Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

Long overdue review..
I've been coming here since 2014. Ichiban is a diamond in the rough. It's a small little spot on the end of a shopping center, you wouldn't expect it to be as amazing as it is. I've had multiple things from here- everything has always been wonderful. The Rickyson roll is my favorite and I can't get enough. I've never once had a roll that wasn't fresh, I've never once gotten ill from eating here, I've only ever left satisfied and wanting more. The quality and portion sizes are perfect in comparison to the price.
The staff over the years have always been pleasant and recognize me now, which makes me feel like I'm a part of the family.
The interior of the place is very mellow and quaint, wouldn't hurt to have a little renovation one day, but it's not a big deal. I'm patiently waiting for the day they open dine-in again, where I can sit down and feel at home. You don't know if you like it until you try it, so I hope that if you're debating coming here you'll give it a chance, and maybe fall in love just like I.

Mostly eat the sushi here. Each time I grab two regular rolls and try a new specialty roll. They have all been great so far. I really enjoyed the two friends roll. Lucky this place is so close. Usually 45 minute wait on sushi orders so call before you are starving but worth the wait each time.

Unassuming Japanese restaurant located just outside of downtown St Pete. The sashimi dinner was huge and well priced! My yellow tail wasn't super fresh but everything else was!

We ordered beef fried rice, Ichiban boneless duck in panang curry, chicken panang curry, spicy tuna and keywest sushi rolls. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We will definitely be back.