Ichiza Original

We had breakfast here. I will start with the cons: I wish the restrooms were clean. They were pretty dirty. I wish the service was more attentive. I wish they used higher quality rice. That aside, the breakfast tasted authentic and was good. The interior was well decorated in an authentic way. I’ll still give five stars, but I hope they can make things even better.

Pretty legit spectacular place that had seats strangely available where everywhere is effing crowded in Vegas. Authentic-ish dishes served in this joint that have menus in Japanese to enhance the experience of enjoying staple izakaya fare. The hot sake was on of the best, as were the things we ordered. I was a little overwhelmed w the garlic and spicy edamame. My tummy was craving the simple just salt I guess, lol. Presentation is pretty good here, and I ate to my hearts delight. The cute waitress who was totally Japanese that answered perfectly to my “お姉さんもう一本!” With the on point “はい！” brought back memories of when I used to work at つぼ八 back in the late 80s when I was a ツッパリteenager. Good times

Ichiza has been my go-to spot since I moved to Vegas 4-5 years ago! I bring all my visitors here. The yakitori is delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. Some nights, they do run out of the good stuff, like beef tongue! I also love their Salmon Skin Salad. Seems basic, but you have no idea you had the best until you keep having terrible ones. The skin is crispy, and their dressing is light but flavorful. They do have a secret menu. One item that I always order is the Salmon Fried rice. Everything here is delicious, my most recent addiction is a new item added to the menu: Pink Caviar Cream Udon, the texture, flavors (umami) is through the roof and they top it off with shiso leaf. Took me forever to figure out what the leaf was!

The food is very delicious! I ordered the cucumber eel salad, Japanese beef curry, croquettes, butter corn and seafood pot. The eel and cucumber was refreshing and would have never thought of that combo. The Katsu was crunchy and the curry with it was authentic. It’s very clean in here, staff are friendly and the prices make sense. If you’re in the area—would most definitely recommend giving a visit. :)

I ate here for the first time in March and I love it. Food was good and Service was great as well. So I took my husband here today and it turned out to be such a disappointing experience 😔 We ordered, Gyu don and yakitori for my husband and Melon cream soda and a chirashi bowl for me. We got Gyu don first and after 30mins later and my husband finished his food I got my order. I asked our server if it was coming out soon 5mins after we got Gyu don and he said Yes it should be ready soon. He didn't even check if it's in the system or not. He didn't even ask the sushi chef to hurry up. There was only 4 groups of people including us So it wasn't busy. When finally he brought my food he said sorry about that but the way he said didn't sounds apologetic. How he handled the situation wasn't professional. also He forgot the Yakitori too. He brought it out after my husband finished his food but we didn't take it. While I was waiting on my food he was using his phone, chatting. At the payment other server took care of us. We told her what we experienced and she talked to the manager and removed the Chirashi bowl from the total. She was very sorry to us and how she handled this made us feel better. I don't think it is usually like this. Maybe it was because slow or he was being unprofessional 🤷🏻‍♀️ Also they need to clean up better. Some chair is super dirty and seating area is so dirty too. I like the food so I would go again but not this location anymore...😅

I was excited to try out this restuarant as a first timer. Reviews were excellent. Got there around 11:20pm. I was told there was a wait time of about 15 mins. Most of the tables were set up for parties of four or more. I placed my orders at the same time. Appetizer (Gyoza) came out quick, followed by my entree (beef streak). Food was okay, surachi sauce was the best I have had. I finished my food and I was basically ignored. 15 mins later, no dessert. I called one of the waiter who said the dessert was coming. Waited another 10 mins and I just got fed up. Being a desert girl, I really wanted to try the honey toast. When I walked to get my check, I was told my desert was ready and if I wanted it to go, I absolutely said no. I will not be returning. Mediocre service and decent food, nothing too special. Maybe it was what I ordered. Spoke with other customers who raves about the food.

Ichiza is a great spot for Japanese cuisine, offering a wide range of dishes from sushi to skewers and noodles. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu, and you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose. It’s a great place to both eat and drink. Aside from the food, one of the standout reasons to visit is for their Mega High Balls and Grapefruit Sours. The fresh grapefruit they serve adds a nice, natural flavor that isn’t overly sweet, which sets them apart from other places. The service is pretty simple as the restaurant all flows together and shouldn’t be hard to get the attention of the server. Also if you sit at the bar area, you may receive your food directly from the chef. The ambiance truly enhances the experience, giving you the feeling of being in an authentic Japanese restaurant. The decor and atmosphere make you feel as if you're in Japan itself. If you get the chance, I highly recommend sitting in the section where you take off your shoes. It adds to the authenticity and makes the experience even more enjoyable.

One of the best izakaya 🏮 in town. Been going to this place for more than 10 years. They have so many dishes here that are winners.

Ichiza has been my go to spot since I moved to Vegas 4-5 years ago! I bring all my visitors here. The yakitori is delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. Some nights they do run out of the good stuff, like beef tongue! I also love their Salmon Skin Salad. Seems basic but you have no idea you had the best until you keep having terrible ones. The skin is crispy and their dressing is light but flavorful and refreshing! They do have a secret menu, one item that I always order is the Salmon Fried rice. Everything here is delicious, my most recent addiction is a new item added to the menu: Pink Caviar Cream Udon, the texture, flavors (umami) is through the roof and they top it off with shiso leaf. Took me forever to figure what the leaf was!

Been meaning to try this place for a while now. It's on the 2nd floor above mochi nut and not super hard to find. There is. Good amount of parking sports available but could be a bit crowded towards the night. We were the first ones in on Monday afternoon and it's a cozy spot. Service was good and fast. The food was equally bomb. They have something for everyone and everything tasted good and fresh. Don't skip the wagyu beef bowl, small chirashi bowl and the yakitoris. The Katsu curry portion was huge! Couldn't forget about the honey toast. It's big enough to share and was very yummy. Highly recommend this place!

Ichiza is a great spot for Japanese cuisine, offering a wide range of dishes from sushi to skewers and noodles. I've tried almost everything on the menu, and you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. It's a great place to both eat and drink. Aside from the food, one of the standout reasons to visit is for their Mega High Balls and Grapefruit Sours. The fresh grapefruit they serve adds a nice, natural flavor that isn't overly sweet, which sets them apart from other places. The service is pretty simple as the restaurant all flows together and shouldn't be hard to get the attention of the server. Also if you sit at the bar area, you may receive your food directly from the chef. The ambiance truly enhances the experience, giving you the feeling of being in an authentic Japanese restaurant. The decor and atmosphere make you feel as if you're in Japan itself. If you get the chance, I highly recommend sitting in the section where you take off your shoes. It adds to the authenticity and makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Haven't had a date night in a while and this was a perfect place to go after a show or concert. Staff were very friendly and helpful since this was our first time. Japanese food is so fun and good to explore different things. Everything we had was so good that we want to try the rest of the menu. Will be back for sure and they are open late!!

TLDR: One of the best meals I had while in Las Vegas! I tried the Homemade chicken meatballs, tatsuta age appetizers. Main course was the Udon with wagyu beef added. For desert, I got the MINI honey toast! I'm not a connoisseur of Japanese cuisine but my tastebuds definitely agree this place is a winner! The rest of the story: I heard about this place on an Instagram story and was in town for a conference so I decided to give them a try. Best decision of the trip! Its located in Chinatown, upstairs in a shopping center with several other restaurants and stores. The place is kind of small so groups over 10 may be challenged if its busy, and it seemed to stay busy. Since I was by myself, I was seated quickly at the bar, facing one of the chefs. I don't speak Japanese but every customer who came in the door got a loud greeting from everyone in the kitchen. It was pretty cool. The menu has lots of options so I tried a few things. The appetizers are very small and priced accordingly, so you can try multiples without breaking the bank. I liked that a lot! I started with the Homemade Chicken Meatballs and the Tatsuta Age, deep fried, marinated chicken, with a side of spicy sauce at the waitress recommendation. The 3 small meatballs were very meaty, flavorful and juicy. I started to order more but was glad I didn't when the rest of the meal came out. The Tatsuta Age was also yummy and super crispy as its coated in potato starch before frying (I had to look that up). The spicy sauce was a perfect accompaniment to the flavor of the chicken. Main course was Udon with added Wagyu beef. Everything was very well seasoned. The udon were the perfect consistency, slightly chewy without being overcooked. The wagyu was thinly sliced and also cooked perfectly, without being tough. I TRIED eating this with chopsticks (you know, when in China...) but thats a story for a different comedy special! "We'll be back after more practice!" I finished the meal with the amazing MINI serving of Honey Toast. This was a slab of what tasted like milk bread, about twice the thickness of Texas Toast, caramelized with honey and butter and covered in ice cream, strawberries and whipped cream with more honey drizzled over it. I'll pause so we can all wipe the drool from our mouths AGAIN!! I emphasize MINI because (did I mention I was dining alone?) the regular serving can feed a family of 4. I will definitely be back to this place and bring all of my friends for this experience. Oh, and they are open insanely late hours for those who need to eat after the party! {Happy Food Coma Activated}

A year ago, I had a chance to go to the USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience in Tivoli village. One of the vendors there was Ichiza 1 Original! Looking at their menu at the booth, I really wanted to try their breakfast options! I finally had a chance to stop by Ichiza 1 Original for breakfast on a Saturday morning around 8:00 A.M. Ichiza 1 Original is located in Spring Mountain (Arville Street/Spring Mountain). It's next to Crown Bakery and Mochinut! At the time we went, most of the businesses weren't open yet, so there were plenty of parking spots available! We were the only customers inside at the time and ended up sitting at one of their open booths. Menus were already placed at the table. One of the team members at Ichiza 1 Original provided us with water and tea. Their morning menu has a variety of Teishoku, Udon, and even Ogura Toast! We ended up selecting the following Salmon Steak Teishoku - $15.00 Beef Teishoku - $17.00 Honey Toast with Ice Cream! Each dish had a side of rice, miso soup, pickled vegetables, spinach, side salad, and hard-boiled egg! The service and food here are excellent! We waited less than 15 minutes for the food to arrive at the table. I ate some of the Honey Toast. There were two scoops of ice cream, with honey drizzled all over the toast. The bread was crispy, but the inside was super soft! I had a few bites of Teishoku! Both dishes were scrumptious! The salmon was marinated perfectly! The fish was tender and flaky! You could easily mix some of the salmon in the rice! The crisp vegetables and the miso soup were yummy! Next time, I am coming back here for lunch or dinner!

I never got the chance for a second visit. A few things went wrong that I know were rarities. The tatamis we sat on were damp and soaked through our clothes. We happened next to two sets of loud drunks that fudged the experience up for the entire eatery. By the time they tactfully moved the folks out, the evening was pretty well shot to hell. Now we. Accentuate the positive. Phenomenal eats. An expanded Izakaya menu with drinks. Bucket list stuff I tried and loved: Wasabi Octopus, Eel & Cucumber With Sweet Vinegar and Bluefin Chutoro. You must absorb the Bluefin before you leave this world. No kidding it's that earth shattering! If you can, get here early opening or late late late. Like early in the morning, late. You Kats wondering LV in the wee hours will love this joint. Pack an appetite, much to eat here. So as I don't forget, wear clean socks and make sure they stand out. Look up horigotatsu seating. 'Nuff said. 06/24

I was only in town for a weekend and this was the best meal I had in Vegas. What's crazy is this place is open 5pm-10am the next day. I've never been to a place like this before! The restaurant is located on the upper level of an Asian shopping area just a couple miles outside the Strip. There's a good amount of seating inside with some Horigotatsu tables as well. Miso black cod was delicious. The takoyaki was perfectly cooked with a great consistency on the inside. Sashimi was fresh with generous cuts of fish. Highly recommend the yakitori skewer options as well. I also tried their soju chuhai yuzu lemon flavor and it was so good. Our server was so helpful and was very kind. I look forward to coming back on a future trip!

Decided to have dinner here again and was somewhat surprised and a little disappointed they change to menu with also some minor price changes. The chicken fried rice is no longer available along with the shrimp tempera (although they did allow us to still order the shrimp). Thank goodness they didn't get rid of the Onigiri (they did change it from a order of 2 to only 1 with a slight price increase). They did add, what I believe is a new, a WagYu bowl that we tried which was really delicious. We also had the scallop, chicken and gizzard skewers, along with a dragon roll and onigiri which all were great. The service was good and attentive.

We came here for the grilled squid dish Ika yaki and we were so disappointed they didn't have it at the time. We ordered some skewers, the mini herachi bowl and the cubed steak & onion skillet. Everything was amazing! The customer service was also great. We sat in the area where you have to take off your shoes and we loved it. This spot is great for a late nice bite with friends or a cute date. Also it's open super late, I believe we came here at like 2am and they said they didn't close til 10am and start serving breakfast at 5am. Also don't forget the honey cake! The original one is huge!

Was there on Mother's Day. We ordered the following... Various yakitori: Gizzard was a bit tough, but the chicken meatball, thigh and garlic were all good Salmon belly: Good Corn butter (listed as employee favorite): Yuck. All I could taste was Japanese mayo and I like Japanese mayo Hand roll special: (Eel, negi toro, kimchi beef): Very good Miso Caramel Panna Cotta: Excellent...they need to make this a regular item Overall, the food is good here. The service was fine, but the restaurant needs to upgrade their furniture. The seat cushion on the tables including ours was filthy.

The beef bowl was so good. They have so many options here. From curry to skewers. There's bound to be something for someone. It's across from busy Shang hai plaza but parking was fairly busy for us on a weekend. Service was good. Just remember if you want to sit in the area where you can take off your shoes you can reserve that.

Cute place for a date! Husband and I were greeted my the server and was seated immediately. We did notice that by 6pm there were people waiting for a table! The skewers are perfect touch to our sake and I enjoyed the udon with shrimp tempura! Not skimpy at all - got me pretty full. Do come with friends or for a date spot! This place is pretty fun!

My husband and I stopped in for dinner and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food is delicious, I really liked the bacon wrapped mochi. The drinks are good. The servers were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was enjoyable. They were busy but it didn't feel crowded. We will definitely be back.

This place is in China Town, upstairs. We went on a Sunday evening at 6:30pm. There was no wait and our food came out quickly. All the food was flavorful and they offer cocktails. (The mango flavor was really good) It tastes more like a soda than a cocktail though and has a very light taste. All of us (4 people) had different flavors of that cocktail and we tried each others drinks. We all agreed the mango was the best.

It's been a long time since I've been back to this place! The food is still really good. Very authentic Japanese izakaya restaurant. Came here recently for dinner, we arrived right as they were opening so there was no wait, but the restaurant got busy real quick in the next half hour. We sat at the bar and chatted with one of the chefs working in the open kitchen. Ordered a whole bunch of items to share. The skewers were delicious. Must order the grill whole squid, so simple yet so delicious. The takoyaki is one of my favorites. The udon was ok, probably wouldn't get again. The Hamachi tar tar was good, crowd favorite. Charashi bowl was ok, same with the beef tataki. For dessert must get the sweet honey bun with ice cream, that was delicious. Service was on point, very nice and efficient. Bathrooms are clean. Parking was pretty easy in the plaza.

Food: 4/5 Ichiza hits the nail on the head for late night in Chinatown! The reverse happy hour deals on the pitchers of Kirin were amazing and the food was quite good as well. I got the chicken skewers and brisket rice bowl. When they got to the table, they were excellent. Service: 2/5 Sure it's a late night spot, but the service here is just bad. Especially considering how many staff are working and standing around. We had 2 plates that never made it to the table even after kindly reminding 3 separate waiters. Environment: 5/5 The open kitchen and Family style environment is truly one of the kind and makes you feel a part of the experience. We had plenty of space and it was very clean as well.

Since first visiting here over 14 years ago, Ichiza has been a regular stop every time I come to Las Vegas. The authentic and delicious Japanese food has been a draw time and again. I recently stopped in while competing at a local rodeo. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed as the quality has gone down a bit here. I started with a dish that is basically five kinds of sashimi. There were large pieces of salmon, maguro, saba, hamachi, and albacore, and the portions were a bit too large. A couple of the pieces had bone chips and scales on them and the sloppy knife work by the itamae-san makes me think he was not engaged this night. I tried the marinated salmon belly. It was a good quality fish, buttery and not overcooked. However, the marinade was absent and contributed nothing to the dish. My scallop skewer consisted of three scallops, nicely cooked, and provided no opportunity for complaints-it was delicious. The ikayaki (grilled squid) was cooked properly but was very wet with the flavorless sauce poured over it. I prefer the squid to have a bit of a crispy texture from the grill. My perennial favorite, the tom yum roll, is no longer on the menu. Prices here are very reasonable for Las Vegas. While it's still good, it simply is no longer the sparkling gem it once was.

Salmon was not fresh bad quality. Izakaya is too salty. Service was bad nobody came to greet. eventually after we sat down, took too long for someone to take order and too long for order to come out. It was 3 tables there. We left after 3 Izakaya and salmon bowl and went to Hachi.

Loved this authentic Japanese restaurant for breakfast! The food was really good and just fills you up. The fish was cooked perfectly and everything tasted good and fresh. Service was quick and friendly as well. Highly recommend!

More like 4.5. Reasonably priced good food here. Lots of options to choose from too! I'd go back to try more dishes Beef bowl: 4.5/5 Beef tongue skewer: 4.5/5 Chicken gizzard skewer: 4/5

This is a cool place to grab drinks and small bites. The service was quick but the servers could use some more positive vibe. The servers were very monotone and did not look like they enjoyed being here. I would use caution when ordering raw fish from here. Much of the fish I received were border line okay. Not the freshest quality but I guess it's still edible. They have many great small bite dishes that would compliment alcohol very well. Just a fun and chill place to kick it.

Have been coming to this Izakaya for years, time to give them a well deserved review. This is not a fancy restaurant, but it has a very happy and welcoming atmosphere. Service is friendly and food comes out at a good pace. My husband and I ordered a bunch of skewers to start: chicken leg meat, chicken wings, beef tongue, and scallops. They were all very good, especially the beef tongue. We also had a salmon carpaccio, grilled whole squid, and grilled salmon belly. And of course we saved room for the OG honey toast! The salmon carpaccio was really fresh and tasty. The grilled whole squid is a must try, very unique and really well prepared. And the grilled salmon belly was delicious with nice and crunchy skin. Their honey toast is usually the star of the show. The big block of toast was crunchy on the outside but soft and tender on the inside. Pairing that with honey and creamy vanilla ice cream was just heavenly! Their prices are very reasonable. And they actually give you a 4% discount for paying with cash. This is a real discount from prices shown on the menu. Most other places that claim to give you a discount for paying cash actually tag on an extra service charge on top of menu prices if you pay with credit cards.

Late night hunger kicked in!!! This is the place to go when in Vegas!!! Lots of options to choose from! Friendly staff! We enjoyed our visit here and the food is delicious!!! Can't go wrong! Try the salmon skin salad and Tofu !

Great tasting food! Good atmosphere! Good for gathering of friends. Service was fast and staff was very friendly.

Jack of all trades, master of... maybe just one. Ichiza, as it is still known on their exterior and their receipt, is an old-school izakaya which I have somehow managed to avoid visiting until tonight. Perhaps I would have been better off without going, but my friend loves the place and insisted that we try it instead of another similar business down the street on Spring Mountain. I actually tried to go a couple years back only to find that they were doing a "closed on Tuesdays" thing, but I did remember the plaza enough to know that parking can be kinda rough. Luckily, there were a few open spots when we showed up. A long and a short flight of stairs later, we reached their second-floor location and walked in to find some crowding at the tatami and regular tables, but ample seating available at the bar. Let's start with the positives. It's mainly dessert. OG Honey Toast ($8.95) has stuck in my mind as being associated with Ichiza, so I had to try it. It will really fill up two people if they don't save room for it. The bread is great and the honey is generous, and that might even be enough for some including my friend. That said, the vanilla ice cream adds cool temperature and creamy sweetness, so I enjoyed it even more with all components combined. The Daikon Salad ($8.75) wasn't bad either. It's very refreshing, and I enjoyed the sour plum and the sauce at the bottom. I could go for the Salmon Carpaccio ($11.45) again too. The salmon is delicious and the sauce is great, but the lemon is confusingly sliced thin and placed in the sauce. That speaks to me as "eat all of me," but the rind seemed to overpower some of the flavors. The rest of our orders varied from subpar to disastrous. The Chicken Gizzard ($2.95) and Beef Tongue ($3.95) were both somewhat dry, and they do not seem to have the ubiquitous kiss of binchotan here. After having been spoiled by other local restaurants with the delicious touch of that Japanese charcoal, I couldn't help but be disappointed with Ichiza's skewers. Even worse, the Beef Tataki ($10.25) was dreadfully chewy. I don't know if it was how it was sliced or whether it was a London broil cut, but I did not enjoy the toll on my teeth. No binchotan here either. Lastly (but actually the first impression), the Homemade Simmered Pork Belly ($7.25) was very disappointing on account of the superior offerings at local competitors, from sushi spots to ramen joints. First off, it was very salty. Second, it was not tender enough. Sure, it was soft enough that it wasn't a chore to chew, but pork belly braised like that should melt in your mouth. At least the hard-boiled quail egg garnish was fine; perhaps it didn't have time to soak up the soy sauce. They do accept card payment, but note on the receipt that they'll discount 4% of the post-tax total if you pay with cash. That's not insignificant. Service was generally fine and was conducted through servers despite the openness of the kitchen. They did surprise me a few times by dropping items to my left, while I was busy talking toward my right. Come to Ichiza for dessert and skip everything else. The menu feels lacking in depth, and the majority of what I ordered tonight was not enjoyable enough.

I loved this place. Their hours are very convenient since they are open late at night when most options, other than what's on the Strip, are closed. Parking is pretty limited, but we went late at night/early morning and didn't have any issues with that. - The server/host Kyle was amazing. Very friendly and entertaining. Very attentive and kept checking back to see if there was anything we needed. - the prices were appropriate (although the sushi rolls were more expensive than i would have typically paid for that particular roll). They had plenty of food options. They were out of steak for the steak roll, but we still ordered two other sushi rolls. They were okay. Good flavor, but simple. Their wagyu bowl with the poached egg was amazing. Their tanmen was okay, but we added quite a bit of seasoning, which made it better. Also their lemonade was good. -The place itself was really cute. They have traditional American seating at tables and booths. They had bar seating, and they also had floor seating with cushions, which was really cute. Overall, I'd definitely come back again, especially because their service was the best!

Great, ethnic Japanese fair with lots of delicious choices. The restaurant is small and intimate with attentive staff. Highly recommend!

Very popular izakaya so much so that kitchen gets overwhelmed w keeping track of orders. Basically my friends meal was finished and mine came 20 minutes later after several reminders. Maybe because it arrived late but my udon ramen tasted rushed. Broth was not that rich as advertised. Harried is the vibe here. But food was good and service not so.

Because I was a party of 2, my wait was about 2 hours because they gave only a small handfull of tables that takes parties of 4 or less. There were 2 tables with customers just sitting and conversing a long time after they paid for their dinner. I understand that the servers cant ask the customers to leave but my gosh, give them a little hint! lol Ordered the wagyu beef bowl and a plain udon. The food was okay, it didn't wow me where i would want to frequent often. The parking and price point is not worth it in my opinion. I get that this is a cool hangout spot for a lot of people, it's just not for me.

Good sashimi and everything else. Really enjoy it. My fav is the ikayaki. But everything is really good. Definitely will come back.

This is a must stop for me. Best late-night spot in Vegas! Ditch the strip for awesome food, great service, and a funky vibe. You will not regret Ichiza!

I loved: Wagyu Beef Bowl I liked: Beef Tongue Skewer Excellent #goodeats for late night food. Prices here are so cheap and the portions are more than reasonable. Service was good. They were very attentive to waters and took orders quickly. The place is pretty well lit and tables were clean enough not to bother me though there was some stickiness.

I can't believe it's finally time for me to leave a negative review about this place that I've been a regular at for over 16 years, and I have so many childhood memories here with my family. They are under new management; I think the owner has sold this place. The menu is completely new, which I can tolerate, but they have literally removed all my all-time favorites, like Yaki Udon and Oyakodon. So many items are gone We ordered our usual dishes, but the pork belly with egg was terrible. Instead of giving us an egg, they provided a quail egg, which was very tiny. Wasabi was even dry and dark colored (see the picture). Overall, the portions have gotten smaller, and the prices of the food items have increased significantly. It's challenging to complain when everything has changed so drastically so I don't even know what to say. The food is definitely different now since all the old workers, including the head chef Angelo, are no longer there. (Maybe hes at ichiza 2 location? I havent seen him for month already) I'm so disappointed that I had to leave this review. If you were a regular like I am, you really must see and try it in person to understand the extent of the changes.

Food was super good. Jaime I believe was his name. The rest is history. Majo ( sorry if I butchered your name) you took care of business on the floor and helped me find my phone when random clients would not. As a business owner I would gladly hire you as a manager with my eyes closed and ears blown out. God bless you. Jaime once again was amazing

Food is pretty good. The pork and onion skewer was my favorite. It was small but had a lot of flavor. I also tried the wagyu beef bowl, the tatsuga age (fried marinated chicken) and salmon belly, all of which were pretty good. Service started well but then it got really busy and it was apparent they were short staffed. He was still really nice, his attention had just gotten spread pretty thin. Lastly, I tried the mini honey toast. Unfortunately I've had better... so I was not a fan of it and can't imagine spending as much as they charge for it. Overall, the food is pretty good and the staff were nice so I would definitely come back.

We decided to head over to Ichiza 1 with its numerous good reviews for dinner one night. It doesn't seem like you can make reservations through Yelp for this Ichiza location, but we showed up not too long after they opened at 5 PM, and there weren't too many customers yet.  The ordering system is set up so that you write down your selections on a form and hand it over to your server. But if you'd like to order additional items later on, you can just tell your server. Of course I had trouble deciding on what I wanted since there were tons of dishes to choose from. Two of us shared a couple of things, but I also ordered some skewers ($2-4/each) and onigiri ($5.95) for myself. One skewer I wanted to try, the mochi bacon, was not available which was a bummer.  Unexpectedly, the onigiri might've come out on top for me. You can pick 2 out of the 3 options: mentaiko, salmon, and plum. The salmon one was good too, but the plum one impressed me with its tasty tartness. We also agreed that the corn butter ($7.95), an employee favorite according to the menu, was a winner. How can you go wrong with corn and butter, nachos-style? The signature OG honey toast ($9.95) is a beast, and we struggled to finish it. Picture a giant slab of toast drizzled in honey with two mounds of vanilla ice cream plopped on top. Might be better for 3 or 4 people to share? There is a mini honey toast ($7.95) on the menu though! If you are looking for a homey, Japanese diner-type spot, Ichiza 1's got you covered. They are open from 5 PM to 10:30 AM most days for your dinner, late night, and breakfast needs.

Let me tell you, folks, this jalapeño fried rice at Ichiza is the Michael Jackson of side dishes - it's bad (meaning incredibly good)! First off, the spice level? On point. It's like a mariachi band playing a concert on your taste buds - lively, exciting, but never overwhelming. The rice itself? Fluffy perfection, like a cloud that decided to get a tan on the grill.

BEST beef curry in town! The chicken gizzard is really delicious that I could each it and drink a whole glass of Sapporo!

Food: We ordered the beef bowl, which was pretty good but not the best. It was a solid 7/10 and they gave a good amount. We're giving 3 stars partially because they forgot my husband's egg in his beef bowl and he waited another 10 minutes for them to bring it to our table. Meanwhile, his food was already getting cold. When he finally got his side of egg, it was ice cold in the middle where the yolk was. He had to immediately spit it out and when we told our waiter she didn't care much or even offer to replace it. We also tried the salmon belly, which had good flavor but was way overpriced for $15! Service: 4/10 we waited for almost 10 minutes for our waiter to take our order. They seemed miserable working there and didn't really care for any of our concerns. They weren't busy either, they had about 4 tables to serve but barely checked on us. Overall, we give this place a 3/5 due to its lack of service quality, pricing, and the cold egg that was served.

This was HUGE, like the size of half a loaf of bread! But omg it was delicious! The servers are so busy here, but there's a buzzer to get their attention, that was pretty cool, not worrying about someone interrupting your conversation, or hunting down someone. Anyone will come by to help when they see that table number on the board. We only came here for dessert, but I definitely need to try this menu!

Delicious! We'll definitely be back. The ambiance and attentiveness of the staff was impeccable. Loved it! Please open on in Henderson!

My friends and I were checking out the LV Japan Fair taking place in the parking lot of the Las Vegas Chinatown Plaza on Spring Mountain when we first discovered Ichiza as a food vendor. Though a limited selection, the food the were selling at the fair looked really good, so we decided to walk over to their actual restaurant and eat there for dinner. Tatsuta-age: Kind of reminded me of lemon pepper chicken. The pieces were a little big for my liking, and I would have preferred them a bit crispier, but the meat inside was juicy and tender. Also love the dipping sauce! Corn Butter: I was intrigued seeing this on the menu and was convinced to try it after reading it was an employee favorite/recommended dish. I thought it was just going to be like your usual corn cheese at Korean BBQ restaurants, but it was actually a unique dish I had never tried before. It was pretty simple - corn + lettuce + a crispy cracker base + drizzled mayo, but I did still really like it and it was my favorite of everything we tried. I do wish it was made with sweet corn though! Beef Liver Izakaya: Well cooked and flavorful. Interesting to try but probably wouldn't order again. Beef Tongue Izakaya: Similar to the liver. Thought it was well done but just not for me. Scallop Izakaya: My favorite of the izakaya that we ordered. Paired with a squeeze of lemon, the scallop is delightful! Service was a little slow but they were really friendly and even a bit humorous. They started adding a 4% surcharge for card payments due to recent increases but if you pay with cash, the 4% is waived. There's also an 18% gratuity for parties of 6 or more!

*LOCATION* This little restaurant is on the second floor of a small plaza in Chinatown. The parking lot is small so we parked in the adjacent bigger lot and just walked over. *WAIT TIME* My bf and I visited on Friday night ~7:45pm. The restaurant was full and there were a few parties ahead of us. The hostess told us the wait would be 45-60 min but it only ended up being ~15 min. *FOOD* -Seaweed salad: def not the type we were expecting, it's more of a lettuce salad that has seaweed lol -Beef bowl: beef was very very dry -Miso soup: can't mess this up hahaha -Mini ikura bowl: roe wasn't a fresh looking orange, wasn't sushi rice (regular rice?), salmon ok -Chicken gizzard: nice and crunchy -Yakitori: juicy chicken, best dish of the night! -Draft kirin: icy cold and refreshing! *SERVICE* Servers were friendly. We placed our orders using the order sheet instead of directly with the waiter (wrong move). We had pretty much finished all of our dishes but the skewers still hadn't come out. When we asked about them, the waitress apologized and said they were training new staff so they probably forgot to look on the back of the order sheet. We waited some more time for the skewers to come out. *AMBIENCE* It seems like it could be a nice and casual place to hang out with friends. They're open late so maybe I'll come back to try again when I'm drunk LOL

Food was good but the service was terrible. We came to this place at around 2am and theres this white dude serving us and he has an attitude. He took our order and went to the ipad and saw him said "fuck". I dont know what's up with this guy but he clearly doesn't like his job. Whoever is the white tall dude serving us you on sunday morning at 2am you better put on a 2 face when working your job.

When you want tapas at an old school Japanese pub style. This is you place. They really give off old school izakaya vibes in japan with hand written menus on the wall. I love this place. The beef tongue skewer is my favorite. So juicy. And can't go wrong with the negatory roll. Yummmm

Ichiza 1 Original in Las Vegas truly nails the authentic Japanese breakfast experience. Their traditional dishes, like grilled fish, miso soup, and perfectly cooked rice, transport you straight to Japan. The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff's attention to detail is commendable. A must-visit for anyone craving a genuine Japanese morning meal!

My wife and baby girl took me here for my birthday dinner, and it was outstanding! Had myself the grilled squid and was amazed at the flavor! Be good to yourself and try this place!

Ichiza is really good and one of my fav Izakaya spots in Vegas with a very fair price point especially during happy hour. Service is always on point, atmosphere changes depending on the meal (dinner vs breakfast) but is always good vibes, and food is always good! We got the beef tongue stew off of the specials and it is so tender and flavorful - I highly recommend but I also recommend getting rice on the side for this dish because it can get heavy Few things to note that doesn't take away from the quality of food or change my opinion about this spot: Late night is generally noisier so don't expect a super quiet or "chill" time - izakaya is meant to be enjoyed with some drinks which can get rowdy Breakfast option (which I love) is slightly more expensive but food quality is great and it's such a good way to start off the day. Not too heavy but still filling!