I've been coming here since probably 2016-2017, and it used to be the best unknown place for…read moreauthentic Japanese food, like if you close your eyes tight and eat your food. You feel like you're in Tokyo. Alas, right before COVID social media blew it up and now there is always a line and a wait, I'm sure the business is happy but I miss my local late night after work izikaya. None the less. I still frequent as much as possible. The wait is the biggest deterrent if I'm hungry hungry. I'd suggest, especially if a party bigger than 2, showing up early to put your name on the list. The decor- classic traditional izikaya, if you've been to Japan, you know. Beer, sake, and tons of options for small plates and sushi to share, and of course some amazing ramen. Service- we've always had great service here, the staff is Japanese so for those looking for the "American" style service, may be a bit off putting. No large smiles and how is your day, it's more what would you like to eat and let me get it for you. The food, the food always brings me back. Jelly fish salad- always a must to start Negi Hama - we ordered 2 this time to share cause it was so good Hamachi Kama- because duh, it was perfectly cooked and tasted AMAZING!! Player 2 got the Hakata ramen and I got the Shoyu. I always go back and forth, honestly you can't go wrong with either. If you like the thicker more rich broth though I'd say stick with the Hakata. Eel donburi- we are big backs and like to eat, don't skip on this one. It is amazing All and all, if you enjoy authentic Japanese food, served unabashedly in a Japanese setting, this is the place for you.

Absolutely enjoyed this restaurant! It is located in a small plaza with limited parking. We came…read morearound 9 and waited about 20 mins before we were able to get a table. We ordered drinks first. Their green tea was soooo delicious! I also enjoyed their alcohol options. Each dish is sooo delicious and definitely worth the money! A must get here is definitely the tuna carpaccio!! it's soooooo good! We ended ordering it twice. There were still a good amount of people when we finished. A lot of people catching up. Vibes were great!

Been here server times and always go with our friends who go there all the time…read more Waiters are nice and service is great. I wonder sometimes if they're nicer cause they know our friends lol. The food is yummy, executed well. We like so many of their sushi rolls! It may be small but they put out good food! Smaller, to me, is very often better.

Came here for dinner Friday night. It was my daughter's turn to choose a restaurant and she chose…read morethis for us three. We were immediately seated, but as soon as my husband and I saw the menu, we wanted to get up and leave. Their menu was very limited, very pricey for the the place & location. But since my daughter was excited to try it, we decided to stay. No bento boxes here, and everything you request is an additional charge, even a tiny amount of teriyaki sauce! My daughter got the Naruto bowl, and my husband, the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, each one costing $17 EACH. I went with the soy sauce ramen which was $16, and to add an egg additional $1.50. The bowls were only filled with rice, the ramen was filled with scallions, and not much else. The Cali Roll were also mostly rice, no avocado, they were so cheap and did not even add wasabi & ginger! Plus the place was not very clean. In front of where we were seated were dirty bins collecting dirty dishes, and a trash can where servers just dumped everything from trash, to soups, to drinks! It was so nasty, why not place the trash cans inside, where it is hidden, not where customers were dining?!? We won't be coming back. Pls save your money for another Japanese restaurant... the price, portion or taste weren't worth it for us.

my partner and I came for the first time and we had a great experience. it's a small place so we…read morewere put on a 45 min waitlist, it was worth the wait. the service was so quick and attentive, you can tell the staff cares. the food was great! the panko crust was crispy and delicious, simple yet flavorful. the coleslaw salad on the side balances the pork katsu perfectly. i loved the interior, it felt very intimate. overall great place, great experience, we will be coming again.

Hidden away in a plaza, this little gem is easy to miss but once you find it, the tonkatsu makes it…read moreworth the hunt! Parking is a little scarce, so be prepared for that. We came for lunch and waited about 30 minutes to get seated. The front of the restaurant is pretty small, but don't let that fool you. It opens up to a covered outdoor seating area with heat lamps, making it surprisingly cozy. Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the tonkatsu! Crispy, golden, and perfectly tender on the inside. Every bite had that satisfying crunch you want from a good tonkatsu, and the quality definitely matched the price. If you're missing Japan or simply having a serious tonkatsu craving this is the spot. The best tonkatsu I've had in San Diego so far, and absolutely worth checking out. Come hungry!

My absolute favorite place in Tijuana for Omakasa! Seafood is fresh and even more often imported…read morefrom Japan. Absolutely outstanding service, never need to look for service, they anticipate your needs. Wonderful ambience and it can be fun and outgoing or you can have a quiet intimate time. Seriously best restaurant group in Tijuana.

Great sushi. Some of the best that I have had in a long time. Never thought I would be finding it…read moreTijuana. Great vibe and music. Service is also great.

Such a cute hole‑in‑the‑wall spot on the tail end of Kensington! I had no idea this place existed…read morefor years, but I'm so glad I finally found it. Located in a small shopping center with a few parking spaces, Tanuki is a great tapas and standard sushi spot. It leans more toward Asian‑fusion tapas with some sushi rolls and a limited selection of nigiri and sashimi. If you're looking for specialty fish, a huge roll list, or omakase, this isn't that kind of sushi place. But if you want a wide selection of sake, fun fusion tapas, and some classic sushi options, this is your spot. I love that they have a small bar and that cozy, true hole‑in‑the‑wall feel. The staff is friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and it's the perfect place to come alone, with a friend, or for a casual date night. The quality is solid, and the service is fast and welcoming. They also have some great sake and green‑tea‑based drinks. I love it here -- definitely a go‑to spot for us.

They only offer low sodium soy sauce, which makes no sense at all. I asked if they had regular soy…read moresauce and they said no. Weird. Our chicken katsu looked like it was breaded in corn flakes and had no flavor. My shrimp tempura roll must have been fried with fish, because it was extremely fishy. Im not sure where all of these good reviews are coming from, but this place was awful.

Still my favorite place to get uni sashimi in Del Mar! Yummy fresh sashimi and sushi options…read more Service was quick. We sat outside with a nice little peak of the sunset over the ocean.

Nice place for Mother's Day…read more The yellow tail sushi nigiri was the best. The wings are excellent but the size of them has really shrunk. So probably won't order again as there was not a lot of meat on them. The Gogo roll was good but it was a lot of rice. More than I remember. Love the ambiance here and will still Come back

New appreciation for yakitori! Grilled meats at a restaurant reminds me of a street night market…read more Amazing skewers of beef tongue, chicken hearts, gizzard, tomatoes, chicken thighs with green scallion's, and shishito peppers. Least favorite was chicken skin. Our party also ordered rice bowls and cucumbers. Too much food for a party of 3 but we tried many items and they were very good and came out in a timely manner! Downside for me was their yakishoba noodles were too sweet!

I was very shocked when I walked into this restaurant. It's very unassuming from the outside, but…read moreinside it was literally an exact replica of a izakaya you'd find in Japan! This place specializes in chicken Yakitori! We all got the omakase - 6 skewers chefs choice! It's actually really filling! The alcohol here is really good too! The calamansi highball was so refreshing and cuts through the oils from the meat. Also the happy hour is quite generous, definitely going to run it back! As everything is made to order, expect a wait for the food! It certainly guarantees freshness! A great causal hangout place! Saw lots of dates too tbh!

Recently came here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner celebration. It is a small restaurant with…read morelimited seating - so it's recommended to make reservations early. I made a reservation for 5 people, just a few days earlier before going. When you get there, they give you a menu and you can write down how many orders of each you would like. We did order quite a few. I wish I had taken more pictures. Our favorites : the karaage chicken, edamame beans, kimchi (SO good), pork belly, beef skewers, chicken meatball We did order some steamed oysters - it was more like an oyster soup with 3 whole oysters in it. We were not a fan of the broth. Also ordered some chicken thigh skewers, quail eggs, bacon wrapped asparagus, and a few other items that I wish I can remember haha! Overall it was a great time and the staff were really friendly. They made it a great birthday experience for my boyfriend and even brought him out an ice cream with a candle for his birthday! I'm glad we got to try a wide variety of items on their menu, and would go back just for their kimchi, chicken meatball, and pork belly skewers! We live walking distance here, and it would be nice to walk over for a Sapporo and some skewers for a date night!

This place is sooo close to our apartment. Surprised it took us this long to visit this spot. Super…read moresmall restaurant, but the vibe is good. Make a rez if you get a chance or just go right when they open at 5 to snag a bar seat. Warning- you may be asked to be finished before a certain, which wasn't a problem for us at all and we didn't feel rushed which is a plus. Love that you get to see the chefs cook (grill) in front you at the bar. Their menu is simple which I say is always a good thing. Unfortunately there were a couple of skewers I wasn't fond of- like the beef tongue. Listen, I've had beef tongue prepared in a variety of ways including yakitori style, but this one just wasn't up to par... The tongue still tasted like tongue. I know that sounds weird, but it's like they didn't clean it very well- which in turn made it taste & smell like part of the cow still and I am not down with that. Also, the chicken thigh wasn't as cooked as I thought it would be... Maybe it's suppose to be prepared that way? IDK. That was also a no for me. The highlights were everything else! It's cute that they keep the bone in when you order the chicken wing. It's butterflied on the skewer, different. Loved all the pork items we got as well as the beef skewers. Their takoyaki [$7.50] was super good too! Skewers range from $3.75 to $7.00 each with 3-4 pcs a skewer. Everyone that helped us was friendly! Big parking lot and the restaurant was nicely kept. The ice cream dessert topped us off in such a good way. We'll be back to try more skewers and more of their menu.

Stopped in for dinner as one of our friends wanted to get yakitori/visit an izakaya like place. The…read morerestaurant is cozy and very homey. We were seated immediately and were in awe with the offerings the restaurant had for entrees, light bites and drinks. Staff is extremely friendly and polite and gave some great recommendations. We ordered their seasonal yuzu cocktail which was refreshing. I did order it sweeter, but it was not as sweet as one would think. It was still well balanced and perfect for my taste buds! If you order any of their entrees, be prepared for a feast! There was so much food that came with each entree ordered, like salad, miso soup, potato salad, and pickled veggies! All balanced so well with each dish. The yakitori ordered was cooked to perfection, and the pork belly appetizer came out fresh off the grill! Highly recommend coming here for an appetite of any size! They will definitely have what you're looking for!

The chicken karaage had a lot of fat. I've had karaage at other Japanese restaurants that wasn't as…read morefatty. The omurice was much better, and I enjoyed the main dish much more. I've been on a search for the omurice that is cut over rice and prepared in a way where the yolk spreads over the rice after the egg is cut. The service itself is okay. I was checked on one time but wasn't asked if I wanted a refill on water. Overall, an okay experience, I'd like to try other dishes since a friend said this is as authentic as it can get for some dishes.

Todo super delicioso, incluyendo el sushi! Buen servicio y…read morePorciones grandes! Lo recomendaria y regresamos para disfrutar de nuevo.

Food is horrible. Mushy rice. No taste. All the meat was tasteless. Don't waste your moneyread more