Ichiban Sushi — Restaurant in San Bruno

Every time I've been here, I've been surprised at the low cost. This place is right next to a higher end sushi joint, but sells rolls and the like for much less, and it honestly feels like a hidden gem because of it. They have some in-ground seating which requires you to take off your shoes, but they also have some standard tables and bench seating along one side of the place. The food is always delicious. I usually got for the tempura and teriyaki chicken (sometimes beef) bento with some CA rolls, a standard American palette classic, and it's always good. My boyfriend appreciates the multiple different cooked rolls and the flowing green tea. His picky-as-ever kid happily ate her cucumber rolls and tried plenty of new things here, which is a huge plus (we thought she would like other sushi places as she claims to love sushi, but would barely touch her CA rolls at rotating sushi!). The joint is clearly run by family as their kids will be on devices or doing homework at a table, but as someone who grew up in a restaurant, it's rather charming to me. The place has a bustling to-go scene, and during dinner it never seems to die down. I'm surprised at the low rating this place gets considering their price and location (I wonder how many people found this place after discovering the neighboring sushi place usually has an hour wait!) As the food will slake a craving and won't break the bank. The chicken is never dry, the soups are always flavorful, the rolls are always tasty and the fish is never smelly/chewy. We live nearby and come at least once a fortnight and have yet to have a bad meal here (though I will say the teriyaki salmon was not the best, but the rest has been fine). Give this place a dine-in try and don't be afraid to try some creative rolls here. I suggest the...

I came here planning to do some outdoor dining, however changed my mind and ordered takeout instead. The restaurant is inside a strip mall in the corner. There are about 4 tables outside and they are poorly lit. One table that was available was really close to the parking lot and I can see and hear all the cars driving by. Lots of cars also made a stop by that corner for people running in to pick up their order. I thought it was best to order takeout since it wasn’t the atmosphere I was hoping for. I waited almost an hour for my food to be ready. Two tables sat down after I placed my order and they received their food before I did. The sushi here wasn’t anything amazing. The wasabi was...

Tried this place at a friend’s place via food delivery. Rather disappointing.

The Hamachi Maki was supposed to have green onion in it; but came with none. Lemon slices on the 49er Roll were small and thick, and had seeds in them. Philadelphia Roll had more cream cheese than salmon. Alaska Roll had only a little bit of avocado and tobiko. Salmon Skin Roll would probably do better without the sweet sauce. Carrots in the tempura looked like half of the carrot was just chopped off and thrown into the batter; and they were half cooked.

All in all, not worth the price, and not a restaurant I...