On the pursuit of Hapa-ness, I ended up here thanks to Edwin's legendary UYE!
There are a lot of reviews here. I'll keep it short and sweet.
Good Stuff
* This place is way bigger than expected. Spanking new, modern decor
* What?!... They actually take reservations and they can accommodate large groups
* Service was good and with a smile
* Less yelling than other Izakaya placees (*cough Guu*). So, you can have a conversation with your dining partner and/or others
Food
We had a special set menu, Omakase tasting for $29.
I like how they started with lighter fare and had the heavier carbier items at the end.
But I found a lot of the items were seasoned and tasted the same.
My favourite item was the Tuna Avocado Salad with crispy plantain chips.
The halibut tacos and beef short ribs were good... but I wouldn't order them at an Izakaya place if I had a choice.
Overall, I didn't find the food overly exciting...
And no dessert?! Boooo....
They did have some interesting drinks though. I want to try the pear martini.
I had a fun night and I'd consider returning to try some of the other menu items.