Lively Japanese izakaya with broad menu, good small plates and skewers, solid value, but recent menu changes, inconsistent ramen, and uneven service mean experiences vary.
This elevated izakaya delivers strong food quality and fast-paced kitchen execution that make it competitive with respected Midtown neighborhood restaurants. However, quality variation across visits—particularly in ramen and takeout—combined with service inconsistency during peak hours and recent menu reductions prevent it from reaching higher territory. Best experienced for shareable small plates and yakitori in a lively, accessible setting.
One caveat: Recent menu reduction frustrated long-time fans of broader yakitori cuts