In Japan, an Izakaya is the equivalent of a taverna or tapas place: a drinking house with a menu of small dishes for snacking and sharing while drinking. It literally translates to ‘stay, sake shop’. Like in Japan, we aim to establish ourselves as a neighborhood place where you come with friends to have good drinks, bold flavors and an awesome time. The term gaijin means ‘outsider / ausländer’ in Japanese.

We try to honor traditional preparations and techniques, while pushing forward modern ideas. We do not consider our restaurant to be traditionally Japanese, but more of an homage to a Japanese Izakaya. Local ingredients, charcoal grill from Japan and of course a selection of sake, wines, and beers that complement our shared dishes. Itadakimasu!