Izakaya Wa

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12665 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77024

Izakaya WA is Houston's first and only Japanese-owned and operated establishment, founded by Akira Asano and Hajime Kubokawa. The name "Izakaya WA" reflects their mission to provide a casual environment for enjoying authentic Japanese cuisine and drinks, symbolizing harmony and Japan.

Guests are welcomed with the phrase "ee-Rah-shy-mase" and thanked with "ah-ree-gah-to-go-zai-ma-shi-ta," embodying the restaurant's commitment to offering a true izakaya experience with traditional Japanese dishes and atmosphere.

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4.51,057 reviews
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Jason N.
10/7/2025

My goto place for the japanese curry! Along with many other small plate items. As the name says, this is a izakaya that serves japanese beer, and small plate items like potato croquette, karaage,...

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Hayley F.
10/9/2025

It had been years since I came here. Today was the day to indulge in some good Japanese food. I had the agedashi tofu and tako Kara age to start. Portions were small, but the food tasted good. I...

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Allison K.
10/3/2025

I would rate this place a 3.3 out of 5 stars. There's plenty of space for parking so that's always a relief! When my friend and I walked in, we were greeted by the host who was very sweet and...

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Tiffany K.
6/21/2025

I can't believe I didn't try this place sooner! We shared the Tempura Bukkake Cold Soba lunch special, and it really hit the spot. I love cold noodles during the summer. For the nigiris, we...

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Brisa P.
5/24/2025

Second timer! We came in on a busy Friday night, waited about 25 minutes, placed our order another 20 minutes later, and waited another 20ish minutes for the food to arrive We had a movie to...

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