Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse - Evanston

Absolutely fantastic, as always. The food is delicious, with many unique offerings. The BBQ squid and nagimakii are personal favorites. All of the sushi rolls are banger.

What a great experience. We stopped here on the way home to Salt Lake City from Grand Teton. I got the tempura shrimp bento box that came with California sushi, rice, soup, and more. It all tasted good bring an appetite as their serving size was quite large, even for lunch.If you are going through Evanston on a trip, you should definitely consider dining here. It is a true small town gem of a restaurant.

What a great gem in Evanston! I had hibachi lunch there three or four times over the time of my project there. Every time, it was really quite delicious. The most recent time was definitely my best. I got the filet mignon lunch special (for $14.95! and the meat was very tender and very flavorful! The rice was run of the mill and so were the veggies. Nothing spectacular. But the mushroom broth it hit the spot! It was just the right amount of umami and salty for me. I could've drank a whole cup of that!

Just had a disappointing experience at Ichiban; curious given the jubilant reviews below. Service was rushed and unfriendly. The Chef's Special had a simple miso soup upfront (in Japan you get that at the end of the meal), a bowl of iceberg lettuce with a plain sauce, and the terriyaki NY tenderloin with steamed rice and asparagus. The asparagus tips were nicely al dente, the lower asparagus halves were too hard. The tenderloin consisted of unruly chunks of meat, overcooked and too dry. The terriyaki sauce was a bit watery. The rice was ok though. All in all, not a nice meal. On the floor under the table were leftover sushi; we noticed too late ...

4.4/5In a place where dining expectations might be modest, Ichiban emerges as a champ. Surrounded by acres of blacktop and an unassuming exterior, the restaurant juxtaposes its exterior with a clean, well-decorated interior.The menu is familiar American-style Japanese with an array of rolls and signature dishes. A highlight for me was the commendable presentation and quality. A small caveat to my overall satisfaction was the overly salty fried calamari. Despite that, it retained its crispness and flavor.The staff is not only plentiful but also amiable, efficient, and ever eager to assist.Ichiban is more than just a pit stop in Evanston; it’s a delight that promises a pleasant surprise. I anticipate my next visit!Parking: Thousands of parking spots