Ukiya Izakaya offers a lively Japanese tapas vibe with a broad, affordable menu that shines during happy hour and all you can eat options, while a number of reviews praise the friendly, attentive staff and stylish, cozy atmosphere. The food is generally good and varied, with standout bites like grilled eggplant, beef short rib in a rich sauce, tasty dumplings, takoyaki and sashimi, and many notes on generous drink selections from cocktails to sake, though some dishes can be over fried or under seasoned and a few orders arrive late or are incomplete in the all you can eat format. Service and speed are inconsistent, with some visits described as fast and welcoming and others marked by slow service or misordered tables, and a few diners felt portions or quality did not always meet expectations for the price. Overall Ukiya Izakaya is seen as a reliable, sociable spot for groups or casual meals, strong for drinks and sharing plates, but potential guests should temper expectations on consistency and dish execution.
I tried several vegan options, & they were really good-the grilled mushrooms were a standout. Portions are generous & very filling. The octopus wasn't great, but according to my friend, the sashimi & tatakis were excellent.
The service was a bit disappointing at the beginning, but it improved. We ended up speaking with the owner at the end, & she was very kind, which helped leave a better impression.
Nous sommes été durant le all you can eat a 25$, il n'y avait que de la friture dans les choix, on nous a pas apportez des plats que l'on a commander même en ayant informer la serveuse. Service presque inexistant
The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, with pleasant décor & very friendly, attentive staff. Service was quick & the team was welcoming throughout the visit.
However, the food was somewhat disappointing. The beef & lamb were quite overcooked & lacked flavor, so most of the taste came from the sauces rather than the meat itself. The chicken also seemed lightly seasoned, again relying mainly on the sauce for flavor.
The shrimp tempura was overly fried, which made it feel more like eating very crispy batter with a hint of shrimp rather than shrimp tempura.
Other dishes were decent, but nothing particularly memorable. Overall, the food is perfectly edible, but it may not meet expectations if you're looking for very flavorful or high-quality dishes.
Mar 6, 2026
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Le restaurant est sympa. Le service est impeccable. La nourriture est bonne. Mais avoir nos plats a dû prendre 35-45' min ce soir 🫣 Un peu long mettons 😅
ThAnd snow my kind of Japanese restaurant- no sushi at n the menu! Sure they have sashimi, & nothing against sushi per se - when it's done as a high level food experience (almost never in the west), it's excellent; usually, it's fast food.
In this down tempo At Denis eatery their menu has a huge array of fair priced appetizers that are more than filling (& perfect for sharing) as well as ramen & bao & larger plates.
Their sake based cocktails & large selection of sake are impressive. & highly recommended are the grilled oyster mushrooms.
For me, attention to detail is what takes this place to another level - no ice in the water they serve you, the miso soup is dark, food is sometime served on long wooden planks for large groups. Awesome!
Jan 17, 2026
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Service impeccable & rapide pour le menu à volonté à 25$ incluant un cocktail. Une aubaine ! Menu limité dans la formule à volonté mais tout était bon.
