Japan, where people never dance. Walking into Ichiban, one will find a different vibe. It is a small restaurant, staffed mainly by Japanese-Americans. Upon entry, one can take water, or tea. The atmosphere was cozy, families and ethnic folk alike crowded the tables and sushi bar.

The tea is readily available, fresh brewed, and pretty good. The tea didn’t blow me out of the water but the delivery was solid.

Next came the signature miso soup. Miso soup is the common served starter in most Japanese institutions. The soup had nice color but had an awful lot of tiny pieces of tofu. Quality miso usually has large chunks of tofu.

The following order of sushi included a variety of strange delights. Unagi (eel) sushi, Umi (sea urchin), a spider roll, and the dragon roll. The spider roll was easily the best choice, a mixture of fried soft shell crab and avocado.

For the experienced eater, Unagi was one of the best options. It is a smoked eel that comes in a two piece group, with a nice glaze on top.

Come to Ichiban if you can’t spend as much money for the close by sushi place tachibana. Ichiban has the best bang for the buck. Good sushi lies in the eyes of the beholder.