MITSU-YA • The name Mitsu-Ya Sushi Bar & Izakaya is composed of the first name of the Japanese chef, Mitsu Arai, and the word ‘Ya’ means ‘house’ in Japanese meaning that you are eating in the chef’s house using personal methods of cutting and presenting sashimi and serving sushi with his special sauce at the bar. IZAKAYA CUISINE • In Japan, izakaya are places where people go after work hours. The food served is both hot and cold in small dishes, and in a variety of flavors and textures meant to be shared with one another. The food is served one after another accompanied by drinks such as b**r, sake, or shochu.