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    Izakaya Ko

    4.3 (117 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Black garlic tonkatsu ramen
    Bryan L.

    Had an amazing dinner with parents tonight. Leida was our server and explained the menu and concept perfectly. She provided amazing hospitality and her descriptions for the hand roll flight were immaculate. The food was amazing as well, really enjoyed the chutoro and otoro hand rolls and the seasonal black garlic tonkatsu. I love how affordable and approachable they put tuna belly on the menu, while you get to try a wide range of other usually expensive nigiri. The concept of diy hand rolls was really cute too. I thought the mentaiko udon could use a little more mentaiko tbh. But I loved the funky, almost sour cream sauce of the mentaiko. Good strong garlic flavor comes through as well. Vibes were immaculate, love the hanging lanterns and aesthetic of the restaurant. The open concept was cool if you sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs. I love the projector displaying scenes from anime as well. They even have a Vero water filter which costs like $5K. Can't wait to come back again on an empty stomach and try more.

    Furikake Fries
    Dee F.

    Amazing food came for the RE Grand Opening and I must say I didn't want to leave the food was banging and the sushi was freshly.. made right there in from of you. If your looking for a good tasty drink sushi and also a banging DJ this is the place

    Crispy rice spicy tuna - big portion!
    Alicia H.

    Treated myself to sushi lunch today and it was great!. Izakaya has some different food options than your typical sushi restaurant- I especially like the skewer options. The salmon sushi was super tasty (got 4 orders which was 8 thick pieces). Also ordered the crispy rice with spicy tuna- it's a big filling portion that is meant to be shared. Waitress was sweet and thoroughly explained the menu. Restaurant was cute except the floor was sooooo sticky. I'll for sure visit again (just hopefully they use a different floor cleaner in the future lol)

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    Roselle B.

    Let me talk about the good: interior is so clean and inviting our server was great, friendly and accommodating clean bathrooms they have great customer service in general esp after a mishap (see more below) Now the reason why I took out 2 stars - food was average I had originally ordered the katsu curry lunch, but after quite a bit after I ordered they told me they didnt have it. Apparently they didnt have curry sauce and the chef was trying to find some so thats why it took time, understandable. So I ordered the yakitori don instead. The yakitori tasted okay. I've had authentic yakitori and it didnt really taste like it. The chicken one was also on the dry side. Usually yakitori is juicy and tender and has a great sauce. But this left much to be desired. With that being said, I did finish my meal though. It was okay and I just wanna say thank you to the staff there they're great. If you want to come and eat here i'd definitely recommend it, enjoy the vibes and try out other stuff.

    zucchini kushiyaki
    Kathryn T.

    This was a first visit for fellow Yelper Sara & me. We shared and enjoyed everything, although some of the edamame in the bowl wasn't fully warmed. I loved the crab fried rice- it is such a good portion that I had leftovers that I savored the next day. Be sure to check out their daily lunch specials & weekday happy hour too!

    Chicken Skewers (Skin, Gizzard, Skin, Heart, Thigh)
    Maya C.

    Every. Single. Order. I've done with Izakaya Ko has been phenomenal. From their skewers to their top-tier nigiri to their sushi rolls, delicious. My favorite nigiri? All of them. I placed an order for literally every nigiri piece. Yup, I'm sure they were like "What the..." but that's what I wanted and it was displayed neatly and beautifully in a to-go container. All tasted fresh from the sea and I got to luxuriate in a moment oof bougie bliss from the comfort of home. The rolls? I do have a favorite one, the Ocean Pearl (Bluefin Tuna, chives topped with otoro, black truffle pearl, gold flakes). The tuna just melts in your mouth and the subtle saltiness of the black truffle pearl is such a treat. Definitely one of the best Japanese spots I've been to.

    Terry A.

    Very large menu with a lot of options for rolls and sushi. Restaurant is small and has a modern vibe. We had a reservation, but got the worst table near the kitchen and the bathroom, but I guess someone has to sit there. The service was friendly, our server was new and not familiar with the menu. I probably ordered the wrong thing, the beef bowl with rice, which seemed to be lacking in flavor. The cooked rolls were great and had a great flavor,

    Caroline B.

    A fantastic new addition to the Jax Beach area! I've visited Izakaya Ko several times since their grand opening and have consistently enjoyed their large menu, weekly specials, and upscale-yet-casual vibe. The restaurant has a modern feel without being too fancy. The staff is kind and attentive. The first time I went, I was blown away by how many different things were on the menu. They have a variety of skewers, cold and hot dishes, rolls, nigiri, and other larger dishes. Their menu is perfect for eating family style and trying a bunch of different things. They have a decent sake, wine, and beer menu, but no cocktails yet (though I've heard that's coming soon!) With our party of eight we were able to try a little bit of everything, some of my favorites being the angel roll and chutoro nigiri. I've also been to Izakaya Ko's handroll night and omakase. The omakase was a great starter omakase for those who have never been to one, smaller in size but each piece thoughtfully made and at an affordable cost. My only critique is that the chef was a bit too quiet which made it difficult to hear the details of each dish. The handroll night, on the other hand, was a very delicious and exciting add on to their menu. I love how you can choose from multiple sets, each handroll having a unique fish and topping. Izakaya Ko is a great casual spot to get fresh Japanese dishes. As someone who has spent years of her life in Japan, I believe this restaurant offers delicious and authentic flavors with a great modern flare.

    Erin M.

    Came in for a late lunch while visiting from out of town. The food was super fresh and the staff very nice. The decor was hit and miss. Definitely seems like they didn't finish remodeling an old restaurant.

    Otoro and madai nigiri
    Vyshak C.

    Amazing restaurant! Came in on a Saturday night and the place wasn't crazy busy thankfully. Our server was nice and attentive despite having several other servers call out last minute. We started with a Sapporo, a few yakitori (meatballs, tenderloin, thigh) and the lamb chop. All of them were so tasty and flavorful! Then we had a yakisoba, a samurai roll, and a couple nigiri to finish off. Overall a lovely meal, ambiance was nice and the space is decorated very well. Looking forward to coming back!

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    Anai H.

    Love the vibes at this restaurant the food is so good. Great customer service as well

    Shawn K.

    You better come hungry! I bring my family here every time they are in town. The omakase is also fantastic for whatever special events you may want or just a very nice dinner out!

    Michelle D.

    Izakaya Ko is now my favorite sushi spot! And I had no plans to eat sushi when I arrived. But the nice patron beside me convinced me to at least buy one piece. I ended up ordered two pieces of salmon sushi, a lamb chop, scallop kabob, gyoza (4 pieces) pan-fried pork dumpling with garlic tempura sauce and green tea cheesecake. I sat at the sushi bar and watched the chef make my salmon. It was just like the patron advised, silky like butter. I very much enjoyed the sushi for the first time in my life. This was only the fourth time trying it and it had been many years since my last attempt. Thanks for serving it the way it was meant to be served:) I absolutely loved the lamb chop and could have eaten many more pieces. It was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The scallops were my least favorite. The pan fried pork dumplings were hot and deliscious! I do not typically order cheesecake but I'm glad I tried the green tea version. It was not as rich and heavy as typical cheesecake and I enjoyed their twist on this dessert. I left the restaurant feeling satisfied but not stuffed. That is how I prefer to feel after eating. I will absolutely be back to try more sushi and other menu items.

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