Izakaya Cocokala offers ample selection of authentic Japanese dish. They are hidden in a small plaza by Palms Place on Flamingo Rd. by Arville Street.
SERVICE
Slow. However, I thought it was cool how they explained their daily specials using an iPad. One of the server did a quick "presentation" on their specials and the popular items.
FOOD
They have a massive menu. Mostly skewers, but they also have rice bowls, noodles and variety of hot and cold dishes. I do like having a large selection but it was kind of overwhelming. Things I ordered (only managed to get a pic of tuna tataki due to the bad lighting) :
Tuna Tataki: You have the option of beef or tuna. It came with 8-10 slices of tuna drenched in a ponzu sauce with a little bit of garlic and jalapenos. Ponzu was overpowering but still one of my favorite dish. 4/5
Chicken Nan Ban Bowl: I am fairy picky with my chicken nan ban. This was not the chicken nan ban I am used to eating. It was basically a fried chicken, or karaage drizzled with tar tar sauce. I like the traditional nan ban, which is fried chicken with sweet/sour sauce. Tar tar sauce was ok with chicken, but did not go well with rice. 3/5
Thunderbird: This was from their signature skewer menu. It is a chicken thigh with radish, garlic and ponzu. Chicken was extremely dry and cold. 2/5
CONCLUSION
Overall an underwhelming experience but reasonable price for the portion. Might have to come back and try other items on the menu. Free ice cream with yelp check-in!