Izakaya Ginji
$$ • Izakaya
Hours:
301 E 4th Ave, San Mateo
(650) 348-1110
About Izakaya Ginji
Customers' Favorites
Wagyu & Pork Blended Sausage Skewer
Wagyu & Pork Blended Sausage Skewer
Amberjack Sashimi from Japan
Buta Kimchi Carbonara
Mentaiko Carbonara
Quail Egg Skewers
Chicken Karaage
Agedashi Tofu
Unagi Donburi
Seaweed Salad
Izakaya Ginji Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 4 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 9PM |
| Friday | 4 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
IZAKAYA GINJI is a popular spot for authentic Japanese cuisine, offering a wide range of dishes like yakitori grilled over binchotan charcoal. The restaurant is a small, cozy place that feels inviting for both date nights and casual outings with friends. Customers frequently enjoy the flavorful skewers, especially the beef finger and lamb, which are juicy and well seasoned. The skewers are cooked using special wood coal, giving them a distinct and delicious flavor. Many dishes, such as the pork cheeks, crispy karaage chicken, and miso eggplant, are highly recommended and enjoyed for their taste and quality. The menu also includes favorites like ika maruyaki and ankimo, along with fried hotate scallops that are crispy on the outside and chewy inside. The drinks, especially the chuhais, are fruity and easy to enjoy, complementing the tasty food. While service can sometimes be a little slow due to staffing, it does not detract from the overall positive experience. Established for years and family-owned, this gem continues to impress with flavors that stand out among other Izakayas in town. Despite the shift to scan code menus, the quality of the food remains consistently great.