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    Ichiban

    3.4 (259 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    ICHIBAN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Gary G.

    My niece brought us here during our visit to Ann Arbor as this is one of her favorite restaurants. There's plenty of parking at the restaurant as it's situated in a large parking lot. We were greeted promptly and shown to our seats where a few others were already waiting. The service was a little slow at times but given our reunion we weren't bothered too much by it. We shared an assortment of steak and seafood together with fried rice which everyone enjoyed. Sodas were refilled and near empty drinks were prompted by request for another. The chef wasn't as vocal or elaborate as other hibachi type restaurants I've visited but he did a decent job. They do celebrate birthdays as we told of our niece who shared with another person at our table in celebratory desserts. A wonderful evening.

    Clear Soup (C)
    Steven B.

    We dined here for our anniversary and were seated right away. The restaurant had a pleasant Asian ambiance with soft background music. Our server warmly greeted everyone at the hibachi table, engaging with all groups in a friendly, lively manner. The chef delivered an entertaining show, complete with classic hibachi flair--catching veggie bites, an onion volcano, the "Choo Choo," and the playful "pee pee man" to douse the flames. My chicken and shrimp hibachi and my wife's steak and shrimp were delicious, though the meal was a bit pricey. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and interactive experience.

    Edamame (C)
    Chloe F.

    I hadn't been to Ichiban for years, but I was pretty impressed! Service was good, but VERY slow to get a table even while having a reservation. The hibachi was quick for those who ordered it and the veggie rolls were fresh and tasty!

    Lycheetini. (I already ate my lychee)!
    Mel C.

    The food here was pretty good. We ate at the bar and ordered the filet and shrimp. It had plenty of flavor and was enhanced by the Yum Yum sauce. The side of fried rice was a standard small sized bowl portion and I liked the ginger dressing on the salad before the meal. The lycheetini I drank was sweet and potent and came with a lychee garnish. Franco, our bartender/server, was fun and engaging and working super hard to make all the drink orders for the tables on a busy Saturday night. Tip these servers well. They are hardworking and so nice! The booths with curtains on them looked cute and cozy too.

    Chicken Hibachi (C)
    Kyna V.

    Food is amazing. I sat in the dining room and the food was served quick. The drink was strong and was worth the money. I was able to share it with a friend. Server was friendly and the place is clean and nice!

    Sangria
    Zanita W.

    I give them 10/10 due to the food, the customer service and the drinks! Came here to celebrate with my sorority and the dinner was excellent from beginning to the end. We were blessed to have a cook that knew what he was doing because the food was so flavorful and filling. The filet mignon I got was very tender and he was not afraid to add any extra garlic butter. If you ask me, Ichiban is better than Benihana by far and I love this location. Can't wait to go back!

    Soup and ginger salad
    Ashleigh F.

    We came here and were seated right away. We chose to sit at a booth and not watch our food being cooked in front of us. There were several booths and private areas with curtains located inside of the business. There is also a bar inside. I ordered the hibachi salmon that was served with fried or white rice, vegetables, ginger salad, and soup. Sauces were also served on the side. Everything was really good except the salad. The ginger dressing on the salad was watery and unlike any ginger dressing I've had in the past. The portion size of my meal was large and more meat than you get at other hibachi restaurants. Our server was attentive and nice. I would def come back.

    Miso Soup (C)
    Kara S.

    Ichiban is a good place for both hibachi and sushi. You'll always have plenty of leftovers! Restaurant is set up typical hibachi style, with multiple seats around each grill area. They do the usual hibachi entertainment and staff is always super friendly! This time we ordered take out, and it's never as good as being in person, but all the items we ordered were correct. When you order hibachi, it comes with both miso soup and a salad. Yum yum sauce is always a must!!

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    Ike R.

    I used to go to Ichiban quite regularly when I worked over at Saint Joe's. Some of my coworkers really loved the grilled items. I have always been a sushi girl. it's been a while since I've been to Ichiban so I decided to give it a whirl. The Did Cora look pretty much unchanged since the last time I was there. I ordered a carry out for two pieces of salmon nigiri, one piece of scallop and a rainbow roll. The salmon was tender, the scallop was tender and buttery. I was not as happy with the rainbow roll. Some people may like it this way but I like my California rolls and rainbow rolls to have crabs salad in them. I think that the krab stick alone is just too dry. But that's my tastes you might like it other ways. It was a carry out order so I can't comment on the beer selection. But it was a solid meal and I would go back again.

    Piña colada
    Amber G.

    I definitely loved this restaurant. We definitely will be going back. The food was phenomenal. I recommend the salmon and vegetables with rice.

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    I was extremely impressed from the good service to the food prices are a little high but hey it's great food

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    Great service, very family friendly. Good portion. Food is delicious. I recommend making reservations for hibachi.

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    Great sushi! Eat here it's fresh !! Truly a great sushi place to eat. We got take out and it was amazing

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    Ichiban is always the best choice. No matter you want to dine in or take away, The manager, Mr. Reza makes sure you get the best service.

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    Having a great time with my family. The service is excellent and the food is good. I am here with my hubby it is his first time .

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