*UPDATE* After writing the review below and a more trips to…read moreKampachi, we realized we only had these issues when we had one specific waitress. It got to the point that we would call ahead of time and ask if she was working, and if so, we'd go somewhere else. After a few more weeks it seemed like she was no longer employeed there and since then we haven't had any issues with the food or service. Kampachi is definitely are favorite restaurant in the Thibodaux/Houma area. *ORIGINAL* We've been to Kampachi a few times and enjoyed the food although with a simple improvement, the food could be really really good. My problem comes in the service. Once the food is prepared, it sits at the sushi counter until the waitress finally notices it's ready and decides to bring it to the table. There doesn't seem to be anyone expediting or letting the waitstaff know the order is ready. It's not unusual for our crab salad, rolls and fried foods to sit, slowly dying, on the sushi counter for over 10 minutes while our waitress meanders around the restaurant. If the restaurant is busy, I could understand, but at times we were 1 of 3 couples in the entire place and our food just sat there. Getting a timely drink refill is also rare, even when we can see our waitress standing around doing nothing. With a simple improvement in service, they can become the best sushi place in the area.

Thibodaux is a small town. For them to have a place like Kampachi, putting out very fresh quality…read moresushi is impressive. Of course my favorite is salmon, so you'll see more of that in my picture. However, they offer a wide variety of rolls.

The vibe of this restaurant is amazing! Very friendly staff and the service is quick…read more Ordered the edamame, tempura shrimp, teriyaki chicken bento box, and chicken hibachi. Food was so delicious! Highly recommend eating here!

Stopped by for lunch and ordered 4 sushi rolls. My favorite was the filet mignon roll. It just…read moremelts in your mouth!

Worth the drive. Food was on point and the service was excellent…read more Went for my Daughters 13th bday and had a vey pleasant experience. Fed 4 people with apps, soups, salads and specialty rolls. all sub a Benjamin. And we had togo boxes! They give fried wontons and sauce when you sit. Went through them faster than EL Taco shop chips and salsa. They were definitely a huge hit with everyone. We had a Bento Box that was filled with yummy tempura veggies and the specialty rolls were delicious. I had the Cowboy roll and they added masago (sp) and crunchies to it for me. The server overheard us talking about being her birthday and the owner brought out a plate of sweet treats for desert. Definitely worth coming back!

I've tried to give this place the benefit of the doubt multiple times as it's close and affordable…read more- but today's experience was awful. The sushi is 6/10. Not terrible. But not great either. Fish and other raw food is kept at room temperature which isn't always a welcoming notion. This was my fifth visit. Four of five visits had screaming infants and children's YouTube videos blaring in the background. NOT a restaurant for peace and quiet. When ordering a roll, I was offered the choice of soy or seaweed wrap. I opted for soy and my roll arrived a couple minutes later. The sushi itself wasn't bad, but again the bombardment of an infant screaming and YouTube programming really detracted from the experience. I'm uncertain as to why some parents believe their three month old would benefit from a raw fish experience. Unfortunately come time to pay, I noticed a little extra than advertised on my bill - an up charge for soy paper. Now small amounts aren't normally a big concern - provided the customer is notified of an upcharge fee when ordering. Not only was I not told, but it's not mentioned anywhere on the menu. When I inquired about it, my server was kind enough to take it off the bill. However, he then proceeded to argue that "generally people just should know that it costs more" and "nobody really says anything". Look - it's a matter of principle. The cost of doing business is what it is. But TELL people you're going to charge them extra. DON'T sneak it on to the bill and assume everyone knows. That's a shady nickel-and-diming tactic that will eventually get noticed. And don't try to defend it when you're caught red handed.

A little pricy but the food is always cooked to order and delicious. Sometimes depending on the…read moreserver they are a little slow.

Been going here for years, started off great. Quality of the food has gone down drastically…read more Serious lack of flavor. Equipment on the floor near the main entrance. Place needs to hit the reset button and take a little more pride in their service.

The hibachi was FIREEEE. I've never been to live hibachi but for my first experience it was pretty…read moreamazing. Like there was a guy with a guitar belting a song mid-meal, and I swear I was on fire a few times. Our chef had amazing energy and I enjoyed every minute. If only tres were there (no pics tho )

The staff were very hospitable and accommodating. The…read morelettuce wraps with beef had a very good flavor, just a hint of sweetness. I ate this in the restaurant and took the remaining entrees back to the hotel. I purchased the Hot Momma and Koo Koo Roll, they came With spicy mayo and eel sauce, they were very good -and large! Just enough rice, not too much. My only regret is -I'm on restrictions right now and have to avoid uncooked fish. I would have love to try some of the other entrees. With the flavor they presented I'm surprised they are not packed, but I did go in at 3 pm! Definitely will be back-

Atmosphere nice. Food came out hot & fresh. Waitress very polite on point. Crab Ragoons came out…read morehot ... good sauce.

To-go portions are massive, food was fresh and flavorful. I ordered my steak "medium" but it was a…read morebit well...next time I'll order "medium-rare" so that it's not chewy. Other than that it's good and it's near me so it's a quick bite.

Food was very fresh. Staff was very kind and attentive…read more Beer was ice cold and was quick. Even had chopsticks and napkins discreetly on each table. That was a nice touch. Parking was clean and plenty of room. Will be going back. Even the sushi bar made you want to come back and try different stuff.

Said they were open till 9:30 and they were completely closed before 9. Don't have neon signs on…read morethe building saying you're open when you're not.

I've been in a Japanese food rut lately. Zen was a much needed change. The food was flavorful, the…read morestaff quick and friendly and the atmosphere comfortable. Pro tip: get the noodles

The food is great, always fresh and the service is friendly! I've come here alone and with others…read moreand would highly recommend!

I was visiting family here a few weeks ago, so I wanted to go to a place I have visited multiple…read moretimes: Ichiban. My brother tagged along, and upon arriving, it was not very busy for what was a Tuesday night. Our waitress was kind but rushed us just a little bit. I ordered a Hawaiian roll and vegetable fried rice. The Hawaiian role was great, but I wish the pieces were smaller (and maybe they could provide 12 smaller pieces instead of 10 big ones). It's still my favorite roll on the menu regardless, and I order it basically every time I go. The vegetable fried rice, on the other hand, is the best I've ever had! That's literally no exaggeration. Living in Dallas, the only fried rice that comes close is from Hibiki (which is amazing) and even then their fried rice is not quite as good as Ichiban. Who knew small-town fried rice would be hittin? To end off the meal, we had mochi ice cream (which my brother wanted). Although I don't eat that often, I did enjoy it as an infrequent dessert. To go off topic, the food is actually pretty cheap. If I remember correctly, my fried rice was less than $12 which is amazing because the portion size is a meal and was leftovers for me in my case! Overall, this is a place I will definitely return to when I go back to Louisiana! Ichiban has been a favorite of mine (and my mom's) growing up, and I'm so glad to see that their food still has the same delicious taste from 2010 when I lived there. If you are ever in the area, please check it out!

Lovely food nice staff and amazing owner my favorite restaurant of all time. They have area that…read moreare more quiet than others that have their own rooms and the are very nice. I love the look of the restaurant too

This is a new restaurant; I've visited now four times. All of the ramen varieties are delicious,…read morethe sushi tastes homemade and the apps are good too. Definitely worth a stop, it's a nice addition to the variety of restaurants we have in town.