IZAKA-YA

1335 N First St, San Jose - 95112
143 reviews
Japanese Sushi Bar Tapas/Small Plates
(408) 452-8751

Unrivaled both in service and quality of food. Some of the best Japanese food I’ve had in awhile and am looking forward to the next time I go to try something else on their vast menu.

This review has nothing to do with the restaurant itself - which has excellent food - but folks coming here and to nearby restaurants should be aware that cars parked in the vicinity, especially with out of state license plates, are being targeted by seemingly professional thieves on a very regular basis. That includes both on the street and in the parking lot. The restaurants here have tried to file reports, take photos when it happens, but I was told the vehicles being used for these jobs are apparently also stolen or have fake plates.It's a real pity because this put a damper on the experience and I'm not sure I could ever calmly eat here again. No one expects to spend the equivalent of thousands in personal stolen goods ...due to a $20 dinner.

This place was amazing for late night sushi. Can't wait to go back. The Sushi Boat B was a fantastic value and everything was beautiful, clean, and delicious.

This is such an amazing place. The servers were very nice and helpful. The food was so delicious and had a great variety. I had the chazuke and tried the Curry and they were 10/10! We did accidentally get double charged for something and the language barrier made it a little difficult but it was resolved.

Got the salmon sashimi bento w/ chicken teriyaki and ton katsu. The order was for takeout, and everything was well packaged and accurate. The tempura was 8/10, the chicken teriyaki was 8/10, the ton katsu was 8.5/10, and the sashimi was 7.5/10. The salad had some very tasty cold noodles on it and came with a good dressing, making it the surprise hit of the meal (8.5/10). Their bento boxes might be one of the best deals for a good Japanese dinner around. Will be back soon.

A true hole in the wall spot, ive driven and walked past this place dozens of times and cant beleive what ive been missing. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great.

Came by at 545 on Sunday and the place was packed. Service was good. Food was good. My group order the sashimi combo, bento box and side dishes.

Great quality for the price! Open late. Small space but worth it

Delicious, authentic cuisine. Buta okonomiyaki was on point. The Yaki Udon will show you what that dish is really supposed to be like with authentic flavors. This is not “Americanized”. And we loved it

This place was awesome. We got there kind of later in the evening. There wasn't much of a wait. We had many different types of food from sushi to sashimi to teriyaki beef and everything was absolutely delicious. The hot tea that they gave us at the table was also very good.