Izakaya - Antigua Guatemala

Great dinner in Antigua! The cook was passionate, helpful and delightful! She was eager to help with food restrictions for the vegans and vegetarians in the group and to make changes if necessary. The food was cooked to order and delicious. The cook has checked us several times to make sure everything is okay. Would recommend if you wish a delicious Japanese food in Antigua with a wonderful atmosphere.

We came with a small group and tried many articles: ribs rock steak, chicken spits, miso bass, won tons, shrimp tempoura, grilled brocolli. It was all phenomenal, and the cook was a great conversation. I recommend you try this place!

There is a certain look at a waiter's face when they ask you how the food is, and they know that the answer is 'damaging' because it is easy. Not arrogance; this is just a cross control of the simple facts that are that eating is crazy. The reserve ribs were seasoned and tempered with lime and so juicy. The tempura could have been perfect; Light and sharp as it should be. The girls who serve us were great and just took care of everything. They have welcomed us, and we are so grateful that they will speak to us a few English. Not cheap by Guatemalan or even antiguan standards, but we will come to the food for a while.

I've been to Izakaya 4-5 times, as we've recently head there with out-of-town visitors. I've loved it more each time and, what's best, our guests have too! The ceviche, tiradito, berengena and different meat plates have a fantastic taste and are great for sharing. Just thinking about the different plates is making my mouth water as I write! Service is great, friendly and attentive.There's nothing like this in Antigua!

This was the best meal I’ve had in Antigua. Awesome. Why? because it was cooked with passion. Exquisite balance, poise and harmony of flavours. And they play great music. Ok so I’m biased: when I walked in, an Ella Fitzgerald track was playing which I’m old enough to have heard Ella singing live at Ronnie Scott’s in London back in the 70s. So what does Ella have in common with Izakaya?: soul. That’s what. Class. Deep commitment. An understanding of the life force and why authentic hospitality is rooted in the heart. I went into the restaurant a tourist looking for food and emerged as an enlightened being. Ok that’s a slight exaggeration ! but jeez louise this is one muther of a gastronomic experience. Go. Just go.