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Shimbashi Izakaya Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA

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Cuisine Japanese
Hours Mon-Thurs 4-11pm; Fri 11:30am-2:30pm and 4-11pm; Sat noon-11pm; Sun noon-10pm; happy hour daily till 6pm
Location Ste. 201 (at 15th St.), Around Town
Transportation Bus: 101
Reservations Reservations recommended for weekends
Phone 858/523-0479
Web site http://www.shimbashi-restaurants.com
Prices Small plates $4-$16, sushi $3-$18, bento box lunch (Fri-Sun only) $16
Credit Cards AE,DISC,MC,V
Other Free 2-hr. parking in garage with validation

Shimbashi Izakaya Review

Re-creating the Japanese pub (izakaya) experience, this oceanview spot cooks up traditional fare. Incorporating seasonal products, it serves small plates designed for grazing; the menu includes authentic staples such as yakitori skewers of barbecued meats and vegetables, green-tea soba noodles, and shabu-shabu hot pots of thinly sliced beef in broth. You'll also find sushi and sashimi, and plenty of vegetarian offerings. Of course, you'll also find Japanese beer on tap and sake choices to keep both newbies and aficionados happy; the drink list also includes specialty cocktails, plum wine, and shochu, the bracing spirit distilled from barley, wheat, or potato that has gained popularity despite its use in feudal Japan as a disinfectant. Kampai!

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