Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

2501 S Jack Kultgen Expy, Waco
(254) 313-1063

Recent Reviews

Yalin Yun

We stopped by for an early dinner. The restaurant was a vibe. The manager was very helpful and informative. We didn't wait long to be seated and our waitress Hailey was really attentive and gave really good recommendations. Would definitely come back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charmion Fletcher

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isa Jql

A very interesting lunch option.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

ivette lopez

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.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 5

Josselin Nolasco

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.

Service: 1

Chloe Brown

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.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Clear Soup, Chicken Shrimp Fried Rice, NY Steak Hibachi

Melanie K

I ordered a spicy tuna roll it had no flavor wasBland 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.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Clear Soup, Roll, Hibachi Steak

Rebekah W

Enjoyed dinner here for my friend's birthday. I was reluctant about it because I'm 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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried, Hibachi Steak

Reggi G

Subpar service from bartenderFood

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Felicia Fuller

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ginger L

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lucas P

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.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari

Nehemiah McPherson

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Shrimp Fried Rice

Terrie Karr

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

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried, Roll

Devon Nye

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!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken an Vegetable Fried Rice

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Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

2501 S Jack Kultgen Expy, Waco, TX 76711
(254) 313-1063