Reviewers consistently praise Iru Izakaya for warm, attentive service and a lively yet refined atmosphere that evokes a Tokyo izakaya, with an open kitchen and stylish decor. The food is described as delicious and inventive, featuring shareable plates, dumplings, wagyu, octopus, ramen and sushi-inspired dishes, while the cocktail and sake programs are frequently highlighted. Many guests appreciate the menu formats such as discovery and experience, which offer a broad tasting and are often cited as ideal for celebrations or group dinners. Pricing is routinely noted as on the higher side, but the consensus is that quality and presentation justify the cost, despite some comments about small portions or occasional inconsistency. A few critiques mention slower service for cocktails or busy periods, and a handful of dishes that did not meet expectations or felt less authentic. Overall, Iru Izakaya is described as a standout choice on the south shore for groups, special occasions, or a casual night out, with repeat visits and broad praise for the food and ambiance.
The food was excellent, the dish was cooked to perfection. The display of the food was very well done on the dish. Only thing that was slightly less perfect was the grilled squid which was a little rubbery & was missing the grill marks but still a very good dish! I would absolutely tell everyone to go & eat there. Service was very professional & the waiter did explain to us that it is preferable to order multiple dishes like tapas to have a greater tasting of the food they have. The ambience inside is up to date 2020+ Japan 🇯🇵
Amazing Japanese tapas restaurant. Joel was one of the best server i have seen in years. Food is delicious. This is an expensive restaurant, but it was worth every penny. Highly recommend.
Oct 8, 2022
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Highly recommended. Grilled shrimp simply awesome. Somewhat like a tapas experience...you get to order / try various items & share with friends/family.
Great atmosphere. Similar to some restaurants visited while in Japan.
It's a nice vibe, decor is beautiful & the service was great! However the food is a little overrated & over priced like most of the restaurants in this area. We shared 8 of their tapas & there was nothing We ate that made us want to return to eat again.
Formule Tapas tout simplement délicieuse. Notre serveur nous a fait de sublimes recommandations. C'était notre première fois & c'est clair que nous allons y retourner.
Excellent restaurant , un décor agréable & très moderne , on se sent un peu au Japon , menu de style tapas très intéressant. Nous avons eu un service vraiment exceptionnel avec Channel qui nous a fait des suggestions intéressantes quant aux plats & au saké. Elle est plein d'entrain & de bonne humeur, un plus pour ce resto. Rapport qualité prix génial ! Ça va devenir rapidement un incontournable de la Rive sud !
Beau resto & service amical rien à dire sur ce côté. Parcontre, ce qui est de la nourriture vraiment décevant. On a goûté à plusieurs plats & rien n'était à la hauteur de mes attentes. On a quand même commandé 8 tapas & aucun n'étaient impressionnants. Déception, j'avais tellement hâte d'y aller.
Pas mauvais, mes vraiment très ordinaire!
Mar 28, 2022
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