icca

icca’s Italian Japanese tasting course is not very Italian, but delicious nonetheless.

The restaurant itself is quiet and unassuming, but operates very smoothly. Unlike other tasting course menus, you will definitely leave full (and they will even ask you if you want a larger portion size towards the end), so come hungry! The dishes are generally fun, and the ingredients are definitely high quality.

I’d say the best courses were the cold pasta with tuna tartare and caviar (could eat a whole bowl of this!), apple compote and caramel mousse dessert, and the mackerel with truffle, while the tokachi herb beef fell short (a little bit too sweet and uncomfortably rich), as well as the red snapper fritto (the brussel sprout and sauce was great, but the fritto was just so average – could easily have been any fish). The fish-y pasta at the end was a lovely way to close off, and in particular, I really loved their use of vegetables throughout the courses. Also, the plum juice is absolutely divine.

I’m not sure if this would be a regular spot for me, but I’d say it’s worth a visit, and it’s lovely, peaceful, and quiet for a unassuming date night. Would recommend!

Visiting icca for their Italian Japanese tasting course was an experience I won’t forget. It was a perfect blend of pure enjoyment and focused culinary excellence, leaving me no time to take photo but only enjoy the food. Each dish brought a sense of joy and contentment, making the entire meal not just delicious but truly memorable. I’ve found myself reflecting on this experience multiple times over the past year. It was more than just a meal; it was a delightful journey that left me feeling genuinely happy. Highly recommend for a special dining experience!

I had a wonderful omakase experience at Icca. Great seasonal selections and preparations were done by Chef Kazu and the sous-chef. All staff members are friendly and approachable as well. Learned a lot about the food served from the chef and the staff.

Memorable items: smoked young tuna, abalone liver sauce nigiri, rock fish shabu shabu, sea urchin nigiri.

My friend an I went for the Italian Kappo. The staff was awesome. We chose to do the sale pairing and they introduced each and every one. (I’m not a huge fan of dry sake, I like more on the sweeter side. Hence they asked the chef for a replacement for one of the sakes. Very considerate). We had a very nice conversation with the staff and the food was amazing. None of the dishes were a disappointment. We are looking to come back to try their omakase.

Icca is one of my favorite omakase spots in nyc now! Chef Kazu makes you feel like you’ve been transported to Japan, such a memorable dining experience!