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Roku Izakaya Now (Soft) Open on Market Street

by Hayeswire  • 
Mon. 
Oct 15, 2012, 6:50 am

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From the folks behind the JapaCurry food truck comes Roku, a new izakaya at 1819 Market Street (between Pisco and Sushi Zone).

An izakaya is akin to a Japanese gastropub. So, expect small plates and drinks aplenty. UrbanDaddy reports that one item on the drink menu will be shochu, a popular distilled beverage that lies somewhere in strength between sake and whiskey.

Roku soft-opened last Wednesday, which means they’re probably still working out the kinks. But Grubstreet says they’ll be opening for real-real tomorrow. Hours during the soft-launch have been 5pm to 10pm.

Click on through to UrbanDaddy for the full menu and some pics of the space — and if you’ve already given Roku a try, feel free to share your thoughts below.