Izakaya Jiro

Best Known For

Grilled marinated black cod, with miso sauce and sides of steamed rice and green salad.

For sake and Japanese bites dished out in a cool urban style, take to Izakaya Jiro on Glenferrie Road. Popular among Hawthorn locals, Izakaya Jiro personifies eclectic Tokyo chic where giant cut-outs of 18th-century woodblock prints stick to exposed brick, threaded sake cups swing above the bar and a dim glow pleasantly permeates. Designed for sharing, Izakaya Jiro’s menu is made up of traditional plates of fresh sushi and sashimi, as well as grilled and deep-fried dishes. Pair a glass of Japanese beer with a spread of plates sure to entice – maybe grilled lobster tail with chilli mayo and mushrooms - or delve into pan-fried pork belly, cooked in soy and ginger sauce, on a bed of vegetables. Those with more adventurous tastes opt for grilled eel topped with Japanese sansho pepper.