Ichiban Japanese Restaurant

07/24/2025

02/23/2022

BTS of our popular crab rangoon mozzarella sticks 😎

02/14/2022

We will be open Valentine’s Day and closed Tuesday (2/15)!

Our Sweet Heart rolled is filled with spicy tuna, spicy crab, avocado, rolled in pink soy paper, topped w/ tuna and spicy mayo!

11/12/2021

Who doesn’t love crab Rangoons and who doesn’t love mozzarella sticks?! What an amazing experience being featured in The New York Times! Thank you for giving us the chance to showcase our unique and delicious appetizer ツ

Americans’ renewed desire for the nostalgic comfort food may be partly the result of enduring a pandemic.

08/10/2021

We are now offering delivery through EatStreet! Stay out of the heat and order online today :)

06/29/2021

Come in and say hello 🙂

COVID-19 caused Ames native Guan Wang to leave his job coaching Olympic hockey. His global travel inspired him to open Ichiban Japanese Restaurant.

06/26/2021

Our online menu is up! We are currently accepting online carryout orders at the moment! Check us out! We are located at 117 Welch Ave! 🍜🍣🍤🍚

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06/11/2021

Our delicious Ichiban Ramen! Come in and try it today! 🍜

06/10/2021

Introducing our Shrimp Lovers, Godzilla, Dragon, & Fujiyama Rolls!