Izakaya Sakura delivers authentic Japanese dining
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If you're looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience, you've got to try Izakaya Sakura.
The big picture: The cozy spot in Convoy serves up fresh sushi, plus tempura, yakitori, noodles and ramen, so there's something for everyone (who likes Japanese food, that is).
💠Claire's thought bubble: I really miss the food from my trip to Japan, and this restaurant definitely filled that gap. Plus, a reader told me that when Japanese businessmen come to San Diego, they eat at Izakaya Sakura, so you know it has to be good.
Dig in: I tried sushi rolls, which had fresh fish and perfectly cooked rice.
- Plus some yakitori (skewers). Chicken skin was the best, with spot-on flavoring.
- For the more adventurous, you could try things like sea urchin nigiri, sautéed liver and beef tongue.
Also on the menu were sake, ginjo, spaghetti entrees and hot pots.
If you go: They're open every day, 11:30am–2:30pm and 5–10pm.
- Expect loud greetings and waves from the staff when you enter and exit.