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    Ichiro Japanese Restaurant

    3.7 (163 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ICHIRO JAPANESE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Katsu Udon Set
    El Rey R.

    Order KatsuDon + Udon combo Katsu pork was dry on end section. Thin meat, not juicy enough, onion was not enough portion to cook together with egg. Rice was just small size flat out in flat bowl. Udon was just simple. Unagi sushi - rice has no vinegar flavour, rice was pressed. What a shame for a Japanese restaurant doesn't know how to make a proper sushi ? Rice was not sushi rice ? What ? Did I mention sushi rice was not sushi rice ? Wow... what a shame for a Japanese restaurant not using sushi rice. Cheap out every possible way. Sashimi - thin slice for $8/ slice was pretty ripped off. Will I go back again ? Nah... there's other better sushi place out there. Even Vietnamese Sushi makes better than this place. Not worth the money order à la carte. Just order set box and fill ur stomach if u really want eat sushi. What a shame for running this restaurant in beginnings. Bad sushi rice.

    Carolyn L.

    I like coming here for some home style cooked Japanese food. It has quite an extensive selection of the non sushi rolls items. The lunch sets are also pretty affordable. When the weather is cold or cool, it is great to have sukiyaki or nabeyaki. The warm food hits the spot. There are also some grilled items and yakitori. Another set I like is the ichiro okazu. You get 6 kinds of appetizer plus sushi, tofu, salad and soup. It is not super filling but it is just nice. You can also add on other items like poke, sashimi, tempura etc to your set at a lower price. The food quality is there and it is generally filled with older Japanese diners, so you know it has passed their standards. Service is friendly and quick. Press a buzzer to get service. The entrance is fitted with contactless system. Wave to get the door open. Awesome. No button to press. There is rear parking (limited spaces) but street parking is also available.

    Spot Prawns
    Joy H.

    OMG it's so good! How have we never been here before? The service was great and the people were super nice. Tons of bento box options to choose from that you can easily come back again and again and get something new! We got : Ichiro Okazu Set Nigiri Sushi Set Spider Roll Udon/Tempura Combo Chawamunshi Spot Prawns Everything was tasty, comforting and not crazily priced. Make reservations and then stroll down to the water afterwards to walk off your meal!

    DX Chirashi don
    Thomas L.

    We went here on a recommendation from a friend since we are visiting from Washington state. Great quality fish, good service and just an all around great meal. The fish was very fresh and we loved our chirashi dons. The nigiri we had was very good as well, but a bit too much rice if we were to critique. They definitely have great fish quality here for a good price. Highly recommend!!

    a variety of dishes on a table
    Jack Z.

    We came here on a Sunday noon without reservations. The restaurant was almost full but luckily there was a table for us. We studied the menu before so we ordered right away with a sukiyaki set and a premium sashimi don. The food came in about 10 minutes. The portion was pretty large for the price. The sashimi were super fresh with high quality. The sukiyaki was pretty good as well. The service was great. We were served with warm Japanese tea by the friendly servers. The place has plenty of free street parking as well. Highly recommended for anyone wants premium Japanese food with reasonable price.

    Vincy K.

    I heard great things about this place and I can see why! The service is very good here and I love the bentos that they have here. I am a big fan of traditional Japanese food. We tried a few rolls as well but I preferred the bentos more. I am definitely coming back when I get the chance!

    Sandy Y.

    Happy International SUSHI Day and cheers to the start of the WEEKEND! Ichiro Japanese Restaurant 一朗亭 is one of our favos in Richmond, and it is located in historic Steveston Village. It has a small place, but serves fresh and tasty sushi. Drink: 4/5 Should Try! Service: ‍‍‍‍4/5 Kids: 5/5 WooHoo! (Sushi is mostly a very popular meal for kids.) Price: $50-$100 for two (dinner) Presentation: 3/5 Parking: beside the building has street parking Tips: can get 10% off all pick up orders. recommends to make a reservation. saves room for their desserts . follows public health measures. Would I Return: Yes ‍

    Good Selection that comes with the Bento!
    Andrew W.

    Update during Lockdown: Checked out their Special Menu online for take out during this lockdown period and found out that they still have lots to offer and especially their selection of bento boxes are all $14.95 which is a great deal considering the amount of food you get and comes with Miso Soup too! All their rolls are well executed and have a balance of rice / fish ratio, my personal favourite is their Spicy Tuna Roll, for take out they even pack the spicy sauce separately for you to add later! Living in the lower mainland is a true blessing especially during this difficulty time, we still have a great selection of good food offered by all these local businesses! Lets keep supporting these small businesses!

    Dianna H.

    Great spot for Japanese food in Steveston, but it is on the pricey side which is why I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 4. I came for dinner on Thursday with a friend. I didn't need to, but I called ahead and made a reservation for 7:30 just in case. It wasn't that busy when we arrived, with only a couple tables seated. Note that Yelp lists the closing hours at 8 pm, but it was 9 pm on the day I came (and is listed as 9 pm on Google too). They have a large menu selection which felt a bit overwhelming, but it helps that they have pictures for most of the menu items. We shared the following dishes: Shrimp tempura ($11.95) - this was fried well with the perfect amount of crisp. Comes with 6 pieces so it's great for sharing! My favorite dish of the night. Calamari ($8.95) - I was underwhelmed by this dish. It was quite bland and hard to chew. Hamachi kama ($19.50 for medium) - decent but some of the meat was a bit dry Deluxe assorted sushi ($30) - I didn't get to try everything on the plate since we were sharing everything, but all the rolls and nigiri I had were pretty good Service was pretty good. Our server was quite attentive and refilled our tea 3-4 times the entire time we were there. Including a drink each, we ended up paying ~$50 after tax and tip which I thought was quite pricey.

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    Eve E.

    Cute Japanese restaurant in Richmond in their old downtown. Busy even for weekdays. Was able to get a table when came in at noon.

    Ichiro okazu set
    Stephanie C.

    Huge menu with indoor and outdoor seating. Ichiro okazu set was filling and all the items were okay overall. It was fun to try all the different small plates. I was a bit disappointed by the rice and the fish were mostly leaner cuts. The top row of the white platter was my favourite part of the meal.

    John V.

    Great sashimi and service. Standard japanese menu and decor. However, some things are not available so if you must have something call ahead and check availability. Also, while you are at it, call and make reservations as it might be busy. Go for: fantastic service and great sashimi Don't go for: a full menu, unique or amazing decor

    Eel rice box
    Queenie C.

    I know this restaurant has been a stable at Steveston for ages, but it has been such a long time since I visited. We wanted to treat ourselves and decided to order the deluxe set for 2. It was so wonderful! Usually for these kind of set meals, you are usually stuck with a lot of fillers that you don't enjoy eating. But I have to say for this set, we loved absolutely everything! The sashimi boat and the sushi were all top notch ingredients, nothing like ebi or tako or cucumber rolls stuffed in between. The appetizer set was amazing, all tasted different. The size was perfect for 2 people. It also came with ice cream at the end. We will definitely be back again! Highly recommend!!

    Black sesame cheesecake

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    Kun's Omakase Bar

    Kun's Omakase Bar

    4.5(58 reviews)
    0.2 kmSteveston

    We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday and it was great! It's definitely a bit on the…read morehigher end but it's worth it! We didn't have omakase but ordered a lot of the sashimi. The sashimi was very fresh and bouncy. We also got the asari (clam) udon and there were plenty of clams, as well the broth was so rich! Their sushi rolls weren't anything special but the sauces were delicious. Only thing was the hamachi kama (grilled yellowtail collar) - it was a bit dry, but it was huge. I also want to note that it seems like they use real wasabi (not the pasty stuff but the actual grated horseradish) so that was pretty cool. Would love to come back!!

    This is the best Japanese sushi restaurant we had by far!!!! A modern omakase with its authentic…read moreflavors and not overwhelming fresh sushi. In the U.S., sushis were made in fusion: raw, fried, and other off ingredients like creamcheese and sriracha (even before, I don't order those sushi with those odd ingredients) After having this, our standard for sushi was too high, we can't no longer appreciate the sushi from other restaurants! We ordered 2 Signature Zen, sushi platter (I forgot which), and una soba (grilled unagi with hot soba based on katsuo. They are so good -- smooth in the palate and well seasoned. Thinking about it make me want to fly to VanCity and dine in there! The service was great! They accommodated us well and efficient. The restaurant feels like I am in Japan -- clean with minimal interiors. I will definitely come back here!

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    Kun's Omakase Bar - Assorted 12 piece sashimi

    Assorted 12 piece sashimi

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    Oretachi Curry - Curry Pork Cutlet with noodles.

    Oretachi Curry

    4.0(23 reviews)
    0.3 kmSteveston

    We were craving for Japanese curry, so we found this place to try. The restaurant is spacious for a…read moreJapanese restaurant. The servers are all nice and friendly. There was no lineup, so we were seated right away. The food was definitely on the salty side, which we couldn't enjoy much. My daughter ordered the kids menu which comes with sausages in curry and some cabbages. She had a few bites and refused to eat it. I had to sure my food with her. The sausage was really salty, not to mention dipping into curry which is also salty. I order the chicken cutlet curry with small size of rice. The rice was very tasty, apparently they only use Japanese rice. Chicken cutlet was nice and moist, however, the curry was pretty salty, typical Japanese style. The pork cutlet and fried shrimp were crunchy, pretty standard. The soap bottle in their bathroom is broken, and I'm not sure why they won't change it right away, and the dispenser part no longer exists. It's pretty hard to use, same as the motion detected faucet, is not set up properly. I personally wouldn't go back, however, if you are accustomed the Japanese curry taste, this might be the place to visit.

    We ordered take out for lunch and we all enjoyed it. Most of us got the Chicken cutlet curry and it…read morewas still very crispy and moist for takeout food. The beef tendon was good too. The portion is not that big but Japanese food isn't known for big portions so that's ok. You can pay more to get more rice and you can adjust the spice level as well. Regular was not spicy at all for me.

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    Oretachi Curry - Inside restaurant pretty small

    Inside restaurant pretty small

    Oretachi Curry - Curry beef udon $16

    Curry beef udon $16

    Oretachi Curry - Front entrance, their patio is now open during good weathers

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    Front entrance, their patio is now open during good weathers

    Kuroki Kaiseki Omakase Kitchen

    Kuroki Kaiseki Omakase Kitchen

    4.2(20 reviews)
    0.2 kmSteveston

    A unique restaurant that only serves two tables and one group at the bar every night, be sure to…read moremake your reservations ahead of time as they don't take any walk ins. With it being so small, the husband and wife couple who own the restaurant take the time over dinner to get to know their guests as well as explain all the food offerings your mouth devours during the night. They also only have one seating every night so there is no rush for you to finish the meal and out the door. Now on to the food! This is one of the few restaurants in the Greater Vancouver area serving kaiseki omakase which is different than the traditional sushi omakase. They serve nine dishes which shows off the chef's skills in a wide variety of ways. We were thoroughly impressed with all the offerings he came up and thought that the grilled, deep fried, and steamed dish were particularly well done. Overall an excellent experience with very friendly chef/owners and would highly recommend for a special occasion. It is on the pricier side starting at $188 per person as of March 2022 but worth it for a different dining experience.

    I knew I wanted an omasake dinner for my birthday and I'm so glad I found this gem tucked away in…read moreSteveston. It's dine-in omakase by reservation only. No walk-ins, takeout or a la carte menu. It was $138/person for their omakase kaiseki and it was totally worth it! We grabbed the only seats at the bar and chatted with the chef the entire 3 hours we were there. He's very passionate about what he does and I loved watching him in action and hearing his stories. Each course was unique and beautifully plated with some of the freshest sashimi I've ever had! Dessert was homemade taro ice cream with Hokkaido red bean and they added a sparkler and sang me happy birthday. That was a nice touch since the restaurant I went to the night before didn't even acknowledge my birthday. I would definitely recommend this place for any special occasion!

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    Kuroki Kaiseki Omakase Kitchen
    Kuroki Kaiseki Omakase Kitchen
    Kuroki Kaiseki Omakase Kitchen

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    Ora Sushi - Miso served in these cute bowls

    Ora Sushi

    3.4(62 reviews)
    0.1 kmSteveston
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    Ora Sushi is a great local spot in the center of Downtown Stevenson…read more Stopped in for a quick lunch with my dad before my hair appointment around the corner at Beauty Collective Salon (also a great recommendation...ask for Malva ) We both had one of the lunch bento boxes which was plenty of food and a grear selection from their other lunch specials as well Our server Jio was so nice and very welcoming Will come back again!

    There was only one server when I was there. The place was pretty busy with lots of take out orders…read moreand diners. So be patient. It helped that the staff was very cheerful and earnest and apologetic when cutlery was forgotten. Pretty good service over all. I saw there were more lunch special options which were not on their website menu. This was pasted on the walls. I decided to get the grilled saba set as this was not a common bento set in many places. Unfortunately the saba did not seem very fresh. I could smell the fishiness once it arrived. The flesh was not tender but a bit rubbery, and it was not crisp enough. Quite a disappointment. The rest of the dishes were fine. The gyozas were very nicely done with a crispy outside and juicy filling. It was not oily too. The salad was very fresh with a light dressing. Maybe the sushi and sashimi would have been a better option. I will still come here to try other stuff in future.

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    Ora Sushi - Tempura set lunch

    Tempura set lunch

    Ora Sushi - Ora lunch set. $22 after tax. May 2024.

    Ora lunch set. $22 after tax. May 2024.

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    Hello Nori - Truffle Lobster hand roll .

    Hello Nori

    4.6(36 reviews)
    5.6 km

    Found Hello Nori inside Richmond Center, a mall in No 3 Road. We found the concept interesting so…read morewe try it out. The menu has 3 set menus to choose from. You can also do individual orders but we opted for set 3. For 6 different hand rolls, all served one after you consume one they make your next roll. As a result, each roll you eat has a fresh crunchy nori and warm rice. The 6 kinds we had were negitoro, yellow tail, king salmon, Hokkaido scallop, snow crab and truffle lobster. All of them were good, my favorite ones are: Hokkaido scallop and truffle lobster. You think it's not enough but you actually feel it's perfect and just enough for your meal. Good service. They are friendly, attentive and helpful people. Nice clean restaurant. Very interesting concept. I will try it again .

    We had our first hand roll experience and it was so good. My wife and I each had the set of 6 hand…read morerolls. Each one was do good. They all look alike from the outside, but each one had a different taste, texture and flavor. All the fish and seafood tasted fresh, served with warm sushi rice and rolled like a cigar with a crispy seaweed wrapper. Each one was about 3-4 bites dipped in wasabi soy sauce. Our server was fantastic. We didn't get her name, but she's from Ontario. She's been there almost a year. She's very professional, but cheery, warm and friendly. We love how the hand rolls are served by the chefs who prepare them and done at well unhurried pace---always keeping a watchful eye on the guest. The restaurant is really a big bar which makes sense in this kind of experience. The design is sleek, modern with an eye catching ceiling design. It's located by one of the entrances of CF Richmond Centre Mall. We were happily satiated, but didn't feel full.

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    Hello Nori - Negitoro handroll (part of the 4-roll combo for $23)

    Negitoro handroll (part of the 4-roll combo for $23)

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