"Agedashi tofu comes with three well-fried cubes of tofu doused in a sweet, profound dashi broth, then dusted with grated radish and shaved bonito. Jidori omelette presents like a massive, savory loaf of tamago that one would have at the end of a sushi meal, but gets offered here as an appetizer. Mentaiko (cod roe) or salmon chazuke is a comforting, shareable plate with warm rice, hot dashi broth, and a dab of wasabi."
"The blackboard specials also feature seasonal fish that would match some of the best sushi spots in town. In the past, much of the blackboard was only written in Japanese, so ask the server for any highlights that aren't scribbled in English. Those in Costa Mesa will find another branch of Izakaya Hachi with a similar menu. An izakaya meal only gets better with the right drinks."
Izakaya Hachi occupies a convivial space with a counter facing a semi-open kitchen and cloistered booths favored by Honda employees and regulars. The menu emphasizes beer- and sake-friendly dishes: three well-fried cubes of agedashi tofu in sweet dashi with grated radish and bonito; a jidori tamago omelette as an appetizer; mentaiko or salmon chazuke with warm rice and hot dashi; pressed mackerel sushi as the signature balancing vinegary notes and gelatinous richness; and chicken meatball skewers. A blackboard lists seasonal fish written only in Japanese. Draft Sapporo and Asahi, mid-range sake bottles, and Japanese craft beers complete the drinks. Costa Mesa hosts a branch with a similar menu.
Read at Eater LA
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]