Listen, it has been YEARS since I have been here. Decided to bring my 34 year old son for his first visit. Couldn't believe he had never tried Ichiban before. My heart was full at the end of our evening, as was my stomach. So good, so fresh, it brought back some very happy memories of good food and good company. We did order some wine, we had both Sushi and Beef Bulgogi, OMG both so very fresh and delicious. Oh AND we had the plain Edamame as an appetizer. Perfect for us to share, still had food leftover. This place hasn't changed in all the years since I last visited. We arrived around 5:50 PM on a Thursday, not very many people, then 6:30 lots more people showed up. Looked like regulars and a few newcomers (the table next to us). If you are in the North Austin area, stop by. Check out the Koi from the bridge entering the restaurant. So much fun filled with nostalgia. Highly recommend and will be returning. read more

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Ichiban was great!! We had a larger group so we got to sit in the booths where you take your shoes off and sit on the floor and it was so fun!!! The food was all great - garlic edamame, gyoza, shumai, miso soup all yummy. We got 8 different rolls to share - couldn't tell you which we got but all were delicious!! They do a heavy wine pour for cheap which is much appreciated. Great affordable sushi spot for a group :) read more

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Ambiance: The service is not great. The staff isn't very attentive unless you're part of a large party. However, the restaurant itself is nice inside and pretty spacious, which makes it feel comfortable. Tempura Udon: I liked that the tempura came on the side so it didn't get soggy in the broth. However, only the shrimp tempura was good, the other two pieces weren't very crisp. The udon itself was okay and the broth was decent. Salmon Avocado Roll: This roll wasn't my favorite because the rice had a slight off flavor to it. It was actually kinda overpowering that I couldn't taste much of the inside flavor. Fatty Salmon Nigiri: This was pretty good. The salmon tasted fresh and buttery, with a pretty good texture. read more

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Had dinner at Ichiban with friends and the food really delivered. Very fresh seafood and great rolls!We ordered a sushi boat, Dragon Roll, Spider Roll, and a few others, and everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. This was the first time I've ever had real wasabi. So rare for a sushi restaurant to have! Our server ended up taking our order, and a few different people checked on us throughout the meal, so it wasn't clear who our actual server was. Also, a tip was automatically added for our party of five, easy to miss if you're not looking. The vibe, though, was fun! We sat in the pit-style seating (shoes off), which added a unique, cozy touch. I'd come back for the sushi and atmosphere alone. read more

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Ichiban has become a birthday tradition for my daughter. It's not convenient as we live in South Austin, but that just tells you how good it is. We always sit at one of the tables where you take your shoes off, which lends to the specialness of the occasions. Service is quick. And the food is always delicious. I especially love the Udon soup. My daughter is a big fan of the miso soup and Playboy roll. read more

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Came here for a friend's bday, there was 11 of us. We sat at the japanese tables where you sit on the floor with no shoes on and it was nice to have our own private space. Unfortunately the service was extremely slow. We didn't get waters until 15-20mins after we sat down and no one came to check up on us. We all ordered food and whats great is that our orders wasnt messed up but it took forever for all of our food to come out. One of our plates didnt come out until most of us were finished with our food. The food wasn't very authentic but they do have a big menu. The raw salmon sashimi was very fresh! I got the yakisoba and it was okay, nothing too special read more

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Just went back after probably 10 years or so. Excellent all around. I ordered the 9 piece chef's pick sushi, and everything was outstanding, especially the fatty tuna. Will definitely be back much sooner than 10 years from now ;) read more

I can always appreciate a low-key sushi spot. Prices were reasonable for the quality, although not the best sushi in town, but definitely good enough! The baby octopus was the highlight: aromatic with a perfect smoky flavor. Nigiri was solid, especially the fatty salmon, and the fried rolls were great. The other rolls were just okay. Service was excellent, super sweet staff and a spacious, welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes :) read more

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We've been going to Ichiban for years and, as locals, is part of our sushi circuit. Flavors are always solid, sake is fresh and reasonably priced, and service is always attentive. We enjoyed the "traditional" seating this last time. Quality is matched by the price - you're not getting Suchi but you're certainly not paying for it either! Always a solid bet, Thanks! read more

Ichiban - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I thought I had given this place a review, but it appears this is my first. I have enjoyed my dining experience each time I have eaten here. The service is always excellent and the dining room reminds me of Japanese Restaurants that I visited in Okinawa. It has a sushi bar, tables with chairs as well as tables to sit on the floor (traditional). I ordered Poke (Tuna) this time. The dish was large and loaded with Tuna, caviar, veggies and rice. A great deal for the cost. read more

Ichiban - Tuna Poke - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was my second visit to Ichiban (first time as pescatarian, second time vegan) and it's just not my pick for sushi. This most recent visit, we had some issues with service, including the server taking the sushi order but not giving us time/asking for drink or appetizer orders, not allowing us to split the check more than 3 ways, and just overall not being the kindest. Nothing is marked as vegan, and I ordered two rolls that I hope are vegan. They were just fine, but nothing remarkable. The seating is pretty cool-you can reserve areas to sit within shoes and on cushions. In my opinion, with all the places to find sushi in austin, this would not be my top pick. read more

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in town! The service is always excellent, and the variety of seating is a huge plus. They have foor seating with cushions in elevated areas where no shoes are allowed! A very cozy and casual feel! Ordered some maki rolls and a few hand rolls! The unagi hand roll was fantastic with lots of eel! The salmon roll was tasty and fresh. Will have to come back and try more items off the menu read more

Ichiban - Salmon & avocado Roll, hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

i've been here so many times and have never had one bad roll! the names are so funny and it's been so fun trying to go through the menu! vibes inside are so nice, not a huge place but i've never had to wait too too long for a table! i've come both as a large party and as a two top and have been attended to well every time! highly highly recommend for great sushi in austin! read more

I came here to eat with a friend and the atmosphere was fine but the sushi wasn't that great. It tasted old and fishy. The waitress also had her fingers in our miso soup that we got as appetizers. We noticed that no one was really getting the sushi but got the bento bases instead. We got a couple of rolls and a sashimi boat, we weren't satisfied with its quality. Wouldn't recommend for sushi. read more

An overdue review. I have been here 3-4 times and the food is always amazing. The fish is fresh. Sushi roll is well seasoned read more

Ichiban - Unagi roll (Eel & Avocado Roll) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you like raw fish, they got raw fish. The fish is good. If you like sitting with your feet in a pit, because your knees don't bend the way Japanese peoples' knees bend, they got pits. The pits are good. The room definitely FEELS the most Japanese of any of the sushi restaurants I have been to in Austin. We ordered the basic sushi/sashimi assortment - Which means we got a pretty boat and the standard ABC items. Salmon, tuna, yellowtail etc. There was a jalapeno dip we could have used if we didn't want to use wasabi. I understand why people use wasabi and tamari on sashimi. (It tastes good). But I still like my sashimi plain and naked. (Let me revise that last sentence. I like to eat fish that is plain and naked. I wear clothes myself.) Their ABC standard items are completely pleasant. The raw material here is good. I am curious about their more elaborate concoctions ... So as far as I am concerned, the jury is not in on Ichiban. But so far, I like what I see. read more

I stopped by for lunch and this place was so good. I will be back. The restaurant is clean and the service is good. I do recommend this place if you are looking for good sushi. read more

Ichiban - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

My group and I are regulars at Ichiban, and for good reason. The food is consistently delicious--it always hits the spot! Beyond the great food, the service is a huge standout. The owner is really cool and makes us feel welcome, and the entire staff is incredibly friendly. We've found that the wait times are minimal, and even on the busiest nights when the restaurant is packed, the staff is efficient and gets you seated quickly. This place is a gem, and we highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great meal and an even better dining experience. read more

Had high expectations. Did not really meet those expectations. You enter through a small courtyard and cross a bridge over a large koi pond. Good start. The interior had a nice Japanese style but sort of shop worn. They have a mix of tables and more Japanese-style seating which is fun but a little awkward getting in and out. Service was almost absent. We met family there that were already seated. No one came over to check with us and after about 15-20 minutes we went and asked for some service. The food came out piecemeal. So some of us had food while others had nothing. The food was okay to good. Beef Teriyaki was disappointing. Shrimp Tempura was good, but have had better. Sushi was good. Would try again but not in a hurry to go back. read more

For starters, we randomly found this spot on Google Maps and took a chance on it and we were pleasantly surprised. Ambiance: - Love the interior design and the koi fish ponds leading into the restaurant - There are a few tables that follow traditional Japanese dining seating so you take off your shoes and sit on a matt, this section had a ton of privacy and space! It feels way more intimate and comfortable than a regular table, just go with friends without stinky feet. Food: Honestly, given the price point, I really enjoyed what we got. It definitely is one of the better $/$$ sushi restaurants in Austin and I appreciate the variety of menu options. - I got the Tempura Udon, it was really savory and refreshing and not too heavy at all. The tempuras were potato, carrots, and shrimp which were all very yum. The portion size was pretty great too. - We also got the Ichiban roll which was alright. We weren't the most impressed with it. Service: - Overall - the service was pretty great. It did take a while for the staff to take our orders just because we were a bit more secluded. But they were super friendly and sweet the entire time! read more

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where do I even start? This place is my favorite sushi restaurant hands-down. From the Koi fish outside before you enter to the wonderful and quick service they offer. I will always come here if I have family or friends visiting or for a special occasion, I highly recommend Ichiban ! read more

I was skeptical at first when seeing the restaurant from across the street but I got it all wrong when dining here, it is actually great! It took me a while to look up the sushi restaurants around to find the one offering simple sake sashimi (salmon) and this one popped up that surprised me. When looking into the menu, I was totally sold! The variety is amazing, and the ambiance is also good. Food it fresh and not overpriced, we definitely got a good time and will come back. Parking can be tricky during dinner time because they are packed, but not a big problem. No reservation needed, we waited for 10min and got seated very quickly. read more

Ichiban - Sushi & Sashimi Regular - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is one of my favorite mid tier sushi joints to go to in Austin. I love bringing my friends here to celebrate special occasions like birthdays. If you want to impress your date, take them here and request a table on the floor. It gives your dining experience an authentic Japanese feel. One of my favorite parts of the restaurant is the koi pond outside. You can pay $1 to purchase fish food to feed them. They are so beautiful to admire. My favorite things to order are specialty rolls and udon noodles. I usually order the Playboy roll and chefs nigiri selection. Overall, this is a restaurant I will continue to return to and recommend to loved ones. read more

Ichiban - Lobster Roll, Play Boy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ran into this place looking for another Japanese restaurant, glad we stopped here though. The restaurant was very nice looking and clean. The staff greeted us and seated us within a minute or so of walking in. They even had these table that were low so you could take your shoes off and eat sitting on the ground (very authentic, I almost asked to switch tables to have the full experience). After about a 20 min wait our beautifully presented Nigiri and Sushi rolls came out. Fried dumplings in a cute tiny little boat with sauce. Complimentary soup, I'm pretty sure it was Miso soup (way to fishy for me). All in all, this was a fantastic experience!!! I can't wait to come back and try their bento boxes! read more

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Much better experience this last time we ate here. Our group got to sit at one of the traditional style tables with mats on the floor. The sushi chefs are familiar with some of the members of our group so they sent complimentary appetizers, which was very nice. Loved the presentation of some of the dishes in a big boat, and in a beautiful bowl of ice lit from the bottom. The sushi was good quality for the price too. read more

We looked up happy hour places in the area and found this place and when we went and discovered the happy hour menu range from 25 cents off to a dollar off the normal menu items which is kind of ridiculous. The service was fast and everyone was nice, the place is small and clean, but we could not fathom paying .25 off sushi as a HH. read more

Came here in 2018 and it sadly did not hold up to the past better experience I had. 2 stars for our kind waitress Miso soup - pretty lukewarm, obviously from some kind of packaging Veggie tempura - actually not that bad but the choice of vegetables was kind of strange lol. Green beans, sweet potatoes, one piece of broccoli, an onion ring Garlic edamame - lukewarm, the most garlicky edamame in the world Nigiri pieces - we got scallop, madai, and escolar. Every piece was extremely chewy with a block of rice stuck to each other underneath. Ginger was bright pink, almost looked fake. The slices of each fish were huge and gross/difficult to eat. The scallop had a random white cream on it? It was not good & honestly felt sick after Avocado roll - just fine. It would be impossible to screw this up. read more

The inside of the restaurant was pretty. We were sat ithr back and was told to take off our shoes and sit on the floor like japanese restaurant. We got a lot of rolls and the chef gave us free fried salmon! We got: - sexy girl - ichiban - spider roll - Mexican orgasm - tempura ice cream - red dragon - samurai roll - white blanco - spicy susan I personally had the ichiban and spider roll. The ichiban was my favorite between the two. It had more flavor and exactly what I expected. For the other rolls, everyone else I came with was pretty happy with what they got. The tempura ice cream had green tea ice cream in it. It was pretty good and big for what you get! read more

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Still love this place! I've been able to get there for lunch recently and I'm becoming more adventurous when ordering. This last time I got Sake Don for lunch, miso soup included. Great price, cozy place to relax and read, friendly staff. And clean restrooms! read more

Ichiban - Sake Don (Lunch)... so delicious, behind leaf is a nice portion of rice and seaweed salad. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came here around 5:45 with a group of friends on a Saturday evening. We ordered an Ichiban roll, 2 spider rolls, chefs choice of nigiri, salmon roll, and an avocado roll, with takoyaki as an appetizer. We asked to sit at their floor tables which requires you to take off your shoes to enter. There is actually a floor pit for you to put your feet under the table! Since we had ordered a few rolls, they served us on a boat with a little LED ball. Had a fun experience and the price ended up being between $20-30 a person based on how we split up our rolls. Their happy hour outside their door is from 4:00-6:00, but our bill did not reflect the happy hour prices. Probably would have been good to clarify if their happy hour was based off of when we received the check or when we arrived, and whether they still had happy hour during COVID. The takoyaki was superb and the ichiban roll as well! Spider roll was pretty good but I didn't try the nigiri or salmon roll to comment on them. Would come again, ... if I made it in time for happy hour. read more

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Prior to COVID I rarely are sushi except for special occasions. During COVID I learned of the great lunch specials at Ichiban, a restaurant I had driven by for years. Now I frequently do take out and throughly enjoy their Udon, their teriyaki, and their rolls. My favorite roll is the Lovey Dovey! read more

Ichiban - Remains of the Lovey Dovey (no mayo). - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I like this place. I have been here many times before. Sushi here is always fresh. Due to high prices I don't go there as often as I wanted, but out of all places I would prefer to go back here. read more

As far as mid-tier sushi goes, this place is exactly what I expected food-wise. Where they really shined was in the decor of the place, great service, and large portion sizes. They have little floor tables around the edges of the restaurant which I thought were really cute (we didn't get to sit there though sadly). I loved the sushi boats that they brought our food out in, it made the experience more fun! I also ordered the tonkatsu chicken here, and was expecting just one filet but to my surprise the portion was HUGE. read more

Ichiban - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We called the morning of and asked for a reservation of 10 later in the evening. They were delighted to accommodate and upon arrival, we were seated promptly. The service we received was amazing and the staff are very sweet. It took roughly 25-30 minutes for the food to arrive but they took the time to bring out rice for the kids first which was super thoughtful. The rolls were great and fresh. The hotate (scallop) and ika (squid) tasted amazing and fresh as well. Everything came out perfect and tasted even better. The restaurant sort of transports you into another world as you cross the bridge that overlooks the huge koi fish. I'd come here again, given the chance. Thanks for accommodating our party and being so kind. 10/10 read more

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This place is a hidden gem. I've passed by it so many times. Finally hit it up while I was getting my car cleaned next door. There's a cool little koi pond as you approach the entrance. The food was fantastic. I'd recommend splitting the mushroom tempura and add a roll. I only had Nigiri today, but will be back to try their signature rolls. read more

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Very nice setting, loved the goldfish pond and semi-traditional seating (with a comfy twist for American audience). Took a while for the waiter to collect our drink orders, suhi was a bit hit or miss. Susan and happy ending rolls were good, but crazy roll and spicy tuna were a bit flat and the tuna roll was a little fishy. It's nice to have a happy hour option on Saturday, which brings better value to the sake and some of the rolls. read more

Ichiban - Escolar nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing. Food and price ambience and service. Everything was top notch. One of the best Asian restaurants I've been in Texas

We absolutely loved our dinner date here with amazingly fresh sashimi, sushi, and rolls! We also tried Jampong which was so delicious. Our server was so friendly which was a plus! Highly recommend!! read more

Amazing place for dinner. Great, fresh sushi, super cute inside atmosphere, and wonderful waitstaff. We had not been here in years and decided to go again. Best decision!! Good staple with a fun vibe and fresh food. read more

Ichiban - We ordered a the sushi :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went here for HH and it was a great experience. Service was amazing and the sushi was yummy. The ingredients were fresh and it was super cheap compared to many other HH sushi places that I have been to around town. The place, interior, plates etc. are all a little outdated but the location is nice to get some grub before heading downtown. The Korean food was a bit overpriced but was still delicious. We tried a little bit of everything and it was all pretty good so I don't think I would have a specific recommendation or anything you should stay away from either. Can't wait to go back here with friends for another wonderful HH. read more

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