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    Izakaya Meiji Company

    4.1 (698 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Bars

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    Creme Brûlée
    Jadyn M.

    I had a great dinner at Meiji, although the service was a bit odd. We were seated quickly, ordered drinks first, then our small plates when the waiter came back. Our small plates started coming out before drinks, and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. All the small plates were yummy and well executed. We had either 3 or 4 waiters, I'm not sure if our table was dropped or if there was a shift transition, but it was confusing for the table. We didn't receive one dish we ordered, but it was fine because the person who ordered it ended up not being hungry. It was still on our bill so we had our new waiter take it off. The restaurant had filled up by the time we left. The AC is a little lackluster but otherwise it's cute.

    Onigiri
    Kirsten R.

    I miss the old Meiji but the current one is satisfactory. I stopped in for a late bite to eat and ordered hot ginger lemonade, spinach goma ae, shitake, and an onigiri. Everything was prepared and delivered to my table quickly. The shitake was delicious despite it being a smaller serving. I love the black sesame sauce served with the spinach and the onigiri filled me up. I went in between 9 and 10pm and was relieved that the noise level was doable. If you are overwhelmed by noisy restaurants, I recommend ear plugs during busy times.

    Ahi onigiri and gyu-don bowl
    Kara M.

    A chill Japanese tavern with friendly neighborhood vibes, this spot offers up small plates and a wide variety of cocktails, beer, sake, and more. No reservations needed (or taken), so just walk in and enjoy. Service is casual - servers will take your order, drop off food/drinks, and take your bill. Food comes out "as it's ready" so you can start with some things and continue ordering more as needed, which is what we did. Overall, the food was just okay to me. Pricy for what it is in my opinion. Decent flavor but nothing stood out except maybe the onigiri. I enjoyed it but it wasn't the favorite restaurant we tried on our trip! FOOD RATINGS (some not pictured): - Ahi onigiri (4/5): The most flavorful and yummy item I ordered, although I wish it was raw fish vs. cooked. The lemon salt was the best part haha. - Gyu-don (3/5): This wasn't as flavorful as I'd hoped it would be. It was okay, but I wouldn't order it again, especially for the price. I'd stick to the onigiri. - Steak skewer (4/5): $7 for 3 small bites. Inconsistent on well done-ness (more medium). Tasty with the yuzu kosho and great to eat with rice ($3 for steamed rice).

    Buta Kimchi
    Lisa H.

    Year after year this is still one of my favorite places in Eugene! They are now open starting at 4pm so for the early diners it's a bit easier to get in. Go-tos are: Rockfish karaage, miso egg, garlic broccoli, spinach gomae. But really, I like it all. Today I tried their preparation of Japanese sweet potato and I loved it. Cocktails are also great. My go-to is the bourbon ginger as they make their own ginger mix and it's delicious. They also have house made n/a drinks like limeade that are awesome too.

    Steak Kushiyaki
    Elena D.

    We ended up here because Tiger Mama next door was closed for the July 4th weekend. Not complaining, Izakaya has been on my list to try for awhile. We luckily got in just ahead of the Saturday night dinner rush and were able to sit outside which is a nice, shaded area that still gets a breeze and you can do some great people watching on the street. Chairs could be a bit more comfortable but anyway, to the food! It's a small plate affair, meaning servings are for 1-2 people. Glad it was just the two of us, would have been hard to share beyond that. We tried a few different things - Potato Salad, Edamame, Kushiyaki -Chicken Breast, Steak and Pork Belly, Chicken Kara-Age, Hot Garlic Shrimp and Spicy Tuna Cocktail. We each ordered two drinks. This all came to about $95 (without tip), for those of you who are concerned about cost. Small dishes do add up fast. My favorite items were the hot garlic shrimp and the spicy tuna cocktail. So good! So much flavor. The shrimp actually had 6 pieces so that was probably the largest serving of anything. The cocktail was so original, literally coming out in a cocktail glass. I say original - really everything here is pretty original, this one just stood out. Everything tasted very good and we truly didn't have to wait too long for anything, except the drinks. I had the house made lemonade and it was probably the best lemonade I've ever had. Our server was nice and checked in just the right amount. Overall it was a really nice experience. Would I go out of my way to come back? I'm not sure. There's nothing wrong here except that I don't think I or my husband are "small plate" types. I worry we don't have refined enough palates to do this type of dining very often.

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    Michael F.

    OMG why have I not tried this before! This place is amazing. All of the dishes we tried were so good I think we over indulged just a bit. You have to try this place and let me know what think.

    Theresa A.

    Cuteeee spot for a late night drink and snacks. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of. The food came out promptly as well and everything was delicious! There's plenty of space in the restaurant but we didn't venture out of the bar area to see. It's a cozy space in the bar!

    Somy K.

    They have a great late night menu! I wish I took pics but everything was so good that I didn't even think about it. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of. The food came out quickly. The bar area is small and quaint but there's a larger area with more tables that I didn't get to see on the other side. I'd come back here again when I'm in town.

    Dayton W.

    Super good vibe inside the restaurant and very extensive drink menu. Food was overall really good but portions were super small, I shared 4 plates with my friend we both went home and warmed up some panda express to fully fill ourselves up. Next time imma just order the burger and have some more cool looking cocktails.

    Ramen Special
    Joey J.

    This place is more like a 3.5 than a 4 but Yelp doesn't allow it. Some dishes were very good, some were very meh (like the ramen). Cocktails and bar menu were great. Service while dining was OK. Would come back if I was in the area but would not seek it out. After a bunch of small plates (chicken wings were the best), got the Wednesday's special ramen which was bland and flavorless.

    Serrano shrimp
    Deedee C.

    A great place to go for a special eve. Love the warm dim/ warm lights and ambience. You can sit outside too. Sat at the bar. Jehn was a Super lovely bar tenderand had Great recs. Had The miso eggs. Tangy soft and smooth and were great with the spinach Gomai the black sesame sauce was delish. The combination was perfection. The chicken tikka skewers were flavorful and tender with cumin and coconut, the fresh lime added a lovely tangy finish. The ginger lemon cocktails are not to be ignored. I spilled a bit and wanted to lick it off table but luckily my mom taught me manners. The miso mushrooms were succulent and flavorful and although I was full I couldn't resist the grilled shrimp with Serrano peppers. Flavorful not overly hot or spicy with a stab of herbiness from the shiso. Very delightful.

    Umeboshi
    Daphne A.

    What an absolute delight it was to dine here. I've had a lot of Japanese food in my life, and have dreamed of trying certain dishes that aren't usually available to me here in the west, so today I got to try some of those dishes. We had the seaweed salad, two onigiri (salted plum and salmon), the rock fish karaage, chicken thigh skewer, and the pork belly donburi. Every element was wonderful and savory. If you are looking for umami, you'll get it here. For dessert we had the whisky and cookies. Whomever decided to put a neat pour of whisky with warm, perfectly baked (soft in the middle, set and a little crispy on the outside), dark-chocolatey cookies is a damn genius. I don't even care that it isn't Japanese. It was so good. The standouts of the night for us were the salted plum onigiri (umeboshi), chicken thigh skewer, and the karaage. We had kind service that didn't smother our table. We felt no rush, but also felt looked-after, which we appreciated greatly. It was also just a lovely place to sit and dine - it feels cozy but social. The wine was also quite lovely and I'm impressed, especially for only having one by-the-glass option for each (red, white, sparkling, rose) I will certainly be back!

    Pork belly skewer
    Alessandra G.

    This place has a wonderful menu with lots of drinks to choose from and lots of small dishes. Dishes like the chicken karaage only cost $7 and have a hefty serving. The Japanese sweet potato was amazing. The skewer was perfectly soft with a nice green onion topping for a different flavor. I definitely want to try more items here. The drinks were fantastic and the painkiller was perfect.

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    Great variety of food options. Great bar and very good employees. Always a good dining experience.

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    Yum. Yum. Yum. The best food. So cute. Loved that vibe so much. Delicious. Amazing service. Yay Mud!

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    Unique food, drinks, servers. Casual experience which is typical for Eugene ... ery tasty and would definitely go back.

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    Great food great service Sierra the best only good spot in town open late what the frick i need 85 characters to post this review jeez

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    Creative cocktail list and a diverse Japanese fusion menu. Attentive and friendly staff. Interior needs a refresh.

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    Does the patio have open sides, or is it tented?

    Open- has heaters though

    Does this place have good options for someone who has shellfish allergies?

    Yes they have a pretty extensive menu! Their burgers are fantastic, actually I've never had anything I didn't like. There are usually several chicken and beef options on the menu and lots of fun adventurous dishes to try.

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