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Monday, March 9, 2009
First Look: Miso Izakaya
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I tried a first taste of Miso Izakaya, the restaurant that seemed as if it would never open, last week. It was not what I was expecting.
Izakaya — think of it as a casual eating place where Japanese small plates — everything from robatayaki (the art of communally grilling) to yakitori (kebabs) — are served with sake, beer and shochu. In Japan you might eat on tatami mats, depending on the izakaya. The idea is to share and enjoy small plates.
Chef-owner Guy Wong, who’s from the same family as the folks at Chinese Buddha on 10th Street, has a menu that lacks many traditional izakaya dishes. Wong (who’s heritage is Chinese), studied in Japan. While a few dishes, namely asari buttered clams heavy with soy and ginger and potato krokke (yummy croquettes of beef and onions in a panko crust) are standouts, the menu lacks the yakitori, karaage (think chicken nuggets) and kushiyaki (grilled meat or vegetables) that are usually served.
There is, in true Atlanta fashion, a full sushi menu.
Miso Izakaya Restaurant, at 619 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, 678-701-0128
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