Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Izayoi - 10.17.08



Location -
132 S
.Central Ave, Los Angeles / Downtown, Lil Tokyo
Style of Cuisine - Japanese Izakaya

TOTAL SCORE - 41
Food: 18 (all very good, very adventurous)
  • Homemade Tofu with Sesame: creamy, great flavor
  • Giant Green Clams w/Sake Broth: delicious, rich broth
  • Miso Braised Pork Belly: the best dish, a bit too fatty, but still great
  • Garlic Sauteed Scallops and Mushrooms: awesome, mushrooms and scallops perfectly cooked
  • Monkfish Liver: good (for Monkfish Liver)
  • Tempura Large Oyster Mushrooms: perfect tempura coating
  • Earl Grey Iced Tea: best iced tea i've ever had (great orange flavor)
Service: 8 (attentive, concerned, little personality) 
Atmosphere: 6 (clean, simple, dull)
Value: 8 (fair, but not special)

OVERVIEW -
All the reviews I had read beforehand raved about this place and they were all spot on.  The place itself is rather dull, but the menu is exciting and the dishes do not disappoint.  We dined at the sushi bar (although did not order any), but it looked top notch. It will definitely be on a short list of visits whenever I return to LaLa land. 

Contact Info - (213)613-9554

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