First Look: Izakaya Ronin Is Ready to Serve RiNo's Late-Night Crowd

By Mark Antonation

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 11:41 a.m.

Mark Antonation A mixed platter of sashimi from chef Corey Baker. 1/26

Mark Antonation Chef Corey Baker prepares a platter of sushi. 2/26

Mark Antonation Mishima Reserve wagyu culotte with shio koji. 3/26

Mark Antonation The downstairs izakaya bar in Industry's former boiler room. 4/26

Mark Antonation Panko-crusted softshell crab. 5/26

Mark Antonation Japanese whisky is a major part of Izakaya Ronin's beverage program. 6/26

Mark Antonation Grilled mackerel. 7/26

Mark Antonation The main sushi bar and dining room at Izakaya Ronin. 8/26

Mark Antonation Panfried gyoza. 9/26

Mark Antonation A translucent window separates the dining room from the kitchen. 10/26

Mark Antonation Kara-age: Japanese fried chicken. 11/26

Mark Antonation The main-floor bar. 12/26

Mark Antonation A selection of sashimi. 13/26

Mark Antonation The Ronin logo on the downstairs wall. 14/26

Mark Antonation Sushi rolls topped in ruby-colored tuna. 15/26

Mark Antonation The main dining room. 16/26

Mark Antonation Chilled tofu with katsuoboshi (bonito flakes) and taberu rayu (toasted chili oil). 17/26

Mark Antonation Seating in the downstairs izakaya. 18/26

Mark Antonation Miso-glazed black cod. 19/26

Mark Antonation The downstairs bar maintains many of the industrial elements from the space's previous life. 20/26

Mark Antonation Tonkostu ramen. 21/26

Mark Antonation Izakaya Ronin's bar menu. 22/26

Mark Antonation Grilled beef skewers. 23/26

Mark Antonation Cocktails will be poured starting December 2. 24/26

Mark Antonation A view into the izakaya bar. 25/26

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First Look: Izakaya Ronin Is Ready to Serve RiNo's Late-Night Crowd

Chef Corey Baker is spreading the sushi word from his original LoHi restaurant, Sushi Ronin, to a new spot called Izakaya Ronin (3053 Brighton Boulevard) in the Industry building. The main floor of Izakaya Ronin offers a menu similar to Baker's first eatery from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, but downstairs there's a hidden izakaya that will serve Japanese pub food, whisky and cocktails from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Izakaya Ronin opens Saturday, December 2, but here's a preview, from glistening slices of raw fish to brimming bowls of ramen.

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