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Thao R.

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.

Yakisoba
Dora S.

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

Cam H.

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 :)

Stenning S.

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!

Tuna Poke
Jeff B.

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.

Salmon & avocado Roll, hand roll
Jasmine L.

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

Unagi roll (Eel & Avocado Roll)
Ellie N.

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

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.

Ichiban Roll
Annie Y.

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!

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Phuong P.

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.

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Amazing experience, presentation, and staff. Had the chefs choice and a Samurai roll and miso soup!

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Very nice Japanese restaurant.. enjoyed a nice meal with a friend. First time trying this place and enjoyed ourselves. Recommended

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