Competent teppanyaki with genuine charm Ichiban occupies a…read morecomfortable middle ground in the hibachi dining space -- neither a revelation nor a disappointment, but a reliably enjoyable evening out. The theatrics at the grill are well-executed without veering into gimmick territory, and the chefs clearly know their way around a teppanyaki surface. The steak deserves mention. Properly seasoned and cooked to order, it holds up against pricier competitors. The fried rice is a quiet standout - better than it needs to be, which says something about the kitchen's attention to detail even on the basics. Where Ichiban earns its reputation is in the overall package. Communal grill seating creates an energy that's difficult to manufacture, and on a good night the atmosphere genuinely elevates the meal. Service is functional rather than polished, which feels appropriate for the format. The pricing reflects the experience rather than purely the food, and that's a fair trade for most diners. Walk-ins are acc lodated, making it an accessible option without une friction of advance planning. Not a destination for the serious gastronome, but an honest, well-run restaurant that delivers what it promises.

Located in the Southwest Plaza Shopping Center, in Roanoke, Virginia, this Japanese Steakhouse is…read morevery well known for its Hibachi Grill and Sushi. Last time I reviewed it I dined with a friend at one of their Hibachi tables with chef performances. I invite you to read that review and view my photographs accompanying it. It was an amazing dining experience. This time I dined at their traditional dining room next to their Sushi Bar. As soon as I arrived the friendly lady host welcomed me and after asking where I preferred to dine, took me to one of their tables there. Shortly afterwards, my friendly server arrived and took my drink order of a Coke. Then after I had reviewed their menu, I made the following order to my server: I ordered the Gyoza for appetizer and for my main entrée I ordered the Lobster, Filet Mignon (cooked medium-rare), and Scallop Hibachi Dinner which was served with a chicken broth and green salad with the house ginger dressing. The timing of the bringing out the items of my order was perfect. My server did an excellent job serving me the items of my order and making sure I didn't need anything else. This dining area had a more relaxed environment and the food was the same high-quality food. The filet was very tender and juicy. The scallops also tasted very good as well as the lobster meat that was served in a small bowl. The fried rice however tasted somewhat strange. Like if they hadn't rinsed the container where it was cooked well and it had a soapy flavor. It also lacked the flavor of Japanese butter, that it usually has when I had it served from the hot table performance. For dessert I ordered a slice of their Japanese Layered Crepe Cake. I remembered how delicious it tasted last time. This time it also tasted awesome yet not as fresh as last time. In conclusion I still highly recommend this restaurant, preferably eating at the interactive dining experience with a chef cooking at your table, unless your ordering Sushi. Then the traditional dining room with Sushi Bar would be a better option.

The atmosphere is nice....BUT...DO NOT get any seafood hibachi....the chef put the shrimp on the…read moregrill FIRST...and let it cook for at least 30 mins...by the time he put it on my place it was a piece of burnt rubber....then they give you 4 scallops...and he cooked those for 20 mins...then proceeded to cut them into small portions...and cooked it for another 10 mins....the scallops were so tough....it made a sound when you poked it with fork...just get chicken..maybe they won't overcook that...,

My son absolutely loves this place and their sushi rolls! Always the request for birthdays.read more

Decides to give Hibachi Express a try and not the worst place we've had since moving here, and not…read morethe best either. We ordered orange chicken and fried rice and it indicated it was spicy which it was not. We also ordered sesame chicken and honestly it could have been the same meal except The sesame chicken had sesame seeds on top. The rice was ok - nothing special. We liked the vegetables in each order ! The spring rolls are tiny - that's why there are two together for the price. And the egg roll is very different in that it only had cabbage in it. We had a 15 min pickup window and it was done faster than that. Not sure I'd go back but better than cooking this night!

yes recommend.versatile.options.many locations.parking…read morenice..ive ate 3 locations very yummy

This was such a pleasant surprise! I come out to Troutville once a month and went to Ike's on a…read morewhim. It's a must try! I don't want to be that person that's like "when I was in Japan..." but this is the BEST most AUTHENTIC Japanese food I've had since my last Japan trip. I ordered the tonkatsu ramen (added house spice) and had the agedashi dofu to start. I also got a classic highball which took me right back to a night out in Shinjuku. Everything was perfection. The highball was a great start to the meal and it just got better and better. The ramen noodles are fresh and cooked perfectly, the broth was flavorful and not too salty, the pork was perfectly cooked without too much fat. The agedashi was a perfect starter for a single diner. You get 3 cubes of fried tofu. The tofu is lightly fried so expect the inside to be juicy and soft. Staff were super friendly and communicated well. It was pretty busy when I got there around 6PM but the staff stayed attentive and courteous. This will be my go to dinner spot from now on. I'm going to tell all my coworkers about it!

This is a really cute Japanese spot with ramen, rice dishes, tonkotsu sets, and cute desserts. We…read moresat at the bar tables and the atmosphere was really great. Udon: broth is really flavorful and noodles are chewy. 4.5/5 Tonkotsu set: came with salad, miso, and rice 4.5/5 Katsudon: egg was delicious, katsu was a little dry 4/5 Taiyaki: 5/5, crispy and perfectly sweet Definitely check it out if you want some Japanese food!

This popular Japanese fast-food restaurant located in Towers Shopping Center, a lively strip mall…read morein Southwest Roanoke, is very well known for its excellent hibachi-style meals at reasonable prices. It has a clean, lovely dining area inside the restaurant, yet most people, including myself, either order Take Out, or DoorDash. This evening, after it already had started to snow around this area, I felt like having Japanese food, and since I'm a VIP DoorDash customer, I decided to find out if DoorDash would be operating during the inclement weather of the snow storm of January 2026, and placed an order to this restaurant via DoorDash. I ordered their C09, Filet Mignon and Hibachi Shrimp. It came with fried rice as well as with fresh broccoli, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms. The total for this order was $20.99, not including the delivery fee, service fee, and a temporary weather impact fee of $2, plus tip. The DoorDasher, Yoandri, delivered the order very close to the appropriate time and it arrived fresh and hot in a special container from the restaurant. This container came inside a plastic bag with a heavyweight plastic fork and some sauces and napkins. It was very rewarding to find the food so hot, especially in this kind of cold weather. The clam-shell box where it came in was made of a special material that kept the food hot. I appreciated the owners of this restaurant for using this kind of a box. On delivery foods, it is these little attention to details that make a big difference. The food itself was wonderful. The shrimps were fresh and plumpy, and they were lots of them. The Filet Mignon cut into chunks also tasted very fresh mixed with the fresh vegetable items. And the fried rice tasted just right, not like in some places that it tastes too salty or like the flavor of the grill or wok. And one could see that the broccoli, zucchini, onion, and mushrooms were also fresh and one could taste the difference. This is one of those few places that you can trust that the food being delivered is just as good quality as the one you are served at the restaurant. I highly recommend it for when you feel like having Japanese food at home.

This is a semi-fast-food restaurant that serves its food in medium plastic forks/spoons & covered…read morecontainers divided into three sections. The front section is filled with rice, the two smaller sections contain the entree and vegies. Their prices are in the $10- $14 range, with an extra $2 if you choose beef. You're expected to 'buff' your own table. House salad came in breakfast bowl size container and contained only lettace, red cabbage & carrot strips. You get your own dressing. $32.00 for two meals & salad. We're not happy and won't go there again.

I really enjoyed this place! I've been a handful of times and each time our service was pretty…read moregood. If it's busy of course things can be a bit slower. It's very nice inside as well. As for the food I have been impressed every time. Every roll I've had has been super fresh and delicious. I sadly do not have a photo but their appetizer "happy jalapeño" is so yummy as well. The only thing I found I didn't enjoy was their fried rice. It isn't bad, but it's a bit different from what I'm used to, so I wasn't the biggest fan of it. Other than that everything else was yummy! Hoping to go back again soon.

Absolutely amazing Sushi! Fresh, made on the spot, and very…read moretasty. The service is amazing too, the waitresses checked on you and the cook is very friendly. The outside of the restaurant looks bland but the inside looks like a 5 star Japanese Steakhouse. If you're anywhere near Daleville and you love Sushi, this is a must!

One of my favorites restaurants is the Japanese Hibachi Restaurant. Knowing this, a friend of mine…read moreinvited me to eat at Sakura, located in Salem, Virginia. A relatively small family-owned restaurant, established in the year 2000 and reasantly renovated. With simple yet elegant decor, it establishes a wonderful mood since the time you enter the restaurant. When you enter there is a counter where you order your food after viewing the menu high above behind the counter. A welcoming young man greeted us and took our order. My friend ordered the Steak and Chicken Hibachi and I ordered the Steak and Shrimp. We both ordered the salad side item, although I wished it would also have included their soup as well. To drink we ordered two sodas. We then went and sat at one of the booths after filling our cups with our drinks from the soda machine. Our server brought our salads. The salad was fresh and very tasted with the salad dressing. The dining room was very elegant yet with a comfortable ambiance. The main entrées arrived in a very nice presentation with the vegetables including zucchini, broccoli, carrots, and onions. The fried looked and tasted delicious as well as the shrimps. However, I was disappointed with the flavor of the pieces of steak. They tasted like if the meat was not fresh, almost spoiled. And this seemed to damage our otherwise wonderful dining experience. I urge the owner and cook of the restaurant to put more attention to the quality of the food by keeping better track of the meat and the temperature control of the freezer where it is stored. I liked this restaurant and if the meat situation is corrected I would definitely recommend it and also return without any hesitation.

Food was good it too about 15 minutes for our food to be done prices are great for the food you're…read moregetting. People are nice and fish was fresh. Only thing is they are closed on Monday so no Monday sushi. :(

This place is n the market with 9 restaurants and common seating…read more Our ramen was great. They give huge portions of pork belly, which was tender and crispy outside. Egg was also good. We will certainly come back.

I had the pork gyoza and the garlic tonkotsu ramen. It's a solid 10/10 from the eggs to the…read morenoodles! However, it's a bit saltier than I prefer. I wish it weren't so salty. That's just a personal preference. You can sit anywhere you like in this welcoming food court.