Ryu Izakaya
Ryu Izakaya
Yuzu Cheesecake
Chirashi
My favorite
Mr Fuji Roll
Hokkaido Roll
Baby octopus with cold ramen
Fried Brussle spount
Rainbow Roll
Fried oyster
Red Miso Ramen
Yakitori Assortment
Spider Bomb
Tako Salad
Winter sangria
Bulgogi Donburi
Yakitori
food
Beef Tataki
Takoyaki balls & Octopus legs
Sushi
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Ameena A.
Feb 27, 2025
My partner and I found this place to be delicious, cute/clean, and it had good service! We got both sushi and curry, and we preferred the sushi over the curry (although both were still good). It is slightly slightly pricier than our typical sushi spot - however, it was nice to go somewhere new and try it out. Definitely a spot to check out, and although we have our typical sushi spot still, we'll probably return here when we want another nice place to go to!
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Joshua K.
Jan 5, 2025
I recently got the chicken drunken udon for takeout and it arrived on time. The chicken drunken udon was fine-the portion size was a bit small, the chicken a bit chewy, although the udon were good.
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Tara L.
Aug 31, 2024
This spot is definitely a gem! Reasonable prices, cozy and casual atmosphere, great service and delicious sushi is definitely a winning combo. I ordered a roll that was a special, so I can't remember the name because it's not on their standard menu. But basically it was some kind of crunchy salmon roll, topped with more salmon, avocado and served with a special dipping sauce that had a tangy, spicy zip to it. Seriously, it was so good! I'm still thinking about it and might just begin to crave it. All of the ingredients were so fresh, so I immediately knew this was a good mark of their sushi quality. I also ordered the grilled squid appetizer. I honestly figured it was a dish that would be impossible not to like since I love grilled squid in even its most simple form. Unfortunately, it was a miss for me. The squid was so tough it seemed perhaps it has been over cooked. Either way, presentation of both dishes as well as every dish I saw being ordered around me looked amazing and I'm already very eager to return!
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Terry G.
Feb 17, 2025
Food is good. Service kind of slow. Like the yakitori selection but wish they came out on the grill to stay warm. Been here twice and definitely recommend
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Arianna P.
Jul 17, 2024
Similarly priced to Genki although i don't think the quality is on the same level. The eel yakitori had an off taste & was not deboned. The beef yakitori needed salt. The chicken was nothing special although the pork belly was good. We also ordered the Oryu roll(not pictured) and it was decent, although the paired sauce was a nice touch. Out of everything, the spicy tuna tartare was our favorite.I'd recommend for a lunch date or gathering and to go seemed popular as well.
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Brian C.
Jul 1, 2024
Unexpectedly nice and upscale yet casual Japanese restaurant in south Arlington. Came for lunch in July 2024.*Food: All excellent given the price. They offer a $1 nigiri/sashimi deal (with some types costing $2-5 per piece). Excellent value given the price, as all the fish were fresh and flavorful. Also had the chicken karaage and skewers, both would recommend.*Service: Phenomenal. The waiter we had was incredibly attentive. Brought extra napkins when he saw our newborn spitting up. *Ambiance: Nice, clean, quiet, and cutely decorated.
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Sonya M.
May 27, 2024
Visited Ryu Izakaya for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and while the experience wasn't terrible, it certainly didn't stand out.**Ambiance: The restaurant has a cozy, atmosphere with dim lighting and traditional decor. The staff were friendly and greeted us warmly when we arrived. Our table was ready on time, and the initial service was prompt.**Food: Unfortunately, the food was just mediocre. The spicy miso ramen was the biggest disappointment; the broth was okay and pretty average as far as ramens go. The bamboo shoots should usually be pretty soft but these were too crunchy and the chashu pork wasn't very soft either. The sushi rolls were fresh but lacked the flavor and creativity we expected from an izakaya. The green tea ice cream was pretty good though.**Bathrooms: the bathrooms weren't located inside the building (which I'm never fond of) but were out the back of the building and inside of a sketchy Days Inn where it definitely felt like some drug deals could go down back there. The bathrooms weren't the cleanest, and I wouldn't have felt comfortable changing my 11-month old in there given the lack of visibility to the rest of the restaurant. Overall, Ryu Izakaya is an okay place to eat if you're not expecting anything spectacular. The ambiance is pleasant, but the food leaves much to be desired. You're better off going to one of the other Izakaya locations which have better food and a better overall ambiance.
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Ailun H.
Apr 25, 2024
My friend and I stopped by for dinner yesterday since we wanted Japanese food that we both have yet to try. Ryu Izakaya's been on my list ever since they opened, so I was pretty excited to try! The service was quick and we were able to get our food within a reasonable amount of time.YAKITORI ASSORTMENTFor ~22.00, we got six yakitoris: bacon wrapped asparagus, zucchini, beef, chicken gizzard, chicken thigh and chicken wing. My favorite were the chicken gizzard (great texture and flavor) and the bacon wrapped asparagus (juicy and also contained a piece of leek). Everything was just aight. Flavor was decent. The beef was really tough. Overall, I would get it if you wanna try a variety of yakitori. Otherwise, I'd skip and go with a couple you know you'd like.QUAIL EGG YAKITORIMy friend and I love quail eggs, so we got one of these to try. Not much flavor, though so that was a bit disappointing.CHICKEN GIZZARD YAKITORIWe enjoyed it so much we got two more so we could each have one. Very crunchy texture with smoky flavors. Chicken gizzard is not one to skip.SPICY TUNA AVOCADO TARTAREA good amount of spicy tuna wrapped around delicately sliced avocado formed in a shape of a flower almost, then topped with some crunchy flakes on top. This was a great item to share and the spicy tuna was well seasoned with some sweetness, too. CHIRASHIThe chirashi bowl was pretty sizable which my friend and I split. I don't think a lot of the fish here was that fresh as there were a few pieces in there that I did not enjoy and found really fishy (tuna and this other lightly seared fish). Overall, not a huge fan. I rather get a bowl of raw fish where I'm able to pick my favorites (even if it's as basic as salmon and yellowtail).YUZU CHEESECAKE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAMThis was a delightful dessert to end our meal. The cheesecake had a strong yuzu flavor that we both really enjoyed. There was a strawberry that's been thinly sliced on the side, a pile of whipped cream and a scoop of vanilla ice cream that sat on top of a bed of graham cracker bits. Great combination of sweets, we'd recommend.Overall, everything was fine/above average, but nothing phenomenal. Also, the prices are pretty $$$ given that we paid about 50pp (after tip and tax) and not too full either. 3.5/5 but will bump to a 4/5.
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Donyiel C.
Jan 28, 2024
This a late review as I visited here a few months ago. After a long day of wine tasting, some friends and I were starving and needed some food! A friend who lives close by recommended this place. It was a solid choice. Service was great and prompt. The place isn't large but they made good use of the space!Food was very flavorful and prices decent. If I'm ever in this area, I'd dine here again!
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Maureen N.
Feb 24, 2025
The menu has a lot of options. Typically drinks at Asian restaurants are terrible. This place has some good cocktail options. For families, there are tables with booths. Adults can also sit in the bar area. The sushi is great. Overall, a great addition to the pike.
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