Iru Izakaya serves a diverse array of Japanese tapas designed for communal consumption within a focused culinary framework. The menu highlights small plates that emphasize the intersection of traditional techniques and modern Asian flavor profiles. Diners encounter meticulously prepared sashimi, grilled yakitori skewers, and creative sushi rolls that demonstrate technical precision. The culinary approach centers on the balance of textures and the use of seasonal ingredients to build depth in every dish. These plates encourage a shared experience that reflects the vibrant nature of authentic izakaya culture. The interior design mirrors this philosophy by providing a clean, functional space that centers the guest experience on the progression of flavors. Each preparation follows rigorous standards to ensure consistency across the entire selection of cooked and raw offerings available throughout the service.
Iru Izakaya is generally regarded as a vibrant and highly enjoyable destination for those seeking a unique dining experience, with many patrons praising the delicious, flavor-packed dishes and the beautifully presented shared plates. While the atmosphere is frequently described as lively, festive, and perfect for groups, some guests find the environment quite loud or occasionally rushed due to time limits on reservations. Service quality receives mixed feedback; many visitors highlight exceptional, attentive, and professional interactions that made their celebrations memorable, while others report inconsistent pacing, long wait times, or instances of inattentive staff. Although pricing is often perceived as high and portions relatively small, the majority of diners appreciate the quality of the food and the creative cocktail menu, making it a popular recommendation for special occasions despite occasional issues with parking and temperature control.
Felt like they put all the effort on the decor instead of the food. Arrived solely for the atmosphere, & it did not disappoint👍🏻
good food would have been far too much to ask for. Service was amazing.
Nous venions ici pour la première fois & nous avons vraiment eu une très belle découverte ! Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement, notre mocktail était excellent, les plats de l'entrée au dessert étaient fabuleux en quantité généreuse, la décoration très belle & immersive, nous y reviendrons certainement ! Merci pour cette belle expérience
Après 4 visites, je peux confirmer l'excellente qualité de cet Izakaya. La qualité de la nourriture est excellent & le service très attentionné. Le décor est exceptionnel. Je le recommande sans aucune hésitation.
EDIT 1 : Toujours aussi super comme endroit après plusieurs visites supplémentaires suivant ma 1ere évaluation. Je recommande encore vivement !
Not too sure how this place got such good reviews & ratings…
Food : 2/5
- sashimi platter : average quality, some are fresh some not that much
- tataki : poor quality fish
- kimchi fried rice : very very oily & not much kimchi flavour. Big disappointment
- sweet potato croquette : served cold
- yakisoba noodles : very salty
- duck mazemen : taste good
- gochujang fried chicken : taste okay
- baked oysters : pretty good, best one out of all the dishes we had
Service : 2.5/5
Service time was very long, we waited at least 35-40min between our first dishes & the rest of it. It's not like they sorted between appetizers & main…
No soy sauce served with sashimi platter ? First time seeing this… Have to ask for the dipping plates after asking for soy sauce.
We asked for an English version of drinks menu. Waiter said they don't have any & just walked away. No recommendation or translation provided.
Vibe/decor : 4/5
Nice decoration, not too loud, clean washroom. You get a fun moment when ordering the sake bomb.
Overall experience : too pricey for the quality & taste of the food. Service needs improvement. Will not come back.
Depuis notre première visite, y sommes retournés au moins 7 à 8 fois depuis 1½ an. On adore toujours & les gens qui nous accompagnent, apprécient tout autant. Merci de rester fidèle à votre qualité de service & de nourriture. On y retournera certainement en couple, entre amis & en groupe.
Très agréable première visite. Avons déjà planifié y retourner à la fin janvier pour le lunch, cette fois-ci serons 2 couples ! Beau décor, ambiance festive & un personnel très efficace, attentionné tout en étant discret. Avons grandement apprécié le service. On recommande votre resto à nos amis.
Mon nouveau restaurant préféré ❤?
Une expérience découverte extraordinaire 😃
Les cocktails , la nourriture , le service , le décor, tout est parfaitement à mon goûts 👌🙏🫶
Merci pour tout ce talent je suis agréablement estomaquée 🤩🙏
Ambiance is great; relaxed casual setting, & decor reminiscent of sights you'd see in Tokyo. Food was good, sake selection is great, but the star of the show was Vivanne, who gave us top tier service.
She was very attentive to our table, always serving us with a smile. Since we booked for a dinner to celebrate my birthday a few weeks late, my friends had brought me a gift bag. She noticed it by the table, & finished the meal by bringing me a birthday dessert (with sparklers!) without my friends even asking.
Will definitely come back, even just to explore the sake list a bit more.
Merci Vivianne!
P.S.: for full Japanese immersion, use the middle bathroom.
