text: Pleasantly surprised that an Izakaya actually exists in Phoenix and that it was actually pretty good I took my parents here for a light lunch based on the reviews and proximity I was not disappointednnBeing a picky eater that has Izakayas at his disposal left and right Yasu not only has friendly service but also great ambiance decor and foodnnWe started off with the fried tofu wrapped in Nori The dashi broth was delicious One of the better Agadashi Tofu dishes I have had Next we tried the king mushrooms They were delicious nnThe mushrooms had a great flavor and seasoning and it was topped with tempura battered mini shrimp Excellent dish Highly recommendednnNext we had the Albacore Tataki Salad The albacore was pretty fresh and nicely prepared however I was not a fan of the dressing A little too much vinegar and acid for my tastennFinally we tried the Tonkatsu lunch special that came with salad and miso soup Nice Very goodnnI was disappointed that they ran out of the black cod one of my favorites at Izakayas however I am sure it is absolutely delicious as wellnnPlease do come here for some pretty authentic Japanese barpub food Great all around