Izakaya - Houston

Izakaya offers an extensive selection of Asian tapas-style dishes, and we absolutely enjoyed everything we tried! The soup dumplings were outstanding, and the fries are a must-try—they're delicious, especially with the accompanying curry sauce, which is packed with flavor! We also sampled the chicken bao, and it was fantastic as well. The prices are quite reasonable, and the variety on the menu is impressive. I recommend making a reservation, as the place tends to get quite busy!

Fantastic location! The entire staff was incredibly professional and friendly. We visited during the open/happy hour, and all the food was bursting with flavor. Everything is prepared in-house. I’m not entirely convinced that the Kobe beef is authentic Kobe (they do have a certificate, but that’s alright). We ordered several small plates to share, and there was more than enough food. I will definitely be returning!

Warm and cozy spot to chill with friends or for a date night dinner. The food tastes delicious, and the location is great so you can do other fun activities in the area after dinner. Great customer service as well. Would recommend this place.

This place is very cute and the people are nice. I really wanted to be in love with it. They get a 10/10 for presentation, friendliness, service and general vibe. The drinks were also unusual and quite good. Sadly all the food was very underwhelming. The pictures of the whole grilled squid looked deceptively large and juicy. It was actually a pretty sad little squid. I ordered dumplings and they came in this massive dish, but there were only 4 dumplings. It looked a bitawkward. The food is not bad, it's just not that amazing especially for the price. You are paying for location and presentation. Overall I had a good time, and if someone wanted to go, I would go back, but between having to pay for parkingand the food being mediocre fusion (not authentic), I wouldn't drive out of my way to do this again.

I ordered the biltong, Korean BBQ wings, soup dumplings, crème brûlée, and some hot green tea. The biltong was absolutely delicious, and the Korean BBQ wings were tasty as well, though a bit dry. A quick fix for that is to pour some water over them and let them sit for a bit, which helps to soften them. The soup dumplings met my expectations perfectly. I really liked the design of the cup for my hot green tea as well. For dessert, I chose the crème brûlée, and it was delightful! It wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated. I ended up ordering quite a bit, and my total was just $50, which I thought was a great price. I parked at the 24-hour CVS nearby, which was also quite full, suggesting it's a popular spot. Overall, it seems like the menu has changed for the better, and I can definitely see myself returning. Additionally, the music was at a pleasant volume, another plus in my book.