"Chinatown’s renowned restauranteur Mike Tran does it again with his recently opened dim and sexy izakaya, Toukei. Located in an unsuspecting strip center, Toukei offers rich, hearty bowls of ramen, as well as Japanese bar bites like slow-cooked scallion chicken, glazed wings, and wasabi-marinated octopus. There’s also a multitude of marinated and grilled skewers of juicy beef, pork, chicken or veggies, and several raw and cooked seafood options. Be sure to imbibe in the extensive selection of Japanese booze, specifically Japanese scotches and whiskies swirled together with soda water to create a simple and refreshing highball." - Nadia Gire