IZAKAYA NIGHTS
Izakaya-Style Dining in San Diego
Relaxed, share-friendly Japanese plates in Clairemont Mesa. Ramen, udon, sushi, yakitori and our signature kamameshi, served in a cozy room made for lingering over good food with friends.
Rated 4.5 stars from 453 reviews · 5430 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Ste G · Open daily 5–10 PM
Call (858) 278-4228 to Reserve
What Izakaya Means at Okan Diner
An izakaya is a casual Japanese gathering place for food and drinks, built around many small plates meant to be shared. You order a few dishes, pass them around the table, add another round when you're ready, and stay as long as the conversation lasts. It is a place to linger rather than a place to be served a set course.
A sushi restaurant usually centers on the sushi counter and set courses, with the chef guiding the order from start to finish. Okan Diner works differently. Our menu runs well beyond sushi, with ramen, udon, yakitori skewers, kamameshi cooked in the pot, and plenty of izakaya plates to share, so the table decides the pace and the mix. Come for a salmon roll and udon, or order a little of everything.
The table decides the pace and the mix.
If you have not tried a menu this broad before, ask your server for highlights. Some dishes, like the chicken liver and agedashi broth, are less familiar than the usual staples, and they are often the ones diners remember. Call (858) 278-4228 with any questions before your visit.
Made for Solo Diners, Groups and Friends
Okan Diner suits a quiet dinner for one, a relaxed night out with friends, or a table of people sharing plates. Here is what regulars come in for.
- A cozy dinner for two or a solo meal at the counter-friendly room
- Small groups sharing izakaya plates, yakitori and udon
- A relaxed night out with friends, with a good drink selection
- Diners who want something a little unfamiliar, beyond the usual sushi
- Anyone chasing hearty comfort food, from curry to kamameshi
Planning a takeout order instead? See takeout and delivery, or reserve a table for dinner.