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  1. Izakaya An

    Japanese

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    An izakaya tucked into a Concord strip mall, with the emphasis firmly on kobachi, the small bites meant to be eaten slowly alongside sake or shochu. The menu front-loads little plates that pair well with drinks, while heartier bento sets and grilled meats occupy the back half for anyone who came hungry. When you order a shochu sour, the proprietor walks over and squeezes the citrus at your table, which sets the tone immediately.

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    The dishes from the writeups

    • Burdock root

      “delicate fried strips of earthy, parsnip-like burdock root ($6) served with a savory mentaiko dip”

      San Francisco Chronicle
    • Shochu sour

      “When you order a shochu sour, proprietor Mariko will come to your table and squeeze the citrus juice for your drink.”

      San Francisco Chronicle

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    Address
    3501 Clayton Rd Ste a, Concord, CA · Concord
    Hours

    Open now, until 9:30 PM

    • Monday Closed
    • Tuesday Today 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Wednesday 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM
    • Thursday 2:30 PM to 9 PM
    • Friday 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
    • Saturday 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM
    • Sunday 1:30 PM to 9 PM
    Phone
    925-338-2852
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