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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, halal, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, gerd, weight-watchers, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, aip, renal, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb, pegan
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
- 2 Litter 7 UP - $5.99
- Diet Pepsi - $1.95
- Pepsi - $1.95
- Sprite - $1.95
- Ginger Ale - $1.95
- Snapple - $2.95
- Orange Soda - $1.95
- Homemade Lemonade - $2.95
- Homemade Sweet Iced Tea - $2.95
- Bottled Water - $1.25
Appetizers
- Crab Rangoon (8) - $8.85: (8) Pieces. Served with sweet and sour sauce on the side. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Steamed Dumplings (8) - $9.5: Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Egg Roll - $2.7: Pork & Vegetable Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Roll - $2.7: Only vegetable Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Fried Dumplings (8) - $9.5: Pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Egg Roll - $2.7 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Veg Spring Roll (2) - $4.95: Vegetables only Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Jumbo Shrimp (6pcs) - $10.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cold Sesame Noodles - $8.35: Noodles, cucumber, peanut sauce, and sesame seeds with special sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Beef Teriyaki Sticks (2) - $8.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Wings - $10.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fingers - $9.95: Served with red sauce on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Spare Ribs 4pcs (Long Bone-In) - $15.95: (4) Pieces. Served with BBQ Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Boneless Spare Rib - $12.95: Served with BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Teriyaki on Stick (2) - $7.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Szechuan Wonton - $5.5: Hot & Spicy Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Crab Sticks (5) - $9.5: (5) Pieces. Imitation Crabmeat With ketchup on the side Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mozzarella Sticks (6) - $8.35 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chinese Donut (10) - $7.25: (10) pieces, sugar donut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Calamari - $8.99: Served with Katsu sauce on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Onion Rings - $5.5: Deep fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp on a Stick - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
- French Fries - $7.1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Fried Scallops (10) - $9.5: (10) Pieces. Served with ketchup on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Nuggets (10) - $8.35: (10) pieces. Served with ketchup on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bourbon Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Garlic Wonton (10) - $9.55: (10) pieces. Deep fried with garlic sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Wontons (10) - $8.35: (10) pieces. Served with red sauce on the side Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Fish - $13.25: No bone, served with tartar sauce on the side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Squid Teriyaki - $19.95: Whole squid with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gyoza (6) - $8.35: (6) dumplings with your choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Agedashi Tofu - $8.95: Fried tofu with tempura sauce on the side. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Sushi Appetizer - $11.95: 5 pcs sushi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
- Sashimi Appetizer - $16.2: (7) pieces of sashimi, raw fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Shumai (6) - $7.95: Steam Shrimp dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Edamame - $6.6: Boiled soybean with little salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Eggplant Yaki - $8.95: Fried eggplant with sesame sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Soft Shell Crab Appetizer - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salads
- Kani Salad - $7.8: Crab meat tempura flakes cucumber tobiko with spicy mayo Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing - $8.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Tuna Avocado Salad - $14.35: Raw fish and avocado with spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Candida
- Salmon Avocado Salad - $14.35: Raw fish and avocado with spicy mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food
- Seaweed Salad - $9.5: Lettuce, cucumber, carrots and ginger dressing with seaweed salad on top Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Side Salad - $7.5: Lettuce, cucumber, carrot, broccoli served with ginger dressing on the side. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
Soups
- Wonton Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Egg Drop Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Wonton Egg Drop Soup - $5.7 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $5.7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Hot & Sour Soup - $4.75: Hot & Spicy Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Chicken Rice Soup - $5.7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Miso Soup - $4.2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Vegetable Soup - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Shrimp Noodle Soup - $5.7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Thai Tom Yum Shrimp Soup - $15.5: Hot & Spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
Sushi & Maki Rolls
- Avocado Roll - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Cucumber Roll - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- California Roll - $7.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $8.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
- Alligator Roll - $19.5: Salmon, avocado and crunch inside, topped with eel and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Angry Dragon Roll - $17.95: Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura with spicy crab on top Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Caterpillar Roll - $17.5: Spicy tuna with tempura crunch roll topped with avocado spicy mayo and chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ichiban Tempura Roll (10pcs) - $19.95: Eel, salmon, avocado, shrimp, massago, crispy lightly battered and deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rainbow Roll - $16.5: Crab meat, Cucumber avocado inside, on top salmon tuna & white fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Main Courses
- General Tso's Chicken - $11.95: Spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sesame Chicken - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Happy Family - $23.95: Chicken, beef, jumbo shrimp, pork, scallops, crab meat and mixed vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken with Broccoli - $10.95: Served with White Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef with Broccoli - $11.5: Served with White Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp with Broccoli - $11.5: Served with White Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Teriyaki Entree - $21.5: Served with white rice and Miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Salmon Teriyaki Entree - $22.95: Served white rice and Miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Noodles & Fried Rice
- Plain Fried Rice - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Fried Rice - $8.35 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- House Special Fried Rice - $10.25: Served with chicken, pork, shrimp, and vegetable. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Lo Mein - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Lo Mein - $9.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House Special Lo Mein - $10.95: Served with chicken, pork, shrimp, and vegetable. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Chow Fun - $17.95: Beef scallion bean sprout with chow fun noodle. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Singapore Mai Fun - $17.95: Chicken, shrimp, and pork with curry sauce, vegetables, and egg. Spicy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Sides
- White Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Brown Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Spicy Mayo (side) - $1.25
- Crispy Noodle - $0.6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian