Ichiban Japanese Steak House

Name: Ichiban Japanese Steak House
Address: 2690 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, Ohio, 43232, US
Telephone: (614) 577-9620
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.00

Japanese restaurant, Asian fusion restaurant, Asian restaurant, Steak house

Location: 2690 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43232, United States
Located in: South Hamilton Shopping Center
Phone: (614) 577-9620
Price: $$

Opening hours

Sunday: 12-8:30 pm
Monday: 11:30 am-3 pm, 4:30-9:30 pm
Tuesday: 11:30 am-3 pm, 4:30-9:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am-3 pm, 4:30-9:30 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am-3 pm, 4:30-9:30 pm
Friday: 11:30 am-3 pm, 4:30-10 pm
Saturday: 12-3 pm, 4:30-10 pm

Food & drink

Vibe

Miso soup

Sushi

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

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Reviews

My wife and I went on Valentine’s Day and boy was this not a happy evening.
To me, they seemed to be under staffed, especially for that day.
We sat at a regular table and not at the fancy table with the chef doing all the tricks.
But hell, we should have.
A group of 4 came in after us, went to the fancy table, and left before us…and we didn’t even have our appetizers yet.
Our entrees took FOREVER to come, and then wasn’t even all that.
The lady that was our server was nice tho.
I’ll give them that.
We will return for the bar and their apps.
Those were good.

I’ve been here in-person before, but most times I opt for an Uber Eats delivery when I just want the food and not a show, or to socialize.
This restaurant has the BEST tasting sauces, from the Yum-Yum, Ginger, to my favorite, the “umamiest” Egg Yolk sauce.
I usually go for the tasty Hibachi options, but tried the lower costing Chicken Fried Rice.
It wasn’t giving the same flavor punch as the Hibachi - so will likely not try that again.
Wasn’t bad, just wasn’t great.
The sauces were necessary.

We ended up with a novice chef (at least he seemed to be a novice).
The food was decent, but I've had better at this place.
I was okay with the food.
My problem was the gratuity that was added to our bill.
We only had a Party of Three.
I'm a firm believer in tipping, but I tip based on performance.
When you are a server or a cook, the establishment pays you for your work.
The customer tips you for your service, courtesy, politeness, promptness, etc...
I have a problem with being forced to tip a predetermined amount regardless of performance.

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