Mitsu Hidden Izakaya fits maybe five people around its counter and low tables — that is the room in full. The kitchen is open, skewers hitting the grill a meter from the nearest seat, smoke threading through the space as chicken and pork yakitori arrive properly seasoned. Nigiri and maki hold their own on the sushi side: rice at the right temperature, fish clean and delicate rather than heavy.
Drinks lean Japanese. Sapporo nama pours on draft, and the house-made umeshu — produced in-house — is easy enough to drink that pacing matters. The bar occupies the ground floor; the dining room sits one level up, making the setup feel less like a restaurant than a private kitchen opened for the evening.
Hours run 6 PM to 2 AM, Tuesday through Sunday, which positions this as a destination for the crowd that wants somewhere to land after the early dinner rush or to begin a longer night. The Thao Dien strip has plenty of broad-menu pan-Asian spots and cocktail bars; the focus here is narrower — yakitori, Japanese pub food, a short drinks list — which gives the kitchen room to do fewer things at a higher level.
The menu stays compact by design. Unagi is a consistent highlight across reviews, alongside the grilled combo. Edamame draws mentions for its seasoning. The spot is not listed on delivery platforms, so the only way to eat here is to show up in person — which, given the size, means arriving early on weekends.
This place is simply cute and cozy. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm and welcoming. The space is charming and nicely arranged — perfect for a relaxed meal. The unagi and grilled skewers taste amazing: fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the prices are reasonable for the quality. Overall, a lovely little spot that feels just right. I’d love to come back
Great concept however lacking in hygiene standards and you can find better food elsewhere. We visited during dinner time. Food was average, though we enjoyed the seasoning on skewer items. Meat didn’t taste too fresh, and tamago was only okay. Unagi don was the best dish we ordered. Worst part was when barely one dish in I spotted a huge cockroach 🪳crawling around the kitchen and seating area. It started moving through the dried grass above us and completely startled us we had to leave. Staff didn’t seem to notice the cockroach. During our meal something was also burning and it seemed like it was rinsed in the sink straightaway which made the place smell awful for a good 15 minutes. Since the restaurant is tiny and little ventilation, one wouldn’t be able to escape it. We were also given the wrong bill (30% higher) and thank goodness we were still downstairs that the staff could return us the difference in cash. Overall it was interesting and “hidden” but I wouldn’t come back.
Great food, but please...the tax charged is ridiculous. Don't do this! 3 separate taxes is simply deceptive pricing. Please just add it into the cost of the food.
A cozy place with a great atmosphere and delicious food on the second floor of the bar. I recommend visiting it
My new favorite spot for Izakaya in Thao Dien area. Small and cozy, solid!!
