Kinda Izakaya

Best fried rice I’ve had in my life. Reallly up to the hype. The chicken knuckles was something I’ve never had before. What a great experience !!!

Incredibly disappointed. The chirashi-don was watery and limp. It tasted like it wasn't thawed properly. For $35, I would rather go to Safeway. Every bite of the takowasa was inconsistent: some tasted like straight wasabi, while others didn't taste like anything. The octopus itself did not have a fresh texture; it was not thawed properly either. The mentaiko udon was ok. When I added the bacon, I thought the fattiness would complement the creaminess. It was the equivalent of low-fat bacon. Dry and paper-like. As a Japanese person, I could not recommend this place. As a matter of fact, it’s offensive. The only redeeming quality was the kind waitress.

I’ve popped into this izakaya a few times, and they never miss! Finally sitting down to write a review because the food here hits all the right notes. Every dish is so well thought out and bursting with flavor. The mentaiko? Hands down my favorite and absolute perfection. And the yakitori? Perfectly grilled with that irresistible smoky char. They’ve nailed the flavor game, and I can’t wait to come back for more!

Loved the place! The food was really tasty and great for sharing. They have the best gyozas I had in the East Bay. The skewers were also really tasty and the sweet potato fries too. We didn’t quite like the Crispy Chicken knee (which the table next to us recommended, so it might have been a matter of taste) but we told the waitress and she exchanged it for us at no charge. Staff is super friendly btw! Probably a place to go with friends more so than a date since it’s a bit noisy. But it’s a super fun place and the decor is awesome. Make sure to make a phone reservation to avoid waiting outside.

This place is a gem. I was craving for ramen after work, and this was the place that opened late. I was not disappointed 😁 Had ordered 2 orders of the Gomae, super delicious!!! Next the Tofu avocado was so bomb!! 💣 Next time I will get two of those with a side of rice. Ordered some kimchi and it was good as well, very tasty. Finally, for the Ramen I had the Tonkatsu and I was not disappointed at all. Most Ramens I had were salty but not here. The Ramen is very tasty. Loved the bathroom! The Manga wall was so cool. I will definitely come again. Thank you so much 'Kinda Izakaya'