The first time I ate here was unplanned. I honestly was a bit apprehensive to enter because I thought the food would be too pricey. However, the day that I ate here, I was really having a BAD day. I wasted 5 good hours waiting on a meeting that I really didn't want to be in. So, I needed to make myself feel better...which means I needed a good hard drink + yummy food.
I was there at around 6PM and, as I sat there looking at the menu, the server told me, "Ma'am, if you want, you can still avail of our Buy 1, Take 1 on our signature cocktails, highballs, and...BEER." WHUUUT?! After prodding my server, he basically told me that Izakaya Sensu is a "partner" restaurant with Chotto Matte which is a Japanese Liquor Bar beside/behind it. Since they have a Happy Hour, they also serve the same Happy Hour! NOICE-ness! However...the Happy Hour is only from 5-7PM. BUT, my server told me (if I wanted) that I can order til around 8PM. OMGGG! SOLD! I ended up ordering the Sakura Smile, Classic Suntory "Kakubin", and, of course, a Lychee Martini! I had 2 of each; these drinks were very good, very strong. I was very, very happy! :)
NOW, for the food, since I was focused on the drinks, I only order 2 things: the Dragon Roll (unagi, cucumber, fish roe, tempura flakes) and a Uni & Maguro Masu (sushi in a wooden box for sake). If I had more space in my tummy or a dinner date, I would have also wanted to try the following: Wagyu Tataki, Hanjuku Tamago, Uni Yaki-Onigiri, and the Miso Chocolate Cake. This was a very good Japanese restaurant! Best to eat here with a friend so that you can share their sushi rolls and their Happy Hour cocktails. :) read more