Crispy Rice "Barber" (three kinds) and some other new dishes outdoor seating at Hakata Izakaya Hero

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My report on my recent visit:

Hakata Izakaya HERO: A Pictorial Essay

This post is about my patio experience at Hakata Izakaya Hero, so I thought I would revive this original thread, rather than post on the rice barber thread. Hakata Izakaya Hero is the best izakaya in LA right now. Hiro Chiya is an izakaya veteran that came to the States to enjoy surfing after playing professional (or semi-pro?) soccer in Japan. Before venturing out on his own with Hakata Izakaya Hero, Hiro was the guy behind the scenes at Izakaya Hachi and Manpuku Japanese BBQ. After leaving t…