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Izakaya Ginji

Japanese restaurant · San Mateo ·

Izakaya Ginji

Japanese restaurant · San Mateo ·
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A downtown stalwart for yakitori, small plates, and sake that feels straight from Japan. Praised by local food writers and a perennial favorite on reservation platforms; it’s where San Mateo’s late-night energy hums.

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Japanese gastropub with grilled yakitori & sake

yakitori
skewers
udon
carbonara udon
chicken
beef tongue
pork cheeks
beef finger
Google Rating
4.4 (609)
Yelp Rating
3.9
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301 E 4th Ave E, San Mateo, CA 94401 Get directions

$30–50

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Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
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Information

Japanese gastropub with grilled yakitori & sake

yakitori
skewers
udon
carbonara udon
chicken
beef tongue
pork cheeks
beef finger
Google Rating
4.4 (609)
Yelp Rating
3.9
Placeholder

301 E 4th Ave E, San Mateo, CA 94401 Get directions

$30–50

See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Dinner reservations recommended
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