Service and food is good, price is a little high, but is affable. I order a udon also. My kids also…read moresaid is good too. Good ambiance.

yummy yummy sake chazuke…read more plentiful amount of broth, very cozy would return for this good service, was seated immediately there was excellent ambiance. the

Everything we had here was really tasty! Unpretentious izakaya great for sharing. I like that the…read moreportions are relatively small so we could try a lot more dishes. This is a classic izakaya but they are known for their homemade soba noodles which did not disappoint. We had the soba at the end to finish off the meal. Not to miss dishes included: 1. Housemade tofu - this was super creamy and soft. A great way to start the meal. 2. Yuba beancurd. I love this dish so when I see it on a menu I always order it and you could taste the freshness of this one. 3. The ebi toast added a nice fried appetizer alternative to the usual fried/heavy apps 4. Though not pictured, we ordered the duck soba which was really good. The unctuous broth from the duck fat coated the soba noodles and gave it a great depth of flavor. Much more unique than the regular tempura soba we also ordered. 5. They had a special salmon belly dish that was really good and would definitely order again if it's on the menu. 6. While I do enjoy a matsutake mushroom and it's in season right now, the price tag was a bit steep for the amount of mushrooms you get. Okay to skip this one. 7. The beef tongue was just okay, it's a nice presentation where you grill it yourself tableside but we've had better. 8. Save room for dessert! The soba pudding was so unique and super tasty. Like most Asian desserts, not too sweet and the toasted sesame seeds added a nice crunchy texture. We will definitely be back again to try more dishes.

Really enjoyed this cute and cozy izakaya in an unassuming strip mall. Made reservations for…read moreSaturday night dinner so we didn't have to wait at all. The staff was friendly and helpful. Food was pretty solid and delicious although a little on the salty side for me (but not for my friend). Tai chazuke - comforting, not too heavy, good opener. The salmon is apparently more popular if you're looking for stronger flavors. Agedashi tofu - good frying, liked the piece of mushroom that we had, broth was too salty /sweet for me Simmered gindara - fish was buttery and beautifully done. Broth too salty for me but my friend wanted to lick it up. Grilled Salmon belly - melt in your mouth fish. Pressed mackerel sushi - mackerel was buttery and tasty. Overall, I'd come back here with my family.

satisfied every time with LEO's good service and good food quality !!!!!!!…read more we will come back soon for another dinner.

We got Derek as our server and he is great…read more The meat is great. We got the membership and always got the gold level.

All skewers and non skewer items were a hit here, all very delicious, it was just on the pricier…read moreside. Started off with three skewers, beef tongue, kalbi beef short rib and chicken. The Kalbi Beef short rib was very tender, beef tongue was also good. Like normal the chicken one was okay. I was still feeling hungry so I ordered the kalbi beef short rib dinner with two skewers over rice, onion, egg and seaweed. It was flavorful and really good, just the portion wasn't big at all. Would come back just was more expensive than other yakitori places I've been to but you can taste the quality.

This place can definitely get busy. The interior is definitely more intimate and traditional. It…read morereminded me of Japan. The service here was decent. You order through the QR code. I recommend putting your name down on the Yelp waitlist. The skewers here were decent. I got the beef tongue, kalbi short rib and duck breast. The meats were drier than expected. The potato mochi was interesting but it was okay. I would rate it 3.5 stars.

The vibe and foods are good. The mushrooms salad is so…read moreyummy. It is really a nice place to hangout with friends.

Visited GIWA for a chill post-workout lunch with my sister-in-law], and overall had a really decent…read moreexperience. VIBE & AMBIANCE The space felt trendy. It's a great spot for date nights or catching up with friends/family. Noise level was lively, and parking/wait time was reasonable. FOOD & DRINKS We ordered: * Iced Uji Matcha Drink * Omurice with sausage * Bolognese Pasta w/ Baguette SERVICE Service was welcoming - the staff let us stay overtime especially as it got less busy. VALUE Prices were pricey but worth it, and portions were generous. STANDOUT DETAIL What stood out most to me was the localized area to the side of flowers and dry flower bouquets. Overall, I'd recommend GIWA, especially if you're looking for cute aesthetic restaurant.

Tried this lovely Japanese-Italian fusion spot in the Bay Area for the first time. We tried their…read moremochi pizza-Mentaiko Mayo Mochi Cheese Pizza. I love mochi, so I was really curious how it would work on a pizza. It actually worked surprisingly well. The chewy mochi added a unique layer of texture to the crispy crust and paired nicely with the other toppings. We also had a variety of pastas, both seafood and meat. The portions-especially the seafood and pork cutlet-were generous, and I really enjoyed the subtle sweetness in the meat sauce. The blueberry yogurt drink was beautifully presented. The little heart-shaped container held syrup that you can pour over the ice to turn it into flavored shaved ice, which was a fun touch. The matcha parfait was also tasty and a great way to end the meal.

Great good and great service. The server offered the children jelly while waiting for the food, I…read morepersonally think that is such a kind act that excited the kids and looking forward for the meals. The servers are very attentive and the wait time for the food is barely 10 minutes. Very efficient. The meals are great, the baguettes came with refilled. The whipped butter is light and creamy. I kept wonder if a drizzle of honey could amplified the taste. Pizza and pasta are obviously very taste and chewy. The restaurant is very nice and cozy as well, a mixtures of Japanese and Italian cuisines. It's a cutesy and vibrant, perfect for date. Overall, I think it's a wonderful experience and meals. Very unique concept!

I've been getting my hair done next door for the past 2 years, and I'm just now trying this place!…read moreI decided to grab some food to go and ordered the beef curry with chicken katsu. The chicken katsu was moist and flaky on the inside with crispy breading. The beef curry was super soft and tender. Their customer service was amazing. The worker was kind enough to walk next door and hand me my order while I was at my hair appointment. I really appreciated it! Glad u gave it a try:)

3 star only for service. Else food was just okayish. If you…read moreknow what a good sushi is, no don't go to this place. California roll with baja sauce... it was just okay, nothing to wow. Dragon roll had a sweetness because of some sauce, nothing sure what it is. All sushi roll size is very small. Had crab croquette, and never having it again. It was soo creamy in a weird way. Few people who likes deep fried and sweet creamy stuff, they could order else a big No Then there was some chicken slider, which was okay, you can try.

Everything was perfect, amazing food, great prices, and impeccable service. Do yourself a favor…read moreand don't go anywhere else. ENJOY! Perfect staff = Natalie, Day, Jemila, and Sally. Thank you.

Food was so good that i forgot to take a picture at the beginning !…read more The service was great! Day was a great server :)

Some of the best customer service my wife and I have ever experienced. They are constantly on the…read morelook out for when you're ready to order another round and very professional. I made a big mistake with putting lamb in my wife's soup (spoiler: she does not like lamb....) and the server just simply said "want me to replace the soup for you?" That's it. Just a quick perfect solution. No gimmicks. The food was exceptional too. Wagyu was amazing, loved the duck eggs, and the broth was delicious. I got the shrimp tonkotsu one, my wife the black garlic tonkotsu. It does get loud once the place is full but that's...any restaurant ever. We will definitely be back!!!!!

I've been to this location a few times and it's usually a pretty pleasant time but recently the…read moreservice and broth quality has taken a bit of a turn. We came in with a party of six for dinner on a Monday evening when the restaurant was relatively quiet, with only a few other tables occupied. We asked if it would be possible to combine tables so our group could order multiple broths and enjoy the meal together because sharing one pot for a party of 6 gets a little crowded, but the request was denied despite there appearing to be plenty of available space. As the meal progressed, our broth became extremely cloudy and thick from cooking. We politely asked if we could receive a fresh pot of the same broth--not a different broth, just a new pot so we could continue enjoying our meal. Unfortunately, this request was also denied. The broth flavoring was also underwhelming and started to taste the same after our first refill. What made the experience disappointing was the lack of flexibility and willingness to accommodate reasonable requests, especially during a slow service period. Customer service and hospitality are an important part of the dining experience, and we left feeling that our concerns were dismissed rather than addressed.

Great pork loin katsu…read more Really solid katsu spot in Santa Clara. The pork loin katsu was high quality--crispy, juicy, cooked perfectly. Definitely coming back for more.

Didn't realize they are a ghost kitchen so we showed up to a big dark hall with only one booth…read moreselling bento boxes. Kind of creepy if you ask me, but their katsu are pretty legit. The price is on the high side consider their overhead is a lot lower than a sit-down restaurant. They now also sell Korean meal prep, you can order them online and come here to pick up.