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You can\u2019t help but enjoy the smell of charcoal-grilled yakiroti<\/a> when you walked past Ichir\u014d Izakaya<\/a> on South Main.<\/p>\n

I simply couldn\u2019t pass up a grilled dinner\u2013 especially since I don\u2019t own a grill myself at home.<\/p>\n

\u201cIzakaya\u201d is traditionally a type of Japanese bar that serves small snacks and alcoholic drinks. In English, it directly translates to \u201cstay-drink-place<\/a>.\u201d Think of it as the Japanese version of an Irish pub or Spanish tapas bar.<\/p>\n

\"The The inside space at Ichir\u014d Izakaya in South Main of Fort Worth has bar seating with a view of charcoal grills, as well as booths and tables. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com <\/p>\n

The narrow space is decked out in natural woods and vivid chochin lanterns<\/a>. Though the restaurant doesn\u2019t serve sushi, it still has bar seating\u2013 similar to a sushi bar\u2013 where you can watch kitchen staff cook the yakitori on the indoor grills.<\/p>\n

The menu has something for any palate\u2013 meat lovers, pescetarians and vegetarians. And the drink menu is complete with food-pairing suggestions. If you don\u2019t know where to start, start with a glass of osake.<\/p>\n

Most dishes have minimal ingredients, but they are executed flawlessly. In my opinion, simplicity is what makes Ichir\u014d Izakaya attractive.<\/p>\n

\"Charcoal Charcoal grilled skewers at Ichir\u014d Izakaya on Wednesday, Feb, 25 in Fort Worth. Pictured here is ribeye, corn, shishito peppers and negima chicken thighs. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com How to order at Ichir\u014d Izakaya<\/p>\n

Though the menu offers grilled yakitori skewers for no more than $7, the concept is set up for dinner guests to order multiple small plates. They suggest starting with a cocktail and one to two small plates, moving to five to seven yakitori skewers and ending with a final dish.<\/p>\n

Pro-tip: scanning the table\u2019s QR code will take you to their website where you can see photos of the dishes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I ordered a cocktail, two small plates and six skewers and dessert\u2013 which was plenty. Expect to spend $30 to $50 per guest.<\/p>\n

\"The The Toki cirtus highball (left) and the ginger highball (right) at Ichir\u014d Izakaya on Wednesday, Feb, 25 in Fort Worth. Both are made with Japanese whiskey and soda water. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com <\/p>\n

My ginger highball was very whiskey forward. I ordered this because it was happy hour, and it paired well with spicy skewers and miso glazed meats.<\/p>\n

The fried lotus root and pan seared shumai dumplings were recommended. I wasn\u2019t sure what to expect with lotus root however the texture is addicting\u2013 very similar to tempura. The spices are what I tasted the most.<\/p>\n

And, can you go wrong with crispy bottomed dumplings? These were filled with pork and tasted very ginger forward. Scrumptious.<\/p>\n

Next time I plan to order the takoyaki\u2013 fried octopus puffs.<\/p>\n

\"Fried Fried lotus root and pan-seared shumai dumplings at Ichir\u014d Izakaya on Wednesday, Feb, 25 in Fort Worth. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com <\/p>\n

For my skewers I went with the negima (chicken thighs and scallions), soy-marinated ribeye, shishito peppers and charred corn. Everything was grilled excellently.<\/p>\n

Ribeye skewers are a must order\u2013 tender, fatty, sweet but still salty. The scallions on the negima skewer add a bright tang to the juicy chicken thighs. Corn is buttery and smokey while the shishitos you can pass on.<\/p>\n

I also got a taste of the grilled teriyaki yellowtail which had a delicious sticky glaze and flaky inside. You\u2019ll love the Japanese pork sausage skewers if you like Texas barbecue sausage.<\/p>\n

\"Grilled Grilled Japanese style pork sausage at Ichir\u014d Izakaya on Wednesday, Feb, 25 in Fort Worth. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com <\/p>\n

Finally, I finished by inhaling the matcha cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e. This item stays on the menu year-round but Ichir\u014d Izakaya also rotates house-made seasonal desserts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I love cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e and I love matcha, so I loved this. It\u2019s not too sweet, but rich and creamy with a crackly sugar torched top.<\/p>\n

\"The The matcha cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e is a dessert offered year-round at Ichir\u014d Izakaya on Wednesday, Feb, 25 in Fort Worth. Ella Gonzales egonzales@star-telegram.com Japanese izakaya bar in Fort Worth<\/p>\n

The South Main neighborhood is home to local favorites<\/a> like Tinie\u2019s, Panther City Barbecue, and Coco Shrimp, but it lacked a Japanese restaurant until Ichir\u014d Izakaya opened its doors at 401 Bryan Ave.<\/p>\n

Ichir\u014d Izakaya is open for dinner only: Sunday to Thursday from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Closed Mondays.<\/p>\n

Happy hour, or \u201cKanapi hour,\u201d offers $4 beers and $8 highball cocktails. It is Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Pro-tip: call to make a reservation. Due to the small space, popularity, and limited hours, this place can get packed. Or, if you are planning on walking in, make it an early dinner and arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. (I went on a Wednesday at 5 p.m. and was seated immediately).<\/p>\n

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Ella Gonzales is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions and write about life in North Texas. Ella mainly writes about local restaurants and where to find good deals around town.\n <\/p>\n