Izakaya Ginji – Japanese
This bustling neighborhood haunt captures the spirited essence of a traditional Japanese pub, where warm lighting and the hum of lively conversation set the stage for a night of communal grazing. The kitchen turns out a playful parade of bold small plates, ranging from the refreshing, nutty crunch of sesame-dressed spinach to the savory indulgence of silken chicken liver paté and golden, kimchi-infused takoyaki.
301, East 4th Avenue +16503481110 https://izakayaginji.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, keto, halal, dairy-free, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, low-fat, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, atkins, low-cholesterol, gerd, alkaline, renal, carnivore, tlc, aip, raw-food, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Nibblers
- Edamame - $5.8: Steamed soybeans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $5.8: Light yet flavorful seaweed salad Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiyayakko - $6: Chilled tofu, ginger, scallion, bonito flakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takowasa - $7: Fresh octopus bits, wasabi Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver Paté with Crackers - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Hiyayakko - $6.5: Chilled tofu, kimchi, sesame oil Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nori-shio French Fries - $7: Seaweed-salt flavored french fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Goma Ae with Sesame - $6.8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame Cheese Sticks - $6.8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Takoyaki - $9 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takoyaki - $8: Deep fried savory pancake snack filled with diced octopus Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Renkon Chips - $8: Lotus chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Steamed Mussel - $12 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Tofu - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Ginji Salad - $16: Mixed greens, poached chicken, fresh tomato, pumpkin seeds, nori, house sesame dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad - $5.8: Mashed potato, cucumber, corn, aonori, mayo (3 servings) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mizuna Daikon Salad - $13: Japanese mustard greens, radish, sesame, ume-shiso dressing, bonito flakes Available at: dinner, lunch
Yakitori & Grill
- Hokkaido A5 Wagyu - $18: Certified marbled A5 from Hokkaido Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Scallion - $9.5: Chicken thigh topped with scallion citrus ponzu sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wagyu Rib Finger - $13: Juicy between-the-bone wagyu Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Liver - $9.5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Shiitake Mushroom - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Meatball - $9.8: House-seasoned meatball Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Scallop - $13: Japanese scallop wrapped in bacon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Okonomiyaki - $9.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tontoro Shio Yaki - $13: Grilled pork cheek with salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ika Maru Yaki - $26: Grilled whole Surume squid from Japan with sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Deep Fry & Tempura
- Age Dashi Tofu - $8: Deep fried tofu topped with ginger with dashi broth Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buta Bara Miso Glaze - $15: Deep fried slow cooked berkshire pork with sweet miso marinade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Chili Mayo - $15: White tiger shrimp with sweet chili sauce, mayo and dried aonori Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tori Kara Age - $9.8: Deep fried marinated chicken Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Tempura - $12: Shrimp tempura (4 pieces) Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab with House Tartar Sauce - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Rolls & Sashimi
- Ginji Lion King Roll - $20: Seared salmon, jalapeno, spicy cheese mayo on CA roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spider Crab Roll - $19: Deep fried soft shell crab, avocado, crab & kanikama blend Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sashimi - $15: 5 sashimi pieces Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Yellowtail Carpaccio - $17 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Beef Tongue Curry Rice - $17: Japanese homestyle curry Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mentaiko Carbonara - $19: Cod roe, cream, egg yolk, diced onion, scallion, nori Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginji Bento - $20: Salmon teriyaki, chicken cutlet, CA roll, shrimp mini shumai, seaweed salad, rice, potato salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ginji Chicken Ramen - $20: Chicken & vegetable broth, tonkotsu pork base, pork chashu, bok choy, scallion, boiled egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Don - $27: Grilled eel over rice bowl Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Mango Pudding - $9.5: Contains dairy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Houji Tea Panna Cotta - $9.5: Contains dairy Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Matcha Mini Cheese Cake - $5: Contains dairy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Miso Soup - $2 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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