Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

(818) 952-7655

711 Foothill Blvd
LA Canada Fltrdg, CA 91011 34.2017 -118.1939

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Neighborhood: La Canada Flintridge

Last updated 9.05.09

Category:

Restaurants

Cuisine:

Japanese

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. While the decor is not that great (booths and tables.
  2. Great food, nice atmosphere.
  3. The atmosphere here is nice, very clean with a nice sushi bar to sit at and plenty of tables & booths.
  4. The atmosphere is just great too!
  5. Unfortunately, this a popular place frequented by people who think that they are consuming real Japanese food, no doubt, lured in by the reasonable prices and good location / signage and ability to accommodate large groups.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The atmosphere here is nice, very clean with a nice sushi bar to sit at and plenty of tables & booths.
food quality
92.15999603271484% positive
  1. Great food.
  2. Their take-out food is an excellent way to enjoy the food without the wait for a table that can sometimes form.
  3. It should consist of nothing but fresh ingredients with the consistency and flavor of the sushi rice just as important as the freshness of the rest of the ingredients.
  4. It has good not great sushi at a great price.
  5. Great food, nice atmosphere.
  6. like this restaurant even though I don't eat sushi.
  7. The sushi is very good, high quality fish (according to my husband).
  8. If you are looking for good quality sushi for a good price then you have found the right place.
  9. Unfortunately, this a popular place frequented by people who think that they are consuming real Japanese food, no doubt, lured in by the reasonable prices and good location / signage and ability to accommodate large groups.
  10. The food here is excellent, with the combo plates being the most popular.
  11. If you like seafood, definitely try the white roll.
  12. believe that all those people who gave this place a 1-star rating is stupid enough to say that the sushi there is not authentic.
  13. The salmon was very good one time and huge disapointment another time- it should flake and be tender but was tough.
  14. Tempura should be served piping hot and fried in fresh oil so that it's light and crispy and delightful.
  15. He is a great employee and makes great sushi.
  16. The atmosphere here is nice, very clean with a nice sushi bar to sit at and plenty of tables & booths.
  17. well put together sushi will be cut evenly, have a very clean, crisp look, firmly rolled- no ingredients hanging out.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. If you are looking for good quality sushi for a good price then you have found the right place.
service
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. believe that all those people who gave this place a 1-star rating is stupid enough to say that the sushi there is not authentic.
  2. Unfortunately, this a popular place frequented by people who think that they are consuming real Japanese food, no doubt, lured in by the reasonable prices and good location / signage and ability to accommodate large groups.
  3. Best Sushi, great service.
value
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. Unfortunately, this a popular place frequented by people who think that they are consuming real Japanese food, no doubt, lured in by the reasonable prices and good location / signage and ability to accommodate large groups.
  2. The salmon was very good one time and huge disapointment another time- it should flake and be tender but was tough.
  3. It has good not great sushi at a great price.
  4. If you are looking for good quality sushi for a good price then you have found the right place.
  5. great value
4 Star Rating: Recommended

03/08/12

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/17/10

Great if you know what to expect

by ddoi

If you are looking for good quality sushi for a good price then you have found the right place. Do not confuse this place with a high end sushi establishment because it is not. It has good not great sushi at a great price. If you are the type that likes all the cute and funky rolls, then this place is for you. They mix and match and make anything you can imagine just ask.

  • Pros: Cheap
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/25/08

Best Sushi, great service...

by natalienov

I've been to so many sushi places in my life and out of all this is the best. I believe that all those people who gave this place a 1-star rating is stupid enough to say that the sushi there is not authentic. Have they ever been to Japan? My mother has gone twice, all she ever ate there was sushi..she says the sushi in Ichiban is the exact same thing. I recommend sitting at the bar and asking for John. He is a great employee and makes great sushi. As for the other food, it is DELICIOUS!! The teriyaki is great. And so is the tempura. And all for dashing prices!!! The atmosphere is just great too! Please visit this place, it is the best! And you will always, no matter what, end up full. =D

  • Pros: Employees, food, sushi, location
  • Cons: Not a good place for a huge party
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/05/07

Go somewhere else for sushi

by asdf

I'm not really into restaurants with heavy atmosphere but at least have something. Food was quite lousey as well and service was sub-par. I felt like I was at a japanese Denny's.

  • Pros: I didnt get sick
  • Cons: Too much to list
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/20/07

Bad Food - Food is not Fresh and Poorly Prepared - Not Authentic

by karol59

Unfortunately, this a popular place frequented by people who think that they are consuming real Japanese food, no doubt, lured in by the reasonable prices and good location / signage and ability to accommodate large groups. It also has a popular sushi bar. I've been here off and on over the past several years, and have finally written off of my list - after having given it more than a fair chance. The tempura is usually fried in old vegetable oil, sometimes over fried and was even served cold once - I had to send it back. Tempura should be served piping hot and fried in fresh oil so that it's light and crispy and delightful. The teriyaki sauce is thick and heavy and laden with salt and sugar - it should be a delicate sweet and salt combination smoothed out by sweet rice wine. The sushi rice has a wierd flavor - not at all Japanese. The sushi is embasrrasing and unappetizing to look at - amateurishly rolled and messy looking. A well put together sushi will be cut evenly, have a very clean, crisp look, firmly rolled- no ingredients hanging out. It should consist of nothing but fresh ingredients with the consistency and flavor of the sushi rice just as important as the freshness of the rest of the ingredients. The salmon was very good one time and huge disapointment another time- it should flake and be tender but was tough. Needless to say, I am done with this place and decided to go out of my way to write a review to formalize my input.

  • Pros: reasonable price, can accommodate large groups
  • Cons: bad food, not authentic Japanese food, difficult parking, mediocre service

The Details on Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great price
  • nice atmosphere
  • great quality sushi
  • like restaurant
  • very good salmon
  • great teriyaki
  • really good japanese dinner
  • great decor
  • like seafood
  • great employee
  • fresh ingredients
  • likes funky rolls
  • likes cute
  • good location signage
  • nice sushi bar
  • fresh oil
  • stupid people
  • recommended highly
  • great service
  • good great sushi
  • very clean crisp look
  • not authentic sushi
  • great value
  • good ability
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