Posts Tagged: Okonomi Yaki
Gato Arigato | Atlanta, Georgia USA
Gato Arigato
Chef Nicholas Stinson and Chef Allen Suh
Cha-Mushi, athens duck egg, scallion, shisito, steam
Miso Soup, chive, burdock, shiso, true dashi
Green Salad, escarole, roast shiitake, spicy lotus root pickle, umeboshi plum dressing
Okonomi Yaki, octopi, cabbage, kewpie, happy brown sauce
Vertical Radish Salad, myriad radish, purple kale, yuzu tofu dressing, matcha powder
Pork Belly Mochi, japanese mustard, scallion oil
Sashimi, real wasabi, sudachi ponsu, shiso rice crispy paper
Oxtail Beef Goyza, dumpling, natto, chive, yuzu-kosho dipping vinegar
Peppers with bonito flakes
Ramen,Tonkotsu, pork bone broth, scallion, pork belly, bamboo, corn, egg
Ramen, shiitake, shiitake broth, scallion, nori, bamboo, edamame, spinach, corn
A little bit of everything? Sure, why not.. With all the dishes being $10 or less, was able to order one of everything and paid less than $100 (that includes tax/tip) for two fairly big eaters. Went on a Tuesday and had a great time; both Chef Stinson Chef Suh was able to talk on each dish’s preparation, how fun!! One thing we didn’t take advantage of was the BYOB, available but we were so hungry that even a short hop away from the Candler Park Market to buy some sake was taxing.
Favorite eat would have to be the Pork belly mochi. What a different take on what I’ve typically had sweet. Also, the Cha-Mushi was really delicate and delicious.
Gato Arigato (information gathered 2/2013)
1660 McLendon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.371.0889
Hours
Mon, Tues 7:00 – 11:00pm
Wed – Sun Closed
Parking:
Side street parking near and around the neighborhood.
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Shoya Izakaya | Doraville, GA USA
Onigiri; rice shaped in spheres wrapped with seaweed garnished with salmon. Served with pickled plum
Shrimp Shumai; shrimp, ginger, onion
Agedashi Tofu, organic tofu, scallion, shredded nori, chili radish and tempura sauce
Beef Tongue; natural salt, lemon, scallion
Pork Belly Kushiyaki; grilled pork belly with lemon
Okonomi Yaki; Japanese pancake with pork, egg, and vegetables.
While doing some research on the restaurant, I could not help but notice the term ‘Izakaya’ that was displayed in some places and not others. What I found out was that Izakaya is Japanese for ‘Japanese Public House’ or based on the definition from MetaGlossary, “a place where people get together for a lot of loud talking, heavy drinking, and a little bit of food.” So essentially Shoya is the Japanese makings of a gastropub / gastrolounge! If I were well versed in Kanji and/or knowledged in Japanese culture, I would have known this to be of a drinking/eating type of place due to the large lantern with ‘Shoya Izakaya’ written in Kanji. Izakaya, also known as ‘akach?chin,’ traditionally placed these in front so people would know what kind of establishment it was.
The place definitely has character, with the lanterns and various Japanese artifacts/figurines displayed throughout to enrich even further its authenticity. Combine the environment, the quick service (with the help of the table side doorbell), and the delicious food; you have the makings of a really good place.
Shoya Japanese Restaurant (information below gathered 07.2012)
6035 Peachtree Rd. #A-101
Doraville, Georgia 30360
770.457.5555
Hours
Tue.-Sat. 5:00pm-11:30pm
Sun. 5:00pm-10:30pm
Close on Monday
Parking
Bountiful. Shares a huge uncovered parking lot with two other large establishments (Brandsmart / H-Mart)
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Shoya Izakaya http://www.shoyaatlanta.com/ |