# Hinotez > Small Japanese restaurant with traditional tatami seating and Japanese-themed decor creates a cozy, authentic izakaya vibe. Lounge area gets overcrowded and hot, while dining side offers a quieter experience. Late nights bring a lively atmosphere with locals enjoying unique ramen and yakitori dishes. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Hinotez - Address: 7947 Balboa Ave, San Diego, California, United States - Phone: +18585654244 - Website: https://sandiegoyakyudori.com/page/hinotez - Google rating: 4.4 (1007 reviews) ## What it is good for - Late Night Spot — 10/10 - Yakitori — 9.4/10 - Tempura — 9.3/10 - Ramen — 9.1/10 - Parking Available — 9/10 - Japanese Food — 8.8/10 - Food — 8.6/10 - Bar — 8/10 - Seafood — 7.5/10 - Curry — 7.5/10 - Sushi — 7.5/10 ## What people say - "The tonkotsu ramen here is extremely flavorful and delicious." - "The yakitori here is juicy, especially the pork shiso." - "Parking is usually easy to find and there are plenty of spaces." ## Good to know - Hinotez offers happy hour deals on drinks and appetizers from 4-6pm daily. - Parking is available in the rear, off Balboa, with plenty of spaces. - Expect a wait time during peak hours on weekends, especially after 7pm. - The restaurant is open until midnight, making it a late-night option. - Ordering on your phone is convenient and speeds up the process. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.