Is Izakaya Osen Irvine an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?

Yes — Izakaya Osen Irvine is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.

Where is Izakaya Osen Irvine located?

Izakaya Osen Irvine is located at 2000 Main St Ste 100, Irvine, CA 92614-7202, Los Angeles, USA in the Irvine neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Izakaya Osen Irvine?

Izakaya Osen Irvine accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Izakaya Osen Irvine?

Izakaya Osen Irvine sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.

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Izakaya Osen Irvine

Name: Izakaya Osen Irvine
Address: 2000 Main St Ste 100, Irvine, CA 92614-7202, Los Angeles, USA
Telephone: +1 949-308-4290
Price range: ¥¥

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An authentic Japanese izakaya in Irvine since 2022 — kushiyaki, sashimi, and daily-flown Japanese fish in a traditional sake-bar format run by the Japanese-trained Osen Group.

Price: ¥¥
Area: Irvine
Since: 2022
Owner: Chef Cho (Osen Group)

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About

Izakaya Osen opened in Irvine in October 2022 as the Southern California expansion of the San Francisco-based Osen Group. Run by Chef Cho (who has Korean heritage but Japanese izakaya training), the restaurant emphasizes premium fish flown daily from Japan and traditional kushiyaki on the grill.

Neighborhood & visiting

Izakaya Osen Irvine sits in Irvine, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide

Premium fish flown daily from Japan
Osen Group's traditional izakaya format: kushiyaki, sashimi, sake
Greer's OC recognized: 'authentic Japanese izakaya'

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Frequently asked

About Izakaya Osen Irvine

Is Izakaya Osen Irvine an authentic izakaya restaurant in Los Angeles?: Yes — Izakaya Osen Irvine is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Izakaya Osen Irvine located?: Izakaya Osen Irvine is located at 2000 Main St Ste 100, Irvine, CA 92614-7202, Los Angeles, USA in the Irvine neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Izakaya Osen Irvine?: Izakaya Osen Irvine accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Izakaya Osen Irvine?: Izakaya Osen Irvine sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Los Angeles.

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