im a huge fan of omakase and honestly havent really had the chance to enjoy omakase since covid. ikko was the perfect place to remind me of how much i missed omakase. it was at an amazing price point and came with several starters, nigiris with fish from japan, and dessert! every dish was super impressive and delicious.omakase is a super intimate experience and directly translates to "ill leave it up to you" in japanese. this allows the chef to serve you their best and freshest of the day. currently ikko is reservation only and only does omakase at the $100 price point. would DEFINITELY recommend.and you already know we HAD to add that premium santa barbara uni at the end...
Karen N.
LOCATION: Bristol/Baker PARKING: Small lot with a few spots in the front, but it wasn't hard to find at all because it's a small plaza! Only a 2-month late review, but that doesn't change my feelings toward Ikko. As you walk towards the entrance, you will see a large, wooden door. The interior is calm, serene, and perfectly dimly lit. The bar around the chef seats ten people I believe. Between each party is a plastic barrier, which I really appreciated considering COVID and how close we are seated next to each other. Every dish was phenomenal! Some of my favorites included the ocean trout & toro. So yummy. The dessert at the end was a simple vanilla ice cream topped with pistachios and a red wine berry sauce! It was a nice palette cleanser. What I loved most about Ikko was how attentive the servers were. They would literally refill my tea to the top after every two sips. I got my own teapot and everything expecting to refill it myself, but I appreciated this effort. Side note - the tea was so good! I believe it was Hojicha, one of my favorites. Ikko is very affordable for such a high-quality omakase, and I would like to thank the chef for perfecting his craft with evident flavors to all his guests!
Misha M.
Really enjoyed this dining experience! It was such an intimate dining experience with only bar seating of maybe 8 or 9 people and the chef making the dishes right in front of you. My personal favorite was the red trout, I could have had 5 more pieces easily. The staff were courteous and attentive. The service and quality that they provided for the price was excellent. I would say the first dish was not my favorite so don't be thrown off if you don't love the first thing they bring out. The dessert was a bit too simple for me and would have liked something more creative. However, all the sashimi tasted fresh and so good.
Jade Vascon
My first omakase in OC!Entrance is a simple, wooden door. It's very low key and feels like a hidden room. Counter seats 8-10?? Very clean and sanitary interior. The lighting of the space highlights the Master in the room on stage. His space was organized; nothing unused was left on the table top, and everything is lined up/cleaned. Loved this aspect of the place, feels very Ginza.Servers/Master are welcoming, alert and attentive to detail throughout. Your cup of water is always full and unneeded items removed from your space/table swiftly. Careful explanation about every dish. Master is Japanese, so he can provide an explanation Bilingually. From our conversation, I admired his detail to his craft, and passion to express his procedure to his customer. Thank you!Every dish was amazing; Each tasting distinct and celebrates the fresh quality of the seafood in your mouth. Master pairs each fish well with unique condiments/sauces, and unwraps flavors of even unfamiliar fish. The omakase is colorful, flavorful and leaves you full. I don't drink, but I enjoyed my meal with hot green tea. The dessert was a highlight for my matcha-loving friend.I enjoyed a course/set for Valentines Day 4 stars for variety, but I am picky: Uni-Chutoro can be served separately???, limited grilled/fried option in set. However, I am from Tokyo, so I may seek a more traditional angle to omakase.I'd love to return in a different season, perhaps in the fall :)
Vy N.
My favorite Omakase ever. Very reasonable price. Good food & good vibe. The chef and staffs are friendly and professional.
Jessica K.
Really love their be omakase only, set seating, set menu format. It's gotten more intimate, amazingly attentive service, and create and beautiful cuisine of the highest quality. I've gone in November and again today for Valentines omakase and both times it was superb.
Richard Fung
Quick SummaryExcellent customer service and very solid and creative omakase. Disappointed that I wasn't able to make it for their foie gras and A5 wagyu, but still a great experience, nonetheless. Reservations are a must, as there is very limited seating.Food- 5 starsI commend Ikko for adding plenty of variety in their dishes. My only knock was for the scallop course, but everything else was wonderful. The amberjack, mackerel and the trout were my favorite piecesService- 5 starsThe service is fantastic. It's an up-scale Japanese style where a waiter is basically staring you down from the side, to make sure your water is always full and your dishes are always clear. You're well taken care of hereParking- there's plenty of parking available in the strip mallBottom LineVery solid experience and great value as well. The diverse and creative menu along with the customer service were the best draws of the restaurant. Will be coming back!
Catherine T.
made a reservation here for my boyfriends birthday! they only allow dinner reservations at either 530 or 730 and seating was super limited (8 people max) during our 730 slot since you can only sit at the sushi bar. there are plastic barriers between every party at the sushi bar since covid. as soon as we sat down we got served our first course. all of the dishes were AMAZING and great quality. my favorite was the seared ocean trout and seafood chawanmushi. i'm a little bummed that there wasn't any foie gras on the omakase menu that night but it was a great first omakase experience overall. the number of dishes they gave us (13?) was the perfect amount and i didn't leave feeling too full or unsatisfied. at the end, they'll ask if you want any repeats on the omakase menu in case you're still hungry (at an extra cost). the service was also great. the waiters were super attentive and refilled my green tea everytime they saw that it was getting diluted due to the ice melting. our total came out to ~$200 not including tip, with the omakase being $100/person.
E T.
The toro was amazing, although the flow felt too quick...I was still hungry afterwards
Eyan Lee
Fantastic omakase, if you like trying different types of Japanese cuisine, in addition to sushi. Great service, too.
Hands down the Beat sushi in town, I've been dinning here for years, still top notch quality and dinning experience.
Jodie S.
Their omakase is SO good and super worth it. I think it's $100/person and it was so much food. Not only was the quantity worth it, but every dish was so delicious. I'd highly recommend trying. I didn't really have trouble making a last min appointment and got a reservation at a table. Their sushi selection is super fresh and their appetizers, cooked food, and dessert was A++. My favorite was their chawamushi and soup. It was so delicious and satisfying. I believe their sushi set also came with around 12 pieces which was honestly more than enough for me. Their customer service was also really great. I'd definitely be coming back!
Eb D.
Traditional Japanese style small and intimate setting. They have only menu for drinks as the setting is Omakase. From the first plate to the last it was excellent. This is my first time having the real sushi vs the american style sushi and they chef did not disappoint from presentation to taste. The servers were professional. Every dish was unique balanced and well paired. I would definitely go again.
Viet N.
Great food--fresh ingredients and a creative and talented chef! Great customer service too! Give Ikko a try... you will love it!
Skye S.
A very simple little restaurant. Have counter sitting and table sitting. The price is really good, only $100 per person. Halibut used pepper lime which is very memorable. The service is very considerate and careful. Chef cut the fish really really thin, so one may either really like the taste or really don't like it. The selection for the uni is good, but not fresh, a little bit disappointed regarding the uni. Also there are a lot of small issues that I noticed, but with this price, I don't want to be too picky lol.
im a huge fan of omakase and honestly havent really had the chance to enjoy omakase since covid. ikko was the perfect place to remind me of how much i missed omakase. it was at an amazing price point and came with several starters, nigiris with fish from japan, and dessert! every dish was super impressive and delicious.omakase is a super intimate experience and directly translates to "ill leave it up to you" in japanese. this allows the chef to serve you their best and freshest of the day. currently ikko is reservation only and only does omakase at the $100 price point. would DEFINITELY recommend.and you already know we HAD to add that premium santa barbara uni at the end...
LOCATION: Bristol/Baker PARKING: Small lot with a few spots in the front, but it wasn't hard to find at all because it's a small plaza! Only a 2-month late review, but that doesn't change my feelings toward Ikko. As you walk towards the entrance, you will see a large, wooden door. The interior is calm, serene, and perfectly dimly lit. The bar around the chef seats ten people I believe. Between each party is a plastic barrier, which I really appreciated considering COVID and how close we are seated next to each other. Every dish was phenomenal! Some of my favorites included the ocean trout & toro. So yummy. The dessert at the end was a simple vanilla ice cream topped with pistachios and a red wine berry sauce! It was a nice palette cleanser. What I loved most about Ikko was how attentive the servers were. They would literally refill my tea to the top after every two sips. I got my own teapot and everything expecting to refill it myself, but I appreciated this effort. Side note - the tea was so good! I believe it was Hojicha, one of my favorites. Ikko is very affordable for such a high-quality omakase, and I would like to thank the chef for perfecting his craft with evident flavors to all his guests!
Really enjoyed this dining experience! It was such an intimate dining experience with only bar seating of maybe 8 or 9 people and the chef making the dishes right in front of you. My personal favorite was the red trout, I could have had 5 more pieces easily. The staff were courteous and attentive. The service and quality that they provided for the price was excellent. I would say the first dish was not my favorite so don't be thrown off if you don't love the first thing they bring out. The dessert was a bit too simple for me and would have liked something more creative. However, all the sashimi tasted fresh and so good.
My first omakase in OC!Entrance is a simple, wooden door. It's very low key and feels like a hidden room. Counter seats 8-10?? Very clean and sanitary interior. The lighting of the space highlights the Master in the room on stage. His space was organized; nothing unused was left on the table top, and everything is lined up/cleaned. Loved this aspect of the place, feels very Ginza.Servers/Master are welcoming, alert and attentive to detail throughout. Your cup of water is always full and unneeded items removed from your space/table swiftly. Careful explanation about every dish. Master is Japanese, so he can provide an explanation Bilingually. From our conversation, I admired his detail to his craft, and passion to express his procedure to his customer. Thank you!Every dish was amazing; Each tasting distinct and celebrates the fresh quality of the seafood in your mouth. Master pairs each fish well with unique condiments/sauces, and unwraps flavors of even unfamiliar fish. The omakase is colorful, flavorful and leaves you full. I don't drink, but I enjoyed my meal with hot green tea. The dessert was a highlight for my matcha-loving friend.I enjoyed a course/set for Valentines Day 4 stars for variety, but I am picky: Uni-Chutoro can be served separately???, limited grilled/fried option in set. However, I am from Tokyo, so I may seek a more traditional angle to omakase.I'd love to return in a different season, perhaps in the fall :)
My favorite Omakase ever. Very reasonable price. Good food & good vibe. The chef and staffs are friendly and professional.
Really love their be omakase only, set seating, set menu format. It's gotten more intimate, amazingly attentive service, and create and beautiful cuisine of the highest quality. I've gone in November and again today for Valentines omakase and both times it was superb.
Quick SummaryExcellent customer service and very solid and creative omakase. Disappointed that I wasn't able to make it for their foie gras and A5 wagyu, but still a great experience, nonetheless. Reservations are a must, as there is very limited seating.Food- 5 starsI commend Ikko for adding plenty of variety in their dishes. My only knock was for the scallop course, but everything else was wonderful. The amberjack, mackerel and the trout were my favorite piecesService- 5 starsThe service is fantastic. It's an up-scale Japanese style where a waiter is basically staring you down from the side, to make sure your water is always full and your dishes are always clear. You're well taken care of hereParking- there's plenty of parking available in the strip mallBottom LineVery solid experience and great value as well. The diverse and creative menu along with the customer service were the best draws of the restaurant. Will be coming back!
made a reservation here for my boyfriends birthday! they only allow dinner reservations at either 530 or 730 and seating was super limited (8 people max) during our 730 slot since you can only sit at the sushi bar. there are plastic barriers between every party at the sushi bar since covid. as soon as we sat down we got served our first course. all of the dishes were AMAZING and great quality. my favorite was the seared ocean trout and seafood chawanmushi. i'm a little bummed that there wasn't any foie gras on the omakase menu that night but it was a great first omakase experience overall. the number of dishes they gave us (13?) was the perfect amount and i didn't leave feeling too full or unsatisfied. at the end, they'll ask if you want any repeats on the omakase menu in case you're still hungry (at an extra cost). the service was also great. the waiters were super attentive and refilled my green tea everytime they saw that it was getting diluted due to the ice melting. our total came out to ~$200 not including tip, with the omakase being $100/person.
The toro was amazing, although the flow felt too quick...I was still hungry afterwards
Fantastic omakase, if you like trying different types of Japanese cuisine, in addition to sushi. Great service, too.
Restaurantji Recommends
Hands down the Beat sushi in town, I've been dinning here for years, still top notch quality and dinning experience.
Their omakase is SO good and super worth it. I think it's $100/person and it was so much food. Not only was the quantity worth it, but every dish was so delicious. I'd highly recommend trying. I didn't really have trouble making a last min appointment and got a reservation at a table. Their sushi selection is super fresh and their appetizers, cooked food, and dessert was A++. My favorite was their chawamushi and soup. It was so delicious and satisfying. I believe their sushi set also came with around 12 pieces which was honestly more than enough for me. Their customer service was also really great. I'd definitely be coming back!
Traditional Japanese style small and intimate setting. They have only menu for drinks as the setting is Omakase. From the first plate to the last it was excellent. This is my first time having the real sushi vs the american style sushi and they chef did not disappoint from presentation to taste. The servers were professional. Every dish was unique balanced and well paired. I would definitely go again.
Great food--fresh ingredients and a creative and talented chef! Great customer service too! Give Ikko a try... you will love it!
A very simple little restaurant. Have counter sitting and table sitting. The price is really good, only $100 per person. Halibut used pepper lime which is very memorable. The service is very considerate and careful. Chef cut the fish really really thin, so one may either really like the taste or really don't like it. The selection for the uni is good, but not fresh, a little bit disappointed regarding the uni. Also there are a lot of small issues that I noticed, but with this price, I don't want to be too picky lol.