{"id":530257,"date":"2025-12-22T15:39:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/?p=530257"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:39:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T20:39:10","slug":"7-northern-virginia-izakaya-style-restaurants-for-japanese-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/food-and-drink\/2025\/12\/22\/7-northern-virginia-izakaya-style-restaurants-for-japanese-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Northern Virginia Izakaya-Style\u00a0Restaurants for Japanese Bites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For tourists traveling to Japan, izakaya \u2014 casual bars known for\u00a0their lively atmospheres and small bites of bar food \u2014 are\u00a0often a must-visit stop for a taste of the local culture. But for those who\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have travel plans\u00a0in the books, you can sample that style of eatery right\u00a0in Northern Virginia. At these seven izakaya-style restaurants and bars,\u00a0diners will find\u00a0cocktails,\u00a0sake, and\u00a0delectable Japanese\u00a0bites like yakitori and\u00a0takoyaki\u00a0that provide a taste of Tokyo right at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-genki-izakaya-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genkiizakaya.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genki Izakaya<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Genki Izakaya for creative&nbsp;cocktails&nbsp;like the&nbsp;Ube Colada and the miso-mandarin Kyoto Sour.&nbsp;There\u2019s&nbsp;a full page of sake options, including some high-dollar premium options.&nbsp;Hungry visitors can try a variety of Japanese skewers, hot appetizers like pork buns, and a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/food-and-drink\/2025\/03\/04\/get-your-japanese-curry-fix-at-these-5-restaurants-around-nova\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Japanese curry<\/a> dishes.&nbsp;<em>9508 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-izakaya-nana-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.izakayanana.com\/chantilly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Izakaya Nana<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/food-and-drink\/2025\/03\/18\/first-bite-review-try-chantillys-izakaya-nana-for-japanese-pub-grub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chantilly izakaya<\/a> is an expansion of its first location in Flushing, Queens. The interior is decked out with design elements that take inspiration from Japan, and the menu offers a selection of yakitori, sushi, and small bites like gyoza. There are also craft cocktails and sake options.\u00a0<em>13882 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kimen-ramen-amp-izakaya-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimenramen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kimen Ramen &amp; Izakaya<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a steaming bowl of ramen \u2014 there are specialty options like&nbsp;a seafood&nbsp;tsukemen&nbsp;ramen and a&nbsp;brothless&nbsp;mazemen&nbsp;version \u2014 or fill&nbsp;up on&nbsp;appetizers like&nbsp;ikagaso&nbsp;karaage, a pork katsu sandwich, and&nbsp;kurobuta&nbsp;sausage. There are also several options for katsu and donburi meals.<em>&nbsp;11725 Route 29, Ste. 13A, Fairfax; 5720 Pickwick Rd., Centreville<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pak-soii-izakaya-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paksoiiizakaya.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pak Soii Izakaya<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This cozy spot&nbsp;in Del Ray&nbsp;just opened in October. It blends Asian street food culture with Japanese influences, with menu items like hand rolls, donburi,&nbsp;takoyaki, and sashimi. <em>1909 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sho-sushi-amp-izakaya-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shosushimclean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SH\u014d Sushi &amp; Izakaya<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This chic McLean restaurant offers classic Japanese dishes with Western influences. On the izakaya menu, find simple bites like shishito peppers, chicken thighs, and a variety of skewers. The sushi menu is extensive, with\u00a0an option\u00a0for a \u201cSH\u014dmakase\u201d meal that includes miso soup, a cold appetizer, eight pieces of\u00a0chef\u2019s-choice nigiri, and one temaki.\u00a0<em>6828 Old Dominion Dr., Ste. D, McLean<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-starry-night-izakaya-korean-pub-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starrynightizakaya.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starry Night Izakaya Korean Pub<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the food \u2014 a blend of Korean and Japanese fare \u2014 patrons flock to this late-night Chantilly spot for its lively karaoke scene.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;open until 2 a.m. for music, drinks, and food. Nibble on small plates like fried squid legs or dumplings, or&nbsp;go for an entree like vegetable beef hot pot. The cocktails are classic staples like margaritas and mojitos, with eight sake options.&nbsp;<em>13952 Route 50, Chantilly<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tomo-nbsp-izakaya-nbsp-sushi-amp-grill-nbsp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tomosushigrill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tomo&nbsp;Izakaya&nbsp;Sushi &amp; Grill<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open since 2005, this&nbsp;Japanese restaurant lauds itself as the first Japanese Korean fusion restaurant to open in Centreville. Head here for&nbsp;sushi and sashimi, hibachi, and dishes like chicken katsu.&nbsp;Snag a seat by the bar to watch the sushi chefs at work.&nbsp;<em>13810-A Braddock Rd., Centreville<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature image of Izakaya Nana by Alice Levitt<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Find cocktails, sake, and a taste of Tokyo at these eateries. 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