There’s a new concept expected to open in the next few weeks at Zócalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., and it promises expertly prepared pan-Asian rice bowls in a wide range of flavor combinations. Ikagai ...

IT’S after midnight on a Saturday night at the izakaya Honda Ya, a Japanese pub in Tustin. When the door swings open, a roar of laughter and conversation blasts out to the waiting crowd. Inside, the ...

Chefs are often obsessive by nature, as I think we’ve mentioned before, and it’s something that can work very well for them — and for us, the happy recipients of those culinary fixations. This week ...

Experienced head chef Nobuyuki Yazawa and friendly waitress Shinobu Senke run a traditional Japanese izakaya called Nobu—a bar known for serving a tasty array of food and drink. Welcoming any and all ...

There's a beautiful synergy when drinks and food combine. The flavors pop, the booze keeps flowing, and it's hard not to stop ...

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya, known for its ramen and izakaya dishes, recently launched three new menus! Owner Tina Wang joined Wake Up 2day with a look at the new items, which include a new combo menu, ...

This Friday, March 6, you might want to swing by Izakaya Night 2020 in downtown’s Heritage Square. The event will run from 7 to 11 p.m. and showcase a spread of compelling vendors and beverage ...

Buya Izakaya + Yakitori quietly opened its doors over the summer amid one of the most uncertain times the hospitality industry has ever experienced. Tucked into the former Laid Fresh location, the ...