Familiar Japanese & Korean kitchen entrees plus sushi served in casual confines.
Hannah Lee
Ambiance:
The service is not great. The staff isn’t very attentive unless you’re part of a large party. However, the restaurant itself is nice inside and pretty spacious, which makes it feel comfortable. Very good food presentation though!
Tempura Udon:
I liked that the tempura came on the side so it didn’t get soggy in the broth. However, only the shrimp tempura was good, the other two pieces weren’t very crisp. The udon itself was okay and the broth was decent.
Salmon Avocado Roll:
This roll wasn’t my favorite because the rice had a slight off flavor to it. It was actually kinda overpowering that I couldn’t taste much of the inside flavor.
Fatty Salmon Nigiri:
This was pretty good. The salmon tasted fresh and buttery, with a pretty good texture.
… moreKK S
We forgot how much we loved the charm, food, authenticity, and class of this iconic Austin restaurant. We sat at the sushi bar and had the sushi chef pick a shashimi tray and roll to present us with. We loved what he surprised us with. Our server David was top notch too! We went during happy hour just after 4 and it was a quaint afternoon date. The koi fish pond was swooning with fish and a lovely addition to this eastside gem. The calamari was splendid, and it was cut in strips, more similar in size to how they serve it in Australia. We highly recommend it!
… morekamila ventura
This is honestly such a hole in the wall restaurant. They have delicious and fresh sushi and some of the best fried rice I’ve ever had. The servers are friendly and the restaurant is gorgeous, it even has some traditional Japanese seating areas. The koi pond is gorgeous and is filled with very friendly fish. They sell koi food for $1 so you can feed the fish! I can’t wait to come back and try this unique restaurant.
… moreCorwin Scherer
Great sushi bar experience, we had a the chef serving us at the bar, he was funny, and gave us complimentary mini salad, appetizer for my beer, and delicious secret spicy sauce. Even ending the night with a small sample of octopus
… moreLaia Gimeno
We went to Ichiban today. We’ve been to Japan and were looking for these vibes. When we arrived we were asked if we had a preference between standard tables or booths and we decided to seat in the booths. What we didn’t know is that the booths are like your traditional Japanese table, you need to take your shoes off and you can seat on a small pillow. So authentic! It’s also a good thing these booths have some room under the table so you can comfortably seat if you don’t want the full Japanese experience. The service was very good and fast, answering all questions and being very helpful. The food, surprisingly inexpensive, was excellent. We had the miso soup, gyozas, shumai, fried rice and different nigiri. The miso soup was delicious and the nigiri came with a generous amount of fish. My only thing is that the nigiri came with no wasabi in the actual nigiri, I like when the chef includes a bit of wasabi under the fish, like in Japan. Overall, an amazing experience for a very reasonable price. We’ll be back!
… moreIliana Desaki
They got a beautiful entrance with lovely koi fish you can buy pellets inside to feed them. I ordered a lot because I was hungry the seaweed salad was great, so was the takoyaki, the sushi roll was much bigger than I expected. The server was great and really friendly.
… moreSamantha L.
I love this place. From the Koi fish who greet you as you walk over the bridge to get inside to the decor inside the restaurant- it’s superb! The inside looks like you’re outside in a way, like in a marketplace. There’s faux roof tops that line the walls around the restaurant. It’s super cool. In the back, they have tables with a sunken floor. You take off your shoes and put them on a shoe rack to enter this area. I think it’s so neat. Anyways, this is the place to go to get really good sushi in Austin. I’m talking really nice, thick cuts of quality fish! I love getting their sushi boats where you let the chef pick your fish. It’s always a hit. The staff here are so nice and do a fantastic job of making sure you have everything you need to enjoy your meal. Lastly, on my way out, I love buying the fish food for a buck and feeding the Koi fish. They’re so cute!
… moreAntonio Johnson
Get the appetizers and sushi. The menu is creative and thoughtfully executed, with enough variety to keep things exciting — and to make you want to come back and try more.
… moreShauna
This is my favorite sushi spot in Austin. It’s unpretentious and delicious. They have great hospitality and both classic and creative rolls that are always fresh and beautifully made (my favorite is the Spicy Susan).
As someone who has been eating here for years, I’m conflicted about how busy it has become but happy for such a deserving place to succeed. Definitely check it out (and try one of their traditional japanese tables at least once!)
… moreNicasio Arroyo
We’ve been coming here for years. One of the best sushi spot in Austin, and the chef is super kind. Make sure you ask about the uni and toro which are sometimes on special!
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