Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

117 Welch Ave, Ames
(515) 450-5004

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I'm sorry, not Japanese food, the rolls were squished and the ramen so dull and flavorless, server is rude, she stuck a fork in my plate.. as in like literally grabbed a fork and put it on my food on my plate as I was eating.

She was inattentive and just unprofessional

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Ken Yoon

The sushi rice was inedible. More like mochi than rice and zero seasoning. Rice being a key ingredient the sushi was inedible. And the fact it was pushed out is like a burger shop sending out a burger with a wet bun. Ramen was odd. Wrong soup base. But customers love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

Randy Abulon

local college food in Iowa at a non chain restaurant...

Jordan was great. quick and responsive service, dealt with a few boisterous after game patrons--who obviously celebrated after the win--quite well.

one of the other staff was pointedly observing us, which was unusual.

if the dishes were a bit more polished, i might visit again, but wouldn't recommend at this time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

William Bryant

Always enjoy my ramen and bento boxes from here

Great price for quality and can almost always find an empty seat without much wait

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sara Belle

Very cute little place! The food is delicious, and reasonably priced. I love the bento box w/ salmon, it tasted great, and reminded me of a traditional breakfast I had in Japan. Have yet to try the sushi, but the Miso soup was delicious, and so was the California Roll.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Mandie Winward

Yesterday was my second time eating here. The food is always great. The people working are very pleasant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sushi, Ichiban Ramen, Gyoza

Rhiannon Kulmayer

Californian roll was amazing! Really good food and reasonably priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nelta Earl

i went here a few times last year and it was really good! i came for the first time in almost a year and the soup was cold, the steak was not fully cooked, and the sushi looked a little frightening:( i did get sick after ! just beware

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Rithik K.

I ordered chicken ramen which is okay in taste. Loved the service and the atmosphere. My friend ordered veg miso ramen in which he could spot big chunks of chicken in the ramen which was very disappointing. He is allergic to chicken which made him sick for a while. DEFINITELY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO GET SICK.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Isabella Roberts

Worst food. I got meat chunks in vegetarian food. Wouldn’t recommend.

Rajesh indrakanti

I got meat in my vegetarian ramen that I ordered. The food was a worse experience. You should avoid this place if you are a vegetarian.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

Kathleen Baugh

Awkward and somewhat rude service, seemed like server didn’t want to talk to customers. Ramen had chunks of what seemed to be McDonalds quality pork. Food did come out fast so I gave 1 star, otherwise, one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had and I have worked in and eaten at restaurants all over the US!

Melissa

The food is decent but the service is atrocious. We stopped in today for lunch and the restaurant was mostly empty and after we seated ourselves the waitress dropped the menus on the floor. She handed them over without offering to replace them or even wipe them down. After that, she spilled miso soup the table and my husband and didn't offer to clean the table, just left us to mop it up ourselves with napkins while she left and I saw her texting on her phone. Then we placed an order for two sushi rolls and only one roll came out. We finished it and waited quite a while before she finally came back to the table with our bill then remembered she completely forgot about the second roll. She was also negligent in refilling our drinks. Overall this is some of the worst service I've ever received.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Roll

sudha seeli

I ordered vegetarian food but i got meat. Never recommend if you are a vegetarian.

Alex Baker-Bender

Great food, better drinks. Perfect spot to get something to eat before catching a movie.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen, Free Fortune Cookie, Roll

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Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

117 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
(515) 450-5004