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    East Izakaya

    4.5 (59 reviews)
    PriceyJapanese
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Andy S.

    Convenient locally in the vicinity of the Niagara Falls entertainment district. Spacious seating, trendy decor and pleasant service. Lunch is $34 pp and dinner is $44 pp. We ordered from the lunch menu this time but the difference between the menus is the sashimi and the torched Sushis. There is a lot of options on the menu even for lunch ranging from variety of sushi's, handrolls, tempura, dishes from the wok, skewers and many more. There are many fusion items that you can't get from the typical Japanese restaurants. It's definitely something worth trying. There is only 1 men's washroom and 2 women's washroom and a handicap one. When it gets busy, you can expect a lineup there.

    Ian L.

    After trying this place, I can say that this is one of my top AYCE sushi places to eat at! We walked in a little bit before the dinner rush and was seated immediately. The server was very friendly (Harold) and made sure that we understood how to order. The food came out very fast and hot; it came out on the cat machine. The pictures I included do not do this place any justice as there was a lot of variety on their dinner menu and each dish was very well made; not too much and not too little for us to try. Notable mentions were the variety of sashimi that they had, which was very fresh and decently sized and their cooked foods, especially the beef dishes that they had. What really stood out is that they offer yellowtail sashimi (which I have not seen being offered in AYCE restaurants before). More things to note- there is ample parking available and there are individual washrooms. The ambience was great and lively too! Overall, although a bit of a drive from where I am, would definitely go back again and bring my family/friends to try it out!

    Caroline C.

    The best all you can eat experience I have had in awhile. Service was 10/10. Ambience was 10/10. Menu variety was 10/10. Food was 9/10. I go to a lot of all you can eat sushi restaurant but this place takes it to another level. They have so many variety of dishes that I don't normally see at a normal AYCE sushi place which really gives us the izakaya vibe. The mood of this place at dinner is really moody and romantic though we left by then. Izakaya places tend to be quite pricey so for the price charged here, it was definitely worth. They have yellowtail (hamachi) sashimi which I have never seen elsewhere. I signed up for their rewards system because I will be making another trip back here when I visit Niagara Falls next. Ps. Their location is conveniently located near the Falls (10 mins drive). They have spacious free parking, it's worth the drive away from the Falls area. They also don't charge the tourist tax.

    Eric L.

    我哋係開車嚟嘅,其實呢間餐廳唔係喺瀑布旁邊,要駕車幾分鐘先到。不過環境真係幾靚,裝修新淨,地方乾淨舒服,洗手間都好乾淨。 見到好多人嚟呢度都係食自助餐(buffet),但我哋食得唔多,就冇揀buffet,自己叫咗幾款菜。點咗生蠔、三文魚刺身、Crunch Dragon Roll、雞肉串、煙肉卷串、同炙燒魷魚壽司。食物整得好精緻,味道唔錯,三文魚刺身新鮮又厚切。第一次上嚟時啲冰未完全溶晒,我提咗一句,店員即刻幫我換過新碟,仲多俾咗兩件三文魚添,服務態度真係好好。 唯一覺得可以改善嘅係雞串同煙肉卷串對我嚟講有啲偏鹹,如果味道再清啲就更好。整體嚟講,喺尼加拉瓜瀑布附近想搵間舒服又唔嘈嘅日本餐館食餐午飯,呢間都幾值得一試。 We drove here -- it's not right next to Niagara Falls, but just a short drive away. The place looks new, very clean, and nicely decorated. Even the restroom was spotless! Most people seemed to be here for the buffet, but since we don't eat much, we ordered à la carte instead. We had oysters, salmon sashimi, Crunch Dragon Roll, chicken skewers, bacon-wrapped skewers, and torched squid sushi. The food was nicely presented and pretty tasty. The salmon sashimi was fresh and thick-cut. The first plate came out a bit icy, but once I mentioned it, the staff immediately replaced it with a new one and even added two extra pieces -- really great service . The only small downside was the chicken and bacon skewers were a bit salty for my taste. Other than that, it's a cozy and pleasant Japanese spot worth checking out if you're driving around Niagara Falls and want something relaxing for lunch.

    Ethan F.

    Nice waiters, good service. Very clean restaurant with a high-end feel to it. East Izakaya has an AYCE option and an a-le-carte option. My girlfriend and I chose to order individual dishes, which were extremely filling. The sashimi cuts are a bit thin, but the fish quality is good. The tempura was fried well, although there was a lot of batter. Overall, very good food for the price, and you will leave satisfied. Would definitely come again if I an in the Niagara area.

    Melissa B.

    Great restaurant! We went for my birthday dinner based on so many great reviews and were not disappointed! We chose the AYCE option and I love how many dishes are served in 1pc or individual servings so you can try a wide variety of foods! We definitely got our moneys worth! Everything was delicious. At the end of the meal the robot sang happy birthday to me and gave me a slice of the most delicious yuzu cheesecake with happy birthday written on chocolate. The servers we encountered were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

    One of the torched sushi rolls.
    Anna W.

    Did you know that Canada's Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, just like in the United States? I agreed to make a reservation at East Izakaya, thinking I would escape the US side's crowd of moms with their children and families. After checking the facts, I took the risk and didn't change our plans. The best thing at the restaurant was the wait staff. From the hostess to the people who took care of us, everyone was nice, friendly and polite. This place was really busy. We waited about twenty minutes for our table, but didn't mind. I felt quite entertained watching everything. The food was good. My favorite was the salmon sashimi, eel sushi, beef & salmon tataki, and everything torched. Some of the dishes would have tasted much better if the presentation was more tidy. Even our sashimi plate looked sloppy and unlike anything we had previously experienced at the St. Catherine's location. Also, it seemed they splashed the same sweet, brown sauce on almost everything. Our worst choice was the Green Bean Gome salad. It was served with a creamy, unpleasant tasting dressing, plus they totally omitted the fried tofu. The mackerel sashimi was quite bad. The salmon pinwheel was supposed to come with an eel. Unfortunately, it was a wrap with something we couldn't even guess. We both didn't like it. The Oshi Aburi contained mostly rice. I didn't feel any particular ambience in the place. Sitting across the large east-facing windows, I could see the streets outside. Families with kids didn't help. Was there even any music playing? Because of Mother's Day, we were charged a higher price for poorer quality. That's why, among other things, I don't like eating out on the holidays. Excuse me for complaining a bit, but actually I had a nice time in wonderful company. We both love sushi and admire Japanese cuisine in general. That's why next time I would prefer to visit the East Izakaya located in St. Catherines. It has a more sophisticated vibe, and the food looks much prettier.

    Sherry Z.

    This is one of the best eating experiences I have had in Canada. I called to make the reservation only 45 minutes prior, and they took it. The sashimi is super fresh and delicious . My daughter and her bestie love the seafood pan-fried udon. Overall, it's a very decent and well decorated restaurant, has its own private parking lot. We will certainly come back here and highly recommend it to others!

    Jin L.

    The best sushi restaurant at Niagara Falls! You must go, they also one of the best service there! Just got back home and miss this restaurant and our two server Harold and Marat! They are the best server I've ever encounter, the food was delicious with fresh fish but their service makes it even better! We never got a chance to go back when we had promise on Wednesday, had a change of plan since the Mil wanted Kbbq. But we will definitely return on our next visit! We will never forget our experience here with great food and our two server Marat and Harold, we miss you guys so much!

    1st (top): Spicy tuna 2nd: Shrimp tempura 3rd: Salmon Avocado 4: Spider Crab
    Serena D.

    Very nice sushi near the Niagara Falls area! There were so many options in appetizers, hot foods, sushi, and dessert! I would say though, the appetizers were better than the sushi but the sushi was still fresh and yummy! My family and I pretty much got most of what the restaurant had to offer because we're not from Canada, and I would say there is nothing to avoid when coming here. If I ever come back to Canada, this would definitely be the number one spot for sushi!

    Recently visited this restaurant late Monday afternoon/early evening of MLK day. This was the perfect time to come as there were still only a handful of patrons so the service was very quick. We did not need a reservation. The restaurant was clean and well-kept by the staff who were very friendly. In terms of ordering food, the restaurant is set up such that you place your order from an iPad and a robot brings out the food, which is very entertaining to watch. I highly recommend the all you can eat option (AYCE). My girlfriend and I came here particularly for the sushi and sashimi but they do also serve a variety of appetizers and hot foods. We enjoyed a large variety of their fish options and found the fish to be extremely fresh. Dessert is was also included in AYCE so we enjoyed the classic green tea and red bean ice cream. FYI: Only water and tea are included in the price of AYCE with no additional charge. We will certainly be back next time we are in the area.

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    Orly M.

    This place was awesome. Staff is superb. The food wonderful. I loved it. Fantastic concept that works very well.

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    Food was excellent, service was excellent! Definitely will go back next time in the area!

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