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🍶 Full-on Japanese Drama Vibes! Finally Checked Out Shoya Izakaya ✨

Finally made it to **Shoya Izakaya**, a cozy Japanese pub in **Los Angeles**! This little spot is **absolutely adorable**, like a real-life version of *Midnight Diner*~ We went on a **Saturday at 6 PM**, and my friend **called ahead to reserve a table** (highly recommend booking in advance!). When we arrived, it was just the three of us—felt like a **private dining experience**! 😆 ✨ **Must-Try Dishes:** **Japanese Dashimaki (Rolled Omelette)**: Looks simple but **one bite and you’re hooked!** Not sweet—it’s a **savory, dashi-infused** version, just like homemade flavors in Japan. So comforting and not heavy at all! **Tuna & Yam (Negitoro Yamakake)**: My **first time trying grated yam**! The **slimy yet refreshing texture** + fresh tuna was a **total surprise**—so good! **Saba Miso (Miso Mackerel)**: Even though I usually **don’t love mackerel**, this one was **perfectly cooked—zero fishy taste!** **Garlic Butter Abalone**: **Explosively flavorful!** A bit salty, though, so **pair it with rice**. **Grilled Potatoes with Cheese**: Crispy, toasty, and **cheesy perfection**—a **must for cheese lovers**! 🧀🔥 **Japanese Potato Salad**: Classic and nostalgic, with a **strong onion kick**. Eating it made me think of that **potato salad scene in *Isekai Izakaya Nobu***—like an anime crossover moment! 😂 🫕 **Other Dishes We Tried:** - **Oden (Japanese Hot Pot)**: Light but **authentic**. - **Buta Shogayaki (Ginger Pork)**: Fried with sesame oil—**fragrant but skimpy on meat**. - **Gyusuji Nikomi (Beef Tendon Stew)**: **Too sweet for my taste…** (Not my thing!) 🌟 **Overall Experience:** Felt like stepping into a **"Tokyo Midnight Diner"**! 🏮 The food was **delicious but portions were small**—**better for drinks & snacks** (since we don’t drink, we were just there to **eat like Uncle Goro** from *Midnight Diner* 🤣). We **ended up grabbing ramen afterward** to actually feel full! 📝 **Pro Tips:** **Make a reservation**—it gets busy! **Free parking lot** right outside—super convenient! I’d **come back just for the Dashimaki and yamakake**! 📍 **Shoya Izakaya** 1920 Pacific Coast Hwy Lomita, CA 90717 United States #LosAngelesFoodie #ImmersiveJapaneseDining #IzakayaVibes #LAEats #ShoyaIzakaya #RealLifeIsekaiIzakaya #BestOfLA #LosAngeles #LAIzakaya #JapaneseComfortFood #HiddenGemsLA #MidnightDinerVibes #LAFoodSpots #MustTryLA #CozyEats #JapaneseCuisine #LomitaEats #FoodieAdventure #AnimeFoodMoment

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🍶 Full-on Japanese Drama Vibes! Finally Checked Out Shoya Izakaya ✨

Finally made it to Shoya Izakaya , a cozy Japanese pub in Los Angeles ! This little spot is absolutely adorable , like a real-life version of *Midnight Diner*~ We went on a Saturday at 6 PM , and my friend called ahead to reserve a table (highly recommend booking in advance!). When we arrived, it was just the three of us—felt like a private dining experience ! 😆 ✨ Must-Try Dishes: Japanese Dashimaki (Rolled Omelette) : Looks simple but one bite and you’re hooked! Not sweet—it’s a savory, dashi-infused version, just like homemade flavors in Japan. So comforting and not heavy at all! Tuna & Yam (Negitoro Yamakake) : My first time trying grated yam ! The slimy yet refreshing texture + fresh tuna was a total surprise —so good! Saba Miso (Miso Mackerel) : Even though I usually don’t love mackerel , this one was perfectly cooked—zero fishy taste! Garlic Butter Abalone : Explosively flavorful! A bit salty, though, so pair it with rice . Grilled Potatoes with Cheese : Crispy, toasty, and cheesy perfection —a must for cheese lovers ! 🧀🔥 Japanese Potato Salad : Classic and nostalgic, with a strong onion kick . Eating it made me think of that **potato salad scene in *Isekai Izakaya Nobu*—like an anime crossover moment! 😂 🫕 Other Dishes We Tried: - Oden (Japanese Hot Pot): Light but authentic. - Buta Shogayaki (Ginger Pork): Fried with sesame oil— fragrant but skimpy on meat. - Gyusuji Nikomi (Beef Tendon Stew): Too sweet for my taste… (Not my thing!) 🌟 Overall Experience: Felt like stepping into a "Tokyo Midnight Diner"! 🏮 The food was delicious but portions were small— better for drinks & snacks (since we don’t drink, we were just there to eat like Uncle Goro** from *Midnight Diner* 🤣). We ended up grabbing ramen afterward to actually feel full! 📝 Pro Tips: Make a reservation —it gets busy! Free parking lot right outside—super convenient! I’d come back just for the Dashimaki and yamakake ! 📍 Shoya Izakaya 1920 Pacific Coast Hwy Lomita, CA 90717 United States #LosAngelesFoodie #ImmersiveJapaneseDining #IzakayaVibes #LAEats #ShoyaIzakaya #RealLifeIsekaiIzakaya #BestOfLA #LosAngeles #LAIzakaya #JapaneseComfortFood #HiddenGemsLA #MidnightDinerVibes #LAFoodSpots #MustTryLA #CozyEats #JapaneseCuisine #LomitaEats #FoodieAdventure #AnimeFoodMoment

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