A great example of a restaurant buried in a shopping mall, but the food is fantastic and surprisingly good. We had an eclectic assortment of sushi, miso, tempura etc. the waitstaff was spot on. We had just driven up from Phoenix and hungry/thirsty. I had 3 huge glasses of wonderful ice water (with ice!). The premises were immaculate and well organized. So, mark down a great dining spot in the tiny town of Tehachapi, Ca. We will return! And have. read more

went to visit my brother this weekend and he took us here for dinner one night, to be honest I wasn't expecting much...it is Tehatchapi after all...BUT it was pretty amazing. The chefs are really outgoing and friendly(ours made us these little deep fried tuna balls that were sooo good!!!) there were a lot of rolls and sushi to choose from(which also surprised me) Not all the rolls were Cali rolls and just crap piled on top! If the tuna balls had been on the menu those definitely would be the best dish of the night. The eel sushi fell apart easily, which is the ONLY complaint i have.For the size of the rolls i'd say the price is good(around $10-$13) The 911 roll, Jessica, Dragon I really don't even remember what else we ordered because by then i was in a food coma...a wonderfully awesome food coma. read more

Ichiban Sushi - 911 roll, reminded me of a dinosaur :) - Japanese Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Always Delicious. Staff are so friendly & efficient. Love Ichiban read more

Ichiban Sushi - As Always, Delicious dinner & Excellent Service - Japanese Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Traveling through Tehachapi on our way back home. Ordered rainbow roll without sauce, half dragon roll, assorted combo sushi, and nigiri. Was so delicious! The fish changes depending what's in stock. The best part was our waiter Trent! He was so efficient and service was great. Ask for Trent!!! read more

Very good food. Great service. The beef noodles plate my son got looked and tasted delish. The rice was very good also. Would definitely come back and recommend. read more

Ichiban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Use to eat her a lot. I have to say the last two times (about 6 months apart ) the food has been substandard. The fish tasted, well fishy in the sushi I ordered. Although I do have to give them kudos on the sushi tacos. The rest of the dishes I have ordered have not been the same quality I was use to. read more

I have eaten at this establishment several times and enjoy the sushi. For Tehachapi I feel its the best sushi place in town, I recommend the Jessica roll and the Godzilla roll. The Godzilla roll is not displayed on the menu but its an ongoing special that they have. read more

Ichiban Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Tehachapi, California

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Went here with a friend of mine a couple of times, pretty darn good sushi. The staff were very friendly, but a little scarce, had to chase down our waitress for refills. I had a sushi roll (can't remember the name) it was pretty good; fresh and flavorful. My friend had the beef teriyaki, and she says the meat was tender and had that good ol' teriyaki kick. Both times we've been here have been without incident and we enjoyed our meals, its a little hole-in-the-wall sushi place that I recommend to anyone who is picky about their fish. read more

Well, the chairs have all been replaced! The service was also better the last two times I've gone. A solid choice for sushi at a better price point than Kasagiri. read more

This has rapidly become our favorite sushi spot. We have not experienced an issues with food quality or service. Don't love something about a particular roll? Let them know. Unlike other places I've been who act like you're destroying a secret Japanese family recipe, they just handle it. Prices are comparable to other sushi joints. The hot menu could really use some work - minus the fried rice which is stellar. Now with that said, the only negative is the restaurant itself. Put some money into the establishment. Restroom doors that don't lock or even close without help, a restroom in need of all basic repairs is not really acceptable. The booths aren't too bad, but don't look much further. All the chairs are old and broken down, the floors are rough. Just put some of my relatively large checks (which are nothing compared to tables being plied with alcohol) back into your restaurant. However, none of that stops us from being frequent customers. We come for the amazing rolls not the decor. read more

Perfect service and great food couldn't be happier to have come here last weekend even though we ordered way to much sushi but we still enjoyed it later! read more

Ichiban Sushi - There was way more lol - Japanese Near Me - Tehachapi, California

I have to say I am not impressed. I came for lunch on a weekday at about noon. The restaurant is clean and the service was fine. The presentation of the food was nice. I got what would typically be a bento box lunch. They serve theirs on a huge oversized plate well decorated. The food itself was meh. The teriyaki chicken sauce was good but the chicken was overcooked and dry. I needed water to wash it down. The rice on the spicy salmon roll was hard, like it had been sitting in the fridge for a while, and now that I think about it, it wouldn't surprise me if the chicken was already cooked and reheated. Thats how bad it was. The vegetable tempura was fine, however. Overall not good food at an expensive price. The total for that was $14.55. I definitely had better for less $. I will not be going back. I should have just gone to Del Taco. Their chicken is better.. read more

Ok, not very good. Sushi was not the best, not even very good. We had a mix of fish. Salmon was good, but other options where clearly previously frozen, so you end up with a watery taste to the fish. The rice was chewy, most likely a left over from the prior day. Service was good, very friendly. Just, the food was mediocre, while priced at close to what I would pay for really decent sushi in Pasadena or LA. So, not really worth a second visit. read more

Really good sushi. Just wish it was closer to us. We've been there a couple times and are definitely going back

We had a difficult time finding an open restaurant in town and thankfully it led us to Ichiban! Prompt service and the spicy sushi was really tasty and fresh! Will definitely come back read more

I have eaten sushi here a few times and it is the best all around sushi restaurant in Tehachapi. Their prices are good and not over priced. Their food is great and they have real Japanese people working there. read more

Fantastic! Not just for a Tehachapi Restaurant do I say that but I feel like Ichiban is comparable to other larger city Sushi establishments! read more

Ichiban Sushi - Godzilla Roll! Soo good! - Japanese Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Was not happy with this place! Ordered the fillet and shrimp and was what fish I wanted? The salad came with a blob of something on it couldn't be salad dressing. The vegetables were sautéed in soy sauce? The meat was not a fillet! A fillet is not round! I am in tehachapi twice a month and look for different places to eat . This one will not get a return visit. Not your traditional Japanese restaurant. read more

My husband and I have gone here often and the service is great every time. Like other yelpers have mentioned, the Jessica Roll is probably the best thing on the menu. It's reasonably priced and is by far one of the best sushi rolls I've ever had. It's a must every time we go there. We've had almost all the rolls there and they are all delicious (spicy tuna tempura is really good). The restaurant is clean and very well decorated. The sushi chefs prepare the sushi right at the bar and the staff is very friendly. Every time we go in, they greet us and spend some time talking to my daughter (she's 17 months). And, one of my favorite things about this specific restaurant is how family friendly they are. My daughter tends to make a mess every time we go (she's a baby with rice, it's expected) and whenever my husband or I try to clean it up off the floor, one of the waitresses comes over and tells us no that she will take care of it. Always a smile on their faces and laughter ringing through the building. The only thing about Ichiban Sushi that we aren't fans of is their overly priced teriyaki chicken. My grandma paid something like $14 for a scoop of chicken, scoop of rice and four very tiny pieces of spicy tuna sushi. It was good, but not enough food for the price. Stick to the sushi and you won't be disappointed. read more

I ate here while on a business trip. The food was fairly good for sushi and the prices average. I ordered the Jessica Roll and a Spicy Tuna Hand Roll. I asked the chef if he could use regular tuna as opposed to spicy and he obliged. My issue with this place was when I went to order an additional roll - this time from the waitress - she informed me that there would be a $2 upcharge for this. I was like "are you kidding me?". I have eaten in a ton of sushi places and have never been charged for not wanting my tuna spicy. I realize that $2 is not a lot of money - however it was a third of the price of the roll added. Ridiculous! When I complained - she didn't want to discuss it. Her loss - she got her $4 but lost the $12-$15 tip I would have left! And she got a very unhappy customer - one that will not go back and one that every time I am in the area will be sure to mention the lack of good customer service I received as Im having a beer with the locals. read more

I love this place. Great food and great service. The 911 roll is some of the best sushi I've had. I'm only giving four stars due to the lack of an "all you can eat" option. read more

If I could give this place no stars I would. We got there and ordered drinks, 2 cokes and a sprit. When we tried them the were completely flat. We told the waitress and she replaced my drink with a flavored tea and my husband with a sprite. When he tasted his sprite it was carbonated water. So we tried my sons sprite that he had ordered and it too was carbonated water. So the waitress gave my son and husband flavored teas. We were finally satisfied with drinks at that point. The food was very bland and not very good. Tempura was whatever and the dipping sauce was cold and too salty. The rolls were the best thing on the menu but nothing great. The teriyaki chicken was overly salty. Not sweet what so ever. We asked for refills and when we got our teas back they tasted like regular unsweetened tea. So they messed up the drinks again. We got our bill and the total was $67 and my husband paid the bill without really looking over the itemized bill. So I asked to see the itemized bill and the only thing they showed were the 2 rolls. When I questioned the waitress she would look it over and she came back with a bill for $55. She said that they charged us for all the drinks we had sent back and that it was a miscommunication. Anyways, I won't be going back and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Staff is always friendly and attentive. Food is always great and the prices are good for the selection. The Mango Tuna roll is one of the best things on the menu. Highly recommend. read more

Friendliest staff we've ever met at a restaurant! WOW! So kind and respectful! They went above and beyond (Friday night crew today on March 12) Delicious food. Will come again, thank you!! read more

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Tehachapi. Trust me I live in Tehachapi and there are not a whole lot of good restaurants. This place is very calming and the servers are traditional and very respectful. There is a good variety of sushi rolls that are made fresh. read more

Hi folks, Our other sushi place was closed on Sunday. We have found our new sushi restaurant in Tehachipi Very clean ,nice people ,and the sushi was Las Vegas style ,GREAT We found our once a month sushi place Thank you Ichiban read more

This is our second favorite Sushi restaurant. Love to folks there and food is always good. Good size sushi as well as sashimi pieces. Always get the all tuna sashimi. Hawaii roll is great. We have never been disappointed. I like the lemon zest dressing for the salad. Very tasty, and good for a summer type salad. Also like the girls working, they always remember how i like my sauces and always have them ready when my sushi comes out. Great food and even greater service. Out of the 3 sushi Restaurants in Tehachapi, this one gets my money every time. read more

The food was delicious, but the service was terrible! It took our waitress way too long to check on us, and we were one of only 3 groups there. By the time we left, we were the only ones there. She spent half the time on her cell phone or looking out the window. I would definitely eat here again, but I hope the service is better next time. read more

This is my second night here in Tehachapi, came to visit my BF for the weekend cause he's temporarily working out here. So for dinner i was craving sushi big time! & was hoping there was a sushi restaurant even around in Tehachapi where there's really nothing going on here. Did a search on Yelp & saw they had good reviews, so i came here to try it & wasn't sure what to expect. Wow! this place surprised me! Yeah!!! Seriously, I've been to a lot of sushi restaurants & let me tell you this is one of the best places i have ever been to, no kidding. The fish is fresh! everything we ordered was so good;) & the service was great! & clean too. So if you ever visit Tehachapi, you have to try this place! LOVE IT! read more

This is a great alternative if you are not in the mood to drive all the way to Big Tuna in Lancaster or Palmdale. My boyfriend will swear that the Jessica Roll is the best thing from here and from what I can tell, not many people would beg to differ. We always see a bunch of them being made when we are there. We would go here more often if they had the all-you-can eat, but alas that hasn't arrived...yet? read more

Well I have been eating Sushi for about forty years. Started in Japan when I was in the Navy. I have lived both in Santa Barbara, and Hollywood so I have had some incredible Sushi experiences in both those places which have a multitude of Sushi bars to choose from. So now I live in Tehachapi. up till recently there was only one choice....OK but nothing to write home about. Then comes Ichiban. No it's not world class Sushi. but it IS damn good and reasonably priced! I recomend it! read more

Delicious food. My second choice in town, kasagiris being my first. There food is always fresh and delicious. Service is good. Good comes out quick read more

This has got to be my favorite restaurant in tehachapi. They have amazing iced green tea. I must agree with Amy, the Jessica roll is amazing. I tried the lobster roll today as well, and it was great. I haven't had one thing that's been a disappointment here. The service is great too. The waitresses are very friendly, and always are on top of their game. read more

Love it! The sushi is excellent and very reasonably priced....and despite being so inland everything I've had tasted very fresh :)

Went here for lunch it was reasonably priced. I had the lobster roll it could have been a little lite on the mayo. The assorted tempura was excellent hot crunchy and a lot for the price. My friend had the ninja roll says it's really spicy on the menu but it isn't don't be afraid to try it out! Would recommend the ninja to anyone! read more

I really love to go here! I order a different roll every time with a side of fried rice and I've never had anything bad here! The service is great and I would highly recommend going here if you want some fantastic sushi! read more

Never got a chance to eat there, why? I called to see if there was any traditional cooked dishes because a member of my party does not eat seafood. It was a simple question but I was passed to three different people seeking an informal answer that no one wanted to respond to. Bottom line is I got fed-up repeating myself as if I was talking with a 2 year old so they lost my business without us setting foot in their restaurant. Too bad for them that they refused to respond to a simple inquiry. read more

I've been here several times with my boyfriend, who is a sushi fanatic, and as much as he loves the place, there is not much for the vegetarian/vegan variety. When I go there to get their vegetable rolls it's a hit or miss. A lot of time there is WAY too much rice in the rolls and what I consider a staple for this type of rolls, rarely has enough avocado. So, I think it's great for the meat eaters, but others, it's a hit or miss. read more

Passing thorough Tehachapi on our way to Woodward west. Stopped in for some sushi and was a lil worried that it was not a busy place. 7pm on a Friday night, and pretty stoked on the food quality. The spicy baked lobster was killer. Tepan style Steak & chicken with veggies was flavorful with good texture. Service was attentive and super friendly. Space is open and clean. We will definitely return when we are going back to www camp. read more

Sushi in a small town? Yes and it was great. I had one of the special rolls and it had a great ginger soy sauce. I got my food to go and the sauce, wasabi and ginger were wrapped individually. I went during lunch and it was busy. read more