Las Vegas · Izakaya · casual
Ichiza
Japanese izakayaLate-night diningYakitoriSake barSushiRamen
Las Vegas's first and longest-running izakaya, Ichiza has anchored the Chinatown dining scene for more than 20 years under Japanese founder Hideki Horiuchi. The sprawling 200-dish menu and late-night hours make it a beloved institution for locals and Japanese expats alike.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Chinatown / Spring Mountain Road
- Since
- 2001
- Owner
- Hideki Horiuchi
Plate № 58
About
Founded by Japanese restaurateur Hideki Horiuchi, who moved to Las Vegas and opened the city's first izakaya over two decades ago, Ichiza remains the gold standard for authentic Japanese pub dining in Nevada. The menu spans more than 200 small plates — skewered yakitori, fresh sashimi, warming ramen, house-made kimchi, and creative rice dishes — all designed for sharing over rounds of cold Sapporo or Japanese shochu. The intimate, lived-in space feels transplanted directly from a Tokyo backstreet, complete with counter seating, low tatami tables, and a perpetually buzzing atmosphere. With hours stretching from 5 p.m. to the following morning, Ichiza is a rare sanctuary for industry workers, night-owls, and anyone craving real Japanese food at 3 a.m. Horiuchi personally created the menu and interior, and his direct vision shapes every dish.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Over 200 authentic Japanese small plates covering every izakaya staple from beef tongue skewers to salmon sashimi
- Open almost around the clock — one of the few places in Las Vegas serving proper Japanese food at any hour
- Founded by a Japanese national who built the city's original izakaya concept, with 20+ years of consistent quality
- Tatami floor seating, private-room feel, and a convivial sake and shochu selection that rivals any Tokyo pub
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