When it comes to Japanese food, people will generally think about the most iconic dish—SUSHI—but there is more than just raw fish. Japanese cuisine is a variety of skillfully crafted dishes that highlights the rich traditional history of the island nations. Shoya Izakaya reflects this tradition.
“Izakaya” is the Japanese version of an American saloon or an Irish pub. It is often referred to as a gastropub that serves tapas-style dishes in an authentic Japanese setting.
With menus stretching from twice the size of my hand and prices that don’t hurt the pocket, the 16 overwhelming pages cover all types of Japanese cooking: freshly sliced, grilled, fried, baked, fried then baked, you name it. With its wide variety that reflects its native authenticity, Shoya Izakaya incorporates this towards traditional tapas—a great way to try a lot of different dishes.
On the list of things you must try is thinly sliced beef tongue that is seasoned with sea salt, because there’s nothing more adventurous than trying new things—tender juicy things. And Takoyaki which are fried batter balls with octopus filling—the only balls I’d enjoy putting in my mouth.
