Ichika Izakaya

**3.5 Stars** Conveniently located Japanese izakaya establishment in San Bruno strip mall. Ample parking and nice sushi bar and table seating without too long a wait. The menu is extensive with both specials, nigiri, rolls, appetizers, and Yakitori. Prices are a bit high end for the quality and the execution especially for the premium options such as Omakase, deluxe Chirashi or individually priced nigiri. Ankimo was served warm rather than chilled and the Chawanmushi was noticeably watery on top although ingredients were solid. Nigiri and Chirashi are most hampered by the rice which is a step below top options in San Mateo and Burlingame. Ichika Izakaya accepts all credit cards including Amex.

incredible Sushi incredible service. I will definitely come back again!!

Lively dining experience, family friendly. Great take on izakaya and fresh fish, recommend!

Loud. HA HA HA HA HA HA. What's with the sushi joint laugh? Yeah, when spending a hundred bucks on a few ounces of fish, I want to hear people doing the sushi HA HA laugh.

Ok, so if you never had true Wagyu let me tell you get it here! I don’t usually go to Japanese restaurants but have started more recently and I’m in love with the politeness, the culture of privacy and respect it’s very pleasant. The sake was super good. Loved the atmosphere 5/5 on food, 5/5 for flavor and 5/5 for design. And it’s 6 minutes away from the San Francisco Airport.

Excellent food and service

Staffs are very nice, are very fresh

Enjoyed the food and the service was very good.