I was worried that after moving from the San Mateo area to Daly City, I was leaving behind my favorite sushi spot and wouldn't find anything that could compare. Well, I was completely wrong! This place is such a hidden gem that I almost didn't want to leave a review because I wanted to keep it all to myself! My friend and I recently visited, and from the moment we arrived, we were impressed. It's located in a small shopping center with plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The restaurant itself is adorable, clean, and inviting. We sat in the cute Japanese-style seating area (which the padding on these seats are a bit thin so just to be aware of), but they also offer traditional tables, a sushi bar, and what appeared to be a semi-outdoor patio with heat lamps. We're both kinda sushi snobs, and the sushi here was fresh, high-quality, and beautifully prepared. The service was friendly, efficient, and very fast. I'm beyond happy to have found this spot and can confidently say it's become my new go-to sushi restaurant in the area! read more

Stopped by here for a friend to celebrate their birthday, had a reservation at 7:45, and ended up a few minutes late, but it wasn't too packed so we were able to get seats relatively quickly. I had been meaning to come here for a while, but never had the chance so I was pretty excited to try the place out. The place is cozy, there are tables on one side and a sorta of deeper table on the other where you sort of sit into the seat, a bit different than sitting at a table, but adds to a more intimate experience. I had a quick beer before my friend showed up, and it was indeed refreshing. I looked over the menu and instantly saw the treasure box, which I've seen on the Yelp page, and we both ordered that. We didn't ask for the item menus, as my friend had been here multiple times and just told me to dig in. I started with the monk fish liver, and wow oh wow, I'm not a fan of liver at all, but the way they cooked this was fab-u-lous! The steamed egg following it was refreshing, and then just eating each piece of sashimi and sushi was amazing. Every item tasted super fresh and had the right amount of flavor, so I didn't need to add anything extra. It was an amazing experience, and for the price point, I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Located in this sleepy once-modern mini mall in Brisbane is a hidden gem for Japanese food seemingly known only by locals. It's definitely a popular spot on the weekends as we had to wait a bit each time before a table became free for us. There's a bit of outdoor seating, but hey.. Brisbane gets cold and foggy at night, but if you have a four legged friend with you, that's the proper way to go.. We come here as a party of six a couple of times now. The service and food quality was consistently good with attentive friendly prompt service both times. Busy sushi counter with three sushi chefs slicing and dicing away! Highlights here for me were the big thick super fresh pieces of sushi (Toro, Salmon and Albacore), and the Tonkatsu Pork Curry Rice. Though the menu seems vast, I didn't really encounter anything that I didn't enjoy. The Dragon and "Heart Attack" rolls were perfect. Everything was just on point or better. Well... wait.. I didn't think the Sushi Tacos were that great, as they were unexpectedly spicy and fall apart rather easily. Eh.. I'll master that maybe next time. Lots of angled parking out in front. I wouldn't mind coming back here anytime. It's a bustling busy place in otherwise sleepy Brisbane! read more

Loved the tempura! It was super light and crunchy. It was not greasy at all and came out piping fresh. The rolls were also solid. The Ichika roll stood out to me the most. It definitely had a kick to it. The warriors roll was good, but the flavor was not memorable. The eel avocado roll was good for a basic roll. I like that they have a thick fish to rice ratio. Sauces aren't overpowering. The rolls are on the smaller side overall. Service was okay. It felt a bit rushed. We did arrive 30 min before closing for lunch. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Assorted Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

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Great little neighborhood spot that is SO good, super fresh fish and all around tasty menu. Never disappoints, have come back here for both dine-in and takeout. Parking quite easy with the lot out front. Docked one star off just because it's a bit pricey. But I come back when I want to splurge a little hehe. Also great service! read more

Ichika Sushi House - Hand rolls and lunch combo - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

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We've been here so many times with friends and for date night - consistently a solid choice from the food to the service. One of the items we always get is the treasure box. Out of all the treasure boxes I've had, this is the best. It's a mix of deluxe items such as the oysters, chawanmush (our baby loved this), skewers, sashimi and nigiris. Truly a great value. Other items we order are uni and hotate nigiris - always fresh. They're also child friendly which is a plus. Parking is easy and everyone is nice. read more

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I highly recommend this spot for fresh sushi and fantastic, friendly service. I've been here twice now, and both times the sushi rolls came out beautifully presented and tasted even better. If you come around 8pm, you likely won't have to wait long since the dinner rush tends to slow down by then. Some of the best seats are near the entrance where you can watch the sushi chefs preparing the food. When we arrived, the staff brought complimentary edamame for the table while we looked over the menu. I appreciate when edamame isn't overloaded with salt, and they did a great job keeping it simple and flavorful. I love spicy food, so my friend and I split the spicy tuna roll, the hot girl roll, and the baked scallop roll. Each one was delicious, but the hot girl roll was my favorite. It's topped with spicy tuna and jalapeños and had the perfect kick. The baked scallop roll came out hot and gooey, covered in a sweet garlic sauce that paired really well with the scallops. The restaurant is also vegetarian-friendly, which is one of the reasons we chose it. My partner ordered the avocado maki, veggie dragon roll, and the futo maki. His favorite was the veggie dragon roll, which includes avocado and eggplant. The futo maki wasn't as much of a hit for him, but that may just be because he's not a big fan of radish. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for the quality of the food and the welcoming service. It's located in a small shopping center with its own parking lot, which is a big plus since you don't have to worry about finding street parking. read more

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The ambiance here is very nice and I have enjoyed most of the dishes I have tried. Recently I came for a friend's birthday dinner and ordered the beef curry, which unfortunately was not my favorite. There was much more sauce than beef and the meat was extremely chewy and not cut into smaller, easy to eat pieces. It made the dish a bit tedious to eat and overall it was too salty for my taste. I should have gone with the chicken katsu instead. I did try it and it pairs much better flavor wise with the rest of the menu and it is also properly cut. The ribs are good, although they are not very filling since there is more bone than meat. The assorted tempura is a great appetizer and definitely something I would order again. The atmosphere is beautiful and very elegant. We were lucky this time and were seated in the back area of the restaurant with regular chairs. In the past I have been seated toward the front where the seating is much lower. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

3.5 stars Small, well organized sushi spot with a parking right in front. Service was quick, got ice water and edamame immediately after sitting down, and when my friend arrived, they brought out miso soup right away. Nice touch. Food wise, the sushi quality really stood out. The shimaji and kimedai had great texture and no fishy taste at all. They were already brushed with a slightly sweet soy sauce and had wasabi inside, so no extra dipping needed. The beef ribs were flavorful and tender, and the soft shell crab was perfectly crispy. Amaebi and salmon rolls were just okay compared to everything else. The only downside was the atmosphere. The sushi chefs were speaking quite loudly, and we could clearly hear them using inappropriate language multiple times in Chinese, which made the dining experience uncomfortable. Overall: great food and efficient service, but the environment could be improved. read more

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Love love love Ichika Sushi house! I've been eating here for years and has become a special place for me and girlfriend. It's not an exaggeration when I say everything I've eaten here was great. The quality of fish is top tier and the rolls they have are unique and creative. They even have a great fresh wasabi My go orders are the Chirashi bowl and also the sake don. For the rolls I love the double toro and mango roll. Inside it's very cozy they even have a couple booths that look very traditional. Love they serve tea and edamame to customers. They have a small parking lot so parking isn't usually an issue. 5/5 and A+ across the board for Ichika Sushi House read more

Ichika Sushi House - Double Toro Roll Mango Salmon Roll Princess Roll - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

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Food - Fresh sushi - Really liked their treasure box with assorted sashimi and bites - Great and easy to share - Came back for the sushi taco - Will continue to come back for the sushi taco - Free edamame appetizer Restaurant - Better to make a reservation - Can be a bit of a wait - Has indoor and outdoor seating - Outdoor seating has heat lamps - Indoor seating is plenty but sits close to others so it can get loud Service - Very attentive and kind Location - Shares a parking lot with other restaurants and businesses read more

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This sushi restaurant has really tasty rolls! There's usually a wait, so it is better to get here earlier if you don't want to wait too long. For the rolls, we got the 49ers, baked scallop, and old county roll and they were all really good! I like the vibes in the restaurant especially if you get the sunken seating at the side. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Baked Scallop Roll, 49ers Roll, Old County Roll - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

Natalie our server was amazing today! She was very kind and attentive. The staff here never seem to fail with service. Always providing wonderful service. Our food always comes out delicious and fresh. Never have a complaint when coming here. This is my #1 favorite sushi spot to go to and would highly recommend people to come here. Service is very fast as well. The restaurant is always kept clean and tidy. Todays visit we had tried: -Wagyu Yakitori (3) -Scallop Yakitori -Beef teriyaki (My personal fav) -Mango Salmon Roll -Itchika Supreme Handroll All items came out very fresh and absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend everything on the menu from this place. I'll never stop coming here. We've been coming here for 3 years and the food and service is always up to par! It was so nice, after paying the bill they gave me a complimentary gift card to use during my next visit. How sweet is that? In all, I paid $99.93 after taxes (not including tip). I made sure tip was cash and 20%! They always strive for wonderful service and best quality food. Thank you Natalie for your wonderful service and all Itchika staff! read more

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The service was amazing. The staff was very accommodating. We had a birthday and they kindly offered a few free mochi icecream with a candle. There were two rooms in this restaurant. One side had what I thought was tatami mat seating, but it turned out to be a table inside of a raised floor. You were sitting like you normally would at a table but the seat was the entire floor if that makes sense. It's not actually tatami seating. We ordered a 10 piece salmon sashimi, rainbow roll, double salmon roll, and the dragon roll. The sashimi was delicious - no fishiness at all. They cut some of the pieces too thin, so they gave us an extra piece to make up for it! All the sushi was as expected and tasted great, the only problem was with the rice on the rolls. The taste and texture were fine, but I'd say they only put half the rice that would usually be on a sushi roll. I've order take out before and it was never like that, so this might have been a fluke. All in all, service was great, but you might need to order an extra roll to make up for the smaller portion sizes. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Rainbow Roll, Double Salmon Roll, Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

This spot was recommended to me. It's pretty decent, nothing crazy or to die for. There was about a 5-10 minute wait for our table, service was great though. It's not fancy inside, but it looked clean enough for dine in. There was edamame at the table already waiting at the table, which was a cute touch. We got the ramen, teriyaki steak plate, chicken gyoza, tempura roll and an order of sake nigiri. The food quality is very good, I do have to say. I will be back. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

Every year a few Oracle alumni friends and I get together for sushi. For years that meant Sushi Sam's, and since it closed, we've been rotating through new spots in the area. I searched Yelp for sushi near San Mateo and landed on Ichika in Brisbane -- a town I'd never actually been to, but have driven by many times. On the outside, it is in a strip mall. On the inside, it has that classic sushi-bar feel: dark wood, understated, comfortable. Service was good but could be more attentive. I ordered the Omakase 10 Pieces Nigiri ($58), and it was far better than expected. My benchmark for great sushi is simple: I take a bite and immediately think, "This is the best piece of ___ I've ever had." Ichika delivered that feeling more than once. The texture was spot on, each piece perfectly balanced and pre-seasoned... no soy sauce or wasabi needed. Just clean, precise execution and excellent fish. Okoze in San Francisco is still my personal favorite, but Ichika is outstanding in its own right. If you're in the area, especially before or after an airport run, it's worth a stop. I forgot to take photos... sorry. read more

Fresh fish and excellent sushi rice! Instead of omakase tonight I opted for the deluxe chirashi bowl. It was packed with fish I and there was even scallops and uni inside. The crispy shrimp head was a nice touch, it made for a refreshing bite from the fish. The shrimp itself was creamy but not super sweet. While the uni was pretty solid in flavor, salty cream and fresh. The uni wasn't in the best solid texture but it still made for good eating. The sushi rice was perfection, seasoned just enough to have that subtle vinegary taste without taking away from fish. I would love to come back and try the omakase next time! Someone in our party had the pork curry katsu and enjoyed their meal. The portion looked quite generous and the katsu looked crunchy! read more

Ichika Sushi House - Deluxe Chirashi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

Four stars all around for Ichika! We've been here a few times and their food is always consistent, sushi always fresh. Dinner time, especially on the weekends can get busy but the restaurant is pretty big. We never have to wait long for a table. My favorite here are the belly nigiri (salmon, toro, hamachi), angry fish roll and double toro roll. Their geso age is also a must order. Service is attentive and quick. Parking is easy since Ichika is located in a strip mall. read more

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Ichika - Brisbane Girls' night out kind of evening Finally caught up with some long-time friends over sushi at Ichika. One of the girls mentioned it gets packed, so I made reservations ahead of time (thankfully!). I wasn't sure what to expect, but the customer service was on point -- super welcoming and attentive. We ordered family style -- everyone went for the rolls... except me, haha. You already know I'm all about that sashimi life! One standout? The hamachi with truffle appetizer. OMG. One bite and it was like fireworks -- buttery, rich, melt-in-your-mouth with that perfect hit of truffle. Overall, I was genuinely impressed with the quality of the sushi. Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Definitely worth every bite. Will be back! read more

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Ichika Sushi House is a small, clean, cozy restaurant in a strip mall in Brisbane. Lots of parking. We came for lunch on a Saturday when it opened at 11:30 am. We were seated right away. The staff were friendly and gave great service. Served ice cold water and edamame and miso soup as soon as we were seated. We ordered mainly Sushi, Assorted Tempura and a Chicken Karaage Curry. All the food was tasty, yummy and fresh. Usually sushi is on the pricey side and this was no exception because it probably averaged at least $30 per person for lunch. I would not say it's a hidden gem because it got very busy!! Overall, we would definitely come back. The food is good, ambiance is very nice and clean, and the service was friendly and attentive. read more

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We normally order a lot of nigiri but this time around we opted for the chicken katsu as well as the tonkatsu. It was so goood! It came out really fast right after ordering. This has to be one of my favorite tonkatsu curry dishes in the Bay Area. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Uni, Otoro, and variations of Salmon Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

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We got here right at 5 and left by 530. This was a great spot to sit down and have a good meal. We loved the miso soup it was warm and flavourful. We enjoyed the complimentary edamame. When we got our food it was delicious and filling. I enjoyed my backed scallop roll. It was the best! Look forward to coming back. Service was prompt and attentive. The crowd started coming in. Surly people know where the good food is! I loved the decor inside. The music was also perfectly curated. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Baked Scallop Roll - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

I stopped by here before attending a concert in the city, and upon noticing the parking lot is pretty small so it can be limited. Once I got to the restaurant, I noticed that there's inside and outside seating and the decor inside is very cozy. On one side of the restaurant, you have the tables where you're able to sit in a booth which I thought was neat. We had a party of 3 and wait time was roughly 10-20 mins, not too long. Once we sat down, the service was quick and food was great. I forgot the name of the items we ordered but they were all fresh and delicious! The oysters we got were plump and the sauces paired up with it. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely come back here :) read more

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Delish! Had fish taco, gyoza, dragon roll, lion king, and 2 others. All were delicious! read more

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Had a good meal at Ichicka Sushi House. The sushi was fresh, nicely presented, and there were plenty of interesting roll options to choose from. Service was friendly, and the overall experience was enjoyable and satisfying. read more

This is the place to eat a fabulous meal. The atmosphere is clean and cozy with current music vibes. The food was amazing! Its presentation and tastiness is superb. Try the fish tacos , oyster shot, Diablo rolls and Lyon King read more

Ichika Sushi House - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

Good and creative presentation. The service is attentive and fast. The place is very clean and nicely decorated. It is like you are transported in Japan. I highly recommend it. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Beautiful Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

I've been coming here since before pandemic. I just did not have a good experience yesterday. Our server Nicole forgot our edamame beans. I thought we didn't order the right foods to get this perk, but it turns out she simply forgot and I was too salty to ask as she never came back to our table after giving us our flatware/drinks and taking our order. I went on Wednesday 1/26/22 @ 1830. It was a full house and ended up waiting 15 minutes outside for a table inside. I spent $135 for fish tacos ($15.50), charashi bowl and the toro bowl. I just was a bit taken back as I didn't feel it was worthy of $100+. The fish tacos have shrunk. The toro bowl rice was lacking in flavor and the fish was cut so thin. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday and got seated right away! It's very lowkey and cozy. We were given complimentary edamame and hot green tea. We ordered the chicken karaage, Romeo roll and ichika roll. The chicken karaage was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The Romeo roll was delicious, the scallops were really fresh. The flavor of the ichika roll was also superb. All the fish seemed really fresh. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Chicken Karaage - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

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Stop by for a quick snack to go. Carol, the waitress was very attentive and conscientious about my gluten-free diet. She helped me order the Poki salad and princess roll with no sauce and provided gluten-free soy sauce on the side. Places always clean and ambience is chill. The fish was fresh as ever and hits the spot! The pokey salad had some sweet daikon and cool cucumbers that gives the fresh fish great flavor! The princess roll is aesthetically pleasing - so good, I almost didn't want to eat it lol read more

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We came here for dinner and sat at the bar. A waitress dropped off a bowl of edamame and tea. We started with the veggie tempura and yaki ika. We also got the angry fish roll and deluxe chirashi. The fish was fresh and yummy. I was quite satisfied with the food. Service was good overall. The food came out quickly and the tea was refilled. When we got the bill, we were given a gift certificate. I guess it's because of the holiday season- nice touch! read more

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GET THE TREASURE BOX!!!! Treasure box consists of all the great selection of chef's choice, and can easily be shared with another person. The waitress mentioned it was good enough for one person, but I like variety and wanted to order more items on the menu. Sushi is amazing, and way better than the Michelin restaurants that I've been to in SF. Cute restaurant and top notch sushi. You know the sushi is going to be good when they give you quality pointed chopsticks to eat with! read more

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Last min plan for Valentine's Day night. My cousin and I decided to grab dinner together. I was a little worried we might not find a place to eat that's not crowded or $$ We arrived to Ichika right when they opened at 5:15pm and there were a few people waiting at the front already. We got seated in 15-20mins? And we did not make a reservation.... So we got lucky! Very cozy setting, so perfect for date night. The staffs were all friendly. Our last item which was the valentines treasure box didn't arrive for a while so we had to ask about it 15mins later or more. Which is understandable because it was Valentine's Day and they did have a full house. I will for sure return again ! Everything was so fresh! Lalalove their monk fish! Best I've ever had read more

Ichika Sushi House - Best monk fish ever! Sunomono Salad and oyster special - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

This place has always been on my bookmarks and I got to finally try it on Valentine's day. We got here right when they opened at 5pm, and was able to get a table inside. super cozy and romantic spot with tasteful decor. Despite it being a busy day, the servers were still attentive and provided great service. Fresh Ankimo (5/5) Some of the freshest I've had in the Bay Area. Dare I say as good as Japan? We were super happy with this dish. Highly recommend. Treasure Box (5/5) Just enough for two people, the treasure box is a must get when you come here. We got the Valentine's day box that came with abalone, uni + ikura over rice, king salmon, wagyu nigiri, Toro nigiri, Hamachi, oysters with caviar, sea bass, and a savory egg pudding dish topped with a dungeness crab. Mango Salmon Roll (4/5) salmon was fresh and the mango was sweet and complimented the roll so well. Fancy Oysters (5/5) topped with quail egg, ikura, ponzu and green onion. i really enjoyed these as well and even put some of the Ankimo on top overall, great experience for our first time. I will definitely be back! read more

Ichika Sushi House - Valentine's treasure box - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

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I'd give this place a 3.5/5 but there's no half stars. The food was alright, I got a tempura udon and a hand roll that isn't pictured. The udon was good and the tempura portion was more than I was expecting, at first I thought I'd just get one shrimp tempura so I was pleasantly surprised they had a good assortment. The handroll wasn't the highest quality roll they have better sushi places on the peninsula or in the city, but this place is a solid sushi for the Brisbane area. Service was decent but they were busy so it makes sense that they weren't the most attentive. Overall not a bad option if you're the area. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Tempura udon - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

The restaurant appears small when you first enter, but they have another room to the left with more tables. Their menu prices are pretty typical of decent sushi places. I only ordered the Ichika Roll since I wasn't very hungry. It was good, but not anything extraordinary or anything to write home to. Service was also very minimal, they don't make suggestions or offer to tell you anything about their fish. There is a free parking lot right outside. Also be aware that they automatically charge 18% gratuity for groups of 5 or more. I didn't notice and accidentally marked an extra 18%. Thankfully, when I called they assured me that they do not take on additional tips if tips were automatically applied even if I checked the extra 18% box! It's been 2 weeks now, and credit card was charged appropriately. I'm not sure I would be back though, since the sushi didn't impress me. read more

Ichika Sushi House - Ichika Roll - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

This place was so good. Came here with a few friends. What started off as quick bite turned into eating almost all the rolls on the menu. They have a parking lot right outside and tons of seating. We got sat inside, ordered 4 rolls. Our server was attentive and helpful in choosing what rolls to try. When we finished the rolls, we ended up ordering another two rolls. Then another two rolls. The fish was flavorful and so delicious. As we continue to eat through the night, we saw a line starting to form outside. Glad we came earlier and snagged a seat before it got packed. I'm not a big sushi eater but this took the cake for me. 10/10 all around and would be back soon! Tried these rolls 49er - classic, can't go wrong with this Mango Salmon - the mango on the sushi was unique and unlike anything I've tried. Hot Girl - this was spicy but love how they did not cheap out on the amount of crab put into it Double Toro - Similar to Mango Salmon but toro style Godzilla - another classic that has a lot more ingredients so more filling Phoenix - The truffle oil on the fish was the best thing I've had in a while (I just came back from Japan, too!) it really enhanced the flavor read more

Came here for lunch with my friend and it was relatively busy. We were seated right away at one of the cute "floor" tables. And they gave us complimentary miso soup and edamame. After a quick browse of the menu we ordered the fish tacos, veggies tempura, and we both got the deluxe chirashi bowls. Fish tacos were yum. Nice crunch and a little bit of a jalapeño kick. And had to get some veggies, even though they are deep fried. The deluxe chirashi book came with an assortment of sashimi, amaebi, uni, sake, tuna, hamachi, scallop just to name a few. I mean it was packed with a variety and definitely worth the price and would definitely order again. read more

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Amazing find for a great sushi spot in Brisbane. Met a friend there for dinner and loved everything that we ate. The veggie tempura roll was a surprising star with the sweet potato and we loved it! Great atmosphere to hang out and chat over dinner. Staff was really friendly. read more

Ichika Sushi House - California Roll, Dragon Roll, Veggie Tempura Roll, Edamame - Japanese Near Me - Brisbane, California

Place is so welcoming the moment you open the door. Food tasted great and came out fast, we enjoyed every bite! Ordered the Treasure Box, regular chirashi bowl, and double toro roll. Treasure box needs to be tried at least once. Everything was fresh and tasted yummy. The regular chirashi bowl rice was seasoned well and the fish was amazing; loved the variety. Lastly the toro roll was good. The fish was melt in your mouth soft and the mango inside added a nice hint of sweetness to it. read more

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