Ichiban Steak House & Asian Fusion
| Address: | 1716 Old Towne Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA |
| Phone: | +1 843-641-0066 |
| Site: | ichibancharleston.com |
| Rating: | 4.7 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 12–10PM |
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Eric Davis
Not a great experience. We wanted to try this place based on friends recommendations. We reserved a table for 4 and went on a Sunday. First off, while we were waiting to be seated, the A/C vent was dripping water on our heads as we waited on the bench at the front. No biggie, we moved. We were then seated at a table right at the front of the restaurant, and were given menus by the hostess. After waiting for 10 minutes and no staff waiting on us, we grabbed a waitress walking by and asked who our server was. She said she didnt know, but would be happy to be our waitress. We went out with friends to talk with them and socialize, but there was a hibachi table in the very back of the restaurant that was so loud and screaming, we literally couldnt hear each other over them. One of the hibachi chefs was up in a chair dancing and a woman was screaming at the top of her lungs like this was a strip club or something. We started with a salad, which was lettuce mix from a grocery store. Nothing else in it (yuck). The sushi was OK once we got it. Nothing special really. I left the restaurant with a migraine and $100 poorer. We will not be going back anytime soon.
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Shannon Duffy
This place provides a fun dining experience. When choosing the hibachi grill, you get a bit of a cooking show too. Our host was engaging and did the onion volcano and some other regular hibachi tricks. His aim for tossing us shrimp wasnt very good, though ... Lol. The food was cooked perfectly. I had shrimp and scallops. And I went home with enough for another meal. For the first half of our dinner, we could hardly hear each other speak because there was a big birthday dinner a few grills over and they were amazingly loud. This was my second visit. Very good food and a fun time but I have seen more skilled chefs at other Hibachi grills.
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Melanie Fry
Food was delicious, although the chef messed up orders of other people at our table. Atmosphere was ridiculous. The table beside ours was so obnoxiously loud the entire time and the chef was egging them on and doing sake shots with them. Im all for having a good time but they were WAY over the top. Our chef left our hibachi table at one point to go play at that table. When we were done we waited... And waited... And waited for boxes and our check. We had to cancel other plans for after the meal because it drug out so long. Everyone at the table considered leaving without paying since we seemed to have been forgotten. It was awful.
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Lyndsey Arnold
Service is slow! We booked a large party (2 tables) a week in advance and there was 1 server/bartender (same guy!) on the floor. It took 3 1/2 hrs to get us served. Apps were not even served yet when we were told they were out of Pinot Grigio....a person at our table has a shellfish allergy and after being hand delivered a fresh plate prepared in the back, the cook put shrimp on his plate. When asked to replace the food, we received an attitude. 4th time weve been here with awful service. Will not return.
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Lea Mitchell
Ichiban had the most delicious and freshest tasting food Ive eaten in a very long time. My husband and I ate there on a Saturday afternoon and were wowed by the flavors of the food. I only hope that the food is always as good as it was on my first visit. I have told family, friends and coworkers about my experience. I will definitely be eating there again!
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ashlyn rourk-stallings
Been here a couple of times. Food was very nice. On mothers day however they only had one sushi chef and where not really busy even for it being a holiday. With two young ones we waited over an hour for our sushi. Other people that came after us where getting there orders after complaining several times to the waiter we left with no food.
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Sagid A. Elhillali
My friends and I eat a lot. Potentially to the point where we need to seek help but its totally worth it. The lunch specials are crazy good and cheap! Service staff is great; hibachi chefs are entertaining and the sushi is among the best in Charleston. Its a great little place away from downtown and I always bring out of town guests here
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George Richardson
WOW. Utterly WOW. You think youve tried all types of Japanese food until you come here. Pretty much a hole in a wall, but once you find it, you will keep coming back for more. Everything hits the spot and is exciting to eat. This place will keep you guessing and wanting more and that my friends is what makes a restaurant special....
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Jenna Ferguson
Very entertaining dining experience! Vast menu choices, wonderful cooks that always seem to enjoy what they do, and flavorful food in plenty! If you go at a busy time, youll get a community feel from the way the tables are set up. Definitely more fun with more people at the table! Great place. Only place Ill eat shrimp!
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Adam Heikkila
We sat at a clean booth. Our waiter was nice and attentive. Food came out in a timely manner. My fried rice was undercooked, it tasted like margarine. Hibachi steak came medium like asked. Vegetables were good. Calamari was cooked as it should and the sauce was good. Overall good experience, will return.
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Cary Duke
What a lovely surprise! You drive up to this old shopping center which looks like its been here forever. Then you walk through the door into Mr Miyagis backyard. Great decor and ambience. The sushi was very good. The pad Thai was excellent. Well be back for the best sushi we have had in Charleston.
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Robin Burdick
5 Stars Baby!!!! Our waiter, Colin was fast, totally on top of things and beyond hilarious:) He made our eating experience sooo enjoyable....we left with our bellies full and a smile on our face. Definitely recommend! Go and ask for Colin and the teriyaki chicken... you wont be disappointed!
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Michael Marty
Wow, what a great place! Super friendly staff by all. We sat at the sushi bar and enjoyed watching Leo create all the wonderful sushi for everyone in the restaurant. We were very pleased with the sushi, and the service. Definitely recommend Ichiban and we will return.
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Christine Brunker-Jennings
Absolutely love this place!!! My husband I are frequen customers. The sushi is some of the best in the state! If you havent tried the Sushi lasagna you dont know what your missing! The hibachi is exellent and the staff is so friendly! Bar far one of my favorites!!!
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Alison Frasier
EXTREMELY disappointed by my visit. I will NOT be returning! No way you can charge that amount of money for that portion of food! The cook and server were amazing and it is not their fault by any means, but the management really needs to reevaluate their prices!
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Abbie Aulds
My husband and I went for date night and the staff was fantastic! James was very attentive and made sure our dining experience was wonderful! Lando was the most entertaining chef and the food was even better!!!! We will be back with a large group of friends!!
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Rose Rifford
I went to Ichiban with my daughter and family for lunch over Thanksgiving holiday.. was visiting from Kansas. I absolutely loved the orange chicken.. also the sushi is fabulous here... will definitely be a return customer when I am back in Charleston..
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Jayde Marie Senise
I love this place!!!! We go here a lot. Its extremely delicious and the service has never once been anything short of outstanding. Never waited long for food either. They definitely have their stuff together and its always a great experience!
