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IZAKA-YA
Authentic Japanese Izakaya & Sushi Experience in San Jose
4.8(5 reviews)
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Authentic Japanese Izakaya & Sushi Experience in San Jose
IZAKA-YA is a cozy, authentic Japanese izakaya-style restaurant in San Jose, offering a vibrant dining experience with a massive menu of traditional dishes. From fresh sushi and flavorful ramen to grilled specialties prepared tableside, we bring the essence of Japan to your table. Perfect for intimate gatherings, our small space creates an immersive izakaya vibe with outstanding service and high-quality ingredients. Whether you're craving sushi boats, oyster shooters, or okonomiyaki, we deliver memorable flavors in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Experience traditional Japanese pub-style meals with a wide selection of small plates, grilled dishes, and drinks in a cozy setting.
Enjoy high-quality sushi boats and nigiri made with fresh fish, offering excellent value and flavor in every bite.
Watch as skilled chefs prepare dishes like beef and shrimp right at your table, adding a interactive and flavorful touch to your meal.
Savor hearty ramen and noodle dishes, crafted with rich broths and authentic ingredients for a comforting experience.
Try unique items like oyster shooters and pork belly okonomiyaki, made fresh with bold and delicious flavors.
Book a table for small groups (up to 4) in our limited-seat restaurant, ensuring a personalized and attentive dining experience.
Interesting hole in a wall Japanese izakaya style eatery. Food was great, but price is on the high side for the portion size and its location. Everything is crammed inside the restaurant that truly gives it an izakaya vibe
Outstanding. So happy to have stumbled upon this place. Highly recommend. One of the best sushi experiences I’ve ever had.
This place surpassed my expectations. I was waiting for my car to be repaired and wondered into Izaka-Ya and it was astonishing to find excellent food grilled at table by a Bennihana type chef. Beyond the beef the shrimp were extra large coated with pronounced and unique flavor. I was seated with another family who regularly eat there.
Excellent authentic Japanese food! The menu is very big, with so many different kinds of dishes. We ordered quite a lot, everything was delicious! Service was good. The restaurant is very small though so spacing was tight.
Finally got to try this place. Every time we came here it was a very long wait. We came early on a Friday and waited maybe 15 minutes. There aren't many tables so plan to wait or call ahead to reserve a table. This place isn't good for larger parties over 4 since there is literally only about 20-30 seats available. Otherwise the food was great. We got the oyster shooters and they were flavorful and delicious. We got the pork belly okonomiyaki and it tasted good. It was a good size for two people. This is probably the only place in the South Bay that makes it fresh. We also got the sushi boat B because it was good for the value. All the fish tasted fresh and had good sized slices. We will be coming back since their menu was massive with so many options. Highly recommend if you're in the area.
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