Ichiban – Japanese
At Ichiban, the simple pleasure of a perfectly chilled beverage takes center stage, from the effervescent pop of classic sodas to the nostalgic comfort of golden, house-brewed sweet tea. Whether you’re cooling off with a tart, hand-crafted lemonade or sharing a large bottle of fizz with friends, the relaxed atmosphere makes every sip feel like a refreshing pause in a busy day.
338 Central Avenue, City of Albany, New York 12304 +15184320358 http://www.ichibancentral.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, low-carb, halal, dairy-free, keto, nut-free, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, atkins, renal, raw-food, alkaline, aip, tlc, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Ichiban rave about the tasty food and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the cozy atmosphere that creates a truly memorable dining experience. Guests love the friendly and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff’s expertise and warm approach make every visit feel special. Celebrated for its inviting ambiance and consistent quality, the restaurant is praised for providing a comfortable and welcoming setting that is perfect for a relaxed dinner.
Menu
Beverages
- 2-Liter Soda - $5.99: Variety of flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- 2 Litter 7 UP - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Diet Pepsi - $1.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pepsi - $1.95
- Sprite - $1.95
- Ginger Ale - $1.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Snapple - $2.95
- Orange Soda - $1.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Homemade Lemonade - $2.95
- Homemade Sweet Iced Tea - $2.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $1.25
Appetizers
- Crab Rangoon (8) - $8.85: (8) Pieces. Served with sweet and sour sauce on the side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Dumplings (8) - $9.5: Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Egg Roll - $2.7: Pork & Vegetable Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roll - $2.7: Only vegetable Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumplings (8) - $9.5: Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Egg Roll - $2.7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Spring Roll (2) - $4.95: Vegetables only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp (6pcs) - $10.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cold Sesame Noodles - $8.35: Noodles, cucumber, peanut sauce, and sesame seeds with special sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki Sticks (2) - $8.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $10.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $9.95: Served with red sauce on the side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Spare Ribs 4pcs (Long Bone-In) - $15.95: (4) Pieces. Served with BBQ Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Spare Rib - $12.95: Served with BBQ sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki on Stick (2) - $7.25 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Wonton - $5.5: Hot & Spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Crab Sticks (5) - $9.5: (5) Pieces. Imitation Crabmeat With ketchup on the side Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks (6) - $8.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Donut (10) - $7.25: (10) pieces, sugar donut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fried Calamari - $8.99: Served with Katsu sauce on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $5.5: Deep fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp on a Stick - $10.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7.1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Scallops (10) - $9.5: (10) Pieces. Served with ketchup on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Nuggets (10) - $8.35: (10) pieces. Served with ketchup on the side. Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bourbon Chicken - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pu Pu Platter - $24.95: (2) spare ribs, (2) chicken sticks, (2) egg rolls, (4) crab rangoon, (2) sweet and sour shrimp, (4) fried scallops Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Wonton (10) - $9.55: (10) pieces. Deep fried with garlic sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wontons (10) - $8.35: (10) pieces. Served with red sauce on the side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish - $13.25: No bone, served with tartar sauce on the side Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Teriyaki - $19.95: Whole squid with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza (6) - $8.35: (6) dumplings with your choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $8.95: Fried tofu with tempura sauce on the side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Appetizer - $11.95: 5 pcs sushi Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Appetizer - $16.2: (7) pieces of sashimi, raw fish Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai (6) - $7.95: Steam Shrimp dumplings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $6.6: Boiled soybean with little salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Yaki - $8.95: Fried eggplant with sesame sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Appetizer - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Kani Salad - $7.8: Crab meat tempura flakes cucumber tobiko with spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Avocado Salad - $14.35: Raw fish and avocado with spicy mayo Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Avocado Salad - $14.35: Raw fish and avocado with spicy mayo Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $9.5: Lettuce, cucumber, carrots and ginger dressing with seaweed salad on top Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $7.5: Lettuce, cucumber, carrot, broccoli served with ginger dressing on the side. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Wonton Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Drop Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Egg Drop Soup - $5.7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $5.7 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Soup - $4.75: Hot & Spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Rice Soup - $5.7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $4.2 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Noodle Soup - $5.7 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Tom Yum Shrimp Soup - $15.5: Hot & Spicy Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi & Maki Rolls
- Avocado Roll - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Roll - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll - $7.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alligator Roll - $19.5: Salmon, avocado and crunch inside, topped with eel and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angry Dragon Roll - $17.95: Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura with spicy crab on top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll - $17.5: Spicy tuna with tempura crunch roll topped with avocado spicy mayo and chili sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ichiban Tempura Roll (10pcs) - $19.95: Eel, salmon, avocado, shrimp, massago, crispy lightly battered and deep fried Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $16.5: Crab meat, Cucumber avocado inside, on top salmon tuna & white fish Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- General Tso's Chicken - $11.95: Spicy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Chicken - $11.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Happy Family - $23.95: Chicken, beef, jumbo shrimp, pork, scallops, crab meat and mixed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dragon & Phoenix - $20.35: Fresh jumbo shrimp with vegetables in a white sauce on one side and spicy General Tso's chicken on the other side. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Triple Delight - $22.75: Jumbo shrimp, tender fillet of beef and sliced chicken breast sauteed with broccoli, carrots, Chinese vegetables and baby corn in brown sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken with Broccoli - $10.95: Served with White Rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Broccoli - $11.5: Served with White Rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp with Broccoli - $11.5: Served with White Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Entree - $21.5: Served with white rice and Miso soup Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki Entree - $22.95: Served white rice and Miso soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Fried Rice
- Plain Fried Rice - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $8.35 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Fried Rice - $10.25: Served with chicken, pork, shrimp, and vegetable. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lo Mein - $9.5 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Lo Mein - $9.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Special Lo Mein - $10.95: Served with chicken, pork, shrimp, and vegetable. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun - $17.95: Beef scallion bean sprout with chow fun noodle. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Singapore Mai Fun - $17.95: Chicken, shrimp, and pork with curry sauce, vegetables, and egg. Spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Mayo (side) - $1.25 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Noodle - $0.6 Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Ichiban
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- Kuma Ani Express — Japanese
- Tengu Asian Bistro — Japanese
- Kuma Ani — Japanese
- Samurai — Japanese
- Hanzo Japanese Steakhouse — Japanese
- Koto — Japanese
- Nishiki Sushi — Japanese
- Sushi X Lounge — Japanese
- Soho — Japanese
- Iron Coffee Co. — American
- Noho Pizza — Italian
