This is honestly such a hole in the wall restaurant. They have delicious and fresh sushi and some of the best fried rice I’ve ever had. The servers are friendly and the restaurant is gorgeous, it even has some traditional Japanese seating areas. The koi pond is gorgeous and is filled with very friendly fish. They sell koi food for $1 so you can feed the fish! I can’t wait to come back and try this unique restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah Laamoumi
Ichiban has been my go-to austin staple for sushi for over 4 years now. The atmosphere is top- not too loud, even with large groups. The food always tastes fresh and is quick to arrive. Always in our restaurant rotation. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nic A
Our server Nico was amazing, one of the best servers ever. The sashimi was fantastic as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike D
The service was awesome the Sushi was amaaaazing, the Miso was the best Ive had in town. Spent years driving by this gem now wishing I had tried it sooner, if you like some good food and vibes go here! Ichiban roll was A+++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fernando Haro
Excelent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Langsdorf
Right at dinner time, so a little crowded, but we had a table right away. The Sapporo on draft is excellent. A very polite beer. Paired nicely with dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shruti Subramanian
Overall 3.5. google doesn't let me choose half points. We ate the gyoza and sushi rolls only. Good food. Gyoza was crispy on the outside and the meat was well seasoned on the inside. The playboy and Mexican orgasm rolls were my favorite. We are couple of others too. The ginger was really really good. I will come back for the sushi but probably will do to go. The vibe was ok. Had a weird smell to the place and was humid.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Iliana Desaki
They got a beautiful entrance with lovely koi fish you can buy pellets inside to feed them. I ordered a lot because I was hungry the seaweed salad was great, so was the takoyaki, the sushi roll was much bigger than I expected. The server was great and really friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele Missner
We like sushi but we thought that Ichaban was not S good as other sushi restaurants we’ve eaten at. Portions were generous, too much for lunch. The sushi was good but not excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
David Kennedy
Ichiban has an excellent selection of sushi and Japanese dishes. We found that there is a happy hour even on the weekend which allows you enjoy appetizers and sushi items even drinks at a discount. We had a great selection of sushi and rolls. So happy to have the restaurant in Austin.
My group and I are regulars at Ichiban, and for good reason. The food is consistently delicious—it always hits the spot! Beyond the great food, the service is a huge standout. The owner is really cool and makes us feel welcome, and the entire staff is incredibly friendly. We've found that the wait times are minimal, and even on the busiest nights when the restaurant is packed, the staff is efficient and gets you seated quickly. This place is a gem, and we highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great meal and an even better dining experience.
My boyfriend and I order sushi from here all the time. Never disappoints.
Food: 5
Sydnee Flores
Been here several time and enjoyed it. Went to lunch today, the service was so good I had to come leave a review! Pei and Hue (not positive on that spelling, sorry if it’s wrong!!) were absolutely fantastic. Hue was on top of it and Pei was so funny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E. Janine
I had the combination fried rice. The chicken was a little dry. The beef was marinated well, and the shrimp was good. They don't offer sweet and sour sauce so I received Sriracha and spicy mayo instead.
The waitress who served us was not on point this evening. She did not provide her name and barely came by to check on us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Samantha L.
I love this place. From the Koi fish who greet you as you walk over the bridge to get inside to the decor inside the restaurant- it’s superb! The inside looks like you’re outside in a way, like in a marketplace. There’s faux roof tops that line the walls around the restaurant. It’s super cool. In the back, they have tables with a sunken floor. You take off your shoes and put them on a shoe rack to enter this area. I think it’s so neat. Anyways, this is the place to go to get really good sushi in Austin. I’m talking really nice, thick cuts of quality fish! I love getting their sushi boats where you let the chef pick your fish. It’s always a hit. The staff here are so nice and do a fantastic job of making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal. Lastly, on my way out, I love buying the fish food for a buck and feeding the Koi fish. They’re so cute!
This is honestly such a hole in the wall restaurant. They have delicious and fresh sushi and some of the best fried rice I’ve ever had. The servers are friendly and the restaurant is gorgeous, it even has some traditional Japanese seating areas. The koi pond is gorgeous and is filled with very friendly fish. They sell koi food for $1 so you can feed the fish! I can’t wait to come back and try this unique restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ichiban has been my go-to austin staple for sushi for over 4 years now. The atmosphere is top- not too loud, even with large groups. The food always tastes fresh and is quick to arrive. Always in our restaurant rotation. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server Nico was amazing, one of the best servers ever. The sashimi was fantastic as well
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was awesome the Sushi was amaaaazing, the Miso was the best Ive had in town. Spent years driving by this gem now wishing I had tried it sooner, if you like some good food and vibes go here! Ichiban roll was A+++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excelent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Right at dinner time, so a little crowded, but we had a table right away.
The Sapporo on draft is excellent. A very polite beer. Paired nicely with dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Overall 3.5. google doesn't let me choose half points. We ate the gyoza and sushi rolls only. Good food. Gyoza was crispy on the outside and the meat was well seasoned on the inside. The playboy and Mexican orgasm rolls were my favorite. We are couple of others too. The ginger was really really good.
I will come back for the sushi but probably will do to go.
The vibe was ok. Had a weird smell to the place and was humid.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
They got a beautiful entrance with lovely koi fish you can buy pellets inside to feed them. I ordered a lot because I was hungry the seaweed salad was great, so was the takoyaki, the sushi roll was much bigger than I expected. The server was great and really friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We like sushi but we thought that Ichaban was not S good as other sushi restaurants we’ve eaten at. Portions were generous, too much for lunch. The sushi was good but not excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ichiban has an excellent selection of sushi and Japanese dishes. We found that there is a happy hour even on the weekend which allows you enjoy appetizers and sushi items even drinks at a discount. We had a great selection of sushi and rolls. So happy to have the restaurant in Austin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My group and I are regulars at Ichiban, and for good reason. The food is consistently delicious—it always hits the spot! Beyond the great food, the service is a huge standout. The owner is really cool and makes us feel welcome, and the entire staff is incredibly friendly. We've found that the wait times are minimal, and even on the busiest nights when the restaurant is packed, the staff is efficient and gets you seated quickly. This place is a gem, and we highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great meal and an even better dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spider Crab Roll, Miso Soup, Tempura Combo Dinner Plate, Takoyaki, Ahi Tower, Sushi Rolls
My boyfriend and I order sushi from here all the time. Never disappoints.
Food: 5
Been here several time and enjoyed it. Went to lunch today, the service was so good I had to come leave a review! Pei and Hue (not positive on that spelling, sorry if it’s wrong!!) were absolutely fantastic. Hue was on top of it and Pei was so funny!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the combination fried rice. The chicken was a little dry. The beef was marinated well, and the shrimp was good. They don't offer sweet and sour sauce so I received Sriracha and spicy mayo instead.
The waitress who served us was not on point this evening. She did not provide her name and barely came by to check on us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
I love this place. From the Koi fish who greet you as you walk over the bridge to get inside to the decor inside the restaurant- it’s superb! The inside looks like you’re outside in a way, like in a marketplace. There’s faux roof tops that line the walls around the restaurant. It’s super cool. In the back, they have tables with a sunken floor. You take off your shoes and put them on a shoe rack to enter this area. I think it’s so neat. Anyways, this is the place to go to get really good sushi in Austin. I’m talking really nice, thick cuts of quality fish! I love getting their sushi boats where you let the chef pick your fish. It’s always a hit. The staff here are so nice and do a fantastic job of making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal. Lastly, on my way out, I love buying the fish food for a buck and feeding the Koi fish. They’re so cute!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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