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Ichiban

3.3 (260 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Clear Soup (C)
Steven B.

We dined here for our anniversary and were seated right away. The restaurant had a pleasant Asian ambiance with soft background music. Our server warmly greeted everyone at the hibachi table, engaging with all groups in a friendly, lively manner. The chef delivered an entertaining show, complete with classic hibachi flair--catching veggie bites, an onion volcano, the "Choo Choo," and the playful "pee pee man" to douse the flames. My chicken and shrimp hibachi and my wife's steak and shrimp were delicious, though the meal was a bit pricey. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and interactive experience.

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Chloe F.

I hadn't been to Ichiban for years, but I was pretty impressed! Service was good, but VERY slow to get a table even while having a reservation. The hibachi was quick for those who ordered it and the veggie rolls were fresh and tasty!

Lycheetini. (I already ate my lychee)!
Mel C.

The food here was pretty good. We ate at the bar and ordered the filet and shrimp. It had plenty of flavor and was enhanced by the Yum Yum sauce. The side of fried rice was a standard small sized bowl portion and I liked the ginger dressing on the salad before the meal. The lycheetini I drank was sweet and potent and came with a lychee garnish. Franco, our bartender/server, was fun and engaging and working super hard to make all the drink orders for the tables on a busy Saturday night. Tip these servers well. They are hardworking and so nice! The booths with curtains on them looked cute and cozy too.

Chicken Hibachi (C)
Kyna V.

Food is amazing. I sat in the dining room and the food was served quick. The drink was strong and was worth the money. I was able to share it with a friend. Server was friendly and the place is clean and nice!

Soup and ginger salad
Ashleigh F.

We came here and were seated right away. We chose to sit at a booth and not watch our food being cooked in front of us. There were several booths and private areas with curtains located inside of the business. There is also a bar inside. I ordered the hibachi salmon that was served with fried or white rice, vegetables, ginger salad, and soup. Sauces were also served on the side. Everything was really good except the salad. The ginger dressing on the salad was watery and unlike any ginger dressing I've had in the past. The portion size of my meal was large and more meat than you get at other hibachi restaurants. Our server was attentive and nice. I would def come back.

Sangria
Zanita W.

I give them 10/10 due to the food, the customer service and the drinks! Came here to celebrate with my sorority and the dinner was excellent from beginning to the end. We were blessed to have a cook that knew what he was doing because the food was so flavorful and filling. The filet mignon I got was very tender and he was not afraid to add any extra garlic butter. If you ask me, Ichiban is better than Benihana by far and I love this location. Can't wait to go back!

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Ike R.

I used to go to Ichiban quite regularly when I worked over at Saint Joe's. Some of my coworkers really loved the grilled items. I have always been a sushi girl. it's been a while since I've been to Ichiban so I decided to give it a whirl. The Did Cora look pretty much unchanged since the last time I was there. I ordered a carry out for two pieces of salmon nigiri, one piece of scallop and a rainbow roll. The salmon was tender, the scallop was tender and buttery. I was not as happy with the rainbow roll. Some people may like it this way but I like my California rolls and rainbow rolls to have crabs salad in them. I think that the krab stick alone is just too dry. But that's my tastes you might like it other ways. It was a carry out order so I can't comment on the beer selection. But it was a solid meal and I would go back again.

Miso Soup (C)
Kara S.

Ichiban is a good place for both hibachi and sushi. You'll always have plenty of leftovers! Restaurant is set up typical hibachi style, with multiple seats around each grill area. They do the usual hibachi entertainment and staff is always super friendly! This time we ordered take out, and it's never as good as being in person, but all the items we ordered were correct. When you order hibachi, it comes with both miso soup and a salad. Yum yum sauce is always a must!!

Piña colada
Amber G.

I definitely loved this restaurant. We definitely will be going back. The food was phenomenal. I recommend the salmon and vegetables with rice.

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I was extremely impressed from the good service to the food prices are a little high but hey it's great food

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Great service, very family friendly. Good portion. Food is delicious. I recommend making reservations for hibachi.

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Great sushi! Eat here it's fresh !! Truly a great sushi place to eat. We got take out and it was amazing

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Ichiban is always the best choice. No matter you want to dine in or take away, The manager, Mr. Reza makes sure you get the best service.

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Having a great time with my family. The service is excellent and the food is good. I am here with my hubby it is his first time .

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Wow. This place has it all…read more Sister and I went on a Friday night- quick service, quick food, AND the ladies who served us were so sweet, attentive, and absolutely the best. The inside is so cute and the plates are so pretty too! Not only are the physical dishes cool, but the presentation of the sushi was too! I got 2 orders of the simple tuna, and one New York. My sister got an order of the California rolls and 2 shrimp tempura orders. Presentation was fantastic, and the sushi was divine. The salmon was so tender and almost buttery in consistency, and the veggies inside the rolls are so fresh and crisp. I always find sushi so refreshing and it hit the spot. I'd also like to mention how fantastic they are about dietary restrictions. Tons of vegan/vegetarian options PLUS GLUTEN FREE SOY SAUCE, APPS, AND A MENU. For the celiacs out there: I didn't get glutened! They took it seriously and I had no issues! If you're not sure where to go, go to Kanbu. The entire meal was around $65, and we had a lot of sushi plus a massive pot of tea. Sushi can be so expensive and I find this place to have great prices, especially for the size and quality of sushi! If you want to support authentic, local places in Ann Arbor, go to kanbu! My only regret is that I didn't take pictures.

I LOVE it here! They have a little bit of everything. My boyfriend likes poke with a big serving of…read moreraw fish, and he got it. I love a veggie roll, and the sweet potato tempura here is possibly my favorite in Ann Arbor. My sister is obsessed with the sushi burritos from Kanbu. The service is always kind and attentive. The seating is nice and the whole ambiance is cozy. I know I'll keep coming back, whether I'm bringing someone who loves veggies, loves fish, or just loves trying something new!

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I went back to Azalea for a family dinner and didn't realize they had changed their menu since the…read morefirst time I visited. The quality of the food is still amazing and worth a visit, but there were some items I wish stayed on the menu. For example, the spicy salmon crispy rice is no longer available and only available in the tuna form. The portions are also smaller, now coming in three small bites rather than the two big bites from before. The gochujang rigatoni and kimchi paella are also unavailable. Some new dishes I tried and loved were the short rib and the grilled octopus. The octopus was incredibly tender and I couldn't stop eating it! It also comes with delicious potatoes. The short rib was a larger portion and also tasted delicious. The rest of my table ordered the miso cod. The miso cod was delicious, but the portion was quite small and arguably not worth its price compared to the short rib. Cocktails that I recommend are The Gatsby and The Promised Neverland if you like sweeter drinks! For the service, we felt a bit rushed as we were dining. Normally the drinks come out followed by the appetizers, but our appetizers came first and the drinks came with our mains. I think there was a missed opportunity to sip on our drinks and chat with our party as we enjoyed the restaurant's ambience. Otherwise, the food came quickly and was well served.

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Had the Korean ribeye at Pacific Rim, it came with a salad. I was in Ann Arbor with a large group…read moreof friends, we ate outside, the service was fast and the servers were friendly and helpful. The ribeye was cooked perfectly, it was tender and full of flavor. Recommend

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3.8(983 reviews)
4.3 mi•State Street, Downtown Ann Arbor
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Really great service and some delicious ramen! This is definitely more of a quick lunch sort of…read moreplace, but the food was sooooo gooodddd. The pork buns were flavorful, sweet, and a little tangy. The pork belly in the ramen was SO FLAVORFUL, literally the best I've ever had! It was a little tough in some parts, but the flavor was seriously amazing. The portions were HUGE too, you'll definitely have some leftovers afterwards or could at the very least take the broth home and make some ramen yourself. The service was great too. Everyone we interacted with was kind and accommodating. Service seemed a little slow, but the place was completely full, so it was understandable. Everyone still had a smile on their face and made sure we had everything we needed! My only real "complaint" about the ramen was that the egg wasn't soft-boiled. I can definitely see how that would be difficult to keep up with when you're getting so many orders every day, though. Eggs like that are pretty fragile and don't last long when they have a runny yolk, so I understand why they might not be practical for a busy restaurant. The inside was okay, nothing fancy, and honestly a little messy in the back with some extra food/stuff sitting around. However, the bar counter and floor were very clean and were wiped down after each customer, which I appreciated. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the ramen! The pork belly alone was worth it.

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Ichiban - japanese - Updated October 2026

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