Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm;
Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm;
Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Editorial Reviews
Despite some opening kinks, Chef Ikoma Kenjiro's effortless fusion of izakaya faves, French-inspired sauces and decidedly non-Japanese flavors - like icewine-marinated albacore tuna - merits a visit. Sashimi dishes are poetically plated, as are standouts Summer roll and deep-fried Alaska Crab Leg Roll. Booze menu leans heavily on artisan sake and Japanese vodka, with helpful pairing advice....
by blackbookmag
on October 16, 2010 from blackbookmag
Georgia Straight: He sits in Irashai’s sleek space and walks through four possible tiers: romaine, carrot, and daikon salad in a...
by Georgia Straight
on May 19, 2010 from urbanspoon
Nestled among the glass-and-steel towers of Coal Harbour, Irashai Grill is the sleek counterpart to its casual Kerrisdale cousin (see below). G.M. Ray Mok and executive head chef Ikoma Kenjiro strive for a seamless blend of Continental technique and traditional Japanese recipes. Imaginative sauces accentuate the fresh sweetness of raw-bar selections: shochu amaebi is Pacific prawn marinated in...
by vanmag
on October 07, 2009 from vanmag