I generally order take out here but they do have a good amount of seating. I like the chicken hibachi meal. I think it was like 12 dollars. Comes with chicken, rice, noodles, veggies, a ginger salad and yum yum sauce. Super quick, friendly crew. My number one spot when craving hibachi without trying to spend 30 dollars. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Chicken Hibachi (half ate ) - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

Notified them that there was a food allergy to onions and then I watched the pick my vegetables out of the the precooked vegetables with onions iff I could give no stars I whould worst service ever will not be going back ever abouslet terrible listening and lack of responsibility for heath and food service read more

This was my first time trying this location. It was unique, to say the least. The hibachi tasted more like teriyaki sauce (sweet); outside of that, the food was bland. I don't understand the concept of having both rice and noodles in the dish, but I guess to each his own. I personally won't be back and if you are looking for hibachi, I would suggest going somewhere else. On the positive side, the staff was friendly and the building was clean. read more

The guy taking my order was extremely rude. He made a point of saying "to go right?" even though I actually wanted to dine in. It felt unwelcoming waiting in the restaurant while my food was being prepared. When I got home and tried it, it wasn't worth the 18 bucks at all. I ordered hibachis noodles shrimp and steak. The shrimp tasted grimy and there wasn't much flavor, it just tasted like sodium. Quickway is much better. read more

We each got chicken hibachi entree because it included vegetables. I think between both plates we had maybe half of a small zucchini, three petals of an onion and three or fours clumps of broccoli. I will say there was plenty of (dried out) chicken on top of rice and noodles. Overall we were both super disappointed in our $25 expense. We are traveling so don't live around here but we would definitely consider somewhere else to eat. I gave 2 stars because the portion was big. read more

I ordered the Hibachi Chicken entree. As shown in the picture the chicken looks like it's straight out of a wet dog food can. This is HIBACHI Chicken and not Teriyaki chicken, therefore the chicken should not be drowned in sauce. The chicken it self is drier than a saltine cracker. I am guessing this is why the chicken was drenched in sauce. The vegetables were overcooked, I couldn't tell the difference between broccoli and zucchini. I am allergic to mushrooms and specifically asked for no mushrooms but yet I still received mushrooms. The best part of the dish was the white rice. 0/10 HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND! read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Hibachi Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

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Flavor is underwhelming, sauces are watery, and do they really think that just iceberg lettuce and watery sauce qualifies as a salad?? Go elsewhere for hibachi, this place ain't it. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - "Salad" - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

Terrible. I knew I was in trouble when the chef started cooking the steak first . Who starts with cooking the steak first and then the vegetables and rice. Food got cold no flavor The chef was a mute terrible Time 300 bucks later And I had to pay 40 bucks for his terrible attitude Which I could have dealt with if the food was good Even the rice was bad Management owes me 40 bucks for that performance. read more

If you live in Chester, are under age 42, and like tasty food, chances are you've been to Hibachi Ichiban. This place doesn't seem to offer any middle ground. You either LOVE IT or HATE IT. So, I guess that means I love it? I've been here twice now. I order what my son picks, the most expensive thing on the menu (Steak & Shrimp). I uploaded two pictures almost 1 year apart. Your experience will depend a lot on how well the cook prepares it. As you can see the bowl I had a few days ago looks a shit ton better than the one from 2017. The food has good flavor which is the most important thing. The salad thing they give you is a joke. The wait is ridiculous. For real, you could hit up TARGET, come back and still wait 20 minutes for your food. All good things come to those who wait. In closing, keep doing you Hibachi Ichiban! Anytime I'm in the Chester area I would be hard pressed to NOT come here. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Steak & Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

This place is absolutely the worst!! Listen...if you go to any Asian restaurant and there are no Asians, that's sign # 1, DO NOT EAT FROM THERE!!! I should've listen to my gut, but my boyfriend wanted to eat there. 1. The food was salty. 2. The chicken was dry. 3. The noodles were spaghetti noodles and the rice was not fried rice. 4. The vegetables were bland. 5. They give you "salad" and it was nothing but chopped ice burg lettuce and the dressing looked like throw up!!! It was the worst, I could've done better at home. We should've went over to Peaking and that's what I suggested! I ate the veggies and most of the chicken. I was still hungry and we went to McDonalds!!! Listening to a man!!!! Women always go with your gut read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Chicken Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

Food was good. It would have been better if the chef would've listened to the cashier. I heard him tell the chef several times "medium rare!" He still over cooked it. But overall it was good. read more

The food is consistently good and hot when received. The portions are just right and appreciated.

I was visiting the beauty supply in the shopping center. When I noticed the busy hibachi restaurant. So I decided why not give it a try and it was smelling great. But smells & others people taste in food can be deceiving. I ordered the trio. Shrimp/Steak/Chicken Got back to my place. Hotel nearby. Went to take the first bite & immediately taste like I just licked the salt off the rim of a cocktail. I truly dislike salt. I hardly use it when I cook my own dishes at home. But trust me everything i cook seasoned to perfection, and since this is not about me. Let's stick to the subject. Lol I went to take another bite & thought maybe I could bear the salt but NOPE. $15.63 wasted. I didn't even take a third bite. & Last but not least. They pile your food in a very small container. I also dislike the presentation TERRIBLE. Here's a pic, let's not forget this the day after. So it's been sitting in the microwave of the hotel overnight and otw to the trash. I gave it 2 Stars for customer service. They employees were nice. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - chicken and broccoli in sauce - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

I can't even .... I don't like leaving bad reviews but this was terrible. I threw my food away. It was extremely salty. No veggies. Just chicken and sauce. Gross read more

Decided to stop in here , had a taste for hibachi. Checked the reviews online and majority of them were all positive. So we said hey let's try it. Entering the guys were very friendly and professional. We ordered shrimp and scallops with fried rice,noodles, and vegetables. Plus a side salad came with it. Reasonable priced and it also cake with the yum yum sauce and extra terrayaki sauce. At first bite it was delicious. We absolutely enjoyed every bit of it. We now have a new hibachi spot. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Shrimp, scallops, noodles, fried rice, onions and zucchini - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

Been coming to this place for 20 years since they were across the street . Go to some high priced place of you want to but I just crave this place. The owner is a super nice guy who remembers you (if you have been coming for awhile. Maybe they pushed it trying to do sushi as well . I'm just saying even as a broke college kid. At John Tyler I would do whatever to make this my lunch spot. I can't comment on anybody else's experience I can just say whoever I turned on to this spot craves it. As well. Do yourself a favor and try the hibachi chicken shrimp and steak for yourself read more

Heed the other reviews. Salad dressing is horrible. I had steak and chicken... greasy and dry (which I'm not even sure how they accomplished). The veggies within the hibachi was the best part. The Yum Yum sauce tasted like it had been left out for days and spoiled. I don't usually leave negative reviews but definitely don't waste your money read more

Really, really terrible hibachi. Portion sizes are great, but the food was so bad this last time that we threw two entire containers of chicken and steak away. The chicken was overcooked and completely dry. The teriyaki sauce is strange. The steak flavorless. The ginger (?) Sauce in the cup is jello consistency and very odd. We will not order from here again. read more

I have been getting takeout from here for years BUT this will stop. The rice on my takeout was cold, the chicken was so dry It made it very hard to chew, and if not for the sauce that was poured all over it, it would've had no taste at all. I guess they are preparing the food in advance, but this has diminished the overall quality of their food. read more

Hits the spot everytime! Every now and then the food is little over done but better than under cooked!

Honestly, not worth the money. I ate it because I was hungry. Taste was okay. Seems like a basic meal. Wouldn't order again.

One word: TRASH What I planned as a quick lunch turned into a long drawn pit nightmare. You walk in and the place is sub par, the staff were more interested in talking to their friends than working. I ordered my food, he took my money THEN tells me it will be about 20 min before the cook shows up so make my food. I asked for my money back and they made a huge issue about not wanting to do it. When I spazzed the story turned into him almost being there. He showed up and I received my bland, chewy hot mess hibachi. The people who operate this establishment have no idea what they are doing. Save yourself the trip. read more

Giving it a 4 for the sushi only. I never really order anything else. For the price... you just can't beat it. I have never gotten a bad sushi meal. Only downfall is they only do it on Friday and Saturdays because the owner is the only one who makes it. My favorite rolls are the ones checked in my photo! Great prices and they've always been fresh. I can't speak for the hibachi much, and the place really isn't very appealing - I usually get my stuff to-go, lol. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Sushi Menu - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

This place was such a disappointment. I was willing to wait 30 minutes for my order and pay $36 for three meals but the food was overall unappealing. The salad was the worst part of iceberg alone with decent dressing. My steak was good but the sauce I got had a hole in the bottom and was leaking which made me wonder if it was safe to eat. The weird rice and noodle mixture seemed cooked ahead. Some weird sauce on the chicken and one beef but not mine, which I was happy about. Some veggies were over cooked and some overcooked. I am stuck eating the chicken today my daughter refused to eat last night because I refuse to waste it after spending that money but I would rather have good fast food over this. Will not be going back! read more

I only can say that I love this place. Consistency is the key and they never let me down. Great place!

The owner is a great guy and an excellent chief. However, the cook has been a Mexican American preparing Hibachi during last few visits and he is in no hurry to do anything, most of all preparing your order. read more

I stand by everything stated in the previous review, but wanted to add more information based on this evening's dinner. The shrimp and chicken were overcooked and tough. There is plenty of food, mind you, but it is rather bland. Make sure you get extra tubs of yum yum sauce and congealed teriyaki sauce. It's not great, but it is economical. read more

FOOD was disgusting! Service was bad they just sat on there phones the whole time! All together not worth the 70 dollars spent for me, my wife and two children. read more

The food and service has gotten really bad over the years. I had to return my food when I was dining in. The only thing that was hot was the steak on my entree. The rice and noodles were cold and the broccoli was mushy as if it had been sitting in liquid. This use to be my go to for hibachi for years, whoever is running the kitchen now is doing a horrible job! Had I took it home to eat it I never would have known it was cold being served. And to make it even worse, they weren't busy while I was there! When I returned the food the two cooks that should have served hot food has an attitude and had some choice words to say in spanish (but I knew exactly what was said). Needless to say I wouldn't recommend unless maybe you are eating there to see what you are actually getting! Also I had to clean my own table to even sit down lol Be sure to take a look at the critical violations also that I just saw! It makes sense now... read more

Disappointed. I ordered fried rice takeout with the impression that I was going to get some good fried rice with onions and egg. What I got was white rice with a dash of soy sauce sprinkled on top. Not authentic at all for a hibachi restaurant. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - "Fried Rice" - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

Good hibachi style food when you need to fix that craving quick! Huge portions and great taste!

Just to clarify some of the other reviews, people are reviewing the wrong restaurant under this listing-it is not the buffet on Centralia Road, it is just a basic eat in/takeout hibachi restaurant on Jeff Davis. Having said that! I think this place is amazing. Does it have a great atmosphere, nice decor or even quick service? No, no and no. But is super cheap, generous portions, and very tasty. I usually stick with either the chicken or chicken and steak hibachi entrees, which come with rice, noodles, zucchini, mushrooms and sometimes a bit of broccoli with whatever protein is ordered. Each entree also comes with a "salad", which is just iceberg lettuce and a ginger dressing. I talked to the owner today and he said they will be moving in 2-3 weeks across Jeff Davis to the Breckenridge shopping center. So if you want a tasty lunch under $10, go visit, but please call your order in ahead as they are quite slow! read more

Bottom tier hibachi, for half the price there are so many better options in the area. Their prices do not match what they charge. I was told the order would be $12 on the phone and the guy tried to charge me $26 when I arrived at the store. Don't waste your time lol read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

Food was awful. The shrimp did not taste fresh, rice was mushy and too much teriyaki sauce was in the dish. Just lettuce for the salad. I would not eat there again or recommend this place to anyone. read more

Very casual, greasy grill + sushi joint. Disposable (take out) serving trays and cutlery. Walk up orders are brought to your table, drinks are self-serve, and you bus your own table. Portions are large, entrees come with a salad (iceberg lettuce with Benihana-style ginger dressing), and both hot food and sushi are prepared to order. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Food is average but fresh. Prices are reasonable, around $10 for a lot of food. Restaurant is clean. Best bets are tempura, gyoza, and standard maki sushi like California rolls and the like. read more

I called to put in a take out order, they answered the phone "Hibachi, hold" and put me on the counter for 5 mins. Fine, whatever. The building is ok, it looks clean. Lots of people working, but only one person taking orders, money, and phone calls. No wonder she is short with people. Food is lacking so badly. Rice is not fried, its steamed (and not all of it is cooked) with a bit of soy sauce in it. Veggies were good, noodles were over cooked and mush. Yum-yum sauce was a good flavor, but there was not enough to bring up the lacking flavor of the rice, a tiny container is all they would give me. I ordered shrimp and scallops. Shrimp was ok, cooked well and had a good sauce. Scallops were so over cooked I ate two and gave the others to my dog. I will not be back, and it makes me sad because it is much closer then the other places I go to get to-go hibachi. read more

Not a fan. Sauce was not to my liking. Scallops were rubbery and my daughters chicken was awful. Won't be eating here again.

I eat here often because my kids love their food. & the prices are very good! I always call ahead of time & tip with every pick up. I was very disappointed in their customer service today!!!! I placed my order at 4:50 pm was told 30 minutes. I paid & asked for my order at 5:24 pm. The young man made me aware that it was going to be another 30 minutes; they didn't even start my order. There was no apology, just a blank stare. Customer service is key. I got my order at 5:45 pm. I always went there because I felt they were family oriented and personable, UNTIL TODAY! read more

Food was horrible. The employees were not friendly at all. The sauces were jelled in the containers. The yum yum was watered down mayo. I gave this one star because I couldn't give it zero. They make you pay before you eat here for a reason. This food is not fit for consumption. read more

Hibachi Ichiban - Chicken hibachi. The chicken is so dry you can't eat it. - Japanese Near Me - Chester, Virginia

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The place and food is mediocre. I specifically requested a custom order of shrimp and scallops yakisoba. When the food came out I asked them again is this shrimp and scallops. They said yes. I go home open the container and it's only shrimp. No scallops. But they charged me extra for it. Secondly, you can get this food at any Chinese restaurant. Chinese restaurant probably has more variety anyway. Third, they didn't properly wash the shrimp. It still had sand in it. I'm literally feeling the sand in my teeth as I'm chewing. Overall, do not recommend. This is low class food. read more