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Westside - Inaba restaurant
7.5

Inaba

  • Westside
  • $$
  • Japanese
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Small portions, big flavor

Inaba's dishes are nothing short of culinary masterpieces. The Tempura Soba Set demonstrates a pairing of fresh soba noodles with a complementing crunch. The Soba/Udon Combos add a daily freshness that reflects the perfection in its taste, texture and sauces. The Soba Buckwheat Noodles, made from handpicked grains, add an authentic taste and health edge to your palette. Food diversity and freshness seem to be recognized hallmarks, creating a wonderful mix of flavors that tastes as authentic as it gets, despite less than sufficient portions.

  • Great Quality

    Sashimi and sushi consistently described as exceptionally fresh.

  • Bad Value

    Frequently described as overpriced for average food quality or small portions.

Top 3 dishes at Inaba

  1. 1

    Soba/Udon Combos 🏆

    Handmade, fresh daily with perfect texture and delicious dipping sauces.

    Soba/Udon Combos dish
  2. 2

    Tempura Soba Set

    Light, crispy tempura paired with perfectly cooked and fresh soba noodles.

    Tempura Soba Set dish
  3. 3

    Soba Buckwheat Noodles

    Hand-picked buckwheat from japan ensures fresh, fragrant, and healthy noodles.

    Soba Buckwheat Noodles dish

Vibe: Modern elegance with a twist

From the inside, Inaba paints a distinctly elegant and clean picture, making it a comfortable setting for romantic date nights. Coupled with a great selection of fancy sakes, the ambiance is inviting and intoxicating, in a good way. The exterior dress-down does not suppress the strong buzz that the interior exudes.

  • Great Drinks

    Great selection of fancy sakes, good sake list, huge sake selection.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Ambiance is generally well-received, with minor mentions of crowding or noise.

  • Negative Buzz

    Dated, rundown exterior and plaza, not reflecting the restaurant's interior.

Perks: Parking feast with a service treat

Despite sharing its parking space, you'll generally find a spot for your car. Step inside and get greeted by the comfortably spaced tables and the breezy outdoor seating. You may have to wait a bit if you're a walk-in, but once you're seated, the service is excellent, accommodating dietary restrictions and even making it easy for your kids to enjoy a great meal.

  • Easy To Hear

    Quiet, comfortably spaced tables, ideal for conversations and ambiance.

  • Okay Service

    Good service overall, though inconsistencies occur when busy.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Customers without reservations face long waits and sometimes neglected service.