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Just OK Lunch
2014-09-09 201 views
see my full reviews & photos at = http://chefquak.com/2014/09/09/just-ok-lunch-ichiban-boshi-on-9sep2014/a friend bought lunch at ichiban boshi @ great world city on 9.9.2014.i had been to ichiban boshi a few times some time ago. more recently i went mostly to sun with moon wheelock. looking t the internet menu, and comparing with the dinner & lunch sets available at sun with moon wheelock & say tonkichi, chikuwatei, momoya & kuroson, my view is that by comparison ichiban boshi is not value-for-
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see my full reviews & photos at = http://chefquak.com/2014/09/09/just-ok-lunch-ichiban-boshi-on-9sep2014/

a friend bought lunch at ichiban boshi @ great world city on 9.9.2014.
i had been to ichiban boshi a few times some time ago. more recently i went mostly to sun with moon wheelock. looking t the internet menu, and comparing with the dinner & lunch sets available at sun with moon wheelock & say tonkichi, chikuwatei, momoya & kuroson, my view is that by comparison ichiban boshi is not value-for-moeny.
i decided to order a bars chirashi don (they called it chirashi don but it was actually bara chirashi don) because the bara chirashi don set at sun with moon wheelock was really very good, even better than a chirashi don at tonkichi.
but it was a mistake (i would be better off if i ordered the S$19.90 seafood don, which was actually a chirashi don). the rice was nothing like the very tasty rice at sun with moon wheelock & the sashimi cut & amount were poorer in quality & quantity.
my friend ordered a beef yaki set for himself & he added a sashimi moriawase. not quite sure him much but i guess maybe S$25.90. it had good quality ingredient like mirugai (geoduck) and so s- hokkigai (atlantic surf clams). salmon was average, hamachi was good.
in my opinion it would be much better value-for-money to pay 25% or 35% more at sun with moon wheelock & get a lot more quality food. at the very least, sashimi is probably not the food to try at ichiban boshi since it is serving kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi 回転寿司, quality likely mediocre, so perhaps it maybe better to try the cooked food. however just looking at the photos, the kamameshi for example does not look anything like the appetising ones at sun with moon wheelock.
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Yummy and value for money Japanese set!
2014-03-30 64 views
I originally wanted to go over to Zion Food Centre for dinner but their menu looked really tempting and I'm always game for Japanese food so we ended up in Ichiban instead Their seasonal set menu had an assorted seafood set, consisting of assorted seafood in garlic teriyaki sauce, chawanmushi, snow crab miso soup, salmon sashimi, cold tofu with sesame dressing, rice and 2 slices of watermelon for $27.90. I ordered this as I liked every item in the set The assorted seafood consisted of 2 pieces o
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I originally wanted to go over to Zion Food Centre for dinner but their menu looked really tempting and I'm always game for Japanese food so we ended up in Ichiban instead


Their seasonal set menu had an assorted seafood set, consisting of assorted seafood in garlic teriyaki sauce, chawanmushi, snow crab miso soup, salmon sashimi, cold tofu with sesame dressing, rice and 2 slices of watermelon for $27.90. I ordered this as I liked every item in the set


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The assorted seafood consisted of 2 pieces of salmon, 2 pieces of dory, 2 prawns and a scallop in garlic teriyaki sauce. I thought the portion was really generous! I gave 1 piece of salmon and dory each to my boyfriend and was still full after the whole meal. This says a lot since I'm usually a big eater. The sauce was a little salty. The salmon could also be more moist. My favourite was the dory fish.

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The chawanmushi was nice and soft with the lovely eggy taste
. There were ginko, mushroom, and a big chicken chunk inside.

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Included in the set were also 4 slices salmon sashimi, which were fresh and yummy. They didn't stinge on the thickness and size of the slices which I was really happy about

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I was expecting to taste some of the crab's sweetness and freshness in the miso soup but I couldn't. I was a little sad that it tasted like normal miso soup. Anyway, there was a good amount of tofu cubes and seaweed in the soup. There was a pincer and part of the crab leg in the soup, but the snow crab meat was difficult to eat, with the meat stuck to the shell and it comes apart easily/disintegrates when you try to pull the meat out. Not sure if this is how the meat of snow crab normally is. But taste-wise, the crab meat was nice and sweet.

I thought this set was pretty worth it considering there were so much food included! The food quality was also good. Ichiban never disappoints
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One of my fav Jap restaurants
2013-10-15 37 views
I was craving for some Japanese soba noodles and so my friend & I went to dine in at Ichiban Boshi! My set meal consist of cold cha-soba noodles, mini unagi don, chawanmushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup and watermelon slices. Tempted again to order my favourite lobster salad sushi! I can't find a better one from anywhere else!
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I was craving for some Japanese soba noodles and so my friend & I went to dine in at Ichiban Boshi!
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 My set meal consist of cold cha-soba noodles, mini unagi don, chawanmushi, salmon sashimi, miso soup and watermelon slices.
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 Tempted again to order my favourite lobster salad sushi! I can't find a better one from anywhere else!
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Fresh Ingredients Star In Simply Prepared Dishes
2013-10-13 63 views
Full Ichiban Boshi review here: http://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.sg/2013/10/ichiban-boshi.htmlIchiban Boshi is a Japanese concept restaurant, no 2 outlets are similar in menu, ambience, and service. What is similar across the board for Ichiban Boshi restaurants is their commitment to use the freshest ingredients, simplicity in preparation and presentation, and reasonably priced and affordable Japanese cuisine.Ambience is part of the concept of Ichiban Boshi, and revolves around transporting th
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Ichiban Boshi is a Japanese concept restaurant, no 2 outlets are similar in menu, ambience, and service. What is similar across the board for Ichiban Boshi restaurants is their commitment to use the freshest ingredients, simplicity in preparation and presentation, and reasonably priced and affordable Japanese cuisine.

Ambience is part of the concept of Ichiban Boshi, and revolves around transporting the diner to a locale in Japan. Decor and furniture could range from simple, to modern contemporary, to traditional. All Ichiban Boshi outlets feature a conveyor sushi belt as the center showpiece, behind which the various chefs go about their work. Part of their appeal is also the takeaway Sushi counter, prominently displayed outside Ichiban Boshi outlets, which are colourful and attractive.

Service at most Ichiban Boshi outlets are fast and efficient, though consistency of staff alertness and initiative differ greatly. Junior staff may sometimes struggle with menu knowledge, while experienced staff are very well versed in it. Staff are also trained to check on how your meal is going, and ask for feedback.

Food at Ichiban Boshi focuses mainly on Japanese sushi, sashimi, seafood, hot pots, and katsu. Quality and freshness of ingredients across all Ichiban Boshi is very good, and prices are reasonable for the high quality. Dishes are mostly tasty and flavourful, with the natural taste of ingredients as a highlight. Takeaways also tend to hold up well for 1 - 2 hours, though sushi is best consumed as soon as possible. Each Ichiban Boshi outlet also has a particular speciality, which means ordering the same items elsewhere gets you a lower quality, but still passable dish. Highly recommended to order the outlet's speciality, and skip those items that aren't.
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Salmon Avocado Sushi
2013-07-01 53 views
The Salmon Avocado Sushi here is amazing. The sushi tastes fresh and healthy and it is tightly packed with rice and ingredients so it's really satisfying. The rice has great flavour even on its own being perfectly seasoned and just sour and sweet enough. The seaweed is good too and doesn't stick to your mouth. The salmon and avocado are generous in portions and really creamy and delicious! Overall a great sushi and not too expensive too!
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The Salmon Avocado Sushi here is amazing. The sushi tastes fresh and healthy and it is tightly packed with rice and ingredients so it's really satisfying. The rice has great flavour even on its own being perfectly seasoned and just sour and sweet enough. The seaweed is good too and doesn't stick to your mouth. The salmon and avocado are generous in portions and really creamy and delicious! Overall a great sushi and not too expensive too!
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Set Meal
2013-06-18 24 views
Ichiban has many set meals available which are substantial and decently priced. Each set comes with many components including Miso Soup, appetiser and fruits for dessert. One of my favourite sets is the one that comes with Katsu Don and Soba Noodles. Serving two types of dishes in smaller portions means I get to try both dished instead of having to pick one. Kudos to the Soba noodles which are perfectly cooked with good bite.
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Ichiban has many set meals available which are substantial and decently priced. Each set comes with many components including Miso Soup, appetiser and fruits for dessert. One of my favourite sets is the one that comes with Katsu Don and Soba Noodles. Serving two types of dishes in smaller portions means I get to try both dished instead of having to pick one. Kudos to the Soba noodles which are perfectly cooked with good bite.

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chawamushi
2013-03-11 16 views
Ichiban Boshi at great world city always has an extremely long queue so I had to see what the fuss was all about. Was quite happy with the standard of food offered here! Really liked the chawamushi which was smooth and tasty. There were even slices of mushroom and a ginkgo nut in the dish which provided a nice contrast of texture an flavor.
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 Ichiban Boshi at great world city always has an extremely long queue so I had to see what the fuss was all about. Was quite happy with the standard of food offered here! Really liked the chawamushi which was smooth and tasty. There were even slices of mushroom and a ginkgo nut in the dish which provided a nice contrast of texture an flavor.
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Lovely Japanese Meal!
2012-10-06 14 views
Since we were at Great World City, my boyfriend and I decided to have lunch there. I'm already a big fan of Ichiban Boshi so when I realize it was in the basement of Great World City I just had to dine there. I ordered the Pork Katsu Curry while my boyfriend had sashimi. I cannot describe how much I love this curry. The pork was fried so well, it was crispy on the outside but still moist on the inside. When I bit into it, it was still crunchy because the chef had not place it in the curry. The c
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Since we were at Great World City, my boyfriend and I decided to have lunch there. I'm already a big fan of Ichiban Boshi so when I realize it was in the basement of Great World City I just had to dine there. I ordered the Pork Katsu Curry while my boyfriend had sashimi.
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 I cannot describe how much I love this curry. The pork was fried so well, it was crispy on the outside but still moist on the inside. When I bit into it, it was still crunchy because the chef had not place it in the curry. The curry was sweet but not overly so and was a nice match with the pork katsu.

Overall, it was a very pleasant meal. I will definitely be going back to this place for more japanese food!

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Spending: Approximately $40 for 2 people

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Pleasure!
2012-07-14 17 views
I love this!!! This is my favourite order when I go to Ichiban. I love salmon sashimi, it may be one of the cheaper sashimi compared to many others but Salmon is definitely my favourite. This Salmon Sashimi Don is a favourite as it combines the flavour of salmon, sesame oil and chili padi. It is oily, fatty, spicy and rawwwww. What a wonderful bowl. Full of omega 3 and anti-oxidants.
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 I love this!!! This is my favourite order when I go to Ichiban. I love salmon sashimi, it may be one of the cheaper sashimi compared to many others but Salmon is definitely my favourite. This Salmon Sashimi Don is a favourite as it combines the flavour of salmon, sesame oil and chili padi. It is oily, fatty, spicy and rawwwww. What a wonderful bowl. Full of omega 3 and anti-oxidants.
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2012-03-28 18 views
I like this katsu chicken rice don! as you can see they serve the rice with quite many pieces of fried chicken cutlet. and it is melted with slices of cheese for yumminess.. and provide a better presentation for the dish. it is served with a small bowl of miso soup, chawanmushi and salmon sashimi as a set meal. there are some small beancurd cubes and seaweed are in the miso soup. the soup and katsu chicken are just taste very nice!
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 I like this katsu chicken rice don! as you can see they serve the rice with quite many pieces of fried chicken cutlet. and it is melted with slices of cheese for yumminess.. and provide a better presentation for the dish. it is served with a small bowl of miso soup, chawanmushi and salmon sashimi as a set meal. there are some small beancurd cubes and seaweed are in the miso soup. the soup and katsu chicken are just taste very nice!
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2012-01-03 25 views
Their kaisen sets are value for money with an array of dishes in each set, ranging from meats to sashimi, along with chawanmushi, soup, appetizer, rice and fruit. Sounds like quite a bit doesn it!One thing I really like is the rice. there's something about the rice here. It's incredibly clean tasting, with a slight umami undertone, lightly oiled and each grain is plump and cooked to al dente perfection. It is awfully filling though and a small serving is likely to fill you up fast!
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 Their kaisen sets are value for money with an array of dishes in each set, ranging from meats to sashimi, along with chawanmushi, soup, appetizer, rice and fruit. Sounds like quite a bit doesn it!

One thing I really like is the rice. there's something about the rice here. It's incredibly clean tasting, with a slight umami undertone, lightly oiled and each grain is plump and cooked to al dente perfection. It is awfully filling though and a small serving is likely to fill you up fast!
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2011-12-15 23 views
it was my first time tasting sushi from ichibanit was one of the best sushi ever in Singapore.well i am not sure about other outlets.. but this outlet seems to be bigger and its much like a mini Jap market..i had unagi sushi.. tuna inagri and this sushi roll..with the tofu skinvery fresh and tasty..
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it was my first time tasting sushi from ichiban

it was one of the best sushi ever in Singapore.
well i am not sure about other outlets.. but this outlet seems to be bigger and its much like a mini Jap market..

i had unagi sushi.. tuna inagri and this sushi roll..with the tofu skin

very fresh and tasty..

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Japanese desserts before dinner
2011-10-21 28 views
I've been shopping, movie-ing at Great World City (I must say that quite a big place) since they opened, but never really wanted to give this Japanese Restaurant a try till 05 October 2011.This Japanese restaurant has been around for a long time and we've always passed it over for the more delicious food across the road at Zion Road Food center. We tried it out before having dinner with my girlfriend that day.At the left side of the shop, you can buy takeaways very easily. Neatly packed, they lo
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 I've been shopping, movie-ing at Great World City (I must say that quite a big place) since they opened, but never really wanted to give this Japanese Restaurant a try till 05 October 2011.

This Japanese restaurant has been around for a long time and we've always passed it over for the more delicious food across the road at Zion Road Food center. We tried it out before having dinner with my girlfriend that day.

At the left side of the shop, you can buy takeaways very easily. Neatly packed, they looked so good and organised. Tempting.

From the colour of the walls to the lighting, this outlet seems classy and comfortable.

Nice Ambience: Lovely open spaced, less crowded feel. (It was tea time).

Had green tea ice cream with my friend (Sarawakian) at 3.30 p.m.

Ichiban Boshi is not bad for the price, but it is nowhere near Hanabi.

The green tea ice cream had the right amount of green tea taste and the whipped cream was not too much to disgust.

Conclusion: Enjoy desserts at Ichiban Boshi in this comfort Japanese Food Place because it is not worth paying for those average quality food (Not authentic at all) at a restaurant price.
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Jap food
2011-08-18 18 views
Went to this restaurant for a dinner after window shopping. this restaurant has a wide menu of food item and great set meals so i had hard time choosing which to eat. As i'm a japanese curry lover, i finally decided to order this Curry tonkatsu.As you can see in the photo, the tonkatsu (breaded fried chicken cutlet) was huge, the curry was thick and more dark in colour which i supposed should be orange-red in colour. Anyway the curry tasted nice, and the chicken cutlet was crispy outside, tender
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 Went to this restaurant for a dinner after window shopping.
this restaurant has a wide menu of food item and great set meals so i had hard time choosing which to eat. As i'm a japanese curry lover, i finally decided to order this Curry tonkatsu.

As you can see in the photo, the tonkatsu (breaded fried chicken cutlet) was huge, the curry was thick and more dark in colour which i supposed should be orange-red in colour. Anyway the curry tasted nice, and the chicken cutlet was crispy outside, tender and juicy. The rice was sushi rice and cooked perfectly and fragrantly to go with the curry.
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2011-03-09 22 views
It was a colleague's birthday so we headed to nearby Great World City to have a celebratory lunch for her. This has to be the best Ichiban Boshi outlet in Singapore. The environment is very cozy and it's not overly crowded (perhaps due to being located at GWC where it's not crowded mostly + its lunch time). The food was really good. Came hot and the portions were large. I felt so guilty eating everything! MUST TRY dishes include the "chopped salmon and tuna sashimi rice", the "salmon sashimi wra
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It was a colleague's birthday so we headed to nearby Great World City to have a celebratory lunch for her.

This has to be the best Ichiban Boshi outlet in Singapore. The environment is very cozy and it's not overly crowded (perhaps due to being located at GWC where it's not crowded mostly + its lunch time).

The food was really good. Came hot and the portions were large. I felt so guilty eating everything!

MUST TRY dishes include the "chopped salmon and tuna sashimi rice", the "salmon sashimi wrapped around rice and topped off with mayo"

I think the food is great value for money, and they come in set meals at an average of 20++ per set.

The takeout sushi selection is also pretty extension and very fresh.
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