izakaya
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.2|An in Gotanda, Tokyo. The signboard on the right shows a menu with regular dishes (left) and seasonal entrees – (right).
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Encyclopedic overview
12 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Dining style
- Typical menu items
- Alcoholic drinks
- Food
- Types
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|upright=1.2|An in Gotanda, Tokyo. The signboard on the right shows a menu with regular dishes (left) and seasonal entrees – (right).
An () is a type of informal Japanese bar that serves alcoholic drinks and snacks. are casual places for after-work drinking, similar to a pub, a Spanish tapas bar, or an American saloon or tavern.
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