Mr Max Izakaya Restaurant

Absolutely phenomenal experience. Food is amazing. Mr. Max is a small restaurant. It's going to be crowded. There's going to be a wait. Prepare for it and it's worth it. The beef tongue is amazing, the spicy beef ramen to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

About 4 hours' drive from Irving, but I always stop by whenever I'm in town. Everything is fresh and clean. The grilled beef tongue and ankimo are top-notch. The decorations perfectly capture the authentic feel of an izakaya in Japan.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi, Karasge, Clams Steamed with Sake, Fried Squid Legs

Always absolutely delicious!!!

We've been coming here for the past 8 years and as more people grew to find this beautiful restaurant, the staff and chefs have only worked even harder to keep the quality the same if not better.

One of those places you daydream about bringing your future children to one day 🥹

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was decent, but the servers act pushy about giving you the check so they can send in the next table. After ordering so much food, I was very unimpressed by the cold attitude.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Nice experience, must visit place. I would definitely recommend dining in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Karubl Shioyaki, Fried Chicken Wings Nagoya Style Seasoning, Tonkotsu Ramen

My go to for all things Japanese cuisine. Highly recommend everything on the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi, Burdock Chip Salad with Sesame Dressing, Tonkstsu, Agedashi Tofu - Fried Tofu with Dashi Broth, Grilled Shishito Pepper, Fried Squid Legs, Tonkotsu Ramen, Homemade Japanese Curry

Love it, feels like in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi, Tonkotsu Ramen

Make reservations. Great food. Just your run of the mill great hole in the wall Japanese restaurant. Oh, and wear socks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Wings Nagoya Style Seasoning, Beef Bowl, Tonkotsu Ramen

Great place for Japanese food, with traditional Japanese style seating

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Assorted Sashimi, Beef Bowl, Tonkotsu Ramen

Showed up 20 minutes before it opened and waiting in line (with no reservation). I got a 1 hour wait where I left, and they called me.

I ordered a few items off the menu.

I started with the river shrimp, which were crunchy and tasted like a potato chip - I would order this again. I also ordered the chef's choice appetizer trio, I probably wouldn't order this again. What was actually given didn't feel worth the price.

The ramen was great, flavorful broth and ingredients.

Part of the restaurant was seated without shoes, but unfortunately, I got bar seating, which wasn't bad, but didn't give me the full experience.

Overall, food was good, but not worth the 1 hour wait, especially given they have a second location in Richardson.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen

Very authentic and affordable. Staff were all amazing. Will definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always a great place to eat

100% Authentic Japanese cuisine. Outstanding setting and service, a must if you are a Japan lover. Make sure you make your reservation!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Ramen

Karage Chicken, Taiwan Ramen and Yuzu Cheesecake was very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was just ok. Our server, lady with blue contacts, was pretty impatient and rude. We dine at different places all the time, Ethiopian, korean etc. Servers are very upbeat and happy to explain menu items. This lady made it feel like it was a chore to ask simple questions about the menu. Her potential might be better tapped into if she is some place where she does not have to speak with customers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1