Ichiban Sushi

Just ate at the location, and I am now not feeling so well. The tuna smelt off, maybe the fish isn’t as good because they are not getting the clientele they have had previously. I wouldn’t be going back anytime soon!!!

Was watching a Japan-​themed movie and my friend and I decided that sushi would be the perfect post-​movie dinner. It was late, but when we arrived, we were still greeted warmly, given a complimentary appetizer, and thoroughly enjoyed our meals.
Really well-​priced for the quality! We both got sushi combo sets — really simple, so no spicy mayo or deep fried whatever that normally mask poor quality fish. My friend, who lived in BC for many years (where, as I recall, the sushi fish is *super* fresh tasting), thought the sushi here was very good.
Lastly, I’m kinda grossed out by salmon sushi lately — it tastes fatty and artificial to me — so, not sure if this place gets a different type or cut of salmon, but it is by FAR the best raw salmon I’ve had for a LONG time.

horrendous!
nice service, but the food was unbearable… not fresh and things were nuked… wouldnt return

The interior, the façade and hand-​written signs are dated, but don’t be fooled. They do sushi well. The price is right and the fish is fresh. This is a great place to take out or eat-​in. Staff are always very nice. Keep up the good work.

This place is great! Ordered take out and everything was super fresh. Close to my apartment and I can’t believe I didn’t visit sooner. Had the rainbow roll and sashimi as dinner for one on a Saturday night. Came with a salad and miso soup to go, but while
I waited they gave me a small appetizer. Super friendly and attentive… Who doesn’t love places that make you feel welcomed? I gave it 5 stars because there wasn’t anything I felt the need to knock off a star for… Will be back :)

Every piece of sashimi we ordered had bones in it. The fish quality seemed alright, but every bite was hazardous. Had to throw the entire order out.

This is my favourite sushi place. Because it is close to where I work, but also because it is delicious, consistent and fast with great staff and very welcoming atmosphere.
I started going here just to get take-​out, but it’s so nice to be there, I usually eat in the restaurant.
And the appetizers on the house… LOVE that!

Incredibly welcoming and friendly staff! Commonly mentioned on Unilocal for a reason.
Sushi is great, sashimi is great, everything I’ve had on the menu is great and I’ve probably been here a good couple dozen times.
The chef constantly gives appetizers on the house too.
The actual atmosphere is nice. Warm, cozy, clean and quiet. I really can’t complain, but I’m also not a sushi snob, so maybe this review should be taken with a grain of salt. I do know fresh sushi when I have it and they haven’t let me down yet.

Always really friendly, Ichiban Sushi (which I don’t think is connected to the chain of the same name) is a great place for quick bite of lunch or a longer dinner. Their lunch specials of Sushi and Sashimi are fresh and well priced. Great place for Sushi in King West!

Yummy sushi, with a good vegetarian selection. Apparently, if you eat in, the service is fantastic (free samples, large portions, cheerful servers), but we got take-​out so missed out on all that.
The food is tasty and reasonably priced, but the lunch special is supposed to come with dessert, which they left out of our take-​away boxes. (Makes sense if it’s something like green tea ice cream, but there’s no discount for take-​out.) I’d go back and eat there next time.

Came here because I assumed since Ichiban was a franchised restaurant, it would taste the same at any location since I gave the one on Queens Quay a good rating. I found out that I was definitely wrong; the taste and quality of the sushi solely depend on the chef who makes it. The sushi here was dull in flavour, not very fresh ingredients as the rice was VERY DRY, the maki rolls did not melt in my mouth as they were very hard to chew. Yeah, it was nice that the restaurant gave us a few freebies (miso soup and calamari) but it still didn’t impress me much. Food was nothing special, nothing to die for or recommend.

I heard that it was a franchise a few years ago and then I ate at another place by the same name and it was terrible.
So beware, this is the ONLY Ichiban Sushi restaurant in Toronto that is worth eating at. At least that Ive tried so far.
The cuts are really clean, the staff is super nice, they will even remember you and your order after only a few times through the door, and the portions are decent.
They dont do delivery, but if you live in the area, this is the only place youre doing pick up from for sure.
Its also really good for vegetarians. Great non fish selection if you happen to be eating with a vegan.