Ichigo Ichie
Japanese restaurant · East Providence ·
Japanese grills, sushi, and creative dishes in a sleek setting
Japanese grills, sushi, and creative dishes in a sleek setting
"After working in a kappo restaurant in Tokyo and helming a famous sushiya in Singapore, Chef Eno has brought to life her own fine-dining concept. At this address since 2024, she serves two set menus that change with the seasons. Her signature somen with kuruma ebi and uni bursts with seafood umami – the briny and sweet prawn broth clings nicely to the silky noodles. Reservations recommended, especially for the sought-after counter seats." - Michelin Inspector
"New to Nashville as of this fall, Ichigo Ichie meshes Japanese and Chinese cuisine under one upper Broadway roof. Sushi rolls here look as good as they taste — choose from specialty options like the yuzu mint dressing-topped Yuzu Tangle, the Mango Secret stuffed with fried sweet potato and finished with a fiery sauce design, or the Flying Dragon that includes a whole lobster tail." - Kellie Walton
"Having made his name with his eponymous takeaway spot, Miyazaki, Japanese chef Takashi Miyazaki, married to an Irishwoman and now permanently settled in Cork, upped the ante with Ichigo Ichie (“once in a lifetime”), his take on kaiseki served in a spartan yet utterly serene space. Here diners are treated to a seemingly endless procession of jewel-like dishes, combining complex elements and tastes with an air of elemental simplicity. The Michelin star arrived within months of opening. As Miyazaki continues to evolve and grow, the menu is increasingly studded with dishes that could read as haikus of praise to the superlative local produce: sakura-smoked Irish venison, hazelnuts, and Velvet Cloud sheep yogurt; Lough Neagh eel, porcini, Kilbrack organic carrot, and Leamlara Ivan’s nasturtium; Castletownbere black sole, Kilbrack purple kale, Vitabella potato, maitake, and chestnut tuile. The wine list favors organic and natural while the sake list is a hoard of liquid treasures. [$$$$]" - Joe McNamee
"Ichigo Ichie is a Plateau favourite with a lengthy menu covering everything from carbonara udon to negipon takoyaki (octopus balls smothered in scallions) and butabara (grilled pork belly skewers). If you’re feeling ambitious, kill two birds with one stone and order a bowl of tonkotsu ramen from Yokato Yokabai next door as well (the ramen is sometimes served on the Ichigo Ichie side, too)." - Tiffany Chan
"Skip the French traditionalism and go for izakaya-style bites like tuna tataki or octopus balls and some warm sake at this hopping Plateau favourite." - Tim Forster