If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, it’s hard to beat Chiba Bar (19 E Kiowa), a “cyberpunk izakaya” Japanese-style pub. Treat yourself to a rice bowl featuring BBQ eel and avocado, and pair it with a side of pickled cucumbers and a Tokyo-inspired gin cocktail. If you’re looking for something more traditional, you have plenty of options since downtown boasts the largest concentration of locally-owned restaurants in the region.

Chiba Bar is not your typical sushi bar, and that’s just as they intended. This hip cyberpunk izakaya (neo-Tokyo pub) has been a downtown staple since day one and holds a distinctive appeal as one of the best destinations to find Japanese-inspired dishes and stellar libations. You can’t miss their customizable cocktail machine that can render any image onto a beverage — they typically recommend an egg white-based drink.

From the cyberpunk décor to the inventive menu to the classic anime playing on TVs above intimate booth seating, everything about Chiba Bar oozes the essence of Japan. Attention to detail shows up everywhere from the warm unagi bowl to the carefully selected Japanese whisky list. It’s no wonder this low-key izakaya, or Japanese style pub, is beloved by local food industry insiders.

From the first bite to the last, this place knows how to deliver exceptional Japanese cuisine. What sets Chiba Bar apart from the rest is not only the outstanding food but also the super cool atmosphere that engulfs you as soon as you walk through the door. The modern and sleek interior design creates a trendy and inviting vibe that adds to the overall dining experience.

Chiba Bar serves the freshest Japanese-inspired meals with a splash of Colorado cool in Colorado Springs. An Izakaya is a Japanese-style tavern; they favor the cyberpunk/neo-Tokyo vibe with a dash of Colorado cold. They designed their menu to fit the size of their location, ensuring that they serve only the freshest ingredients.

Chiba Bar is another hidden gem in Colorado Springs, located outside the alley from Shame & Regret. The Japanese-inspired pub is sleek and modern, with neon lights and black-and-white photos adorning the walls. While the bar and restaurant are cozy, their food and drink menu is the showstopper.

It’s a relaxed gastropub serving great cocktails, shareable plates, and yummy bowls. If you like anime, you definitely can’t pass on Chiba Bar. The aesthetic is heavily inspired by Akira – an influential anime from the 80’s.

It’s a relaxed gastropub serving great cocktails, shareable plates, and yummy bowls. If you like anime, you definitely can’t pass on Chiba Bar. The aesthetic is heavily inspired by Akira – an influential anime from the 80s.

Chiba Bar is just the venue for you if you’re a fan of eccentricities. It’s a collaborative approach to Japanese meets Cyberpunk fusion. It certainly fits the bill for being a new and unusual take on the dining experience.

Head to Chiba Bar for a slice of Tokyo's nightlife in the Colorado Springs restaurant scene. This eatery offers a unique and vibrant dining experience with its fusion of Japanese street food and craft cocktails.

Chiba Bar’s anime design compliments their outrageously amazing cocktails and deconstructed sushi bowls. Book ahead for a sofa seat at Vine and Wheel, tasting local cheese and meats paired just for you wine.

- Rating: 4.8/5 (189 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 19 East Kiowa Colorado Springs, Colorado - Categories: Sushi Bars, Cocktail Bars, Izakaya- Read more on Yelp