Kinkaku Izakaya
$$ • Japanese, Sushi Bars, VeganAbout Kinkaku Izakaya
Customers' Favorites
Creme Brulee Black Sesame Pudding Green Tea Pudding
Coconut Red Beans and Green Tea Ice Cream
Takoyaki Fried Octopus Balls
All You Can Eat Sushi
Deep Fried Scallops
Chicken Teriyaki
Salmon Carpaccio
Deep Fried Tofu
Chicken Karaage
Karaage Chicken
Kinkaku Izakaya Reviews
580 ratings
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Wonderful AYCE sushi! Definitely worth a try, sushi was fresh and tasty!
Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere. It’s my ideal spot for sure! Highly recommend, something for everyone, even if you’re on the picky side!
Fairly busy for a weekday that brings a sense of good business
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 3PM 4 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 4 - 10PM 11:30AM - 3PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
Kinkaku Izakaya offers a great dining experience with fast service and delicious food. The AYCE option is popular, featuring a very good selection that makes ordering easy. While the atmosphere can be noisy, the restaurant maintains a clean and comfortable environment. Sushi lovers will appreciate the recommended dishes, especially the fresh and flavorful sushi. The staff members are friendly, polite, and attentive, making the experience enjoyable. Some dishes like Miso Soup and vegetarian udon are highly praised, alongside the fantastic karaage. The restaurant carries sparkling sake and provides the all-you-can-eat style common in Japanese izakayas. Customer reviews highlight the excellent crème brûlée and tender meat, though some felt it needed more flavor. The menu could benefit from more salmon specialty rolls instead of eel. Additionally, the staff is well-informed about gluten allergies and can accommodate various dietary needs, including offering gluten-free soy sauce.
Customers often celebrate milestones at Kinkaku Izakaya, leaving with full bellies and satisfaction. The food is described as incredible, fresh, and flavorful. Seafood dishes are recommended, while grilled beef is considered tasty but a bit chewy. Ordering can feel confusing at first, but the staff helps walk customers through the process. Must-try items include shrimp tempura and the fried chocolate dessert. Recent reviews also praise the takoyaki, salmon tataki, salmon bibimbap, stir fried beef udon, and ramen, while noting that udon can take a long time to arrive and pancakes are very average. The restaurant is a good place to dine with friends and family, especially for special gatherings or date nights, though it can be very loud and noisy.