Debra Ludwig
Spotted this Hidden Gem while leaving O’Rileys Auto parts on Broadway. Stopped in for dinner on a whim. Sooooo Goood! Bruh!!!!!!! Look what Sean and I did to the sushi boat for two. Sorry, not sorry!!!!! Yummmmmm! Thank you Peter and your lovely family!!!! Bestest food and service. Great value. Genuine hospitality.
… moreThyea Phelps
We drove all the way from Monterey Bay to Santa Maria to celebrate our anniversary. We wanted to take a long drive, enjoy the evening, and have a special dinner based on glowing recommendations we had heard about this place from friends. We were genuinely looking forward to it.
We ordered several items, including a Sushi Boat. The miso soup, edamame, and pork tonkatsu arrived fairly quickly. However, the Sushi Boat, the centerpiece of our meal, took over 30 minutes. We intentionally waited to eat everything together, but by the time we were still waiting, the pork tonkatsu had already gone cold.
We asked our server about the delay and were told the Sushi Boat would be served “next.” Meanwhile, we watched as the sushi chef, who appeared to be the only one working, continued serving customers seated directly in front of him multiple times, while our order remained untouched.
What made the situation worse was his behavior. Instead of focusing on delayed orders, he told the customers in front of him that we were “staring” at him. As those customers left, they stared at us rudely, clearly influenced by whatever had been said. That was humiliating and completely unprofessional. We were simply waiting for the food we had ordered, on our anniversary.
No matter how good the food may be, the way customers are treated matters just as much. Disrespect and unprofessional behavior overshadow everything. What was meant to be a special evening ended up being disappointing and uncomfortable
… moreVictoria Masterson
This was such a great find. In Santa Maria for a personal leisure trip and needed food. The ambiance is quiet and nice, the staff are very attentive without rushing you, and the food was absolutely delish. I got the firetruck Roll and the shrimp udon. I cannot tell you which was better. The sushi roll was amazing and the soup was absolutely just as amazing. Definitely worth a visit.
… morearia miramontes
WORST DINE IN EXPERIENCE EVER!! Food was mediocre overpriced for what it was asked for my dish with no onions couldn’t even follow simple instructions miso so was lacking flavor. Sushi roll had more rice than anything else and was cut unevenly. Took 25 minutes for them to take our order and 30 to get the food out. Not once asked if we needed anything or if everything was fine with our meal till a different waitress noticed my drink needed a refill even then still never asked had to tell them and all that for them not to remake it and just take off $3 off a $70 bill ridiculous and it was the owner who was our waitress. Also felt like my table got treated way differently compared to all the other tables around me they were reserving good customer service meanwhile we just got ignored the whole time and didn’t get our order correctly. will not be coming back ever mikados is definitely miles better all around.
… moreKain Tayo
The place is nice, clean, relaxing. The service is outstanding, attentive, friendly and prompt. Food is excellent, fresh, and nicely plated. Highly recomended.
… moreJeanette Wilson
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and we got it quickly. I had a wonderful experience. We ordered some sushi rolls, an Udon soup, eggrolls and a chicken Katsu Box
… moreMedical Unicorn
Extremely disappointed with the quality of food. The entry and decor are lovely. Staff was masked with surgical masks.
The food was ridiculously expensive for inferior sushi. Literally the worst I’ve ever had. Tasted like what one would get at a bad grocery store. California roll was okay but I don’t like roe and there’s was tons of it.
… moreSabedoria
I love the fact the open up the dinning room so we can see the sushi bar. The food isn’t like the it was but honestly it’s not bad i liked it. The staff was very friendly and overall i still love it. Now my favorite was the match cheesecake.
… moreAndy Salas
I first tried Ichiban over a decade ago and thought it was great. Not only was the food delicious, but the experience of the atmosphere and the friendliness of the staff, was something that stuck in my mind after all these years. I finally had the chance to go back, and to my delight, it was all just as good as before. I live in Santa Barbara, so I can’t go there very frequently, but when I do, it is a must stop.
… moreLinnieB B
Excellent food and service! First time there, very pleased! Sushi was fresh! And their dressing for salad in the bento box is Amazing! I then talked to a friend who happens to be a plumber. He said they are the cleanest restaurant he has seen! It’s scary trying new sushi places, but Ichiban is a definite gem! I will definitely go again and again!
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