Awaji Izakaya
4.8
184 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
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2 people
16 Mar 2025
7:00 pm
- Good for special occasions
- Great for happy hour
- Hot spot
We invite you to embark on a journey into Japanese gastropub culture at Awaji Izakaya. Our mission remains steadfast: to provide an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends the traditional flavors of Japan with a contemporary twist.
We offer an intimate, dimly lit ambiance that encapsulates the spirit of a Japanese gastropub. We proudly present the freshest seafood available in the OKC market, complemented by delightful yakitori, expertly crafted cocktails, and refreshing Japanese beers and sakes.
Chef Richard Ly's menu boasts a diverse array of small plates, otsumami, prepared with a commitment to using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients for the highest quality. With each tantalizing bite, our aim is to transport you to the vibrant streets of Japan.
Omotenashi, the spirit of genuine hospitality, underpins our commitment to excellence from the moment you enter. Our ultimate goal is to create enduring memories for our valued guests, no matter the occasion.
We offer an intimate, dimly lit ambiance that encapsulates the spirit of a Japanese gastropub. We proudly present the freshest seafood available in the OKC market, complemented by delightful yakitori, expertly crafted cocktails, and refreshing Japanese beers and sakes.
Chef Richard Ly's menu boasts a diverse array of small plates, otsumami, prepared with a commitment to using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients for the highest quality. With each tantalizing bite, our aim is to transport you to the vibrant streets of Japan.
Omotenashi, the spirit of genuine hospitality, underpins our commitment to excellence from the moment you enter. Our ultimate goal is to create enduring memories for our valued guests, no matter the occasion.
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesJapanese, Sushi, Yakitori
- Hours of OperationMon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
- Phone number(405) 367-7360
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Executive ChefRichard Ly
- Private party facilitiesOur beautiful venue is available for larger parties and private events. Whether you’re planning an intimate dining experience, corporate event or large celebration we can cater to your every need. Please contact us directly for more information.
- AreaMemorial Square
- Cross StreetNorth Rockwell Avenue and NW 122nd Street
- Parking detailsPublic Parking
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers
Unwind with Happy Hour Delights!
Multiple dates availableMon - Sat - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmGet ready to elevate your evening to a whole new level of awesome! Join us for the ultimate HAPPY HOUR featuring hot and spicy wings, tantalizing sushi rolls, and refreshing highballs, all at irresistible discounted prices. Let's turn your ordinary day into an extraordinary night! #HappyHourBliss
Menu
Appetizers
Gyoza -Pork DumplingUSD 10.00
made fresh daily in-house, pan-seared or steamed, served with thicken ponzu sauce
Gyoza - Veggie DumplingUSD 10.00
made fresh daily in-house, pan-seared or steamed, served with thicken ponzu sauce
Karaage ChickenUSD 9.00
ginger-soy marinated fried chicken thigh, togarashi
Volcano FriesUSD 14.00
crawfish or shrimp, mushroom, jalapenos, spicy creamy miso sauce baked to perfection & poured over French fries
Ika Geso KaraageUSD 12.00
soy-marinated fried squid tentacles and assorted veggies, served with spicy mayo
EdamameUSD 6.00
soybeans, sea salt
Spicy Garlic EdamameUSD 7.00
soybeans, sea salt, spicy garlic butter
Agedashi TofuUSD 7.00
fried tofu, light soy dashi, ginger, daikon, scallions, bonito flakes
- No GingerUSD 0.00
- No ScallionsUSD 0.00
- Sauce on sideUSD 0.00
TakoyakiUSD 12.00
fried octopus nuggets, bonito flakes, spicy mayo
Soft Shell CrabsUSD 14.00
two fried softshell crabs, spicy Asian slaw, spicy mayo
Grilled MackerelUSD 14.00
grilled Norwegian mackerel, sea salt
Tuna TartareUSD 18.00
miso soy-infused, nori, pine nuts, sesame seeds, avocado, scallions, served with nori chips.
Tuna TowerUSD 17.00
crab mix, sushi rice, avocado, spicy tuna, nori, various tobiko, wasabi mayo, served with nori chips
Saigon Heat Wings 10USD 12.00
wing flats, crispy fried & tossed with spicy nuoc mam
Saigon Heat Wings 20USD 21.00
wing flats, crispy fried & tossed with spicy nuoc mam
Salt n Pepper Wings 10USD 12.00
wing flats, crispy fried & tossed with onion, salt & pepper
Salt n Pepper Wings 20USD 21.00
wing flats, crispy fried & tossed with onion, salt & pepper
Tebasaki Wings 10USD 12.00
wing flats, crispy fried & tossed with Nagoya tebasaki sauce, sweet and savory
Tebasaki Wings 20USD 21.00
wing flats, crispy fried & tossed with Nagoya tebasaki sauce, sweet and savory
Grilled OctopusUSD 16.00
HoneymoonersUSD 10.00
crab mix and cream cheese stuffed jalapeño, tempura fried, spicy red miso glaze, eel sauce, crushed pistachios
- Sauce on sideUSD 0.00
- No sauceUSD 0.00
Pepper Ahi TunaUSD 18.00
perfectly seared and paired with a roasted shishito pepper sauce, topped off with toasted pistachios for that extra crunch, served with a refreshing Thai salad that balances it all out
Spicy BrusselsUSD 9.00
Dynamite ShrimpUSD 13.00
crispy, succulent shrimp tossed in a creamy scallion mayo, served atop a bed of fresh seasonal greens
Pork EggrollUSD 8.00
Lobster RangoonUSD 16.00
Spicy Garlic Butter Shishito PeppersUSD 9.00
roasted shishito peppers sauteed in spicy garlic butter
Salads
Sashimi SaladUSD 18.00
thin slices of tuna, albacore, escolar, salmon, seasonal greens, heirloom cherry tomatoes, ginger vinaigrette, crispy wontons
Ginger SaladUSD 8.00
seasonal greens, tomato, avocado, crispy wontons, ginger vinaigrette
Asian GreensUSD 8.00
spring greens, napa cabbage, carrot, tomato, avocado, pistachios, sesame vinaigrette
Thai SaladUSD 8.00
seasonal greens, napa cabbage, carrots, tomato, mango, crispy wontons, spicy Asian vinaigrette
Seaweed SaladUSD 7.00
mixed seaweed, cucumber, tomato, sesame ginger ponzu
Ika SansaiUSD 8.00
smoked squid, mountain veggies, cucumber, tomato, sesame spicy ponzu
OshinkoUSD 7.00
assorted Japanese pickled vegetables
Soups
Miso SoupUSD 5.00
miso, fried tofu, seaweed, shitake mushroom
Udon Noodle SoupUSD 13.00
soft chewy wheat noodles, Japanese dashi soup with white onion, shitake mushroom, scallions
Spicy Kimchi Udon Noodle SoupUSD 13.00
soft chewy wheat noodles, Japanese dashi soup with kimchi, white onion, scallions
Spicy Curry Udon Noodle SoupUSD 13.00
soft chewy wheat noodles, Japanese dashi soup with curry, white onion, scallions
Sate Beef Tenderloin Udon Noodle SoupUSD 18.00
soft chewy wheat noodles, Asian sha cha saté beef tenderloin, white onion, shitake mushroom, scallions
Beef Short Rib UdonUSD 22.00
soft chewy wheat noodles, Japanese dashi soup, shitake mushrooms, beef short ribs, scallions
Entrees / Rice / Noodles
Miso Sea BassUSD 46.00
6 oz. pan-seared miso-marinated Chilean sea bass, beurre blanc reduction, served with roasted Brussels sprouts and Japanese risotto
Surf & TurfUSD 39.00
7 oz. filet, grilled shrimp, crawfish, bearnaise sauce, served with sweet potato mash and sauté asparagus
Beef TenderloinTeriyakiUSD 32.00
grilled beef tenderloin cooked to your liking, teriyaki sauce, ginger salad & steamed rice
Ahi Tuna SteakUSD 29.00
6 oz. blackened tuna, thicken ponzu, Asian sesame salad, steam rice
Filet MignonUSD 32.00
served with wasabi maître d’hotel butter enhanced by our chimichurri sauce, and herb roasted mixed fingerling potatoes
Salmon & ShrimpUSD 29.00
6 oz. grilled salmon, shrimp, capers, bearnaise sauce, purple mash
Unagi DonUSD 23.00
sushi rice, broiled eel, scallions, sesame, pickled daikon
Chicken KatsuUSD 17.00
traditional panko fried chicken breast, mustard, spicy asian slaw, steam rice, tonkatsu sauce, sesame
TonkatsuUSD 17.00
traditional panko fried pork cutlet, spicy asian slaw, steam rice, tonkatsu sauce, sesame
Chicken TeriyakiUSD 17.00
grilled chicken, teriyaki sauce, ginger salad & steamed rice
Salmon TeriyakiUSD 23.00
grilled salmon, teriyaki sauce, ginger salad, steamed rice
CurryUSD 12.00
onion, edamame, carrot, Japanese curry served over steam rice + add: katsu (pork cutlet)/chicken katsu +5
OyakodonUSD 16.00
locally pasture raised chicken breast, onion, carrot, sweet savory dashi, egg, scallions, togarashi, served over steam rice
- Gluten FreeUSD 1.00
VeggiedonUSD 13.00
fried tofu, edamame, shiitake mushrooms, onion, carrot, sweet savory dashi, egg, scallions, togarashi served over steam rice
Yaki SobaUSD 12.00
onion, carrot, scallions, jalapeños, cabbage, soba noodles + add: chicken or shrimp +5 + add: beef tender loin +7
Yaki UdonUSD 12.00
onion, carrot, scallions, jalapeños, cabbage, stir-fry chewy wheat noodles - add: chicken or shrimp +4 - add: beef tenderloin +5
Kimchi Fried RiceUSD 7.00
kimchi, carrot, scallions, egg, rice + add: chicken or shrimp +5 + add: beef tender loin +7
Hibachi Fried RiceUSD 7.00
hibachi butter, rice, egg, carrot, white onion, scallions
Nigiri
Tuna - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) tuna, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: rich, buttery texture and mild flavor
Yellowtail - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) yellowtail, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: delicate, silky texture and slightly sweet, buttery flavor
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Salmon - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) salmon, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: tender, buttery texture with a rich, mild flavor
Albacore - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) albacore, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: soft, buttery texture with a mild, savory flavor
Escolar - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) escolar, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: creamy, velvety texture with a rich, mild flavor
Smoked Salmon - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) smoked salmon, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: tender, smoky texture with a rich, savory flavor
Shrimp - NUSD 3.00
(a la carte, 1 each) shrimp, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: firm, slightly sweet texture with a clean, mild flavor
Real Snow Crab Leg - NUSD 5.00
(a la carte, 1 each) real snow crab leg, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: delicate, flaky texture with a sweet, rich flavor
Squid - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) squid, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: tender, chewy texture with a clean, mild flavor
Mackerel - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) mackerel, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: rich, oily texture with a bold, savory flavor
Octopus - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) octopus, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: firm, slightly chewy texture with a clean, mild flavor
Eel - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) eel, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: tender, slightly smoky texture with a sweet, savory flavor
Kanikama - NUSD 3.00
(a la carte, 1 each) kanikama (crab stick), hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: soft, flaky texture with a mildly sweet, seafood flavor
Ikura - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) ikura, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: juicy, briny texture with a rich, oceanic flavor
Smelt Roe - NUSD 3.00
(a la carte, 1 each) smelt roe, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: crisp, popping texture with a mildly briny, sweet flavor
Tobiko Red Roe - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) tobiko red roe, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: crunchy, popping texture with a mildly salty, sweet flavor
Tobiko Wasbi Roe - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) tobiko wasabi roe, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: crunchy, popping texture with a spicy, savory flavor
Tobiko Black Roe - NUSD 4.00
(a la carte, 1 each) tobiko black roe, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: crunchy, popping texture with a rich, mildly salty flavor
Sweet Shrimp - NUSD 6.00
(a la carte, 1 each) sweet shrimp, hand-formed vinegared sushi rice: delicate, tender texture with a naturally sweet, buttery flavor
Sashimi
Assorted Sashimi (2pcs. each)USD 29.00
ahi tuna, yellowtail, salmon, albacore, escolar
Bloody Hamachi SashimiUSD 22.00
yellowtail, blood orange, yuzu ponzu, black tobiko caviar, orange zest
Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi + Asian GreensUSD 22.00
seared raw scallops, Asian greens, sea salt, fried capers, yuzu ponzu, extra virgin olive oil
Seared Tuna TatakiUSD 19.00
seasoned lightly seared tuna, sweet spicy ponzu, red onion, sesame, crispy wontons, scallions
Hamachi Sashimi w JalapenoUSD 19.00
yellowtail, Asian greens, jalapeños, yuzu ponzu, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt
Salmon CrudoUSD 19.00
Bakkafrost salmon sashimi, red onion, dill, fried capers, juice of lemon, extra virgin olive oil, salt n pepper
Tuna SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Yellowtail SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Salmon SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Albacore SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Escolar SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Smoked Salmon SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Shrimp SashimiUSD 10.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Real Snow Crab SashimiUSD 17.00
Squid SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Mackerel SashimiUSD 12.00
Octopus SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Eel SashimiUSD 12.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Ikura SashimiUSD 12.00
KaniKama SashimiUSD 10.00
Sweet Shrimp SashimiUSD 21.00
a la carte 3 pcs
Salmon Tataki SpecialUSD 21.00
Maki - Sushi Rolls
Volcano Roll - CrawfishUSD 18.00
california roll, crawfish, mushrooms, jalapeno, spicy miso mayo, sesame, scallions
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- No JalapenoUSD 0.00
- No MushroomUSD 0.00
- Less SpicyUSD 0.00
Holy Moly RollUSD 18.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Duo Osaka Style PressUSD 18.00
spicy yellowtail, avocado, sushi rice, tuna pressed sushi, spicy mayo, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Crabby Shrimp PressUSD 17.00
spicy crab mix, sushi rice, avocado, shrimp pressed sushi, spicy mayo, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Calamari RollUSD 10.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Fried Salmon RollUSD 14.00
panko-fried salmon, cream cheese, nori, sesame roll, topped with avocado, eel sauce, tempura flakes
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Snow Crab 'n Shrimp RollUSD 19.00
real crab legs, toasted pistachios, jalapeños, nori, avocado roll, topped with shrimp, spicy mayo, eel sauce, tempura flakes
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Awaji DragonUSD 18.00
shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, nori, sesame roll, topped with baked eel, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Krispy KaboomUSD 13.00
shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, nori, sesame roll, topped with crab stick, eel sauce, tempura flakes
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Okie DokieUSD 13.00
crispy chicken, bacon, cream cheese, avocado, nori, sesame, crab stick, eel sauce, spicy miso sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Big RollUSD 17.00
shrimp tempura, masago, cream cheese, avocado, jalapeño, nori, sesame seed roll, topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Rivalry RollUSD 18.00
spicy tuna, nori, cucumber roll, topped with salmon and tuna, wasabi mayo, scallions
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Samurai RollUSD 18.00
tuna, albacore, nori, avocado roll, kizami wasabi mayo
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Awaji's RainbowUSD 19.00
nori, crab salad, avocado, cucumber, pistachios, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, albacore, avocado, shrimp, spicy miso
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Bluefin Tuna RollUSD 19.00
bluefin tuna, avocado, pistachios, jalapeño, nori, jicama, spicy fire ponzu, scallions
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- Gluten Free SauceUSD 0.00
SammyUSD 19.00
spicy salmon, cucumber, nori, sesame seed roll, topped with salmon, wasabi mayo, and wasabi kizami
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
White DragonUSD 18.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, nori, sesame roll, topped with walu walu (escolar), fire sauce, scallions
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Crispy Chicken RollUSD 8.00
crispy fried chicken, bacon, cream cheese, nori, spicy miso
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
California RollUSD 8.00
avocado, crab mix, cucumber, nori, sesame
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Krispy CaliforniaUSD 10.00
crab mix, avocado, cream cheese, nori, sesame, tempura flakes, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Rockwell RollUSD 8.00
crab stick, cream cheese, nori, wrapped with salmon, panko fried, light yellow mustard
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Spicy Shrimp RollUSD 9.00
fried shrimp, gochujang miso, cucumber, jalapeño, nori
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Spicy Tuna RollUSD 10.00
spicy tuna, cucumber, nori, sesame
- CrunchyUSD 2.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- HRUSD 0.00
Spicy Salmon RollUSD 10.00
spicy salmon, cucumber, nori, sesame
- CrunchyUSD 2.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- HRUSD 0.00
Spicy Yellowtail RollUSD 10.00
spicy yellowtail, cucumber, nori, sesame
- CrunchyUSD 2.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- HRUSD 0.00
Devil RollUSD 8.00
tuna, red capelin masago, nori, yellow mustard
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Fried Shrimp RollUSD 9.00
shrimp, avocado, pistachios, cucumber, nori, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- HRUSD 0.00
Spider RollUSD 13.00
soft shell crab, avocado, jicama, cilantro, red capelin masago, nori, spicy miso, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Fire CrackerUSD 10.00
crab stick, avocado, cream cheese, jalapenos, sesame, tempura flakes, spicy miso, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Eel RollUSD 12.00
eel, avocado, jicama, nori, sesame, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Philly RollUSD 10.00
smoke salmon, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, nori, sesame
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Cajun RollUSD 10.00
crawfish, spicy mayo, avocado, jicama, cilantro, nori
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Snow Crab RollUSD 12.00
real crab legs, avocado, nori, sesame
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Crispy Tempura Eel RollUSD 10.00
eel, avocado, tempura flakes, jicama, nori, sesame, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Avocado RollUSD 6.00
avocado, sesame, nori
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Cucumber RollUSD 6.00
cucumber, sesame, nori
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Cucumber & Avocado RollUSD 7.00
cucumber, avocado, sesame, nori
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Veggie RollUSD 7.00
Japanese sweet gourd, cucumber, avocado, jicama, sesame, nori
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Sweet Potato RollUSD 7.00
sweet potato tempura, eel sauce, nori
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Izzy's RollUSD 10.00
sweet potato tempura, nori, topped with avocado, lemon slices, spicy mayo
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Salmon RollUSD 8.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- HRUSD 0.00
Yellow Tail RollUSD 8.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- HRUSD 0.00
Tuna RollUSD 8.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
- HRUSD 0.00
Lobster RollUSD 23.00
lobster, jicama, cucumber, shiso leaves, nori roll, topped with snow crab, avocado, tempura flakes, spicy mayo, eel sauce
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Gold Digger RollUSD 28.00
lobster, shiso leaves, jicama, cucumber, nori roll, topped with seared bluefin tuna, fire sauce, black tobiko caviar, gold flakes
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Scorpion King RollUSD 21.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Lava RollUSD 14.00
spicy cooked albacore tuna, fresh jalapeño, cilantro, scallions, rolled and tempura fried, signature eel sauce, and a spicy mayo
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Manhattan RollUSD 19.00
shrimp tempura, crab mix, and jalapeño roll topped with spicy tuna, kanikama, and tempura flakes, served with eel sauce, wasabi, and spicy mayo.
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Crunchy Crazy RollUSD 14.00
crab mix, shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, red miso chili, eel sauce, tempura flakes, and masago
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Chuckster RollUSD 19.00
spicy tuna, bluefin tuna, kanikama, wasabi mayo & spicy mayo for the perfect kick
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Sassy RollUSD 17.00
crab mix, tempura flakes, avocado, jalapeno roll topped with eel sauce, dynamite shrimp, and scallions
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Tiger RollUSD 17.00
shrimp tempura, cream cheese, and avocado roll topped with eel, avocado, eel sauce, and tempura flakes
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Negi Toro RollUSD 12.00
chutoro topped with chopped scallions – a delightful way to experience the rich flavor of fatty tuna.
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
The Blue's RollUSD 25.00
fresh bluefin akami, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and seared bluefin toro, accented with southern mustard
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Volcano Roll -ShrimpUSD 18.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Neapolitan RollUSD 17.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Vegas RollUSD 19.00
- Soy PaperUSD 1.00
- No RiceUSD 1.00
Seasonal Items
Uni - NUSD 12.00
Chu-Toro NUSD 8.00
Bluefin Tuna NUSD 7.00
Shima Aji NUSD 6.00
Madai (Japanese Red Snapper) NUSD 6.00
Chu-Toro SashimiUSD 19.00
Bluefin Tuna SashimiUSD 16.00
Shima Aji SashimiUSD 14.00
Uni - SashimiUSD 28.00
Seasonal Nigiri Sampler (1 ea)USD 38.00
Seasonal Sashimi Sampler (3 ea)USD 58.00
Madai (Japanese Red Snapper) SashimiUSD 14.00
Hokkaido Scallop NUSD 7.00
Hokkaido Scallop SashimiUSD 16.00
Royal Ossetra NUSD 23.00
Royal Ossetra SashimiUSD 58.00
Ankimo (Monkfish Liver)USD 14.00
Hamachi TiraditoUSD 22.00
yellowtail sashimi, spicy garlic yuzu ponzu, sliced jalapeno, kale slaw, crush peanut (GF option)
- Gluten Free SauceUSD 0.00
Madai CrudoUSD 21.00
thinly sliced Japanese snapper paired perfectly with zesty yuzu and lemon zest, pickled d’anjou, heirloom cherry tomatoes, seasonal micro greens
Hirame UzuzukuriUSD 21.00
Maine Scallop NUSD 8.00
Maine SashimiUSD 19.00
Hirame NUSD 6.00
Hirame SashimiUSD 14.00
Toro TartarUSD 29.00
Kids Menu
Kid Fried Chicken StripsUSD 9.00
- with FriesUSD 0.00
- with Steam RiceUSD 0.00
Kid Chicken KatsuUSD 9.00
- with FriesUSD 0.00
- with Steam RiceUSD 0.00
Kid Grilled Chicken TeriyakiUSD 9.00
- with FriesUSD 0.00
- with Steam RiceUSD 0.00
Desserts
Mochi TrioUSD 10.00
matcha, red bean, or black sesame flavored Japanese (moe-chee) ice cream, served with strawberry
- MatchaUSD 0.00
- Red BeanUSD 0.00
- SesameUSD 0.00
Blueberry Cobbler White Chocolate CheesecakeUSD 12.00
moist chunks of vanilla-bean cream and sweet blueberry compote cheesecake, finished with white chocolate shaving
Brulée CheesecakeUSD 12.00
rich, semi-sweet cheesecake, finished with housemade strawberry sauce
Chocolate Lovin' Spoon CakeUSD 12.00
mouthful of chocolate pudding between two layers of dark, moist chocolate cake
Bread PuddingUSD 13.00
bread pudding with ice cream, whip cream, and cocoa powder
Sides
Egg Fried RiceUSD 4.00
Steamed RiceUSD 2.00
Sushi RiceUSD 3.00
Side FriesUSD 4.00
What 184 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
- 4.8Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.8Ambience
- 4.7Value
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Best Ambience
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Best Overall
Oklahoma City
Best Ambience
Oklahoma City
Best Value
Oklahoma City
Child-friendly
Oklahoma City
Hot spot
Oklahoma City
Lively
Review summary
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Awaji Izakaya offers an unforgettable dining experience with "the freshest fish in OKC" and a vibrant, authentic Japanese izakaya atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," with standout dishes like the bluefin tuna, pork dumplings, and creative sushi rolls. It's a top choice for sushi enthusiasts and perfect for special occasions.
184 Reviews
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Cynthia
Oklahoma City1 review
5.0Dined 1 day ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Second time going and it was even better than the first. Highly recommend.Is this helpful?
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0Dined 5 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Came in early for happy hour, had amazing service and was gifted a dessert for my birthday! Half off sale on Tuesday was a hit! Their specials that aren’t on the menu were fantastic. We left full and ready to come back to try more.Is this helpful?
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Karen
Oklahoma City13 reviews
3.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 5
- Service 2
- Ambience 3
We came in with about 8 ladies for girl night out. Everything was great in the beginning we got our drinks and apps put in. Our server was also helping the bar area. Well drinks were starting to be forgotten several appetizers that were ordered didn’t come out. Food was delicious overall. The server then said our checks got messed up and read us our orders out loud. Well mine was correctly read out loud but when I was charged and got me recipet there was an additional $20 worth of food on it. This happened to three of us. They voided our transaction and corrected it. Well this morning several ladies woke up with multiple charges from this establishment from last night all different amounts. We have been coming here for over a year and never had issues but I can say the over charging and neglecting tables for the bar was very upsetting and the people that were invited are not wanting to return since they had multiple charges on their cards. I hope awajis can make it right and keep loyal customers.Awaji IzakayaResponded 5 days agoHi Karen, Thank you for your honest feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the billing issues you and your group experienced. That is absolutely not the experience we want for our guests, and we truly appreciate your continued support over the past year. Please reach out to us at contact at awaji-izakaya dot com so we can look into the overcharges and make things right, including issuing any necessary refunds. We value our loyal customers and would love the opportunity to correct this. Again, we apologize for the frustration this caused and appreciate your patience while we sort this out. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.Is this helpful?
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Carnivore VIP
New Orleans5 reviews
5.0Dined on 2 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Awaji is definitely a sleeper sushi restaurant that you wouldn’t necessarily think of when passing 122/rockwell. You won’t get in without reservations, and the inside of the restaurant is like walking into a sushi restaurant in Japan. they’re selling some of the freshest sushi I’ve ever had. Unique rolls to the restaurant, along with noodles, skewers, and other items. Also delicious desserts, I’m talking to you bruleed cheesecake. This is also one of the fastest service restaurants I’ve ever eaten out. You can be in and out in 45 mins if you want, but more realistically an hour. These guys are pros at turning over tables, and their sushi chefs are pumping out rolls like a nascar pit stop crew. Treat yourself.Awaji IzakayaResponded 5 days agoThank you so much for your support, Carnivore!Is this helpful?
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Brent
Oklahoma City2 reviews
5.0Dined on 2 March 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Wish I could try everything on the menu, but we will be back!Is this helpful?
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Daniel VIP
Austin3 reviews
5.0Dined on 27 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Noah our waiter was great! The food was excellent as always!Is this helpful?
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Jennifer VIP
Oklahoma City11 reviews
5.0Dined on 25 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
dining experience that seamlessly blends traditional Japanese flavors with a contemporary twist. The intimate, dimly lit ambiance encapsulates the spirit of a Japanese gastropub, providing a relaxed atmosphere for patrons.  The menu features a diverse array of small plates and sushi rolls. The gyoza, made fresh daily in-house, are available pan-seared or steamed and served with a thickened ponzu sauce. The edamame, seasoned with sea salt, is a simple yet satisfying starter. While specific details about Brussels sprouts aren’t mentioned in the available sources, the restaurant offers a variety of other sharable starters that are well-received.  Sushi enthusiasts will appreciate the selection of rolls, with patrons noting the freshness of the fish and the quality of the sushi. One reviewer remarked, “Some of the best fish in the city.”  The atmosphere is enhanced by a curated selection of R&B music, contributing to the overall vibe. The environment and chill atmosphere is precisely what my partner and I were after.  For those planning a visit, it’s advisable to make reservations, as the restaurant tends to be busy, with reports of walk-in patrons being turned away due to high demand.  In summary, Awaji Izakaya provides a memorable dining experience with its flavorful dishes, inviting ambiance, and attentive service, making it a standout destination in Oklahoma City’s culinary scene.Is this helpful?
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Lauren VIP
Oklahoma City4 reviews
5.0Dined on 21 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Awaji Izakaya is our new go-to sushi place! Truly the freshest fish in OKC. We love their happy hour, bluefin, tuna tower, and the seasonal sashimi offerings. We took our kids this time and they both got the kids chicken strips, which was an enormous serving and put every kid's menu they've eaten off of to shame. We ended up eating what they couldn't finish because it was so good!Is this helpful?
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Natalie
Oklahoma City4 reviews
5.0Dined on 14 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
An Unforgettable Dining Experience! Valentine’s Day—one of the busiest nights for dining out—turned into an unexpectedly perfect evening when I took my kids to this incredible Japanese restaurant. It was our first visit, and I can confidently say I would go back day after day! Let’s start with the food: the Gyoza was hands down the best I’ve ever had in my entire life. Every bite was packed with flavor, perfectly crispy on the outside and deliciously tender inside. My kids each enjoyed different sushi rolls, and to my surprise, the California Roll was the biggest hit for my youngest—everyone at the table devoured it! We also sampled multiple appetizers, all of which were fantastic. The cocktails were not only fun but also expertly crafted and absolutely delicious. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was simply breathtaking. This is, without a doubt, the most authentically decorated Japanese restaurant within at least 500 miles. It truly felt like we had been transported out of the city and into a whole new world. The renovation is stunning, and you can tell the owner put her heart and soul into every detail—both in the ambiance and on the menu. Our server was exceptional. She gave spot-on recommendations, was incredibly knowledgeable, and you could tell she genuinely loved the food herself. Her passion and attentiveness made the experience even more enjoyable. From start to finish, this was an absolute 10+/10 experience! If you haven’t been, go now—you won’t regret it!Is this helpful?
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Shannon
New York City6 reviews
5.0Dined on 9 February 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
The food was wonderful and the staff were very good!! We will return and highly recommend!!Is this helpful?
FAQs
Awaji Izakaya offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (405) 367-7360.
Awaji Izakaya is rated 4.8 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.
Awaji Izakaya does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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2 people
16 Mar 2025
7:00 pm
Order delivery or takeout
12305 N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross StreetNorth Rockwell Avenue and NW 122nd Street
- AreaMemorial Square
- Hours of OperationMon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
- Price$30 and under
- CuisinesJapanese, Sushi, Yakitori
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsPublic Parking
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefRichard Ly
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number(405) 367-7360
- Private party facilitiesOur beautiful venue is available for larger parties and private events. Whether you’re planning an intimate dining experience, corporate event or large celebration we can cater to your every need. Please contact us directly for more information.
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