 9:30pm in downtown LA (shame everything shuts down so early) -- but Izakaya Go LA is the remedy. It will soothe your elite late night palates with lamb chops in garlic, crispy pork belly, fried garlic and tendon and cartilage-- and sushi for days! Candidly, it is amazing such a small kitchen produces so much incredible food. Special shout out to Shannon who assuaged my terrors over the wait and made sure I had a world class experience. Covid may have decimated the late night LA food scene-- but this is the cure. I will be back. Ignore at your own peril. read more

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When your in LITTLE TOKYO LA.. IZAKAYA GO LA is the spot to eatttt!!! Best sushi roll is the SEARED TORO ROLL!! 10/10!!! Buttery! Best carpaccio is the HIRAME UNI!!! 10000/10! We also had the salmon skin salad 10/10! The 5 kind omakase Sashimi platter & the 5 pc tuna lovers special!! Beyond AMAZING!!! 100000/10! Even down to the YUZU IKEZO SPARKLING JELLY SAKE wasss so delicious!! We loved all the items we had on this special valentines dinner! Def. Our favorite spot when we come to Little Tokyo! & we had the best server in the house: thank you ANGELA! read more

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Finally...a great Izakaya spot in Little Tokyo! Driving past the restaurant we saw that they were still conducting their "soft opening". Well, I told one of the chefs that they were ready to celebrate their grand opening! Everything was excellent and pleasantly surprised they were using charcoal instead of gas for grilling. Charcoal just adds a different taste to everything and it is working. The service is excellent and we were taken care of through our whole dining experience. Of all the food we ate, I loved the clams and eggplant dishes, especially the clams. A bit crowded but it reminded me of some of the smaller shops in Tokyo. Luckily we were able to sit at the counter and right next to the expo station so we saw all the food coming out of the kitchen. On my next visit, I want to try the ribeye! Ambiance 9/10 Cleanliness 9/10 Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Bathrooms 10/10 Value 9/10 Will I Return? Yes read more

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I was looking for a fun Izakaya spot in LA and this is the one! It all started because I recently went to Hawaii and dined at different Izakayas so, when I got back, I naturally wanted to find a good one here! One of many things that I love about this place is that they are open late! I often finish work late, so I'm not able to make it to certain restaurants. The first time we dined here, Angela took great care of us. She explained everything thoroughly and offered some of her favorite items, too! She made sure that we were well taken care of throughout our time there, which I really appreciated. She's also just a fun person, in general, so that helps, too! We ordered quite a few items over a couple visits including: * Spicy Salmon Avocado Cracker * Spicy Garlic Edamame * Blue Fin Tuna Carpaccio * Spicy Salmon Roll * Yellowtail Jalapeño Roll * Firecracker Roll * Crunchy Hand Roll * Agedashi Tofu * Mixed Tempura * Miso Soup * Soy Milk Pudding * Tempura Ice Cream There are probably more items that I forgot, but everything here always tastes fresh! Always an enjoyable experience here and an amazing staff! read more

This is my new favorite Izakaya in LA! I got 4 items and I liked every single one. Parking and driving in the area is a huge pain, especially during peak times, but that could probably be said about everything in Little Tokyo. The dishes I ordered this time are: Crunchy hand roll - excellent balance of flavors and textures. I would have liked an option for a soy wrapper but that's just personal preference. The seaweed was also great. Agedashi tofu - overall it was good. I wish the starch crust were crispier though, the texture was mostly mushy and falling off the tofu. Chicken karaage - texture was great. Seasoning was a bit uneven though as some pieces were too salty and some were perfect. Nasu miso - portion was too small, there was barely 6 bites of eggplant in the dish. But the taste was excellent. I especially loved the shishito peppers, they balance out and complement the flavor of the miso eggplant. As you can tell, my gripes/complaints for each dish are all pretty minor and are more due to personal preference than anything actually wrong. Overall I loved the experience and am looking forward to coming back to try other dishes in the future. Ambiance was modern and the service was fantastically attentive. But neither of these factor into my rating - the rating is just for the food. read more

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Excellent new addition to the Little Tokyo dining scene! What drew me in was the yakitori selection, but more on that later. The menu here is absolutely massive! Someone in the group wants sushi/sashimi? Great selection of rolls and fish. Non-fish eaters or generally picky? Lots of great noodle and non-seafood dishes to choose from. Some of the menu highlights for me include their amberjack carpaccio, spicy tuna nachos, and various hand rolls. Their carpaccio is beautifully presented, so big points on their overall presentation. The yakitori here might be the best in Little Tokyo! Big claim but I do think they nail every skewer I have tried. My favorites are the chicken meatball (so juicy here!!), lamb chop yuzu, beef tongue, and shiitake mushroom. The A5 wagyu is a treat! I wouldn't always order it but for special occasions, absolutely worth it. Their classics like shrimp, asparagus and other basic yakitori are also great. High marks on the yakitori here. The restaurant decor is tasteful and minimal, but inviting. I do think it's a great restaurant option while there is a Lakers game or other evening sports game because there is a massive tv inside, but with no sound to not distract diners. Also, just have to had how much I appreciate them being open late! High quality and late night hours? Swoon! read more

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The skewers were good but pretty pricey for the amount of meat you get. Standouts were the chicken meatballs, beef, and the spicy chicken wing. We went during happy hour so we also got a crunchy cut roll for $10 and it was good as well. Everything tasted good but I definitely could have ate more even though the bill was $65. read more

Surprisingly there is happy hour price before 630 for both beer drink and HH for foods too and the foods all good and outstanding tasty read more

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The yakitori was tender and smoky with a lightly sweet tare glaze--simple but deeply satisfying. The scallop roll stood out with fresh, buttery scallops and clean, balanced flavor. Agedashi tofu brought comforting warmth, its crisp coating soaking up the umami-rich broth. The squid leg karaage was crispy, savory, and surprisingly addictive. Altogether, a flavorful and well-balanced set of dishes. read more

Izakaya Go LA - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

From the moment we put our name on the waiting list, we were welcomed with warm smiles and the most incredible aroma of food. Everyone was genuinely friendly, and the food--wow, the food. From the skewers and salads to the appetizers, hot plates, and desserts, everything was absolutely amazing. Steven and Angela were fantastic and never stopped checking on us, making sure we had everything we needed. I only wish we had taken more pictures, but honestly, I couldn't stop eating all that incredible food! read more

Izakaya Go LA - Chocolate and sorbet - Izakaya Near Me - Los Angeles, California

After having been to the Vegas location, I was really excited to see they had opened an LA location as well! Service was good, and food was of course, delicious. They are more limited in their menu than the Vegas location (please bring the mentaicheese mochi and chicken skin skewers over before I'm back in April!) but I still had a great meal, and the happy hour options also had something for everyone. The LA location also had specials I didn't see at the Vegas location like the chicken skin gyoza, which is hard to come by so try it if you can! The location is also bigger than their Vegas location, but no less cozy. I'm looking forward to coming again! read more

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Izakaya LA has quickly become one of my go-to spots in Little Tokyo. The vibe is super cozy without feeling cramped, and it has that perfect mix of lively and laid-back--great for a date or catching up with friends. The food comes out fast and everything tastes fresh. The yakitori skewers were my favorite--juicy, well-seasoned, and not overly salty like some places. I also recommend the takoyaki and karaage--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, exactly how it should be. If you like noodles, the udon here hits the spot and the broth has great depth without being too heavy. Drinks-wise, their sake flight is worth trying if you want something fun, and the highballs are super refreshing. Service was friendly and attentive without hovering, and they checked in just enough to make sure we had everything we needed. Prices are fair for the area, portion sizes are solid, and the whole experience just feels authentic and comfortable. If you're in Little Tokyo and craving good Japanese bar food with drinks, this place is an easy yes. I'll definitely be back. P.S. the best server ever is ANGELA!!!! and the owner KO IS FIYAH!! read more

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Had a lotta fun eating here. The best items were the happy hour $1 oysters, otoro and wagyu. Our waitress Angela was very attentive and chopped it up with us a good amount. Made us feel very at home. The environment was pretty dope and wooden. Reminiscent of alot of traditional bars. Furnitures rly comfy. Will come back again for some more drinks read more

Expected a lot because of the reviews... Why is this place such high rating? Sashimi is just completely average, nothing I ordered was "so good". Restaurant is just completely average or below average. Service took 10 minutes to bring water, forgot about our beers. Very understaffed and took forever to get our bill. Won't be coming back! read more

I've been to the Vegas one a few times so I thought we could give this one a go. My son loved the ikura bowl and shrimp tempura I ordered the chirashi bowl and chawanmushi. The fish in the chirashi tasted fresh. The chawanmushi was fishier than I've had at other places but I still enjoyed it. There was a mix-up with one of the orders at our table and the staff bent over backwards to make it right. Wait staff was great and the dining area was clean. I'd come back! read more

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I can't remember the last time a new spot filled such a clear gap in the local dining scene. This izakaya isn't just a restaurant--it's the vibrant, casual escape we didn't realize we'd been craving. The location couldn't be more convenient, just minutes from the city's core, making it perfect for after-work meetups, casual date nights, or winding down with friends before heading home. Convenient parking right next door, and they validate for an hour! The atmosphere strikes that balance of modern and chill vibe with a hint of coziness that the staff bring. The menu is a love letter to Japanese comfort food. From crisp, golden karaage that melts in your mouth, to skewers grilled with smoky perfection, every dish feels crafted with care. The sashimi is fresh enough to make you pause between bites, and the small plates encourage sharing--though you'll be tempted to hoard your favorites. Pair it all with their thoughtful sake and Japanese beers, and you're in for a complete experience. They also have Suntory Premium Malt on tap! (Very rare) In a neighborhood that's been crying out for an authentic yet approachable izakaya, this place delivers in spades. It's the kind of spot that makes you linger long after your last bite, just to soak in the atmosphere a little longer. Verdict: A timely arrival, beautifully executed. This izakaya isn't just filling a need--it's raising the bar. read more

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Great place that serves a variety of assorted Japanese "finger foods" . The staff was welcoming and the service was prompt. The sushi selection was awesome, and there are so many options to choose from including lamb chops from the yakitori menu. We will definitely come back as not only was the service wonderful but the food exceeded our expectations. read more

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Steve took care of us with friendly service. Although the place is a bit small, it has a fun vibe. The food is great, but they ran out of some dishes. Parking can be tricky. read more

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