“ This place is great! It looks really cool and the food is yummy . The ramen has fresh ingredients and fresh and hot!! ”

“ Great food & service. We appreciated their hours - open until midnight is a definite plus. We will definitely visit again! ”

“ One of the original izakaya spots on the Peninsula! The spot used to be half the size, making it cute but a tight squeeze. I think they've expanded because there seems to be another room. It's a great spot when you want options and variety. Some of my favorites: miso eggplant and agedashi mochi. I also usually get noodle soup for the table to share. They don't specialize in sushi rolls, but I've found their rolls to be pretty decent. The service is usually pretty good, which is nice because I always end up ordering additional dishes mid-meal. They also offer various sizes of sake bottles! ”

“ I was here a couple of nights ago, and come here from time to time with a few friends. The food is so good that some dishes sell out fast. Some of the employees have been around for a long time, they're nice and I appreciate being able to see the same faces when I return. The place is big and spacious so you can have a dinner party here if you'd like and I really like that about this place. Oh! The one thing that could change about this place. I always order the Lion King roll and love that they actually bake the whole roll (as others just torch the top and pretend that they baked it), HOWEVER, the rice was incredibly way too sweet and was so soggy that the whole roll just broke apart while trying to pick it up. I couldn't eat more than two because it was so messy. I would suggest using regular rice. Last thing, the owner is incredibly nice and he'll have a few drinks with you if you're a regular! My friend likes to drink more than he likes to eat, so he's always drinking with the boss. Overall, everything is really good from the atmosphere to the food. ”

“ The restaurant is dimly lit and has a nice izakaya vibe to it. The restaurant is very well decorated where it actually feels like a comfy cozy restaurant in Asia. They offer a large variety of food selection on their menu as well. Since this is my first time at the place, I didn't have a chance to try a good amount of their items so I didn't want to rashly give out a low rating. However, the grilled squid and nigiris I had were indeed deserving of a 3/5. The grilled squid was a little burnt on the outside to the point that you can taste the bitterness but for some reason, the squid was still cold. The nigiris didn't taste the most fresh and I would say slightly better than Safeway quality. However, the food was very cheap and it does match the quality. I will try other food items from here at a later time and hopefully increase my rating. ”

“ Out here on a trip and needed a place to eat that closed after 9pm on a weekday and Izakaya Mai fit that bill. Not many places are open after 9pm but these guys were. The only real unfortunate thing was they didn't have any uni. It was one of the main reasons why I went but it was okay since everything else was pretty good. I ordered the salmon and hamachi belly nigiris. Both were considered specials and $8 or less for each pair. I thought this was a good deal and wish I ordered more of it cause it was fresh and they have large pieces. Also ordered the full grilled squid. Flavorful and cooked well with maybe just a little too much char but very good. Needed some veggies so ordered the vegetable tempura. I wish it had more green veggies but basically it was mainly yam and a couple pieces of broccoli. Last thing I ordered was a masu of sake. Don't remember which one specifically I ordered but it was sweet and the presentation of the masu is pretty unique that I never had before. Service was pretty good considering how busy it was after 9pm and only a couple of servers. Would definitely come back. ”

“ I'd absolutely come here again; all chairs have comfy pillows to sit on, and the staff are friendly and fairly expedient with orders. Though I usually make reservations (via Yelp), they're not needed. They've got incredible menu diversity, from udon, soba, ramen and other soup noodles to fried appetizers, sushi, rice bowls, and rice plates. In addition, they have lunch specials and meal packages if you'd like a full set. Lastly, they boast a respectable selection of sake and alcohols. I'm not a huge fan of their sushi selection, but it's definitely palatable. My favorite is their curry rice (with katsu). It's amazing value at a full plate for only $13.50! You won't go hungry (or poor) at this place. It's also pretty flavorful and the meat was crispy and tender. If I ever go back, I'd like to try the unagi-don (eel rice bowl) or champon (stew). Overall, I'd highly recommend Izakaya Mai. ”

“ Good spot that's open late, good vibe inside with beer tower on the menu lol. The food was good, with lots of variety to choose from on the menu. Quite an expansive menu! For the indecisive, it can be difficult to make a decision. Roll combo A was great. California roll was good, Oregon (salmon) and Miami (tuna) were both good as well. No complaints. The combo comes with miso soup and salad. The beer tower was an excellent choice for a big party, pours for many. Cheers! Service was warm. ”