【OC’s Strongest Izakaya 🏮｜Shin Sen Gumi】

Hit up Shin Sen Gumi in Fountain Valley on Friday night with friends — so satisfying! (There’s also an Irvine location, but that one focuses on udon & ramen, no skewers.) The vibe here is pure izakaya charm — open charcoal grill right in front of you. Sitting at the counter watching the chefs grill skewers while the aroma fills the air is part of the experience! We were even treated to complimentary hot sake 🍶💗 🍢 Skewer Highlights: 👍 Kobe Beef Rib with Garlic Sauce ($8) — tender, juicy, amazing sauce. 👍 Marble Kobe Beef ($14.25) — premium marbling, melts in your mouth 😍 Prime Beef Skirt ($6) 👍 Heart ($3.95) — pleasantly chewy and flavorful! Thigh with Salt ($3.75) Beef Tongue ($6) 🍚 Mains & More: Fried Chicken ($9.25) 👍 Agedashi Tofu ($9) — crispy outside, silky inside. Okonomiyaki ($10) — more pancake-like, different from Osaka style 😂 👍 Yaki Udon ($12) — savory and satisfying. Shrimp Fried Rice ($12) Gyoza ($8) ✅ No misses here — they really know how to grill! Everything stayed juicy and flavorful. ✅ Great vibe but often packed — reservations recommended. ✅ Perfect for drinks and chatting, with tons of skewer options! 📍 Shin-Sen-Gumi Robata & Yakitori 18315 Brookhurst St. #1, Fountain Valley, CA 📍 Shin-Sen-Gumi Irvine (Udon & Ramen) 6404 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA #Irvine #FoodieGram #JapaneseFood #IrvineJapanese #IrvineIzakaya #IzakayaRecs