Ichiban Japanese Restaurant Tucson

A excellent restaurant! My Wife and I are picky about sushi. It has to be fresh, presented well, and delicious. Our favorite use to be at Del Sol Casino, that is until we found this gem. Not only is the sushi better, the service is exceptional. We try something different each time and have not been disappointed. Susie, our waitress, remembered our names from the very first visit and always makes us feel welcomed. The sushi is not only tasty and beautiful, the portions are cut to an excellent size. Well worth finding in this complex, it is hard to see from the road.

Quick Review: 7.5/10 Good food at decent price. Detailed Review: Preface: This was our first time here. Living on the east side of Tucson, there aren't a lot of places to eat. We decided to try this place. They close at 9:30 PM and we arrived at about 8:15. Initial Impression: When we first came through the door, there was the woman, whom I assume is the owner talking to the sushi chef, and a worker mopping the floor. I didn't like that it took about a minute for anyone to even say anything to us as the place was empty. Finally the worker said 'Hi' to us, which got the attention of the owner. She said we could sit anywhere we like. I wasn't too happy with the initial greeting, but I'll chalk it up to being later in the night, which I know isn't really an excuse. Atmosphere: 7/10 Walking in you have a sense of a 'traditional' Japanese restaurant. There is Japanese artwork on the wall, and the set up behind the sushi bar is familiar. The menu seems to have been one they've used for years. Instead of updating it with new ones, they just tape in new items or use white out to change prices. The owner did seem to be yelling at her workers a lot, which I saw in other reviews. I find this to be unprofessional. The place seems clean. No real complaints here. We were served by the owner who was very kind and hospitable towards us. Making sure our drinks were filled and making sure everything was good. Food: 8/10 I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Dinner Combination which came with - Miso Soup - Salad - Japanese Vegetables - Vegetable Tempura - Chicken Teriyaki - A small bowl of white rice - Sashimi (Chefs choice: 5 Salmon, 2 Tuna, 2 Yellowtail) This was about $18-$19, which I would say is about average. There was a lot of food. Everything was typical as far as quality and taste. The chicken teriyaki was a little firm for my tastes, but the flavor was good. The sashimi was fantastic. Very fresh. My wife order the Salmon Teriyaki Dinner Combo which came with - Miso Soup - Salad - A teriyaki salmon steak on a bed of Japanese vegetables - Small bowl of white rice. This was also around $18-$19. The salmon was very good. It had a lot of flavor. Not overwhelming fish flavor which is like a some other places. Summary: 7.5/10 This place had good food at a decent price, with good service. The atmosphere could be worked on. I will have to try this place a few more times and revise my review accordingly. But, as of now, I can see my self coming here when I don't feel like driving farther west to get dinner.