Izakaya Carbondale

4.9

178 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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Thank you for visiting Kenichi Izakaya Carbondale. An Izakaya is a type of informal Japanese pub. At sake breweries during the late 18th century, people in Japan began using sake kegs as stools and snacks were served. This small plates menu was designed to encourage sharing amongst friends and family. Food is prepared in multiple kitchens and arrives as it is ready to ensure freshness. We make the majority of our menu in house, from scratch, and use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
We offer full sushi bar, kitchen and bar.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Grill
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(970) 340-4225
Website
http://www.izakayacarbondale.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Pablo Goodman

Location
225 Main St Unit 110, Carbondale, CO 81623
Neighborhood
Carbondale
Cross street
N 2nd St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Edamame$5.00
steamed organic edamame, sea salt
Spicy Edamame$6.00
steamed organic edamame, salt, chili, butter
Shichimi Fries$6.00
shichimi togarashi, shiro shoyu, miso salt, special sauce
Agedashi$7.00
crispy organic tofu, sweet dashi, bonito, scallion
Kimchee Fritters$11.00
house kimchee, organic mung bean fritter, sesame, apple
Blistered Shishito Peppers$13.00
yuzu, soy, truffle salt, romano
Chicken Skewers$7.00
free range chicken, tamari, scallion
Beef Skewers$9.00
shaved beef, sesame, garlic, tamari, kaiware
Karaage$12.00
japanese style fried chicken, tamari, ginger, yuzu kewpie, scallion
Ton Gyoza$15.00
boar pot stickers, pan seared w/ dried cherry nimono
Pork Buns$13.00
slow cooked cardamom pork belly, miso pickle, citrus kewpie, crispy shallots
Dynamite Popcorn Shrimp$16.00
wild caught shrimp, sweet pepper relish, spicy kewpie, masago, green onion, sweet soy

Entrees

Kimchee Fried Rice$15.00
garlic, ginger, egg, scallion
Pork Belly Confit & Kimchee Fried Rice$19.00
garlic, ginger, egg, scallion
Beef and Shrimp Yakisoba Noodles$21.00
beef, shrimp, stir-fry noodles, bok choy, pickled fresnos, oyster sauce, bonito, kewpie, onori
Ginger Soy American Kobe Sirloin$25.00
miso roasted veggies, crispy garlic, shiso chimichurri, steamed rice
Crispy Miso Tofu$16.00
organic tofu, ginger-soy vegetables, steamed rice
Yosenabe$21.00
(Japanese Hot Pot) beef, shrimp, pork and vegetable hot pot, steamed rice
Miso Black Cod$29.00
wild alaskan black cod, miso, tamari, yuzu, shitake, baby bok choy, truffle salt, steamed rice
Pineapple Teriyaki
seasonal vegetables, house pineapple teriyaki, steamed rice
- Chicken$17.00
- Salmon$21.00

Sushi

Classic Rolls

Cucumber / Avocado$6.00
Tuna$8.00
Salmon$7.00
Yellowtail Scallion$8.00
Tempura Shrimp$11.00
Eel$12.00
cucumber, avocado
Spicy Tuna$13.00
cucumber, avocado
California$12.00
crab, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo
Spider$16.00
soft shell crab, cucumber, kaiware, yamagobo, spicy kewpie, teriyaki, sesame

Inside Out Rolls

Spicy Crunchy Salmon$15.00
cucumber, avocado, scallion, topped with spicy salmon, spicy teriyaki, tempura bits
Izakaya Special$18.00
tuna, snow crab, cucumber, avocado, topped with masago
Carbontail$19.00
cucumber, avocado, scallion, kaiware, topped with yellowtail, serrano, basil-yuzu tamari, sesame
Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail$15.00
spicy yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, tempura bits, shichimi
Blake$16.00
tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, topped with spicy tuna, teriyaki, sesame

Plant Based Rolls

Garden$11.00
spinach, carrot, cucumber, avocado, sweet potato
Mikuni$11.00
shiitakes, spinach, menma, yamagobo, truffle salt, osonori, kewpie, crispy garlic

Specialty Sashimi

Yellowtail Serrano Sashimi
serrano, basil yuzu tamari
- 4 Piece$18.00
- 6 Piece$25.00
Torched Salmon Sashimi
dried shiso, dried miso, ground sesame, garlic oil, tosazu
- 4 Piece$17.00
- 6 Piece$24.00

Nigiri

Tuna
- 2 Piece$12.00
Salmon
- 2 Piece$10.00
Yellowtail
- 2 Piece$11.00
Albacore Tataki
- 2 Piece$10.00
Eel
- 2 Piece$11.00

Sashimi

Tuna
- 4 Piece$18.00
Salmon
- 4 Piece$16.00
Yellowtail
- 4 Piece$17.00
Albacore Tataki
- 4 Piece$15.00
Eel
- 4 Piece$16.00

Sushi Style Donburi (Rice Bowls)

Tuna Ponzu Poki Don$17.00
hawaiian ahi, cucumber, citrus ponzu, seaweed salad, wakame, chili, sesame, osanori, gari
Spicy Crunchy Salmon Don$15.00
spicy salmon, cucumber, avocado, scallion, tempura bits, spicy teriyaki, sesame, osanori, gari
Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail Don$15.00
spicy yellowtail, cucumber, avocado, tempura bits, shichimi, sesame, osanori, gari
Carbontail Don$19.00
yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, scallion, kaiware, serrano, basil-yuzu tamari, sesame, osanori, gari
Blake Don$16.00
spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, teriyaki, sesame, osanori, gari
Mikuni Don$11.00
shiitake mushrooms, spinach, yamagobo, menma, kewpie, truffle salt, crispy garlic, sesame, osanori, gari

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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TiffanyH
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Izakaya is innovative and the food is outstanding each time we visit. The service is also excellent.
JH
JohnH
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. Server Dylan was excellent.
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LeighL
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always dinner and service was great -- really can't go wrong with anything on the menu!
MT
MarcieT
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service as always and the food was exceptional!! Thanks for a great date night with friends.
RB
RajB
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Got the recommendation from people who live in Carbondale. They were not wrong. Great food. Not noisy. Not crazy priced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Birthday dinner- food was good. Service was great.
J
Jmldenver
Denver
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! We didn’t know what to expect but went on a recommendation from a friend. Izakaya is fantastic. The service was exceptional and the general vibe was very friendly. The food was outstanding, and the design aesthetic of the restaurant looked like it was set in a much larger cosmopolitan city. Overall it really exceeded our expectations. They also have a gluten free menu which was a big bonus.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
After arriving for our reservation for a table for 2, we opted to sit at the bar rather than the offered 2 top next to door. It was snowing outside. That’s the worst of it. Food great, sake great, service great, and recommendations outstanding. Love this place.
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Susan
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Family dinner. Delicious appetizer specials . Everyone’s food was really good. Excellent service , comfortable booth, not too loud an environment made for overall pleasant experience . Highly recommend.
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kendiluna
Baltimore
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Arrived for an early reservation, but didn’t leave until 7:15 — had a great dining experience and can’t wait to go back. Forrest was our server and had great knowledge of the menu!
GD
1GlamDesigner
Washington DC
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Izakaya! The sushi is super fresh and creative. The Kraft cocktails are masterful. The miso black cod is divine. The menu is inspired and inventive with seasonal cuisine. Outstanding service. Like coming home.
MC
MarieClaireK
Las Vegas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
4 star rating. Enjoyed the food. Server was reliable, a bit short and not very friendly, but did her job well. It is always cold in the winter with the door opening often.
SY
ShaunaY
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the food and ambiance of Izakaya!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect. Food was also amazing
NP
NinaP
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always....food was delicious, delivered with a simple beauty, described by immensely knowledgeable servers. Gotta say, though, we are regulars!
J
Janabelle
Seattle
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our reservation was for 3 on a very busy Friday evening - when our guest became ill and we had to adjust numbers I also asked if we could possibly adjust our reservation time to much earlier. The hostess I spoke with on the phone as well as in person was helpful and as accommodating and polite as could be. Heather, our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about everything on the menu and helpful giving guidance when we asked. Oh and the food - simply fresh and delicious and amazing.
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SuzieF
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The experience was wonderful! Even if the food was terrible we still would have had the best time because our server was SO funny and amazing. Unfortunately I don't remember his name but he had a bun and a beard. The food was excellent, and the atmosphere was inviting and fun. Next time we're in Carbondale we will definitely come back!
HW
HeatherW
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cozy and just energetic enough of an atmosphere. Lighting and music are perfect, spacing of tables allows for private conversation. Very attentive service, fresh nightly specials, food is consistently delicious. Warm greeting from friendly hostess. Thanks for another great evening, Izakaya. By far the best dining experience in Carbondale!
ML
MonicaL
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed when we dine at Izakaya! Always such a great experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing.
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Becky
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great!!! Excellent server who was extremely kind, patient and efficient with our order. We had an 18 month old in our party and server was amazing! Much appreciated 😊
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect service, food and atmosphere.
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austinfin
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
always very good service, food and ambience. lovely restaurant
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service, the sushi is top notch. You can definitely just eat appetizers and sushi if you want.
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PamS
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entrées are small so be prepared to $$$ if you arrive very hungry. We usually buy lots of apps and split them. Our server was fantastic.. some items were slow coming out but they were busy. We Love Izakaya and go a few times a year. Bill for 4 with tip was $450 but we were hungry!!
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Tonyd
Denver
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything is always top notch. Unique and creative presentations and as fresh as it gets. It’s our favorite sushi restaurant in the valley! Don’t miss the torched salmon!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Forrest is very knowledgeable and an amazing waiter. Great food, great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We love this restaurant! Great sushi and ambience!
KP
KevinP
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great place. Don’t eat the Soft Shell Crab. Real Fishy.
SG
SummerGlitter
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, amazing food, all in all 10/10!
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Guggs
Denver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as always. Fish is really fresh. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Kitchen was incredibly slow. Food was mediocre at best and extremely overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat at izakaya all the time. One of our favorites. We took our friends from out of town for this reservation and they loved everything!
ML
MonicaL
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Izakaya, our favorite, never disappoints!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner at Izakaya for the AVSC Fundraiser night!
RR
RoseR
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cheauxchi Rocks! He suggested excellent dishes and paired them well with cocktails and Sake. It was a really excellent evening!
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littlebee
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The flavors of the food are amazing. The miso black cod was one of the best dishes I’ve had
SS
SindyS
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and drinks. The atmosphere was nice on Tuesday.
TR
TheRagans
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We loved our first dinner at izakaya! We went as a family for my birthday and the food was amazing. The service was a little slow, but it was 1st Friday and the restaurant was full, so that wasn’t a surprise. We will just budget more time next time we go. Prices were as expected. We will be back!
C
Chuckie
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner!

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Izakaya Carbondale is rated 4.9 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

Izakaya Carbondale does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 PM

225 Main St Unit 110, Carbondale, CO 81623

Additional information

Cross street
N 2nd St
Neighborhood
Carbondale
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Japanese, Asian, Grill
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Pablo Goodman
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.izakayacarbondale.com/
Phone number
(970) 340-4225

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Izakaya Carbondale

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Soup / Ramen

Miso Soup$5.00

Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen$17.00

Miso Vegetable Ramen$15.00

Salads

Sesame Seaweed Salad$5.00

Hijiki and Lotus Root Salad$7.00

House Organic Greens$9.00

Albacore and Seaweed Salad$19.00

Izakaya Style

Edamame$5.00

Spicy Edamame$6.00

Shichimi Fries$6.00

Agedashi$7.00

Kimchee Fritters$11.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$13.00

Chicken Skewers$7.00

Beef Skewers$9.00

Karaage$12.00

Ton Gyoza$15.00

Pork Buns$13.00

Dynamite Popcorn Shrimp$16.00

Entrees

Kimchee Fried Rice$15.00

Pork Belly Confit & Kimchee Fried Rice$19.00

Beef and Shrimp Yakisoba Noodles$21.00

Ginger Soy American Kobe Sirloin$25.00

Crispy Miso Tofu$16.00

Yosenabe$21.00

Miso Black Cod$29.00

Pineapple Teriyaki

Sushi

Classic Rolls

Cucumber / Avocado$6.00

Tuna$8.00

Salmon$7.00

Yellowtail Scallion$8.00

Tempura Shrimp$11.00

Eel$12.00

Spicy Tuna$13.00

California$12.00

Spider$16.00

Inside Out Rolls

Spicy Crunchy Salmon$15.00

Izakaya Special$18.00

Carbontail$19.00

Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail$15.00

Blake$16.00

Plant Based Rolls

Garden$11.00

Mikuni$11.00

Specialty Sashimi

Yellowtail Serrano Sashimi

Torched Salmon Sashimi

Nigiri

Tuna

Salmon

Yellowtail

Albacore Tataki

Eel

Sashimi

Tuna

Salmon

Yellowtail

Albacore Tataki

Eel

Sushi Style Donburi (Rice Bowls)

Tuna Ponzu Poki Don$17.00

Spicy Crunchy Salmon Don$15.00

Spicy Crunchy Yellowtail Don$15.00

Carbontail Don$19.00

Blake Don$16.00

Mikuni Don$11.00

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