Ichiban

Some of the best sushi in Chico. It's the twin sister restaurant to Big Tuna and features the same menu but it seems to always have more availability and open tables and the atmosphere allows for better conversation for groups. The food is always excellent. Never have had bad service here

Excellent food and attentive service. Sushi was fresh and the combo I got was pretty good. The salmon was overcooked, but still edible and tasty.

This place was just ok. Visiting from the Bay Area and compared to sushi spots there this one was too pricey for the portions they gave. Rolls were on the thin side compared to other places. Ordered a shrimp katsu curry and it only had 3 peices of shrimp. Ordered a spicy scallop roll for $14 and the peices of scallop were tiny. The atmosphere was nice and our server was friendly and attentive. The portions compared to price aren't really worth it though.

Izakaya Ichiban: A Decent Spot for Sushi Izakaya Ichiban is a popular spot in Chico for Japanese cuisine, offering a cozy and inviting atmosphere that’s great for a casual meal. My recent visit was enjoyable overall, though there are a few areas where the experience could be improved. The Good: ✔ The restaurant has a warm and welcoming ambiance, making it a comfortable place to dine. ✔ The staff was friendly and attentive, contributing to a pleasant experience. ✔ The kitchen, tables and chairs were all very clean. Areas for Improvement: 🔹 The sushi rice was softer than expected, which affected the texture of the rolls. A slight adjustment could enhance the overall balance of each bite. 🔹 The sauces had a familiar, pre-made taste rather than the fresh, house-made flavors that elevate s

The Japanese Tacos are delicious! They have crab mix, spicy tuna mix or avocado to cost from. Below I went with spicy tuna with avocado added; full stop, YUM. We also had takoyaki, a crunch roll and a shiso fly roll with regular tabiko since I'm not a fan of the wasabi tabiko. They were just ok. I'm not sure if it's the quality of the fish or if it wasn't super fresh, but this is the third time in a row my daughter and I both were like it's just ok sushi. We went on President's Day and it was quite busy so the service was slow which is too be expected. There's plenty of seating, the atmosphere is nice and the bathroom was clean. Usually we go here to grab a quick bite before weekly shopping at WinCo and Costco because the location is convenient.