Izakaya

Izakaya – where drinks are as important as the food - differs from the other Japanese restaurants

11/17/2022

When the cold weather ramen cravings hit you, our tonkotsu ramen is here for you! Stay warm and cozy friends!
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We will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, and will resume normal hours. Please make a reservation through our bio. ❤️

11/10/2022

The textures and flavors of our pork belly dish are * chefs kiss * 🐷🍴

Beautifully arranged roasted pork belly, orange kimchi BBQ sauce, pico de gallo, and togarashi chili threads

Stop in an see us!

Photos from Izakaya's post 11/05/2022

Dragon wings • with izakaya hot sauce, onions, cilantro.✨Available on our seasonal menu. Make your reservations through the

10/05/2022

We are hosting a private event tomorrow, October 6 and will be closed for dinner service. We will see you Friday though!

Photos from Izakaya's post 09/28/2022

PRO TIP: Always save room for dessert.😋🍰🍮🍴 . . . . . . . . . . . . Coming in hot with some of our favorites! Churro cheese cake with a dulce the leche drizzle.

02/01/2022

Happy Year of the Tiger!! 🐯🐯🐯
It’s Lunar New Year! So come and get your dumpling-fix for good luck. We’ve got dumplings and baos for daysss, with pork, beef, or vegetable, steamed or pan-fried. Available for dine-in or takeout, so get your on!! 🥟🥟🥟
Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞🥟📞

Photos from Izakaya's post 01/24/2022

It’s our turn to celebrate!🥳
Apologies, but we will be CLOSING DINNER SERVICE EARLY TONIGHT AT 8PM in order for our staff to take a moment and celebrate the past year. Yes, we know, it’s a bit delayed, but things have been kind of crazy everywhere 🤪
A very BIG THANKS to everyone of our Izakaya family and to everybody who supported us in 2021. Please continue to stay safe, healthy, and positive for the new year!
We will be open at regular business hours starting tomorrow. Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞🥳📞

01/20/2022

It’s going to be a COLD weekend, Houston. So why not curl up with something HOT 🔥🥶🔥?!?
Like our famed traditional-style TONKOTSU RAMEN, made with pork, beef, and chicken broth, pork belly, fish cake, bean sprouts, green onions, seaweed, and a 62* egg. Something you can always rely on for this bi-polar H-Town weather! 🍜
Available for DINE IN or TAKEOUT! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988 🔥🍜🔥

01/02/2022

Just in time for ramen! See y'all today!

12/30/2021

We’re so sorry guys!! We’ll be back as soon as we can. Stay safe out there!

12/17/2021

What’s this?? Christmas is coming early this year??🎅🎁🎄

As our early gift to you, we’re bringing back our fan favorite LAMB BIRRIA RAMEN, made with lamb belly, lamb birria-style broth, onions, cilantro, and a 7 min egg. Where else can you find something this original and delicious?? Go ahead, we’re waiting…😜🎁
TONIGHT’S SPECIALS are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988☎️🎁☎️

Photos from Izakaya's post 12/11/2021

If this weekend seems fishy…it’s cause it is!! 🎣🤤
Enjoy this with some fresh sashimi-style plates on our TONIGHT’S SPECIALS menu! First up, our SEARED AHI is made with ahi tuna, smoked💨soy sauce, paprika garlic oil, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes. Yum!
Then, there’s the WALU WALU, made with Hawaiian escolar, wasabi, ponzu, green onion, yuzu oil, and crunchy shallots. Yeah!
Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988 ☎️🎣☎️

Photos from Izakaya's post 11/02/2021

The WORLD SERIES is calling! ⚾️🏟⚾️
The Astros’ backs are against the wall again! Come on out, have some and some , and cheer on with us! Game starts at 7pm!
Happy Hour is 5-7pm, with bar specials for the crew, like $3.50 drafts and $3 bottled .
Or stay for and grab a CHICKEN KATSU SANDWICH, made with panko-fried chicken, a fried egg, bacon, spicy mayo, and a side of fries.
It’s game time! Check out our details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988 ☎️⚾️☎️

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween and World Series!! 🎃🏟👻⚾️
Alright folks, we need that good juju for this one. The ’ backs are against the wall. No problem! We got this, y’all!!
Game starts at 7:15pm. Come in for and cheer on the boys! The is on the line 😱

Check out our details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞⚾️👻📞

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/26/2021

It’s time!! ⚾️🏟⚾️
The Astros are in the World Series!! And we’ve got a seat for you! Game #1 starts at 7pm, and we’ve got Happy Hour from 5-7pm, with bar and kitchen for your pre-game warm up.
Couldn’t afford a ticket to the game?? Pull up to the bar or a table and have with us as we cheer on the ‘Stros on our 2 big screens. Cause you know what might help the boys win?? A hot bowl of ! 😋
Staying in for the game? Get some ! We’re available on UberEats and DoorDash. Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞⚾️📞

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/25/2021

Grab a cold one and slide on up to our SPECIALS! 🍻
We are always serving up cold Japanese . But did you know they go great our CHIKUWA STICKS, fancified fish tenders made with spicy tuna and fish cake, with a yuzu kosho aioli for dipping. Great finger food for the game!
Then there’s our Japanese and Italian style SEAFOOD DORIA, made with shrimp, octopus, orzo pasta, miso bechamel, and house cheeses. Full of rich and tasty flavor that’ll leave you wanting more!
TONIGHT’S SPECIALS are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞🍻📞

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/22/2021

Bring it on HOME, Astros!! ⚾️🏟⚾️
We’ve got Happy Hour from 5-7pm! Game starts at 7pm. Come in for the pre-game, or stay and have dinner with us and watch as the ‘Stros attempt to close it out and head on to the World Series!!
On tonight, our SEAFOOD DORIA, made with shrimp, octopus, orzo pasta, miso bechamel, and a blend of house cheeses. So rich and flavorful! Perfect for the win tonight!
Tonight’s Specials are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988 📞⚾️📞

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/19/2021

We GOT THIS! Game 5 tonight!!
Happy Hour is 5-7pm with kitchen and bar , like $3.50 on draft. Come for the pre-game, or stay for and cheer on your Astros! Game starts at 7pm.
Happy Hour is M-F, and $7 cocktail specials are available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988 ☎️⚾️☎️

10/18/2021

HOT NOODZ, get ya HOT NOODZ here!!🍜🍜🍜
As the weather starts to cool on our fair city, we’d like to reintroduce you to our new special: our MUSHROOM MISO RAMEN is a delight, made with a mushroom, miso, and soy broth, served with temph, turnips, carrots, renkon, gobo, onion, and szechuan oil. And it’s ! This one’s good enough to make you give up meat, if only for one bowl 😋
TONIGHT’S SPECIALS are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞🍜📞

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/15/2021

Tonight’s Special: ASTROS in the ALCS!!
Whether it’s for a pre-game Happy Hour, or having while enjoying the game on our TV’s, come on in and celebrate the Astros’ World Series run with us! Happy Hour is 5-7pm. Game starts at 7pm.
And new on this week, we’ve got a healthy, hearty, and delicious treat for you. Check out our MUSHROOM MISO RAMEN, made with a mushroom miso and soy broth, and loaded with veggies like tempeh, turnips, carrots, renkon, gobo, and onion. And it’s ! But you can still enjoy. We won’t tell your friends 😉
Tonight’s Specials are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞🥕☎️

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/12/2021

Grab a POKE bowl!
And cheer on the ASTROS on your break! Like our HAWAIIAN, made with diced big eye tuna, fresh avocado, chuka seaweed salad, crab stick, sesame oil, and green onions over your choice of rice or lettuce. What s healthy way to start off your cheering!
Lunch is Mon-Fri from 11am-3pm, and all items are available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞⚾️📞

10/10/2021

Watch the ‘Stros clinch it!
And have dinner with us! Game 3 starts at 7:00pm. Come on out and join us in showing the boys some 💙💜💙!

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/09/2021

Oh, you fancy, huh??😜
Then be sure to treat yourself to these Specials we got this weekend. Like our RISOTTO STUFFED QUAIL, made with bacon risotto, a red wine soy reduction, arugula, cabbage, and togarashi spice. One word: delicious 🤤
Then there the SENCHA KUROZUBUTA, made with lightly battered pork belly, fried rice noodles, green onions, chili threads, and a green tea balsamic reduction. Oh man, fancy!
TONIGHT’S SPECIALS are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988☎️😋☎️

10/06/2021

Oh, it’s NATIONAL NOODLE DAY 🍜
Today’s the day to work on that pull! So come on in and devour one of our 7 house RAMENS. Or pull up to our LAMB BIRRIA RAMEN on , made with noodles, lamb broth, lamb belly, onions, cilantro, and a 7 min egg. So good, you’ll wish everyday was NOODLE DAY. Don’t hurt yourself! 🍜💪
Our Lamb Birria Ramen is limited, but all of our ramens are available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988 ☎️🍜☎️

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/05/2021

We’re famous!! 😎
Well, almost anyways. Here’s our official shout out to who came through last week to film us for their show FOOD CIVILIZATION. They sat down with our Operations Manager Rosie Puccio to talk about how Izakaya came to be, along with Chef Cyrus Caclini to talk about his inspirations and creative process in . It’s such an honor to be featured on their program. Episode out soon!

Photos from Izakaya's post 10/01/2021

We’re willing to bet you’ve never had this combo before! 🇯🇵🇲🇽
So here’s our early Xmas gift to YOU: some Japanese-Mexican fusion that’ll knock your socks off! Our LAMB BIRRIA RAMEN is here just in time for your rainy . Made with a lamb broth, lamb belly slices, a 7 min egg, onions, and cilantro, this fantastic bowl of is sure to make you wish that this was THE thing!
And to follow that up, we’ve got our KAMO W/ SALSA VERDE. Made with pan seared duck breast, shiso yuzu kosho salsa verde, and black pepper honey mustard, it’s another delicious reason for you to believe in the Japanese-Mexican alliance 🇯🇵🇲🇽
TONIGHT’S SPECIALS are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞😋📞

09/28/2021

Come get you some lunch! 🍱
Like our crowd favorite CHICKEN TERIYAKI BENTO BOX, which comes with your choice of 2 sides, like KOREAN BBQ WINGS and KARAAGE CHICKEN, along with a side of rice, salad, and pickled veggies. A great way to give your some variety!
Lunch is served Monday-Friday, from 11am-3pm, and is available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988📞🍱📞

09/25/2021

It has begun! The weekend that is. So come on in and enjoy 😊
And for your enjoyable , we’ve whipped up something real special for ya. Our WAGYU ROLLS are definitely ones to admire. Made with a yuzu wasabi dressing, daikon radish, pears, carrots, arugula, and a micro mix, this meat literally will melt in your mouth. So come on in and get high…on great meat. After all, it is the weekend. And btw, you’re welcome 😉
TONIGHT’S SPECIALS are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988 ☎️🐄☎️

09/18/2021

Hello, taste buds! Meet our TRUFFLED KAMPACHI 🤤😋
What do you get when you mix the essence of truffle with the tastiness of amberjack and serve it up ?? DELICIOUSNESS, that’s what!
Kampachi, or amberjack, is known for its firm texture and mild, yet sweet taste, and it’s regularly eaten in bars across Japan. Here we merely add truffle salt and oil, wrap it around fresh raw green onions, and drizzle some ponzu on top, and we get a uniquely compelling dish that melts in your mouth. Get you some tonight!
TONIGHT’S SPECIALS are limited and available TO GO! Check out the details at HoustonIzakaya.com (link in bio). Or call for takeout/curbside delivery, or to make reservations, at 713-527-8988☎️🤘☎️

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We are your modern day izakaya

Izakaya is Houston’s first Japanese gastropub. Sister restaurant to Kata Robata and located in the growing Midtown neighborhood, Izakaya is a modern-day izakaya – a Japanese tavern in essence, where drinks are as important as the food – and differs from the other Japanese restaurants in our family by introducing global cuisine to the mix. Modeled after a traditional Japanese drinking establishment but updated to reflect today’s global palate, Izakaya’s menu is unique in that it is a partnership between two chefs – Jean-Philippe Gaston, known for his well-rounded background, including Japanese, seafood and raw presentations and Manabu Horiuchi, known for exquisite classical Japanese cuisine.

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Houston, TX
77002

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
5pm - 10pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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