Ikigai
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Otoro with Caviar
Uni Quail Egg
Duck Breast
Milk Bread
Shima Aji
Hotate
Mochi
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Recent Reviews
Went to celebrate an anniversary and had an excellent experience! The food is fantastic, the space and ambience is really lovely, and the price point while expensive is commensurate with the dish construction and quality of ingredients you get (fish flown in from Japan that same day). We loved that the restaurant operates as a not-for-profit, donating proceeds to fight food waste. I’ll be recommending to friends for an upscale date night or a special celebration.
The restaurant has a beautiful setting and the service was pleasant. However, the food really didn’t match the price point. Many dishes were quite salty, and the ingredients felt rather basic for the cost. Overall, the flavors were disappointing, especially considering it’s a Japanese tasting menu. The chef didn’t introduce every course, which made the experience feel less special. Also, be sure to arrive on time — all dishes are served together, and if you’re late,...
Each course was memorable, and I highly recommend the beverage (almost entirely sake) pairings. My partner and I split one pairing, and each pour was plenty to share! As a wine lover, I was astounded by how well each sake paired and the depth of flavors. Ikigai does a phenomenal job, in Japanese fashion, of highlighting single ingredients while adding many layers of complexity in each bite. Don't hesitate to converse with the chefs and somm, they were delighted to provide...
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