Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Review №1

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed ourselves, great atmosphere and food. Hibachi show was awesome. Cant wait to go back again.

Date: 22 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 23 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

very good... Aloha roll was my favorite

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

OVERALL 5 STARS!! This is my favorite restaurant in waco texas!! The customer service is excellent. The food is amazing and the quality is so much better. I would recommend this place for lunch, dinner, date night, birthday parties,meetings and more. My favorite is the hibachi rice,chicken, steak and shrimp combo with the option of a soup or salad. Also their bar is top tier! lots of options and great prices for happy hour. My go to is the lemon drop or margarita and I cant forget the Saki shots!! All the servers are great but John is my Fav!!

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Wonderful food. Great entertainment.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

I stopped in during my travels and the service, quality, and pricing were all good. I d definitely stop in again during my regular travels through the area.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Expensive but.....you get whay you pay for!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Beautiful restaurant. Ideal to go on a date. The atmosphere, the service, and the vibe this restaurant gives are absolutely amazing. I am excited to go back on a date with my love and have a good time. The food was very good. I did the chicken and steak hibachi with fried rice and noodles because when you are trying a new restaurant, why not try it all ? I had plenty to take home as well. Its worth the visit.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

It was my grandson 17th birthday with a guest list of 60 people.. We had 3 hibachi tables all chefs were fun, great, and put on a show.. Vegetarian options: They have a vegetable hibachi... certain foods are labeled vegetarian Kid-friendliness: The chefs will entertain the kids as they prepare the meal

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

The bento boxes and the appetizers were just what we needed before our huge bike ride tomorrow! Thank you!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Great time for the family!

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Sean is the best bartender I ve found in Waco. Man can this man make a drink. Sit at the bar and talk to him so he can gauge your style and i promise he won t disappoint. I will keep returning just for him! Hailey was a good waiter as well and is super friendly and nice and just a sweet person. I will recommend anyone to visit cause they have AMAZING SERVICE all around.

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Had a wonderful time during a birthday celebration.

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

I love u papi John thank you for the amazing laughs

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

had a good time, loved the chef and he made my friends night with his gestures (John can get it)

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Sexy chef john made it a point to make our birthday girl feel special!!

Date: a month ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №23

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, the food is amazing our server Hayley was and is the absolute sweetest, I absolutely recommend coming here

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

This place is horrible this is my second review I spend over 80 dollars every time I come into this establishment this time I ordered two entree one with steak shrimp and chicken and another with chicken and steak they gave me shrimp with both I asked can I bring it back for a remake the tall white pregnant manager told me no because they gave me extra food and made no mistake I said I did not ask you for extra food she said I remember you complaining last time I said and last time my order was messed up aswell this place is racist stay away

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Nice place to have fun with friends or dine in as a couple. Food was very good.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

Needs some cleaning but not so bad, maybe wipe down the glass or things of that nature when not busy. I hate going into businesses and the first thing you see is ppl on their phone.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

The food and staff were great!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Always a great experience. The Hibachi is stellar. We come from Austin at least once a month for the food here.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

My son loved his first hibachi experience!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Great service, over staffed and very attentive, bartenders Devin, Brooklyn, Daniella, Chaz all do a wonderful job. Great friendly managers of Victor and Marilyn are always accommodating.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Always a wonderful experience when me and my kids go

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

Food is never impressive and staff is rude.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Had my birthday dinner there and it was special. They made me the celebrant feel like they really appreciated us coming over. We didn t just eat good food, we had fun while eating, Lovely staff, very clean place and very good food Food : 5/5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Had a great experience at this location! I have celiac and our son has a severe gluten intolerance & other food allergies. The server was incredible and helped us, and the manager on duty was absolutely wonderful! She went through the whole menu with us, explained that they will cook our food separately in the kitchen from the rest of the party on the hibachi grill. They had GF soy sauce, and explained which sushi rolls we could eat. This was our first time trying this restaurant and we were incredibly pleased with the service & the food!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Great and exceptional

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 3

The first time we visited it was great. We took a friend who hasnt been before to share the experience. We were moved from the spot we were sitting at after waiting 20 minutes. We already placed our order. In the new place we were sat, we took another 20 minutes for a waiter to come out and take our order again. Took other peoples order ,who were just seated, and still overlooked us. Not too much later the waiter sat down others in the previous place we were just at. Its good food and everyone has a bad day but they definitely bombed my friends first time. Very disappointed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

I had a birthday dinner here. The lady we were paired with at our table just had alot of issues with her meal. Kept telling our chef how to cook. He ended up forgetting my salmon was on the grill and to make up for it put teriyaki sauce on it. The salmon was crunchy and sweet. The lady kept telling him to put more butter and he just kept scooping more and more it the food. The food wasnt good. The chef wasnt even comfortable doing a show. All the other tables had shows but our chef was just trying to get outta there. The server did the best he could and the chef was just too distracted with arguing with her. I spoke to the manager and he said he could no longer do anything after I left. Just a very poor first experience. My family got sick from the food there and the owner said since we didnt get sick last night they cant refund us back. Spend 140 only for us to throw it back up.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing besides in an hour wait the only downfall other than that the experience that we had was extremely amazing

Date: 3 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 3

Usually this place is very good, however my experience yesterday there was a hair in our Japanese Curry, bugs were flying around and the bartender served us watered down tequila shots, our server was excellent and extremely nice

Date: 3 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 2

We sat at a booth near the sushi bar. The food and service was good. We were being pestered by a fly and a few bats. We liked it until the bar tender took out a zapping fly swatter and began zapping an amazing amount of flies and nats. It sounded like she had a taser going non stop. She killed at least fifty. It grossed out my wife enough she didn t want to eat the rest of her food. Talking about fly larva and maggots. Me I figure fish live out with flies and nats before being caught so it s alright. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, larva, insects

Date: 3 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Not bad at all. We were seated immediately. The server was knowledgeable, the cook was fast and made everything we had pretty good. The Waco Roll is a hit. Food was tasty.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Everything was overall four star, but they dont advertise on their Internet menu their lunch prices do not exist on the weekend and the same food is Way more expensive.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Going here for a meal is more of an event, rather than simply lunch or dinner. Our chef was funny, personable, and he was tossing and juggling things at a rapid clip. Totally mesmerizing. The food, by the way, was fantastic!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Came from out of town and tried it out. Food was tasty!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

We always enjoy our visits here! Get the Surf and Turf- its delicious... The Dynamite Roll is too!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

The food was amazing, the chef was funny. He even played the guitar for a birthday song in English and Spanish. Best restaurant experience I ve ever had.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 1

Date: 3 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Love the Fillet mignon Hibachi . Japanese curry is basic . The rolls also basic

Date: 4 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Started off with the Waco Roll which was what I hoped it would be. I followed it up with the Beef Bento Box. The beef tips were tender and flavorful, and I liked the other options that came with it. We had great service, and you have the option to dine in or eat at the Hibachi area. It sounded like they were having a great time!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Good food and staff ramped up the experience with personal service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Its a nice restaurant and location. The food is cooked right in front of you, and the vegetables are fresh. I opted for a drink instead of a meal. I didnt want the rice nor the noodles! However, I did try some of the shrimp and beef from my daughters plate. The meat was dripping with sauce and butter, but it actually tasted dry and overcooked. The family ate there after graduation. It was a fun place to visit.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 2

Bartender made the waiter cut a cucumber for a cucumber martini , should have just said they didn t serve that ! Plates were chipped!!!$12 Chardonnay that was maybe 3 sips ! Mojito served out of a mason jar, come on service was poor and sock hats on 3 wait staff is unexpectable! Will try somewhere else next time !

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 1

I m visited this place with employees who n Friday afternoon first off I ordered a strawberry mojito it was very strong I had to send it back the manager fixed it brought me a new one secondly I ordered my food they did not give my my extra vegetables after I let chef kno he proceeded to continue to clean grill now w my food is getting cold the manager came out was not helpful at all this was the worst experience of my life and I will never ever come back here and I will tell everyone I kno not to come here a waist of time

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

The look of the restaurant is great but when you pay 100 or more at a restaurant for hibachi and legit see the bus Boys not clean the tables right disgusted while eating I see tons of rice pieces on the table across from us and they just started putting plates down and having people actually sit there? How clean was my table before sitting? Also plates were chipped and chips where brown in color on a tan plate wanted to give benefit of the doubt but once we saw the table that was dirty being set, after all the flaws, we probably will go elsewhere

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Thanks Jonbudz you re the best!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi provides a feast not just for the palate but for the eyes as well, thanks to their teppanyaki tables where skilled chefs perform culinary acrobatics with the utmost precision. The combination of steak, chicken, and shrimp, all cooked on the hot grill, offered a variety of flavors and textures that were perfectly seared and seasoned. Each protein was tender and flavorful, complementing the lively atmosphere and interactive dining experience. The Waco roll, a house specialty, was another highlight, featuring an inventive mix of fresh ingredients that were both satisfying and beautifully presented. The ambiance at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi is vibrant and welcoming, making it a great spot for both families and groups looking for an entertaining dining experience. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, readily providing recommendations and ensuring our meal was enjoyable. From the sizzling sounds of the grill to the meticulous presentation of sushi, every aspect of our visit was crafted to create memorable moments. Whether you re a sushi enthusiast or a teppanyaki aficionado, Ichiban offers a delightful culinary journey that s worth experiencing.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

John the head chef was beyond amazing and did his thing. Was my first experience and was something to definitely remember and want to come back for.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

The atmosphere was nice and the food was pretty good. I do wish we were made aware that the hibachi menus needed to be requested when seating in the regular dining area.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 3

Their hibashi show was great but meat was bland. Getting drinks was slow. Expensive.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

If you are searching for a place with great food and great service, you should try Ichiban. The food is always prepared very well, but the best part of the service is the experience with the chefs. They make you feel like a good friend. The price is reasonable, and they give you enough food for two meals!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

I absolutely love this place! My boyfriend and I come almost every week. The service is amazing and if there is an issue the managers (the woman in the long pretty skirts specifically) are always so friendly and understanding. The price for the food is really good. Eating Hibachi is a little more expensive but boy do you get your moneys worth! Definitely worth giving a try if you re in the Waco area!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

The best hibachi I ve ever had!! Asian John was so nice and gave so much extra food to us!!!! I WOULD RECCOMEND ASIAN JOHN TO EVERYONE!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Asian John is the best he is awesome. Great service. Great food. If he is your cook , you will have the best time. Dietary restrictions: I m gluten free and they had lots of options!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ASIAN JOHN. HES THE BEST. I HAD THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

I LOVE ASIAN JOHN. He is my homie and is super dope great cook.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

New waiter, he brought out our soup and salad with his thumbs in the bowls. No gloves.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Ngl, this is a very classy spot. Food was great. Chef was top notch. And esthetically this place was a beautiful, classy and clean place to eat. Definitely will be coming back

Date: 5 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 1

Took over an hour for the waiter to bring a drink. There was a MASSIVE amount of garlic in the food. We ordered filet and someone else ordered a regular steak and the when we said something to the cook he shrugged and said oh well The cook at the adjacent table was about to serve a bunch of teenagers alcohol until a member of our party who is a police office asked if they were of legal age.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 3

We got sat at a table with only 4 people total and we got a chef who decided he didnt want to put on a show. Very boring. Our waitress was sweet and friendly but forgot to being our table our sauce bowels and our chef had to go to another table to get them. Most of the other chefs were singing/cracking jokes/doing lots of tricks ours put the egg in his hat and spun the spatula around. Thats it. He over seasoned the fried rice and it tasted salty and absolutely horrible. Ended up tipping cash because we thought that was it. Nope. Apparently there is an expected tip on the check as well. Wish I would have known that. The building is nice, we were seated quickly and you get large portions. Eh.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 3

Food is fantastic and this is a very cool place but as far as drink service, it is really bad. The tea and soda came out quickly, but the beer did not come out until after the food was started, and nobody came to refill our drinks or our beer.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 2

YUCK. weeks and weeks of caked on grease and dirt and hair.. I had one girl training a guy and I could tell that she was really trying, but she was fighting a losing battle. This place is all about the show factor and not about the food or the service for that matter. I m sitting in the main seating, and some server, from the hibachi section, interrupts me speaking to my server in the middle of the order! Gives the order for his hibachi to her, and I told him to stop talking! Blasphemy! It was so inappropriate. She apologized shortly afterwards however I ve never seen so thing so rude from a server to server perspective. Total jerk. I asked for a Prosecco as soon as we sat down. I didn t get regular Prosecco. I don t know what kind of pink champagne they served me but it s not what I wanted and I asked for salmon and they gave me yellowtail. I said this doesn t look like salmon?? She said yes it is. but I was so afraid to tell them that there was a mistake because of all of the other mistakes. I didn t want to appear to be complaining constantly, there were constantly things to complain about. Like I said, this place is for a birthday when you want to have an onion train or whatever the hell it s called but it s not for good service or especially good food. I will say that the only saving grace where is the tempura batter the tempura batter whoever is on the Fry station is doing a hell of a job. They are carrying the entire restaurant. And I don t want anything other than other people to have a warning. It s all about the flare here. You have the front of the house, the sushi department and the back kitchen. none of them are working together which means nothing will. What you re seeing are straw wrappers and someone s hair. I took a closer look and it was, like, dust on top of negligent grease. Outrageously unacceptable.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

We stopped by for an early dinner. The restaurant was a vibe. The manager was very helpful and informative. We didnt wait long to be seated and our waitress Hailey was really attentive and gave really good recommendations. Would definitely come back again!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Asian John was GREAT!!!!!!! The food was soooo goood. Thank you to Sarah also!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

A very interesting lunch option.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 3

The food was just ok. Our waiter was very attentive without being a nuisance. We were seated in the bar area where we got to much info about the bartender and her life.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

It took too long to get service. Waited for 25 minutes and no one ever came to take our order. Finally decided to go elsewhere.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

We were waiting over an hour for our chef to approach us. It was my cousin birthday so I was upset about that. They gave us 20% off our order due to that but then added an automatic tip to all receipts, which was 20% . I paid separately but was still charged an extra 20% for the tip involuntarily. Food was great , and when the chef FINALLY came he was awesome but we were starving by that time and irritated. It was my first time at this place so I m gonna cut it some slack. But I don t think I will be going back for a long time.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 1

I ordered a spicy tuna roll it had no flavor was Bland not good. I went for lunch ordered medium rare steak it was cooked well and tough. The fried rice had no flavor . The waiter was was not efficient had to ask for a bowl for soy sauce refill on my water. The shrimp sauce or Yum yum saice was bland also. I will not be back. Don t waste your money.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Subpar service from bartender Food excellent Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

This was our second time eating here. We were not impressed with it at first. We sat in the dining area. This evening we met for my son s birthday dinner and sat in the hibachi seating. We were very impressed. Our food taste great and our chef John was very entertaining. We definitely will be back and will be requesting John again.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Enjoyed dinner here for my friends birthday. I was reluctant about it because Im not a big fan of Japanese food. Boy was I wrong..... Their gyoza was on point and the gyoza sauce even better. I had the steak hibachi and it was AMAZING. Our waiter brought me more of the gyoza sauce which I put on my rice and steak. Topped off with their yum yum sauce. Delicious. Will be going back in the future. Okay now time to accept my food coma and go to bed.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

What a fantastic place! John, the head chef made our experience an incredible one. He made our food delicious and his service was second to none. We love this place and we love John!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 3

Came here last year and enjoyed our meal but something must have changed this year. The appetizers were great, and the sushi was good but the steak was super dry and overpriced and the chicken was super dry as well. The only steak wat was actually great was the $60 Akaushi but it better be for $60. The redeeming part about our dinner was the patience and hospitality our server Omarion brought.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

John, the head chef WAS AWESOME! highly recommended. My first time EVER to come. And he made me feel like I have been here for YEARS.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

I have only been there one time but cannot wait to go again. It was good food with fun and friendly service I havent found elsewhere in Waco.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

The cook went above and beyond for our dinner and entertainment. He deserves a raise! Will definitely always ask for him!! Kid-friendliness: All the kids enjoyed it very much. Our cook was very entertaining and food was great!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

our cook was AWESOME!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Our favorite place to eat. We go at least 3 times a week!!!! Sooooo good!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Amazing food cooked by the coolest chef here Mr July if you want the best ask for the best.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

John is the BEST! Our first time here, and we already want to come back tomorrow! We love you!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Food is great!! We love eating here!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 2

Didn t try hibachi. But other Japanese food, I suggest their cooks try some japanese food somewhere else. Noodles and bentos were honestly not good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 1

Came to eat dinner party of 4 and waited an hour for or drinks and they never came back to take our ordered. Ruined our whole night

Date: 7 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

The sashimi , Waco roll, avocado kani salad were all too perfection... on the downside the calamari appetizer was very sad. The pieces were the diameter and smaller than a cigar band which lent them to be overcooked and the quantity was quite sparse... since Im not a foodie I often forget to take pictures for this I wish I had

Date: 7 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

I fully enjoy coming here. It is always a good experience

Date: 7 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

1st time here and it was great. No one was there at lunch time so we were kinda scared about that but we were wrong. We will return.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Awesome trick with John!! Very sweet and funny!! The food is incredibly good!! Very respectful and just very genuine people!! I highly recommend John and Third in the hibachi area!! I couldn t post the video but John has an awesome egg trick!! Definitely ask him about it if you get him!! Me and my daughter shared a two steaks and rice and it costed $35-$45 Kid-friendliness: Very loving and joking!! John and Third are very sweet!! They both try and involve the kids in any way they can!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Had a pleasant dining experience at Ichiban this evening. The atmosphere was spot-on, very classy and tastefully decorated. My miso soup could have been hotter but was otherwise very nice. The grilled eel roll (pictured below) was phenomenal, would definitely recommend. My brother also enjoyed his food. Overall, I had a great time. If youre looking for great sushi in Waco and dont mind spending a little extra, Ichiban is for you.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 2

Hibachi chef was awesome. Definitely a good show. But the service was slow and the orders got messed up. Took forever to get the tickets split correctly.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 4

The food is always good! Service tonight was not good. Short staffing and miscommunication among staff. The staff were doing the best that they could!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Johnny is the best Hibachi chef ever!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Jon was the best! Service was a little frustrating but we had a large party.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

This was our first visit here, but we are not new to the cuisine. The atmosphere is very warm and stylish. Its great for a date, work lunch, dinner or a celebration in the hibachi area. The server was kind and was training someone at the same time. The trainee was nice but a but shy understandably. The food was AMAZING! We stuck to sushi and gyoza. I have zero complaints about the food. The quality seems above the norm and the flavors are all phenomenal. The sushi roll menu is not large but the quality is A-1. We will be back. Dietary restrictions: They are accommodating and will remove or add anything needed.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Asian John? Thats my dawg

Date: 8 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Asian John is by far the best hibachi dude I ve ever met. He can cook he can sing and he s an effing comedian. My boy Asian John deserves a raise. Asian John to the moon. Asian John deserves a stock option in this ish because let me tell you he is the only reason ichiban is even open.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Asian John is MY GUY

Date: 8 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Asian John the !!!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

John was the greatest hibachi chef ever. Had a great time

Date: 8 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Sushi was better than I expected . The hibachi lacked flavor.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 2

Shrimp and steak so tough you couldnt chew it. Everything overseasoned with garlic. I love hibachi japanese steakhouses but the food at Ichiban isnt near the quality of even the old Fuji steakhouse.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 3

Fun and decent food but hit or miss. One day youll get a great chef, another youll get a boring one. The cost is the same regardless. Lacking consistency.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

We went with a large group, enough for two Hibachi tables. Im not a big fan of sushi but I enjoyed the Beef Filet bento box. Our chef has some skills I had not seen before.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 1

The worst Japanese steak house that I have ever been too. I eat at 1 at least 2 times a month some where in the country. Steak touching shrimp and chicken on grill and plates. Cooked my steak with all the others cut them all up. Need mine not well done. No spice on food noodles cold vegetables burned. Didnt eat any of it and still had to paid full price for both meals 94 dollars. Would not go back if you paid me.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Awesome experience. Great chefs & wonderful food! Highly recommend the hibachi experience.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 2

15 mins for a warm beer, its winter and the ac is on full blast in there. Ordered a sushi roll and it came out with other things in it and was told that is how the roll comes. The rice is also not cooked fully so unless you like crunch white rice

Date: 8 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 3

Date: 8 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Celebration for 7-year-old granddaughter. She was treated so well . We also enjoyed the atmosphere, food and service. Parking: Great. Kid-friendliness: Treated with such kindness.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Spectacular wok

Date: 8 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

We had an absolutely lovely time! The food was delicious, the chef was funny and entertaining. Waitress was lovely as well. From start to finish, best time Ive had a restaurant! 10/10 going back again

Date: 8 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

I was skeptical before I went after reading adding the reviews. But I went anyways since I promised my kids that I will take them. Hostess can be friendlier. We were greeted half heartedly and she walked us to the grill area. She set the menu down in front of one seat and left without saying anything. There were 5 seats open and I didnt know where I was suppose to seat. The server was great. Very attentive and accommodating to every request. The chef put on a show and my kids enjoyed it. Im sure its hard for him to maintain a balance of kids and adult humor since theres a mixture of customers there. But overall I would have to say he did a good job. Food was good, a little messy but the portion was big. Pricey? Yes. And like other reviewers mentioned, there is an automatic 18 percent gratuity. So I expected that. But for the cost and once in a blue moon experience, its not too bad.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Food was very great and insanely fast service. I would say approx 6-8 mins after we ordered, we got our rolls and other food. All the staff are on top of their stuff. The only downside is that they were playing cringe tik tok music but I dont think thats a reason to take off a star. Parking: There are spots available all around the building.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Our two waitresses were wonderful and handled the pressure of being so very new in stride. I know everyone is short staffed. Wish they would ve had more help. The food was incredibly beautiful but not as tasty as expected. It was bland and we were expecting much more flavor and zest. Very pretty and attractive restaurant.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

It was my first time to eat there and I was impressed very good food

Date: 8 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 1

They serve old and expired rotting cake. Be careful

Date: 9 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

Dont come if you have a small party. They will ignore you. We sat our party of 3 for over 20 minutes waiting for someone to get our drinks, we asked the front who was sitting a group of 15 andnthey instantly got service. Sunday. Dec 31st.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 4

Hibachi grill, the shrimp was overcooked, the chef was very lack lustered. The waitress was excellent! Not impressed with their birthday attitudes. Update: Went for our 34th anniversary dinner, had sushi, excellent!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

This is my favorite sushi of the three places Ive tried in Waco. The price is really good. The atmosphere is clean. The staff is always attentive. The food is quality and a good size.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Service terrible.. hostess sitting and playing on their phones takes for ever to get served..ugh

Date: 9 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 3

Its just fine. Nothing to write home about but its the only hibachi choice for well over an hour in any direction.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Excellent service and very good attention

Date: 9 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 2

Date: 9 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

The food was amazing and service was great. I would recommend!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 3

What used to be one of the best places to eat in Waco but sadly those days are long in the past. My wife amd I along with her coworkers recently visited. We got a decent show but the portions were small, the quality of meat has been lowered compared to past meals, over all the experience left most of our group feeling the dinner was subpar. It seemed corners were cut to save cost at the expense of quality. I ordered steak like Ive done many times, this time it was small and not a decent cut of meat. What was brought out was not steak it look like a chuck roast cut into steak like pieces and it tasted that way. We ordered sushi and the roll tasted like butane. Ive been here several times but this visit sadly was a very poor experience. I am being generous with 3 stars in hopes things will improve. Kid-friendliness: The hibachi chef was kind to our kids and engaged with them making it a fun experience for them. That was the best part of the night.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

We always go to Ichiban in big groups from work and every time the experience is fantastic. This time it was disappointing. We have no issue with the service or the taste of the food but the portions were so much smaller than usual. There were 9 of us at 8:00 pm for dinner and everyone complained about the portions on the meats, rice, and vegetables. We really hope this does not happen when we return because we so will!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Food was FANTASTIC! Our waitress Asks was absolutely delightful! I cannot wait to go back! Had leftovers the next day and sooo good!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Ichiban roll was delicious!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Great service, excellent sushi and good prices.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Excellent service great atmosphere. Max was our server he is very friendly and knowledgeable. Sat at Sushi bar was well taken care of by Ollie the sushi chef. We will be regulars for sure Food : 5/5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Nice chef and good entertainment.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Such wonderful staff they really go above and beyond. Each one of them were so friendly. The food is amazing and the sushi is so fresh. I would definitely go back. Kid-friendliness: There were several birthdays throughout the restaurant that evening and it was very fun to experience. Wheelchair accessibility: Very level entry

Date: 10 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Extremely delicious excellent service very clean and entertaining. Perfect for a first date for family events.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Food was amazing! Hibachi chef was attentive and funny! Our waitress wasnt great, she seemed preoccupied or not feeling well. Otherwise everything was good!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 2

When the hostess brought our bill she told us We have a two hour wait so can we have you leave We had a party of 11, with a hefty bill and to be asked to leave as soon as we were handed our bill was just plain RUDE. Have absolutely no desire to EVER go back to this restaurant.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

I had dinner with friends and family last night. There was about 30 of us and the service was 10/10. Asaka was awesome and the sweetest soul. The fillet and lobster was amazing. I recommend asking for Asaka and Third, you will not be disappointed.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Good sushi, but on the upper end of price scale for sushi restaurants.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

This place is classy, clean and fun. Great sushi and hibachi. The hibachi guys are funny and the food is the best Ive had in hibachi.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

The establishment was clean, but super cold. It quiet and not dark like a dungeon. I ordered a sprite and got carbonated water, so I asked for a water instead. The salad was okay, but I prefer my lettuce not swimming. The chicken fried rice was good, very little carrots and peas. The clear soup was good, but way too many mushrooms and chives for my liking. Our waiter was very polite. I will go back again.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Amazing culinary experience. Chef was super entertaining! Kid-friendliness: My grandson absolutely LOVED this experience! Food : 5/5 |

Date: 11 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Max M was AMAZING, his personality , his manners ,his service was the best service Ive had EVER. He deserves nothing but the best . If you have him as your server be prepared to be amazed , Im not the type of person to tip as much as I did or even write reviews but I just had to make it known that he really blew me away with his service . THANK YOU MAX!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 3

It was once a well cared for establishment. Im only giving it a 3 star due to the lack of maintenance around the building, although still welcoming, decorated, and good food. For a chain restaurant, the sushi is delicious. My recommendations go solely to the green monster specialty roll. The other food is okay. Businesses are very much slacking on maintenance and upkeep within and around their buildings. The prices increase for what?

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

food, service, and atmosphere were all amazing we got the seating where they cook your food in front of you and it was an amazing first experience for all of us! on the pricier side but perfect for special events.

Date: a year ago