Did you know you can call ahead to make a reservation? You can! Nowhere to make one online though but this is a good way to avoid joining the group of people outside the restaurant waiting for an open seat. If this is your first time coming here, getting the deluxe meshi is a MUST. It's a nice variation from always getting a sushi roll when eating at a Japanese place. The meshi is cooked but gives baked roll vibes, but better. And there's crispy rice on the bottom from the hot stone bowl! The place seems to always be busy and full so I'd steer away from arriving spontaneously and expecting no wait.

The food was really great and came out super fast. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that we found a hair in our udon, but they took it off our bill. The chicken karaage was good but they only gave us enough sauce for like 2 pieces. Great portions though! The sashimi salad was our favorite dish, super refreshing, very generous with the fish, and the dressing had this delicious hint of wasabi that was really really good. The ton meshi (fatty pork and rice) was good, the rice was super crispy and yummy in the bottom, but there wasn't that much pork and it was a little bland (needed more salt). Cozy vibes great for a casual night out

Service was great here! It's a little old school with how you get a table but it is a small establishment so I expect that. You arrive and put your name and number so they can call you. As I said before it's is a SMALL establishment so we were asked to wait outside, which is no problem we understood as it's a small entrance and people would block the way. When you table is ready THEY CALL THE NUMBER YOU PUT! Answer the call! Seems simple enough lol Jesse, Yoko, and Akari will definitely take care of you. They are very attentive and personable. The food is also amazing and worth waiting for. I have been here a few times and some of our favorites are: The deluxe meshi Niku tofu Yaki onigiri Beef tongue Hamachi tataki This place is very popular so if you want a table answer your phone when they call or miss your table! Get there early, and enjoy!

My family's now go-to spot for izakaya or just Japanese cuisine in general. It's tucked away in the corner of a strip mall, literally the definition of a hidden gem. Everything I've tried here has been super delicious - the deluxe meshi, yakiniku steak over rice, udon/ramen dishes, and yellowtail carpaccio. The flavors are great and balanced, and plenty of variety on the menu. Restaurant is a little small though so expect a wait during peak dinner times or weekends.

Place gets crowded!! We went around opening time and it filled up quick. There is a lot of parking nearby. The food is pretty decent and comes in very good portions. You could ask to add unagi to your dish also! Highly recommend, it adds so much umami and depth to the flavor. It is priced reasonably too. Me and my friend both could not finish haha.

We came here as a group of seven. I tried calling for over 20 minutes to make a reservation, but no one picked up. When someone finally answered, they told me they only take walk-ins. We went anyway, only to wait over an hour in the cold. That alone knocks off two stars. Once we got in, the service was fast and efficient, and the staff did apologize for the long wait, which I appreciated. The food was good, and the portions were pretty generous, so I'll give back three stars for that. However, since the place closes early, we didn't get much time to relax after our meal before having to leave, so I'm taking off one star for that.

Visited here again on valentines day for dinner. It was super busy with a line out the door (both waiting to dine in and waiting for pickup orders). Definitely call to get a reservation ahead of time because we've been here twice and both times there was a k ine out the door for dinner. I personally like getting the sashimi and appetizer platter because it's 16 pieces of sashimi, takowasa, ankimo and sashito peppers for $55, which for the amount feels worth it. Bur if it's your first time going here Definitely get one of their Meshi bowls. The crispy rice that forms at the bottom of the bowl pairs so we'll with whatever topping you choose. We got salmon with uni (which is an additional charge). There's also Eel and I think beef but yea, super tasty and highly recommend :)

Food: We ordered Hiya Yakko, Yaki Onigiri, Unagi Meshi (M), Premium Kani Chirashi, Deluxe Meshi (L). They were all good, but the Yaki Onigiri was especially delicious. Ambiance: Casual, busy for a Wednesday night. Service: We were served quickly. We were brusquely told to leave right after paying the $175 tab. I understand they needed the table, but sheesh. Isn't an Izakaya supposed to be a place for hanging out with friends?

Really great restaurant tucked into a plaza off Saratoga Avenue. Reservations are highly recommended as it's a smaller restaurant and seems to be busy at all times. My friend and I ordered the yaki onigiri set, deluxe meshi, chicken karage, sashimi salad, and the seafood miso nabe. Everything came out really quickly. Fresh sashimi on the salad and lots of it! Shishito peppers were spicy but perfectly cooked. The seafood miso nabe had lots of seafood and veggies and the broth was comforting. The deluxe meshi had lots of salmon, unagi and had perfectly crispy rice on the bottom. The takoyaki was too mushy for my taste and didn't taste fresh as it was probably pre-cooked and reheated. The yaki onigiri was my absolute favorite part of this meal. I've never had onigiri where it was pan fried like this, where the rice had lots of sesame oil and you get the crispy rice texture. I would come back just for this! Service was excellent, very attentive by the wait staff.