Icho Izakaya Sushi & Grill is a locally owned and operated Japanese restaurant in the heart of Mesa, AZ, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes to suit every taste. Our menu features classic Japanese food, all made with the freshest ingredients and prepared with care by our talented team of chefs. At Icho Izakaya Sushi & Grill, we believe dining out should be an experience, so we have created a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy. Our friendly staff is here to ensure you have a memorable meal, whether you’re joining us for a quick bite or having a meal with your family or friends.
Rie Workman
My best friend made a reservation for my birthday and the staff took such good care of us. I wanted their old omakase menu from last month that I didn’t get to try yet, and the chef had no issue accommodating me! They went out of their way to take great care of us. The food was amazing quality and super delicious. I loved the black miso cod and truffle halibut. I had a perfect experience and I highly recommend coming here! Thank you so much for making my birthday dinner special!
… moreBobeccan
This place never disappoints, seriously some of the best sushi around! Everything is always super fresh and full of flavor.
We ordered a little bit of everything, Chirashi bowl, uni, toro, a few rolls, plus some skewers, tempura, and soft shell crab from the kitchen. Every dish was delicious and perfectly made
Only downside? The wait. There was just one waitress taking care of all the tables, but she was so sweet and doing her best. Totally worth the wait though, I’d still come back in a heartbeat for sushi this good!
If you’re craving quality sushi and don’t mind taking your time, Icho Izakaya is the spot!
… moreRoss Mart
This is what we had more of before Covid a Chef owned and ran restaurant. This is where you will find the quantity and passion from a very talented Sushi Chef. Reminds me of other great chefs starting a name for themselves.I am always looking for a good happy hour and I do enjoy an all you can eat sushi place. Unfortunately, I seemed to forget what quantity over quantity means.I had a few pieces of the freshest fish that had more flavor than my mouth could handle. Came back with a date and had Soft shell crab a specialty Salmon Roll and rice paper Shrimp Roll. All amazingly delicious and filling nice sized portions except I could eat 6 crabs. Looking forward to going back. Very memorable experience especially I had only been in twice and was recognized when I sat down at the Sushi Bar.
… moreAlan Vaughn
I’ve driven by so many times lately, so I had to give it a try. Very glad I did. Small and cozy with an attentive staff. The miso was tastier than most places. The nigiri was fresh and delightful. We really enjoyed the Firecracker Roll and the Spicy Rainbow Roll. We can’t wait to go back.
… moreBeth Fi
Excellent Japanese food, many fresh specials. There is a total of 8 tables, if planning to go for dinner it’s a good idea to make reservations. Tempura is a must, great sushi, & chef specials!
… moreCheyenne Gardner
So I forgot to take pictures of the food because we were so hungry but it’s was bomb! We got: salmon sushi bake, eel bowl, mackerel nigiri, chicken and shrimp yakitori, rock fish, and miso soup. They gave us the rock fish and yakitori with fancy salt! There was yuzu salt and wasabi salt. Everything was cooked to perfection. I will be returning if I pass through phoenix again.
… moreMorgan Jones
This sushi restaurant offers an enjoyable dining experience, particularly for those seeking well-executed, traditional dishes. Although the space is small, and the seating can feel a bit cramped, the focus here is undoubtedly on the food. The calamari stood out for its freshness and unique presentation, departing from the standard ring format. The sushi rolls were both creative and true to classic styles, offering distinct flavors that cater to traditional preferences. Service was efficient, with dishes arriving promptly. While the menu may not feature an abundance of unique options, it is an excellent choice for those who appreciate high-quality, classic sushi.
… moreMiodrag Petrovic
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Everything is still wonderful about this place. Have been here multiple times now and it’s always top quality. I’m still really pleased that a place this good exists closer to the east side. I expect food like this in a high end place in North Scottsdale.
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Wonderful place. It’s very small so I’d recommend coming in right at opening for lunch or dinner to try and get a seat.
The food was great and the quality was outstanding. Service was great. Definitely a new favorite place.
I uploaded and labeled images of the food from our meal. There are some items that aren’t on the actual menu inside the restaurant.
Thanks for the great Father’s Day experience. My father was very pleased.
… moreDaniel Huerta
Me and my partner arrived for an early dinner, right when they opened. No one was there besides us and the staff, which was quite nice considering how intimate and tight the space seems. Our service was nice and they certainly were patient with our indecisiveness.
The fish was incredibly fresh and everything was delicious! We had the Tempura Shrimp, Vegas Roll, Lollipop Roll, and some smaller items. For the price the portions on the roll were incredibly generous and delicious! Although the rolls were on the larger size making them messy, we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Phoenix.
… moreAshley Carlton
This is my favorite sushi spot ever!! Our server Caroline was very kind and the chefs at absolutely phenomenal! I come here to celebrate anytime that I can because I trust that I will love whatever they bring out. The fish always taste fresh and the firecracker roll is absolutely delicious. If you are pondering on coming here, stop thinking just go.
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