In Japan, the original izakaya were traditional pubs in old buildings frequented by Japanese salarymen who would, after a long hard day at work, unwind and socialise over large amounts of sake, wines, spirits and snacks, and still go home for dinner.

Modern izakaya-style dining entails a new level of sophistication in Japanese cuisine. In izakaya-style dining, the sharing of small dishes of food such as robatayaki, yakitori, sushi, ramen, soba, and karaage, all paired with sakes, shochus, beers, wines and spirits, has a conviviality that sets an izakaya apart from the ordinary Japanese restaurant.

Today, izakaya-style dining is enjoyed all over the world by young sophisticates out for a good time with friends and family and are fast overtaking