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    Izakaya

    4.0 (107 reviews)
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    IZAKAYA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Hamachi roll, Spicy Rainbow, and Beef Teriyaki Bento
    Jen H.

    Cute little sushi place in downtown Benicia. Average pricing for sushi. Fish is fresh and food is delicious. Server was attentive.

    Anthony W.

    Still my favorite Sushi spot in town. I just love the peeps that work here. They always are so friendly and fun when we dine in. We went here recently and I noticed that I always have a bad habit of taking pictures of my food specifically here. Ive been to Izakaya so many times and usually am so hungry that I forget to take pictures of all the yummy food. I've never bad a bad roll so I think my brain just goes on autopilot or something. So the goal is to keep trying different rolls on the menu each time I come. If like you spicy rolls or Spicy Tuna, try the Spicy Unagi Roll. Spicy Tuna, Unagi, and Roasted Garlic packed together for maximum flavor. I also tried the Seared Scallop and Crazy Monkey Rolls this weekend and was just as amazed. Just a reminder. If you ever want to ball out and have an amazing 10+ course dinner, try the Omakase Thurs-Saturday. If you do this I recommend calling ahead and setting up a reservation.

    Pink Lady and California rolls !!
    Jordan F.

    It looks and tastes so good ! I'm coming back again, It's not 5 stars for me because they forgot an item .... But I bet it would tasted good too !! Thank you !! Very nice people !

    Ashley C.

    A bit of a hidden sushi spot in Benicia on first street. Love the selection of rolls they have. Everything is fresh tasting. The toro roll was definitely a highlight! Highly recommend trying this spot if you're in town. Service is very friendly and quick. Small dining area but doesn't feel crowded and uncomfortable.

    Bulgogi bento lunch box. So yummy!
    Dira A.

    Amazing food! Such a quaint, hidden gem in Benicia. A must try if you want delicious Japanese food.

    Joseph D.

    Great food and service. We got one of the sushi platters (usually only available for to-go orders, but they let us order one for dine-in). We LOVED the Rainbow Roll. Can't wait to go back!!

    Mango Soleil
    Sandy L.

    Came here for the omakase. Since it's always changing your experience will vary. My experience was quite good. First time doing omakase. The total for 3 people after tip was about $400. I reached out through Facebook messenger a couple days in advance to see if they take reservations since the omakase is advance order or subject to availability. They do take reservations. I was told someone would call me back to confirm. A day later I got the call back. I was asked about any food allergies. For the omakase they require a deposit of $25 per person. The deposit is put towards your total bill. The location is tucked away on Benicia's 1st street. Secluded. The inside is a little bigger than expected. There is another room besides the bar seating you see as soon as you walk on. Lighting is a little dim. It doesn't look like a super fancy sushi joint. So I was very surprised by the omakase we got. What we got looked like it came out of a five star restaurant. Server and maybe the chef asked again if there are any allergies or dislikes for the food. They will cater to you. Started off with oysters. Yum! Then a lobster claw salad. The third dish included ahi poke, some salmon and tomato salad, and ikura and hicama salad, deep fried amaebi and scallops, two rounds of various nigiri (there is a dab of wasabi between the rice and fish!), wagyu which was melt in your mouth, razor clam baked and fried, the main course was lobster over cauliflower, with some asparagus and fried shrimp balls, and dessert was crème brûlée but my companions chose to swap it out for the mango soleil. So it was about 10 courses over 2 hours. They really want to make sure you walk away full. We were asked before the main course to rate our hunger level (they will give you more food if you're still hungry) and again after the main course and before dessert. So my experience didn't look like the other Yelp omakase pics. But it was good and definitely worthy of a special occasion. It was a delight. Will likely come back for sushi or nigiri during a regular dinner night out.

    Mackerel bento box lunch special and lion king roll
    Marissa P.

    Came here for a late lunch and was surprised that the quality was better than I expected. I prefer this spot over Kaigan, the other sushi spot on first street. I'm on a hunt for a lion king roll that tastes better than Yo Sushi's but I haven't been successful yet, and this place's version wasn't as good either. But the mackerel lunch was delicious and I'd order that again

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    Friendly service nice atmosphere reasonable prices tasty foods, definitely worth the visit will go back again

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    9 days ago

    Fantastic food,fresh fish! And friendly atmosphere... David the sushi chef is always friendly

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    Enjoyed this for my birthday. Cozy on the inside and great nigiri! The staff was friendly and the selection was diverse.

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    Ask the Community - Izakaya

    Whats the prices for the platters a,b,c,d? Thank you?

    Platter B: $80 Platter C: $125 Platter D: $130… Read more

    Do their California rolls have cream cheese? Seems like N. California's sushi is far different than the rest of the US.

    No...cream cheese can be added upon request.

    If I buy a platter, do I have to order the day before or can I order it same day?

    same day order worked for me!

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