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| - So close to home. How did I miss this one?
We live nearby, and this restaurant spot has gone through at least five iterations in the ten years I've been in the neighborhood. So once again, another name pops up, "Dozo", and I think Here's another ma and pa short-lived business adventure.
Alas, we give it a try tonight, and wow! The decor is well-done, the staff is warm and friendly, and the menu is deep and provocative.
The food: we tried 3 of the izakaya items--chicken skin, chicken hearts, and beef tongue. Interesting, and I will try more, but 4 out of 5 stars. A bit more "chewey" than I think it could have been. We then had the carburetor roll. This was outstanding, and the shrimp tempura in the middle had an excellently thin, light, crispy batter. Made us want to try the tempura items by themselves next time. The ramen was also really good, and we'll explore that further as well.
I really hope this place is a continuing success. This is a gem in south Tempe that we need as a local hot spot.
I reserve the fifth star for future visits, only because I like to remain objectively very critical of the truly best places.
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