Ichiban Restaurant

Long wait for food, tables was sticky and server said that's how the tables are.
The food was super bad!
I don know what's going on with this restaurant but will NEVER return.
You're better off going to Ramen Bones or Tiffany's. Panda would be amazing compared to the food at this place.
The worst Miso soup! The worst pork, chicken, etc, I EVER ATE!!
I heard there's new owners and that's why it's so bad. Whats going on
Nothing was good!! Don't waste your money!!

Food, family, fun.... This spot is a nice Friday night treat... Restaurant wasn't super busy last weekend. The food was done perfectly and their staff were super family-oriented! It was a bit underwhelming on the outside, but definitely gives off "hole-in-the-wall" feels. You could make reservations through phone, but it wasn't necessary especially since I just called and we were like 2 mins away.

At this point, I'm going to claim myself as a poke nacho connoisseur because this is something i need to try anywhere that has it! This spot did not disappoint with their poke nachos... fresh fish and light chips that hold the fish perfectly. Their sushi rolls were fire!!! The 69 is very basically a cali because it has Crab, Avocado, Cucumber, Unagi,
Unagi Sauce drizzle, Tobiko garnish. Who wouldn't like a deep fried california roll? I had to!!! Let me not forget to mention, they had THE BEST of the BEST teriyaki beef, which is typically not my first choice for bentos... but I was beyond impressed!!! I used to go to Tokyo Tei (another favorite of mine in Maui), but this may have taken the cake!!! Shrimp tempura and veggies were lightly battered and the chicken katsu had the perfect crunch! Sauces were nothing more than a simple tempura sauce and katsu sauce...

Overall, don't judge a book by it's cover... it's a bit outdated on the outside, but the food is nothing less than ordinary! A new spot for me to go everytime I am in Maui! Sushi and family.... I'll be back again for sure!!!

Amazing food! Definitely recommend when coming to Maui. Service was very chill. Ambiance is quaint.

We've eaten here several times but i never posted a review so here goes.

FAVORITES/Go-tos:
I used to get their bento boxes/specials but this past week we went after my doctors appointment when they opened for brunch and we had their saimin, miso butterfish and steamed opakapaka. Everything was great.

LOCATION:
Kahului shopping center in the corner next to the CPB building.

SERVICE:
Service is always fantastic.

OVERALL:
Prices have gone up since before the pandemic but their food and service is still good. Support local and check them out!

Food was good. Service was good.
Old school restaurant from the '80s?
Very dark inside and a very long wait for food.

Been here a few times and finally made it in when the sushi was available and am happy to report my sushi was yummy. The wait was worth it. Unfortunately prices have continued to go up but that's with anywhere you go nowadays. On the plus side, service is still quick and food meets my expectations. The workers are all friendly and an overall chill vibe. My go to is always the Tempura Udon. It's super filling! The teishoku platters also have a little bit of everything to fill you up. There's lots of parking and they're open pretty late compared to other spots in the area. Stop in and support this local spot!

I've always passed by this restaurant over the years, but it wasn't until the pandemic hit that I actually decided to stop by one night, mostly because I wanted to try something new. The restaurant changed ownership in late 2018, but they kept the same team and the menu has remained the same as well.

On our first visit, I got the seafood dynamite and the udon. I always try to order dynamite when I see it on the menu, but do keep in mind it takes time to prepare (it's baked). Their udon was pretty standard and overall everything was just ok, nothing mind blowing. My husband agreed, but we thought it was good to check out and support a local business.

We decided to give them a try again a couple of months ago and noticed that prices on some of the menu items had gone up - not surprising given the times.

I went ahead and ordered the miso fish and the seafood dynamite. My husband went with the fried fish and got miso soup and rice for the kiddo.

I was expecting a miso glazed fish, but was pleasantly surprised to receive misoyaki butterfish and it was then I understood why it was on the pricier side. Haha. The fish was flavorful, BUTTERY, and cooked absolutely perfectly. I love misoyaki butterfish and this totally hit the spot. The seafood dynamite was also delicious and always fun to watch the bonito flakes dancing in the steam. My husband also really enjoyed his fried fish, which I believe was akule. The dipping sauce paired well with the fish and he kept commenting how this was probably one of the best meals we've had in a while. I agreed and was glad we gave them another chance.

Their menu is on the pricier side, but their portions are pretty generous and their service is always friendly and accomodating. I would recommend a stop here, especially if you're hankering for some tasty fish!

They also have sushi available, but best to go sooner than later as they had sold out of sushi on our last visit.

What a hidden gem. Only had a couple of rolls, and wow. The Boise roll was fantastic and very unique, never had one like it and I've tried a lot of sushi around the world. Was fortunate enough to chat with a few of the folks that work there and they were so friendly, I could tell they enjoyed what they do and appreciate providing a welcoming atmosphere. And they play good music. Don't judge this book by its cover, the heart of this place will turn you into a repeat fan.

I love this place!
The portions are huge and the staff are friendly and so is the owner.

My favorite meal to get here is the fried Akule. *chefs kiss*
Whenever I'm craving fried fish, this is my go-to spot. The fish is big. I usually am able to eat half of my food when I get it and then save the other half for later on in the day/night.

However, I must admit when I come here I don't just get only one entree. I get multiple.

This is what my order usually looks like-

1 fried Akule. Which comes with 2 scoops of rice and sauce.
1 NY steak plate. It comes with vegetables on top (my absolute favorite!!), 2 scoops of rice, and salted cabbage (Also my favorite!!).
1 hurricane poke nacho. The portion is massive. You can definitely share this with 4 people.
And 1 combo A.
Every now and then I'll order sushi. Just know they don't skimp out on port

I usually take it to go bc I like to pig out in privacy LOL, but every once in awhile I'll dine in.

10/10 recommend.

This restaurant was nice, great ambiance. The staff were quick and very courteous.

Potstickers we're flavorful with the right texture.

My son enjoyed the Calamari, but said it was "too crunchy" for him.

He also loved the Hamburger Steak, thought the flavors were fantastic and felt the meat was perfectly cooked.

I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken and it was flavorful with a great texture. I initially was going to give this restaurant 4 stars because my chicken came cold, but honestly it was so delicious I didn't want to send it back. After a couple bites I forgot about the temperature and just delved into the flavor.

Overall the meal was good.