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Izakaya Ren
Jennifer Silverberg 

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2948 Dougherty Ferry Road Kirkwood, MO 63122

636-825-3737 

 

2948 Dougherty Ferry Road Kirkwood MO 63122

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  • Japanese, Korean, Seafood, Sushi
    $$$ $, $$, $$$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
  • Casual
    Takeout, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly
    Dinner, Lunch, Snack Food
  • Full bar
    Accepted
    Free, Lot Available
Description

An izakaya is a specific type of Japanese restaurant that serves, for lack of a better term, bar snacks. (A tapas bar is a common comparison.) Izakaya Ren splits the difference between izakaya cuisine and the American concept of a sushi bar. You can order nigiri sushi, sashimi and maki as well as tempura and other familiar dishes, but branch out with the selection of skewered meats and fare like tako wasabi (cold, spiced octopus) or fried mackerel with a sake-based dipping sauce.








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