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We were seated pretty quickly for a walk-in party of 2 for a Friday lunch, though some of the specials (like treasure box) were sold out already. A cute little hidden gem in a very random strip mall. I've heard a lot of really great things about this restaurant and was really excited to try it! Tai Chazuke: snapper over rice with a delicious hot broth to pour over. I chose the tea broth option, though I think I would've preferred the richer dashi broth more. Fish was tender with a mild flavor. Yuba: tofu skin with sea urchin and a sweet soy sauce. I thought the tofu skin was so silky and refreshing, with the perfect amount of sweetness to complement the more subtle flavor of the tofu. Hokkaidon: on the specials menu with scallop and roe imported from Japan. The scallops were soooo good and the roe was perfectly marinated! The uni portion was larger than I expected, though I generally prefer other varieties of uni. Salmon Kama: marinated salmon collar. The yuzu zest was quite subtle, but the meat was very tender and fatty and quite a good portion. I liked the crispy edges of the skin too. Stone grilled beef tongue: incredibly tender and delicious. Just a bit of salt and lime really brought out the natural flavor of the tongue. Overall, they serve very high quality ingredients and each dish was executed wonderfully. I loved seeing dishes that I don't normally see at typical Japanese restaurants. I can't wait to come back to try some of their well known dishes! (Like the house made soba and treasure box special)
Came here with coworkers and got the lunch bento sashimi. It was the perfect amount for me and was very delicious. The cost was about $38 for a green tea and my sashimi bento. A little more on the pricey side but it is fish. This restaurant is also small and cozy. Very authentic Japanese food!
Nice izakaya with good food! We had a reservation so were seated right away. The place is quite small so not many seats. We tried the housemade tofu which was fun and the salmon which was so good. The chicken soba was ok. The price is a bit steep but decent izakaya food.
Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. Made a reservation for dinner and our table was ready upon arrival. Parking was plentiful in the private strip mall lot and dining was available indoors exclusively. The menu was large and the restaurant also had a few daily specials. Started off with the sea bream miso which was different. I was expecting a piece of fish inside some dashi broth. The agedashi tofu was tasty with a tempura mushrom. The assorted tempura was a generous portion and came with a few dipping accoutrements. The highlight may have been the grilled black cod which was buttery smooth and grilled to perfection. The grilled beef tongue was tasty too. The soba was light and best finished sooner rather than later since the hot broth kept on cooking the noodles. The panna cotta was a tasty way to finish off dinner. ~$65/head after tax and gratuity for dinner
What a cozy Izakaya! Not fancy, just small and cozy to give an intimate feel. Waiting staff was eager to accommodate and foods excellent. The booths were on the clamp side -- I was forced to sit straight. If it is a bit closer to home, I will probably come every week.
This restaurant holds a special place in my heart, as it's the first higher-end meal I treated my parents to from my first corporate job. I cannot rave enough about how EVERY. SINGLE. DISH. IS. DELICIOUS! The first time I had Leichi, I wanted to go back the week after because it was that good. Service (with reservation) is always on point and food comes out quick. The waiters are welcoming and open to answering any questions. My favorites are the tempura octopus, homemade tofu, cold duck soba, black cod, hojicha panna cotta, and assorted sushi. They ship their fish from Japan, so it's always high quality and fresh. The sashimi is literally melt in your mouth. The housemade tofu is fresh and has the rich soy flavor. My boyfriend isn't a big tofu guy, but even he loved it. The black cod is cooked with sake and a must try! Their ginger ale is housemade with their ginger syrup. I'm always grabbing two cups whenever I go! The hojicha panna cotta is rich, creamy, and always a great end to any meal.
I really enjoyed the ambiance as soon as I entered the restaurant. They quickly seated us on a Sunday night. I ordered chicken hot soba, eggplants, salmon cheekbone, poured tofu, chirashi and many other dishes. I love the traditional Japanese restaurants. If you like raw fish, it's the best place for you. The parking is very easy to find.
Came here with my husband for a lunch date and it was perfect. The restaurant is really cozy with tables separated by dividers. Here's what we got: Assorted tempura: 10/10 lightly coated and fried really well. It came with radish, ginger, and matcha salt. I will say the matcha salt just tastes like salt but it was fun! Harasu: 9/10 tasty salmon belly cooked perfected with crispy skin Sashimi bento: 9/10 sashimi was fresh Sweet raw shrimp: 10/10 they fry the head Potato salad: 9/10 the flavors are great but i don't love the texture over a bed of mixed greens. It was tasty but I wouldn't get it again given all the other options on the menu(:
A Bay Area staple that is 100% worth visiting. Small, clean restaraunt. Make sure you call to make a reservation, or come early around the first hour of opening to make sure you don't need to wait in a long line. Hot Sake is great here, as well as the Lychee Highball. Recommend getting both! FOOD: Special Chirashi Bowl (8/10) - Ingrediants (scallop, ikura, uni) were really fresh. Only downside was that the bowl is small for it's price. Hamachi Carpaccio (7/10) - Solid fresh fish, but not as fatty as other places I've had in the bay. Sauce is very good though. Yuzu Ikura (6/10) - Interesting solid starter, but I think the radish slightly overpowers the ikura. Good with rice though. Steamed Gindara (9/10) - SO good! Fish was so tender, fatty and fresh, and the broth was amazing. Vinegared Scallop X Octopus (7/10) - Small portion but the freshness of the octopus and scallop really shined through. Nasu Dengaku (10/10!!!!) - So good. So good! Will order 2 of these next time i come. Perfectly cooked eggplant with a sweet miso sauce on top.
We did a random Saturday lunch walk in and were seated immediately. Meals are all so good and seemed more authentic than some fusion Japanese places. My top favorite dish has to be: - Gindara Saikyo (black cod steamed in sake)!! It's so tender and light; I can literally eat a couple of these. Overall, prices are good. Would definitely come back just for the fish and the goma tofu dish!
Loved this place! If you're looking for traditional Japanese cuisine and small plates this is the place to go. Service was quick and the food quality was great. Ordered the chawanmushi, salmon chazuke, the seared scallops, and the duck dipping soba. My top dish was the salmon chazuke. I also loved the soba quality but thought the duck portions could have been larger given the price. Would come back to try more items!
What a great find. My first time. I happened to go by the area and noticed this restaurant the last time with a waiting line and today I decided to try. Japanese owner, fresh fish from Japan Tuesday and Friday. A very pleasant dinner and the service is sincere and nice. I will comeback and told my sister that we need to be back.
I came here on a Saturday evening and was seated immediately at the bar. There were a lot of interesting items on the menu but I ended up getting uni topped tofu, cold noodles (recommended by my server), an ikura bowl, and the sashimi special. For one person, it was a good amount of food, and I did end up leaving some noodles behind. I felt that service was good, as I was checked in on multiple times, and that the food was excellent in taste and quality. The server offered to deep fry the shrimp head which I thoroughly enjoyed. The restaurant itself is small and quaint and felt like an intimate space. I enjoyed all of the items I ordered and would return to explore other food items.
7 months ago
Came here Sunday lunch right at opening 11:30 without a reservation and after 5 minutes it was already packed and there was a wait, so best bet is to make a reservation on the weekends. I saw that it was 3 dollar signs but when looking at the menu I could see somethings being that but most of it I would say is affordable. I got their must try house made leichi tofu and it was delicious equal part soft, smooth, silkly, sweet and yet savory. I also got their Salmon Chazuke which was tasty but the portion of rice to salmon was off. I had alot of leftover rice probably around a third to half of the bowl for the amount of salmon that was given. I also got the lunch menu Beef Fresh Udon Noodle with Hot soup and the noodles were definitely fresh, super chewy, but the garnish of the orange peel was a bit overpowering when eating just one piece with anything else the flavor just got make in orange even the beef which I was surprised by. I would say ask for less if you can so it doesn't overwhelm your palate. I did end up taking them out because I felt like it made the dish worse. But overall the food I had I would recommend with maybe slight changes. read more
6 months ago
Returned for an early lunch today. We managed to grab the second to the last table for two. Lunch sets and a la carte dinner menus were available. We ordered a chirashi sushi and salted salmon bento. Great service and delicious food just like the first time there. Give it a try - highly recommend making reservations especially if a special occasion dinner! read more
Leichi is a hidden gem in a Santa Clara strip mall that feels way more refined than it looks from the outside. The cozy space is perfect for a date night or a small group, with easy parking and the option to reserve ahead. The staff is friendly and the service efficient. Standouts are the house-made specialties--the ginger ale, silky pudding-like tofu, and refreshing cold-dipping soba. Don't miss the comforting salmon ochazuke, perfectly crisp tempura, scallop with uni, fresh mini chirashi, and the hojicha panna cotta to finish. Everything here is a win. read more
1 year ago
I haven't been here for a long time. But it is still consistent. Great food, and fresh. Service is attentive and courteous. The only problem was it seemed they were rushing us out. The food portions were a little on the small side and so value isn't as great. read more
i recommend making a reservation! there's no paper waitlist, so it's easiest for getting notified when your table is ready. it was already pretty packed on a monday evening around 8:30, but the service was smooth and the food came out very fast. i recommend the agedashi tofu, beef tongue (with the yuzu sauce), and the hamachi carpaccio. i really enjoyed the tempura that came with the soba, but i thought the soba was just ok. probably the best izakaya in the bay that i've tried so far :) read more
2 months ago
4.5 stars We tried leichi for the first time. Made reservation after my Yelp research and noted some menu items to try. We were the first to arrive at this quaint small restaurant with traditional Japanese vibes. We shared a bunch of items, ranged from good to excellent with a few standout favorites. The Hokkai Don and limited sashimi plates were both super fresh, the flavor and texture of the seafood were outstanding. Portion sizes smaller than expected. House made tofu was excellent, creamy and smooth, one of my favorite. Salmon belly was served in a more generous portion and grilled to perfection with crunchy skin and moist juicy meat; it was good to share . Another winner. Soba with tempura, we both enjoyed the al dente texture of the noodles, tempura was well executed. How we wished there was more shrimps than one. Also one of the larger portions good to share. Simmered daikon suggested by the waitress was good, more like a home cooked dish, light and comforting. Hamachi Carpaccio was creamy and tasty, pretty good but didn't stand out as much. The place filled up very quickly after 5:30, service was generally good especially at the beginning. We did feel a little pressure to leave toward the end. We did thoroughly enjoyed every item very much, still a little hungry after finishing everything. Although we wished some of the portions could be more generous, will be happy to come back and recommend to others. read more
3 months ago
Awesome and fresh Japanese restaurant. There were a lot of items I got to try that I've never really seen before. Like the Yuba and Salmon with Yum. Both had interesting textures and were cold dishes. I didn't expect that, but it was a pleasant surprise. The sashimi was amazing. If I were to rank them, I would put the yellow fish at top and then salmon and mackerel to follow. The other 3 were also great but I liked those ones more. The duck soba was complex. It has a smokey flavor to it along with the fatty taste of duck. Highly recommend this dish. The restaurant is on the smaller side, and it can get a bit loud and crowded in there. The wait can be really long so it is best to reserve through Yelp ahead of time and even reserve earlier than your eta. You can show up for a time, and still be waiting since it is that popular. read more
We had a 11:45 reservation on a Monday holiday for 5 people and were seated right away. The restaurant filled up pretty quickly soon after. The tables are pretty small so I don't recommend coming with a large party. Parking is pretty easy since the restaurant is in a large plaza. If you like Japanese style breakfast, this is the place for you! Their bentos are a good amount of food and they offer a lot for lunch. I loved that their tempura came with green tea salt, ginger, and grated radish on the side. The ochazuke was also really filling. Everything tasted delicious. I want to come back for dinner and try their other tapas. read more
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Came here with a friend on a Monday evening. W had a reservation for two people and were seated quickly when we arrived. The restaurant recently opened and is cozy inside, with tables fairly close together. Our servers were friendly and helpful when we had questions about the fresh fish offerings. We ordered a variety of dishes to share and had a nice variety. Everything was tasty- and the miso black cod and the A5 beef that we cooked at the table on the small grill were two of the standout dishes! read more
Came here as a group of 2 with reservations on a Friday night. We had a reservation at 6:30pm, arrived at about 6:25pm, and waited about 10-15mins before getting seated. The restaurant was pretty small (maybe around 10 tables?) and quite busy. Definitely recommend making a reservation as it seemed like most people coming had a reservation. ~The Food~ - Tongue Grill ($15): Comes with 8 slices of fresh beef tongue and you grill it on the mini stone/grill! Was a fun dish to cook and eat. It came with fresh lemon and salt which you eat with the cooked beef tongue. - Tempura Serio ($19.50): The soba noodles were great! I love cold soba and you could really tell that the soba was fresh/homemade. I think this was the best dish of the night. The tempura was not bad, but nothing too special. Came with 1 piece of shrimp, 1 pumpkin, 2 sweet potato slices, and 1 shishito pepper. - Mushi Eel ($15): The steamed eel sushi was a bit of a disappointment. It was one smaller piece of eel and lot of rice lol. I think the ratio of eel to rice was a bit off. We also felt that the vinegar in the sushi rice was a bit too strong for our taste. - Yuba Gohan ($11): loved this one! The Yuba was so fresh and creamy and paired rlly well with the crunchy topping + ginger. - Soba pudding ($7.50): also loved this one! Not too sweet, slightly bitter caramel at the bottom. Didn't taste the buckwheat too much, but still really enjoyed this one! Would recommend! ~Parking~ Lots of parking in the plaza, so I wouldn't worry about finding a spot! ~Overall~ The ambiance is quite casual and comfy! It is a very small and packed restaurant, probably only about 10 tables and most of them are for 2 people. Although staff were pretty friendly, I found the service to be strangely inefficient. We were served by a different servers each time. While the server was handing us the check, they were speaking with the table next to us, who just got seated a few mins ago, and were asking them to get up and wait for a different table instead lol kinda strange? It was really nice of them to give us a scoop of black sesame ice cream on the house as we were celebrating a birthday! Overall, service was ok! Not sure I'd go again, but if I were, I would definitely get the soba! read more
Grilled Edamame 3 garlic, medium flavorful A5 Wagyu Steak 5 marinated thick pcs, medium rare, juicy, rich, melt in mouth Miso Black Cod 5 tender, juicy, slightly sweet, flavorful Simmered Gindara 4 black cod, soy dashi too salty Steamed Gindara 4 super juicy, sake flavor, ask for no mushroom Salmon Kama 4 large piece, yuzu zest, super juicy, slightly fatty Tongue Grill 4 thin slices, no seasoning Tongue Steak 5 thick pcs, medium rare, chewy, juicy, yuzu pepper soy sauce, white truffle powder, flavorful Smoked Duck 4 chewy, slightly dry/tough, medium flavorful Hamachi Carpaccio 5 Hamachi Sashimi 4 red, fishy, fresh Cured Snapper 4 white, chewy Octopus Carpaccio 4 chewy, sauce too salty Sweet Raw Shrimp 5 super fresh Hotate Uni 5 fresh Grilled Salmon Belly 4 Assorted sashimi (bluefin tuna 5, halibut 4, horse mackerel 4, cod 4) Limited sashimi 3 twelve pcs, Japan, some meat loose / soggy Snapper Eggplant w/ Dashi 3 fish slightly dry, soft eggplant, dashi broth seafood savory, salty, drinkable Fish soup 3 Vinegared Sea Cucumber 3 Curry Udon 2 Cold Dipping Sauce - Duck 3 cold soba, thin, sticked together, lukewarm sauce, mostly soy sauce flavor, 3 pcs of duck Yellowtail & Daikon 2 not good Hokkaidon Special 4 sushi rice bowl; Hokkaido uni, dark color; 4pc scallop, fresh; marinated ikura, ginger flavor; seasame; super small bowl Green Tea Panna Cotta 3 brown, roasted tea, super strong tea flavor, slightly bitter Fresh Squeezed Grapefruits Chu-hi 2 too light, taste like water read more
3 months ago
Came here to celebrate birthday for a friend, and found this nice hidden gem! I first drove past it because it was not flashy nor situated next to a bunch of restaurants.. but that adds to the charm! Once I got inside, the atmosphere is very cozy, and the servers were very friendly and helpful. I was disappointed they didn't have the beef tongue curry. The server told me I could get the curry with another protein and add grilled beef tongue. I don't know why they can't just make the beef tongue curry if they have the ingredients? Anyway I decided to get pork katsu curry instead, and it was very yummy. At the table I also tried the tofu and edamame appetizers, and both did not disappoint. Will definitely come back and try their other dishes later! read more
HOLYYYY. This restaurant blew my mind. I started salivating as soon as I opened the menu. There's so many unique options that I have never seen at a Japanese restaurant before. The prices were super reasonable so I thought everything would be tiny. But the portions are HUGE as well! The salmon belly was so buttery and the skin was crisped to perfection. The salmon with yam was such a unique dish. So fire. I also loved the hamachi carpaccio. It came with so many pieces and the quality was so so fresh. I wanna come back and try everything from their extensive menu. 11/10!! read more
Ordered the bento boxes from DoorDash. The salmon was well marinated and my husband enjoyed the beef. The beef is medium rare. The side dishes were delicious too. Came with potato salad, potato croquette, pickled veggies and a seafood salad type of side dish read more
2 months ago
Biggest tip: make a reservation!! We made one two days before via Yelp. When we visited, we saw them turn away multiple parties since they were booked for the rest of the night (Friday evening). We had to wait around 10-15 minutes after our reservation time to get seated but the experience was pleasant and food came out quickly. We came as a party of 3 and ordered a variety of items. Some highlights: + Beef tongue! It was fun getting to grill it on our own. The quality was amazing - the beef wasn't too lean. Don't forget to squeeze a lemon! + 6 types of sashimi set: super fresh and we loved the variety! There wasn't a single piece that we didn't enjoy. The raw scallops were my fav! Overall, ambience seemed perfect for a date night or intimate dinner - the way the restaurant is arranged makes it feel like you're having a private dining experience. I'd definitely recommend! read more
This was a really nice restaurant in terms of ambiance, service, and food quality! Prices range $25-50 a person, but I would genuinely recommend this restaurant for authentic Japanese flavors. To start, the salmon with(?) yum was a unique appetizer with mountain yam "noodles" topped with salmon, but the texture was really interesting because it turned slimey as time went on, similar to natto. It could have definitely used more salmon, but it is an appetizer and was a good starter. The mini charashi, agedashi tofu, and chawanmushi were good but did not stand out. The hamachi carpaccio would be a pass next time, the fish was overpowered by the sauce. My favorite dish was the grilled black cod, it was extremely tender and juicy, but just a heads up- the portions were extremely small. Lastly, the soba pudding was pretty good! There was a surprising layer of sauce on the bottom, similar to the taste of burnt sugar/creme brulee and it was like a very nutty tofu. Overall, would come back to try the duck soba :) read more
Leichi was so underwhelming. Portions were small, dishes were pricy, and everything was just okay. The tempura breading was too thick and oily, and got soggy quickly. The beef tongue steak was gamey. The miso cod was fine. Duck was pretty good! Fatty and I liked how the balsamic vinaigrette cut through the fat. The hojicha panna cotta was not like what I saw in other photos. It was so hard (def too much gelatin added). Chawan Mushi with crab sauce and the Leichi house made tofu were the standouts for the night. However, at this price point and with the lack of service, I don't see myself coming back. read more
8 months ago
Superb in every way - worth three times what they charge. Excellent Japanese food of all kinds - a top notch Izakaya. You have to go to Japan to find anything that comes close in Tate and authenticity . They make their own tofu and soba - as a bonus. How yeah and great service too. Highly highly recommend. read more
This place is a true authentic gem! I am so glad we came here to celebrate my son's birthday! We ordered salmon cooked 4 different ways, sashimi, grilled, steamed, and boiled in soup. We also got the waygu beef to cook on hot stone. Everything tasted so amazing and we were smiling throughout our dinner. The staff were super courteous and very friendly. We looking forward returning to try more items on the menu. I think we only covered 8 today. See attached photos for some of the dishes we tried. read more
Love Leichi! A solid izakaya spot in the South Bay. I've been here a couple times and everything has been great and super solid. Highlights: - yuba w/ uni - fresh tofu w/ uni - beef tongue grilled tableside - roasted beef tongue w/ truffle snow - miso black cod - hokkaidon - tempura - soba - ochazuke The restaurant is small, so it is best to make reservations. read more
The best seafood I've had in a long time! Everything was so fresh and delicious. I loved the small tapas portions so we were able to try a little bit of everything. We came in with matcha drinks from another place and they were kind enough to hold onto our drinks for us in the fridge, since outside beverages are not allowed. Very happy they didn't make us throw them away or let them spoil! read more
11 months ago
i have leichi a try twice.....must say both times i was disappointed =_= why are they so expensive n portion soo smallllllllll???most recently i got the hokkaido n it was ridiculously SMALLL and jus mid. we also ordered the duck cold soba - small 3 pieces of ducks inside the dipping sauce only!!!!! i really want to like this place!!!!! i dont think i can get myself to return the 3rd time!!! read more
The food here was very fresh and authentic tasting. A bit pricey (for a college student). The fried agadashi tofu was very unique compared to other agedashi I have previously had. A usual agedashi tofu would be crispy with the light dashi sauce. However, the crispy skin of this agedashi had a mochi like texture which I did not mind. It is up to preference but to me I loved the texture! It was crispy, it was chewy, the dashi was flavorful. It tasted more concentrated compared to others. A good dish overall! Bonus for the tempura oyster mushroom. The chirashi bowl was your typical chirashi bowl. All the fish tasted very fresh and soft with a subtle vinegar/tangy taste. In the rice you can really taste the roasted sesame flavor that paired well with the fish. The woodpressed sushi were unexpectedly our favorite dish out of all of our order. Especially the salmon. The mackerel did not have the fishy smell to it and tasted nice. If there was a little char to the top of the mackerel, it can definitely bring out the flavor more. The salmon was by far the best. It was dense and had a crunchy (jelly fish like) texture when chewing. It tasted very fatty and very fresh. We will definitely be reordering the salmon woodpress. Honorable mention: the house soy sauce was BOMB. It paired well with every fish. Something about that soy sauce just hit differently. Lastly, we had the chicken soba (not pictured). This was my first time trying soba and we got it hot since it was pretty cold out. My first impression of soba in general, I feel like it is not for me. I personally like thick and dense noodles. The soba was so delicate that it broke apart in my mouth very quick. It wasn't that bad though. Taste wise, I think the restaurant did well with the soba despite having no recollection of eating soba. I'm glad to have experienced my first soba here. The chicken was very soft and tender, however the broth was a bit heavy and salty for me. Despite having reservations and being there on time, we still had to wait outside for another 10-15 minutes for a table. Which kinda sucked since it was cold out and we were expecting a table upon arrival. Other than that, the waitress was very attentive to our table. read more
10 months ago
A Santa Clara Gem Where Craftsmanship Meets Comfort If you love discovering places before they blow up on TikTok, Leichi is one of those rare Santa Clara finds that feels like a secret passed between friends who truly care about good food. A Bit of Backstory Leichi is run by Chef/Owner Takeshi Kawakami, a soft-spoken craftsman who trained in traditional Japanese kitchens before moving to the Bay Area. Locals know him for: * His obsession with house-made soba, kneaded and cut every morning * His commitment to purist Japanese flavor--never overly salty, never overly sweet * His sashimi program, sourced ultra-fresh and sliced with a precision that feels meditative What the Food Feels Like (Tapas Style Done Right) Leichi specializes in Japanese small plates--izakaya style--so you can try many dishes in one meal. The hits from my visits: * Duck Cold Dipping Soba - silky noodles + ultra-fragrant broth, the dish locals gatekeep * Buri Daikon - melt-in-your-mouth yellowtail simmered to winter-comfort perfection * Housemade Leichi Tofu - unbelievably soft, almost like a cloud The sashimi is exactly as multiple reviewers say: cold, clean, correctly sliced, and never watery. read more
9 months ago
The don't have Takoyaki, which is my favorite. And it's tooooo expensive, a small bowl with mostly rice and some white tuna , it's gonna be $32 Overall , it's too expensive and I didn't eat something that impressed me read more
This place was so underwhelming. The service was terrible, not only did I make a reservation I made to include it was a birthday. Not only did they ignore us, but they actually just never checked in on us at any point in the meal. I ordered the steamed tofu with salmon roe, 15 minutes later it still didn't come out so I asked a server where it was and then another 10 minutes passed by and still nothing. I had to flag them down 3 times. The food was also really disappointing both in terms of taste, presentation, and pricing. The restaurant itself is just your standard Japanese restaurant, little small so would definitely recommend a reservation. There are so many better Japanese restaurants and sushi restaurants in the bay. Will not be coming back read more
Had a wonderful time at Leichi. Tucked away in a corner, it's a cozy spot for Japanese tapas and a great place to celebrate any occasion. I loved all the dishes, especially the hamachi carpaccio, duck soba noodles, and chirashi bowl. Everything was delicious. I'm mouth-watering just thinking about it. The service was quick and friendly. Would definitely return soon! read more
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Leichi is a small shop with quality food! The shop seems more suited for intimate dining. I came as a group of 6 and it was a bit too cramped for us, as the only available seating for us at the time was booth seating. My partner and I shared their mini chirashi and washu beef steak bento. Both were of great quality and the "just-right" amount to fill you up. I will say it is on the more expensive side, however. The shop is located in a plaza so plenty of parking. The six of my party came around 12:30pm on a Sunday, and we were seated with no trouble. Seems like the lunch rush came shortly after though. I would definitely consider returning to try out their other items. read more
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Should I still reserve a reservation even if for lunch time?
Did your hours change because of COVID? Can we make a reservation? Thank you.
Our hours are 11:30-2:00 5:00-9:00 (last order for out side seating is 8:30) We can take a reservation only by phone.…
Is there outdoor seating? or only delivery/takeout? thanks.
Yes. There is outdoor seating. See my pics!
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