Decent Japanese food. Here are the reasons why I'm giving it 3 stars. For some reason a lot of what we had ordered was super salty. Like jumped into the ocean salty. The miso soup, katsu sauce, and sukiyaki were all too salty. The Oreo tempura sounded interesting so we ordered it. Essentially, it's a deep fried tempura battered Oreo. Which tastes like a warm soggy Oreo with a hard tempura shell. Some of our friends liked it, but others (including me) were not impressed. Also, our appetizer came out last. How does that even happen? It came out a few minutes before the dessert. :( Overall, this place served decent food, but it did not impress. read more

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Came here for the first time ever. My wife has worked in Fullerton for 24 years and we were working in her office today and decided to try Ichiban. They had good reviews and I have always wanted to find good Japanese food in Orange County. That mission is accomplished. The service was outstanding and everyone was so friendly and attentive to our pressence. The taste of every dish was top notch. The miso soup was just the perfect temperature and the flavor was amazing. Often miso soup is weak and watered down, but the miso soup here was on point. My wife and I shared the tako salad and the mirin dressing, cucumbers, octopus and greens was loaded with flavor. We ordered the steak teriyaki combo.with sashimi and the chicken teriyaki combo with sashimi. We are on low carb diet, so we stayed away from.the sushi to avoid the high carb rice. The sashimi was fresh and tasted awesome. The bean sprouts, cucumber salad and green salad all tasted wonderful. The teriyaki was also good, though we both preferred the chicken because it was moist and tender while the steak was cooked to medium well. I guess I should have ordered the steak medium rare and it would have been perfect. My wife and I agreed that we found our go to Japanese restaurant in Orange County and will certainly return. read more

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For a Friday lunch, they weren't as busy as I expected. Great service today. Food was tasty, but the Deep fried meats were too salty for my taste. We're not positive but believe they you MSG. Ask before you order. My Geisha plate was a nice change of pace for teriyaki chicken boxes. I made a mistake with the Isobe Maki Roll. Didn't realize it was deep fried with tempura coating & dipping broth. I think it would taste better raw. read more

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This is our go-to spot for Japanese and Sushi! Nothing beats Ichiban! We had not been in due to the pandemic but came back Tuesday night. It was just as fabulous as ever! We were so thankful that they survived this past year. We have been going here for years and we definitely highly recommend Ichiban! read more

Great service from servers. Absolutely love the Alaskan roll, first time I've had kelp paper. read more

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Best fresh sushi and rolls in Brea! They don't taste like cheap quality sushi rolls which I loved about. And I didn't get food poisoning which I got it at the other cheap quality restaurant! For sure definitely going back! read more

The atmosphere here is the best!!! We came because we were at the mall across the street at the Brea mall so as we were leaving we saw the outside that said sushi and it caught our attention. We went in to see if we would eat here but right away they sat us and we couldn't resist. At first we sat at a table but since we only wanted sushi we went to the bar were the chefs make the sushi in front of you. Sitting at the bar made you forget that we were at a restaurant. The chefs and the waiters were very attentive!! We will definitely come back. The sushi is worth coming back for and the customer service we started off with the California rolls , the boss rolls are good if you like shrimp, the snake rolls were the best out of all!!!!! read more

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I ordered two salmon platters with vegetable tempura but, unfortunately, they accidentally put teriyaki on one of the salmons and two pieces of shrimp in one of the platters. I clearly said that I didn't want teriyaki and only vegetable tempura for both platters I ordered by phone. I called to tell them but nobody answered. Probably too late. I'm still hungry because I can't eat the fish with teriyaki, and I'm allergic to shellfish. I hate to waste food but what do I do with it‍? Other than this, customer service is great and the owners are generous and very kind. read more

Recent Yelp reviews led to curiosity and ultimately of our first time here. After taking the lead from our very energetic and attentive Chef Taka, we started off with Jumbo Jack (w/soy paper) a Crazy Roll (so good that we ended up ordering a second one), 6 pcs of Yellowtail Belly, Salmon Belly and Firecrackers (with spicy crab vs Spicy tuna). The sushi was very fresh. The prices are in line with most sushi restaurants. The drink selection on par. Super friendly service that started with from greeting by who appeared to be the boss and ran thru all other employees. Clean premises, plenty of seating and ample parking nearby. Our visit was positive and am looking forward to coming back. I'd sit at the bar because you'll be treated with respect and attention. We really liked the whole experience. Even had a chance to talk some Golf with Taka. Thanks to all the Staff! read more

I found a new favorite Japanese restaurant! We got a sashimi appetizer, and the quality of the fish was supreme. It was delicious, and super flavorful. We also got two orders of sushi: the crunch roll, and the volcano roll. Both were delicious, and the attention to detail was amazing. The rice was super high quality and nicely seasoned to complement the fish. This is a detail that is missing at so many Japanese restaurants nowadays. For our dinner, we got the Ichiban boat for both of us. It had yummy chicken and beef teriyaki, delicately battered tempura, and crunchy chicken karaage. We had so much food, and we were super full after! Absolutely worth it! At so many restaurants, the owner is behind the scenes and never works in the front of house, but not here! Masako and Tom are wonderful, and they personally greeted us, checked up on us, and made us feel welcome. We will be returning soon!! Visit yourself for an excellent Japanese restaurant that is worth many visits afterward! read more

Great place with a great atmosphere..quick and kind service..great food Our usual place was filled to capacity and the parking lot was filled...I have passed by this place numerous times and decided to give this place a chance. Parking was easy to get and is right after the IHOP on imperial. We were immediately seated with a view from the window.. It is not very loud and can talk and understand what the other is saying. Also not too dark where you can see what you are eating. Great place read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

To be honest, I thought this place was like Hibachi Grill in Anaheim Hills - as in the place with the onion volcano and the really skilled chefs. Boy, was I mistaken, but pleasantly surprised. The albacore, salmon, yellow tail, and tuna we ordered tasted fresh and kept our dinner really light. Well, until we ordered a Baked scallop roll and a crunchy roll, which were delicious and really hit the spot. Staff was (overly) attentive and pleasant - I think we spoke to every member of the wait staff and they asked if we were doing alright. Not a complaint, just an observation. It's in a bit of a dark strip mall next to the big Brea mall and BJ's restaurant - it's in the back corner. read more

Post Black Friday Night Dinner. Arrived at restaurant around 530. Restaurant opened at 5 for dinner and it was not crowded at all. By 6 PM, restaurant was about 50% capacity. Ordered the Ichiban boat for two. And it came with the beef teriyaki, chicken Teriyaki, shrimp and veggie tempura, karaage chicken, and 8 pieces assorted sashimi. Sashimi - 4 tuna, 2 yellow tail, and two octopus. Quality was average - meh... Chicken teriyaki - not my fav. Almost seemed raw. It was rubbery and bland if not for the sauce. Beef teriyaki - done well and was tender and flavorful. But it's hard to mess up beef teriyaki. Chicken Karaage - spot on Asian fried chicken. Take that colonel. Miso and salad was average fare. Overall, Ichiban was average but satisfying. Service was good and attentive. The atmosphere was a bit dated and dark. I will probably return to try other items. read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Ichiban Boat for two!!! - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

I gave them one star, because I couldn't give them anything less. First off, service was horrible. No drink refills during the meal, no one came by to check if we wanted anything more. Nada. Then the food came out in random orders, not all on the same plate. I ordered two four-piece rolls and so did my friend. Well, some of my rolls came out with hers, then the rest came out on their own plate. And it wasn't all that great. I've had much much better california rolls and sushi for much less. I don't think I'll go back to this place ever again. Not to mention, I think it gave me horrible stomach cramps. Not something you want to feel after eating sushi. (or anything for that matter) read more

when i first walked in i knew it was authentic. the food, service, and atmosphere was AMAZING! Other than them not selling coke a cola it was one of the best shush i restaurants I've eaten at. read more

If you like Americanized Japanese food, you've come to the right place. The chicken teriyaki and beef teriyaki stand out as they are perfectly cooked. The sushi has a lot of rice and the rice is gooey and sticky. The fish isn't very flavorful at all. The tempura batter is thick. The food is about 3 stars but I bump the overall rating to 2 due to the wait service. The hostess was nice. But the waitress wasn't very attentive. Unless you're a regular, it felt like they didn't care much about you. This place has been open for 30 years and they can regulars. Plus the restaurant.com gift card makes you spend at least $25 of your own money. Ugh. read more

Mrs. Masako contacted me and apologized for the error. Here is the Chicken Katsu curry, it looks good and taste great! I'm so happy that I went back. Thank you Mrs. Masako for being so generous and kind. read more

We fall in love with this restaurant since five years ago, never feel disappointed on any dishes. My husband loves their pokey bowl, And trust me their pokey bowl is the best. We are here for dinner tonight again, they have A Sunday night special, Japanese fried chicken +3 Kirin beer, only $8.99. What a deal!!! Don't even mention how delicious the food is here. We love this place and will recomment to anybody. By the way, we got lucky to have the most good looking waiter, John served us, he is very nice, very polite, with good sense of humor, we love him! Must come back to see him again! read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Pokie bowl, the Best!!! - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

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Found this shop since I was craving tonkatsu on a Tuesday night. This is a mom and pop shop tucked away in a plaza across the street from Brea Mall. Overheard them telling another customer that they've been open for 30 years! Price - 4/5. very reasonably priced items! Best deals are the dinner combinations in my opinion. They range anywhere from 12.25 to 19.25, but many of the options linger around the mid 13's range. Location/Parking - 5/5. located in a small plaza with plenty of parking! Atmosphere - 4/5. friendly, cozy, polite, comfortable Food - 3.5/5 I'd say the food was more 3.5, but I rounded up the overall score since they had friendly service. We were given a free bowl of edamame when we sat down. We decided on combination dinners, but sadly they were out of tonkatsu! I'll have to come back to try it another day. Luckily we were able to substitute it for chicken Katsu, which is usually served with their curry dish. Chicken Katsu: peppery and juicy! I love pepper, so I was a fan. Slightly too salty, but that's just my personal taste preference talking here. Chicken karaage: favorite part of the combination! Tender and juicy, plus fried just the way I like it. Sashimi: this was part of husband's combo. He liked the salmon, but thought the tuna tasted okay. Service - 5/5. amazing! Everyone was friendly and would politely come check up on us to see if we needed anything throughout the course of our meal and would ask how everything was. read more

First time here! We are now loyal customers! This is some of the best sushi and Japanese food I've had in a long time. This family owned restaurant is very clean, and the food is excellent! It's a hidden gem! You'll find it back in the corner of the center behind IHOP. I cannot say enough good things. I enjoyed every item we tasted. The service was excellent as well, just to top off a great experience! read more

Service is ok and that's why I gave 3 star Food is not too fresh especially sushi Taste frozen too much And curry udon that I ordered has not enough curry inside Really not like a Japanese res read more

Ichiban restaurant has been providing our family with amazing food and service for over 30 years! We love the atmosphere, the warm greeting, and the incredible attentiveness of the staff from the moment we arrive, right up to the moment we leave. Owners Tom and Masako are right there alongside staff to assist in every way, from leading you to your table, to taking your order, to refilling drinks, to sending you off with a sincere, "thank you". Not once have we had a negative experience. And we shall be returning! read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Family Boat-soup, salad, rice, 4 pc. Calif. roll, tempura shrimp and veggies, teriyaki chicken and beef, and chicken karrage. - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

Great place to come eat. Everyone was so friendly and either the manager or owner was very interactive and super nice. Our waiter was Kenny and he was super attentive and very helpful with helping us decide what to get. They even give you complementary edamame as soon as you sit down. I'll definitely be making this my go to sushi place. read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Yumm - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

wonderful! Friendly atmosphere, treated like family. Great food, tempura scallops were my favorite, teriyaki steak, delicious, tempura Oreos are soooo melty and gooey Inside and crisp on the outside. I can't say enough. A great experience read more

Love The Japanese food here it is delicious! If you were looking for a Japanese restaurant to eat in the city of Brea this is the place read more

Second time coming to this place and second time leaving extremely satisfied!! The people who work there create a unique guest experience, and the food tastes authentic and homemade with unbeatable prices!(ps I'm half Japanese .) Tom who I believe is the owner goes above and beyond to make sure you have a good time there. Definite recommend and I see why they have been in business for over 20 years. Will be back soon! read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

What can I say but totally awesome and very satified!!!!! This establishment is very authentic Japanese quality food. We were greeted at the door right away and seated quickly. The service by our waitrees and the older gentleman that came to check on us more than just once was very nice. Come to find out this place has been in the same location and under the same owners for a very, very long time. The food was incredible and my entire family was study and very content. We all ( me,wife,3 kids) agreed that this was our new place to enjoy Japanese style cuisine. I have since mentioned this to some work colleagues and they also visited with their families and have been very satisfied with your food and service. The boats are great and the Japanese style fried chicken and Salmon are great!!!! read more

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First time in here, it's nice and friendly restaurant, food is good , that is why it can stand for 30 yrs. we have the dinner set , mtn Fuji roll, spider roll and couple nigiri . Their tempura and japenese fried chicken are excellent, steak is lit dry but still nice . Mtn Fuji and spider roll are good and not heavy sauce as others, nigiri are very standard , . Only lit issue is that we found lit white hair on our last dish sweet shrimp nigiri, otherwise it will be a perfect meal. read more

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Family owned for over 30 years, amazing food, incredible service. What else do you need to know? We got the snake roll, Alaskan, volcano, Fiji, spicy tuna, and a few others. They were all amazing. Favorite was the snake. Sake was also great as was the hot tea. Oh, and they spoiled my wife for her birthday. read more

This is definitely the best sushi In Brea! The customer service is truly exceptional. The Baked Volcano rolls are ridiculous! I couldn't be happier I found this spot. I will definitely be here a couple times a month. The food like I said is amazing but the way the staff makes you feel at home is what sets them apart. Great customer service from the phone call booking the reservation to being seated and served. Thank you so much!! I do have to say, reading some of these other reviews makes me really question yelp and the unfair process. I don't think those reviews are possible with the way we were treated. I run a business myself and I am very picky. This restaurant is ran nearly flawless. I am a little jealous my staff isn't up to this level. Thank you again and I will definitely see you soon!!! read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

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I'm addicted to a dish they have, it's called: Latina Sashimi, I get it mixed with tuna, salmon and yellowtail. It's extremely high on flavor, I always order 2, just for me and no sharing lol I can eat 3 of them and not get tired, but I usually just get 2 to try other items. Also try their spicy tuna rolls and their poke bowl salad ( make sure you get the salad one). They been in business for a long time, and it's for a good reason. They have dishes you won't see at any other sushi place and their staff are extremely friendly/ I always feel welcomed when I'm there. read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - It's called: Latino Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

Great food and service. The owners are the nicest people. We travel from Chino Hills to come here.

The food was below par, the rainbow roll was the only appetizing thing. Besides that I'd just go on to the next sushi place you see on yelp. This place is definitely not worth your money read more

Always excellent and fresh dinning here. The business is back from the covid19 stuff. I am very pleased.

Food here is below average. I'd be OK with it if the service wasn't equally bad. Really disrespectful staff that had zero service skills.

My pork katsu was burnt and I ordered this for pickup. All my sushi rolls were put in one tray instead of each individually. read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Pork katsu - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California

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Honestly if I could give this place a 10 out of 5 I would, absolutely amazing food and service. I got free mochi afterwards and she remembered my favorite flavor. The chef, waiters, and owner always made sure we were taken care of and provided help about the menu and offered recommendations when I wasn't sure what I wanted or what things were. read more

I have to start by writing that my husband IS NOT a sushi eater. He came here as a favor to me. This is a local hole-in-the-wall restaurant that has been in the same location for 30 years. Service here is excellent: you are welcomed as an old and much missed friend then escorted to your table. The menu is extensive and filled with traditional Japanese/sushi restaurant dishes which can be somewhat off putting but don't let it stop you The food is of surprising freshness and the presentations often surprise you into a delighted laugh ya read more

32 years of history and counting! This restaurant has celebrity photos on the wall and is run by Japanese owners who give you that sense of Japanese hospitality and warmth. Our waiter was cute and he was so well-groomed and polite. Promise you I'm not creepy because I ate there with my family. Food was tasty! read more

Delicious meal with ample portion sizes. We haven't had a roll we didn't like. The restaurant is clean and intimate and the wait staff is efficient and friendly. Skip the sushi at the mall and head over here! read more

Ichiban Japanese & Sushi Restaurant - Caterpillar roll! - Japanese Near Me - Brea, California