I've waited a bit of time to write this review because I am very torn. The longer I wait, though, the less I am bothered by the ramen mishap (see my review for Yokato Yokabai, which works with Ichigo in a collaborative menu to include ramen). I guess I would suggest not getting the ramen unless you're sitting in the ramen side (even though it is delicious!)
Nonetheless, everything about Ichigo Ichie was fun and tasty. It's definitely a spot for those who are adventurous with food.
My group of 6 luckily got seated right away on a Saturday night. The spot was packed, but the timing just worked out! We sat in a booth around the corner - not as good for people watching, but it made the space feel a bit more intimate.
Ambiance is trendy and definitely feels like a izakaya in Japan, with all its unique dishes and fun atmosphere. Everything we ordered was delicious. Stand outs were the fried chicken and pork belly. Even the fried rice was innovative (beware, it has seeds!). The presentation of each dish was delightful. There are tons of ways to avoid getting the ramen and still be super satisfied.