IZAKA-YA
1335 N First St, San Jose
(408) 452-8751
Customers' Favorites
EBI & Yasai Tempura Plate
Sushi Sashimi Combo Plate
Genji Seafood Combo
Regular Bento 1 Item
Greem Tea Ice-Cream
Chicken Katsu Curry
Negimayo Takoyaki
Beef Tongue Shio
Chicken Karaage
Uni Sea Urchin
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Recent Reviews
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.
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.
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...
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