Izakaya Sakura Revisited

I think that it was one of Cathy's posts on Sakura that mentioned it is easily the most posted about restaurant on this blog. However, my last visit, over a year ago, highlighted why I've kind of stopped coming so often, and no it isn't because they finally put up a sign after almost two decades. It was because the service there had gotten somewhat surly over the years and I kind of like to enjoy my lunch.

So, it was the recent heat that brought me back. I went for one of my hot weather favorites, the Gyokai Natto Don.

Man, when did they start giving so much rice? And what fish there was.....don't see much, do you? Was mostly a few strips of shiromi (white fish) and ika. And looks like a mere shadow of its former self. I mean, I love natto and all that; but I didn't pay $15 for natto-gohan.

The miso soup was passable; the agedashi tofu, crisp, light, and creamy.

And the service; well that hasn't gotten better.

Kind of sad to see an old favorite lose its touch. I'm not ready to write Sakura off yet; I've had too many good meals here over the years. But it is somewhat disheartening.

Izakaya Sakura
3904 Convoy St Ste 121
San Diego, CA 92111

Comments

[Lynn @ Oh-So Yummy]

this is Hubby's favorite place for chicken katsu curry. I think that's the only thing I've had there (else time has made me forget the rest).

[kat]

expensive natto :(

[Kirk]

Hi Lynn - Sakura used to be a favorite of ours; but they've kind of dropped off over the years.

I know Kat......for real

[jack]

nooooo.....

[Kirk]

I know Jack....it was disappointing.....