IORI — Restaurant in Toulouse

This izakaya-style restaurant was recommended to us by a Japanese person, so we knew we had to try it out. Unlike most Japanese restaurants in Toulouse, this one is actually Japanese-run. The tatami mats were a pleasant surprise. The sashimi platter had 5 types of fish (2 slices each) - better variety than most other sushi places here. There was salmon, tuna, octopus, squid and sea bream. Between the two of us, we ordered five dishes, and they all came at once within 10 minutes. The staff were friendly, hardworking and professional too. For two hours we forgot that we were in France :P

We loved the friendly logos and explanations on the sake menu as well. All of the food was pretty amazing - but the yaki-udon was a bit strong for our taste. We're so glad this restaurant exists! Thank you everyone for your...

Excellent food, the concept is very authentic Japanese. It works more as a tapas place where you order multiple small dishes, most of which I've tasted are truly delicious. If you want a slightly cheaper meal you can just take the Ramen which is usually enough to fill one up. The service is very good and quick. The main downside of the restaurant is that they don't allow you to stay after a set time, even if you're still ordering food. Limiting the amount of time one can stay in is definitely not great and it should be handled better. The restaurant is very crowded so a reservation is pretty much obligatory. The desserts are fantastic, in particular the Sakura Mochi was a...

IORI is a visit to Japan in Toulouse. I speak Japanese, so being able to take a night off from my daily struggles of speaking French is priceless. Even the French waitstaff speak some Japanese. The cook/owner is from the Kansai region of Japan and brings those colloquial flavors to this Izakaya(similar to a pub or Tapas bar). If you are dining alone I recommend menu de soir which is a delightful combination of dishes and includes desert. For 2 I recommend sharing menu de soir and a couple small plates. If you have 3 or more people I recommend ordering a variety of dishes to share off the menu. Don't...