I have been going to Ichiban for about 5 year now and I haven't found any place in the area that is better. This is by far my favorite sushi place. Always good food.
(5)
Anne F.
Haven't had sushi for years. This restaurant was recommended by the locals. Waitress was super nice and helpful. Had the beef bento box and salmon/avocado nigeri with mango sauce. Very tasty.
(4)
Kayhan K.
If you want good Sushi don't come here. The miso soup was old and the bento box was undercooked. We couldn't eat the seared tuna (we didn't want to chance it) and left half of each of the two additional rolls we ordered. For good sushi in Rapid, go to Mt. Fuji in the MALL.
(1)
Tvl B.
I've had the pleasure of ding at Ichiban for dinner and for lunch and the dinner was definitely better. The undercook Bento box was cold and soggy at lunch yet the dinner meal had hot fresh tempera. Different cooks?
(3)
Sean G.
I'm from out of town and here in RC for a job (and No, not to wack someone for the Mob). Instead of the normal "whack-a-mole" theme restaurant selection, our group of three went here, and each one of us was happy and satisfied when we left. I ordered the noodles with tempura chicken and egg & brown broth.....OMFG it was GOOD !! My co-workers had sushi and REALLY raved about the quality and flavor of their selections. And....AND.....they gave us hot towels to wipe our hands & faces with....sadly, we couldn't keep the towels (so I just stole one from my hotel room). They serve alcohol and the wait staff is friendly and helpful! Inside is clean, and minimal - not a lot of clutter. The focus is on the food !!! Go & eat - it's worth it !
(5)
Rusty M.
I enjoyed this place! The waitresses were super polite and welcoming. I waited a while to try SD sushi just because I've traveled the world and know good sushi, i will definitely come back! Their red dragon and coconut rolls were great!
(5)
Dennis K.
We've been quite fond of sushi since our days in the Bay Area. Since moving to Rapid City we've visited Ichiban quite often and consistently enjoy their food. Their teriyahi bento boxes are always very good. The sukiyaki is outstanding. The tekka maki is always excellent, and the seared tuna has been the best we've ever had. The staff is always friendly and we've never left unhappy with the quality of the service or the food.
(4)
Ben S.
Good place and very friendly staff. I stopped in after a really long day and had a pleasant and relatively quick meal - very much appreciated the speedy service. I sat at the sushi bar so I could chat with the chef a little. The nigiri was the usual stuff and very middle of the road. I noticed a wide variety of rolls on their menu and asked what they offered which was uniquely theirs. I received a recommendation to try the 'over the top' roll. I'm glad I accepted the recommendation! I would have a hard time describing this as a sushi roll based on the construction and presentation. First of all, it involves no nori. Secondly, it is served fresh from the oven. Third, good luck eating it with chopsticks (the fork was recommended and used). The best way to describe this roll is literally - it involves rice, either shrimp or calamari (your choice), cream cheese, and avocado. All of that is wrapped in a thin piece of salmon, topped with some spicy mayo, and baked until warm and the fish is mostly cooked. Sprinkle some scallions on top and serve. Again, not sure it really constitutes sushi but it certainly made for a good entree. It is incredibly rich and filling so don't get ambitious about what else to order if you have one of these in mind. As an added bonus, they even offer a military discount!
(4)
Jessica W.
This place is pretty small but clean. We were seated right away but our waitress was really busy and we didnt really get good service. It's kind of uncomfortable/dive-y, definetly not romantic or a intimate dinner spot. It would be good for lunch or if you have a lot of kids with you. The sushi itself was priced great, the rolls were loose though and very cheesy/bready. Very large portions for your money. If you like your sushi more Americanized (think cream cheese and deep fried tastiness) then this might be a good spot for you.
(2)
Jennifer F.
Meh. It's what you'd expect for sushi in South Dakota. Don't get me wrong - when they opened in 2005, we were THRILLED to finally have a sushi joint in town. And it's not bad, but a lot of their offerings are pretty comparable to what you'd get in a grocery store in a bigger town. Anything with "krab" is actually chopped up krab "salad" of some kind, and a lot of the fancier rolled are drowned in mayonnaise based sauce (you might consider these rolls with the sauce on the side). The rice is hit-and-miss - sometimes it's fine, sometimes it's obviously less-than-fresh. Prices seem a little higher than they ought to be, but not sky-high. On the positive, the restaurant is big - it's a great place for a large gathering, and there are plenty of offerings for non-sushi eaters. The kids menu is great - very inexpensive and good options for children (I especially like how the chefs take the time to make the children's plates visually appealing - this goes a long way with the younger crowd). The restaurant is spotless, and the staff is friendly. It's not far off I-90, so it's not a bad option for travellers. Not mind-blowing, but not bad, either.
(3)
Geordy O.
Pot stickers edamame miso soup. Nice people. I didn't think the food was awesome, but the staff was nice.
(2)
Rachel A.
Adequate, and they offer a military discount, but it's quite uncomfortable if you eat there, and the food isn't that good. Better sushi at Hana's.
(3)
Rick K.
I was recently in Japan and the sushi here is equal to what I experienced there. That's pretty remarkable when you consider Ichiban is 1,500 miles from the nearest ocean!
(5)
Travis B.
for the longest time this was the only place to get decent sushi in rapid city. my only complaint is that their rolls are much too big, which makes eating it a bit awkward. the sukiyaki is some of the best i've ever tasted, and their udon and ramen dishes are my kids' favorites. be a little adventurous and try the dakota roll sometime...steak tips sushi sounds weird but is actually really quite good.
(3)
Keelin C.
I know what you are thinking. Sushi in Rapid City? I generally have a rule that I don't eat sushi when I get TOO far inland (thanks Jeff). This is my exception. While living in Rapid we ate at Ichiban at least once a week. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy. There is limited seating, but magically there always seem to be enough tables. The sushi chefs are knowledgeable and fun to talk to if you decide to sit at the bar. All-in-all I miss Ichiban it's a greatest little sushi house in South Dakota.
(5)
Kb W.
As a vegan family visiting Rapid City we were SO excited to find this restau. We had a delicious dinner of edamame, tofu and amazing grilled veggies (seriously -- the green onion was exceptional), veggie tempura and veggie sushi. We all really enjoyed our meal. The servers seemed overwhelmed but they were sweet young women. Definitely recommend. Good for vegetarian and families with Special Needs.
(4)
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Address :1109 W Omaha St,Ste A
Rapid City, SD, 57701
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Leah S.
I have been going to Ichiban for about 5 year now and I haven't found any place in the area that is better. This is by far my favorite sushi place. Always good food.
(5)Anne F.
Haven't had sushi for years. This restaurant was recommended by the locals. Waitress was super nice and helpful. Had the beef bento box and salmon/avocado nigeri with mango sauce. Very tasty.
(4)Kayhan K.
If you want good Sushi don't come here. The miso soup was old and the bento box was undercooked. We couldn't eat the seared tuna (we didn't want to chance it) and left half of each of the two additional rolls we ordered. For good sushi in Rapid, go to Mt. Fuji in the MALL.
(1)Tvl B.
I've had the pleasure of ding at Ichiban for dinner and for lunch and the dinner was definitely better. The undercook Bento box was cold and soggy at lunch yet the dinner meal had hot fresh tempera. Different cooks?
(3)Sean G.
I'm from out of town and here in RC for a job (and No, not to wack someone for the Mob). Instead of the normal "whack-a-mole" theme restaurant selection, our group of three went here, and each one of us was happy and satisfied when we left. I ordered the noodles with tempura chicken and egg & brown broth.....OMFG it was GOOD !! My co-workers had sushi and REALLY raved about the quality and flavor of their selections. And....AND.....they gave us hot towels to wipe our hands & faces with....sadly, we couldn't keep the towels (so I just stole one from my hotel room). They serve alcohol and the wait staff is friendly and helpful! Inside is clean, and minimal - not a lot of clutter. The focus is on the food !!! Go & eat - it's worth it !
(5)Rusty M.
I enjoyed this place! The waitresses were super polite and welcoming. I waited a while to try SD sushi just because I've traveled the world and know good sushi, i will definitely come back! Their red dragon and coconut rolls were great!
(5)Dennis K.
We've been quite fond of sushi since our days in the Bay Area. Since moving to Rapid City we've visited Ichiban quite often and consistently enjoy their food. Their teriyahi bento boxes are always very good. The sukiyaki is outstanding. The tekka maki is always excellent, and the seared tuna has been the best we've ever had. The staff is always friendly and we've never left unhappy with the quality of the service or the food.
(4)Ben S.
Good place and very friendly staff. I stopped in after a really long day and had a pleasant and relatively quick meal - very much appreciated the speedy service. I sat at the sushi bar so I could chat with the chef a little. The nigiri was the usual stuff and very middle of the road. I noticed a wide variety of rolls on their menu and asked what they offered which was uniquely theirs. I received a recommendation to try the 'over the top' roll. I'm glad I accepted the recommendation! I would have a hard time describing this as a sushi roll based on the construction and presentation. First of all, it involves no nori. Secondly, it is served fresh from the oven. Third, good luck eating it with chopsticks (the fork was recommended and used). The best way to describe this roll is literally - it involves rice, either shrimp or calamari (your choice), cream cheese, and avocado. All of that is wrapped in a thin piece of salmon, topped with some spicy mayo, and baked until warm and the fish is mostly cooked. Sprinkle some scallions on top and serve. Again, not sure it really constitutes sushi but it certainly made for a good entree. It is incredibly rich and filling so don't get ambitious about what else to order if you have one of these in mind. As an added bonus, they even offer a military discount!
(4)Jessica W.
This place is pretty small but clean. We were seated right away but our waitress was really busy and we didnt really get good service. It's kind of uncomfortable/dive-y, definetly not romantic or a intimate dinner spot. It would be good for lunch or if you have a lot of kids with you. The sushi itself was priced great, the rolls were loose though and very cheesy/bready. Very large portions for your money. If you like your sushi more Americanized (think cream cheese and deep fried tastiness) then this might be a good spot for you.
(2)Jennifer F.
Meh. It's what you'd expect for sushi in South Dakota. Don't get me wrong - when they opened in 2005, we were THRILLED to finally have a sushi joint in town. And it's not bad, but a lot of their offerings are pretty comparable to what you'd get in a grocery store in a bigger town. Anything with "krab" is actually chopped up krab "salad" of some kind, and a lot of the fancier rolled are drowned in mayonnaise based sauce (you might consider these rolls with the sauce on the side). The rice is hit-and-miss - sometimes it's fine, sometimes it's obviously less-than-fresh. Prices seem a little higher than they ought to be, but not sky-high. On the positive, the restaurant is big - it's a great place for a large gathering, and there are plenty of offerings for non-sushi eaters. The kids menu is great - very inexpensive and good options for children (I especially like how the chefs take the time to make the children's plates visually appealing - this goes a long way with the younger crowd). The restaurant is spotless, and the staff is friendly. It's not far off I-90, so it's not a bad option for travellers. Not mind-blowing, but not bad, either.
(3)Geordy O.
Pot stickers edamame miso soup. Nice people. I didn't think the food was awesome, but the staff was nice.
(2)Rachel A.
Adequate, and they offer a military discount, but it's quite uncomfortable if you eat there, and the food isn't that good. Better sushi at Hana's.
(3)Rick K.
I was recently in Japan and the sushi here is equal to what I experienced there. That's pretty remarkable when you consider Ichiban is 1,500 miles from the nearest ocean!
(5)Travis B.
for the longest time this was the only place to get decent sushi in rapid city. my only complaint is that their rolls are much too big, which makes eating it a bit awkward. the sukiyaki is some of the best i've ever tasted, and their udon and ramen dishes are my kids' favorites. be a little adventurous and try the dakota roll sometime...steak tips sushi sounds weird but is actually really quite good.
(3)Keelin C.
I know what you are thinking. Sushi in Rapid City? I generally have a rule that I don't eat sushi when I get TOO far inland (thanks Jeff). This is my exception. While living in Rapid we ate at Ichiban at least once a week. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy. There is limited seating, but magically there always seem to be enough tables. The sushi chefs are knowledgeable and fun to talk to if you decide to sit at the bar. All-in-all I miss Ichiban it's a greatest little sushi house in South Dakota.
(5)Kb W.
As a vegan family visiting Rapid City we were SO excited to find this restau. We had a delicious dinner of edamame, tofu and amazing grilled veggies (seriously -- the green onion was exceptional), veggie tempura and veggie sushi. We all really enjoyed our meal. The servers seemed overwhelmed but they were sweet young women. Definitely recommend. Good for vegetarian and families with Special Needs.
(4)