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Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

1916 Catasauga Rd, Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 266-7781
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Ranked #42 of 265 restaurants in Allentown
Cuisines: Japanese
Dining options: Reservations
Most recent review
- Apr 30, 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
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New Jersey
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56 reviews 56 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

I finally discovered this restaurant last November, and came back to see if it was as good as I thought. It was. Last time, I had traditional sushi two nights in a row. Terrific! This time, I was traveling with a friend, so we did some of the fancy rolls, and they were very good, also. The tuna tataki rocks,... More

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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11 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

My family goes to Ichibans every birthday. We are never disappointed. The food is great, sometimes the service gets caught in translation but all in all a great time. We always order shrimp, steak, scallops, & chicken. Never disappointing.

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Shanghai
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38 reviews 38 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

Over Allentown area, it is quite decent place to eat Japanese food. But if you have ever been Japan, you would know what I mean "OK". Anyway it is a good to go to if you miss some asian food at allentown.

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lehighton
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32 reviews 32 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

We visit Ichiban about once a month. We are never disappointed with the food or service and most the time we leave with a to-go box cuz we just cant finish our dinner. If your in the area give Ichiban a try. We like the chicken, steak, shrimp platters.

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23 reviews 23 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2012

three people in our party witnessed an employee leaving the restroom without hand washing. We all just left and haven't been back. We did let management know, however,and hopefully that has changed. When we were going there, the food was good.

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Bethlehem, PA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2012

I had a gift card for Ichiban, and decided to have a night out with my wife and friends. All I can say is I wasn't impressed and I probably will not be going back. First off, the atmosphere is very cheesy, almost diner-ish. 2nd, we all ordered sushi, and the quality was subpar. Some of the pieces were very... More

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New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

My family of five recently ate at Ichiban in Allentown, PA. We like to visit hibachi places once in awhile but especially when on vacation. So this time we were going to Dorney park and Dutch springs which are both right near Allentown. We did enjoy our food, which there was plenty of. But we were not impressed by our... More

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Bethlehem, PA
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

We love this style of dining, but bringing our young daughter was a mistake. There is no easy place for a child to eat. Food was still excellent though.

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Pennsylvania
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2012

Everything was Very Good, from the greeting at the door to the Special Birthday treatment at the end. We ate on the Hibachi side and the food and the show were just as I expected. My NY Steak and Scallops combo was prepared just as I ordered. My wife's Terraki Chicken was moist and tasty. The Chef was personable and... More

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Spring Hill, Florida
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5 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

Enjoyed the cooks, but have seen better, and more professional at other japanese steakhouses. The food was good but left something to be desired. The female staff, (waitresses) were not very friendly

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