Takonoki

Pretty good Japanese izakaya! Decor is traditional Japanese, photos on the wall on the staircase up to the seating area are of Japanese celebrities who have visited before. Japanese cinema posters plaster the walls. Went here after a long day and sat right at the bar. Place was mostly Japanese and Japanese-speaking Americans at the bar I had an interesting chat with. Definitely authentic style izakaya foods, with both Japanese and Hawaiian beers on tap. I opted for the tuna bowl and Kirin. Reasonable prices for the food, and fast and friendly service. It's a bit loud inside, given the bar environment and the number of customers. Good for larger groups, there are large seating areas and tables available!

This is a traditional izakaya. I think some of the reviewers don't understand what an izakaya is supposed to be, but it is pretty authentic. They'll even keep bottles for you for a few months. A small number of the food items are hit and miss, but most of it is quite good. The okonomiyaki is top notch.