Ichita — Restaurant in Tokyo

This was a great place to taste a variety of Japanese dishes (mostly seafood based) at a higher quality than most restaurants around the Tokyo area. The staff were courteous and the atmosphere at the counter was great (seeing many of the dishes prepared in front of you is something I enjoy). There wasn't a dissapointing dish to be had during our visit, and the end menu item (soba) can be enjoyed in one of four varieties. Considering many other restaurants we've eaten at with a similar price point, we found this one to be one of...

The format is washoku but not necessarily the "typical" kaiseki progression of zensai-hassun-owan-yakimono-etc. A lot of seafood items are served alongside seasonal vegetables, showcasing a variety of cooking techniques. The meal closes with excellent housemade soba, of which there are four options to choose from (and a second can be ordered if you're still hungry).

They do staggered seatings so the atmosphere is more casual and lively, but the food is really great. They also have English...

1 薯蕷羹に雲丹、海苔、山葵、蓴菜。薯蕷羹はすりおろしの大和芋。賽の目の長芋。 2 鰻の飯蒸し。鰻は霞ヶ浦産 3 毛蟹、白ずいきの土佐酢ジュレ、穂紫蘇 4 お椀は虎魚、久世茄子 5 おつくり 干し鰈と剣先烏賊 6 蒸し鮑と飯蒸し。飯蒸しはバター醤油風味 7 太刀魚の唐揚げ 8 ミル貝と玉蜀黍のかき揚げ 9 天草の鱧、水茄子の生姜餡 10...