IZAKA-YA

IZAKA-YA is a japanese in San Jose, California. It is listed at 1335 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112, which places it among the local businesses of San Jose that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as syokudo and teishoku restaurant, izakaya restaurant, okonomiyaki restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. The most common schedule is 5:30–10:30 pm. Note that it does not open on Monday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (408) 452-8751. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is izakaya-sj.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 728 reviews, which is a strong result for a japanese in San Jose and suggests consistent service.

San Jose is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and San Jose follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.

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