Ichiban Japanese & Korean

We love going during lunch hours because we get the bento boxes that come with an entree, two fried dumplings, California roll, Japchae and white rice. The variety is great. The kalbi short ribs were soooooo good and grilled perfection. The banchan side dishes are amazing too as they accompany each meal. The jam pong (spicy udon seafood soup) was so delicious. The complexity of flavors were outstanding. There was squid, clam, mussels, fish cake, crab and shrimp in there. All the seafood was very fresh! Broth was thick and perfect amount of spice! The Don noodles were cooked to perfection and held together nicely while absorbing the delicious broth. Our meals came with hot tea and/or ice water. Service was fast and impeccable. Everyone at Ichiban is so nice, especially the owner. We can't wait to go back!

This is my favorite restaurant. I’ve been eating here over 12 years. They’ve been around over 25 years. They service excellent side dishes and their customer service awesome. Friendly workers and very inviting atmosphere. Foods are very authentic with good presentation. I go there regularly once or twice a week.

Food was so delicious. It was lunch time so it was super busy and took some time to get our food but the appetizers helped until we got our food. I lived in South Korea for 4 yrs and I can tell this, the food is amazing 🤩

Korean and Japanese foods are my staple and sometimes I feel too lazy to cook. Plus, some dishes make your house smell bad after cooking bc of the strong smell. The day I visited here, I had been craving grilled mackerel and 된장찌개 so badly for days and they were good enough to satisfy me. I love it here that foods taste amazing, are reasonably priced, and provide you with various selections of menus. I think I’ll become a regular customer here. Next time I’ll try takeaway.

Hidden little gem in Hartford, CT. Tucked away in a little shopping area, this restaurant delivers a sense of comfort through a warm environment and friendly staff. The food was not only delicious, but authentic. This family owned business embodies the charm of the suburbs, captivates the tongue through a delicious variety of food, and delivers a genuinely wholesome experience.