Ichiban Sushi - Gainesville

Big eating area with an outdoor seating in the back. Everyone was great, the service was quick, and the food was fresh. Go early because it fills up fast for dinner. The bar is really well stocked and great drinks!! Seats are comfortable. If need be, the staff can put tables together for a big group. There's takeout, which is always ready to be picked up on time. There is a large variety of rolls in all bakes, raw and singles. Super selection!Vegetarian options: There are two vegetarian options if you remove the cream cheese. That would be the gado gado and the paradise roll. Ther is miso soup and edamame and My favorite wakame.

Atmosphere was lack luster, at best. Paint was peeling off walls, the tables had chipped away wall paper/paint, and the tables were battered.The service was amazing, our waitress was happy and attentive to all our needs.The food was awful, the yakisoba was the equivalent of cheap Japanese takeout, and had large chunks of green peppers and onion that weren't cooked through. The sushi was horrendous, the cut sizes were too large, the rice was overwhelming, and most of the sauces tasted like they were out of a store bought bottle, or were simply sweet and sour sauce with chilis.All in all, a disappointment after hearing a stellar recommendation. Nobody seemed to even care (aside from our server) when we sent back 4 uneaten rolls.Would give 0 stars if I could. Please do better.

Not a big Sushi fan but theirs is some of the best. Service is excellent, very attentive and accommodating. Menu is limited outside of the specialty items that that type of restaurant offers but have never had a bad experience there. I mean don't go in asking for a salad and request your favorite dressing because they don't have it but if you want something geared towards what they serve it's going to be top notch.

Ichiban is the worst sushi I've had in Gainesville. Poorly wrapped rolls and fried sushi rolls with batter the consistency, taste and thickness of carnival funnel cake both make for an unenjoyable experience. The overabundance of menu options hints to Ichiban's inauthenticity in attempting to grasp at the true technique required to craft their dishes.

I've been going to Ichiban sushi in Gainesville since they 1st opened about 20 years ago. I've seen the place go up and down as far as quality and service go. David the original owner was my friend and I'm not even sure who owns or operates the place now on 39th Ave. What I can say is that today was the second time I've been there since they are at this location and all I can say is that they are going on a uphill moment. I've had sushi all over the world and of course eating in Tokyo could be a bit better but I've been pleasantly surprised by their latest quality, and I'm pretty critical about my sushi. Just hope they keep up the quality and consistency that they are putting out currently and don't slack off like so many sushi restaurants have done in Gainesville. Keep up the current standard and people will be repeat customers. At least I will.