Izakaya is a type of casual Japanese drinking establishment, intended for after-work drinking. Izakaya places also serve food to accompany the drinks. Izakaya originated from sake shops that allowed customers to sit inside the shop to drink- "Izakaya" is a compound word consisting of "i" (Pronounced like the letter 'e', meaning to stay) and "zakaya" (sake shop).
Unlike other Japanese styles of eating, food items come in small portions and are usually shared by everyone at the table (similar to Spanish tapas), so you don't get full while you are drinking. In Japan, it is common to order drinks upon seating and then order foods slowly, choosing a few dishes at a time as not to overwhelm the appetite.
Unlike other Japanese styles of eating, food items come in small portions and are usually shared by everyone at the table (similar to Spanish tapas), so you don't get full while you are drinking. In Japan, it is common to order drinks upon seating and then order foods slowly, choosing a few dishes at a time as not to overwhelm the appetite.
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Aly Mello
Jan 14, 2022
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This might be the most consistently excellent restaurants I've been to. I've been here ~10 times and sampled most of the menu and I've never been disappointed. Their katsu curry and donburi are unbeatable and a go-to when I order here. I would say their take-out is as good as the food you get when you dine in, which I think is rare among restaurants. Also notable is their service. Alan and the other employees are always friendly and welcoming and seem to go out of their way to improve the service here. If you can only visit one restaurant in Davis I would make it this one. I would give more stars
Athena Nuss
Dec 15, 2021
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Me and my roommates went here last night to celebrate the end of the quarter, and because two of us had never had proper Ramen before, aka we'd only ever had cup noodle. Let me tell you it didn't disappoint! Fast service and good food, plus a wonderful dining atmosphere! I'll be sure to come here again in the future
Kelly Curiel
Dec 13, 2021
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A very cozy little place to grab delicious hot ramen and Japanese snacks! The calamari was fried beautifully and seasoned so well that it didn't even need any sauces to go on the side. The Tan Tan ramen was so creamy, full of flavor, and delightfully filling! I also ordered the jelly sake, which was interesting to drink, as it had clear lychee flavored jellies in the drink itself.
Kevin Yuen
Oct 17, 2021
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Arcadio Bolanos
Oct 13, 2021
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I understand this restaurant is popular but I have to say the service was quite bad. The host was very rude from the moment I walked in. He said there would be a 1-hour wait to get a table but he seemed too aggressive in the way he talked to me. I didn't walk under the rain to be treated poorly in this restaurant. I saw people waiting outside for a table but I didn't want to wait outside because it was raining. The host said I needed to get a drink and I explained I had to wait for my two friends to show up. Frankly at this point I would've left if I didn't have to wait for my friends. When my
Max Kao
Sep 13, 2021
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Mark Soun
Jul 20, 2021
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My first time here and I judge my ramen restaurant by the taste of the broth that the ramen comes in ( I got the Tan Tan ramen) and I have to tell you that this has got to be one of the most flavorful broths I've tasted outside of the Bay Area. This restaurant may have become my favorite ramen restaurant in the Davis area... nah, maybe in the Sacramento area. My wife had the Salmon shizo Donburi and that was fantastic as well. The creamy sauce that was drizzled over the salmon pieces that covered the rice was just comfort food. I highly recommend!
Aman Arneja
Jun 27, 2021
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Bonnie Forever Young
Jul 31, 2019
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