Always fun, always loud and definitely tasty!
Went last night with a few friends and had a great time. We always like sitting at the bar so we can watch the cooks, but be warned: If you sit on the end, you get a lot of shouting in your ear as the servers communicate with the BOH.
We tend to order a lot of food between us; we probably ordered over 50% of the menu. For the most part, everything was awesome. I do feel that the gindara had gotten smaller since last time and the spicy tuna lacked its usual punch. But if that's the worst thing I can say, I'm still thrilled with the place. I know the boys LOVE their giant beers and I can never say no to the wonderful selection of sake.
It's a fun place, especially if you've never been to an Izakaya or aren't familiar with Japanese food beyond sushi. I think it's a great place to take people from out of town, as it's a pretty unique experience. But be prepared for lineups, noise and slight chaos (good thing Sakabar takes reservations!). Enjoy!