Ichiban Japanese & Korean
530 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06105
About the Business
Ichiban Japanese & Korean is a must-visit restaurant located at 530 Farmington Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut. This eatery offers a delightful fusion of Japanese and Korean cuisine, showcasing the best of both culinary traditions. From sushi and sashimi to bibimbap and bulgogi, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Ichiban. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it the perfect spot for a casual meal or special occasion. Come experience the flavors of Japan and Korea at Ichiban Japanese & Korean.
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530 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105, United States
Opening hours
Monday:
11:30 - 22:00
Tuesday:
11:30 - 22:00
Wednesday:
11:30 - 22:00
Thursday:
11:30 - 22:00
Friday:
11:30 - 22:00
Saturday:
12:00 - 22:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 22:00
Reviews
"One of the best restaurants in the Hartford area. The food tastes homemade and the dining area is cozy and very clean. You can't go wrong with the sushi, but I'd recommend trying the Korean soups and hot pot meals. The Korean entrees come with a free variety of small appetizers, which is nice. Everything is reasonably priced and the portions are typically pretty large, so I either leave very full or with leftovers. I typically spend more money per person than other times I go out for a casual dinner, but it's because I want to try a little bit of everything."
"I have been dining at Ichiban since they opened in their previous location downtown in the early 90's. I've gotten to know the owners and waitstaff through the years, and vice-versa, so my experience with the restaurant is far from objective. With that disclaimer, I'll try to be neutral. As other reviewers have commented, the Korean cuisine is more interesting, and executed more faithfully, than the Japanese. The former is interesting, diverse, and highly seasoned, and the latter, while good, is best described as competent. Highlights of the Japanese side include tempura (light, crisp, clean flavor), shumai (delicately assembled and seasoned dumplings), and any of the udon dishes (hearty noodle soup on a cold day). Standouts of the Korean fare include any of the spicy stir-fry dishes (octopus and squid particularly), the geegae dishes (some of which are blast-furnace hot), and the bibimbab. The banchan (side dishes) are homemade and it's always a challenge to guess what tidbits will arrive with your order. As to the sushi, the fish is usually very fresh and high-quality, but the preparation and presentation are highly dependent on how busy they are and who is doing the work. I don't know the names of their current line sushi chefs, but occasionally Sam (one of the owners) will get behind the counter. Although he's mostly occupied with management these days, Sam has traditional sushi training and several decades experience. If he prepares your order and he's feeling creative, you're in for a treat. His Korean interpretations offer extraordinary variations on the usual themes. Service: overwhelmingly the wait staff is quick, efficient, and eager to please. One reviewer had trouble with a waitress; I know the woman in question well, and all I can say is that she must've been having a really, really bad night, because most days she works harder and out-hustles everyone else on the floor. Once again, I have to confess that I'm a "regular" here, and they treat me as such, so your mileage may vary... but I like the place a whole lot. This has been my go-to restaurant for Asian comfort food for over 20 years."
"We drove to Hartford, CT to tour the Mark Twain House and have a late lunch. Ichiban is less than 1/2 mile from the museum, on the same street, and has ample parking. The food was wonderful, as was the service and atmosphere."
"We loved all the food here. Great flavor. Generous portions. We usually order delivery and this was our first time dining in. I knew it would be good based on the delivery but the food was phenomenal!! The stew was nice and hot. The complimentary side dishes were very high quality. I can't say enough good things. We ordered the pork and rice cake kimchi stew and this easily can feed 4 people. The scallion pancake was big and crispy. We loved the sushi and sashimi! Will be going back for sure. UPDATE: I had been eyeing the hot pots last time and WOW. Blown away. Easily could have fed four people. We had a ton of left overs and the server even offered me their own container to take it home in! It was very sweet. We also had the chicken katsu and it was one of the best ones I've ever had. Tender chicken. Good crunchy outside. And the Ichiban Roll was also delicious! Very happy with everything and will be coming back again and again"
"The restaurant is located in a good location. We came here for a late lunch at 2pm. Parking was okay. The staff is very friendly. For an order of a big group, we got our food and side dishes pretty quick, which was great. The side dishes were quite good. The bento and sushi boats were good too. However, their California roll and Eel cucumber roll were okay. Overall, we like their service and lunch specials."
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