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    Ichiban Sushi

    3.7 (387 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    This IS the spot to go to. The unique fusion and combination choices always leaves me wanting more. Try their charashi(not shown)!

    Hot Sake was awesome  Tea was good as well
    Raul M.

    Hot Sake was awesome Nice and Smooth........ Yea was perfect complement to the Sashimi

    Great size rolls
    Jeremy N.

    Food was great. A little spendy but you definitely get what you pay for. One roll filled me up easy. Ambiance was clean but somewhat cafeteria like. Service was fast but not supper friendly. There is room for improvement but overall I was there for the food and it was fresh, tasty and plentiful. Can't complain.

    Melissa C.

    This restaurant fills my sushi void. Since we lost the beloved Ikebana restaurant in Salinas I've been looking for a replacement. This is it. Sure, you have to drive out of your way but it's a great substitute! Food is great. For appetizers you can't go wrong with either the edamame, egg rolls, yakitori, or the gyoza dumplings. Chicken katsu is a great alternative for those who are looking for non-seafood items. Miso soup is good. They have combination meals! Sushi is great. Food is decently priced. Service is mid. It may take a while for the waitress to check on you, and refill your drinks. This is the only reason behind my 4 star review.

    We got the 49ers and Santi rolls and loved them! My daughter's first time trying this spot and it's now one of her favorite sushi restaurants.

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    Gregory C.

    Tucked away in the Prunetree Shopping Center, this sushi spot has that hole in the wall feel. Seating is open and seat yourself. There's a small sushi bar to the right with a larger kitchen behind the bar. The average price of a roll is about $15.99 which is a bit expensive but there are some fun themes such as the 49ers roll or Raiders roll reflecting popular pro sports teams (go Raiders!) We order three rolls, the Spider-Man roll which is crab and the Dragon which is eel. I also got a Hangover roll which had some crispy fried bell peppers and onions on top. It hit the spot especially on a rainy Sunday. Service was a bit off but would not deter me from coming back. Seemed like they were busy with to go orders and eat in traffic. Bring a friend here, most tables are for four people so family friendly and kid friendly.

    Dragon roll, spicy crunch roll, raiders roll

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    The 101 Roll is exceptionally delicious and the sushi chef creates an artful presentation. Love this place. Wish it were closer.

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    Amazing customer service with friendly staff and delicious, fresh food that made the visit special. Very welcoming and low noise level.

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    Food is good, nice service. Good value. Unfortunately has been closed during posted operating hours.

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    I did not expect to find a good sushi spot in prunedale, but this place has fresh sushi.good prices. big rolls.

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    1 year ago

    always happy to order. Definitely the place to go to when you are craving tempura fried rolls

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    Always a great service, of all the sushi place in Salinas they have good servings, and the place is clean.

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