Dining Alone Restaurants
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Zenryoku Izakaya The Japanese word izakaya (居酒屋) is made up of three kanji with the meaning, in order, “stay-drink-place.” A spot to grab a drink, settle in, and get comfortable. Izakaya are different from bars in that diners are always seated (usually at a table or on tatami) and there is less opportunity for interaction with other customers. While drinking is a big part of it, there's also a constant stream of (shared) dishes.
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