Edo Izakaya

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Japanese, South East Asian, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ambience
Cool, Fun
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Dates

About

Edo Izakaya is a cosy restaurant and bar in Islington that’s designed to embody the spirit of a traditional Japanese izakaya. For the uninitiated, an izakaya is a Japanese drinking den, a bit like a pub or bar, in which the focus is on expertly mixed drinks and relaxed tapas-style dining. This venture in London aims to capture the communal joy of sharing great food and drink with loved ones, by mixing authentic and modern techniques to create a unique experience for the diner.

The menu is carefully divided into six sections, with the aim of encouraging guests to mix and match a range of different dishes. These include sashimi and nigiri, small places, rolls and tacos, tataki, bao buns and large plates. You might choose to start with a selection of fresh sashimi, along with a couple of smaller sharing dishes such as chicken karaage, pork gyoza and prawn tempura. While larger plates encompass things like soft shell crab with gochujang mayo, salmon tataki with jalapeno sauce, braised short rib bao buns with pickled daikon and chipotle miso, and black cod with spicy miso.

Of course, drinks play a starring role at this Japanese drinking den. Discover a wide range of sake, from sweet to floral to tropical types. There is also the option to try a sake flight if you’re not sure what to go for. Elsewhere, its signature cocktail list includes an eclectic aray of exciting creations. Look out for the likes of a Sake Bellini, featuring passionfruit syrup topped up with peach sparkling sake, and a Ginza Sour made with gin, plum sake, elderflower syrup, apple juice, lemon juice and egg white. There is even a short selection of hot cocktails if you fancy trying something totally new.

Edo Izakaya comes from the same team behind Robata in Soho, taking its name from the Edo period of Japan, in which izakayas rose to prominence. Inside, modern décor blended with intricate woodwork offers a relaxed but stylish setting, with plenty of large tables to encourage a communal style of dining.

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Are there vegan options?

While the menu focuses a lot on meat and fish, there are a few vegetarian and vegan options on the menu.

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Location

154 Old Street, Islington, London, EC1V 9BW

020 3301 7601 020 3301 7601

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-15:00
Tue 12:00-15:00
Wed 12:00-15:00
Thu 12:00-15:00
Fri 12:00-15:00
Sat 12:00-17:00
Sun 12:00-17:00
Dinner
Mon 17:00-23:00
Tue 17:00-23:00
Wed 17:00-23:00
Thu 17:00-23:00
Fri 17:00-23:00
Sat 17:00-23:00
Sun 17:00-22:30

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3 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Rose C

27 October 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 2
Atmosphere 2
Value 3
Nice food but chaotic service

The food was very good especially the dragon rolls and sashimi. 

However the service was pretty bad. Lots of confusion over what we had ordered with wrong plates arriving at the table multiple times. The waiting staff need to take more time to explain the menu as well. 

Also atmosphere was lacking. Definitely put some background music at least. 

Isobelle D

18 March 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 2
Atmosphere 2
Value 3
Medicore

Food was pretty good. Overall for a Friday night dinner (19:45pm) it lacked an atmosphere, no music either. We had to wait to be served and our greeting was very unenthusiastic. When we were served by a very nice waiter. Drinks were also nice. 

Anon

14 October 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
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