Probably my favourite place for sushi in Cardiff, and I consider myself somewhat experienced including multiple trips to Japan. Sushi is my favourite food and I always come here for my birthday.
Only lost a star as it was really cold last time had to keep my coat on!
The best restaurant in Cardiff.
We've been going for years and the food is consistently of an excellent standard.
I've taken a few friends who have lived in Japan and they have all said it's the closest thing they have had to being back there.
Amazing Sashimi, Sushi and Tempura.
The staff are delightful and always make us feel very welcome.
Takeaway meals are superb too.
I'd eat all my meals there if I could afford it!
This is my favorite restaurant!
Best sushi I ever had! And yes fair enough I never been to Japan, but I had sushi in many many places around UK and Europe and even Dubai, but nothing compares to Ichiban in Cardiff! I come at least once or 2wice a month and I am not a type of person who regularly come to any places. I like trying new things, new restaurants every time, but I just can't stay away from Ichiban.
I'll give you tip for perfect order: set meal 101, one portion of inari nigiri and one portion of tobiko nigiri. You'll leave full and satisfied as well with a portion size as variety of the meal.
However if you're not a fan of those things, they offer wide selection of sushi and other japanese dishes so everyone will find something for themselves. Texture of rice and slices of fish are rich and perfectly balanced.
There's a slight issue with heating in winter, so it can get quite cold, but I assure you it's worth it.
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