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 quite decent, the atmosphere & the servers were nice. However, it took way too much time to receive our order considering it was lunch time. Our entire time there was over 1h30 minutes.
Aug 7, 2024
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J'adore ce restaurant! Les deux fois que j'y suis allée, c'est plutôt long pour recevoir nos drinks... Côté ambiance, c'est bien mais les tables sont très proches les unes des autres. Par contre, la nourriture & les employés sont excellents!
Straight off, as soon as you walk in, the service was so welcoming & server was really nice. We had dinner here & ordered cocktails which were both good. For the main dish, we tried the duck meal for 2. Wow amazing! It was so good & well seasoned. Eat it with the bao or rice, with lettuce & cuccumber, & comes with different sauces. At the end, we were full. I was impressed, we'll go back to try the other dishes! 😁
notre serveuse était froide & ne faisait aucun effort, elle nous a regardée super croche, alors qu'en passant à une autre table juste à coté, elle faisait un grand sourire & même sa voix changeait, on a pas compris ses doubles standards.
Beau resto, belle ambiance, cocktails parfaits, huîtres très fraîches! Par contre, pour le prix des plats je m'attendais à me faire surprendre & j'ai trouvé tous les plats bons mais sans plus.. Service très long & froideur de la serveuse..
