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Layout
not a typical looking sushi styled restaurant, Ichiza is very authentic Japanese oriented. menu items line every wall, the decor is all wood, the seating looks cramped, and there are two sets of seating for large parties in the back. admittingly, this kind of arrangement can feel very overwhelming at first, but the atmosphere becomes upbeat and exciting once you sit down.^^
Service
outstanding for the amount of customers they service. i won't lie and say u that there's no waiting for food (it's crowded from 8p-1am), but the time is within reason and never too long.
the waitresses are friendly and cheerful and the VERY BUSY chefs actually find time to do special arrangements with your order if you buy large quantities of the same item.
Food
this is an EXCELLANT place to go to if you want something UNIQUE. something that will leave you with a lasting impression of exotic japanese cuisine. not everything will agree with your palette, but the majority of the items are full of flavor and taste.!
they prepare all kinds of dishes in every method. sushi, breaded meats, dim sum items, rice dishes, noodle dishes, tofu dishes, raw meats (fish/beef/octopus/etc)... seared, steamed, fried. the menu is ENORMOUS.!
Pricing
the menu is well balanced in pricing. MOST items can be had for $2-$4 allowing you to try a lot of the dishes without burning a hole in the wallet (like TAPAS). additionally, you'll find yourself only spending around $14 on a main dish.
Closing
i've lived in Vegas for 4 years. there are a TON of places to eat, not to mention a TON of sushi digs. but i find Ichiza 2-3 times a month because of the LOVE & JOY i've discovered eating there - and i hope you will too.^^*
Recommendation (excuse the spelling)
1. Beef Tataki (seared raw beef) 3x orders of
2. Beef Wagyu Carpaccio
3. Chicken Gizzard (bowl) 4x orders of
4. Diced Beef Cubes (ask to make it spicey)
5. Salmon Sashimi (fresh and CHUNKY)
5. HONEY TOAST - EVEN if you feel you can't eat anymore
let me know if you need any questions answered. i think i must've earned a master's degree - i eat there so often.^^
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