Ichika is a counter-only kappo-kaiseki restaurant in Plano led by Chef Leo Kekoa, with reservations through Resy.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Leo Kekoa
- Reservations
- Resy
- Booking
- Resy
- Category
- Counter only
- Price
- Luxury
Ichika serves kappo-kaiseki at a counter where each course is prepared directly in front of the guest, inside a Plano strip center at 8240 Preston Rd. The format puts technique on display rather than tucked away in a kitchen, and the room itself is described as warm and restrained rather than overtly formal.
Executive Chef Leo Kekoa leads the kitchen alongside Chef Chikao Kikuchi, a Tokyo native who arrived in Texas in the late 1980s and was part of the early wave of chefs who established Japanese dining in Dallas. Between them, the two bring more than sixty years of combined experience behind the counter.
Ichika is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and closed Sunday and Monday. The restaurant falls in the top price tier tracked by OmakaseGuide, consistent with its counter-only, reservation-based kaiseki format. Reservations run through Resy; given the format and pricing tier, booking ahead is advisable, though exact lead times and seating capacity should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Diners can reach Ichika by phone at (469) 758-7444 or through its website, ichikaplano.com, for booking and current menu details.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Ichika?
- Reservations are made through Resy; the restaurant can also be reached by phone at (469) 758-7444.
- What days is Ichika open?
- Ichika is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and closed Sunday and Monday.
- Who is the chef at Ichika?
- Executive Chef Leo Kekoa leads the kitchen, working alongside Chef Chikao Kikuchi, a Tokyo native who has worked in Dallas since the late 1980s.
- What style of dining does Ichika offer?
- Ichika follows a traditional kappo-kaiseki format, with each course prepared directly in front of guests at the counter.
- How much does dinner cost at Ichika?
- Ichika is listed in the top (Luxury) price tier; for exact current pricing, contact the restaurant directly.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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