Moonrise Izakaya•New York, NY

Japanese•$$$

Izakaya literally translates to pub. In Japan, Izakaya’s are generally small, cozy venues, serving tapas style dishes that pair well with sake, where regulars could spend hours eating or drinking with friends, or come in for a quick drink. The traditional Izakaya menu mirrors this cozy vibe with dishes like Japanese fried chicken, ‘Karaage’, bao buns, ramen, gyoza, and fried rice.