Head-to-Head · Milan

Iyo Omakase vs Wicky's

Iyo Omakase is Milan's one-star, seven-seat edomae counter; Wicky's, Wicky Priyan's Japanese-Mediterranean room. Book Iyo for purist sushi, Wicky's for invention.

Iyo Omakase

Corso Sempione · Edomae omakase · 1 Michelin star · Food 9 / Room 9 / Value 8

Iyo Omakase full review →

Wicky's

Corso Italia · Japanese-Mediterranean · Michelin Plate · Food 8 / Room 8 / Value 7

Wicky's full review →

The Verdict

Iyo Omakase is the purist's seat in Milan. A seven-stool counter sits beside the Iyo group's kitchen near Corso Sempione, where chef Takeshi Iwai runs a daily-changing edomae omakase built on fish flown from Japan and finished with seasonal Italian produce. The Iyo name made history as Italy's first Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in 2015, and the omakase counter holds a star in the current guide. It is the most rigorous sushi experience in the city, and it scores 9 for food, 9 for the room and 8 for value.

Wicky's is the inventor's room. Sri Lankan-born, Tokyo-trained chef Wicky Priyan cooks his Japanese-Mediterranean 'wicuisine' on Corso Italia, applying Edo technique to Italian seafood and produce in dishes that wander well past the sushi script. It carries a Michelin Plate rather than a star, and the appeal is creativity over orthodoxy: an evening here is a personal, sometimes theatrical journey through Priyan's imagination. It scores 8 for food, 8 for the room and 7 for value.

The split is discipline versus invention. Iyo Omakase is the place for flawless, traditional edomae sushi at a tiny counter; Wicky's is the place for a chef's boundary-crossing fusion. One is a study in restraint, the other in surprise.

Scores, Side by Side

Score	Iyo Omakase	Wicky's
Food	9 / 10	8 / 10
Atmosphere	9 / 10	8 / 10
Value	8 / 10	7 / 10

Which One for Which Occasion

Occasion	Editorial Pick
Purist sushi	Iyo OmakaseA seven-seat edomae counter with Japan-sourced fish is the city's most serious traditional omakase.
An adventurous dinner	Wicky'sWicky Priyan's Japanese-Mediterranean cooking is built for diners who want invention over orthodoxy.
A special-occasion seat	Iyo OmakaseThe one-star counter and daily-changing menu make it the milestone choice for a Japanese meal in Milan.
A relaxed food date	Wicky'sThe Corso Italia room and Priyan's personable, theatrical service suit an easy, conversation-led evening.
A connoisseur's treat	Iyo OmakaseEdomae technique and pristine fish reward a diner who knows and cares about top-tier sushi.

Price and How to Book

The split is orthodoxy versus invention. Iyo Omakase seats seven at a counter, runs a one-star edomae omakase set by the chef, and is the city's most serious traditional sushi; the full picture is in the Iyo Omakase review. Wicky's runs Wicky Priyan's Japanese-Mediterranean menus on Corso Italia with a Michelin Plate; the detail sits in the Wicky's review. Both anchor our Milan dining guide.

For cuisine context, weigh Iyo Omakase against the best omakase counters worldwide and the wider sushi field, and Wicky's against the best Japanese restaurants worldwide. For occasion fit, see our picks for an anniversary and a first date. More Milan match-ups sit on the compare index, including Seta vs Andrea Aprea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Iyo Omakase or Wicky's?

They answer different cravings. Iyo Omakase is the higher-rated, more rigorous choice: a one-Michelin-star, seven-seat edomae counter where chef Takeshi Iwai serves daily-changing sushi from Japan-sourced fish. Wicky's, with a Michelin Plate, is the creative option, chef Wicky Priyan's Japanese-Mediterranean cooking that crosses cuisines freely. Book Iyo Omakase for purist sushi and Wicky's for an inventive, less orthodox Japanese dinner in Milan.

How much do Iyo Omakase and Wicky's cost?

Both sit at the top of Milan's Japanese spend, but Iyo Omakase is the pricier and more fixed: a counter omakase set by the chef, in the four-euro-sign band, with no a la carte to soften the bill. Wicky's runs tasting menus and a more flexible carte in the three-euro-sign range, so it can be the lighter spend depending on how you order. Iyo is the set-price splurge; Wicky's offers more room to choose.

How hard is it to book each one?

Iyo Omakase is the harder seat simply because there are only seven places at the counter each service, so book well ahead, especially for weekends. Wicky's is a larger room and easier to get into on shorter notice, though its reputation and small scale still mean prime evenings fill, so reserve a few days out. For either, plan around the wider Milan dining guide.

What should I order at Iyo Omakase and Wicky's?

At Iyo Omakase you order nothing: chef Takeshi Iwai runs a single edomae omakase that changes daily with the catch, so the experience is the menu. At Wicky's, lean into the tasting menu and Wicky Priyan's signature Japanese-Mediterranean plates, bringing Edo technique to Italian seafood. See both in our Milan dining guide.