Ichiban Sushi Restaurant

4.5 ( 375 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
932 Fitzgerald Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 2R5, Canada
+1 250-703-2156

Ichiban Sushi Restaurant, located at 932 Fitzgerald Ave in Courtenay, BC, has quickly captured the hearts of sushi enthusiasts. Patrons rave about the incredible freshness and generous portions of their dishes, with standout items like the gluten-free soft shell crab tempura and the enormous prawn/yam tempura avocado roll. Megan Rutledge describes her experience as “next level,” highlighting the remarkable quality of ingredients, including fresh sockeye salmon paired with creamy avocado, and a miso soup teeming with chunky tofu—affordability without compromising on quality.

Service at Ichiban also garners praise, with guests noting attentive and efficient staff, even during busy hours. MacKenzie Phaneuf emphasized the value, stating the restaurant offers huge portions at reasonable prices, making it a consistent favorite for groups. Dinh reinforces this sentiment, calling it “the best sushi in town,” with an atmosphere that welcomes families and friends alike.

With a commitment to excellence and a menu that delights, Ichiban Sushi Restaurant is clearly a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors seeking an unforgettable sushi experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Ichiban Sushi Restaurant

Megan Rutledge
Jun 30,2025
Absolutely blown away by my dinner tonight! Entire soft shell crab done in tempura (only had to pay an extra 1.25 for it to be done gluten free) Gluten free prawn/yam tempura and avocado roll (absolutely enormous!) K’omox roll. Wonderful fresh sockeye and avocado. And the miso soup (not seen) was cheaper and 3x the size than other places with massive chunks of soft tofu (and gluten free, which it usually is not). I’m not one to write reviews, but this was next level sushi and service and I hope Ichiban knows how incredible they are.
MacKenzie Phaneuf
Jun 16,2025
Last night a group of us had the pleasure of eating here last night and man were we impressed! Even though they were super busy inside (we were out on the patio) the service was awesome! Our server was super attentive and efficient! The portions were huge and the prices were very affordable and most importantly the food was great! We will definitely be returning!
Celtique Eluna (Poppet)
May 25,2025
Wonderful food, great prices, definitely a must go to spot for sushi!!
Dinh
May 19,2025
Absolutely the best sushi in town, been to many places but nothing like this. Food is fresh and very big portions, the sticky rice is incomparable, nowhere does it better, Cooked to perfection. Atmosphere is warm & welcoming, family friendly, would recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a great place to dine
Jessika Michelle
Apr 26,2025
So happy I popped into this place while staying in the area! On a Tuesday night at 7PM (an hour before close), there was plenty of attentive staff, and the place was full! This is clearly the place the locals come to. :) A generous pot of tea, gomae , and house roll were all divine! I stopped by another restaurant first with lower prices (which were actually old ones on here ... higher in restaurant comparable to here) - and I’m SO happy I came here instead. 10/10!
Laura González Wilches
Mar 28,2025
We just went to this place and we have a lovely night. Everything looks so cozy and the staff is so sweet. We try the Beef Teriyaki Bento and the spicy chicken, it was absolutely delicious, we highly recommend visiting Ichiban Sushy Restaurant
Trent Paulhus
Mar 28,2025
Once again Ichiban makes the grade. Amazing hand rolled and made to order sushi. Friendly staff and very competitive pricing. The photo is their amazing 'House Roll'. Order this as you sit down as it does take time to create.
Andrea J
Mar 11,2025
Our first visit here. We sat on the patio on a lovely sunny spring day. Ot was busy, but boy did the staff work so hard to get all our orders and served. So amazingly friendly. I would give higher than 5 for service. We enjoyed our food. I'd like to try some other options next time.

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