Ichiban

We went here for my birthday with a somewhat large group. The staff and our server were lovely and very attentive. We sat in one of the in ground tables which was really unique. Although the sushi wasn’t my favorite, the service, atmosphere, and other dishes we order was all fantastic. I would definitely go with a large group again, but probably not again for a normal sushi dinner.

Great service and good quality sushi place. We went there for a family member’s birthday and weren’t disappointed. This place has been around for a while (20+ years) and I was introduced to sushi by my Korean colleague. Food quality has always been good and probably why they are still around. Recommend

Ichiban is among the best Japanese restaurants in Austin. It offers an authentic experience and a wide selection of delicious Japanese dishes and rolls. I highly recommend trying the chef's special Ahi Tower, as it stands out with its rich flavor, surpassing most rolls. Another must-have is the Eagle Five Roll, packed with fresh and delicious fish. Additionally, the deep-fried Volcano roll, with its perfect taste and crunchy cream cheese, pairs wonderfully with smoked salmon. Don't miss the chance to visit and savor these delightful offerings at Ichiban.

This restaurant has an ok sushi grade. We had the Spider Roll, the Grilled Baby Octopus, and the Ahi Tower and Hot Sake. We sat in the traditional Japnese tables in the back. One thing to mention is this place is busy so once you get your main course, you will not get service, apparently, even after asking the server to come back because we just order appetizers and 2 rolls. It was also hard to get the check as they were too busy trying to sit new customers and ignoring people who were still eating. Other than that, the food was pretty good.

We came here for our friend's birthday and it was delicious! The ambiance was very interesting, we sat at the large booths where you sit underneath the table (if that makes any sense). It was very different than any other restaurants, but we quite enjoyed it! They have a large menu of sushi, and it all tasted fantastic. It took a little while to place our orders and get the food -probably because they were busy, but it was worth the wait. We'll be back soon!!

Fantastic experience all around! They were able to book us for a booth last minute (booths are shoes off, legs in hole under table with no back support), but they also have regular tables and chairs if you prefer. Service was awesome, orders came out quickly. Wait staff was knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend the fresh wasabi. They do not sacrifice quality, and still have decent portion sizes. Great drink selection available. Place was very clean and well decorated. And you can purchase fish food to feed the koi out front.

I have been to many sushi places around Austin, but this one was truly amazing! This place is perfect for a romantic dinner or to gather with your friends for a fun dinner. The quality of the food was awesome, the service was great too, very polite and stopped by our table multiple times to see if we needed anything else.

I haven’t been out to eat anywhere since the pandemic with the exception of Ichiban because they have the best sushi in Austin, in my opinion and I can’t stay away! The food is delicious and it has an authentic atmosphere all while being reasonably priced! They have a happy hour til 6 on weekdays. Also, They’re practicing social distancing measures with seating and keeping track of anyone who dines in. Definitely try them out!