This stylish and modern 35-seat izakaya brings a menu that spotlights wagyu beef as well as dishes that mix Japanese and Mexican flavors and techniques. Reflecting the chef’s Hispanic heritage and extensive experience with wagyu beef, Izakaya Maize (@izakaya.maize) rotates a seasonal menu that includes dishes like smashed wagyu sliders with Oaxaca cheese, blue corn masa dumplings with roasted salsa verde, and mushroom karaage. There’s also grilled skewers of duck with yuzu mustard and Japanese A5, Australian, and U.S. wagyu steaks. An omakase-style tasting is also offered at $90 per person. As izakayas are defined as bars with food, the restaurant is also focusing on creative cocktails, highlighting Japanese whisky and sake along with mezcal and tequila. Tap the link in our bio to read more. 📸: James Tran