The food here is amazing. It's definitely a higher level than your traditional Japanese spot. The portions are big enough to share, especially when it comes to the fried rice. Do not snooze on the oysters or the scallop with foie gras. Drink wise get the tokoyo dragon (if you like whiskey), tiger's flame (if your a fan of spicy & tequila) or the Japanese green tea shots (perfectly made). The ambience is perfect for special occasions, such as a birthday or a date. The coolest thing is that the second floor is a karaoke lounge that also has a full bar and has great energy so get rady to sing your heart out. The karaoke rental is separate from the restaurant so if you just want to sing your heart out without eating, you can. The music choices they play in the restaurant is also top tier and definitely brings on a a intimate party atmosphere. The only improvement I can offer is that their service is lacking from an organization standpoint. The servers can get a little confused and backed up with orders with a large group and a little intimidated with the loud table. However, the food makes up for the experience and overall it was a wonderful time. Looking forward to going back for date night. I'm excited to try their AYCE!! read more

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We stopped by as a group of 4 on Wednesday around 6pm. The interior is very elegant, more upscale ambiance. Service was okay, on the slower side and not particularly nice so for the price point you would expect the service level to grow with it. It took 30-40 minutes for our first item to come out and the servers were pretty absent/not that nice. Otherwise the food was solid. We got the nigiri pieces during happy hour for half price and the other dishes at full price. - otoro nigiri (2) $21 - hamachi nigiri (2) $8 - hirame nigiri (2) $8 - madai nigiri (2) $9 - uni nigiri (santa barbara) (2) $22 - robata sampler platter $24 - foie gras scallop $24 RECOMMEND - madai crudo $19 RECOMMEND - nagasaki clam $25 RECOMMEND read more

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When you look up the word hidden gem in the dictionary, you'll find an image of Ichibang under it. Do not be deterred from the lack of reviews. This place recently opened. The place is very low key. Although that may have just been because we visited on a Friday night at 10.30. We were the only ones at the restaurant. We were told most of the people were upstairs at karaoke. Here's what we got: - Chili hamachi: Just a good hamachi dish. Not always easy to deliver on. - Madai crudo: very skillfully done. Madai was amazing and flavorful. The tobiko lent masterfully to the texture. - Yuzu Cuisine roll: yellow tail melted in our mouth. The combination was delightful. Citrusy - Madai Nigiri: solid. Actually ordered a second order of this. - Salmon belly: slightly fatty. Didn't like char. - Uni from Japan Hokkaido: Least favorite. Overwhelming taste. - Kinmadai/golden eye snapper: A little chewy. Not bad. Didn't like flavor profile as much. - Shima Aji: Melt in your mouth. Too much wasabi though. You can always remove some for your bite. - Chu toro: I know I've said melt in your mouth quite a few times in this review, but damn this really melted in our mouths. - Chicken Gizzard: not a fan at all. Far too chewy and stringy for our taste - Beef tenderloin: very soft and tender We paid about $200 with tax and tip, so definitely a pricier place. All in all, a delightful experience with fish that was amazing in quality. Would highly recommend. I usually hesitate to give a 5/5, but this place truly deserves it. read more

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Pretty good sushi! The fish seems fresh as always. Price is on the higher side but the quality matches!

we did the AYCE and service was amazing. i wish i had her name but she was incredibly nice and attentive and not in the helicopter mom way. sushi wasn't stuffed with lots of rice so you can tell they take pride in their food hamachi kama is soo good lots of fish in it :p everything we truly enjoyed they have a self service buffet and tteokbokki wasn't sweet! it had flavor and excellent kick. i really enjoyed the daktoritang (it's like a korean chicken curry) seasoned really well... would def come back :) read more

Ichibang Karaoke & Lounge - sizzling pork (idk the name) but the hamachi kama is delish!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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I never write reviews but ... my review is solely based on the food, service and cleanliness. We did karaoke here and that was super fun so if you just want a place for that, I recommend. However, the upstairs was just dirty. No soap in the women's bathroom, trash overflowing. Disgusting, I had high hopes for the food but it was so bad. We ordered orange chicken, dumplings, chicken fried rice and shrimp fried rice. None of it was good, I only had a few bites. Service was subpar. read more

Ichibang Karaoke & Lounge - No soap and no paper towels in bathroom. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Party of 6 or more auto charge of 20% gratuity- I would not have left 20% for the service with this experience. I would happily pay 20+ percent tip for good service, but this was not a great experience overall for dinner. I was surprised the same rules applied for the separate karaoke section upstairs and was not told by any of the people I called when I originally made the reservation and asked for pricing nor did the two employees in the karaoke clarify it would be a higher charge of $10 for the first hour with 6 or more people. So many things on the menu were unavailable. We were all mixed on some food items being very good and others being mediocre. Three of our cocktails between dinner and the karaoke orders were just wrong. One girl asked for her drink to be remade and the one lady who actually knew what she was doing (she was great) had it remade stating they had several new employees. In the end, we wouldn't come for drinks or dinner but would come back for karaoke now that we know the rules and cost. read more

Ichibang has a beautiful ambiance. We sat at one of the large booths and it was comfortable. We tried all the sushi rolls and some grilled items. The one thing that stood out was the Ambrosia Roll. It is a must have! We came back another night for Karaoke upstairs and it was an interesting time. There are only three Karaoke rooms, but it has a dance floor and bar outside of the rooms. The DJ was playing dubstep. Fun times! read more

Probably the coolest establishment I've been to in awhile. Greeted by Optimas Prime as soon as you walk in the door. Karoake and a bar upstairs. Now for the food. Started off with 3pc Flounder. Fresh and some zing! Next up, the first place I've seen that has tentacles with their Calamari. Very small and had a unique breading. Speaking of breading, next appetizer was the Fried Shrimp. I'm not sure what this was, but it was a total flip on your head version of fried shrimp. It was a shrimp dumplings with a wonton strip like breading. For the main course, I went with the Ichibang roll. This roll also had a unique crunch to it. Everything was amazing with its own lil twist. A good experience and I will definitely be back. read more

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had an amazing time, really good food and drinks. Jenny was very sweet and attentive to us. Would definitely recommend trying

SCAM! If you're here for "All You Can Eat", be prepare because it's more like "30 PCS You Can Eat." One person can order a maximum of 10 pcs of either sushi or sashimi each round, and you're only allowed 3 rounds. The limit is pretty much already set for you. I don't know why they still call it AYCE. The sushi and sashimi pieces are also thinly sliced and miniature sized. Hamachi-kama is limited to 1 per Table. So if you come in alone or with 3 more people, it doesn't matter. You can only order just ONE (1) Hamachi-kama for the whole table. This rule makes absolutely no sense. They're getting more money from big groups, but refuse to provide more food. If you are coming in a group, maybe split up to 2,3 tables so each person can order their own hamachi-kama. You also have a limit of 1 hour, but it takes a long time for the food to come in between rounds. Very greedy business owner who implements these rules to deceive clients. They want to attract customers with AYCE but do not offer AYCE service. Their Korean food is not good either. Tastes like frozen meals that they just microwave. Just stick with their a-la-carte sushi menu if you do decide to dine here. Otherwise, I do not recommend this restaurant. Service was okay, nobody smiles here. read more

Ichibang Karaoke & Lounge - Salmon and toro nigiri from AYCE menu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Great place for sushi! I'm pretty happy with the food and girlfriend seems to enjoy it. The army stew was really good and it kept me full with a variety of toppings and noodles. The quality of the sushi was excellent. And service is on point. Will be back! read more

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On my way from Ft Worth, we saw this place going down 121 and decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed! Great ambiance, awesome service (shout out to Nini) and amazing food! We got the: Yuzu Honey Smash - If you love sweet drinks that barely taste like alcohol like me, you'll love this! Korean Style Tartare - Great flavor - Sesame oil with really fresh tuna & asian pears that pairs nicely with each bite Small Nigiri - really fresh Spicy ishikari nabe + Udon - we added udon to this dish and it was a great idea. It kind of reminded me of jjampong - was blown away by the fish pieces inside the dish - great recommendation by the server Yakitori Platter - one of the best yakitori I have had in the area! Sauce on the shisito peppers was delicious & the sausage - OMG! So juicy!! Overall, great experience. Great drinks & food - just a bit on the pricier side. I recommend and would come again read more

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I don't usually leave negative reviews, but this restaurant's new "All You Can Eat" model is an absolute nightmare. The rules are overly complicated--how many items you can order depends on the type of fish, whether it's sushi or sashimi, and apparently a dozen other hidden restrictions. I told the staff up front I was unfamiliar with the new model, but no one mentioned anything about the shocking 2-hour time limit on top of limiting number of items overall and for each round. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the waitress came over and says, "Your time has passed." Are you serious? It felt like a trap rather than a dining experience. Save yourself the headache--this experience was totally stressful, confusing, and not worth it. read more

Been a few times now and the food has gotten better and better. They have been changing the menu items and each time it tastes and looks better than the time before. I really like the Brussels sprouts, eatzybang roll, and the nigiri all tastes fresh! Some of the dishes are kind of small for the price and act more like tasting dishes like the tuna tartare but there are larger dishes that can easily fill you up like the shrimp pasta which was really creamy and good. The bar upstairs is a great vibe with tons of karaoke rooms, my favorite cocktail is their matcha sour! read more

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We love Izakaya, robata & sushi! We have plentiful experiences with it and have tried so many places. Karaoke/bar isn't my type of environment so I will only speak to the food! We ordered A LOT! Sushi was reasonably priced but I felt the entrees and yakitori were expensive! All the carpaccio style sushi were great. I was only disappointed in the scallop and foie gras. It was the tiniest piece of foie gras. You cant taste the full luxury of it. Beef fried rice- I love the addition of the mushroom but this can be skipped next time. Tako Wasabi- very small portion! Braised pork belly kuna- Delicious and melts in your mouth. Pork to fat ratio was perfect. Hamachi Kama- It was very tiny piece for $17!!! Most restaurants will charge according to size since they can't always guarantee same size each time. Chu- toro sushi- OMG! Melts immediately in your mouth. Grilled octopus- Delicious and enjoyed the yuzu sauce. Skewers were all grilled perfectly! Please keep in mind the shishito peppers were not on skewer. It was more like an appetizer. They added a bit too much bonito flakes. Toro Tartare- Melt in your mouth as toro should be. Portion was generous here. We will give this place another shot. Prob skip out on entrees since they are pricey. I hope they extend their sushi menu. Would love to see speciality or non common fishes. read more

Definitely a memorable experience -- but for all the wrong reasons. We came here for our first-ever All You Can Eat (AYCE) sushi experience, and unfortunately, it'll also be our last. We were seated around 6:05 PM, ready and excited to dive in. Then... crickets. No one came by for water, menus, or even a simple greeting until 6:32 PM -- almost half an hour later, and only after I waved someone down. The server gave zero explanation about how the AYCE worked (besides the standard 90-minute limit), leaving us guessing about any rules or restrictions. Our first order finally went in around 6:45 PM, and when it arrived, the appetizers were lukewarm at best -- as if they'd been sitting in the kitchen for a while. Strike one. We placed another round at 7:08 PM, but it didn't show up until 7:40 PM. The pacing was painfully slow, and by then, our enthusiasm had already faded. Still, we pushed on -- ordering up to 20 pieces of sashimi and some additional appetizers, trying to give the place the benefit of the doubt. The final straw came at 8:32 PM, when the waiter returned (after we'd been waiting over 30 minutes) only to tell us there's actually a 20-piece sashimi limit -- something no one had mentioned earlier -- and that we were now over our AYCE time, so we couldn't order anything else. At that point, we were just stunned. Between the disorganized service, inconsistent food quality, and unclear rules, the entire night felt more like a test of patience than a dining experience. If you're looking for good sushi, attentive service, or even just a smooth AYCE experience -- do yourself a favor and look elsewhere. This was memorable, yes... but for all the wrong reasons. read more

Very well rounded restaurant perfect for a date night or a fun night out with friends with great food. The ambience is slightly dark, sophisticated, and elegant. The restaurant is spacious and there is plenty of space to host a large group. We didn't get to check out the second floor but according to their Google reviews, there are private k pop group themed karaoke rooms up there. We ordered several things across their menu. And I must say, the presentation and quality of the food is impressive given their price point. It is very obvious they put details in each of their item from plates, garnishes, to carefully cooked ingredients. Some of the stand outs from what we've ordered were mushroom (shiitake), sausage, large nigiri (chef's selection) and beef fried rice. A dedicated restaurant will do a great job cooking the most simple ingredients- ichiBang's robata can attest to that. I was very impressed with how well they grilled their robata vegetables and even the sausage was very juicy with nice meaty texture with great flavor. Their sushi is very impressionable with nice thick cuts of sushi that taste fresh with no fishy taste at all. Each nigiri was formed carefully and with each little touches and I really enjoyed the generous fish to rice ratio. Now don't hesitate to order fried rice because it's hands down the best fried rice I've had at an izakaya restaurant! The amount of beef in the rice was the most amount of meat I've seen in any fried rice. The vegetables were perfectly done with some nice chew and rice was perfectly seasoned with a hint of butter.. the perfect combo to a perfect fried rice. Everything else was good as well and there was no single dish that we regret ordering. If I were to nitpick, I wish the foie gras in scallop with foie gras and truffle had more flavor. But the scallop was impressive as it had no fishy taste at all- even my husband who doesn't like scallop because of the oceany taste was willing to try and didn't hate it! Overall I would highly recommend IchiBang to anyone who is looking for a Japanese restaurant that does both sushi and Izakaya very well. It's such a bonus that they have a decent sized Japanese flared cocktail menu and karaoke. I plan on returning with friends to try the karaoke. The service was great and the server did an excellent job speaking both Korean and English to my multi lingual family. read more

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Sam was so sweet and so much fun! I enjoyed celebrating my friends 21st bday here!! Super attentive and was a lot of fun to talk to. Great service. read more

Attentive service ! Good quality food ! Luxurious ambiance ! Best japanese cuisine in dallas read more

Ichibang Karaoke & Lounge - Otoro and uni shshi ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Very high quality sushi and Japanese food. Excellent service. Haven't tried the karaoke yet. Cocktails are delicious and creative.

We had a large party (10 people) which they easily accommodated for our large party for dinner and karaoke. I got there a little early so my boyfriend and I checked out the karaoke part which is on the second floor. Alex gave us a tour of the upper level which had plenty of karaoke rooms for all Party sizes including a VIP room (that can hold to 30 - 50 people). VIP room has its own dance floor, bathroom, and access to the patio. Service: Our server, Kyla, did an amazing job handling our large group and explaining the breakdown of the menu for us since we weren't familiar to a more Japanese menu. Also, suggesting great drink choices for us. She was attentive and personable. Frankly, all the staff we interacted with were accommodating and attentive. Shout out to Alex! Food: They have an extensive Japanese menu from Robata to Maki. The sushi quality is premium and fresh. Our group ordered a variety from the menu so I got to try a bite of the tempura, fried rice, different maki, and takoyaki it was all so delicious. The presentation of the food was a beautiful add on to already a wonderful platelet of flavor. Ambience: Right when we walked through the door the place appeared upscale and beautiful. It truly set the tone for an entertaining night. read more

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The food is really good and the service was amazing. I've never seen better service before they seem like they really cared about the job and what you think and if the food was good or not, and how you felt about the place. The food came out pretty quick and tasted very fresh like they made it and it wasn't a frozen packaging. I definitely recommend this place and definitely will come back. read more

Ichibang Karaoke & Lounge - Sushi Bars Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

We went to get sushi, ended up getting put into a Karaoke room (which was fine!) we ordered food and drinks. Ordered a bottle of sake- they told us they were out of stock (also fine). Had great time doing karaoke until the tab came: -got charged for sake that was not delivered -got double charged for sushi -added gratuity for a party for 4 without letting us know read more

Ordered from this place through UberEats, and thank God I did. This was genuinely one of the freshest and tastiest delivered meals I've ever had. I ordered the Truffle Salmon roll (literally made my eyes roll to the back of my head, every bite was sensational); spicy edamame (they put crack in the sauce I'm sure); tempura veggies (the sweet potato was divine, perfectly crunchy on the outside and beautifully soft on the inside); and miso soup (was a teeny bit sour for my liking but still hearty of course). Eating them all together was like a symphony of exploding flavors in my mouth. Will absolutely be visiting for an in person experience soon. 100000/10. read more

The private free karaoke on Sunday night is awesome! Drink specials were also really good. Aileen at the bar was sweet and efficient! Overall good experience. Looking forward to trying the food at another visit! read more

Service was nice and everyone was kind, but I got food poisoning. The food even tasted good until the after effects. I ordered the yellowtail hamachi sashimi, the waygu sushi, and tonkotsu ramen. read more

One of the worst experiences ever. What was supposed to be a casual late night meal with a good buddy of mine became an experience to remember, in all the wrong ways. We came here to experience the supposedly new AYCE experience. Our dinner was on a Sunday at 6PM. We got seated at about 6:05PM. The first red flag was the fact that after about 15 minutes of waiting we had to flag down a waitress to even give us paper menu for ordering. After placing our order at 6:25 we went to the self serve food and condiments area which had things like chapjae, ddukkobkki, and wasabi. An important thing to keep in mind was the fact that the only allowed 10 pieces of sashimi per person per round to our understanding at the time, 2 rolls max per round, and 2 orders of kitchen food max per round. After sitting down we finally had someone come by and serve us water at 6:35. After a bit of waiting we finally got some of our food at 6:50. We got our order of sushi rolls, then our sashimi, and lastly the kitchen food such as our takoyaki. The sashimi was decent for AYCE, definitely not the best we've had. The kitchen food was barely warm at best. Based on the slowness of the service we ate quickly so that we could place another order since you can't order unless you finish all your food, that and the fact that you only get an hour and a half to eat. We placed our second order at 7:10. The food was coming out even slower now. We didn't see the food until 7:40. After finishing our food we put a final order in at 8. A long wait came again as usual but we just passed the time catching up with each other. At 8:30 the waitress comes by to inform us that there was a supposed 20 piece sashimi limit that was never explained to us nor was it stated on the AYCE menu. We asked if they could just do nigiri instead and the waitress said we could but unfortunately she couldn't take the order since we passed the 1 hour and 30 minute limit. We asked why they couldn't take our order even though it took them 30 minutes to inform us of the mistake. The waitress simply apologized and said there was nothing they could do since we passed the time limit due to their negligence. We were simply at a loss for words. The waitress was willing to at least let us have some desserts which we couldn't care much for given our disgust with the experience we've had so far. We declined the dessert and just asked for the check so that we could leave. We almost never give a $0 tip but that night we thought they deserved it. Do yourselves a service and avoid this place at all costs. read more

Great food and attentive staff! Definitely worth the visit and will be coming again. The sushi was top notch and all the appetizers and yakitori items came out delicious! read more

I normally don't care about service, and would prefer a robot serve me so I can save tip money. However, the A++ service here also stood out to me. Food and vibes are a steal for the price read more

Reserved a karaoke room this last Sunday and it was so much fun! The place was clean and the sound was great. We ordered food and drinks and it was all good and fast service. We were helped with all our questions and the best part was that karaoke is free on Sunday's! read more

Pretty slow and bad service! Won't come back. It's a shame because the place it's pretty. Waited almost an hour for a fried riced and the restaurant wasn't even that crowded. ;( read more