Ichigo Ichie

This was a good experience with top-notch service and really good Japanese food. I did go with my friend who works there (so I had the insight on what was good to order), but we literally ended up ordering half the menu. Our waiter was also super super sweet and friendly.Here's what we got:-Lemon Calamari - 9/10 - Absolutely delectable. Crispy, flavorful, delicious. The jalapeños added a perfect kick and the lemon a bright freshness, while the sauce itself was a perfect creamy touch.-Island Poki - 8.5/10 - This was like a classic seaweed salad (which I love) with fresh pieces of fish. Very fresh tasting and a light start to the meal.-Chicken Karaage - 4/10 - The chicken was grissely, tough, and flavorlessly breaded. Really did not enjoy.-Honey Wasabi Prawns - 7/10 - Not the boldest flavor, but the prawns melted in your mouth as you bit in so I did really enjoy that, and the breading wasn't overwhelming, it was just right.-Fresh Oysters - 8/10 - Super fresh and flavorful. The oysters are cold and fresh and topped with a perfect sauce.-A5 Wagyu Tataki - 11/10 - SO GOOD! You just can't not like Wagyu. It's rich and warm and smooth and melts in the mouth. The pieces are cut to the perfect thickness for a full bite.-Kanpachi Truffle - 10/10 - The fish itself was so fresh but the shining star that made this dish was the truffle oil. The rich flavor the oil gives pairs hand in hand with the freshness of the kanpachi, and it was one of my favorite appetizers.-Red Mango Crunch Roll 11/10 - This was my ABSOLUTE #1 dish of the night. Picture sweetness from the mango, fishiness from the spicy crab and a fresh salmon, creaminess and spice of the spicy mayo and eel sauce, all finished with a heaping mound of tempura crunch. As someone who LOVES sushi rolls that have lots of sauce and lots of texture contrast, this was PERFECTION. -Thai Tai Roll - 8/10 - I normally don't go for tempura rolls, but for some reason this one didn't feel too heavy, and I think the sweet chili sauce really carried a unique flavor that brought out the non-fried notes of the roll. -Bulgogi Ribeye - 7.5/10 - This was the only hot dish we got, and while it isn't traditional bulgogi, the meat was flavorful and umami, and we did really enjoy the warmth and comfort it brought to the meal.-Ichigo Box - 8.5/10 - I highly recommend this just because it forces you to try a bunch of different things, and it is also so SO gorgeous. It comes out in a beautiful compartmentalized box with a bunch of different, really interesting pieces of fish. You get uni, salmon, even baby octopi! There's also flaming salt in the middle which adds some pizazz.-Angry Fish Roll - 4/10 - So mushy. Just overwhelmingly mushy. The actual taste was good, but it needed anything else to mix up the texture.-Spicy Taste Roll - 9/10 - This roll was a lot dryer than the rest, but the minimal sauce didn't mean lack of flavor. The spicy tuna was top-notch, and this is a great roll for those who want something simpler but still good.-Eel Avocado Roll - 3/10 - Not only was this mushy, but it was boring in flavor. Obviously it isn't as interesting compared to the other rolls, but we really didn't think it was worth it.-Green Tea Ice Cream Sandwich - 7.5/10 - This is matcha ice cream in between two super thin waffles lined with dark chocolate. We did like the ice cream and the chocolate, but just wished there was more chocolate and that the waffles were crispier. They were a little soft which made the texture pretty one-dimensional.There are more mind-blowing Japanese restaurants in Nashville, but Ichigo Ichie has some really standout dishes, the food is really good, and I would definitely go again.

Cherry blossom roll was very skimpy. It looked like torn and ripped tuna that was partially around the roll!!! Very unappealing and not like the photo. It tasted like a $12 roll from anywhere else and looked like it came from the garbage - free.

This place is such a vibe!! The rolls were so delicious, creative, and really different from others that I've tried. The fish gets delivered fresh daily so the quality is top tier. It also came out quickly too. Definitely stop by if you're in the area. I came across this place and immediately fell in love, it has such high quality sushi rolls! Will definitely come back and try more. It is on the pricer side but worth it!Park at the garage and get a validation sticker from the restaurant!

We were so lucky to find this place open on a snow day! I expected it to be just okay but was really surprised with how tasty and fresh the food was.Food:Dumplings - we started with veggie dumplings and they were really piping hot and flavorful! A great way to start a meal.Chicken karaage - the batter was excellent but the chicken wasn't as tender as I would have preferred. I'd probably skip this if I visited again.Wagyu fried rice - really great though the portion is a bit small. Without appetizers I probably would've left hungry. The wagyu was very tender and delicious. The rice was also tasty. Hot toddy - this was really great on such a cold night. It was hot and really delicious. This place is a bit pricy but we found value in the food especially since it was one of the few places open and we were grateful to have a delicious meal. Service:We were one of three tables in the restaurant so service was excellent and attentive. Ambiance: I really adored the dishes used and presentation of the food. The place was really clean as well.

Happy to have a new sushi restaurant in Nashville that is actually good! Unfortunately it is decently pricey, but the fish is fresh and rolls are nicely executed. We had an assortment of rolls and dishes, and would probably get them all again. We started off with some appetizers: lemon calamari, karaage, and fried prawns. All were good but prawns were especially fun in a nice creamy sauce, but karaage was a little unexpected - kind of more a battered chicken nugget, rather than then crispy, craggly Japanese karaage I'm used to at ramen shops. It was still enjoyable but the weakest of the dishes. The appetizer portions were sufficient, but would have appreciated a little more.As for mains: - Angry Fish was one of our favorites with a topping of eel sauce and creamy sauce. Somewhat Americanized with the sauces but we still loved it- Flash Flood was also awesome - great amount of poke on top- Spicy Scallop was basic but had nice big chunks of scallops- Spicy Taste was actually quite hot and fun, a little too spicy for some of us but I liked. It- Red Mango Crunch was good with a generous amount of tempura crunch, mango was not overpowering - Cherry blossom tasted fresh and had a cute presentation- Tuna Tartar was good but a little too sweet for me- Has a few nigiris (hotate, amaebi, walu, ikura) which were all nice a fresh - loved that they served the amaebi (sweet shrimp) with the incredibly crispy fried shrimp headsAppreciated the good service as well! Overall nice new sushi joint, just be prepared as it is more upscale rather than affordable.*If you're looking for a deal, check out their Sake Tuesday happy hour from 4p-9p - 50% off sake bottles (cheapest is $30 after discount) and $10 classic maki (simple rolls, but highly recommend the Spicy Scallop and Spicy Lobster...the Dynamite is also fun if you like fried rolls). All pics are from Sake Tuesday - forgot to photograph our group dinner

It's a beautiful restaurant, I bet it's even prettier at night. We went during lunch, it was empty so we sat in the bar area. We were hungry and it was our first time there, so we wanted to try a bit of everything. I will say the fish was fresh. Certain dishes we liked more than others. We were still hungry afterwards. They didn't have much selection of beer and liquor, hopefully that changes. The food was good. Would I go back again, maybe for a light bite. But nothing stood out to where I'd want to go back anytime soon.

incredible chinese food, my family and i LOVED it. Great service as well, server didn't take too much time but also was very sociable. great lighting and color scheme and overall ambiance.

So glad to finally have a reliable sushi place in Nashville!!! The sushi is always fresh. I love the menu! Several cooked dishes, multiple sushi roll (maki) choices, negiri (sushi) and sashimi choices. The agedashi tofu is authentic and is the best in the city! The tamago is also perfectly done. The restaurant has a great happy hour with wonderful food and drinks. I have even had it delivered and it's always been reliable! Fully recommend eating at the restaurant if you can. It's a great setting with a full length bar. Parking is also available on site. It's open 7 days a week. Great for friends, family or work lunch/dinners. Everyone in have taken has loved it. Great place to educate sushi novices! Enjoy!!!

Dined in several times and had a fine experience. Tried to order food twice for takeout. No one answers the phone. Finally got through another day. Placed an order then charged a "take out fee". Lost a customer and will not return

First of all, I would not call this place authentic Japanese or fine dining. They have all these Chinese dishes, noodle dishes, Korean dishes, and just spicy mayo everywhere. No omakase either.The bar and dining area feel like 2 different restaurants and it was so noisy inside we could barely hear each other, but that may be more on the design of the building. (Free parking though!) I've never had physical discomfort affect my dining experience, but the chairs here are weirdly low to the ground and our tiny table wobbled (not just a small one, we were worried our drinks would fall off) the whole night. The back corner of the place is very dark which is fine, but there is also a distinct bathroom/sewer smell. You also can't even see the chefs rolling the sushi despite advertising a sushi bar?The food was fine. Good quality fish for Nashville, but overpriced for the quantity. Lemon calamari smelled amazing, but tasted bland. The ceviche looked kind of pathetic on the plate. The dragon roll's presentation was flashy, but ultimately is just the flavors of a California roll. The orange chicken flavored roll was... interesting. Didn't bother with any of the "Chinese" dishes because we thought this was authentic Japanese? Only items here worth the hefty price are the nigiri and sashimi. For the overall experience, it seems like this place is still struggling to find its feet. Except for our server, not one of the male staff smiled. Not usually something I noticed, but particularly at the host stand they looked angry and annoyed at talking to customers. Our spot was near the kitchen, and vibes weren't much better back there. I could see the kitchen aggressively arguing with FOH all night. Our table was in between to rows of booths, and people were running up and down both sides so fast I actually got bumped a few times. My biggest gripe: the pacing of the meal. All our food seemed to come out at once, and our tiny table could only fit about 3-4 plates at a time. Why are my entrees coming out 5 minutes after my appetizers when there's no room? Also, why are my fried rolls coming before my sashimi? I'm fine with food runners, but only having other people run my food means I barely saw my server all night. I could barely order another drink or ask my questions.