Operating since 2006 in Mission Hills, Izakaya Masa at 928 Fort Stockton Dr serves Fukuoka-rooted izakaya cuisine in San Diego’s 92103 ZIP code. The sake and soju list runs deep enough to complement take-home bottles from Hills Wine & Spirits nearby on India Street. Shareable small plates anchor the format, with karaage, grilled beef tongue, soft-shell crab tempura, and house-folded gyoza rotating alongside seasonal specials. The izakaya format encourages sharing across grilled skewers, tempura, and house-made gyoza, a multi-plate dining style on the same Fort Stockton Dr corridor as the allergen-free pastries at Starry Lane Bakery in Hillcrest. The kitchen builds full izakaya progressions moving from robata-grilled proteins and sashimi platters through hand-pulled ramen bowls to green tea ice cream.