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Ichiban

Ichiban

4905 Courthouse St, 23188, Williamsburg, United States

Tea • Asian • Sushi • Chinese


"Ichiban wants to be a Japanese restaurant, I think, but they do too good a job on Chinese food—and the entire Peninsula has been suffering for good Chinese food since Steve Hsieh died and the Ming Gate in Hampton shut down a-many years ago now. So I have I think always ordered Chinese food at Ichiban—and usually Peking Duck, although today the price is through the roof at $49.00, AND apparently now you have to make an ADVANCE RESERVATION if you want to order it. Which I found out Monday night, January 10, 2022, when Sheila and I arrived hungry and cold and grateful to find a good restaurant open on a Monday night. Also on the menu BUT NOT REQUIRING AN ADVANCE RESERVATION is Ichiban’s House Special Crispy Duck with Chinese Vegetables, with sides of fried rice and wonton soup. So I ordered that, and Sheila ordered Moo Shu Chicken, which was accompanied only by the traditional pancakes. All the food was very good, and it was comforting on a cold night to be dining once more at Ichiban, which has always proved dependable, and occasionally inspired. I sense they are painfully understaffed during the plague, but the waiter raced around most energetically, refilling our cups of very good green tea twice during the course of the evening. I only noticed my deep-fried Crispy Duck chunks were warm rather than hot when served, but Sheila’s Moo Shu Chicken was quite hot, so that was all right! Both dishes were quite generous in size, but I was very hungry and ate everything on my plate. Sheila was satisfied to take half of her food home for later. Mention was made by another reviewer of the “old-fashioned” interior, so I did take one photograph to give you an idea of the present dining area layout. Ichiban is scrupulously clean and all the staff wear their masks as if they were well aware of the value of keeping themselves and their customers healthy. A nice place to visit!"

Tokyo One Sushi Grill

Tokyo One Sushi Grill

3945 Central Expy, 75023, Plano, US, United States

Sushi • Grill • Casual • Japanese


"I recently returned because I was craving sushi and didn’t want to drive to Carrollton for my usual spot. It was pretty crowded on a Friday night, but we arrived after the dinner rush, so there wasn’t a long wait. They’ve returned to the buffet style instead of having to order from the server, which was a nice change. The sushi was decent, but it seemed like it had been sitting out for a while, as not many people were taking it. I tried a bit of everything, and while the quality was acceptable, it was what you’d expect from all-you-can-eat sushi. We arrived about 45 minutes before closing, but they were already beginning to clean up the area. My boyfriend was waiting for the chef to restock the inari sushi, but they never did, which was disappointing. They also offer hot pot, but it’s just a plain broth with a counter for vegetables and seafood. They didn’t have any sliced meats, which was a letdown. There is a small menu on the table for items you can order from the server, though I didn’t notice it until the end. It includes options like grilled oysters, eel nigiri, ramen, and soups. However, most of the entrees seemed to have been sitting out for a while and didn’t look very appetizing. I imagine the best time to go is during peak dinner hours if you want fresher food. I do enjoy their dessert bar, which has a nice selection ranging from crème brûlée to fresh fruit. If you want ice cream, you have to ask the server to bring some; they offer red bean, vanilla, and chocolate. It took us quite a while to get hold of a server as it seemed they were understaffed. Even once we did, they forgot half of what we ordered. They currently have an all-you-can-eat crab legs option for $45 on weekends, with a separate area designated for the crab legs. They looked quite large, but since I’m not a fan, we opted for the regular dinner menu at $37. I found the price to be a bit steep for what you get, especially since my boyfriend isn't a sushi lover. It was nice to revisit, but I think I’d prefer to save my money for the all-you-can-eat sushi in Carrollton, which offers a better overall experience for the same price."