A last supper at Shoya Izakaya
For this meal, Japanese was, without a doubt, the only cuisine worthy of such a bittersweet occasion–we are the sentimental sort–because my parents, who will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary in 2010, started their lives together in Tokyo.
We didn’t want stuffy. We didn’t want sushi. We wanted Japanese soul food in a comforting setting. So, we braved the drive from downtown to Shoya.
Shoya has never been my favorite Japanese spot in Atlanta, but there is a certain conviviality about the place that makes it so very special.
Fried baby shrimp
Housemade oshinko (pickles): we ordered two they were so good.
Miso soup with baby clams
Agedashi tofu (fried tofu in ponzu)
Grilled chicken skin
Grilled squid
INFORMATION:
6035 Peachtree Rd. A-101
Doraville, GA 30360
(770) 457-5555
just saw that urbanspoon link at the bottom of your post – surprised that of 91 votes, only 53% like it.
I have had a great time the two times I went…I wonder why some many people do not? Is it polarizing?
Any insight BG?
I enjoyed reading G and C's post on Shoya and it sounded like a great place… I'm also surprised about the 53%.
The fried shrimp and shrimp look delicious.
Oops, meant squid on the 2nd one. Sorry about the double comment 😛
Jimmy,
I'm only guessing here, but I think a lot of people probably go here, get overwhelmed by the incredibly large menu and order sushi. And Shoya's sushi isn't all that. The small plates, however, are where the gettin' is good. You just need to go in with an open mind and explore.
JZ