Irvine｜Hidden Gem Izakaya 🍶🔥 Perfect After-Work Drinks Spot

📍 Izakaya Hachi 📌 Address: 3033 Bristol St D, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 ⏰ Hours: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM (confirm with them ahead) 📞 Reservations recommended! 🍶 Why recommend this place? ✨ Authentic Japanese izakaya vibe – Warm wood decor + soft lighting as soon as you enter. Great for hanging with friends or unwinding after work. ✨ Yakitori is amazing! Every skewer grilled to smoky perfection—perfect with an ice-cold beer. ✨ Hidden menu & special dishes – Sometimes you can score limited sashimi or Wagyu sukiyaki. Ingredients are super fresh! 🎉 Who’s it for? ✅ Japanese izakaya lovers ✅ Friends looking to relax with drinks after work ✅ Yakitori & Wagyu enthusiasts 💡 Tips: ✔ Book ahead—especially on weekends, it can get busy! ✔ Ideal for groups of 2–8 people ✔ Ask the staff for sake recommendations if you’re into Japanese rice wine! This spot is a true gem for Japanese food lovers! Do you have any other Irvine Japanese food recommendations? Share in the comments! 🍣🍶🔥 #IzakayaFood #HiddenGemBar #CozyIzakayaVibes #JapaneseBBQ #YakitoriLover