text: Ichiza is always a great latenight spot to fill your cravings or to just hang out after work with a beer and some skewers Apparently I am not the only one who thinks that As a result Ichiza is always packed especially in the later hours Sometimes you will not have to wait or may have a short minute wait if you are eating alone or in a party of two that way you can sit at the bar but if you require a table the wait is usually at least minutes or even more Of course their earlier hours are less crowded but many of the menu items such as skewers are not availablennIchiza has been around for years and they remain pretty consistent in terms of food and service A few times however my orders were forgotten or took a ridiculously long time to arrive It can get very busy with only a few waitresses so I can see why mistakes happennnThe vibe is very authentic and is a local hotspot There are item names posted all over the walls in both Japanese and English and sometimes you just have to wing it and see what arrives at your table My favorites are the beef tataki skewers chicken gizzard and liver grilled squid and the tuna and tofu salad The beef bowl is also a nice and filling item if you are hungrier There is always hot green tea which I love and sometimes a little mini appetizer depending on the day and what they havennThere are so many menu items to be had so you really just have to try it yourself It is a fun and casual dining experience with guaranteed good food that has created so many regulars over the years myself included