Shigezo Izakaya

Reviews

• LeeAnn G.

  star star star star star 10 June 2026

  Modern japanese murals. Charming.  Original tile floor (1930s?). Lots of ramen.
  
  Happy hour weekends: 11 :30 am-6 pm and 9 pm-close. $1 off pints, $2 off house cocktails.

• Kim G.

  star star star star_border star_border 22 May 2026

  A group of 5 came here for dinner Labor Day evening. Upon entering, I immediately fell in love with the decor, especially the art behind the sushi bar and the intimate seating area up the steps to the right. The decor really transports you to Japan! Make sure to bang the drum in the entryway 2 times for good luck because who doesn't need some extra good fortune!
  
  Since several in the group had specific food avoidances, we had to forgo the typical family style ordering and sharing an opt for individual dinners.  The satisfaction ranged from 2-5; hence the 3 star rating for food. Note: if I could rate the waiter, I would give him 5 stars!
  
  Two people ordered rice dishes, specifically the Beef Don that came with tender beef, onions, red ginger and a soft egg; and the Chicken Katsu Don which had crispy chicken cutlets coated in panko and deep fried, also served with a soft egg and over rice.  Both scoffed down their bowls and enjoyed every bite. They said they would rate the Don a 4. Good, satisfying but nothing that made it next level.
  
  Another ordered the Tokyo Ramen, a combo of chicken and pork broth with mushrooms, green onion and pork. He liked it, but felt the broth lacked in flavor.
  
  One friend ordered the Abu Ramen, which has no broth. The ramen (or udon if you choose) was tossed in garlic oil and chili paste along with a soft boiled egg, green onions, bean sprouts and pork.  When you mix it all together, the egg creates a creamy coating and adds amazing flavor to this bowl of various textures and tastes. I requested a bite and it was exquisite! Immediately I had food envy!!!! This was the 5 star dish of the 5 we sampled, hands down.
  
  For my dinner, I selected the Kumamoto Ramen, a broth of chicken and pork. It had some depth but was lacking in flavor so I asked for chili oil and wasabi to add heat and complexity. The Pork was in large chunks, not sliced thin, and it was overcooked.  Even though it was in the broth it was extremely dry. I didn't even eat half of the ramen.
  
  As an add on, I ordered chicken katsu because I love a chicken cutlet, who doesn't?  It didn't arrive until we had all finished our dinners and it was so overcooked it was literally inedible.
  
  While the food ranged in satisfaction, all of us appreciated our waiter who was attentive, efficient and friendly.  He took and brought us our drink orders quickly, explained the menu and answered questions about specific items.  When I told him the chicken Katsura was overcooked, he apologized immediately admitting that he forgot to place the order so they cooked it fast and evidently too much. He promptly and without hesitation let us know the katsu would not be on the bill and he also gave us HH prices for the drinks we had ordered.  He more than made up for the error and if I was rating the waiter, I would give him 5*s for customer service!
  
  Since this restaurant is in my neighborhood, I will give it another try, maybe during lunch or HH.

• Margaret E.

  star star star star star 21 May 2026

  Great neighborhood Japanese with terrific vibe.
  The people are SUPER friendly and the food was really delicious.
  Great happy hour deals.
  Definitively recommend!

• Jason C.

  star star star star_border star_border 20 May 2026

  I've been here a few times and would say the service is fantastic. They're always super friendly and helpful. The ambience is pretty chill. The food varies. I generally like their sushi. Their poke was a bit salty to my mind. The ramen is a bit light in flavor from what I would prefer. I'd come back for more sushi during happy hour which is a really good deal.

• Ryan W.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 15 May 2026

  I really like the atmosphere here and the service is always good - the food however leaves much to be desired. Stick to the gyoza and skewers, everything else is pretty meh. The Katsu curry was good but they gave us 4oz of chicken - not worth $15. The spicy Korean cold noodles were just odd- slices of cucumber and bagged Romaine amongst some flavorless sauce and mediocre noodles. Their ramens lack depth of flavor and profile. Long/short go for happy hour if you must go.