Jah Izakaya & Sake Bar
€€ · japanese
Jah Izakaya & Sake Bar is a Japanese izakaya and sake bar in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, on the corner of Istedgade and the Meatpacking District. Billed as one of the city's first true sake bars, it serves classic izakaya small plates for sharing, including karaage fried chicken, sashimi, agedashi tofu and gyoza, plus a rotating seasonal menu built on nearby biodynamic farms and pristine seafood. The drinks list runs to natural sake, cold beer and organic wine, and the room carries a relaxed reggae theme that gives the place its "Jah" name. Part of the COFOCO group, with sister restaurant Posh Jah in the city centre.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Jah Izakaya & Sake Bar serve?+
Classic Japanese izakaya small plates for sharing, such as karaage fried chicken, sashimi, agedashi tofu and gyoza, plus a rotating seasonal menu built on ingredients from nearby biodynamic farms and fresh seafood.
What drinks are on offer?+
It is billed as one of Copenhagen's first true sake bars, with a large sake list including natural sake, alongside cold beer and organic wine.
Where is Jah Izakaya located?+
At Gasvaerksvej 21, 1656 Copenhagen V, in the Vesterbro district, on the corner of Istedgade and the Meatpacking District (Kodbyen).
What are the opening hours?+
It opens evenings only, from 17:30 daily. It closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Does it have a sister restaurant?+
Yes. Jah Izakaya is part of the COFOCO group, and its sister restaurant Posh Jah in the city centre serves the same style of Japanese food with wine, cocktails, junmai sake and Jah beer.
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