Ichiza is one of the spots we we frequent when our family comes in from Japan. I recommend calling in for reservations ahead of time if you have a large party because of limited seating. Remember if you get the 2 tables in the back you usually have a 2 hour max time slot.
We usually order a bunch of different dishes and just share...family style. It is an Izakaya...half bar-half restaurant. Many of the dishes are tapas style.
We've had better izakaya but the go to foods at Ichiza that we would recommend are (not necessarily in this order)
1.Grilled eggplant
2. Uni pon
3. Broiled Miso Cod
4.Yellowtail tartar
5. Robata-Pork belly in shiso leaf
6. Beef bowl
7. Ume Chazuke
8. Salmon Belly
People rave about Ichiza and I say they are ok. I've tried many of their "to die for" menu items but I wasn't wowed. I suppose we could give Ichiza a 4 star but its hard to. Maybe because we visit family in Japan a couple times a year, we set the bar high and our expectations are based on that. They are not as consistent as they once were with their food. The prices are decent, the service we've experienced is sub par right up until my wife speaks Japanese to them, and lately its been packed and very loud. Probably due to the fact that they don't do lunch service , anymore.
Don't get me wrong they are a good bang for your buck type of place. Just check out the other Yelpers, they love it. Don't take my word for it...go try them out. I'm sure you'll find someone thing delicious on their menu.
Aloha