Izakaya Osen Irvine
$$ • Japanese, Sushi Bars, IzakayaAbout Izakaya Osen Irvine
Customers' Favorites
Sushi Hokkaido Scallop Hotategai
Matcha Cake and Kinako Burrata
Premium Sushi Hachi Mori
Assorted Sashimi Plate
Hachi Sushi 12 Pieces
Sea Bass Rice Hot Pot
Miso Glazed Eggplant
Chicken Karaage
Onion Albacore
Salmon Sashimi
Izakaya Osen Irvine Reviews
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This was hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in LA. The quality of the fish—especially the toro and uni—was flawless. I haven't tasted toro this good since my trip to Japan. I did the DineLA event and got the $99 omakase—highly recommend. The only downside was that we had to wait 45 minutes to be seated, even with a reservation. Normally, a wait that long would be a dealbreaker for me, but they compensated us with a complimentary spicy crab, and the food completely...read full review
Everything was amazing to the food, the atmosphere and service!
Food is delicious. Ambiance is nice.
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
Izakaya Osen Irvine is a hidden gem for sushi lovers, offering a fair price for the quality of its fish and yakitori. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating, with indoor vibes being better than outdoor, and parking validation is available. Customers can make reservations through Google, and the restaurant's clean and inviting atmosphere, bustling with many customers, sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.
The attentive and friendly service enhances the overall experience. The menu features a variety of delectable dishes, including the tuna pringles with a rich truffle and cilantro scent, the crunchy-textured toro uni bowl with Kajime nori, and the perfectly cooked grilled salmon and hamachi collar. The green tea cake with ice cream is the perfect ending to the meal.
Customers praise the excellent food and drinks, with one server, Brian, being highly knowledgeable, professional, and helpful with recommendations. While some find the food a little too fishy or undercooked, the majority of customers enjoy the flavorful and authentic Japanese cuisine, including the Toro Unagi Bowl, Beef Tantan Nabe, and the Osen Signature Makimono. The Kushiyaki, such as Prime Beef, Pork Belly, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and Sea Bass, are also highly recommended.