Gross! As soon as we walked in there was a very strong smell of fish, and if you've ever had good sushi you know that is a bad sign. When we got our food the salad was brown, and so was the avocado from the California rolls. Again gross and certainly not fresh. Later the waitress scolded us because we did not eat everything WOW! The place is not cheap, the food is not fresh, and the service is terrible. For sushi in Downey I would definitely skip Ichiban and go for Kyoto Sushi on paramount and florence. read more

A year ago I would have given this place four or five stars but the last two times i've visited the service has been horrible. The waitresses are somewhat unpleasent. It seems like they're doing you a favor everytime you ask for something to be done a certain way, alot of back talk and explanations. Just don't sit at a table, they bring everyones food at different times, and wait too long before they bring out the next thing you ordered.... like endless rounds of appetizers. The food is delicious, unfortunately it's inconsistent with the portions. The first time around their excuse was that they were busy which I could understand working at a restaurant myself, but the last time they were so slow just waiting for the lunch rush and the hospitality just wasn't there. I specially like how they added automatic tip to our check for a party of five, when it wasn't even busy. She's lucky we ate so much and our bill was high.... but she only deserved a $5 tip for what she did.... no wet naps, wasabi, ginger, or extra napkins. and our dishware, they just brought it stacked up and placed it in the center for us to grab..... come on, really. it felt like the sizzler. the service is horrible for what you pay, and the food isn't as good as it use to be. and the wasabi is just bad, beyond bad.... how do you mess that up. the owner needs to take back control, i'm sure he notices his clientele has gone down. I did. read more

I've been coming to Ichiban's for years. The food is dellcious, the service is great, the place is clean and I love thier lunch specials. Love their tempura! read more

My best friend and I went to dinner at Ichiban last week and really enjoyed it. It's a small cozy little place with good service. They have a good assortment of rolls and other Japanese food. I only ate the sushi so I can't vouch for the other stuff. The fish was fresh and yummy. The wine was good and not too expensive. My kind of place! I'll be back. read more

Love this sushi place. My husband and I started going there. the chefs are friendly and food quality is great. Before Downey, we used to live in Hollywood where there are many top notch sushi places we used to go all the time... We were very happy to find Ichiban as casual sushi restaurant. Tried other sushi places in downey, but ichiban won our heart and taste buds. read more

Ichiban offers your basic needs, food is good, i normally stick to rolls or lunch specials. Love the beer selection (Sapporo, Kirin Ichiban, Hite, Asahi). I recommend this place for a quick lunch time bite to eat. read more

NOT FRESH AT ALL. I was very much disappointed with this place. The nori was oddly warm and the shrimp and crab were rubbery. YUCK! Their crunch roll was a total disappointment. I have been to several sushi places and this place is on top of my mediocre sushi places. read more

Service and price here is good but the food is inconsistent. The rolls are often crammed with older ingredients such as old fish or brown avocado on a regular basis. The sashimi is a safer bet because they can't hide the freshness (or lack there of) of the fish. read more

This is a very small place with a lot to offer! By far my favorite local sushi place. The favors used are so delis hit keeps you wanting more. Definitely recommend this place!!! The atmosphere is very friendly as well. Sushi chefs are so amazing!!!! read more

So I came on a Wednesday night and had three sushi rolls. They were all tasty but like the rice was old is the best way I can describe it. It didn't hold together and the temperature of it all could've been cooler. It's not like the ichiban in Glendale that I love so much. Would I come back to this one in Downey? Well...wouldn't be my first choice. read more

The sushi was warm.it lacked In favor in fact the ginger had more flavor then the sushi the service was very good but for sushi I would not return to this place. I should have gone down the street to sushi loco and waited read more

The sushi is great. It's a nice little Japanese themed spot in a nice location. The rolls are generally on the cheap side and they are very tasty. Customer service is good but sometimes the waitresses could look a little upset. read more

The place was dirty to begin with, we then waited 55 min before we were approached for the first time after ordering to let us know our food was coming .... 10 min later the girl comes again and apologizes ,again,and says our food will be here in 5-10 min!!!!! WTH it's now been over an hour of waiting, yet People around us, who ordered after us were getting their food. We left and were sure charged for our drinks and soybeans. I will never come back again they were so rude and did not handle the situation with any concern they showed me no customer service or care !!!!!!! read more

Really good sushi spot. Probably some of the freshest sushi around and the flavors are amazing. I love salmon, and always get the Alaska and a crunchy roll(crunchy rolls are bomb). The place is cute inside, and has a homey feel. If you're in Downey in a mood for sushi don't let the 3 1/2 rating drive you away, because the sushi is 5 stars. read more

I used to come here alot when I lived in Downey, maybe a little too much! I'm a fan of their DUI roll, it's delicious and they have other great rolls as well. The atmosphere is nice and chill and doesn't get too crowded. Good sushi place if you're in the area. read more

this place is delicious. i promise. the service is good. it can get a little crazy on friday or saturday nights, but as long as you don't mind flagging down a waitress every once in a while, you should be cool. they're usually playing michael buble or amy winehouse softly on their surround sound system. it's a funny, quirky thing we always laugh about after we get seated. i enjoy looking for the hidden treasure spots, this is definitely one of them. my favorite roll is the B-38, it's a MUST try. the eel is also super yummy. i've really grown as a sushi eater at Ichiban. the waitresses are often very helpful in suggesting new things to try and we haven't been disappointed yet. the sushi is fresh and prepared wonderfully. i've been to my far share of sushi spots, high end to chain, and this is by far my favorite. my boyfriend and i frequent this spot. we've sat here for HOURS ordering plate after plate of sushi and enjoying ice cold Hite's. try a Hite if you haven't yet. it's a really light, really fresh tasting korean beer. there's also a movie theater right across the street, so it's nice for a date night with your buddy or your love. read more

Very affordable food and great atmosphere. Coming to this place on a whim, I was very surprised with the dinning experience we had here. The waiters and hosts were very hospitable and efficient. The sushi itself (ordered a california roll, saki, and tuna) was fresh, tasty, and on point. There will definitely a 2nd trip. read more

I have been going to this resturant for years, I absolutely love this place!!! the food is great, Although I have felt the service diminish a little in the past year it is still my favorate restaurant read more

Blah blah blah! My sister & I were in the mood for sushi, we've past this place for many years & finally decided to try it. What a disappointment! We had a nine month old baby with us so they secluded us . I asked the waitress for a high chair twice because she kept running past us. She wasn't okay with our seating arrangements so we had to move, three times. The food was okay but after being a loyal customer at Sakura in Los Angeles for so long this place just didn't do it for me. I'm a 562 local so a quick fix is ideal unfortunately I haven't found a spot yet. read more

Nice place on the way to portos. Small hole and the wall decent food... I little above average ...price .

Compact but pleasant environment. They have the best miso soup! Great service.

Sushi was ok, nothing spectacular. I felt the servers were trying to hurry us out and we weren't done with our meal.

First time here I highly recommended baked lobster roll, It was amazing. Waitress was very polite and attentive. Glad I found a sushi place in Downey. Will definitely be returning to Ichiban. read more

I heard this place was pretty good, more like pretty nasty. I'm all for supporting korean businesses but come on, this is not sushi. Food tastes awful, and they try and convince you they have high quality sake, but it's the same stuff I see on the shelf with lowest price. If your going to have sushi or try it out don't choose this place. Never again. read more

This place was terrible. When you pick up the rolls they fall apart. That's a sign of bad craftsmen ship and poor rice preparation. The waitress once she served us went M.I.A and didn't come back to check up on us. Nothing spectacular about this place. I tried it out and time to move on I wouldn't visit again. read more

Very good sushi place. I've tried a couple from there now and I've liked them all. Small but comfy place

This is my second time visiting this place. I was soon reminded of why I hadn't been back since the first visit. The food is regular, but the service it TERRIBLE. The server's attitude was probably the worst. I will definitely not be dining here again. read more

Never disappointed, overall just a great value, food is good, service is good, price is good...

Best sushi around. Good service. Paul is awesome. Attentive service but on the busy nights the wait for the food to arrive can be long. Make reservations for the weekend nights. Fun and cozy place. read more

2nd favorite sushi place in downey i love sushi and make my own when i fish this place is good if the other one is to busy.

It was amazing!!! The food was fresh and tasty. The staff was nice and patient. Go, let the food made here speak to your taste buds.

Tried this place and let me just say I'm not going back! Really did not like the prices and the sushi!!! I love sushi so I know what is the good kind. And the best sushi means freshness. And the sushi here is not fresh one bit especially the prices!!!! Not going back ever!!!!!!! Theirs way better places then this one in downey for sushi. I'll take my chances compared to ichiban!!!!!! YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I've been staying in Embassy Suites near by and decided to try a local restaurant. It is located just two short blocks from the hotel and I recommend it to everyone. There are actual asian cooks and wait staff that serve (what appears to me) authentic Japanese food. I like this place a lot so I've tried 4 different rolls here. Since I prefer cooked meat and seafood I have to say that my favorite was Spider roll. I just finished eating and putting my review here. I loved the Spider roll. read more

This place is so good and they have fast service.I never have to wait too long for the food. There baked lobster rolls are so delicious!

I did not leave satisfied. Rolls half price, half the size. You get what you pay for. Atmosphere cramped and messy. Tea wasn't hot just warm turned cold before I finished my half size roll. Parking terrible, for me there's so many sushi places to choose from why suffer. Will never return. If for some reason u have to be there the food isn't that bad as far as freshness. read more

Good food and service till last night when they turned off the lights and locked the doors when we weren't finished with our food and drinks. Hopefully it was a one time issue... read more

They say they serve till 11 but will not take anymore orders at 10:45. Horrible service!!!

I've been coming here for a while & it's been good exept this time our waitress was super rude. The 2nd waitress brought out an extra bowl of rice which we thought was included with our order so we started eating it. The 1st waitress came back & asked us if we ordered extra rice...we were confused & said no so she practically snatched the rice I was eating from...ridiculous! I'm never going back. read more

Smaller more intimate type sushi place. Came here for lunch. There rolls and sashimi are great. Waiter was nice and checked up on us. Didn't give five stars because not the best sushi I have had for the price but overall good place. read more

Excellent service great food great prices. Came in at 6pm Saturday. Very welcoming, good child's plate.