Ichiz

Food was great, but beware the strange angry waiter with small round glasses. He is rude and condescending.

Yes, this place is as good as it gets. It is my favorite restaurant, we got good drinks and a variety of things.

I must admit from the first time I heard of Ichiz I was a bit confused — how do you pronounce that name? Itches? Since it’s tapas, does the Z get the Spanish Castilian treatment with a th sound at the end? Is it a fancy spelling of ICEHOUSE? Regardless of how you say it, we arrive to a sleek looking space that has a bit of Asian fusion feel to it, but higher end décor and distinctive design elements. We take notice of the vast selection of high end bottles behind the beautiful bar — the one misstep in the space is having a tv with a football game playing.
We are handed their large menus, physically large since they are two feet long and narrow, but also large due to the broad number of tapas dishes available. It was a bit disconcerting to see some items crossed out by hand and hand written additions, which does not fit into the concept of a high end tapas restaurant. It also made me ask myself — can all these items be made well?
I order the one cold draft sake on the menu and my wife gets a Malbec. She liked my sake very much so we decide to reorder a large later in the meal to share. This was was a good choice.
For our dishes we try the orange crush (?) sushi roll, the French Onion soup dumplings (that so many reviews rave about), a half dozen blue point oysters and a tuna avocado salad. First out is the sushi roll, and I’m a disappointed by seeing pink dyed gari presented with the roll since I usually associate it with lower end sushi establishments that use the food dyed version to make it more appealing. The sushi roll itself is tasty, but nothing remarkable beyond what can be found in most sushi places.
Next comes the french onion soup dumplings which we both enjoyed, but at $ 14 for 6 they certainly are pricey for dumplings. The Blue Point oysters were fresh and very good served with a cocktail sauce and lemon. The Tuna Avocado salad is served in a half avocado shell it has chunks of tuna, and avocado with tasty spicy mayo dressing.
For dessert we get combo A for the evening — crème bruele, vanilla ice cream and chocolate cake all were good renditions — the whip cream served with this is the reddi-​whip variety with a drizzle of Hershey’s syrup :(sad.
Along with my initial confusion regarding the name, my experience as a whole was also confusing, with so many menu items, puzzling choice of presentations and use of ingredients that make you wonder if the prices they charge for the high end experience are worth it? Since there are so many overlapping and similar plates I would prefer to see the chef slim down the menu to focus on fewer, higher quality items that could change often to give you a better sense that you are always getting the freshest and the best of what is currently available in the market.

Hot Stone Pot CRAZY!!! Dumpling selection awesome. Nice vibe. Small space but well managed. Five or six draft beer choices but all quality. I enjoy this place.

What a unique little place. I came here on a whim after hearing about their French Onion soup dumplings. The menu in person was much larger then what I had seen online. They must have over 30 homemade dumplings to choose from.
We started off with French onion soup dumplings, Enoki & Bacon dumplings and bang bang chicken. The soup dumplings are pretty cool. Much smaller then the usual kind you’d find in queens. They were alittle larger then a quarter each. Similar to shumai, but topped with cheese then baked. When you cut into these little pods of awesomeness, they spew onion soup. Really unique. The enoki ones were good as well. The bang bang chicken was nice but the serving size was very small.
Next up we tried the short rib dish in orange glaze. My only complaint with this dish is with the amount of short rib you are served. Its 1 thin slice that after removing the bone pieces/​fat equated to a very small portion of food. For a dish that costs around $ 16, I feel you should get double the amount of meat that was served. We literally took a few bites and it was done.
Pork sliders here are awesome. We finished up with a few of these and then moved onto a red bean dumpling dessert with a side of ice cream.
Also worth mentioning that the bar here is pretty sweet. They have ALOT. Tons of sake choices, liquor, wine, beer and an excellent cocktail menu. It can get pricey but I felt it was worth it.

I went to ichiz for the first time but my parents have been back multiple times since they first went. The service was great. I had the ichiz mule and it was a little too sweet but very good. Our table had the lobster, onion soup, shrimp and chive and chicken teriyaki dumplings as well as the veggie and seafood hotpot, oysters and the Greek salad. The seafood hotpot lacked a little flavor but was otherwise great and fresh. Would definitely go back because there are so many things to try. The menu on their website isn’t as up to date and they have probably ¹⁵⁄₂₀ different types of dumplings

This place was perfect! Drinks were amazing, food was delicious, and service was super attentive. We are planning to go back soon. As my fiancé tasted the French onion soup dumplings for the first time he said, «Fucking delicious!»

Really interesting place! Of course, the rage now is tapas of all kinds. Very rarely do I do what’s trendy or in at the time, but I love the small plate concept.
Ichiz is Asian tapas, not sure if that’s a thing but here it works. Wonderful choices in dumplings. My wife and I shared about 4 different varieties. Our favorites were the mushroom risotto and French onion soup dumplings. Yes you can taste the soup inside the dumpling!!! Really savory. Their sushi selection is small but the roll we chose was excellent. Great service, courteous, attentive, offered suggestions. Never felt rushed despite the place filling up around us. Wasn’t thrilled with the wine offerings, but settled in with some vodka and sodas. My wife did enjoy her wine selection.
We loved the laid back vibe but modern layout of the place. Not a kid place, and that’s fine when you need a night out without the kids. We will definitely be back.

Love love love! Loved all the dumplings-​we had the mushroom risotto, lobster scallion ginger, pork wasabi. The steamed seabass was awesome.
Drinks and service fantastic. Small plates, so you can order lots of things. We were 4, and ordered 8 small plates. Perfect!!!
Drink high lights were the cucumber jalapeño martini and the don Julio mule.
We are coming back!

FRENCH ONION SOUP DUMPLINGS = God’s gift to the food world.
If anyone cares, I am honestly shocked and appalled at myself for never writing a review for Ichiz. I can sum Ichiz up in a statement: Everything is great!
Although Ichiz looks small from the outside, it extends into the back and also has a nice outside patio area. I didn’t know this for YEARS and I’ve been there several times. I’ve sat in the front and have just assumed this was all it was — wrong! I like the feel too, intimate but not too close to other diners.
The food is delicious. The menu is great and there’s a large variety of small plates. Their french onion soup dumplings are my favorite (if you couldn’t tell) and are reminiscent to those at the Stanton Social in NYC, which is an amazing thing, they’re delicious. The scrambled egg and shrimp dumplings are also a winner. The sushi is fresh and there’s a good selection of cooked sushi items for those who don’t dare to dine raw. The hot pots are also on point.
They offer an extensive drink menu, the cocktails and dessert martinis are nicely executed and consistent.
The wait staff is friendly and always accommodating. Definitely a place you must try, whether you want to relax and grab a cocktail, pick on a few small dishes or totally nosh on a meal!

Food was great. Service was good. The prices are very steep! $ 16 for 5 beef and chive dumplings, they were good but I’ve had better at my favorite Chinese spot. $ 70 for 3 plates — we left hungry and went to rosas for some slammin za!

There is nothing bad that you can say about ichiz. The food is incredible and the drinks are truly special. The Spanish Kiss is my personal favorite. Sweet, tropical, and delicious. Their dumplings are great too, especially their onion soup dumpling. Great atmosphere too!

We just had a wonderful meal out on the patio. The steamed sea bass is out of this world. By far, the most underrated restaurant in Huntington.

WOW! Walked by this place for a whole year before we finally stopped in, and I am so glad we did! What a treat. Super friendly and attentive staff. Menu is phenomenal. Visited for the third time tonight and haven’t been disappointed yet! They do everything well: dumplings, sushi, hot pots, and great wine too. Our new favorite in Huntington!

Great Anniversary meal with my wife last night. Great service. Butternut Squash soup was delicious as were the mushroom risotto with white truffle oil dumplings. Peach Sangria and delicious Sake. Will definitely make a return visit.

We came here for a sushi fix. Unfortunately, the prices were high and the sushi underwhelming. 3 stars because the sushi still did the job. however, was still hungry after ordering 40 bucks worth and wasn’t about to wait for more. Left the restaurant feeling unsatisfied and slightly ripped off.

Great small little restaurant located right off New York ave. the wine selection is incredible and

Love the small plate menu options. Creative and delicious. Some favorites are the spicy silken tofu over rice, the French onion soup dumplings, the spicy edamame, and the fish collar. Paired with a cherry collins, and it’s a perfect meal!

great food though I did miss being able to sample the ribs. Good rolls and great dumplings.
Missed having crème brûlée.
Very cool and different interior.

I really enjoy the whole experience when dining at Ichiz. It’s one of my favorite spots in Huntington Village.
The dining is small plate style. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The service is very good. I love the bartender. He’s always happy, smiling and quick with my drink order. The staff are professionally trained and spot on.
The menu is very creative so don’t be afraid to try something that may seem different. I love the Bim Bim Bat which is served in a hot pot with veggies, fish and a raw egg on top. It comes to the table sizzling. The flavor is amazing! I also love the dumplings. My favorite is the Buffalo dumpling served with a hot sauce and blue cheese dip which is better than any chicken wing. I also love the Tuna Tower. Its raw tuna tartar beautifully seasoned which results in a flavor that I have never really tasted before. I love it.
The owner is a trained gourmet pastry chef so be prepared for something great. I’ve had her homemade pumpkin ice cream, fig mouse, pecan tart and chocolate cake. All Amazing!
Be good to yourself and give it a try. Its small and gets filled up fast, so reservations are probably a good idea.