Izakaya Wa (River Oaks)

Second visit to this location and I’m happy to learn they ironed out some of the slow service issues from the soft opening during my first visit.

I love how many authentic Japanese items I could order and found everything from both visits fresh and of high quality. One of my favorite things ordered was the Gyu Kushiyaki (beef skewers). Besides being flavorful, it was so incredibly tender, it was like biting through cotton candy. I can’t recommend the skewers enough.

This place also has Onigiri which is an added bonus since I’m not sure of any Japanese establishment within the Loop that has this on their menu. Diners can easily rack up quite an expensive bill, but they should at least take comfort in knowing how delicious the food is here.

This place is opened for lunch, but closes at 2:00PM and doesn’t re-open until 5:30PM; Sunday is only open for dinner. The dinner crowd fills this place up quickly, so keep this in mind when visiting. I believe they do take reservations. Parking space is limited and is shared with other business establishment in the old River Oaks Shopping Center.

Happy to add another quality Japanese Restaurant into my rotation and can’t recommend this place enough.

Attire: No Specified Dress Code
Family Friendly: If Kids Are Well Behaved
Price Range: $$ ($11-$30)

2015 W.Gray Suite J
Houston, TX 77019
(832) 548-1889

https://izakayawa.com