Kaizan, which lasted a Philly minute in the Academy House (1420 Locust St.), is being brought back as Izakaya* in the middle of September.
Owner Jonathan Chun, who also owns Fuji Mountain, says he's doing minor touchups to the space. Kaizan's concept was kaiseki, based on a high-falutin' Japanese tasting menu. Izakaya will be just how the name translates: tavern. Casual.
* Not to be confused with Izakaya, Michael Schulson's new hot spot in the Borgata.