Ichika

This place somehow manages to make a strip mall feel like a luxury restaurant in a Tokyo basement. We did a set menu option and no regrets at all, everything was delicious and authentic. The sushi is especially good with excellent rice texture and flavor. The service was attentive though maybe a little fast- they do want you out by the 2hr mark. I will definitely come again when I want a special occasion Japanese experience.

Ichika was my first omakase experience, and it gave me some ideas of what I would look for in future pursuits. Food - 3/5A ten course meal, with everything leaving me with a feeling of mediocre satisfaction. As each stage of the meal came about, there was a harrowing realization that nothing particularly stood out. It was all decent food, but the flavor profiles were rather unassuming. I think for those who have a lighter palate, this might be for you; but, for those who want something with more pizazz and weight to it, this lacks it. For a price point of $168 per person, it was a confusing justification at the end of the meal - it simply did not feel worthy of that value given other potential restaurants and other omakases elsewhere. Service - 5/5There is definitely an eye on the table, as the waiter and waitress would take the empty dishes immediately and serve the next meal relatively quickly. The food was explained well, the overall treatment very cordial, and there was definitely professionalism from the servers.Atmosphere - 4/5Admittedly, the place is hard to be relaxed in. The store is on the smaller size, so patrons are a little closer to each other than I would have liked. Conversations felt muted due to the environment, and it was a little tense eating here. Overall impression - 3.5/5If there are no other omakases nearby and you really want something more upscale for the one time, Ichika is...considerable. I didn't hate the experience, but it also did not live up to a built up preconception of omakases. From my own time there, I felt that in retrospect a plethora of other places would have left me far more satisfied. I think back to the old cliche in shows where a family goes to a stereotypically "fancy" place for the first time, only to come out hungry and disoriented: now I get it.

My husband chose Ichika to celebrate my birthday, and we were absolutely delighted. Opting for their tasting menu, we found it to be not only a great deal but also a showcase of top-notch, quality ingredients. The freshness and delectable taste of the fish left us thoroughly impressed.The service we received was top-notch, adding to the overall enjoyment of our evening. The cozy modern atmosphere of the restaurant provided the perfect backdrop for our special celebration. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ichika for anyone looking to celebrate significant occasions in their lives.

This is truly a very worthwhile and generous omakase offering. For $168, you get 10 courses but some come with 3 nigiri's , sashimis, and mini dishes in 1 tray. You will certainly leave feeling satisfied and well fed. We enjoyed sitting at the bar to watch the chef prepare all the food. He was meticulous and very precise with each dish. If you enjoy omakase then don't miss out on this one. They are very timely with all the courses so we were glad to have made the 5pm reservation despite heavy traffic getting there. Happy Valentine's Day. See you on another occasion.

I really enjoyed my meal here! They were very efficient - the next dish came out very quickly after I finished the previous course! My favorites were definitely the chef special sashimi selection - each fish was very unique and tasty. I also loved the dessert - we had a hojicha pudding with black sugar syrup and fruit. Overall I really enjoyed this meal!

We just came here for a belated valentines day celebration, and the service, food, and ambience at this place was amazing! Very high quality dishes served here (I was personally in love with the dessert :3) 10/10 experience!

I made reservation to celebrate a birthday and when I arrived, they immediately gave us the option of a table or the bar. We chose the bar. We really had a great meal. Excellent interaction with the sushi chef and staff, great food, great service. It is pricey, but well worth it for a special occasion.

Decent omakase style meal in milpitas! It's 5 or 6 courses composed of small bites, soups, fish, nigiri, and dessert. I really enjoyed the variety of foods served during this meal. While everything was good, nothing stood out as amazing.

Delicious food, gorgeous setting / presentation, and the loveliest people. What more can you ask for?

An amazing omakase experience in a hidden gem location! Suggested this spot for a nice dinner out with my parents and we were so surprised to find such a nice sushi place in milpitas. It's located in an unassuming plaza, but the interior design is amazing and really transports you into a whole different place. There aren't too many tables so it's definitely a more intimate meal, but there are high barriers between each table for privacy. For the food - we all thoroughly enjoyed the meal and I would say it's one of the more creative omakase sets I've tried. Everything was delicious and had stronger, more distinct flavors for each dish but I honestly prefer that to lighter flavors for omakase. Service was attentive and helpful, esp when explaining the dishes. We originally thought that there was no way we'd hit the 2 hour limit, but it honestly took us a little more than 1.5 hours to finish everything. Good for a leisurely meal, didn't feel rushed at all. Would definitely return for a special occasion or just to try more seasonal items! Would recommend :)