The Downey City Library's "Friends of the Library" recently had a fundraiser at Ichiban Sushi, so it was the perfect excuse for me to come here for the first time. It was a rainy morning, but the constant drizzle-to-light-rain stopped when I went into the restaurant later for lunch. Then BAM. Lightning struck. Reluctantly, I left my umbrella in the truck. The nice waitress who took my to-go order insisted that I sit down for a complimentary cup of hot tea. After I drank it, I wanted to hurry home to eat since I had already made a separate lunch for our four-year-old there. The same waitress tried to give me an umbrella, but I couldn't. I was just parked across the street in the free parking garage. How nice, though, right?! Such a doll, she was. I agree with Henry N. (8/29/18) in that they serve decent quality sushi here. My tiger roll ($10.95) hit the spot. It was a little more well-put together as opposed to the Philly roll ($8.95). It kept falling apart with each grasp of my chopsticks. I added a star for their generous hospitality and for their helping Downey organizations fundraise. read more

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Horrible. Nasty. Dirty. Appalled. IchiBUTT is somewhere I will NEVER return. I'm grateful I didn't get e-coli and end up in the hospital. The sushi was not fresh at all. Service? Terrible. Not only my personal experience from the waitress bad, unfriendly and rude. But while trying to eat I heard one of the female waitresses tell another customer a disgusting racist comment. As the other table was leaving and the older waitress went to the table to pickup, she looked at the receipt and immediately yelled at the guests demanding a BIGGER TIP! she didn't stop there. She then proceeded to say "that's how THEY are" as she looked at the ethnic group leaving I am absolutely shocked and disappointed. Being a person of color myself to hear such a terrible thing proclaimed proudly i almost immediately got up and left. Will. Not. Be. Returning. read more

My go to sushi spot it's truly a hidden gem 10/10! Love this place per usual always super friendly

Service was Outrageous. I laughed in the servers face as she was expecting a bigger tip. I asked if she does this to all her customers and she said no only you and instead of tipping her, I gave her service tip advice seems like she could use it. Made my spouse feel uncomfortable will definitely not be coming back here. If your looking for a sushi spot try the one on paramount blvd called "Tokyo Garden" read more

Ichiban Sushi - Be on the lookout for this server very rude and demanding a bigger tip - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Brought my family here for dinner and we got the worst service ever. The waiters were totally avoiding our table.Took almost 20 minutes to get a refill/order more food.once I paid the check I only tipped $10 out of kindness, they did not deserve a tip! On our way out the a male waiter had the nerve to approach us and in front of our kids told us next time they will refuse service because our tip was not good enough. After we expressed our experience never did he bother to apologize he was still asking for a bigger tip. Definitely not coming back. Based on other reviews it seems to be an ongoing issue. This place doesn't not care about their service and waiters demands a big tip. Wonder if the owner is aware of what these waiters are doing to their customers. read more

Food is always delicious! Love coming here! The thing that messed up a pleasant dinner were kids playing on their parents' phones with the volume on high!! I love kids, but please be attentive to your kids and don't use the phone as a baby sitter and annoy everyone in the restaurant! Staff should have commented and they didn't. A little disappointing. read more

Delicious, fantastic food service, cute ambiance, and どおもあるがとございます for my special order! read more

Ichiban Sushi - Crunch Sushi Roll with salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

This was my 2nd time coming here and I have to admit that I didn't find it that enjoyable on either occasion. On this most recent visit, we ordered several items. Out comes our food minus one item. After several minutes we had to ask them what happened to our other item. They told us that the chef had overcooked it and was re-doing it. After 15-20 minutes, and after eating the rest of our items, our plate finally arrived and it was overcooked. The staff were pleasant enough but I do believe they could've handled the delay in getting us our last dish better. read more

Ichiban Sushi - The Marlow - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

This used to be one of our favorite restaurants in Downey. We decided to go ahead one last time since we are relocating and have to say it was a total disappointment. Service was very slow. We had to wait so much in between just to get multiple orders placed, and there was only two of us in the party. Not to mention this was actually during the week so we didn't expect it to be as busy as it was on a weekend which it wasn't but they're slower than on a busy day and our waiter seemed frustrated with having to get more condiments for us. The food, however, was delicious all the dumplings seem to be a little cold, the ambience is nice but it could use an upgrade for the cost of the sushi and dishes were broken in spots. read more

This review is based on my last two visits. My family has been coming here for years. We were here about a month ago and the service from our waitress was bad. She kept skipping by us and we couldn't even get a refill on drinks. I finally flagged down a different waitress so that we could ask for the bill. We left an appropriate tip. We decided to try it again last night and I guess it was just meant to be but we got the same waitress. She was very rude and said that we were going to be charged an 18% service charge before we even ordered our first item. When I began to question it she said "or you can just"....I finished the sentence for her..."leave"? And she said "yes". I have always been very generous with tips when the service is good but when it's really bad I guess it's just time to find a new sushi bar. I'm not sure if this is their policy or if it was the policy of our rude waitress but we decided to leave and part ways. read more

Amazing place for sushi, appetizers, noodles, and rice. There is so much options for the sushi and the waiters are very nice and polite. The waiter we had was funny and checking up on us always. We got so much good food I almost passed out! Honestly there really isn't anything bad about this place unless you don't like sushi. Im not lying when I say it was some of the best sushi I have ever had. Not to mention it has reasonable prices for a lot of food. Very good place to go with family or friends and have a great dinner. If you see it i definitely recommend to go ahead and give it a try. My whole family loved it and one of my siblings is a very picky eater but even he loved it. 10/10 restaurant, and we will be coming back to them soon! read more

This Sushi spot is a Downey staple and we mostly enjoyed our meals. The sushi we ordered was brought to us in a reasonable time and was delicious. 2 waitresses rotated service at our table through the night & we did not have any service issues. My gripe and the reason for knocking them down a star is for the super nasty chicken teriyaki plate they served me. I had a piece, pack of the leftovers & ended up throwing the chicken away. It's terrible dark meat chicken that gave me the, " Is this really cooked all the way vibes? " read more

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We absolutely love this place! Food is delicious and service is great. The sunset roll is delicious and the plum wine is amazing! Love when you walk in and you get greeted by everyone. Love making my way down here to enjoy a late dinner and some wine after a massage. 10/10 read more

I'm a regular customer here but this last time we had server (lady ) who was very rude and she didn't make us feel unwelcome. By the time we arrived, the place was not that busy. 1/02/24 5:00pm The served with very rude attitude gave us a table. We were a party of 2, and she got upset because Because I asked her for two glasses. She started masking comments with a high voice with the other customers saying that I was very picky and some other offensive comments towards ourselves Then I told her that I need my check because I was unhappy with the service . She tried to steal from me charging me for some other food that I didn't received. After I let her known that she was trying to steal from me in a very polite way. She started making a very offensive comments towards my husband and I. She was acting very homophobic and hateful. I left the restaurant feeling really bad, depressed and offended. I don't recommend this place at all. I would never like any one to experience what I did with this person. read more

terrible service i went to place a pickup order and was ignored for 20min straight .once the female worker noticed us she snatched the sheet from my sister and started to get passive aggressive and not let us speak when we were trying to clarify what roll we wanted since she waa confused on what roll we wanted when they only have one roll named ichiban special roll she spoke over us . i called back to speak my concern on the service and they completely brushed it off and didn't try to solve anything very very horrible service!!!!!!!!! read more

i liked this spot, ive come several times with my partner, but the service of the same waitress, rude and condescending, seems like she isnt happy to be there. The other time i was there, she was just venting angrily and loudly about who knows what and ruined our meal. I mean she could of taking it to another section or room, but she didnt care who heard. Today she out did herself, rude, short, in bad mood, i hate to see a restaurant loose out but her service is like she was annoyed that people come in, always in a hurry, and slow to take customers orders. Uggg shes the reason we will not be coming back. read more

Sooo I know I said I wouldn't be back. Buuut We were leaving the movie theater across the street & decided it had been a while...let's drop by Ichiban. Haha, famous last words, right? We ordered 2 beers, sake, 2 rolls and some nigiri. Everything was good until a COCKROACH came out of the sushi bar directly in front of my food. I reacted like a total girl, squealed & pushed myself away from the bar. A server popped up and squished it with her table rag, like the damn roach owned her money. The staff wasn't overly reactive. The sushi chef cared the most and seemed embarrassed. He gave us a partial discount on our meal. I think it was around $20 off. I honestly don't appreciate having to pay for food that shares the same space as cockroaches...I think they really could have handled that better but it is what it is. For sure, 100% we won't be dining again at Ichiban. read more

This is one of a few places I've recently tried here in Downey. I decided to give it a try because its the closest sushi spot to where I live and it's actually pretty good. Not my top choice, that would go to Maui Sushi here in D-town but a solid second place. In my opinion Ichiban is way better than Tokyo Garden which has gone downhill in the last several years. Overall I would recommend this spot for good rolls, I'll definitely come back. read more

The place is interesting, I recommend it, the service is good but the quality is not always the same and if you go on the right day you will leave pleased. read more

Staff & chefs are always friendly & greet you when you come in. Sushi & sashimi fresh, flavorful & a beautiful presentation. Been coming here for years & never disappoints! read more

Ichiban Sushi - Fresh & delicious yellowtail & albacore sashimi. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

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Instead of the grade A Health inspectors should really INSPECT THE LOCATION... especially the restroom... can't even walk in there since it smelled like a DEAD RAT Not only that but the customer service is beyond horrible considering the fact they really expected a good tip... no thanks the tables were sticky and the plates were dirty too 10/10 would never return back read more

Always fantastic sushi at this spot!! Good service and a friendly atmosphere! Highly recommend spicy scallop hand roll!

3 1/2 stars. Came here after watching a movie at the movie theater across the street. Its across the street from a free parking garage and there is plenty of parking all around. We were seated immediately and given about 5 min before our order was taken. My husband was craving sushi and fish, I was not in the mood for it. He ordered a salmon and albacore sashimi. He really liked it. It came with an ok salad. I ordered edamame to start and Korean bbq as my plate. I did not enjoy the meat at all. It was tough and not flavorful. I would not recommend it. We both started with the miso soup, which was good. I know I should know better than to order non sushi at a sushi place but they should have good options for non sushi eaters that are accompanying sushi lovers... just saying... read more

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We stumbled upon this place, as we were going to try the poke place across the street. There was a charm to Ichiban that drew us in. Never been to Japan, but I'd imagine this is what they'd look like. The staff was warm and welcoming. Our server, Nancy was absolutely adorable. Free parking is available in the structure directly across the street. We ordered a few items and shared all. Seaweed salad - very good, as most are; hard to mess this up. Edamame - same here, it's good, perfectly salted. if you mess up edamame, something wrong witchu, amirite?! Tempura and California roll combo - meh, nothing exciting here. i took a bite of what i assumed was potato and it was eggplant, not that it was bad, but i was expecting the potato. Spicy tuna salad - very flavorful, perfectly spicy and the cucumbers and radishes were cut perfectly thin and were crisp and fresh. Tuna Match roll - Yum! Lotsa tuna and avocado. Aki roll - albacore and tuna, so yum! PS. The bathroom was a little sketch... kinda like something outta a horror movie o_o read more

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I appreciated that they asked for vaccination proof. Service was great. Food was ok. Edamame was dry for me and salmon in my roll was also a bit dry. But we had a good time! read more

Ichiban Sushi - Seattle Roll, Avocado Roll, Plum Wine - Sushi Bars Near Me - Downey, California

Good service! Many options staff is friendly ready to help you order. Great to go out and enjoy some amazing food with friends and love ones. Is also clean. read more

Love sushi here, sunset and dynamite are my favorite. The ambiance is chill and nice for friends and date night. Customer service is alright but sometimes is good (rare). read more

Unfortunately I have to part ways with this sushi place. Been coming here for over 25 years. Brought my family here to eat and had horrible service. I had to ask for everything to be brought to the table. No, wasabi, no ginger. Once the first round of sushi was done I waited over 15 minutes for someone to come to my table to order more. They kept avoiding our table. Almost left without ordering more food. After we were done eating on my way out the male waiter had the nerve to state that my tip wasn't good enough and that next time they have the right to refuse service. He was lucky I gave him a $10 tip. I'm done with this place. read more

Food is good, but at this location the servers are rude. They expect a tip with the attitude they carry around the workplace?

Been wanting to try this restaurant so my husband and I went for lunch yesterday. The service was fantastic. They immediately greeted us and sat us down. Neither one of us had our phones on us, mine is being repaired and the husband's was left in his vehicle. So they gave us menus instead having to use your phone. The husband ordered a vegetable and chicken dish (I think it was called Batanyaki) which came with miso soup which was a delicious, a side salad that was crisp, cold, and layered in a creamy salad dressing - simply yummy! His main dish was very savory, with lots of vegetables, bean sprouts, and the chicken was cooked perfectly and it came with a side of rice too. He liked his meal so much he wants me to find the recipe and try to recreate it. I ordered their Chicken Katsu (cutlet) lunch special, which came with the same yummy miso soup, side salad with the creamy dressing, and a bowl of rice. The cutlet was breaded perfectly, cooked perfectly, and was one of the best chicken katsu cutlets I have had. We both had hot ocha (green tea) with our meal and it was good too. The inside atmosphere is old school but the booths are roomy enough for 4 people and they also have Dynamite sushi (baked type) which we want to try next time we visit. We will definitely be back. Parking is convenient too, as they have a parking structure across the street and parking is available on one side of the restaurant, plus street parking. read more

I ordered the temporary udon soup no flavor absolutely no flavor my calories and money went to shits

We had been looking for a good sushi bar in the area and we now have been coming here for eight years. I do recommend very friendly.

I compare all other sushi to this restaurant. Nothing compares or is better than the sushi and food offered here. Servers are great and very attentive. The vibe is very intimate and chill. Great place. read more

If i can give ZERO stars i would. i paid a good $97 for sushi and gave a tip and as soon as i signed the reciept she told me that the tip was not enough. I was taken back. The lady told me that she is in a financial situation and the manager does not pay them enough. then my partner said to her the tip suggestions are suggestions for a reason. he mentioned to her if she was going to do that to others. she said no only you guys. (mind you the water had things floating inside it and she told us her service was good and she deserved more). I scribbled the tip i had wrote down at first and gave NO tip. This place should be shut down. A DISGRACE. They charged for siracha and eel sauce. She also talked to the man who made the sushi about us after as i could see her looking back talking. Don't ever come here unless you want to be death stared by the server demanding more tip. read more

I want to first start off saying the food is fantastic but the reason I give this place such a low score is for the worst customer service I have ever experienced. The servers are some of the rudest I've ever had you have to flag them down to get your order don't offer refills on drinks and then hand you the check before you are halfway done. I suggest getting an order to go! read more

Little small tucked away sushi place right across the street from the movie theater in downtown Downey. This place is cranking out some bomb sushi. The service here is really good. Very nice staff and chef. The waitress kept asking how everything. The food was really good. I had the spicy tuna roll. But he bomb.com was Geisha roll. It has so much going on that I don't have space to write. My stomach is freaking full and I'm ready to leave this place to go lay down. Just get the darn thing when you come here. Well played Ichiban Sushi read more

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Hiro, Jackie, and Paul were very friendly. Quality sushi. Reasonable price. Would recommend to others. Continue serving the local community. read more

The service was beyond horrific. We had a waiter (woman) that was very disrespectful and rude. She made our dinner very unwelcoming and she was acting like a bi**h. When we paid for our food and received our check we decided not to tip and she came back forcing us too. She called us racial slurs not knowing that we could understand her. Then as we walked out she threw my grandmas cane out the door. I should have called the cops but we were outnumbered. I will not be returning back to this establishment and I want my 10 dollar tip back. read more

The customer service isn't so good. I paid a to go order of a lobster roll and a some egg rolls, that alone was already $32 00, and I forgot to ask for a miso soup so I asked if they could charge my card and they said no since it was under the $5. When I got my lobster roll and egg rolls I asked for spicy mayo and eel sauce and they said, oh we charge $1 for each. I told the lady, dude I just got charged 32 for just a lobster roll and egg rolls , so I can't just have one of each? She said no, sorry. And that's not the first time I received bad service from this place. Another time me and my husband went there for date night and he never got a refill on his drink, not freaking one time did they come to ask if we were doing ok or came to refill our drinks, but for sure when they billed us, they picked up their money really fast. Of course we never left a tip. Don't waist your time here. read more

This place is awesome, I've been coming here for more than 5 years now. Great place to grab a quick bite if you're craving sushi nearby the area. The food is genuine and authentic. I'm here for the quality of the food. Very delicious and the server are super friendly. Came here tonight during this rainy season the ambience is perfect. read more

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