Ichiban Sushi

I’ve been going here regularly for over a decade and have never once been disappointed. The sushi is some of the best I’ve ever had and the service is wonderfully friendly and amazingly fast. Cece always greets my family and me with a warm smile and somehow always remembers our individual preferences without us having to ask. This spot will always be a family favorite.

I got the Ika, squid sushi pictured on the left, and my friend got the Manhattan Roll, shrimp and tempura sushi on the right. Ingredients are fresh and sushi is very tasty. I'm not usually a huge fan of sushi, probably because I have been exposed to the worst, but this restaurant really changed my mind! McLean may not be a great place to have good eats, but this is a hidden gem. I definitely recommend this. The staff is very friendly, the restaurant in itself is clean and tidy. 10/10.

If someone had told me that a sushi place would be my 'Cheers', I would have laughed at the idea. Visit many times/year and do take-out. In decades, there has not been a single time where the staff hasn't been incredibly nicely courteous. It is the first -- and pretty much still favorite -- restaurant that my kids ate at. The staff's warm courtesy as little kids spill rice on the floor was/is a sign of how great they are. Their chicken teriyaki is great and their tempura is far better than that found at nearby Japanese restaurants. The sushi is pretty consistently decent but, to be honest, rarely (sometimes) fantastic. Fantastic staff, good food, fair/good prices ... recommended.

I forgot to take photos, but honestly they wouldn’t do this place justice. It’s their kindness, amazing hospitality, and good food that make this place. It is tiny spot, so it feel.s wonderfully Japanese! I went with one friend who I didn’t even know lied sushi, and she was thrilled. I love sushi. Okay, now for a real statement. I am underwhelmed by the selection and quality of restaurants in McLean (where my mom lives). When I visit her I’m usually stumped of where to eat out. This will now be a place we frequent. Thank you to our server and the owner for delivering a wonderful meal

Their Sashimi was fresh, so thick and fleshy enough to make me full just with a few pieces. The lady of the house was so kind that she cared about us enough to give us a complimentary food just because she asked my 6-year-old son to turn it down on his tablet PC, which was her duty and right to keep her restaurant as a pleasant place for all other customers. Thank you for your awesome service! Everything was so great!