Izakaya Restaurants near Mill Valley, CA

“Came here for a date night. It has casual hole in the wall vibes. We sat outside the night was perfect. I ordered the angry edamame, Brussels kushiyaki, and tempura veggie roll. My husband ordered the Hirame Carpacccio, Salmon lemon roll and bacon wrapped mochi. He claimed the bacon wrapped mochi had the best bites of the night. It appeared to have the same sauce as the Brussel sprouts which was delicious. The angry Edamame had a delicious chili garlic oil. The food was solid. The service was attentive and friendly.“

“Best vegan meal I’ve ever had, went twice in a four days it was that good ❤️“

“Amazing food and service! Sake is the best!“

“Best ramen ever. Love that they offer gluten-free noodles, soo yummy. Friendly staff and quick service. Menu is simple but enough to share. Omg dessert is the best !!! Ube (purple yams) soft serve is out of this world !! and rice pudding 😋“

“Excellent Japanese cuisine, service and staff are wonderful and helpful“

“Taniku is our favorite izakaya spot in the city. There can be a bit of a wait, but they do sometimes let you make a reservation if you call well ahead.

The small dishes don't disappoint, especially the kinoko nimono and the agedashi tofu. Their ramen and handrolls are delicious too.

Skewers have been just okay. Perhaps we didn't order the right items.

Nothing hits the spot better than the first chug of cold beer in front of a table covered with appetizers.“

“Tsukemen is so good here! I wish there was a way to heat up the broth again when it cools down, but the flavor is really great and delicious.

Had the same flight as well, but at this point I think I might just stick with seasonal sake or the sake of the day.

I came around 5pm and there was no wait. It seems to get busy though so your mileage at vary.“

“FUN. We had a great date night here. Delicious flavorful food, nice ambiance - I wanna say laid back, with sexy divey vibes. Love their music choice, good volume level. We walked in and got seated at the bar. I felt comfortable, people were having fun around us. Shout out to Phillip for the great service!“

“死んで天国に行った気分だ。
(Shinde tengoku ni itta kibun da.)
“I feel like I died and went to heaven.”

Try the Chicken Paitan Soy Sauce ramen—hands down the best ramen I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating. The balance of flavors is absolutely perfect. I went to bed without brushing my teeth just so I could savor them all night 🤪“

“在美國的日本味道，這是算不錯的“

“The server was so nice and the food came out after 10 mins of ordering and the food was good and good portions. Recommended to get a drink of you're ordering food and apps. Cozy place in Geary. Loved the flavor on the K.O. ramen and the Kobe Ramen. The Curry Lamb rice plate was also pretty delicious.“

“One of the best spots in SF for ramen and happy hour. They have a day and night happy hour, prices are reasonable and food is great! The staff is always friendly, I would highly recommend on late nights when you are hungry and want a chill vibe.“

“Super satisfied, excellent soup with unlimited of meat & everything ! Will recommend to my friends & family ! Staff so nice & approachable ! Thank you Jin Pot, all of us are full & contented !“

“Ever since I started traveling to SF for work a couple of years ago this has been my go to ramen spot. I've made it a personal tradition at this point to eat here whenever I'm in town.

Love the food and the staff has always been amazing! Finally stopped by on one of the skewers days and it was everything I could have wanted 🤤“

“Dragon Horse offered a solid meal with undeniably great quality ingredients, particularly shining in its food execution. The service was a bit on the slow side, however, and the sashimi felt noticeably overpriced for what you get. While the dining room lacked much in the way of atmospheric ambiance, the overall experience still turned out fine thanks to the high standard of the dishes.“

“I had lightly seared A5 wagyu nigiri which was heavenly! Also spicy black garlic ramen with a huge tasty tender piece of pork belly. Both highly recommended!“

“Beyond the best Ramen in SF. It’s no wonder it’s always on the top 100 for the Chronicle. Michelin needs to review“

“We had the most wonderful dinner tonight at Noren Izakaya! Everything was fantastic from start to finish! From the service to the cocktails to the variety of food, to the dessert! Japanese yakitori and grilled street food and even sashimi! My new favorite! A must if you live or are visiting San Francisco! Oh! And tonight is not the night to skip dessert! 😘“

“reasonably priced ramen. The food was really good. The tonkatsu broth was excellent and went well with the pork. My daughter had the chicken ramen which was a little overcooked but still tasty. My other daughter had the veggie tofu with mild spice. Mild was still pretty spicy so avoid if your sensitive to spicy food. Overall we were pleased and will return.“

“A great little hidden gem near Chinatown! It’s very serene and just an awesome ambiance. We were greeted immediately by the most welcoming staff. The menu is great, offering a wonderful mix of flavors. I was blown away by the shiitake mushroom skewers. How can mushrooms be this intense and perfect in flavoring?! We ordered a mix of veg skewers, yaki, and sushi. I wish I had more room for it all! Definitely recommend Nomu Skewers if you’re in the area!! Did not disappoint!!“

“Bento boxes were great, so many options to chose from. Would definitely go back.“

“5 stars for value. We came here for a lunch special; had the sashimi and nigiri plates. Fish quality was solid and the portions with the rest of the things that come with the lunch special were great. If you are looking for a good value sushi restaurant, look no further. We will be back!“