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The best little Izakaya in Los Angeles. Ebisu

by ABlock | 13 Oct 2011 | 0 Comments

A bit of something to eat, a sip of Sake, good friends, great conversation…

Izakaya, Japanese Pub Style eating is nothing new.  In fact, it dates back many years.  It’s usually  a very simple, inexpensive establishment  where Japanese workers could go after a long day for a beer, some sake and a bit of something to eat. Think of your favorite local watering hole with clean, tasty food to eat while you and your friends discuss the days events. Most common dishes served are Yakatori, Sashimi, Kushiyaki, Agedashi Tofu served with Beer and Sake. Of course everyone knows about Spanish Tapas but this type of eating establishment can be found in many regions of the world. Argentina has Picadas, Koreans serve Anju and all throughout the North America, England and Ireland, pub food is very common.

Our favorite, go-to Izakaya in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, hands down is Ebisu. I recently spent an evening at Ebisu with my good friends Kyle Petersen and Amanda Wiles-Petersen, who were in town on some Business/Honeymoon duties and we ate, drank, ate and drank some more for a very reasonable price. The decor is homey, fishing village like with large ropes as dividers and interesting little items placed ever so perfectly and the service is very attentive. They also have a great Happy Hour with amazing deals on drink and food from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and late night night from 11:00pm till closing.

A perfect way to spend the evening after a hard days work or for a quick bite during lunch hour. There are many Izakaya Pubs throughout Los Angeles as well as Seattle, Portland, Chicago and New York. So, go try some things on the menu and find your own favorite.

Arigatou gozaimasu. ありがとうございます

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