Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

07/05/07

Go somewhere else for sushi

by asdf at Citysearch

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

04/20/07

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

by karol59 at Citysearch

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

01/05/06

After years of loyal patronage...

by kikaida at Citysearch

After eating at this Ichiban for years, my wife and I will never be back. The last occasion that we ate there we were treated like homeless people and walked out. Years of drinks steep bills and generous tips and we get this?

No thanks, do your self a favor and go to a restaurant that appreciates your business and realizes that you are doing them a favor by patronizing their establishment. Not one that feels they are doing you a favor by serving you.

Japanese restaurants are all about service, respect and kindness...Not arrogance, disrespect and attitude problems. I'll go to the DMV for that.