Chef Shinobu Sodeyama's counter-only sushi restaurant in Milpitas offers a seasonal prix-fixe menu with reservations on Tock or walk-in seating.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Shinobu Sodeyama
- Reservations
- Tock
- Booking
- TockWalk-ins accepted
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Ichika sits on N Milpitas Blvd in the South Bay, where chef Shinobu Sodeyama runs a modern sushi counter built around a seasonal prix-fixe menu. The restaurant is counter-only, putting diners close to the preparation and service rather than at standard tables.
Booking runs through Tock, and the restaurant also accepts walk-ins, giving some flexibility for diners who can't plan ahead. Given the luxury price tier and counter-only format, seating is limited, so reserving ahead through Tock is the more reliable route for a specific night.
Hours vary across the week: Tuesday through Thursday the kitchen runs 5 to 9 p.m., while Friday through Sunday it extends to 5 to 10 p.m. Ichika is closed Mondays. The restaurant can be reached by phone at (669) 226-5215 for direct questions about availability or special requests.
The menu format is prix-fixe and seasonal, meaning the lineup changes with what's available rather than following a fixed list. As a counter-only venue focused on a single tasting sequence, Ichika is built for diners settling in for the full progression of courses rather than ordering à la carte.
Good to know
- How do I book a reservation at Ichika?
- Reservations are made through Tock, linked from the restaurant's website, though walk-ins are also accepted if seats are available.
- Is Ichika walk-in friendly or reservation-only?
- Both: the restaurant accepts walk-ins but recommends booking through Tock given the counter-only seating.
- What type of seating does Ichika have?
- Ichika is counter-only, with no traditional table seating.
- What are Ichika's hours?
- Tuesday through Thursday it's open 5 to 9 p.m., and Friday through Sunday 5 to 10 p.m.; it's closed Mondays.
- How much does a meal at Ichika cost?
- Ichika is classified at the top luxury price tier; confirm exact pricing for the current seasonal prix-fixe menu directly with the restaurant via Tock or phone.
Details checked November 3, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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