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Japanese small plates, craft cocktails & whiskeys offered in a stylish publike setting with a patio.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 345 Van Buren St, Eugene, OR 97402
Phone: (541) 505-8804
Website: http://izakayameiji.com/
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Reviews
Cassie Sanders
Absolutely the best dining experience I’ve had in town! The food was delicious, so many flavors I’m honestly in awe of how good it was. Service was top notch and the vibe was very warm and cozy. The pork belly was 100000/10 followed by the rockfish kar-age as a close second. Highly highhhly recommended!
… moreMari Kim
Well. It starts with the fairy lights and becomes an experience of illuminated moments that elevate the evening.
This was my second time coming. My first visit happened with the love of my life…so I had not expectations that this visit could match that.
Yet when we walked in and we’re lead to the bar as requested, it began with the inevitable personality of our bartender Jean. He carried himself with the charm of Vanna White and the confident if rascally flirtatiousness of a court jester who secretly doubles as the monarch…
The bar was accentuated by lights placed strategically to help move the eye up through the several shelves. My friend started with a delicious sparkling Vouvray Brut from Domaine du Petit (? forgot) that came in a gorgeous coupe. It was chilled and delicious but I swear the coupe they poured it in also enhanced the experience because of its elegance. I ordered the painkiller, which was wonderfully frothy and having been shaken with ice, garnished with a piece of fresh pineapple, and sprinkled with a dusting of no nonsense nutmeg.
We ordered the Ikura Onirigi for each of us — which was as delicious as I remembered! Don’t kill yourself, it’s so good you really won’t want to share. We also ordered the Japanese sweet potato which came smothered in a miso sauce. If you don’t like salty ask for it on the side, it allows you to enjoy the sauce without feeling like the potato loses itself. The garlic steamed broccoli with black pepper was very on point and disappeared quickly. The miso butter shiitake mushroom caps were a favorite for my friend as was the spicy tuna poke. What I loved about that dish was the balance of avocado chunks and minced green onion. But it does really have a kick so be prepared…
Perhaps my favorite dish was the agadashi tofu — if I’m honest I always judge a Japanese restaurant by this signature appetizer. I had ordered it on my first Meiji:
It was delicious then and it was delicious tonight. Highly recommend.
My friend ran into another singer while we were there, and we made friends with our bar mates readily bc it was a friendly bar, with Jean creating a conversational culture of engagement. Super cool experience the second time here, too.
Looking forward to returning again.
… moreThis was my second time coming. My first visit happened with the love of my life…so I had not expectations that this visit could match that.
Yet when we walked in and we’re lead to the bar as requested, it began with the inevitable personality of our bartender Jean. He carried himself with the charm of Vanna White and the confident if rascally flirtatiousness of a court jester who secretly doubles as the monarch…
The bar was accentuated by lights placed strategically to help move the eye up through the several shelves. My friend started with a delicious sparkling Vouvray Brut from Domaine du Petit (? forgot) that came in a gorgeous coupe. It was chilled and delicious but I swear the coupe they poured it in also enhanced the experience because of its elegance. I ordered the painkiller, which was wonderfully frothy and having been shaken with ice, garnished with a piece of fresh pineapple, and sprinkled with a dusting of no nonsense nutmeg.
We ordered the Ikura Onirigi for each of us — which was as delicious as I remembered! Don’t kill yourself, it’s so good you really won’t want to share. We also ordered the Japanese sweet potato which came smothered in a miso sauce. If you don’t like salty ask for it on the side, it allows you to enjoy the sauce without feeling like the potato loses itself. The garlic steamed broccoli with black pepper was very on point and disappeared quickly. The miso butter shiitake mushroom caps were a favorite for my friend as was the spicy tuna poke. What I loved about that dish was the balance of avocado chunks and minced green onion. But it does really have a kick so be prepared…
Perhaps my favorite dish was the agadashi tofu — if I’m honest I always judge a Japanese restaurant by this signature appetizer. I had ordered it on my first Meiji:
It was delicious then and it was delicious tonight. Highly recommend.
My friend ran into another singer while we were there, and we made friends with our bar mates readily bc it was a friendly bar, with Jean creating a conversational culture of engagement. Super cool experience the second time here, too.
Looking forward to returning again.
Cait Moffett
Eugene needed a place just like this! Im so grateful they didn’t end up closing, they’ve lost too many foodie spots. This place is one where knowing what to order helps! Try something you normally wouldn’t and I think you’ll be impressed. The miso egg and margarita (I prefer without the lime shrub) is so delish. Tan tan men shown in the picture is delish!
… moreMar 57
Miji is a gem. We came for drinks and sushi, and everything exceeded expectations, the sashimi was super fresh and high quality, and the cocktails were creative and perfectly balanced. The vibe is stylish but relaxed, and the team was welcoming and attentive without being pushy. Overall a 10/10 experience. Highly recommend if you’re in the Whitaker area.
… moreSean Browning
Yup, another new fav. Our friends introduced us to this classic Izakaya. Every bite was a gem. We tried to order one of everything on the menu, but loved what we initially tried so ended up getting about three of the initial key items, including pork belly, smoked salmon salad, sashimi, steak skewers, curry soba, firecracker shrimp skewers – all thoughtfully prepared and delicious. We’ll be going back to try what we missed before.
… moreLorraine Hale
We love everything about this restaurant!! Tasty food, great prices , atmosphere and service!! The miso soup is so flavorful and the curry udon is just perfect!!
… moreSamika Hoyt
Excellent, delicious food with options for everyone despite dietary restrictions. However, for such an incredible culinary experience, the service was subpar. Our server, an older, dark haired gentleman with a gray beard, kindly stopped by our table 0 times after taking our original order. We had to stop him to order more food, and a member of our party had to get up to request the check and then again 15 minutes later to pay the bill. For the caliber of food and the prices charged, the service is completely unacceptable.
… moreBreanna Thrasher
This is the spot this place IS izakaya excellence. I had the best pork belly skewer I’ve ever tasted, in my entire existence. You can’t go wrong with just about anything on the menu, but my top choices were the pork belly, karrage chicken and wakame salad. Their highball happy hour also excellently priced and equally refreshing.
… moreJoe Lost in Space
An excellent dining, drinking and socializing experience modeled after traditional Japanese-style pubs. First, the service is professional, authentic and kind – from the host, bartenders, servers, food runners, and beverage runners. Sam was awesome and knowledgeable, and took the time to provide a little guidance and make some suggestions. The patrons spanned a range of ages and vibes, all in comfort. The menu has a wide variety of options that would appeal to a broad audience, from meat-eaters to veggie lovers, with reasonable price ranges. The food quality is awesome. We tried about nine different dishes and each was fantastic. The drink & cocktail menu is fun and interesting. Food comes out promptly and consistently, and is well-presented. Super fun eating establishment – I almost came back the next night for more! But the number one reason I want to come back is because of the positive first impression made by the staff, who say “welcome” instead of, well, using a particularly unnecessary trailing preposition. Looking forward to coming here again.
… moreFirst Name Last Name
I was quite excited to check this spot however it really fell short unfortunately. I’m a big fan of fusion concepts, not everything has to be hyper-authentic. But when we arrived country music was playing and there was a gaudy Irish pub looking painting. Just not what I’d expect of anything remotely approaching an Izakaya.
The food was tolerable, but that’s really it. The pictures look phenomenal on other reviews and aren’t at all reflective of what we got, maybe just a bad night? New chef? I don’t know.
The servers were super friendly and talked up the menu a lot, really really great staff. I’m sorry to have had a bad experience but it really wasn’t great.
… moreThe food was tolerable, but that’s really it. The pictures look phenomenal on other reviews and aren’t at all reflective of what we got, maybe just a bad night? New chef? I don’t know.
The servers were super friendly and talked up the menu a lot, really really great staff. I’m sorry to have had a bad experience but it really wasn’t great.