Nome Izakaya is the home of a fresh take on authentic Japanese cuisine. This North York tapas restaurant and lounge specializes in fresh sashimi delicacies. The menu features everything from classic rolls like seared salmon and lobster to grilled beef tongue and fried chicken. Chef’s selections include the monkfish tacos and pan fried chicken gyoza. Guests can enjoy the cuisine for takeout or from an elegant lounge decorated with a tiled floor, wooden tables, and dark lighting. The venue is two stories and features a terrace. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Nome Izakaya offers $1 oyster nights enjoyed from the lounge. With a deal like that along with the sake bar, there’s really no other place like Nome Izakaya in the city.