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There’s no shortage of restaurants for ramen, premium cuts of fish, and long lists of maki rolls in Fishtown (we’re looking at you, Hiroki, Cheu, and Nunu). But when it comes to a casual spot where you can stick to the Triple H Rule–hand rolls, Happy Hour, and highballs–Izakaya by Yanaga is the place to be.
photo credit: EMILY SCHINDLER
You can expect a variety of hand rolls here, like salmon belly, shrimp, and buttery toro scallion (there’s not a bad one to be had–we checked), raw bar items like oysters and tuna tartare, and a few more filling but unremarkable options like ramen, chicken thighs, and robata.
photo credit: Eddy Marenco
Happy Hour is the perfect time to drop in because, unlike most places where a handful of items get a dollar or two knocked off, it feels like the entire menu here gets the Prime Day deals treatment. The gin-based highballs can get dangerous–they’re perfectly blended, extremely refreshing, and pair with everything on the menu. We’re partial to the Seasonal (with grapefruit and sage), our favorite for an after-work hangout or pre-Fillmore festivities.
photo credit: Eddy Marenco
Food Rundown
Tuna Rice Crisp
photo credit: EMILY SCHINDLER