Came here last night with some girlfriends (my first time) and had an awesome experience. The seating is limited so I suggest making a reservation or going during off hours (however happy hour starts at 10p). Staff were amazing. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Everything we ate tasted was great! We ordered so much food.. My favorites: blue fin sashimi, uni pasta, fried tentacles, and chicken skin skewers. Yuzu mule was such a refreshing cocktail to wash everything down. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend. read more

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On my way to visit family in Las Vegas, we decided to stop here for dinner. We arrived on a Friday night around 10:30 PM, and the place was very busy. Fortunately, the wait was only about 10 minutes, which was surprisingly quick. I ordered the soft-shell crab, baked green mussels, and BBQ ribs with steamed rice. My son ordered the yoshu ramen and fried rice. The food came out fairly quickly, but I noticed that the baked mussels never arrived. When I asked our waitress about it, she said the kitchen was backed up. However, after waiting more than 30 minutes and already finishing the rest of our meal, it felt like the order may have simply been forgotten. What disappointed me most was the lack of an apology. The waitress even asked if I still wanted the mussels at that point. I was ready to cancel the order, but Kyo stepped in and tried to make things right. Thanks to his efforts, the mussels arrived about 10 minutes later. Unfortunately, when the mussels finally arrived, I was disappointed again. They were prepared very differently from the baked green mussels I'm used to getting at restaurants in Los Angeles. They were quite spicy, which wasn't mentioned, and the flavor just wasn't what I expected. After waiting more than 40 minutes for them, they definitely weren't worth the wait. Overall, the food was decent, and the restaurant was busy and energetic, but the service mishap and the disappointing mussels left me with mixed feelings about the experience. I do appreciate Kyo's effort to make things right, as he was the one bright spot in an otherwise frustrating situation. read more

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First time here we just showed up no reservations and got seated right away. Pretty cool spot and the foods were good. It's a very small seating capacity so if your with a group plan ahead and call them. The staff were attentive and efficient. Foods - pork belly, beef bento plate and sushi. Parking- ho all the way to the end facing their entrance they have plenty of space. read more

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Off-strip, although their parking lot has a beautiful view of said strip, Izakaya Go is still worth a trip imo. You'll get plenty of options for tasty treats at prices slightly better than you'll see on the strip itself. Quality is in line if not better as well. We grabbed a reservation and at first figured we probably didn't need it, however, this place filled in fast. Get yourself a variety of skewers to start then roll into a main dish. For skewers, the scallops are my top recommendation, however, the lamp chop was tasty as well. I went with the beef meal dish. It came with a bunch of little plates, a salad, and soup. Nothing included was overwhelmingly good but nothing significantly missed its mark either. No worries if you under order as you can always get a few additions as you enjoy. read more

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Staff here are very friendly and service is quick! We ordered several dishes to try but its worth noting is their Sea Urchin Cream Pasta and Blue Crab Shishito Fritters! Also the Scallops yakitori skewers were delicious and Fried Softshell Crab and Grilled Shishito Peppers! Skip the Eggplant [1st on the menu] it was tough, spongey and inedible for us. Everything else was delicious! Can't forget the Kalbi Ribs and Corn - those were really good! Space is tight, small and loud - typical Izakaya ambiance. Not as accessible for mobility scooters. read more

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We liked the vibe here. It was a fun experience. The service was nice, but the place wasn't as clean as we hoped it to be. They had flip flops laying all over the floor and trash that they didn't care to sweep up. The food itself was above average. There were a few items that were not good, but there were some that were great. I do think certain items were a bit overpriced for what it was. The octopus was a bit on the saltier side and the beef tataki was super sour. The grilled meats came out cold and a bit flavorless so we asked for more of the sauce on the side. I recommend this place if you're up for the experience. If you're looking to get the bang for your buck with the satisfaction of a full meal, this is not the place. read more

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This is my second visit. First time there, I was amazed how delicious their Uni pasta! However this time around, the Uni pasta tasted different. It's not as rich / creamy and tasted a bit too sweet. We asked the waitress and yes, they've changed their sauce. Please change it back!!! Everything is great! Service is awesome! read more

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We were looking for a late night spot to eat. I did a quick search online and Izakaya Go came up as a popular destination. We arrived for a late night dinner on a Thursday night recently. This Japanese spot is located in a nice plaza area close to Palms Casino, Rio Casino, and Chinatown. Parking is available in the medium size parking lot outside. The restaurant is moderate size but cozy. The traditional Japanese decor is inviting and gives off a family friendly local spot vibe. There are a lot of booths and tables available for dine in. Our party sat in a zataku where we had to take off our shoes. I thought that was a nice touch. We ordered a bunch of items from both the happy hour menu and regular menu. Everything was delicious and high quality. Some of the stand out dishes were the half ramens, salmon hand roll, spicy hand roll, fried oyster, caterpillar roll, and the CA rolls. Half ramens were so flavorful and such a good value. We enjoyed the sushi very much as they were very tasty and authentic. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Izakaya Go. Happy hour menu from 10:00pm to close is such a great value. The staff were so friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Extra kudos to our server Mimi and Ernest for being from the Bay where we're from as well. The atmosphere was great. We will definitely be back when we are in town again. read more

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Food 4/5 Beef liver sashimi is very unique and special. Its cold and the texture is great. It's a hit or miss dish Yakatori: great. I like beef tounge the most. The mushroom, pork belly, corn, eels are all good Service 4/5 fast and efficient Ambiance 4/5 cozy place. Came in Sunday night around 8pm, and got seated within 15 mins read more

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tl;dr: The uni pasta alone is worth coming back for. Izakaya Go initially felt like one of those non-Japanese-owned izakayas that try too hard, including staff yelling sloppy Japanese for effect. If you have to say you are Japanese you probably aren't, the way really great restaurants don't have to say they are rated the best. That said, the owner is actually Japanese lol! Also he did so well from the Vegas location that he even opened a second location in Little Tokyo in DTLA. Crazy to open up in Cali with all that red tape. The food felt authentic and reminded me of a mix between Kiraku in Berkeley and Ichiza on Spring Mountain. Most dishes were solid, but the yakitori was weaker than expected. The chicken breast with plum sauce was very dry, and we had to ask for yuzu kosho to make it edible. The table we were seated at was also wobbly. But remember that uni pasta? On point with the sauce not being overly creamy. Overall, I'd say go to Izakaya Go. Solid izakaya, and that uni pasta is the reason to return. read more

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This is a fun place for a late night snack. We got to this place around midnight or so and it was still full of people. The staff welcomed is as we walked in and seated us right away. We ordered off their happy hour menu and you can't beat their prices. We ordered so many dishes I couldn't name them all. I was only able to get a picture the dishes that were placed in front me. Tip: show up early, this is a small place and can get crowded very easily. Or you can make a reservation. But give this place a try. The staff is friendly and really thorough with your orders. read more

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We weren't too hungry so we just tried their signature un pasta and a tempura set. They have different kinds of sauces on the table which is a huge plus, but I'd like them to add tempura sauce along with the others cuz in the end I ran out of if. Their uni pasta doesn't look the best but is pretty creamy and full of umami, definitely a great place for Japanese style pasta. Their service is welcoming like a good Japanese restaurant and inside is clean and spacious read more

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Friends that are local suggested this spot. Cozy vibes and delicious food ahead: Truffle corn was addictive. Salmon roll I forgot the name of was tasty, but not super memorable. Sashimi was fresh, but slices were a little thin. Karage was a highlight and a must order. I'm not even a big fried chicken person, but the crunch was perfect. Beef udon was comfort in a bowl. Okonomiyaki was a little over sauces so the sauce did drown out the flavor to make it a bit one note. Despite some slight misses, it's a huge menu with something for everyone. When I'm in town next, I'll make sure to go back. A great visit for some more comforting Japanese food for when you want an option outside of the bougie places on the strip. read more

Izakaya Go - Karage, truffle corn, salmon sashimi, scallop sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This review is for their Happy Hour. Landed in Vegas around 9pm and was starving, so had to find a late night spot with good food and good drinks. There's nothing better than going to an Izakaya to decompress after a long work week. Fortunately, this spot is opened till 3am and there's a happy hour menu that begins at 10pm. What a deal! You can get Toro sashimi at a very affordable price. Some of the items we loved include: - uni chawanmushi - toro sashimi Would come here again and again, great value, quality is great for the price. read more

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Late night satisfaction! Sushi to cap off a long day and it was fantastic. Found this spot open late with a great menu. Happy hour options, unique items, variety galaore...100% yes! The service was also great! They were busy and almost every seat filled, but food came out fast, we were checked in on regularly and we more than satisfied. Located in a small shopping center, parking was rather full but we found a space quickly (probably since the other businesses were closed at the time). I'm keeping this spot saved for future Vegas visits. Can't go wrong with late night fresh sushi! Yum!! read more

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We had dinner there tonight and when we went there we waited for five minutes to get seated. It was packed it must be very popular. The restaurant is tiny compared to other Izakayas. We ordered a lot tonight we ordered spider roll, That was very good. We also ordered GYOZA and it was very good as well. We ordered chicken skewer that was a little salty and dry and then also chicken liver skewer, They were very good. Also part of our order was the Guard spinach. I thought it was OK like so so and then I ordered tempura dinner plate. The plate was huge and it consists of miso soup and then the tempura, shrimp and vegetables, and also some pickled vegetables. They were not bad at all, but my husband said that the shrimp tempura was a little soggy and the taste nothing special compared to other restaurants. It was very noisy tonight and there's not really a privacy with your conversation. Table next to you can hear what you're saying and there's some people who are drunk and then they just kept talking loudly. It was annoying. The white staff were very attentive and they clear your table promptly. read more

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Came in around 945pm with my boyfriend and was seated at the counter immediately. The servers here are really nice and the vibes are very cozy. Prices are very reasonable, especially during Happy Hour which is 10pm to close. The breaded oysters were great. I loved the Bluefin toro cut roll. Will come back again! read more

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After a long night of walking the Las Vegas Strip and a few drinks in, my wife and I were just looking for something light before calling it a night. Somehow we stumbled into Izakaya Go, and let me tell you... this place is legit. First off, they have happy hour after 10 PM, which already makes it a win for late-night Vegas wanderers like us. Everything we ordered hit the spot. The tonkotsu ramen was comforting, rich, and flavorful. Exactly what you want after a long night out. The deep-fried shrimp and tuna were fried perfectly with a nice crisp texture. If it wasn't so late, I probably would've kept ordering more. But the real star? The Otoro (bluefin tuna belly) sashimi. Absolute must order. It literally melts in your mouth and had zero fishy smell, just pure buttery goodness. My wife isn't usually a sushi person, but she ended up loving it and ate way more than I expected. That alone should tell you something. If you're in Vegas and looking for a late-night Japanese spot that actually delivers, put Izakaya Go in your Yelp bookmarks. Your future late-night self will thank you. read more

Love that this place has a late night happy hour starting from 10 pm - closing, that's probably the only times I've been here as it's a perfect late night snack. They have a bunch of tvs showing all the sports game you can think of so this would be a great spot if you're wanting to eat, drink, and watch some games. Two of my favorite things here are the Chazuke w/spicy roe cod and the Bluefin Toro Roll. The Chazuke is so comforting, you really can't go wrong with rice and broth, and the toro here is super fresh! The half ramen is also a good deal for happy hour. I don't think there's anything that I've tried that I don't like! This place can get pretty busy even if you're coming late, especially on a weekend, but I'm not surprised as I can see why they are so popular. Their menu has a good different variety of dishes between light and heavier bites, and I look forward to coming here whenever I'm in Vegas! read more

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Needed a dinner that wasn't going to take me 2+ hours to complete so headed (just) off the strip to this little "Japanese tapas" restaurant that is more a sushi spot than anything else, which I was more than fine with. Straightforward good sushi (heavy on the "crunch" though I didn't mind), fast service (because I sat at the sushi bar) and was in and out in under 45 minutes, which was all I could ask for. read more

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We really wanted Izakaya tonight and we found Izakaya Go on Yelp with good reviews. We were very hungry so my husband ordered a few dishes right away- corn, fried pork, squid legs, hamachi carpaccio, and chazuke. Everything was pretty good but we may skip the squid legs next time. I also ordered a few skewers, but I didn't think the chicken thighs looked good and the wings were just ok. I enjoyed the gizzards only. Next time we may have to just order the dishes and not get the skewers. read more

Izakaya Go - This fried mochi dish was very good too! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Starting with the service, they were welcoming and friendly. We had gone during their late night happy hour and tried almost all the items. All was delicious and tasty. The Kirin on tap was also a bonus and their cocktails were also very tasty. I'd highly recommend. read more

Love the vibe of this place. We called ahead and snagged a reservation on a Saturday evening for 11 people, and it worked out perfectly. The atmosphere inside really does give you that authentic izakaya feel--lively, cozy, and welcoming. The yakitori was amazing--I wish I'd ordered more. But the dish that stuck with me was the tonkatsu dinner. The pork was juicy, the crust had that perfect crunch, and the portions were generous. It came with salad, gyoza, tofu, macaroni salad, daikon, and rice--such a well-rounded plate. The yaki soba was also a big hit at the table--lots of flavor and one of those dishes that disappeared quickly. Starters were on point too. The spicy tuna cracker was a hit for me, though the crispy rice leaned a little too hard. Still, the flavor carried it through. Service was excellent. We didn't give ourselves much time before a show, but the team was accommodating and kept us on track without rushing us. Pro tip: if you're sitting at one of the larger tables, you'll be asked to remove your shoes. Totally fine for us, but something to keep in mind--you might want to bring socks if you prefer not to go barefoot. The whole group walked out happy, and we'll definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

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Food Quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Don't skip on: The Yakitori! My fav was the lamb chop (not on a stick) First time trying Izakaya Go and it was delicious! We didn't have reservations (definitely recommended if you don't want to wait too long), but the wait wasn't too terrible. Not a lot of space to wait inside if you're in the waiting area due to an abundance of chairs in the corner, but you can also wait outside if it's too crowded. When we sat down, the servers were very nice, quick, and efficient! We ordered several different sticks of Yakitori, agedashi mochi, uni Pasta, pork cheek, truffle butter corn, buta kaku, and a chutoro sushi roll to share. Everything came out fast and delicious!! Our waters were constantly refilled - extra point for that! The lamb chops were the most memorable with - delicious smoky flavor and cooked perfect. The menu is extensive and there is a lot more to try. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Went for the late night happy hour and the service was...unfortunately not good. I was really excited to try the menu, and we went with a small group of 3. The ambiance is a cute little Asian shop style. Its a low light ambiance. The menu was huge, but we opted for small plates. Tapas style. Crispy rice was good, a bit too creamy. Oysters were good, I loved the ponzu sauce. The blue crab handroll was my favorite, good rice to crab ratio. Spicy Salmon was meh. Overall, it was okay, not amazing, but not terrible read more

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Something for everyone. From meat skewers to sushi rolls, this place has you covered. I stopped in on a Sunday for dinner and the wait was only 15 minutes. It was a great little shop with heavy theming and a welcoming environment. The restaurant is a little tight, but if it helps with the wait time, I'm definitely ok with it. The menu was really broad, and my group was able to try a little something from everything. Pork belly in a broth, a sushi roll, a bunch of meat skewers and some uni noodles. The staff was friendly and prompt, and everything came out quickly. I really enjoyed the Agedashi mochi, and the lamb chops. But there are so many things on the menu, it's hard to pick a favorite. Next time I'm saving room for the crispy rice. read more

Small shop but we were able get seated in 15 mins on a Tuesday at 11pm. We ordered some food off the regular menu and the late night happy hour menu. Curry udon 9/10: it came with your choice of protein and I got beef. It was really good. The noodles were perfectly soft and chewy just how I liked it. The curry was just a teeeny bit salty for my taste. Only 11 bucks and so worth the portion! Beef skewer 7/10: nothing special but it did have a peppercorn kick to it w its numbing spicy. Truffle corn 9/10: super yummy and flavorful. It has a good truffle taste but a bit on the oily side but that's just part of the truffle oil. Spicy salmon hand roll 2/10: the seaweed was not crunchy and almost stale that I couldn't even take a bite. Spicy tuna crunch 9/10: yummy and had a great crunch to it! The avocado added a good creaminess to it as well! Def recommend. read more

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We had dinner here upon a friend's recommendation. This restaurant is so beautiful and authentic. The server was awesome and helped us pick out a sake to share. I liked that we could see the fish being prepared fresh. They have quality ingredients and skillful chef here. 10/10 dinner spot. read more

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Great izakaya spot right off the Strip! It can get pretty busy around happy hour, but it's totally worth the wait. Staff is really attentive, and the sashimi which is my fav here is incredibly fresh -- melts like butter -- and the food presentation is always on point. Always a good time here with friends. read more

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I found this place on a popular review app that starts with a Y when I was in between events and found myself hungry. It was in a shopping center on the edge of Chinatown and the interior was cozy and warm. Since I was by myself, I was shown to the bar where I guess is the place for solitary folks. There were plenty of people having a good time in there already, some couples and some friendly looking groups. I started with some chicken yakitori, followed by mushroom, zucchini, and Unagi (eel). I wasn't a big fan of the chicken even though it was cooked properly. Most of the seasoning was the salt pepper and either the plum sauce or the wasabi sauce which had a tanginess to both I wasn't expecting. The vegetables were dry and I don't think they had any sauce or marinade on them that I could taste but the zucchini managed to keep some moisture. The eel was my favorite out of all the skewers and had a really good flavor. The Agadashi tofu was by far my favorite dish of the evening. It was warm and comforting and delicious and I ate the whole thing. The oysters were large and me and I enjoyed those as well. I would definitely return and try more things on the menu. I will likely order the tofu again and again and again. Since I couldn't stay very long because I had to go to another event, I was unable to try any of the drinks. This seems like a good spot to bring a few friends to hang out for a while. read more

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Highly recommended by my cousin and was on my hit list for a very long while!!! Finally visited and luv luv luv the energy and vibe!! Totally a neighborhood dive bar feel!!! Apparently a highly regarded locals spot with late night happy hours till closing!!! Huge menu with so many options from Izakaya, yakitori, noodles, soups, entrees and sushi!!! Highly recommended but definitely go hungry and thirsty!!! Great options of beers, sprites and delicious cocktails!!! Staff weee very friendly and accommodating!!! Possibly my new favorite go to off strip spot!! read more

My husband cannot stop praising about this place. He found his new favorite spot. Everything was awesome and our server was AMAZING! We aren't locals but totally made us feel like one of the :) read more

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This place is so fun and the menu is extensive. I went here with my besties and their partners for a meal and it did not disappoint. I will say a booth for six people is a little tight on space, so make sure you're all friends! We started with a wide array of skewers and small plates like the pork belly. And most if not all of them were solid choices. We also got the gindara which we all ended up fighting over. And the halibut and one other sushi roll. But surprising highlight of the night for me was the agedashi mochi. Service is quick and the staff are very friendly. Looking forward to coming back! read more

This place stays open late which is great and they have a 10pm happy hour! The staff is very friendly and we saw a birthday celebration which was a total party vibe as Happy Birthday played! The fish here is so fresh! What is great is you can order many small items and really get a variety. Some standouts - Yellowtail Carpaccio is delicious - amazing flavor! The garlic edamame was so yummy - bursting with flavor that I dipped other items into it even! On the tapas - only one item was a miss and it was the chicken with plum sauce because the chicken was quite overcooked and therefore became dry. Dessert was awesome! Yuzu Sorbet is a great complement to the Coffee Jelly which has red bean paste and vanilla ice cream. Definitely unique and a total winner! I would definitely come back to try more items! read more

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I've never been to Japan but imagined the restaurant has the same vibe, cute and unassuming. We had the Tsukemono, wagyu carpaccio, chicken gizzard, sake Kama, hamachi carpaccio, rainbow rolls, yuzu cheesecake and chestnut cake. Our favorite was definitely the chicken gizzard. The garlic greens and sauce was delicious and the gizzard was not hard and chewy. Our least favorite was the desserts. It tasted a bit stale. We informed our waiter and one of the dessert was taken off our bill. Service was good. I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Tried this place for the first time a few days ago - it was packed, but the wait wasn't too long (about 20 min or so). Once seated, service was excellent. I usually go for warm, brothy noodles, but I was in the mood for something new. I enjoyed trying the cold Ten Zaru soba - having fun dipping. Plus, I didn't realize it came with tempura, so that was a bonus. And it was light and crispy. The sunomonu, kanpachi, and the sashimi bowl were tasty. I also tried "the stinky roll" which was nice with crispy garlic chips, but the spicy tuna was a bit mushy. Overall, a good experience. I'm a suck for Izakaya. read more

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You have to come for late night Happy Hour after 10PM. It's such a great deal! During peak travel months, I recommend making reservations. Ambiance Cozy, smallish, not fancy Japanese izakaya/sushi spot. There are tatami mat seating but we always opt for the chairs/tables. Food Most of skewers are $2.95 with a few premium ones around $5 per. We live in LA where izakaya skewers are typically $4.50-$10 per skewer, so we always try to stop here when in Vegas. You can taste the smokiness and portions are good. There's a variety of hand rolls, sashimi, oysters on happy hour too for a good price! Large sake is $4.50! Quality is typical, Japanese restaurant. Highly recommend happy hour for large variety, good prices. read more

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Unbeatable Happy Hour after 10 pm. This place is my go to late night spot for some sushi and handrolls if you are around Spring Mountain area. The prices are great and the food is delicious. Service here is always friendly. read more

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I didn't pass Go, and I spent a considerably high fraction of $200. Izakaya Go is a decade-long resident of a small plaza on the southeast corner of Spring Mountain and Valley View. Beloved by Yelpers (as of 2023, per Yelp certificate and sticker both on display) and de facto food critics alike, they may have been more crowded than usual when I finally decided to check them out because CES was underway. After signing the clipboard and waiting perhaps 45 minutes, my friend and I were able to be seated at the bar. I recommend choosing a table if possible as service felt a bit inattentive. Perhaps it was due to how I ordered everything all at once instead of breaking it up into rounds? Oh, and a live sports warning: some TVs were buffering (YouTube TV), while only one seemed reasonably close to a live showing of the College Football Playoff semifinal game. I'll just list the items in the order which they appeared on my camera photos, and mark the good stuff with a (+) or similar. (+) Miso Marinated Beef Tongue ($6.95): pretty tender and not too salty, although the presence of so much marinade in the bowl like a brown soup killed any visual appeal it may have had. Surprisingly large portion. Amberjack (Kanpachi) nigiri ($6.95): pretty bland compared to how I've experienced this fish before, and also had at least 10% excess rice. I have consistently good sushi at another izakaya not too far from here, so this was a big case of negative foreshadowing. (+) Chicken Skin Skewer ($2.75): pretty crispy, not airy/puffy as I was kinda hoping for. It was lightly coated with a nice sweet sauce, which mostly served to make me wonder why I couldn't get that sauce on other skewers. It really would've helped some of them out. (+) Beef Skewer ($2.95): tender-enough steak, free of connective tissue. Good value for carnivores. Pork Belly Skewer ($2.95): very straightforward salt and char, but didn't have very much of the fatty portion of the belly. (+) Chicken Wing Skewer ($2.95): great juicy flat portion, which is the ideal way to get charred dark meat chicken. Unfortunately, the drumette was too burnt. (+) Soft Shell Crab ($8.95): four halves of crispy tempura crab with a great ponzu sauce and a lemon wedge. Quite good overall, although part of the shell did feel a tiny bit chewy. New Zealand Lamb Chop ($4.50): gamey lamb. Just tender enough. Comes with a spicy/zesty condiment that is basically fighting fire with fire. Would've liked some more nuance. (+) Pork Cheek ($9.95): great crunchy thin slices of pork. The gingered scallion was a bit heavy on the palate. A bit more balance and/or a sweet glaze would have made it really unforgettable. (+) Takoyaki ($6.95): pretty standard crispy balls of dough with tender octopus in the center. The katsu sauce, bonito, and kewpie mayo kinda felt a bit heavy, so you're gonna want to order this in a small round of apps and/or pair it with a drink of some sort. The recommendation is for affordability. (++) Hokkaido Scallop Skewer ($4.95): nearly last, but not least, a stick of three small but delicious sea scallops. The usual medallion alone would have been really soft on its own, but they left some of the connective tissue, which was chewy yet tender enough to chew through. A well-thought-out preparation. (+++) Tuna Belly Skewer ($3.50): a thoroughly seared exterior hid a surprisingly super-tender tuna. For sure a must-try here if you want tuna with a bit of fattiness without paying premium bluefin prices. (++) Uni Chawan Mushi ($8.95): a very nice treat. Silky egg, dashi, a few random embedded treats (mushroom, some random protein that could've been fish, and perhaps some sort of shellfish), and a passable piece of uni on top. I'd still get the uni for the modest premium over the base chawan mushi. Izakaya Go is a place you do want to pass if you want to find the very best izakaya in town that isn't hit-or-miss. They have some great offerings and some mediocre ones, but I have experienced more consistent deliciousness recently at still-active local competition. Still, maybe I'll return for late night happy hour (10pm 'til close) or if I wanna try specific dishes, such as udon - a relatively rare offering around town - and yuzu cheesecake. I kinda overordered and didn't feel like I had the room for dessert. Sadly, while leaving, I noticed a yuzu sorbet on the dessert menu which I would've been able to handle. read more

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So happy they've stepped up their game and took care of all the health code violations from two years ago. They have an "A" rating as of August of this year. Honestly, I can only comment on the Sushi as we have yet to try anything else. Their sushi is scrumptious. Tastes fresh and it's impressive to watch them make. The California Roll had a little too much cucumber and very little crab meat. My vote for winning roll goes to the Spicy Tuna Roll. There's a wonderful spicy mayo that brings the whole thing together. I love the atmosphere. For me it's comfortable. I can see where they'd get busy. Pro Tip: if you eat at the counter, you get better, faster service. Not that there's anything wrong with anywhere else in the room. read more