Dan Izakaya Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to Dan Izakaya Restaurant, a hidden gem in San Jose that beautifully captures the essence of traditional Izakaya dining. Located at 1306 Saratoga Ave, this welcoming eatery is the perfect spot for groups and families alike, offering a casual atmosphere that caters to all ages. The menu features an array of delectable dishes, showcasing fresh ingredients and inviting flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to Japan.

  • Reservations recommended for busy evenings.
  • Delivery and takeout options are available for those on the go.
  • Limited vegetarian choices make it ideal for diverse palates.
  • Indulge in happy hour specials complemented by a selection of beer and wine.

With outdoor seating options and a friendly ambiance, Dan Izakaya is not just a meal; it's an experience. Gather with loved ones and savor the flavors that await!

Extra Item Bento Box Sashimi APPETIZER WEEKLY SPECIAL Meshi Don Dessert Yaki Onigiri

Extra Item

Poached Egg
$$3.00

Wasabi

2oz of wasabi
$$0.75

Ginger

4oz of ginger
$$1.00

No Utensil

Be earth friendly!
$$0.00

Karaage Bento

Fried boneless chicken over rice, sashimi, takoyaki, and edamame
$$23.00

Salmon Teriyaki Bento

Salmon with teriyaki sauce over rice, fried boneless chicken, clam chowder croquette, and edamame
$$24.00

Salmon Kama Bento

Grilled Salmon Kama over rice, fried boneless chicken, Takoyaki and edamame
$$22.00

Salmon Shioyaki Bento

Grilled salted salmon over rice, fried boneless chicken, clam chowder croquette, and edamame
$$24.00

Kani Chirashi Bento

Crab and salmon roe over sushi rice, fried boneless chicken, sashimi, edamame and pickles. Due to current ikura salmon roe shortage caused by the pandemic, ikura will be replaced to flying fish roe instead.
$$27.50

Yakiniku Teba Shio Bento

Barbecued beef over rice, Grilled chicken wings, takoyaki, kimchi and edamame
$$28.25

Unagi Bento

Eel over rice, rolled omelette, sashimi, takoyaki, shishito pepper, and edamame
$$27.00

Bento Box

Sashimi

Premium Sashimi Set

Assorted Sashimi Hamachi, Salmon, White Tuna, and Salmon 4pcs each, Glazegrilled eel, Ankimo, Takowasa
$$58.50

Sashimi Set

Assorted sashimi total 16pcs
$$35.00

Salmon Kama

2pcs of Grilled salted salmon collar
$$16.50

Rice

Steamed white rice
$$3.75

Ankimo

Steamed monkfish liver
$$12.50

Age Gyoza

5 pcs of fried gyoza stuffed with pork, chicken, and veggies.
$$13.50

Agedashi Tofu 4pc
$$8.00

Gyu Tongue

Sliced Beef Tongue
$$19.00

Takoyaki

6pcs of octopus balls
$$8.00

Spicy Chicken Karaage

Fried boneless chicken with spicy powder on top and mayo on the side
$$13.00

Matcha Chicken Karaage

Fried boneless Chicken with Matcha powder on top and mayonnaise on the side
$$13.00

Spicy Niku Tofu

Simmered sliced beef and tofu topped with spicy powder, green onion, and sesame seeds
$$14.00

Niku Trio Set

Braised Pork, Grilled Chicken Wings 6pcs, Niku Tofu simmered sliced beef and tofu, shishito pepper, and Edamame
$$51.00

Sushi Rice

Vinegared white rice
$$4.25

Kabocha Croquettes 2pc
$$10.50

Takowasa 4 Oz

Raw octopus marinated with wasabi topped with spicy powder
$$13.00

Karaage Paradise

Fried boneless chicken with spicy, matcha and Parmesan cheese powder on top
$$18.50

Niku Tofu

Simmered sliced beef and tofu topped with green onion and sesame seeds
$$13.50

Chicken Karaage

Fried boneless chicken with mayo on the side
$$12.50

Parmesan Chicken Karaage

Fried boneless chicken with Parmesan cheese on top and mayo on the side
$$13.00

APPETIZER WEEKLY SPECIAL

Meshi

Ton Meshi

Braised pork and poached egg served on crunchy skillet rice
$$24.00

Salmon Meshi

Seared salmon sashimi and salmon roe served on crunchy skillet rice. Due to current ikura salmon roe shortage caused by the pandemic, ikura will be replaced to flying fish roe instead.
$$25.00

Deluxe Meshi NO UNI At This Moment

Sea urchin, seared salmon sashimi, eel, salmon roe and poached egg served on crunchy skillet rice. No uni at this moment. There will be extra salmon, unagi, and ikura on top. Also due to current ikura salmon roe shortage caused by the pandemic, ikura will be replaced to flying fish roe instead.
$$28.00

Unagi Meshi

Eel and salmon roe served on crunchy skillet rice. Due to current ikura salmon roe shortage caused by the pandemic, ikura will be replaced to flying fish roe instead.
$$27.00

Mini Bara Chirashi

Mini version of Bara Chirashi assorted sashimi eel pieces over vinegared rice good for one person
$$22.50

Salmon Shioyaki Don

Grilled salted salmon over rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds
$$22.50

Salmon Beef Teriyaki Don

Grilled Salmon and Beef with teriyaki sauce over rice topped with green onion, sesame seeds
$$28.50

White Tuna Tataki Don

Seared white tuna sashimi over sushi rice topped with wasabi ponzu sauce
$$23.00

Garlic Steak Don

Sliced steak with garlic and butter sauce over rice
$$26.50

Salmon Beef Shioyaki Don

Grilled salted salmon and beef over rice topped with sesame seeds and green onions
$$28.50

Yakiniku Don

Sliced beef, kimchi,and poached egg over rice
$$26.50

Kani Chirashi

Crab and salmon roe over sushi rice topped with green onion and sesame seeds Due to current ikura salmon roe shortage caused by the pandemic, ikura will be replaced to flying fish roe instead.
$$25.50

Hamachi Tataki Don

Seared yellowtail sashimi over sushi rice topped with wasabi ponzu sauce
$$25.00

Salmon Teriyaki Don

Grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce over rice topped with green onions and sesame seeds
$$22.50

Premium Kani Chirashi NO UNI At This Moment

Crab, salmon roe, eel over sushi rice topped with green onion and sesame seeds. No uni at this moment. There will be extra crab, unagi, and ikura on top. Also, Due to current ikura salmon roe shortage caused by the pandemic, ikura will be replaced to flying fish roe instead.
$$29.50

Bara Chirashi

Assorted sashimi eel pieces over vinegared rice sushi rice
$$32.00

Unagi Don

Eel over rice with rolled omelette
$$25.00

NEW Stamina Don

SLICED BEEF, SICED BEEF TONGUE, BRAISED PORK, AND SOFT BOILED EGG, AND KIMCHI OVER RICE
$$28.00

Don

Dessert

Swiss Roll Cake Matcha
$$7.50

MeltyBlend Fruity Strawberry
$$0.00

Matcha Pudding

Green Tea Pudding
$$4.00

Swiss Roll Cake White
$$7.50

Strawberry Cheese Cake
$$4.00

Mini Strawberry Puff

10pcs of strawberry flavor puff
$$4.50

Mini Eclair

6pcs of eclair
$$4.50

Matcha Cheese Cake

Green Tea Cheese Cake
$$4.00

Swiss Roll Cake Mable
$$7.50

Swiss Roll Cake Cocoa
$$7.50

MeltyBlend
$$4.50

MeltyBlend Premium Cocoa
$$4.50

Caplico Mini Big Bag

Caplico mini sweet snacks are shaped like miniature ice creams, filled with delicious light and bubbly creamy filling and the outer part is a crispy wafer cone.
$$6.50

Yaki Onigiri 2pcs

2pcs of grilled rice balls
$$11.50

Yaki Onigiri Set

4pcs of yaki onigiri, tamago yaki rolled omelette, 6pcs of takoyaki octopus balls, and grilled shishito pepper
$$24.00

Dan Special Set

4pcs of yaki onigiri, grilled sliced beef tongue, 6pcs of takoyaki, shishito pepper, and edamame
$$43.00

Yaki Onigiri