I like to try places more than once before I review them, but I won't be going back to Tan Izakaya. I was interested in trying it out after I heard it was owned by the same people who own Everyday Noodles (I'm not even sure this is true because Everyday Noodles is AMAZING).
Okay, so first part of my underwhelming experience is the service. Our server stopped by maybe 10-15 times in the hour we were at the restaurant. Although she was *very* nice and polite, she was also somewhat awkward and a little annoying.
My friend ordered an old fashioned cocktail made with tea and told me it was very watery. I tried a sip and it tasted like a glass of ice water with half a shot of whiskey in it. The bartender at the bar must have noticed our conversation and came over with a new drink that was made with the correct tea mix. It was also kind of a weird interaction and although she was nice and the drink tasted good, we were both left dissatisfied with the experience.
The food was also just okay. I was not especially happy, but nothing tasted bad or left me feeling sick. Overall, I don't think I'm going to try Tan Izakaya again.