Super accommodating and very friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed everything, and everything was beautifully presented. Service again was probably the best and they were really nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sankha Hota
A great Japanese restaurant in the Milpitas area where you don't find many fine dining restaurants. Food was awesome and service was great. The chef is young but talented. Food is fresh and well presented. Worth visiting again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
June Yang
Every dish is delicious Unni is so cool
Sueh-Lin Cheng
Everything was beautifully displayed. Some items are exquisite and delicious (the shakizuke), others are a little too heavy on taste (the beef on chawanmushi) over powering the original taste of the steamed eggs and a little too salty for us (sea bass) . The sushi rice seem somewhat off on texture and softness (not sure if it was because of the rice or technique)
Still an excellent restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vicki P.
Had a celebration dinner there and our experience was just so special and wonderful. Ambiance, food and service was excellent. Love all the dishes presented and well worth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cherie C
Came here for a celebration. Service was great and the food was even better, they explain all the dishes well. The sea bass with yuzu sauce was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever eaten.
Hillary Dang
A beautiful small space, cozy, zen and classy! We dined with our infant at the 5pm seating so they were quite accommodating in giving us a big table. Service was great. Our server was really attentive and explained the courses well. We loved their soy sauce made in-house by their chef! It felt special, top notch, and paired so well with their sashimi. All the courses were presented well and were paced appropriately. No dead-time between courses and we appreciated that since we had a small baby with us. The first course Sakizuke was a big wow for us! The scallops and monkfish liver were my favorite. All the courses following that were delightful, we loved the light and refreshing taste in most of them. My husband added the Supplement (uni, wagyu, otoro) to his serving, but we thought it was quite expensive since it came with one piece each and we didn’t know our Nigiri would come with uni and otoro already. The yakimono (grilled miso sea bass) were a bit too salty for our taste. Dessert was decent but not as impressive as the other courses. It was our first kaiseki experience and we were quite pleased overall. The price of $148 per person is reasonable at nice restaurants nowadays in my opinion. Good food, great space, a memorable meal to celebrate a special occasion.
Kid-friendliness: We added a note to our reservation that we’d have an infant in a carseat with us and chose the 5pm seating so that it’s easier for them to accommodate. We were seated at a table of 4 and could fit the carseat and diaper bag comfortably. At one point we were holding our baby on our laps and there was still enough space to wiggle and move around. They have ambience music on so we didn’t feel like we were ruining someone else’s romantic moment when our infant wailed a little bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
SnowyB
Delicious kaiseki meal experience !! Ambience was a little noisy though due to other loud guests but overall love the food and service, despite there was only 1 server for the entire restaurant !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris M
Did the pre fix menu with supplements. The service was great and vibe was nice. Like getting away to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Omakase
Jenny Hsieh
Tonight we were pleasantly surprised to find that this Ichika Japanese restaurant in South Bay is so exquisite, fresh, delicious, and has great service! We will definitely come back for different seasonal dishes!
Really lovely dining experience! This was our second time and enjoyed it just as much. The service is attentive, the decor is lovely. I put the nigiri at the top of their dishes, with the soy marinated tuna being my favorite bite. I can’t wait to go back!
Jun-An Ni
Transported into a beautiful and calming interior when you walk past the doors. The staff do their upmost to make you feel at home and valued for being there. The sushi chef at the bar was so much fun to talk and so experienced in explaining every cut of fish and the presentation behind it. All of the staff made tasting notes as they delivered the food. Truly a wonderful experience and wonderful staff to interact with. Everything was beautifully presented. We would come back often if we lived in the area (we’re from Boston).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Uni Nigiri
ayush kalani
Ideally, I'd give Ichika a 3.5/5.Ichika in Milpitas offers a unique take on Kaiseki, a multi-course Japanese fine dining experience. The restaurant itself boasts a beautiful ambiance, with a mix of modern and traditional elements. Booths and sunken seating provide a great setting for groups, while natural materials and handcrafted furniture create a modern and sophisticated atmosphere.The service at Ichika was excellent. The staff was attentive and friendly, and the chef himself was happy to chat and answer questions. However, the omakase experience itself had some hits and misses.For a fixed price of $148 per person, the menu offers a seasonal selection of dishes. Our omakase experience included -Sakizuke: This was a solid start. It included 4 appetizers -1. abalone2. sweet shrimp, and hotate3. gobo (burdock root)4. seaweed and crab.All four appetizers, including the standout sweet shrimp and hotate (scallop), were fresh and delicious.Tsukuri (sashimi): The sashimi course featured four different types of fish, showcasing the quality of the ingredients. These 4 fishes were -1. Kanpachi2. Hotate3. Kurodai4. Akami (bluefin tuna)The hotate (sweet and delicious) and the bluefin tuna were the highlights of this course.Reisei Chawanmushi (cold steamed egg custard): Unfortunately, this dish fell flat. The custard itself lacked flavor, and while the foamy sauce helped a bit, it wasn't enough to save it.Nigiri (6 pieces of premium cuts): The first round of nigiri included 3 interesting pieces -1. Hirame (flounder) with truffle salt was a unique twist2. The Shima aji (stripejack) with ginger was a classic combination.3. Iwana (Arctic char from Iceland)Hirame and Iwana were my favorites from this nigiri round.The second round of nigir also included 3 pieces of premium cuts of fish -1. Kinmedai (golden eye snapper)2. Soy cured fatty tuna3. Hokkaido uni with slamon roeThe fatty tuna was buttery and soft (melt-in-your-mouth texture), and the Hokkaido uni with salmon roe was a perfect combination of sweet and salty. These 2 nigiri pieces definitely offered the rich flavors you expect in a high-end omakase.However, a heads up for those sensitive to wasabi - all the nigiri came quite generous with it. You can definitely request the chef to go lighter on the wasabi.Agemono (tempura): Both the pickled tempura and sweet potato in this course were a bit bland. A sprinkle of salt or a more flavorful dipping sauce would have been a welcome improvement.Ankake (fish in broth): This savory dish with white fish in a dashi broth was a comforting addition to the meal.Monaka (caviar and otoro): Outside of the nigiri pieces, this dish was the star of the show! The combination of caviar and melt-in-your-mouth otoro (fatty tuna belly) on a crisp wafer was a delicious burst of salty and creamy.Suimono (soup): The shrimp ball, mochi (rice cake), and sakura (cherry blossom) in this 7soup were a nice way to cleanse the palate before dessert. Though, as with other dishes, this dish lacked salt, too.Dessert (hojicha ice cream): The hojicha ice cream itself was good, but it lacked sweetness on its own. The provided honey black syrup helped, but overall, the dessert felt a bit underwhelming.In conclusion, Ichika offers a beautiful ambiance, friendly service, and a good variety of dishes in their omakase menu. However, some courses could benefit from stronger flavors and more creative execution. For the price point, I would rate it a 3-star experience. I wish they included more nigiri pieces in their omakase experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Alex Hung
Great food and services!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marisa
Excellent dining experience, amazing service, food was tasty.
Super accommodating and very friendly service. We thoroughly enjoyed everything, and everything was beautifully presented. Service again was probably the best and they were really nice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great Japanese restaurant in the Milpitas area where you don't find many fine dining restaurants. Food was awesome and service was great. The chef is young but talented. Food is fresh and well presented. Worth visiting again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Every dish is delicious
Unni is so cool
Everything was beautifully displayed. Some items are exquisite and delicious (the shakizuke), others are a little too heavy on taste (the beef on chawanmushi) over powering the original taste of the steamed eggs and a little too salty for us (sea bass) . The sushi rice seem somewhat off on texture and softness (not sure if it was because of the rice or technique)
Still an excellent restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Had a celebration dinner there and our experience was just so special and wonderful. Ambiance, food and service was excellent. Love all the dishes presented and well worth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for a celebration. Service was great and the food was even better, they explain all the dishes well. The sea bass with yuzu sauce was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever eaten.
A beautiful small space, cozy, zen and classy! We dined with our infant at the 5pm seating so they were quite accommodating in giving us a big table. Service was great. Our server was really attentive and explained the courses well.
We loved their soy sauce made in-house by their chef! It felt special, top notch, and paired so well with their sashimi. All the courses were presented well and were paced appropriately. No dead-time between courses and we appreciated that since we had a small baby with us.
The first course Sakizuke was a big wow for us! The scallops and monkfish liver were my favorite. All the courses following that were delightful, we loved the light and refreshing taste in most of them. My husband added the Supplement (uni, wagyu, otoro) to his serving, but we thought it was quite expensive since it came with one piece each and we didn’t know our Nigiri would come with uni and otoro already. The yakimono (grilled miso sea bass) were a bit too salty for our taste. Dessert was decent but not as impressive as the other courses.
It was our first kaiseki experience and we were quite pleased overall. The price of $148 per person is reasonable at nice restaurants nowadays in my opinion. Good food, great space, a memorable meal to celebrate a special occasion.
Kid-friendliness: We added a note to our reservation that we’d have an infant in a carseat with us and chose the 5pm seating so that it’s easier for them to accommodate. We were seated at a table of 4 and could fit the carseat and diaper bag comfortably. At one point we were holding our baby on our laps and there was still enough space to wiggle and move around. They have ambience music on so we didn’t feel like we were ruining someone else’s romantic moment when our infant wailed a little bit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious kaiseki meal experience !! Ambience was a little noisy though due to other loud guests but overall love the food and service, despite there was only 1 server for the entire restaurant !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Did the pre fix menu with supplements. The service was great and vibe was nice. Like getting away to
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Omakase
Tonight we were pleasantly surprised to find that this Ichika Japanese restaurant in South Bay is so exquisite, fresh, delicious, and has great service!
We will definitely come back for different seasonal dishes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Really lovely dining experience! This was our second time and enjoyed it just as much. The service is attentive, the decor is lovely. I put the nigiri at the top of their dishes, with the soy marinated tuna being my favorite bite. I can’t wait to go back!
Transported into a beautiful and calming interior when you walk past the doors. The staff do their upmost to make you feel at home and valued for being there. The sushi chef at the bar was so much fun to talk and so experienced in explaining every cut of fish and the presentation behind it. All of the staff made tasting notes as they delivered the food. Truly a wonderful experience and wonderful staff to interact with. Everything was beautifully presented. We would come back often if we lived in the area (we’re from Boston).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hokkaido Uni Nigiri
Ideally, I'd give Ichika a 3.5/5.Ichika in Milpitas offers a unique take on Kaiseki, a multi-course Japanese fine dining experience. The restaurant itself boasts a beautiful ambiance, with a mix of modern and traditional elements. Booths and sunken seating provide a great setting for groups, while natural materials and handcrafted furniture create a modern and sophisticated atmosphere.The service at Ichika was excellent. The staff was attentive and friendly, and the chef himself was happy to chat and answer questions. However, the omakase experience itself had some hits and misses.For a fixed price of $148 per person, the menu offers a seasonal selection of dishes. Our omakase experience included -Sakizuke: This was a solid start. It included 4 appetizers -1. abalone2. sweet shrimp, and hotate3. gobo (burdock root)4. seaweed and crab.All four appetizers, including the standout sweet shrimp and hotate (scallop), were fresh and delicious.Tsukuri (sashimi): The sashimi course featured four different types of fish, showcasing the quality of the ingredients. These 4 fishes were -1. Kanpachi2. Hotate3. Kurodai4. Akami (bluefin tuna)The hotate (sweet and delicious) and the bluefin tuna were the highlights of this course.Reisei Chawanmushi (cold steamed egg custard): Unfortunately, this dish fell flat. The custard itself lacked flavor, and while the foamy sauce helped a bit, it wasn't enough to save it.Nigiri (6 pieces of premium cuts): The first round of nigiri included 3 interesting pieces -1. Hirame (flounder) with truffle salt was a unique twist2. The Shima aji (stripejack) with ginger was a classic combination.3. Iwana (Arctic char from Iceland)Hirame and Iwana were my favorites from this nigiri round.The second round of nigir also included 3 pieces of premium cuts of fish -1. Kinmedai (golden eye snapper)2. Soy cured fatty tuna3. Hokkaido uni with slamon roeThe fatty tuna was buttery and soft (melt-in-your-mouth texture), and the Hokkaido uni with salmon roe was a perfect combination of sweet and salty. These 2 nigiri pieces definitely offered the rich flavors you expect in a high-end omakase.However, a heads up for those sensitive to wasabi - all the nigiri came quite generous with it. You can definitely request the chef to go lighter on the wasabi.Agemono (tempura): Both the pickled tempura and sweet potato in this course were a bit bland. A sprinkle of salt or a more flavorful dipping sauce would have been a welcome improvement.Ankake (fish in broth): This savory dish with white fish in a dashi broth was a comforting addition to the meal.Monaka (caviar and otoro): Outside of the nigiri pieces, this dish was the star of the show! The combination of caviar and melt-in-your-mouth otoro (fatty tuna belly) on a crisp wafer was a delicious burst of salty and creamy.Suimono (soup): The shrimp ball, mochi (rice cake), and sakura (cherry blossom) in this 7soup were a nice way to cleanse the palate before dessert. Though, as with other dishes, this dish lacked salt, too.Dessert (hojicha ice cream): The hojicha ice cream itself was good, but it lacked sweetness on its own. The provided honey black syrup helped, but overall, the dessert felt a bit underwhelming.In conclusion, Ichika offers a beautiful ambiance, friendly service, and a good variety of dishes in their omakase menu. However, some courses could benefit from stronger flavors and more creative execution. For the price point, I would rate it a 3-star experience. I wish they included more nigiri pieces in their omakase experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great food and services!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent dining experience, amazing service, food was tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sashimi Omakase
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