Ichiban Japanese - Santa Maria

I recently revisited a restaurant that I had tried before and loved. The food was still delicious, and the atmosphere and friendly staff made it a memorable experience. Even though I don't live nearby, I will definitely make it a point to stop by whenever I can in the future.

As we arrived a few days ago, we stumbled upon a teriyaki restaurant in Washington State. Unlike the many teriyaki restaurants in the area, this small yet nostalgic and cute place served some of the most delicious food I have had in a while. The chicken katsu was very authentic, the sesame green tea was ingeniously flavored and tasty, the light and crispy herbal tempura was delightful, and the gyoza was wonderful. The salad and elk dishes were refreshing with authentic spices. I highly recommend trying their sukiyaki and sushi rolls on my next visit. The environment was great with excellent service, especially towards the ladies. They took great care of my service dog and even brought him water to drink. Thank you very much for this amazing experience and for representing Japanese culture and hospitality in this hidden gem in Santa Maria. Arigato gozaimasu!

Our favorites santa maria Japanese escapade. with vegan options! great service and cheap prices.

Absolutely love this place!! Food is phenomenal and the service is even better! I can’t recommend it enough!

Order was for pickup futomaki roll and gyoza. Comfort food for my Sister and me.