The food isn’t fancy or creative, so it might not be as exciting or interesting, but it is simple and authentic. The menu makes it one of the more traditional izakayas I’ve been to so far with reasonable prices and portions.
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This location isn’t as “traditional izakaya” as their others, but it’s my favourite. The menu is a bit more catered to Western tastes and perhaps a “Gastown crowd”, but I thoroughly enjoyed the menu, presentation, service, and overall experience.
It’s developed a loyal clientele of people who appreciate traditional Japanese food made with traditional Japanese techiniques. It is a neighbourhood favourite, and although it may come off as “touristy”, it’s legit and I’d highly recommend it.
After 8 years, the award winning Yuji’s Japanese Tapas is closing its doors this Saturday July 9. I’m not sure if Chef Yuji has gone on “vacation mode” already, but some items were incredibly overpriced and not well executed. I remember it being better and I wasn’t happy with the service. I guess it doesn’t matter anymore.
Suika opened earlier this year by the people who opened the high end award winning izakaya restaurant Kingyo. The set up is really nice and modern and the prices don’t speak of the atmosphere which I love. The food is generally excellent & it’s great value for izakaya.
Kimura is funky with his food style as well as music tastes as I listened to random Nintendo music and loud Jazz beats throughout the night. It’s a quirky place and if you get a chance it’s best to sit at the bar where you can see him in action.
It’s quickly become a favourite for Omakase (Chef’s tasting menu). Chef Itsuroku Kimura has worked and owned Japanese restaurants in Japan, Shanghai, Mexico City and Los Angeles, so his creations are funky with global influences drawing from all those areas.
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