Izakaya Tokyo
Izakaya Tokyo stands out for inventive, bite-sized Japanese dishes made for sharing, with regulars praising the takoyaki, wagyu skewers, hibachi fried rice, fried chicken, and matcha ice cream. Creative cocktails, a pleasant interior, late hours, and personable staff make it a fun choice for groups or casual nights out, though service can be inconsistent during busy periods and parking is difficult.
What 236 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Food was great, the service was fantastic and interior quite nice. Only think is the parking was quite hard to fine.”
“Stumbled into this place on opening day—the vibe were great, and the service was friendly. We had a good time here, and you can tell the owner and staff really care about this place.”
“The food here was amazing! We loved the bite-sized dishes, really unique concept. Drinks was good. A few of the dishes were a bit on the salty side, but otherwise, it was a fantastic dining experience. Our server was wonderful, super friendly, sparked a quick conversation, and managed to clear tables seamlessly while serving multiple parties. We did notice another staff member, bearded gentleman not sure if he’s the boss, who didn’t seem as passionate as the other? But overall, we had a great time!”
“David and Brennan absolutely crushed it thanks for being amazing at what you do! Kitchen crew that also applies to you 🍻 will be back ✌🏼”
“Food is great!! The place is nice! The staff are incredible!! Totally recommend it. Plus they open until late in the night!! Wagyu skewer is a must!! You have to try it !!”
“Great food, great drinks, and wonderful service. Julia was an amazing bartender and server. Made the best espresso martini I’ve ever had”
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