Dan Izakaya Restaurant

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Crispy-skinned, juicy bone-in pieces with a light soy-ginger marinade — the izakaya workhorse, done well here

Yakitori Skewers

Grilled chicken skewers basted with tare or salted to order — order a mix of thigh and skin for maximum char

Gyoza

Pan-fried dumplings with a crisp latticed bottom and a savory pork-cabbage fill — a reliable crowd-pleaser

Takoyaki

Octopus-filled batter balls topped with bonito flakes, mayo, and okonomiyaki sauce — a solid bar snack

Agedashi Tofu

Silken tofu in a light dashi broth with crispy exterior — a litmus test of kitchen care, and this one passes

Sashimi Platter

A rotating selection of fresh cuts — not the main event at an izakaya, but a solid anchor if you want something raw and clean

Edamame

Salted and steamed to order — the mandatory table-setter, and a good gauge of how attentive the kitchen is running