Ichiban Izakaya — Restaurant in Alexandria

1.food itself: we tried two diffrent ramen, ,karaage. Tuna tatakk; Ramens: even though the bases were diffrenlty explained on the menu i cant tell the diffrentces. Soyu and miso supposed to be diffrent. Kara age: too tough to chew. Tuna tataki: sliced too thin and served dry. Too much of salt and pepper. Overall, it followed the recipe but lack of understanding of ingredients .

Speed: Too slow ?: ask me to pack left over ramen?!?

Portion: Discriminate female customer and male. Portions were significantly smaller than my husband. Two scoops of ramen and noodles already half was gone. They compensate with 2 eggs but I had already lost appetite. A/C: none to exist.

oh so you admit that kara-age is over fried. tataki means - raw. seared or not, it doesn't need to be dry. (the thickness is the problem) still you didn't get it.

and ramen- we ordered the same menu every time. my portion is smaller so it is also are you admitting you give out different amount for female and male customer? or it was just a 'chef's discretion' that 'Asian women' has smaller size? lol

generally, these reviews are overly generous than you deserved. if it's not small town in VA or if it was based in some Asian country well I don't think it will make it.

we visited a Chinese ramen place in Washington DC other week. the venue is packed with other eatery ( and guess what the ramen place was only 3.8 and it was...

Okay, I give up and gave in. When I see a new restaurant I tend to let it settle in before I give it a try. This time I kept hearing people in my building talking about the food here so I figure it's time to check it out. I walked in during non-peak time of day and sat at the bar. I started with a bowl of miso soup and it was 😋 -- simply made and wonderful to enjoy. To eat, I ordered an eel based roll (Ginza Roll) and a tuna based roll (Mount Fuji Roll). The first thing I noticed was the rice -- clean and slight bite texture; it did not have that sugary or extra soft mush feel that other sushi rolls have. What was pleasing to see was each sushi roll was the size proper to its contents; not forced to be the same size. What was an added touch for me, while sitting at the bar alone seeing how nice and attentive everyone was even exchanging a few smiles. Also, while watching a food channel on the television I received insight from the owner on how Japan really is and how the food offerings differ across the regions. Because I was intently watching what was being made it was welcoming to receive first-hand account -- absolutely loved my time here! Everyone is so warm and kind it draws you in. The next time I visit I will try a ramen dish and...

Authentic Ramen in Alexandria – A Taste of Japan at Ichiban Izakaya

After living in Tokyo for five years, one of the things I miss the most is the food—especially the ramen. So, when I moved to Alexandria two weeks ago, finding a great ramen spot was at the top of my list. Luckily, I found Ichiban Izakaya, just a short walk from my new apartment on Eisenhower Avenue, and it did not disappoint!

I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and it was perfection. The broth was rich, deeply flavorful, and clearly made with care over many hours. While I personally would have loved a bit more spice, everything else about the dish was spot on. The experience felt like a little slice of Japan right here in Virginia.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and I even had the chance to meet the owner—such a kind and welcoming person. Ichiban Izakaya has officially become my go-to spot for lunch and dinner. If you’re looking for authentic ramen in the area, this is the...