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Low-key Japanese eatery offering traditional small plated & sake in a narrow, intimate space.
From Google Maps reviews.
I generally don't like Izakaya food that much but they're doing it excellently here. I got the chef's chosen menu for two. Had to get a double order of the addictive cabbage because it's so good. Also added a supplement of sashimi scallops the quality was excellent and you get like eight slices it's crazy. Also got an order of agadashi tofu it was one of my favorites I've had in the city so comforting texturally masterful. And perfect flavor. The grilled meat was excellent the sauce was perfect
We walked up to the restaurant and I honestly thought It was run down. The neon light outside was off, their door was graffitied up (not in an artistic way), and there was no one inside. When we stepped inside we thought maybe it was under construction, no, the interior was just that unappealing. No it wasn’t plain in a cozy, simple way. Only interior design was printed out paper images of a menu item and I was sat next to an exposed radiator. Luckily my date was a good sport and we decided to g
Overall experience was a bit lacking but the food was pretty good. Fried chicken was a generous portion and really enjoyed the ramen, very original taste. Unfortunately, the restaurant was freezing it seemed like the heat wasn't working at all. And our server wasn't very knowledgeable. Didn't have a clue about any of the wines or sake but gave us tastings so we could try ourselves. Seemed like it was his first few shifts but did make an effort. Might visit again if I were in the neighborhood but
From the Sep 12, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Clean utensils were stored where they could get dirty again.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.