Dan Izakaya Restaurant
$$ • Izakaya, Tapas, Vegetarian
Hours:
1306 Saratoga Ave, San Jose
(408) 249-6020
About Dan Izakaya Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Salmon Avocado Carpaccio
Aburi Salmon Carpaccio
Premium Sashimi Set
Salmon Yaki Onigiri
Yaki Onigiri Set
Shishito Peppers
Sashimi Salad
Sushi Rice
Clam Ramen
Unagi Don
Dan Izakaya Restaurant Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 5:30 - 9PM 11:15AM - 1:20PM |
| Tuesday | 11:15AM - 1:20PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9:15PM 11:15AM - 1:20PM |
| Thursday | 11:15AM - 1:20PM 5:30 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9PM 11:15AM - 1:20PM |
| Saturday | 5:15 - 9PM 11:15AM - 1:20PM |
| Sunday | 11:15AM - 1:20PM 5:15 - 9PM |
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Dan Izakaya Restaurant is a popular Japanese eatery that offers a variety of dishes, including sashimi, grilled saba, salmon teriyaki, and salmon meshi. The restaurant is known for its well-cooked and flavorful food, with fresh and high-quality sashimi. Customers appreciate the generous portions and great service, although the restaurant no longer accepts reservations and only accepts walk-ins, which can lead to waiting times. The menu has limited options for customers with dietary restrictions, as they do not offer substitutions for their bentos.
The ambiance is typical of a Japanese izakaya, but seating can be tight, especially when the restaurant is full, leading to a lively atmosphere. Parking is easy with a private lot outside the restaurant. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Izakaya Restaurant was a favorite among locals for its chawanmushi, grilled skewers, and clam ramen. After reopening post-pandemic, the menu has been limited, and some favorite dishes are no longer available. The dishes that remain have faced some criticism for issues such as overcooking and dry rice.
Despite these challenges, Dan Izakaya Restaurant continues to attract those seeking authentic Japanese cuisine. Customers often praise the restaurant for its amazing food and cozy setting. Dishes like the Mini Bara Chirashi Bowl, Beef Tongue appetizer, stamina don, and crispy rice stone pots with salmon and/or unagi are particularly well-liked. The sashimi is noted for being fresh, and while the wait times can be long, the food is considered well worth the effort. The prices might be on the higher side, but the generous portions add to the overall value of the dining experience.