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| - A new Izakaya restaurant, very posh and upscale.
I expected an izakaya to be less formal and less stiff. More of a watering hole for the tired salaryman but this place has turned the local watering hole into a semi-formal dining establishment. Lots of uniformed waiters, a sake sommelier, a valet.. its just a wierd vibe for an izakaya. The clientele is all dressed up for dinner, in heels and all. Kinda snobby.
Service is impeccable. They will take very good care of you. Our server was cordial and attentive. We just about ate everything on the menu. Even had their Nanbu Bijin Dai Ginjo. Kitchen is fast. Our skewers came very quickly. The best is the scallops and prok belly. So good, we asked for 2 more plate. The Omakase, at $60 for 3 was expensive. There simply wasn't enough to justify $60 for 3. I would say the portion was enough for 1 person. All the other plates were OK. Nothing too spectacular.
Sake list is good. They had a few bottles from JunMai to DaiGinjo. We had the KiKuSui , which came is such a small 300ml bottle is was pathetic. We stepped up and got the $150 Nanbu Bijin that was much better. The next time , I would ask them to sit the bottle in a bed of ice. I kinda like my sake colder.
Anyway, its not your typical relaxed, let your hair down, end of the day, drop your butt down and drink your tired day away of an Izakaya. People actually dress up and come here to be seen. Sorta different vibe, sorta pretentious..but damn good service. It is on the pricey side.
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