Servers and chef are really nice and quick with service.
Atmosphere feels like one of those cramped sushi bars with small tables which makes the experience more personal but I can understand it might be too small for some people.
Food is delicious. I got an okonomiyaki with pork and it was sweet but savory. Chicken katsu was crunchy fried and chicken itself was soft enough to chew.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Walls
It's the one, bar-none, top-notch sashimi, even the soup and salad were amazing, particularly the salad dressing was impactful and unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juha Kannisto
Great Japanese food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deej
Absolutely the best food experience I’ve had in San Jose! If you come here, you HAVE to order the Hamachi Kama—it was cooked to perfection. The grilled pork was another standout, packed with flavor and super tender. Even the salad was superb, which really surprised me. Everything was fresh and authentic. 10/10, I’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily Han
Restaurant was very quiet. Small space but you get to eat favorite Izakaya style food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Opinion Worth a Thought
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
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Michael Escalante
Outstanding. So happy to have stumbled upon this place. Highly recommend. One of the best sushi experiences I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raymond Y
a great place to eat near the airport. awesome for getting a quality hot meal late after a long flight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M\u0026R Solutions
I have been coming here for 4 years and it’s the the best Japanese restaurant hands down in the Bay Area. It’s no frills it’s true to Japanese heritage with the Japanese chef managing the sushi counter himself. He has a really interesting background come in and see for yourself. The whole staff are just amazing people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark O. Badger
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.
It was a very traditional Japanese izakaya style restaurant, the atmosphere and food were great! I really want to visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul England
Most authentic Japanese in the bay area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Millan
I was actually impressed with this place. Not in the nicest neighborhood (witnessed a drug deal right across the street like if they were selling ice-cream in the open), but the food was amazing. The staff made you feel very welcomed and were very attentive (and patient with our party of 16). The chefs were super funny and encouraged participation, and our busboy was super cool and helpful. Prices were reasonable for it being the San Jose area, and the little bar near the entrance was very inviting. Didn't feel very safe outside, though, especially concerned that they would break into the car while we were inside, so that's why I'm not giving it five stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
euni.p
Great little hole in the wall - great food. We've gotten the sushi boat B to share a couple times as well as their bento combos. One of our go-to spots!
Servers and chef are really nice and quick with service.
Atmosphere feels like one of those cramped sushi bars with small tables which makes the experience more personal but I can understand it might be too small for some people.
Food is delicious. I got an okonomiyaki with pork and it was sweet but savory. Chicken katsu was crunchy fried and chicken itself was soft enough to chew.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's the one, bar-none, top-notch sashimi, even the soup and salad were amazing, particularly the salad dressing was impactful and unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great Japanese food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best food experience I’ve had in San Jose! If you come here, you HAVE to order the Hamachi Kama—it was cooked to perfection. The grilled pork was another standout, packed with flavor and super tender. Even the salad was superb, which really surprised me. Everything was fresh and authentic. 10/10, I’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurant was very quiet. Small space but you get to eat favorite Izakaya style food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Outstanding. So happy to have stumbled upon this place. Highly recommend. One of the best sushi experiences I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
a great place to eat near the airport. awesome for getting a quality hot meal late after a long flight.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been coming here for 4 years and it’s the the best Japanese restaurant hands down in the Bay Area. It’s no frills it’s true to Japanese heritage with the Japanese chef managing the sushi counter himself. He has a really interesting background come in and see for yourself. The whole staff are just amazing people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
A bit cramped but good food close to the airport
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a very traditional Japanese izakaya style restaurant, the atmosphere and food were great! I really want to visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Most authentic Japanese in the bay area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was actually impressed with this place. Not in the nicest neighborhood (witnessed a drug deal right across the street like if they were selling ice-cream in the open), but the food was amazing. The staff made you feel very welcomed and were very attentive (and patient with our party of 16). The chefs were super funny and encouraged participation, and our busboy was super cool and helpful. Prices were reasonable for it being the San Jose area, and the little bar near the entrance was very inviting. Didn't feel very safe outside, though, especially concerned that they would break into the car while we were inside, so that's why I'm not giving it five stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little hole in the wall - great food. We've gotten the sushi boat B to share a couple times as well as their bento combos. One of our go-to spots!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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