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Ichiban Japanese Restaurant is a premier dining destination in Ames, IA, offering an authentic Japanese restaurant experience. Located at 117 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014, our restaurant is dedicated to serving the freshest and highest-quality ingredients in a warm and inviting atmosphere. From sushi to ramen, our menu features a wide range of traditional Japanese dishes that are sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, our friendly staff is always happy to provide exceptional service. Come visit us today and discover why we're the go-to Japanese restaurant in Ames!

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Ichiban Japanese Restaurant serves authentic and flavorful dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Their sushi selection is impressive, and the service is attentive and friendly. While prices are slightly higher, the quality and portion sizes make it a great value.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

OpenTable: 4.6/5

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Isaac Miller
Isaac Miller -Google user
a year ago
The miso soup and shrimp tempura were our favorite starters. I got a spicy pork ramen bowl + bear roll and my wife got their angel wing roll and California roll. We will definitely be coming back in the future.
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Ichiban Ramen, Tempura Shrimp
Alexis Fliss
Alexis Fliss -Google user
3 years ago
Whoever thought of the mozzarella crab Rangoon is an absolute genius!! I wanted to try a new restaurant for my birthday today and was not disappointed. The food was amazing! We got the spicy miso Ramen 10/10 would recommend and the lemon salmon bento box...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50
Christian Jackson
Christian Jackson -Google user
3 years ago
I know authentic ramen, and this place has it. I've struggled to find good Japanese food in Iowa. Yet alone good, authentic ramen. Inchiban blew me away - the ramen was absolutely fantastic, even better than highly rated places in Chicago. My girlfriend and I had a...Read More
David Wnek
David Wnek -Google user
3 years ago
With a commanding spot in the middle of Welch Ave, Ichiban offers a reasonable selection of Japanese eats, notably sushi and ramen, particularly this far inland. The atmosphere is classy yet unpretentious, welcoming to both date nights and casual dinners with friends. The food is excellent...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30
YoannaY
YoannaY -Google user
a year ago
We were here for the Odyssey of the mind competition. Just Google randomly and found a Japanese restaurant. We ordered 3 sets (rice and meat) and 1 ramen (noodles ) 🍜 The food is yummy! We went there again for Sushi (take away) on the next day. It's...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Juhi Shah
Juhi Shah -Google user
2 years ago
We ordered Veggie Spicy Miso Ramen and Cucumber, Avocado & Cream Cheese Sushi Roll. Both the dishes were very tasty. The ambiance is also good. Also, located in a very convenient place.
Dine inLunch$10–20
Noreen Vizecky
Noreen Vizecky -Google user
3 years ago
This place was awesome. Very great customer service. Food was amazing. That ramen was tasty, sushi was so delicious. Can't wait to go back here again.
Dine inLunch$20–30
Harika Nalika
Harika Nalika -Google user
11 months ago
The environment was soo good. The food was delicious, didn't have to wait for long. I'm in love with Ichiban ramen.you get soo much food. The chatsu pork makes me feel like I'm in naruto lol. Its only 11 $ which is great for students.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Ichiban Ramen
David Hemken
David Hemken -Google user
4 years ago
New Sushi in Ames. It has taken a while for this place to open and it was well worth the wait. The Ramen is really good with a depth of flavor and plenty of ingredients. The Sushi is really fresh and clean...Read More
James Horsley
James Horsley -Google user
a year ago
Smaller restaurant but that means the service is always pretty prompt. Got pork tonkatsu bento which came with rice, salad, and gyoza for $12 — good price for a lot of food. Would recommend if you want Japanese food in Ames / campus area. Bonus...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20
B Rice
B Rice -Google user
2 years ago
The ramen is very good! Very rich flavor. It compares to the best ramen I've had in other larger cities.
Kate Lesker
Kate Lesker -Google user
3 years ago
The sushi here is delicious. We got a first look at a new roll Ichiban is rolling out, the Pink Panther, and loved it. Also, the soft-shell crab roll was great!
Dine inDinner
Derpy Dashie
Derpy Dashie -Google user
3 years ago
I had the angel wing roll and the miso soup. Best miss I've ever had, and I lived in Asia for two years! Great portions and beautiful, fresh food.
Dine inDinner$10–20
Karl Tolentino
Karl Tolentino -Google user
3 years ago
Personally my favorite restaurant in Ames. Dine-in or take out, the food is amazing. The staff and owner are very nice and I don’t have to break the bank every time I go. Definitely a must try
Mandie Winward
Mandie Winward -Google user
2 weeks ago
Yesterday was my second time eating here. The food is always great. The people working are very pleasant.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Sushi, Ichiban Ramen, GyozaVery quiet3-4 peopleSomewhat difficult to find parking
Di Scarmon
Di Scarmon -Google user
3 months ago
Had some issues ordering online, but an employee took care of it even on his day off. Left a bad review before because I was upset and it wasn't fair.
Atmosphere: 4
zachiga
zachiga -Google user
a year ago
We did the lunch bento and it was a 5/5 from both my girlfriend and I. It was incredibly great for the value! ($11-$14 for a box) I’d recommend for the price and taste. Also they do have forks for the people who don’t like chop...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Joey Kester
Joey Kester -Google user
11 months ago
I have never written a review before nor thought I would ever write one. But my experience changed that. I got their signature angel sushi and it was by far the best sushi I have had in my life. 10/10 am definitely coming again.
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Macaria Boogaloochard
Macaria Boogaloochard -Google user
a year ago
Lovely quiet restaurant with delicious food. The ramen is delicious and filling, and at about 11 dollars a bowl it feels like a meal for a king. The broths are flavorful, the meats are cooked to perfection, the boiled eggs warm and soft, the noodles...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Kassandra C
Kassandra C -Google user
a year ago
I love Ichiban. It doesn’t matter if I order delivery, take out, or am picking up for doordash orders the people are always very kind and prompt with assisting. The food is always delicious and hot, the shrimp tempura is so so yummy one of my...Read More
Take outLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Gyoza, California Roll, Tempura ShrimpPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Paid parking lotParking is cheap behind the building down that alley.

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