Ichika Izakaya — Restaurant in San Bruno

First of all, the staff are really quite nice.

For those pursuing fish specifically, there's considerable variety with provenance/regional source information.

Beyond that, this place doesn't deserve my business.

$4.50 for a zucchini skewer whose total food volume is roughly equivalent to a half-roll of nickels.

$4.50 for 2 white button mushrooms.

The quality and preparation don't come anywhere near justification of inflation of that magnitude.

The general lack of vegetarian options is basically a middle finger to any vegetarians which might show up.

The background music was for the most part really annoying.

A group of 6-8 came in and sat at a table next to us, looked at the menu and immediately left. (They weren't even there long enough for me to turn and get a proper count.)

Clearly there's more concern from the ownership to make a quick buck than to establish a business with...

I visited Ichika Izakaya and was thoroughly impressed by the food and service. The restaurant had a great selection of izakaya dishes, skewers, sushi, and sake, and everything I tried was delicious. The sushi was fresh and expertly prepared, and the izakaya dishes were full of flavor and texture. I especially enjoyed the oyster special and surprisingly, the corn tempura. The service was also excellent, with the staff being very friendly and accommodating. They were knowledgeable about the menu and happy to make recommendations. Apart from a group at the bar who were a bit rambunctious, the atmosphere was nice and cozy, making for a great dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend Ichika Izakaya for anyone looking for a great meal and friendly service. The food and atmosphere were top-notch, making for an enjoyable experience. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is that the prices were a bit on the...

Happened to pass by and find this place. With this less reviews, the food is amazingly good！Afterwards realized that because it was just open for 10 days. Agedashi tofu is both crispy enough and soft enough, with the perfect-balanced broth；the taste of Yakitori can rank in top 5 of my experience all over the United States, even comparing with Izakaya in LA or NY；grill oyster is recommended by the chef, I would say it‘s a must have, chubby and creamy and rich but not over flavored, bring out all the good side outta a huge oyster；Kani Chawanmushi has no difference with the taste in Michelin star restaurant. Not quite having much nigiri this time, will come by and try that part. Overall...