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What User likes about Ichiban:
We had a fantastic dinner at this charming little "bigger on the inside" restaurant in the heart of Mesa. After confirming with the staff that they had safe, gluten-free options, we enjoyed a delicious meal. I ordered the chirachi sashimi special with gluten-free miso soup, while my partner had the chicken donburi which they found to be excellent. We also shared a delicious sushi roll, although I regret to say that I... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Ichiban:
The staff was friendly and accommodating, but lacked knowledge in sushi. This restaurant is a typical spot for frozen fish sushi, but they need to improve in flavor, preparation, plate presentation, and creativity. View all feedback.
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I ordered to go and I was robbed in the rule, but I really tried to get suggestions (it would have paid everything). the servant seemed very out of the loop and...
read moreAfter a meal, if you want to take the leftovers home, the mean-spirited owner actually charges you fifty cents for a bag. Do they expect you to roll up the extr...
read moreOne of my favorite places to dine and take out. The food is good. Very clean and the staff are all great and friendly
Great service and nice variety of Japanese offerings, was impressed by their appetizers menu. Came here for dinner with my boys and we had their tonkatsu dinner...
read moreIchibans is the most unsanitary and disgusting restaurant I have ever been too. I normally and firmly support small buisness. However because my experience here...
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read moreNot sure why the place doesn't have higher ratings. It's really good. It's conveniently located on the mesa on cliff drive. Their sushi is really good. I would...
read moreIt's gone downhill, this once was a GREAT place, not anymore, my beef tasted old, was tough and chewy.
Really great! We ordered takeout via the online portal. Super easy and easy parking for pickup
There are plenty of sushi places in Santa Barbara but this is perhaps the most accessible such place for the Mesa neighborhood. Cozy, pleasing interior and reas...
read moreI've gotten the veggie lunch special here a few times and it satisfies my Japanese/sushi cravings, even if it isn't fancy vegan sushi like you can get from sea...
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read moreGreat place for lunch, and their food isn't too pricy! I took advantage of using their axxess deal for buy one roll, get one free. I was looking to go somewhere...
read moreFirst and last time visiting Ichiban. Sat on patio with my cousin for the lunch special and enjoyed their food. The portions and prices were substantial, howeve...
read moreGreat spot for lunch and dinner, affordable and good sushi and service. Ichiban by far has the best sushi lunch specials! Quick friendly service and can be in a...
read moreFirst time here was so wonderful. Fish could not be fresher and tastier, wonderful fast friendly service : We sat at the bar. Our three year old little girl lov...
read moreExtremely fresh fish, at a reasonable price. For tourists in a touristy city like Santa Barbara, this is us local's hidden gem.
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