LA Izakaya Gem | Tonchinkan in Arcadia 🏮✨

No sign outside, but inside Izakaya Tonchinkan is a treasure trove of fresh, authentic Japanese bites. With 4.5 stars on Yelp and 4.6 on Google, this hidden spot sources ingredients directly from Japan twice a week. The sake and shochu list is deep, and every dish feels thoughtfully prepared. 🍽️ Highlights: 🦪 Fresh Oysters – Plump, clean, and briny. 🍣 Uni Toro Sweet Shrimp Bowl – Sweet uni, fatty toro, and delicate shrimp. 🐟 Grilled Seabass – Crispy skin, tender flesh, lightly smoky. 👅 Grilled Thick-Cut Beef Tongue – Tender, juicy, and a must-order. 🍚 Salmon & Ikura Rice Bowl – Bursting salmon roe over seasoned rice. 🥚 Chawanmushi – Silky savory egg custard. 🍶 Ume Shochu & Green Tea Liqueur – Refreshing and easy to drink. 📍 Izakaya Tonchinkan – Arcadia 713 W Duarte Rd #H ⏰ Tue–Thu: 5pm–10pm | Fri–Sat: 5pm–11pm (Closed Sun & Mon) 📅 Reservations recommended (IG DMs accepted). A intimate, flavorful izakaya that keeps me coming back—easily one of the best in the SGV. 🥢💖 #LAIzakaya #Tonchinkan #HiddenGem #ArcadiaEats #JapaneseComfort #FreshFish #SakeLovers #DateNightSpot #FoodieFind #EatLocalLA