Restaurant Izakaya

Step through the door and you might forget you're in Portugal. Izakaya is exactly what its name promises: an authentic Japanese tavern, where the spirit of Tokyo's backstreets comes alive in Lisbon's Príncipe Real and Cascais. It is a place with no hurry, no formality—just a vibrant, chaotic warmth that wraps around you the moment you sit at the counter.

Everything revolves around that counter. Here, you have a front-row seat to a spectacle of precision and rhythm: chefs slicing, grilling, frying, and plating dishes born before your eyes. It is immersive, unfiltered, and deeply personal.

The menu matches the energy—intense flavours, authentic recipes, and combinations that ask no permission. Start with toro yokke chirashi, move to the cult-favourite kastu sando, and explore the range of yakitori, from heart to crispy skin. The karaage has become an addiction for many.

The vibe is set to music curated by DJ Kwan, blending R&B, funky, and hip-hop beats that cross Tokyo and Lisbon—sound as essential to the house as the food.

This approach has earned Izakaya a place in the MICHELIN Guide 2025 and the title of Restaurant of the Year in Cascais by Mesa Marcada.

Izakaya is where you come for strong flavours, good sake, and nights that stretch without asking. No rush, no filter—just the energy of the house.