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Izakaya

Literal Translation
A Japanese gastropub. The three kanji mean "stay," "alcohol," and "shop." Designed for extended social time over drinks and shared small plates. The main event is the conversation. The gap between an izakaya and a Western pub is mostly in the food and the pacing.