Icho Izakaya Sushi & Grill

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This Japanese izakaya operates with the precision of a place that takes both sushi counter work and yakitori grilling seriously, offering the kind of casual-yet-refined dining experience where you can order a sake flight alongside charred skewers and house-made ramen. The omakase counter and expansive menu suggest a kitchen comfortable working across multiple Japanese cooking techniques—from the delicate knife work required for sushi to the high-heat discipline of grilled proteins and tempura. In Mesa, where Japanese dining leans heavily toward casual chains, this spot stands out for treating each cooking method as its own discipline rather than window dressing.

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