Sushi Reference: Ichiban

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Ichiban

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7310 Burnet Road.
Austin, Texas
South of Anderson Lane.
Voice: +1 (512) 452-2883.
Fax: +1 (512) 452-2982.
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Sample prices:

Ama ebi nigiri (sweet shrimp), 2 pieces, $7.95
Ebi nigiri (shrimp), 2 pieces, $3.95
Hamachi nigiri (yellowtail), 2 pieces, $4.95
Hotategai nigiri (scallops), 2 pieces, $4.25
Ika nigiri (squid), 2 pieces, $3.95
Maguro nigiri (tuna), 2 pieces, $4.95
Saba nigiri (mackeral), 2 pieces, $3.95
Sake nigiri (salmon), 2 pieces, $4.50
Tai nigiri (snapper), 2 pieces, $3.95
Tako nigiri (octopus), 2 pieces, $4.25
Tamago nigiri (egg omelet), 2 pieces, $2.95
Unagi nigiri (eel), 2 pieces, $4.75
Ikura gunkan maki (salmon roe), 2 pieces, $4.95
Tobiko gunkan maki (smelt/flying fish roe), 2 pieces, $4.25
Uni gunkan maki (sea urchin), 2 pieces, $7.95
California roll, 6 pieces, $3.95
Tekka maki (tuna roll), 6 pieces, $5.95
Hotatagai temaki (scallop hand roll), 1 piece, $4.95
Miso soup, 1 bowl, $1.45

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Comments about this restaurant:

From ``Dr V'' (real name not given) (last visit October 2003)

Variety of sushi: Usual selection.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Somewhat nicer than average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Somewhat larger than usual.

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Cleaner than usual.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Cleaner than usual.
Quality of nonsushi food: Very good.

``Ichiban is one my favorite sushi restaurants in Austin since it has none of takei (expensive) yuppified top tier sushi places. The sushi is above average to excellent. Ichiban has a full length sushi bar is a kind of old North Austin favorite. The westerized foot well tatami tables are a great choice. It is a kind of lunch place that is great for meeting friends and having an actual audible conversation. Ichiban has a kind of funky oriental restaurant with an arched bridge entrance. I would rate the food on a par with other Austin sushi joints like Shogun (far south Austin/Manchaca), Tokyo Teppan(Oakhill - in ground zero barbacue country), and other similar small, low key places. Note: I have been to the higher visibility places but tired of the inflated prices, the loudness, and the `we're so cool you should feel fortunate to dine here' attitude. I have always found this kind of Austin `foodie' attitude unwarranted and unacceptable since I've dined in places in Japan, Taiwan, and elsewhere in Asia in which the traditional politeness and welcome are the rule. So given that - I like the old Austin laid back feel of Ichiban.''

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