Ginya Izakaya

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I am going to skip past all the filler sentences and just say that if you want traditional Japanese food this is the place to go. Finding a seat here with a party greater than four can be difficult when its busy but don’t let that hinder you from coming! The wait staff is extremely friendly and does their best to get you seated quickly and make sure your experience is pleasant. Even the cooks were friendly, we sat at the bar, which has a glass window that peers into the kitchen, and were greeted with smiles from the chefs.
Ok lets get to the food. Ramen, ramen, ramen, and more ramen. In my opinion that is what you should order here. The spicy tonkotsu ramen and the tonkotsu tan tan ramen are my favorites! One of my friends ordered the dumplings and the other ordered sushi, all of us were very happy with what we ordered! The mushrooms in sea salt were also very good as a single person appetizer, and cheap at only $ 3!
Listen, stop reading reviews about this place and just come here. It’s freaking good.

First time visiting a authentic Japanese restaurant. Loved the décor and ambiance.
The food is otherworldly! man! Loved the ramen as well as the sushi. Holding back on one star, since i requested for suggestions on which sake to try and the waiter didn’t have any opinions.
Will be back again!

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[Time & Date of visit]: Sunday evening, 7pm
[Party Size]: 2
[Location/​Ambiance]:
Location: On the same side of Little Azio within the Berkeley Heights strip, right by the Northside Dr NE.
Parking: Spacious.
Exiting: If you are trying to make a left out of the center, it’s best to cut behind Ginya on the right and exit to Bellemeade Ave NW. There you will have the light to assist you.
Inside: The décor is very similar to Shoya’s but feels a little more cramped. White Walls and dark wooden tables and chairs matching the wall siding and trimming. I feel that majority of the tables are for two. Large groups will be better suited for the private rooms if available.
[Service]:
For a cold Sunday evening there were groups of 2 – 3 people waiting before us, and more coming after. In the middle between the sushi bar and hostess /​bar area are benches for people to sit and wait, while looking over the giant size menu. The server doing double duty as the hostess, quoted us about 15 min wait time. We were seated within 10 mins.
I think they under estimated how much people were wanting to get out of the cold and enjoy a warm bowl of ramen, because they seem understaffed that night.
After ordering, our food arrived within 15 – 18 mins staggered from the appetizers and entrees.
Water refills were a bit lagging. Maybe if we ordered saki, they were would have catered to us more like the table next to us. Which had 2 – 3 bottles between a Japanese couple. Order the complimentary matcha green tea and water so you won’t be thirsty.
[Food Highlights]:
Seaweed Salad — $ 4 — Looks can be a little deceiving as they garnished it with strips of dark dried seaweed on top of a bed of some kind of greens. Once you get the dried seaweed out, it’s business as usual. Taste and presentation wise.
Tuna tartare — $ 8 — An ingredient from this is not on the menu I believe, but our server did advise us that it contains nuts. Hard to tell as the tuna and any seasoning masked the minced pieces. Walnuts I guess? Missing was avocado for Ginya’s version. It’s a little odd just due to the nuts texture wise I feel, in between the slices of tuna. Worth a try, but I’m not too big a fan.
Ginya Don — $ 17 — Thick slices of tuna and salmon, escorted with bbq eel with a slight coat of sweet eel sauce atop a mound of rice. My friend was gracious to satisfy my bbq eel craving and share that portion with me. She seemed stuffed munching down the fish and didn’t make too much of a dent into the rice. This is pretty filling.
Miso Butter Corn Ramen — The broth, with the mixture of miso and butter (yes, actual butter) comes out tasting pretty hearty I think. I think if adding a few dabs of hot sauce or similar condiment could take this up a slight notch. I just have a big craving for chashu pork, so I skipped out on the tan tan pork this visit. Worth a try if you can’t handle spicy ramen.
Taiyaki — $ 8 — A pair of «baked» fish shaped street food, with a red bean filling. Pretty balanced on sweetness. If you aren’t feeling the ice cream, try adding an apple or persimmon slice on each bite. Worth a try if you want more of an Asian dessert.
{Summary}:
I agree with most of the other Unilocalers reviews, this sister store has almost an identical menu as Shoya Izakaya in Chamblee. Which I take as good, for anyone ITP that doesn’t want to travel further for modestly priced Japanese food. One thing I do notice, they have more options for ramen. Service could use some improvement once they figure out their flow of customers. Overall, I still enjoyed the experience. 3.5 leaning to 4 stars.

If you live in Midtown, Ginya is a really convenient Japanese spot with great, reasonably priced food. However, I do think some of the listed food is on the pricier side. The menu is exactly the same as its sister restaurant Shoya and provides MANY MANY OPTIONS. I love getting the hot green tea and I believe it’s complimentary! My favorites include their spicy tonkatsu ramen, nabeyaki udon, salmon oyako don (!!!), tuna tartare (!!!) and the assorted little dishes. If you want dessert, get the taiyaki (fish-​shaped cake with red bean paste filling) because it is soooo good (better than Shoya’s). I’ve definitely frequented this spot a number of times for the great location and great food and will continue to do so.

Do you want the great Shoya experience but live on the other end of town? Well, friend, you’re in luck!
Tucked away in a nice looking shopping center off of Northside Drive, Ginya Izakaya provides you with some great options for Japanese food. The interior has that same vibe as Shoya, one that makes you feel like you’re almost in Japan– dark wooden walls and tables, with simple, traditional décor. I got there a little early, right around 6:30pm on a weekday, so I was seated immediately. It got more crowded as the night went on, so if you want to have a large party here, it may be wise to call ahead for a reservation.
The server got our drinks and appetizers within minutes, and they came back quickly as well. The menu is quite extensive, from appetizers and sushi, to the shochu alcohol drinks. The whole night, he was very attentive and overall fantastic.
As others have mentioned, I think their selection of noodles is actually a little better than Shoya, so that’s what I ended up getting. A popular item seems to be the Tonkatsu Tan Tan Ramen. The creamy mixture of pork, chicken, and vegetable broth with soy sauce was visually distinct from other ramens I’ve had in the past. You can tell there’s more fat in the broth from the oil bubbles, as well as the flavor. It’s very flavorful, with hint of spice although I wouldn’t call it hot. You also have some scallion, bok choy and bamboo pieces that provide some texture contrast. The noodles themselves weren’t super thin, and not overly tender either. They skimp on the ground beef, but that’s the only minor complaint you’ll have.
I also got a 2 piece salmon nigiri (sake), as I often do. I was very pleased! The fish was soft and fatty, the rice well seasoned, and the wasabi under the fish wasn’t overpowering. Overall great food, though not quite blow your mind great. And you get it for a good value since my ticket was under $ 20.
Food wise, it’s pretty much on par with Shoya. The slightest reason I prefer the original over Ginya is that feel of authenticity in the air. At Shoya, you pretty much hear Japanese chatter all around you, as there seems to be more customers and definitely more staff that speak it. At Ginya, you know you’re eating in Atlanta, and that illusion of being in Japan is not there.

Ginya is a sister restaurant of Shoya Izakaya. Their menu was very similar with Shoya’s too, like 80% similar. The only difference I can tell is they have extended menu for ramen.
One good thing about new restaurant is that they do provide good quality food, with less people know about them. My friend and I arrived in New Year’s Eve. It was a surprise that there was no wait, and it was not fully occupied. But the food was awesome. To be honest, I would image I got these dishes back three years ago in Shoya, when they didn’t degrade everything so much because of the amount of customers they served.
We ordered $ 10 for 5 skewers (Why not for the cheap price!) and entrees. I liked their skewers, but the sea salt option really made them a little bland. At that day, the 5 skewers were peppers, chicken tender, pork belly, chicken gizzards, and chicken wings. It was a good deal. The pepper skewers were fresh, and chicken wings were grilled nicely.
That was also my first time to try salmon rice. When it came out, it was topped with fish roes, salmon butter and egg. The stone bowl was sizzling hot. Mixing them in a Korean way, and then you get delicious Salmon Don. Also not bad portion-​wise.
The ice cream tempura was great. The outside tempura skin was fluffy, while the inside was matcha ice cream! Again, it was my first time, I couldn’t have any comparison. But I believe I should give them some credit for bringing ice cream tempura into the desert menu.
The service was also good. All in all, Ginya Izakaya is a good place to have small dishes while not so many people know about its existence. So go, and try it yourself.

I just visited this restaurant for the first time tonight, and I am so glad that Ginya Izakaya is in town. I think it Ginya does a great job of making traditional Japanese food accessible to the Westside. Even the atmosphere feels authentic, down to the Japanese pop music playing softly in the background. They have a variety of authentic dishes, and I honestly think that there is something for everyone here.
My husband and I got miso Tan-​Tan Ramen, shio Ramen, a chicken yakitori stick and a chicken skin yakitori stick (both in the teriyaki flavor), BBQ eel nigiri and a tuna roll. Everything tastes very good, but the miso tan tan ramen was my favorite. It’s wasn’t very spicy but had enough Sichuan oil to bring that extra warmth. This bowl is perfect for winter! I do wish the chicken skin yakitori had been crispier, but the flavor was excellent and it made the food hard to put down. I wasn’t expecting my eel nigiri to be so soft, because usually it’s a bit firmer when I have it elsewhere, but the flavor was very nicely done, too.
The restaurant offers complementary green tea. I highly recommend it. The flavor is rich yet light. They mix matcha powder was hot water right before serving.
Ginya can prepare its food, including its ramen, to go. They ship off the ramen with the broth and noodles in the same container, though, so you will want to eat it soon after leaving the restaurant so the noodles don’t soak up all the broth. I’ll definitely be doing this soon in the future!

Pretty small & cozy restaurant. The menu is pretty much identical to Shoya’s menu. Great food & our server was wonderful! Most items on the menu are small plates with the exception of ramen & rice bowls. We called ahead for a party of 7 and got the private booth/​room, where you have to take off your shoes to enter.
Highly recommend these items:
~ spicy tonkatsu or miso ramen
~ wasabi shiu mai
~ baked pork belly
~ baked katsu curry
~ octopus & scallop carpaccio
~ chicken skin skewer
~ beef tongue
Shared parking lot with Little Azio & some other businesses.

Ginya is Shoya’s intown sister restaurant. If it’s not the same menu, it’s very close. So that being said, if you’ve been to Shoya, then you will pretty much know what to expect at Ginya.
Ginya provides an extensive authentic Japanese menu, as well as sushi. What keeps me coming back is the ramen, especially the Tonkatsu. It’s the kind of food dreams are made of. The pork is tender and slightly sweet. The broth is not too salty, and smooth.
Service is good. It’s quite a bit smaller than Shoya, and if you’ve been there, you know there’s always a wait. So either go early, or plan to wait a little. They do take reservations, so that’s an option if you want to plan ahead.

If you’ve been to Shoya Izakaya and liked it, Ginza Izakaya will do you right.
I had the Chashu Ramen which came with tons of chashu pork (braised marinated pork belly). The soup was light for a ramen and everything else with it fell right in line with exactly what you would expect from a solid ramen.
Next we had the Takoyaki octopus balls which were also solid but nothing to write home about.
The Kani Sunomono was something that I had never tried and I liked it, fresh with crab and jellyfish soaked in a light vinagrette base. A great palate cleanser especially with having the heavier ramen and takoyaki balls.
I will be back.

I never had ramen before but this was great! I tried the tonkotsu and it was
As delicious as I imagined! The service was great! Fast and friendly! I’ll definitely be back!

Shoya Izakaya has a new sister and it’s ITP! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I met two friends here for dinner, and they literally told me it was just like Shoya. I had some moderately high expectations which, in retrospect, I probably shouldn’t have. One of the things that I noticed was the organization of the ramen section. They separated into types of soup which I think is great! It helps the reader distinguish between the different ramen soup bases, and is very helpful for those who aren’t so versed in ramen culture. There were also one or two new ramen dishes on the menu which I decided to try in addition to my friend’s existing orders:
–crispy chicken skin salad
–monkfish liver (ankimo)
–tuna tartare
–shishamo
–Nagahama Ramen
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Crispy Chicken Skin Salad: literally, fried chicken skin pieces tossed in a light sesame cream based dressing on what I believe to be jicama and carrots.
PROS
–really tasty: chicken skin doesn’t have all that much flavor to it, so the dressing gave most of the taste to the dish. Think of it as chicken flavored chicharrones.
–decent quantity for a small plate
CONS
–none really except… eat it fast. The dressing makes the chicken skin soggy. I don’t mind chicken skin however way it’s done, but I want to say that the fact it’s deep fried to a crisp probably means it should be eaten crispy?
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Monkfish Liver (Ankimo): traditionally prepared by de-​veining, then rinsed in sake after a quick salting and steamed, I normally don’t order this dish. However, this was the second time I tried it given that it was one of my friend’s favorite.
PROS
–very smooth, super soft texture. It’s kind of like foie but not as rich.
–super easy on the palate: not overwhelming with sake or salt flavor
CONS
–none. Then again, I’ve only had it at Shoya. It might be good to try this at other Japanese restaurants, particularly those izakayas up in NYC and see how this compares.
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Tuna Tartare
PROS
–fresh. Very similar to that of Shoya. I think I tend to prefer the salmon tartare over the tuna
CONS
–not melt-​in-​your-​mouth. The tuna seemed a bit «tougher» or chewier. I’m not really sure why though, maybe a different cut or grade of tuna was used compared to the one at Shoya? Maybe this was an off night?
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Shishamo: smelt fish with roe that are roasted over a hot grill. One of my favorites… NORMALLY.
PROS
–definitely tasted like grilled smelt
CONS
–poorly done: fish skin was half ripped off meaning it stuck to the grill or the metal mesh
missing char/​soft and undercooked for a grilled fish dish: I don’t think it was left on enough or the metal wasn’t hot enough when the fish was placed.
— came out lukewarm. :(
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Nagahama Ramen: standard tonkatsu ramen with chasu and egg but topped with nori (seaweed) and spicy fish roe. This is the kicker. Spicy fish roe has a certain flavor to it, somewhat of a fermented taste. You have to kind of like fermented asian tastes, especially if you’re going to mix this all up in the soup. It’s not as strong once it goes into the broth, but it definitely has its own unique kick.
PROS
–pretty good ramen consistency: chewy noodles as expected from a Shoya sister branch.
–good quantity: didn’t lessen the quantity of the broth or ingredients too much. I want to say that there was a lot more soup though than Shoya, but I can’t remember if the ramen itself was less or the bowls got bigger.
CONS
–NOT PUTTING IN THE FISH ROE. Seriously? This is the one thing that makes this ramen standout, and it wasn’t even in the ramen. I had to ask for it. Then, to make matters worse, the server/​waitress didn’t even know what to do because they said they had to «check with the kitchen to see.» To see what? If the roe is indeed in the bowl or not in the bowl? I guess slapping on a scoop inside a side dish somewhat makes up for it but my foodie soul kind of took a bit of a beating with this one.
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I honestly think that if you asked me, I would wait on Ginya. For one, it’s only been opened for about 2 months, and I’m sure there are a lot of kinks that need to be worked out. This place definitely won’t tank, but it wasn’t great to see native Japanese people walk out without ordering anything even after they were seated. It wasn’t a crazy night either where there was a long waitlist of people. In summary it wasn’t too bad though. I’ll probably go back to give them another chance, but most likely I won’t be going anytime soon. There are quite a few kinks that need to be worked out, but it doesn’t mean I’ll write them off just yet though!

Ginya practically checks off all the things I look for in an izakaya, so I’ve made it a point to visit every other week or so. What I’ve had:
*****
I. FOOD & DRINK
Since they just opened, they haven’t received their liquor license, yet, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check out their noms. Their menu, which consists of practically all pictures, spans several pages and has everything a food lover would find in any izakaya: sashimi, sushi, ramen, and other snacks. What I’ve eaten:
*Sashimi: I’ve had their salmon, tuna, yellow tail, uni, mackerel, and octopus. All are great, although, the uni isn’t the freshest. (Whatever, I’ll still eat it, though.) Their cuts are at the perfect temperature (not too cold), and a few slices every time. Depending on how much you want to consume and the variety you want, consider the Sashimi Appetizer (3 types), Regular (6 types), or Deluxe (9 types).
*Koebi Karaage: AKA fried baby river shrimp, this app packs a tasty crunch. Order this, if you like seafood.
*Fresh Raw Oyster: Doused with ponzu sauce, scallions, and chili radish. Hmm, not my favorite, honestly. I think they’re fine, if you’re craving oysters, but I wouldn’t get it again.
**Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen: Pretty solid bowl of ramen. They use a triple broth — pork, chicken, and vegetable — and they top this bowl with chasu pork, boiled egg, bamboo shoot, scallion, and red ginger. I just wish that they would poach the egg, instead of boil it. I like the yolk runny.
**Tonkotsu Tan Tan Ramen: Similar broth but with sesame and tan tan pork, boiled egg, scallion, bamboo shoot and bok choy. I prefer their Spicy Tonkotsu over this one, but the Tan Tan has a great smell. Haha.
***Taiyaki: Fish shaped pastry filled with red bean that comes with fruit, ice cream and whip cream. The taiyaki isn’t overly fried, and the red bean tastes delicious. Great way to end your meal.
II. SERVICE
The have super nice people working there, and they try really hard! Tip big, y’all.
III. ATMOSPHERE/​DÉCOR
This is my type of place: very minimalistic without any corny-​ass Japanese décor pieces. They also have seating at the bar (where you should sit, because it’s easier than making reservations), booths, a private room (with curtains), and tables for small groups.
IV. PRICES
Just about right, in my opinion. Sashimi starts at $ 11 and up. Ramens range from $ 10 to $ 13, and most things fall under $ 10 or $ 20.
V. OVERALL
If you’re looking for a Japanese «spot» that you can consistently hit up without having to worry about what you look like or spending an exorbitant amount of mullah, then consider dining at Ginya Izakaya. It’s my spot, and I can’t wait to return.

Gave this a try even though I think Shoya Izakaya (sister restaurant) is overrated.
Spicy tonktsu ramen with chasu is a disappointment because it pales in comparison to ITP’s Wagaya. Notable differences: Wagaya has more al dente noodles/​ramen, thicker and more savory broth, thicker and more tender and fatty chasu. The ramen here is good but just not the best or close to mind blowing.
Tonkatsu tan tan ramen’s difference was that it has grounded pork instead of chasu pork slices. If you’re able to even fish for the grounded pork (I counted two small chunks), you’ll be in for a flavorful treat. It’s a shame there was not much in there.
Tuna tar tar with quail eggs is highly recommended. It tastes fresh and it has different consistencies due to different ingredients (such as diced cucumbers).
This is a small, intimate place. I felt like this is an authentic experience and setting I would find on Buford Highway.
Staff is friendly. Only water service is slow.

Great food! Fantastic service. Fair prices. Authentic Japanese cuisine. Ample menu. Chef will make modifications to cater to vegetarian needs (within reason of course). No wine or beer yet– they are still in their «soft opening» authentic and simple décor. Clean restrooms. Plenty d parking. Take-​out orders. Sushi bar, ramen, udon, dumplings, and more! They have different types of seating. They have tables, booths and a traditional Japanese section with one table (probably for a larger group).
Will definitely be back here-​regularly.
Only note is: to add to the Izakaya atmosphere maybe turn the music up and turns the lights down by 40%– it will do a lot for the atmospheric feel of the restaurant.

I love izakayas especially Shoya. I came here thinking there would be a whole new menu of different delicious items but instead the menu looked EXACTLY like Shoya. There may be one or two items different but they had the same picture menu setup and sushi guide menu. I chose a few different items to try that I haven’t before…
Sizzling garlic steak — the crust on the steak is to die for. I loved that it was served with onions, mushrooms and spinach.
Spicy miso ramen– just the right amount of spice. I loved the broth I could drink that up for days.
Sashimi salad– a great refreshing and light starter. The ginger dressing went well with the salad. The variety of fish served tasted fresh.
Miso cod– great flavor. The mushrooms served along with was served cold. I think it would’ve have been better if it was hot.
Soft shell crab roll– big delicious fat rolls. I maybe shouldn’t have ordered this because I’ve had this plenty of times but I was really hungry.
If I had a choice to go to Shoya or Ginya… I would go to Shoya because it has much more seating. Seating can be a little cramped at ginya if it’s a party of two. If you have a group of people you could probably get your own private booth.

As a ramen fanatic, I was excited to find this new Japanese restaurant in town that had all of my favorite foods (ramen and sushi). The restaurant is located in a small plaza with easy parking. I love the décor of the restaurant. And I must say, I love the menus here! They are giant menus with pictures of each menu item, which is a plus in my book. It’s the little things, right?
FOOD: My friend and I shared the salmon sashimi ($ 13) and the takoyaki (option of 5 or 10 — we went with the 5 for $ 6). I got the spicy miso ramen and he got the spicy tonkotsu ramen. Extra spicy is free! Other add-​ons such as additional pork, corn, etc. are additional.
Sashimi — it was very fresh and I enjoyed it, but I imagined we would’ve gotten a few more pieces for the price.
Takoyaki — I’ve never tried this at another restaurant so I have nothing to compare it to, but it was pretty tasty. I wasn’t wowed though — the batter on the outside was really thick, and there wasn’t that much octopus inside. The sauce was pretty good though.
Spicy miso ramen — comes with three slices of pork, half a boiled egg, and bamboo, which are all ramen staples. I was a little disappointed that corn was an extra $ 1 since that usually comes with ramen. The noodles were the thicker/​chewier kind, which I liked. The broth could have been more flavorful, in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed it, but this might also be because I haven’t had a good bowl of ramen in months since I’ve been down in Atlanta. We paid about $ 25 per person including tax and tip for all the food we got, which I thought was a pretty good deal.
SERVICE: Everyone is so friendly! The restaurant has a very fun atmosphere and you can tell that the people who work here actually enjoy their jobs. They also brought out a bowl of edamame on the house, which was appreciated.
I would definitely come back to this restaurant. They just had their soft opening, so I am intrigued to see what their grand opening will bring! Unfortunately, they do not have pork buns, which many other ramen restaurants have.

My friend and I were really craving some good ramen in Atlanta. We decided to check this place out since it was so fresh and new but also because it had great reviews. There’s a sign in the front that says it’s a soft opening, so we were excited to try. Décor is really nice and when you walk in (and leave) everyone on the staff greets you.
We were seated in the back area where there was a long bench against the wall and small tables. While they looked nice and set the mood of eating authentic ramen, it was super uncomfortable for me to sit in the corner because my elbows kept hitting the wall. We decided to move to one of the middle tables with space to either side, but were asked if we could sit back in the corner since a family 4 were coming and they were going to push the middle tables together. They were nice and apologetic about it so it was fine. But again, would prefer not to eat along the wall, especially when you have chopsticks in one hand and the soup spoon in the other. There’s only about a foot of space between you and the other table, so getting out to use the restroom meant my butt was all up in our adjacent diners’ grills and food.
The menu was very extensive and looked quite good with pictures for every single option. Needless to say we were super excited. We decided on getting the salmon sashimi as a starter and the octopus balls as an app. I got the spicy tonkatsu ramen (extra spicy) as my main.
The sashimi was fine, but small. The slices were not very substantial and we were both like, really? The octopus balls were okay, I’ve never had them before but had heard great things. Between the 2 of us we split 5 balls, almost got 10 (thankfully we didnt…). We were also given complimentary edamame, which I assume was part of the soft opening. This was actually a huge let down because they were so over done. The beans were all mush and the pods were that dark, mellow green. Free, but poorly executed.
At this point I was super excited for the ramen to come out. The good: the noodles were really, really delicious and had the perfect chewy bite to them. The pork was also very good and the egg was well marinated. The biggest let down for me though, was the broth. Maybe it’s because I hyped myself up for this dinner due to the other reviews, the pictures, and being the sister restaurant of another successful one, but for me the broth fell flat. This should be where the ramen shines the most, where the flavor complexes meld together and give you that burst of «oh my god this golden liquid is delicious I must have more». But alas… it was not that. I know they spend time developing the flavors of umami, but honestly the best way that I can explain is that it just wasn’t salty enough for me.
Will I come again? Absolutely, no doubt about that. The prices are not bad and the service is on point. However this dining experience, in terms of the food, was honestly just meh.

Hiro, of Shoya, opens up their new location in midtown with a no nonsense flare. It hits all the right notes and definitely shows in their dishes as well as impeccable service. Not very often do we see authenticity within the perimeter. Fusion foodies and westernize atrocities that have covered Atlanta for the past half decade have been making their rounds, but Ginya Izakaya aims at a different target and it hits dead center on the bullseye.
I’m proud to have been a frequent visiter of Shoya along with long time regulars that happen to be friends. It’s a place that deserves attention on the microscopic scale and that is how we’ve kept getting along. When fantastic authentic food and service is made available is when my group congregates. Ginya is no different, in or out of the perimeter.
The kitchen is quick on their feet and the chefs cook from experience. There isn’t a single item that is out of place nor falls flat of their high standard. I was very pleased that each dish that arrived at our table made a memorable lasting impression. The time it takes to prep any of these dishes can be seen in the flavors and the flavors are more than savory.
It gives me great excitement to welcome Ginya to the neighborhood. I won’t have to drive 20 minutes to Doraville’s great Shoya when I can have a lovely stroll over to their sister restaurant.

Ginya izakaya, one of those Japanese restaurants for drink and sushi after work, is opened by the owner of Shoya and the head chef Hiroshi San. As u walk in the door, yes the interior design style is similar to shoya… menu is almost the same… not even mention the taste… Top quality sushi just made by Hiroshi San.
Since, it’s shoya alike… I don’t have to explain much about the menu… Tons of choice of appetizer such as takoyaki, okomoniyaki etc, also many kinds of grilled fish and skewer stuff. Ramen is also awesome, tonkatsu ramen is the best, if you like spicy… there are choice of spicy tonkatsu or tonkatsu tan tan ramen. Personally like the original one the most.
As for sushi… Don’t need to worry… It’s Hiroshi San! Awesome sushi chef and awesome person just to talk to… My friend used to go to shoya just to have a drink with him. So whoever likes Hiroshi san’s sushi… Ginya is the place to go now. Try some special nigiri sashimi or big plates… rolls will not able to let you know how good the sushi is!!!
As for dessert… I forgot to take a look… Sorry!!!
Will update next time.
FYI, soft open, soft drink only… Waiting on their license.
Address happens to be wrong and Unilocal doesn’t seems like want to change it… Pm me for information I guess