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"Imported directly from Tokyo as one of the city’s earlier izakaya chains, this Westside spot balances an expansive menu of fish and drinking-food classics in a long, energetic space that fills up as soon as the sun sets. Come early for happy hour deals like fried corn ribs in shoyu butter or poke sushi tacos in nori, and wash them down with crisp mugs of Sapporo. The sashimi platter (typically $50) arrives with 10 generous slices of fresh fish laid over pebble ice, each sauced or topped with an aromatic for extra punch: the tuna in particular shone, as did the silky salmon, and the bonito was singled out as "meaty, tender, gently seared, and sporting spicy grated ginger flecks as a contrast." A higher-end izakaya should always have great sashimi, and this one delivers. — Matthew Kang, lead editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Eater Staff