text: This is my hidden gem find during the last LV trip.\n\nIt was our first night arriving in LV for the CES show. All the airport travel hassles made us really hungry and ready for great food.  Armed with a sheet of to-try resto during this trip, we drove to the middle of almost no-where hoping to find that next hidden gem during this trip. And we hit a jackpot!\n\nL O C A T I O N: on a quiet strip mall, not much light at night; a bit out of the way. not a good business location.\n\nS E R V I C E: Excellent service, polite. Our waiter was a young Japanese guy from Central Japan, he was very patient explainig in details each of the item we asked him and never rushed us to order.\n\nThe place opened about a year ago.  For a place that's at least the same par as Raku, this was place noticeable not as busy as Raku; most likely due to their location. This place has a nicer decor and sits more comfortable than Raku; but Raku has that typical authentic Tokyo's gritty izakaya feel which some people may prefer more. These two places have both their pluses and minuses.\n\nWe'd probably sit next to the bar next time to watch the hustle & bustle inside their open kitchen.  Their bar seating area had a nice ambiance light \n\nThis place has quite reasonable prices and small collection, but interesting selections of Premium Sake, Shochu and Japanese \"whisky\". This place also carries Genshu - undiluted sake with relatively high (18-20%) alcohol content.\n\nAt the recommendation of our waiter, we opted for the Ozeki Osakaya Chobei (Junmai Daiginjo) instead. 300ml/$38.\n\nIka Geso-Age - one of the best, tastiest fried squid legs. The batter was thin and extremely tasty.  The aroma came out nicely when sprinkled with a dash of lemon.  This dish somehow always ended up on my side of the table. $3.80\n\nGobo chips - fried burdock root.  Not commonly found in many Izakayas. $2.80\n\nHamachi Jalapeno - This sliced yellowtail with Yuzu ponzu was certainly one of the winner of the night! $9.50\n\nIka Uni Ae - $4.50. This is a dish for unilover (\"yoo\" nee lover? is that a new word?) because the Uni is mashed and mixed with soft slices of Ika, creating an intensified aroma of uni. Probably not for univirgin.\n\nSaki Ika tempura - deep fried dried squid. $3.80. This was OK only for me. It reminds me of those dried squid snacks you find in Taiwan, or other Asian snack shops.\n\nSKEWERS\nsunagimo - chicken gizzard $1.80\nnasu - eggplant $1.50\nShoniku - chicken thigh $1.80\nsasami wasabi - chicken breast  $2.30\nTsukune+Egg - Ground Chicken and Pork $2.50 (+$1 with cage-free egg)\n\nWe ended our meal with the obligatory Mini Udon which we ordered in double-size ($3.80/ea).  The broth was savory, light, yet tasty with the right balance of salt.  \n\nBy this time we're full, but couldn't resist the Dessert. Our waiter recommended the Tofu Mousse (came with 3 scoops of Strawberry sorbet).  We ordered his recommendation and added the Green Tea Waffle ($5.25). His Tofu Mousse recommendation was definitely the winner - light and refreshing.   The green tea waffle is just a bit too dense/heavy after all the meals.\n\nWe left satisfied. Great service, great food; our stomach left happy as well and our feet are ready for the grueling walk at the ultra,mega CES show floor.\n\nWe shall be back!