Ichiban – Japanese
Step into a vibrant space where the sizzle of the fryer and the rhythmic chop of the sushi chef create a lively backdrop for a feast of Japanese favorites. Golden-fried kakiage tempura and savory, garlic-sauteed edamame set the stage for an evening of indulgence, leading into signature rolls that burst with fresh, coastal flavors. Whether tucking into a crispy chicken katsu or sharing a platter of soft shell crab rolls, guests find a welcoming sanctuary that honors the spirit of the izakaya with modern flair.
1449, University Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103 +16192997203 https://ichibansushisandiego.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Edamame Steamed and Salted - $6: Steamed and Salted Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame Garlic Sauteed - $7: Garlic Sauteed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Roll - $4.5: 2-pc vegetable or 2-pc pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Appetizer - $6: Deep Fried Chicken Breast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Appetizer - $8: 3pcs Deep Fried Shrimp with Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Vegetable Appetizer - $6: 6pcs Mixed Vegetables with Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyoza - $6.5: 5pcs Shrimp or Chicken, Choice of Steamed or Fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kakiage Tempura - $6: 2-pc deep fried vegetable fritter Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- Sunny Roll - $16: Salmon and avocado on top of crab and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Roll - $16: Fried soft shell crab, imitation crab, smelt egg, avocado, lettuce, cucumber and sprouts. Wrapped with soy paper Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Roll (8pcs) - $8.25: Imitation crab and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy California (8pcs) - $8.5: Spicy imitation crab and avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caterpillar Roll - $16: Avocado on top of eel and cucumber with eel sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Roll - $17: Assorted sashimi on top of California Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Roll - $16: Fried shrimp, imitation crab, and cucumber topped with tempura crumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maguro Nigiri - $6.5: Tuna Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaake Nigiri - $6: Salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ebi Nigiri - $6: Shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spam Musube - $5: Spam Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: lunch
- Shiro Maguro Nigiri - $6: Albacore Tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Unagi Nigiri - $6: Eel Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Masago Nigiri - $6: Smelt Egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Inari Nigiri - $3.5: Tofu Pocket Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamago Nigiri - $4.5: Japanese Omelet Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Nigiri - $7: Yellowtail Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tekka Maki - $6: Tuna (6pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kappa Maki - $5.5: Cucumber (6pcs) Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mixed Maki - $16: Tekka, Kappa and California (18pcs) Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Futomaki - $14: Egg, imitation crab, kampyo, radish, cucumber & burdock Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Tuna Roll - $12: Albacore, cucumber & sprouts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado & Cucumber Roll - $8: Avocado and cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eel Roll - $13: Eel, cucumber, and avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hawaiian Roll - $17: California topped w/ tuna and avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philadelphia Roll - $12: Salmon, cucumber, and cream cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Dragon Roll - $17: Fried shrimp & cucumber topped with spicy tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- San Diego Roll - $14: Spicy tuna, radish, and cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Roll - $12: Spicy tuna, cucumber, and sprouts Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tiger Roll - $16: Fried shrimp, imitation crab w/shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunset Roll - $16: California topped with salmon and tuna Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Roll - $14: Lettuce, avocado, cucumber, broccoli, radish, asparagus, burdock, sprouts, and kampyo 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, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Roll - $13: Chicken katsu, cucumber, broccoli and avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Combo A - $19: 5pcs Nigiri Sushi and 8pcs California Roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Combo B - $22: 7pcs Nigiri Sushi and 8pcs Spicy Tuna Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sashimi
- Sashimi Combo (A) - $19: Assorted sashimi served with rice salad and miso soup (10pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna and Salmon (Combo B) - $15: 6pcs / 3 each Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna, Salmon and Hamachi (Combo C) - $14: 2 pieces of each Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna, Salmon and Albacore Tuna (Combo D) - $15: 6pcs / 2 each Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Sashimi - $16.5: Yellow Tail (6 pieces) Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Entree - $15: Chicken with seasonal vegetables, served with rice and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Entree - $16: Beef with seasonal vegetables, served with rice and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Delight - $15: Tofu, noodles and seasonal vegetables, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Entree - $16.5: Baked salmon with seasonal vegetables, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Mix Deep Fried - $17: Deep Fried Shrimp, Salmon, White Fish, Crab and Scallops with Tartar Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Deep Fried Entree - $17.5: 6pcs with Tartar Sauce, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Deep Fried Entree - $13: 6-pc seasonal vegetables, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Entree - $16: 2pcs Deep Fried Chicken Breast, served with rice and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samurai Bento A - $17.5: Baked Salmon, Chicken Teriyaki (2pcs), Gyoza and California Roll (4pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shogun Bento B - $20: Baked Salmon, Chicken Teriyaki (2pcs), Fried Shimp, Sashimi (5pcs), and California Roll (4pcs) Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bento Plate - $17: Choice of Meat (Chicken/Beef), Sauce, and 1 Side (Egg Rolls, Gyoza, CA Roll, Croquette, or Seafood Mix) Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Noodles
- Vegetable Soup - $13.5: Tofu and Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stamina Udon - $15.5: Chicken, Shrimp, Imitation Crab, Gyoza, Fish Cake, Onion and Egg with Udon Noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen - $16: Choice of Tonkotsu Shoyu or Miso Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Ramen - $14.5: Seasonal vegetables (vegetable base) Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hiyashi Ramen - $16: Seasonal Cold Ramen Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba (Chicken, Beef, or Veg) - $16: Stir fried noodles with vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba (Combo or Shrimp) - $17: Chicken and Beef Combo or Shrimp Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken or Beef Bowl - $15: Chicken or beef with seasonal vegetables over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Salmon Bowl - $16: Baked salmon with seasonal vegetables over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Bowl - $16: Shrimp with seasonal vegetables over rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Bowl - $16: Chicken katsu curry or vegetable curry over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Bowl - $15: Seasonal vegetables, tofu and noodles over rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Salad (Small) - $5: Mixed Greens and Seasonal Vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Salad (Large) - $8: Mixed Greens, Seasonal Vegetables, Mushrooms, Fish Cake, Avocado and Broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zensai - $6: Rice Noodle Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Large Beer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Small Beer - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Large Sake - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Small Sake - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Nigori Sake - $11.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Plum Wine - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Kids Meal
- Chicken Teriyaki Bowl with Egg Roll - $7.75: 12 Years and Under Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chibi Meal - $9: Chicken teriyaki bowl with choice of egg roll or 4-pc CA roll (Under 12 or over 65) Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice (Small) - $2 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
- Rice (Large) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup (Large) - $3 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ice Cream - $4: Green tea or red bean Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Restaurants near Ichiban
- Ryoma Ramen — Japanese
- HiroNori Craft Ramen — Japanese
- Sushi Deli — Japanese
- Riki Sushi — Japanese
- Hatsuzakura — Japanese
- Part Time Lover — Japanese
- Craft Café at Mingei — Japanese
- Underbelly North Park — Japanese
- BESHOCK Ramen East Village — Japanese
- SanSai Japanese Grill — Japanese
- Underbelly Ramen & Beer — Japanese
- Karami Ramen — Japanese
