So I decided to check up on the hype and decide for myself whether the Guushing about this new izakaya is worth it. I absolutely refuse to queue up for an hour to eat anywhere so we decided to get there early enough to beat the starving masses.
You are greeted by a cacaphony of welcoming shouts from the staff "IRASSHAIMASEEEE!!!!"
Much like their Spanish tapas counterparts, Izakayas are basically japanese style pubs where the emphasis is typically on small platters of goodies to go with your beer or sake. And in this way Guu definitely delivers. While I can't say that any one dish stood out from the others, I was hard pressed to find anything unlikable - every morsel was a tasty savoury treat.
I liked the friendly atmosphere and the communal tables but couldn't get over the cacaphony of shouting and chatter. Be prepared for an aural assualt!
It's definitely not a place to bring a date but bring a few friends, pick on a few dishes, drink a few beers and then move on after your 2 hours are up.