Food: very good, very yummy Service: was busy but still very good, sodas that were out offered very good replacement, thank you. Ambiance: very bright, we dined in, not too noisy and plenty of help was offered. Good place to go on birthday for discreet celebration. suggestion: split sushi rolls and uncut sushi rolls for take out, and more main course options. Rice I took back for fried rice at home and rolls for breakfast, leftover meat it get split between Shio, my father and I. I do like alcohol like hard cider or if make sake peach kind. Food very filling, thank you for meal. read more

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This is my first time eating lunch at this restaurant and it was lackluster. We stood for a few minutes before someone sat us, but that wasn't a big issue. The inside of the restaurant is nice and clean. There is a large beautiful mural on one of the walls that really stands out. We started with a tempura mix appetizer. This is the first time I have had tempura veggies that were soggy. Not crunchy at all, which took away from the taste and experience. The dipping sauce also lacked flavor. For my dish, I ordered their salmon teriyaki and crunch roll lunch. It came with miso soup, salad, and rice. The miso soup was good. The salad dressing was delicious. The salmon was unfortunately overcooked and a bit stiff. The rice was dry too and not the typical sushi rice that I am used to, so that took away from the tastiness of the meal. The crunch roll was not my favorite. The sauce drizzled on top was spicy, but I did like it. There was not much of a crunch for a crunch roll. I unfortunately did not have a great experience with the food as some items were soggy or dry and they are not supposed to be. The salad dressing and miso soup were the tastiest items I tried. read more

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Enjoy coming here with the family the Sapporo miches are delicious! I recommend the green dragon roll read more

Ichiban Sushi - Green dragon roll new item in the menu my favorite - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

This place was honestly really good. They weren't busy at all and there weren't a lot of workers, but the service was pretty on point. They sat us, took our order and had our food out pretty quick. The restaurant itself is pretty basic, not a whole lot of decor. Very simple. The sushi was delicious! Very flavorful and fresh. I would definitely go back here again. read more

Ichiban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

I came to grab my to-go order tonight and the girl was super rude didn't have a care in the world to interact with people definitely should not be working at a restaurant if you don't want to deal with people! Mostly all the waitress are really rude the females here are very stuck up when you ask simple questions I do not recommend coming here it's not as good anymore don't waste your money or time! The food is very mediocre here they need to step it up! read more

Ichiban Sushi - Cucumber salad - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

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This IS the spot to go to. The unique fusion and combination choices always leaves me wanting more. Try their charashi(not shown)! read more

Ichiban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

The 101 Roll is exceptionally delicious and the sushi chef creates an artful presentation. Love this place. Wish it were closer.

I stopped in to place a to go order for lunch while staying in the area. The inside decor is amazing; absolutely loved the artwork on the walls. However I was a bit shocked by the prices . . . it sounded like there was a discount for paying cash. I didn't ask since I didn't have any on me, so I'm unsure of the specifics of that. The crab used in the rolls isn't the shredded crab, it's lump crab and they didn't give any soy sauce, instead there was chili sauce provided which I didn't realize until I got to my destination. Glad I tried it, roll sizes were good (a lot of rice) and fish was fresh. Don't know that I would go back. read more

Hot Sake was awesome Nice and Smooth........ Yea was perfect complement to the Sashimi read more

Ichiban Sushi - Hot Sake was awesome Tea was good as well - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

Food was great. A little spendy but you definitely get what you pay for. One roll filled me up easy. Ambiance was clean but somewhat cafeteria like. Service was fast but not supper friendly. There is room for improvement but overall I was there for the food and it was fresh, tasty and plentiful. Can't complain. read more

Ichiban Sushi - Great size rolls - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

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The food here is great. The server are very competent. Sushi rolls are large and delicious. read more

Stop by often to pick up Sushi and soup. Fast service,clean, and so far allmy waitress have been great. I order california roll,avocado roll and the dynamite roll. Never a complaint by my brother read more

Amazing customer service with friendly staff and delicious, fresh food that made the visit special. Very welcoming and low noise level.

Sushi rolls were really tasty. Shrimp tempura app, not recommended. Service was so-so, but the rolls definitely exceeded expectations and I'll be back. Just know you're in Prunedale, when it comes to service. Had a tv on with some college football, which I appreciated. read more

This restaurant fills my sushi void. Since we lost the beloved Ikebana restaurant in Salinas I've been looking for a replacement. This is it. Sure, you have to drive out of your way but it's a great substitute! Food is great. For appetizers you can't go wrong with either the edamame, egg rolls, yakitori, or the gyoza dumplings. Chicken katsu is a great alternative for those who are looking for non-seafood items. Miso soup is good. They have combination meals! Sushi is great. Food is decently priced. Service is mid. It may take a while for the waitress to check on you, and refill your drinks. This is the only reason behind my 4 star review. read more

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Ordered food to go... Gorilla Roll Cucumber salad with crab Cali hand roll Rainbow roll California Roll Ok & OMG!!! The food was absolutely amazing!! read more

It's not an authentic sushi. The food looks good but it doesn't taste authentic it's overpriced. Yeah portions are big but The flavors are not there. read more

Great food. Bad service. My husband was trying to make a pickup order for over 20 mins. They answered the phone and then left him on hold for another 10 mins. He got to the restaurant and was still on hold. He decided to walk in and place the order in person. Nobody was in the front at the greeting counter so he waited there another 5 mins. I told him I would call and to let me know if their phone even rings since he would be inside the restaurant. My call went through and he told me that the girl answered and then walked away from the phone. On my end, I heard her pick up and then hang the phone up right away. The service is very bad and rude. It's a big shame that's the case because they do make my favorite vegetarian roll. I guess we'll have to go somewhere else from now on. read more

Save your money and your digestive system. Years ago, we loved Ichiban. Now, it's way overpriced and the quality of the food is terrible. Dry salmon. Soggy tempura. Brown-tinged "salad" with watered down dressing. Flavorless miso soup. Sushi rolls that are primarily rice and little else. We had high hopes after not having been there in a couple of years but it is still the same, sadly. We will not be returning. read more

We got the 49ers and Santi rolls and loved them! My daughter's first time trying this spot and it's now one of her favorite sushi restaurants. read more

Ichiban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

We came here for dinner and we really liked it! Can't remember what I ordered but it was delicious and we really enjoyed the sushi! Would definitely come back and would recommend! Be sure to check it out! read more

Tucked away in the Prunetree Shopping Center, this sushi spot has that hole in the wall feel. Seating is open and seat yourself. There's a small sushi bar to the right with a larger kitchen behind the bar. The average price of a roll is about $15.99 which is a bit expensive but there are some fun themes such as the 49ers roll or Raiders roll reflecting popular pro sports teams (go Raiders!) We order three rolls, the Spider-Man roll which is crab and the Dragon which is eel. I also got a Hangover roll which had some crispy fried bell peppers and onions on top. It hit the spot especially on a rainy Sunday. Service was a bit off but would not deter me from coming back. Seemed like they were busy with to go orders and eat in traffic. Bring a friend here, most tables are for four people so family friendly and kid friendly. read more

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All I can say is...come with an appetite! Ichiban used to be a little spot tucked away in the Prune Tree shopping center but the recently expanded. They are still located in the Prune Tree shopping center but have a bigger place to match their giant sushi rolls!! Each roll brought its own unique flavor. The spicy crunch roll, although not too spicy, was balanced with tempura and tuna. The dragon roll had just the right amount of unagi sauce. Beware of the raiders roll because it is spicy. The chef did an amazing job with presentation and our server was very cheerful and attentive. The price of the rolls may seem a little high but the rolls are HUGE! read more

Ichiban Sushi - Dragon roll, spicy crunch roll, raiders roll - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

Food is good, nice service. Good value. Unfortunately has been closed during posted operating hours.

We placed an order of over $325.00 and we asked for Sriracha and Liana stated they didn't have any and the she proceeded to say we charge 75 cents per pack. That is ridiculous they don't charge you extra when you eat in but they ding you when you order to go that is ridiculous. The customer service was bad because Liana was a bit rude and not the greatest customer service. I was recommended to this spot and I will not ever place an order at Ichiban I will drive the extra mile to Watsonville, Santa cruz, Salinas rather than me going to to a local place in Prunedale. To top it off they said it would be ready in 35 to 45 mins we gave them an extra 10 mins and when we arrived to pick it up our food it wasn't even ready and they made us wait an extra 30 mins. Bad customer service. read more

We ordered the Tempura shrimp plate and the Spicy Beef Ramen. The Tempura Shrimp was literally the frozen Tempura shrimp you buy at any grocery store or Costco. The plate came with the option or salad or soup. The salad is just a plate of lettuce and dressing. The Beef ramen is nothing but beef broth and noodles random vegetable and jalapenos to make it spicy. Definitely NOT worth $55 dollars! read more

Food was excellent I was very pleased I honestly wasn't expecting much considering it's prunedale but I definitely underestimated them first quality sushi spot I found in awhile and I tried almost all in my area in Monterey county. Service was great. Restaurant decor was cool I really like the art of the walls will def be back soon ! read more

WOW....I called in a to-go order at 8:35 (they close at 9) and was told they are not excepting any more orders....WOW...business must be booming to turn away orders....UNACCEPTABLE BUSINESS PRACTICE read more

The food is great. I love the spicy crunch roll, the lemon salon roll, coco loco, golden California and soooo many others. They even let my husband purchase extra Spicy Mayo when we order to go. The service is good most of the time. I wish they would answer the phone for take out orders. Sometimes the wait for dine-in is super long, but the food is worth the wait. read more

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I love coming here They always are nice and the food is always on point. The lady jeanett at check out is always super fun to get checked out. The chavelas and Las Vegas roll are my to go to. The fact that they are to go is one of the main reasons I love coming here. read more

Ichiban Sushi - Waiting for my order - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

I went here around 12:30pm and it wasn't too busy. We were seated right away, and our server Marlene was super helpful and nice. The water came with a slice of lemon which I appreciate. I highly recommend this location because they also just remodeled so it's spacious inside. The food was delicious and the menu has a really good array of items. The serving size for the chicken donburi was super generous. It was cooked perfectly, and I liked the flavor of the grilled chicken and the sauce. I had leftovers! The bathrooms were also really clean. I didn't look at the dessert menu but next time I go I'll check it out. read more

Ichiban Sushi - Chicken Donburi - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

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MENU AND FOOD: Ichiban offers a variety of Japanese favorites right off 101 while driving through Salinas/Prunedale. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service is quick and efficient. I did not get a chance to peek inside due to pick up at the door for pandemic precautions. PARKING: Located near a large shopping Plaza with a Safeway, they have plenty of parking. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: I had their chirashi for lunch with came with a soup and salad. Their fish quality is good and the bowl came with a variety of sashimi. I will be returning! read more

I did not expect to find a good sushi spot in prunedale, but this place has fresh sushi.good prices. big rolls.

Ordered the combo tempura, hamachi kama, and tofu/sashimi platter. Everything was so fresh and perfectly seasoned. Plus the staff were lovely and very attentive! As someone who is Japanese, I can say my money was well spent and definitely plan on coming back again. read more

Sat me quickly as I came in before their Lunch time closed and I ordered and headed out, friendly staff thank you read more

Ichiban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Prunedale, California

FOOD: REALLY TASTY and VERY GOOD! SERVICE: Very GOOD! AMBIANCE: Average My son and his family absolutely love this place! On Friday (going into the Memorial Day Weekend), We decided to try it finally when our children from San Francisco came down for a visit. All I can say is all the reviews I read that are five star are true! We ordered a bento box, 3 different kinds of sushi and all were wonderful and tasty! Our son, also decided to try their 'uni', of which he mentioned this dish would tell ALL. He loved it! He also mentioned he has tried it in other sushi restaurants in San Francisco and this is by far the best he's ever tasted! COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF and to THE STAFF! We will be back again hopefully soon........can't wait! read more

Well what can I say, first time trying this place and I was very impressed. The decorations leave a lot to be desired but I care more about food, presentation, customer service, and of course taste! Me and my wife decided to try out the softshell crab, shrimp tempura, and spicy edamame to start. The seafood was fresh and the tempura was super crispy. Plus it was still hot when we received it. I chose the Galbi ribs with a miso soup and a Cadillac roll. The miso had generous amounts of Tofu and there was no shortage on grilled onions with my short ribs. My wife decided on a golden California roll and was pleasantly impressed with both the presentation and the taste. The cherry on the top was a Japanese take on a Mexican favorite, the Japanese Chavela was super good, loved every dish and the cost was very reasonable. Looking forward to going back very soon, our waitress Priscilla was super nice and attentive to our table. read more

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always happy to order. Definitely the place to go to when you are craving tempura fried rolls

Always a great service, of all the sushi place in Salinas they have good servings, and the place is clean.

So I gave Ichiban a 4 star review back when I first ate here a couple times and I recently went back for dinner with my family. The reason I'm giving them 2 stars is because the price has gone up, and that wouldn't be a problem but the portions got smaller. I have sent many people here raving about it being my favorite sushi in the area and after this recent experience I don't think I could recommend them. Hope fully this was an off night but looking at other people's rolls it wasn't just our table. If you are going to raise your prices at least keep the food the same. I'd have no issues with that. read more