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Came here after hearing so many good things, and it definitely delivered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a cozy, intimate izakaya vibe that makes it a great spot for dinner with friends or a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It does get busy, so expect a wait during peak hours. The yakitori was the highlight of the meal. Every skewer came out perfectly grilled with a great smoky flavor while still staying juicy and tender. You can really tell they pay attention to the quality of their ingredients. We also ordered a few small plates and ramen, and everything was well executed and full of flavor.
Came here for a celebration between my partner and I on a Sunday afternoon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got sat at one of the tables where you remove your shoes and the table's on a lower level that will require a bit of maneuvering.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered quite a bit of food: french fries, seaweed salad, takoyaki, 12 pieces of skewers, and a tonkatsu ramen. All the food was delicious, my favorite was the wagyu beef skewer, bacon wrapped enoki, and king mushroom. I especially love that you can taste the charcoal from the skewers. The items do come out as they are prepared, so the meal can be a staggered wait on times/items, which I don't mind. I only give 4/5 stars because while the service was attentive when it came to removing plates, nobody bothered to come check on us or instructed which skewers would pair best with the condiments on the table - even if it was just spicy, salt, and pepper. I also marked down on our OpenTable reservation that we were celebrating an achievement and it wasn't mentioned.
Just visited again last night after a few years and it was delicious! The ramen was just as good, if not better than I remember! The star of the show for me is their Pork Belly skewers - definitely a must try! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Servers are always friendly, and it's nice to enjoy a more traditional setting where you need to take your shoes off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So come prepared with socks if you prefer that. Parking can be tricky as the private lot is small and shared with other businesses. But it's worth it!
It's been almost a decade since I've came back and from what a recall I used to enjoy this restaurant. Unfortunately much has changed within that time and quality of food and service has went downhill since. I ordered the salt and pepper beef and asked for it to be well done due to being pregnant. I'm unable to eat any meat that is undercooked. The waitress appeared extremely annoyed with the request to the point that my relative had to speak up and tell her I'm pregnant. I don't feel I need to explain the reasons why I'm asking for the food to be recooked and with that experience alone, it already ruined my appetite. Then my husband proceeded to order two more skewers. And of course, the waitress completely forgets to put that order in and we end up waiting almost another hour for it to be cooked. Mind you, it was not busy at all. The whole experience was terrible. I won't be coming back. Only reason I'm giving it two stars is because of their fries which was the only thing I enjoyed out of their entire menu.
We went here on a Friday without a reservation and probably waited for about 15-20 minutes since we wanted the nice booth where you have to remove your shoes. We were definitely cool with this because they gave us the option instead of just sitting at a regular table. Parking was bad. Their lot is very small, so expect to park on the street or the train station lot. Just don't get ticketed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We definitely did not expect their setup here; it was actually really cool and very cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is the first time my boyfriend and I have actually tried yakitori izakaya, and it was really good. We ordered a couple of things; some were good, and some were okay. Service was good, and the servers were pretty attentive. Appetizer: Geso Karaage (Fried Squid Tentacle)- We ended up returning this dish. It wasn't very good. Honestly, it was too chewy for our liking. Miso soup, Edamame- Both are good. The miso soup was tasty and not at all salty. Meat: Akaushi Beef (Salt & pepper, sweet) Butabara (pork belly) Kurobuta sausage (non-spicy) Salmon Snake River Wagyu (salt & pepper, sweet) All the meat and pork were very tasty. I do think it is a bit pricey per stick. The salmon was okay. The sausage is a must; I highly recommend it. Dessert: Vanilla Creme brulee- really good and not too sweet. I definitely recommend this place. Is it pricey, yes, but the quality of the meat is pretty good. I also like that this place is open late, especially on the weekends.
[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy and romantic vibes at Mokutanya on Valentine's Day. I love how private and quiet the izakaya is compared to other places.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My partner and I had our own room in the back of the restaurant for a nice and cozy dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Started off with Ankimo and Takowasa and these were so delicious! Ankimo was super light and smooth, takowasa was fresh and flavorful! Tried a bunch of different yakitori and they were all so good! Perfectly charred and marinaded ~ Shiitake Tsukune was one of my favorites! The taste of mushroom at first bite surprised me in a great way! Gyutan also had the perfect texture and flavors ~ The ramen was also decent; deeply flavorful Tonkatsu ramen that wasn't overly rich, allowing me to drink the soup! It was super nice that they also gave us a black sesame cheesecake on the house in celebration of Valentine's Day. Sting black sesame taste and a solid cheesecake! Overall friendly, efficient, and attentive service. Parking lot can be full but plenty of street parking nearby.
Mokutanya was a great choice for our anniversary dinner. Our host, Gary, was incredibly attentive and truly went above and beyond. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Idk what was going on with my vision, but I did not realize there were foot wells under the table until about five minutes in. I was sitting cross-legged and then noticed the table next to us had their feet under the table. It was pretty dark, and the shadows made it seem like the tables were low to the ground with no space underneath.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] LOL. Once I figured it out, I was way more comfortable. What we ordered: Hada apple flavored sake - Tasted better than soju Fries with kewpie mayo, tonkatsu sauce, bonito flakes, green scallions, and seaweed sprinkles - Tasted exactly like takoyaki Fried purple yam chips - Sweet and perfect to snack on while waiting for yakitori Cold ramen - Super refreshing Yakitori meats: salt and pepper beef, sweet beef, beef tongue, chicken heart, chicken gizzards, salt and pepper wagyu, and sweet wagyu - Every single one was delicious My favorite parts of the meal were the cold ramen, the beef tongue, which I normally do not eat and ended up loving, and the raspberry cake to finish it off Overall, such a memorable dinner and a great spot for a special occasion. I think one person is around $50 including sake and dessert.
The interior is quite dim, making it difficult to see. You'll need to remove your shoes before sitting, so wearing socks and easy-to-remove footwear is advisable. Here's what we tried: - Pork Cheek $7 - Akaushi Beef (Sweet) $8 - Akaushi Beef (Salt & Pepper) $8 - Akaushi Beef (Spicy) $8 - Gyutan (Beef Tongue) $8.40 - Chicken Knee Cartilage $5 - Hatsu (Chicken Hearts) $4.50 - Gindara Kasuzuke (Black Cod) $6 - Tonakasu ramen $17 - Shoyu ramen$17 Unfortunately, they were out of the black cod belly, but I really enjoyed all the skewers. The skewers are on the pricier side, and having them alone wouldn't be enough to fill you up without breaking the bank. To keep our meal affordable, we each ordered a bowl of ramen. The ramen was just okay, not the best I've had, but definitely not the worst. I didn't like the bean sprouts in the ramen. Overall, the skewers are good, but the pricing makes it too costly for me to visit regularly.
Mokutanya's dark, moody space blends sleek, modern design with traditional Japanese seating--glass partitions separating each table for an intimate, almost cinematic feel. Paired with an unexpected mix of old-school EDM and pop hits, the ambiance felt effortlessly cool. You remove your shoes and settle onto floor cushions, fully immersed in a refined, modern take on Japanese dining. Reminiscent of Japan, we ordered a bottle of barley shochu and decided to chase it with Sapporo beer which was the perfect combination. Their charcoal-grilled yakitori are the best that I've tried. Some highlights include: geso karaage (fried squid tentacles), bacon wrapped mochi, pork belly, negima, and pork cheek. Honestly, everything was solid. The only one I probably wouldn't order again as it didn't leave a lasting impression, would be the wagyu beef (salt and pepper). Service was good; I appreciated how they asked if we wanted the shochu on the rocks! There is a parking lot, but it is quite small. We didn't have a reservation but were still able to get seated right away.
Solid izakaya. Mokutanya occupies the corner of a strip mall not far from the SFO airport. It has a classic Japanese feel including needing to take your shoes off before being seated. The menu has plenty of skewers for individual order, a few shared dishes, and plenty of drink options as well. The prices are fair but a bit higher than I've seen at other izakaya places. The portions were in line with my experiences and the quality was solid. I really enjoyed the Hamachi Carpaccio but think you can skip the sweet Wagyu Beef. Otherwise, don't forget to mix in some veggies with your proteins!
we enjoy visiting Mokutanya restaurant whenever we are in Burlingame. Mokutanya has truly become our go-to spot in the area. The skewers are always incredibly juicy and delicious. We also want to commend your staff for being so friendly and providing such great service. The manager or owner May has made us feel very welcome every time we visit. Thank you for the wonderful experiences. We look forward to our next visit!
Reservations are easy to make online. Parking in that lot is a bit tough but there is quite a few street parking spaces available. Depending on where you sit, you'll be asked to take off your shoes. The booths were really intimate. Got a yuzu soju cocktail and that was good. We ordered a bunch of skewers (marked how many we wanted on the sheet) and they were all pretty good. Only gave this place 4 stars because I feel like there are quite a few better skewer restaurants in Burlingame / San Mateo. The service was amazing! The staff here were extremely attentive.
This is a very unique and wonderful restaurant,the food is delicious and moderately priced. We like the tables and traditional low seating , no shoes required! The drinks are really good too. I definitely recommend the lamb chops , chicken balls , skin basically everything they make ie really tasty . The servers are very attentive and they check on you constantly. They even had a great chocolate mousse. We have been there for a couple of New Year's Eve dinners and they were impeccable.
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4.5 stars! We've been here a few times and we like this place. Ambience: better ambience than most Japanese places. Really cool place with dimmed lights. They have individual booths where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor. But your legs are still hanging not crossed. Service: It's pretty good, staff are neutral. Food comes out as expected. I like that you can keep ordering by checking boxes. Food: Overall the food is tasty. We ordered a lot of items from the menu and loved them all like: chicken heart, tights, wings, beef, hamachi carpaccio, yellowtail kama, mushrooms, okra, etc. all good, read more
2 years ago
After years of working in Burlingame, I finally visited Mokutanya. The staff was very kind, the food was delicious, and the ambiance was comfortable. I am looking forward to going again. read more
9 months ago
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Julian I.
Hi Dan,…
2 years ago
The restaurant is tucked away in a small business complex with minimal parking so expect to wander around when you arrive. The restaurant is so dark so it's hard to read the menu or walk to the restroom. The service is decent and generally friendly. But I did get a lecture on the onigiri. We ordered a chicken karaage appetizer but they forgot about it until the very end of the meal. The chicken karaage was actually very good. Some of the skewers were very good including the pork and chicken. The kurobuta, tofu, and beef were underwhelming. Really for $6-8 per skewer, they're very small. The first yaki onigiri rice ball was cooked beyond death. You couldn't cut it with a knife, let alone chopsticks or your teeth (if you care about your dentist). We sent it back and got a free lecture on how they thought it was properly cooked. Anyway they brought a replacement that was slightly less crispy but it was still dry, tasteless and inedible. read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
We came here for my birthday :-) The setting and ambiance was very romantic! First thing is you take off your shoes when you sit down, what a cool experience! It lowly dim inside which sets the mood for an intimate night with the family or couples, haha. First of the food was quite good! I loved the appetizer so much. We got three different appetizers. Wasabi octopus, karaage, and the takoyaki style fries. I enjoy takokwasabi in general so this was a pleasant bite! Next, karaage was pretty good, nice and crispy but it was a little burnt for my taste.. Lastly the fries were quite good, but portions were small for $10 dollars. For the skewers we bought 10 different types. Some came cold which were unfortunate and they forgot 2 of our skewers! However we didn't not mind because we were too full in the end. I would definitely recommend the spicy Berkshire pork belly and the salty wagyu! It was so soft and it melts in your mouth. Unfortunately I did not like the beef tongue. Which I find surprisingly because it was soo chewy and hard. Usually beef tongue is quite soft when you go to an Izakaya. It also had a strong gamy taste. Some of the food came out cold as well :-(. However the gave us free cake for my birthday ^_^ I loved it. It was a sesame cheesecake. read more
3 years ago
Came here when I was like 9-10 and always loved this place so wanted to revisit it w a friend. Made a reservation for a Monday night at 7pm and it wasn't super packed. You basically order off the menu and check off what type of grilled meats you want. If there's anything you should get, it's the bacon Mochi. Everything else was just alright and honestly not worth the price in my opinion. Some of the meats were just not good portions, not super hot/fresh, and just wasn't anything amazing. The bill was huge and I just had rlly high expectations for this place so was kinda disappointed. The service was mid and they forgot our chicken like 2x and the girl tried to argue w us. Was just not the best and kinda got annoyed w the experience because of that girl/service. The inside was nice though and I like the sit down arrangement / dividers between tables. Good vibes! read more
3 years ago
What an intimate and vibey dining experience! I highly recommend getting a reservation on OpenTable. I loved the tatami seats and dark ambiance (a bit too dark sometimes because finding the bathroom can be difficult). We came here to celebrate a birthday and were seated promptly and also got some recommendations for sake. We decided to order a wide variety of skewers and small plates to share. My favorites were the pork cheek and bacon mochi. The pork cheek was so tender and seasoned perfectly! I think it was the best pork cheek skewer I've had so far. All the food came out relatively quickly and plates were cleared fast as well. Service was very attentive and the skewers were delicious. I think this is a great spot to celebrate a special day because the vibes are very moody and intimate. Pro tip: As mentioned above, finding the bathroom (or just walking around in general) can be difficult especially because it's dark and the private room walls are made of glass. WALK SLOWLY. read more
1 year ago
Enjoyed our time celebrating our anniversary here. Nice ambiance, you get your own little private booth with a sunken table. Our server recommended this particular brand of sake and it was delicious! read more
11 months ago
The vibe is gorgeous gem of a restaurant in Burlingame! Mei warmly greeted us. Vicky took our order. Octopus: Love the spicy sauce. Battered and deep fried. Wow! Squid: Lots of tentacles. Same great sauce! Saba. Mackerel done right! Rich flavor! Salmon. A definite staple. Hearty! Healthy! Wagyu. My fave! Beef Tongue. Delectably done! Pork Belly. Yum! Spicy Pork Belly. Yummier! Pork Cheek. Surprisingly good! First time I tried it! Chicken Thigh. Yes. YES. YES!!!!! Monk Fish Liver. Different. And the fave of the gorg IG gal who dragged me here. I was protesting, kicking and screaming...then wow! It's good! Foie gras of the sea! Arrigato gazaimasu, Mei & Vicky! It was such a splendid evening! Great ambiance, fab cusiine, and outstanding service! Would order everything again! Woohoo! read more
Love the ambiance of this place. It's quite dark, but you get this little hole to sit in? I dig it. Appreciated that the place is pretty quiet too. After pilates in the area, I wanted to get some quick protein by myself. But this is a nice place to go not by yourself haha. It felt pretty upscale. It was also not quick lol. Had some yakitori: - ABALONE - I really like korean abalone porridge, so I was intrigued on eating a solid piece of abalone. It was good, chewy like most good grilled shellfish, but tiny! Yeah not worth it, I'd rather get 2 eels than 1 abalone skewer for the same price. - UNAGI eel - My favorite!! How they cooked it to be crispy, chewy and tender all at one time is amazing. Will definitely crave this again. - MOMO chicken thigh - Nice and satisfying. I got the regular flavor and the sweet and savory glaze is nice. read more
3 years ago
My friend and I were able to book a reservation about a week in advance for dinner on a Saturday. I wasn't expecting the seating to be Japanese-style where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor, so I would recommend wearing socks. The glass separating each table was a fancy touch and the dim lighting in here makes it a pretty intimate setting. Between two girls, we ordered about 15 skewer plates, 1 appetizer, and 2 shochus which was a decent amount of food for us. My personal favorites that I would highly recommend are the Spicy Wagyu, Spicy Berkshire Pork Belly, and Bacon Salmon. The salmon had a smoky aftertaste which I really liked and the meats were so tender and the flavor is really good! We pretty much enjoyed all of the bacon wrapped items we ordered, even the Bacon Mochi even though it kinda tasted like just eating chewy oily bacon. I probably wouldn't order the Beef Tongue again, I know it's supposed to be chewy but after eating all the other tender meats I probably would've preferred another skewer that just melts in my mouth. Each stick comes with about 2-3 pieces, not very big portions but in this case it was definitely quality over quantity which I'm all for. The service here is friendly, but my friend and I got a little ansy when our server was speaking to the table next to us for 10+ minutes on multiple separate occasions when we were ready to put our orders in since we did 2 rounds. The food doesn't come out super quick so it was annoying having to wait to put our order in and then waiting even longer for it come out. Aside from that, we had a good experience our first time dining here. I personally love eating skewers because it's fun to be able to try different items! Our total was about $62/person before tip which is what we were expecting for the amount of food we got. Mokutanya isn't the cheapest but it's also not the most expensive either, I would definitely come back if I was in the area and recommend it to anyone who is looking for quality skewers! read more
5 months ago
3 years ago
HIGHLY SUGGEST MAKING A RESERVATION OR YOULL WAIT FOR HOURS!! sometimes they accept walk in's depending if it's a slow day! I made reservations two weeks in advance to take my friend out for his birthday and everything we ate was so delicious!! Here's what we ordered: Chicken Karaage, Momo w/ Yuzu Honey Glaze, Wagyu Beef (Salt & Pepper),Wagyu Beef (Spicy), Wagyu Beef (Sweet), Bacon Quail Eggs, Shishitou,Shiitake Mushroom,Pork Cheek,Gyutan (Beef Tongue), Unagi (Freshwater Eel), Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzard) Butabara (Pork Belly) It's too much to explain everything but here's what I would 10000% order again: -Waygu beef: the beef were all cooked perfected and had the tenderness I was expecting. My friend and I decide to try each flavor and we both agreed the sweet one was the best! -Momo w/ yuzu honey glaze: Momo is just chicken but with the yuzu honey glaze, there was a great balance with the charcoal taste from the chicken topped with this unique sauce! I need this receipe! -Unagi: You can't mess up Unagi! When my friend and I took a bite, the unagi literally melted in Our mouths -Sunagimo : I'm usually not a fan of chicken gizzards but this didn't have any sort of aftertaste and paired nice with the Lychee sake If you order the lychee sake, you will not regret! It felt like I was drinking soju and went down so smooth! You'll definitely catch me eating here when I can!!! read more
Perhaps it was the ambiance that wowed me years ago plus the good music, but the food was a huge letdown this time around. The skewers were extremely overcooked. And although service was great and dining in an intimate glass box was cute... I won't be back. I am still shocked at the ever changing exotic meat night menu with camel, coyote, etc as options this time! Where in the world do you get these things? Lol! read more
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Jason L.
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1 year ago
Tried out Mokutanya since I've been craving skewers lately. The ambience is very intimate and really dark lol. I got a matcha beer to try and it had a nice matcha taste to it. Not sure if I'd get it again, but good to try. I asked for recommendations from the waitress and she was helpful to star the items on the sheet that are good. We decided to get the pork cheek, spicy wagyu, salt and pepper wagyu, chicken cartilage, and beef tongue. The skewers were all pretty flavorful but the spicy wagyu, beef tongue, and cartilage were my fave. Other than that we also got their beef ramen which I would personally skip just cause the noodles were too soft for my liking. I prefer my ramen noodles to have a bounce to them and the beef was tender but overall I thought it was okay given the $21 price. Would come back and try the other skewers. read more
MOKUTANYA is still going strong with the sticks. RESERVATIONS: Easy peasy on OpenTable! PARKING: Lot is small so I just drove into the residential area and parked. I like to walk after a meal so it all works out. WHAT WE ORDERED: + Pork Belly, 5/5 + Beef Tongue, 5/5 + Chicken Hearts, 5/5 + Wagyu Beef, 4/5; a little too chewy for my liking + Fried Octopus (not a skewer item), 5/5 We ordered 2 of the Fried Octopus since it was so good! They were out of the Ankimo (monkfish liver) when we got there @ 6:30PM on a Friday. read more
Amazing food -- it is a little pricey, a dinner for two rang us up about 100$ but this is generally standard for Izakaya places. I would recommend trying any of the mushrooms-- they were great! For two, we ordered about 10 skewers, which is probably 2 skewers too many. The tables incredibly unique! They ask you to take off your shoes before you enter and the seats are floor level. Great for a unique dining experience. They have a very extensive drink menu and their Ramen/ bigger dishes are quite cheap. The inside has a very sultry vibe. I would definitely visit again! read more
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Julian I.
Thank you for coming! I'm glad you enjoyed your dining experience.…
2 years ago
Tldr; Attentive staff. Pork cheek and cod belly so good we ordered them again. We booked an early dinner here. Staff was quite attentive and the space felt intimate with the glass booths. Table favorites were the pork cheek and the cod belly, but personally also enjoyed the spinach with sesame sauce (cold dish with all the hot ones). We didn't order cocktails, just water and hot tea. They were good about making sure we had water all the time. They have a shared parking lot, but a little small, so you might want to come early or carpool. read more
I've always enjoyed my experience at Mokutanya. The food is good! Each item was well flavored and presented. The quality of their food preparation stands out. You can taste the fact that they grill with charcoal! I've been to yakitori places that grill on a pan, and the difference in taste is noticeable. It's well kept and has a very pleasant atmosphere. I've been here once with my parents and then with my boyfriend. When I went with my parents, we didn't reserve ahead, and we were sat at the regular table, and they thought it was too dark. When I came with my boyfriend, we did reserve, and we were able to sit at a, i believe it's called 'horigotatsu', where you sit floor leveled and the floor under the table is lowered for your legs. I think it contributes a more exciting experience. The service is great! The employees are so nice. The prices are relatively high. However, given the ambiance and food quality, it's a considerably fair pricing for the overall experience. read more
4 years ago
It felt as though I was playing Russian roulette with the meats. The yakitori is definitely a hit or miss, really bad quality control on their end. Like others have mentioned, some came cold, and some pieces were more tender than others. I see this especially with the wagyu - we ordered 2 rounds of each of the different wagyu skewers they had and one bite would be tender and the next could be tough. The ramen was decent, but definetly overpriced for the portion size. Most disappointing was the yaki onigiri, it was rock hard and it took almost 45 minutes to be prepared... Their service was average, we noticed that the servers were more attentive to larger groups and groups that were older than us - the general attitude they had towards us was different. It was also difficult for us to flag someone down for questions or help. However, this one female server with a cute cartoon mask was super nice and helpful! Needless to say, I don't think I'll return to give this a second chance. It's overpriced and more for the vibes and ambience, there's definitely better yakitori places in the bay. read more
We had a 9:30 reservation on a Saturday night. We were hungry, so we decided to show up at 8:45 and hope for an available table. It turned out to be a great idea because we were seated within 5-10 min. Also, the greeter was extremely cheery =) We ordered: Miso soup Seaweed salad Lamb chops A bunch of different skewers - I especially like the chicken skin! Yum! =) Yuzumon - This citrusy soju cocktail was recommended by the waitress as we wanted to drink something other than sake. We could drink this all night. Props to the waitress for bringing out a big bowl of ice along with the drink and cups (she knew we'd probably ask for more later on). This drink would be perfect on a hot summer day! The place is nice and clean. Parking is super easy. The food is good. The staff is very friendly. This is a great place for a date! read more
1 year ago
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Julian I.
Hi Linda,…
2 years ago
Had a great time with my bestie. Food was amazing and so was the staff. Definitely coming back read more
This is a great date night place that makes you feel like you're in Japan. I'm coming here for the atmosphere and delicious cold noodles. What are worth and notable are the cold noodles, beef tongue, and takowasada. The food isn't exceptional but being able to sit on the floor without shoes is super cool. The service was also great! Truly a gem in Burlingame. read more
Another awesome meal at Mokutanya. Came in for my daughter's 21st birthday and a bunch of us really enjoyed the tonkatsu ramen, but others went in on a bunch of yakitori. Momo is delicious as are different varieties of pork belly and Wagyu, but also enjoyed some of the exotic animals. Really great experience great vibe and friendly staff. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
We absolutely LOVE this spot, and eat here as often as possible. They have the BEST, high quality, authentic Japanese BBQ around. Excellent service and chill ambiance. We highly recommend Mokutanya! read more
I really liked Mokutanya! We ordered a bunch of yakitori and the fries to start. All of the yakitori were great and my favorite were the honey chicken, bacon wrapped salmon, and the beef. The meat was good quality and tender. I liked that each table got their own section and the restaurant was nicely decorated. The service was also great. read more
2 years ago
Service! Service! Service! I love this place! Food is good and tasty for the price .i wish i have known this place sooner!!! Ambiance of the place is very unique! I cant say enough about the people that works there, very friendly and very service oriented! I dont know your name but i will give you five stars for your service.. read more
4 years ago
I decided to give this place a try after seeing multiple positive Yelp reviews. I tried to do walk-in on Saturday but it was fully booked. I went home and booked a table for Sunday which was quite easy to find. If it's your first time, the server will usually recommend some of the popular items. We ended up getting the chicken thigh, chicken gizzards, sweet wagyu beef, king mushroom, grilled squid appetizer, spicy miso ramen, and grilled rice ball. Everything was super delicious and had the irresistible smokey taste from the grill. The ramen was up to par with ramen joints. Lastly, because we came here to celebrate s special occasion, the server gifted us with s dessert. We will definitely be back in the future! read more
Our young adult children enjoy the hip vibes of this busy restaurant. Thought we would jump in for a quick late dinner. We ordered a multitude of skewers with exotic goodies on the sticks. We also ordered other non skewer items such as the crispy rice balls which were fabulous! Service is fast but not personable. They are way too busy and tries turning tables fast. For four people it came out to be $275 without tax , too and drinks. All those perceived low price a la carte la does add up! All in all, it's the good is tasty but service could step up. read more
3 years ago
Very friendly staff and goood fooood! I'd come back again! Also it's required to take remove your shoes before sitting! read more
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1155 California Dr
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Do you need to reserve a table? I'm considering this for my birthday celebration with a few friends or my parents.
Reservations recommended. You can book on OpenTable but you can also call and we will help you reserve as well.
What is the broth base of the spicy beef ramen?
We have an infant who would sleep the whole time in a stroller? Would any of the tables work with a stroller pulled up?
I don't think so, the tables are almost in their own rooms (albeit with see through walls). I think you can keep them in their car seat, as long as the car seat detached from the stroller. But don't think the stroller could get wheeled into the space
Do you use MSG in your ramen?
I'm a frequent patron and I don't think they use MSG because I get real jittery when I have stuff with msg and I don't get the same feeling when I eat here. I haven't been eating here since they opened and will continue to eat here
Does this restaurant offer chair and floor seating?
The restaurant seems like they only have floor seating. Take off your shoes and sit at the booths. I would ask to see if they have other accommodations when you enter.
Is outdoor sitting open?
Yes, however, menu is different. I suggest calling for reservation if you want to eat indoor. Enjoy!
I see that the restaurant features says "no outside dining" but there is a picture in the photos mentioning their outdoor dining. Is the outdoor seating still available?
We have an outdoor bar area that offers the full food menu in addition to alcoholic drink purchases! Please call ahead to check hours since it depends on weather and staffing availability for that day. Thanks!
Does this place have happy hour? If yes what time & what's on the menu for HH? Thanks :)
I saw some comments on the slow service. How bad is that?
It's very slow. They brought our first round of orders out in 42 minutes.
Does this place still do oysters on Monday and Tuesday night for $1?
Not anymore after covid.
Is this place ok for kids?
They don't have a kids menu. If they are willing to eat meat or ramen, then they should be fine. Since it is izakaya and everyone shares, it should be okay with 5+ year old kids. The atmosphere is low lit, intimate, and quiet. If your kid loves…
Is this place around 11pm Thursday nights?? Would there be a wait at all for a small party of 4?
Yes this place is around 11 pm
How is parking in the area?
Unfortunately parking is horrendous as the lot is small. Street parking is almost required
Are there high chairs available?
I believe there is 1 high chair for the one table they have in the back. You need to ask for the table in advance. Seats 6 Or a tight 8.
Are there vegan options?
Yes there are some purely vegetable dishes. But I am not not sure about whether they are cooked completely separately from meat and fish dishes.
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