Izakaya Jinsei 1249 Alder Street, Eugene, OR 97401

"Base your expectations on the fact that this is a college town and this izakaya is a couple streets away from the university. There's nothing wrong with that! Our servers were young college kids who worked hard and were attentive to our table! Chef cares about his craft; he corrected a server who set my sushi upside down, which was an extremely minor mistake I didn't mind. I'm sure we'll go again if we're in the area, but I wish they had fans or AC; I'm sure it gets hot in the summer."

"The new mom & pop owners have been here a year and a half. Authentic, high quality sashimi, generous portions, beautiful presentation, friendly and attentive service, calm dinner atmosphere. You can tell they put care and pride into their work. My favorite Japanese restaurant in Eugene-Springfield. It's a small understated gem of a spot, and a huge surprise to me to find food this good right on the edge of a college campus."

"Authentic and super tasty!! I ordered the Sake Don (salmon sashimi on top of rice) and the salmon was so fresh and tender! My friend ordered the Spam Musubi and it was comically large lol. We also ordered a bunch of sushi and it came in a really pretty big tray. They also had some good sake and tea options. I liked it so much I came back a couple days later and ordered the exact same meal. I live in Los Angeles and this place competes with some of the best Japanese restaurants there!"

"Food is delicious and the price is worthy. Salmon poke bowl is a must try, you won’t regret it. Also, chicken karaage was fried in the right temperature, crunchy and soft."

"Locally owned/ Mom & Pop shop. Wonderful customer service and delicious food! Our waiter was super sweet and attentive. Waters frequently refilled, and wait time was not bad at all. Highly recommend this restaurant!"