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Izen's Drunken Bento

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Sushi rolls plus classic Korean dishes served in a bustling, compact space with a full bar.

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  • Robert Walters

    2 months ago

    good portions of fish, good rice, great prices everything taste good. but there was a hair inbetween the rice and fish of the nigiri i order

  • Jim McNair

    2 months ago

    My go-to place for sushi, since I live just a few blocks away. Can't go wrong with sushi rolls that are half-price ALL THE TIME. Great service. They also have delicious Korean stone bowl dishes that are so full that I always have leftovers to take home.

  • Christian Jenkins

    2 months ago

    First time ever trying sushi was here and turns out I actually like sushi after years of thinking I didn’t. I went multiple times throughout college considering the close proximity to campus. Not the best quality sushi but it’s cheap and quick so can’t complain.

  • Ben Shakman

    7 months ago

    Moving my reviews over from Yelp. We were in the area to visit our daughter at Miami. Originally published 11/5/18: Out of towners note: this is a college sushi place. Basically right across the street from University of Cincinnati. What that means to you is the following: 1. Ridiculously inexpensive sushi 2. Really busy 3. Non-sushi items are pretty reasonable but not cheap 4. Appetizers and desserts are regular price 5. They have a format - screw with the format at your own risk What's the format? Each diner gets an order sheet. Each order sheet results in a plate hitting your table. Combine orders and you'll still see a plate hit your table - one plate. Order all willy-nilly by telling your server what you want when he/she happens by and you'll see everything arrive on it's own plate and in no particular order. Don't fight it - just go with the flow. As much as I enjoy sushi, the best bite of the night goes to Kid2's Galbi entree. Really tender, juicy beef short rib slices that must have been marinated for a really, really long time as they were so infused with flavor it was mind-blowing. Add in the gorgeous caramelization that took place when they were cooked over high heat and every bite was a masterpiece.

  • Allison Oajaca

    10 months ago

    Amazing place!! I’m suprised it’s open so late and actually serving food. The food was so good!! I got Kimchi Chi Ke, which is a kimchi stew. It was so flavorable and spicy, it came with rice, more Kimchi, some type of fish cake, and a sort of spicy cucumber. All of it was so delicious and the stew came on a hot plate which was incredible and kept it hot through my meal. I also got the American Psycho Roll, it was so good and it was half priced! The ambience was so nice too, I went by myself and didn’t feel awkward. Will definitely go again to try more of their Korean dishes!

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Where is Izen's Drunken Bento located?
Izen's Drunken Bento is at 212 W McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA.
What are Izen's Drunken Bento's hours?
Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 12:30 – 9:30 PM
How do I contact Izen's Drunken Bento?
Call (513) 381-5905, or send a message from this page.
What kind of business is Izen's Drunken Bento?
Izen's Drunken Bento is listed under Restaurants & Cafes in the LocalCincinnati directory.

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