Ichiro

Jessica Mestica

3.0

The restaurant is located at a very accessible area for university students around taft.The food isn’t as authentic as something you would get at a proper Japanese restaurant, however it isn’t bad, I would say for the most part it is on the good side. While the price is arguable, it is still affordable, especially for students who just want Japanese food.

Nety Sulida

2.0

Ambience: 3/5The place looks like a modern japanese restaurant. Open since 5 years ago? It improved its looks and menu. Though their tables and chairs could use some improvements. It could do well if they remove some unnecessary decorations such as the freedom wall.Menu: 4/5Their menu consists of different types of katsu which you can have a regular or large serving, rice meals, sashimi and rolls, soups and other japanese dishes. I usually order their cheese roll katsu but opt a lighter katsu which was the ross katsu.Service: 2/5Their service deteriorated from the first time I went there. Missing those servers who would smile upon you once you enter. There was a mishap on my order. My order was given to another person which was clearly different from what he ordered since I got the large and not the regular. Instead of giving me another order, they chose to just add more pieces thinking I wouldn't notice it. The pieces were definetly different in sizes. I asked them to cook for me another since it was obviously different. They also removed their sesame seed grinder which was disappointing.Taste: 2/5The katsu wasn't that great as it was before. Maybe cost cutting and quality assurance was thrown off the window. It was still good but not as good as before. Their serving of their salad and soup was also reduced. The katsu itself was a bit oily but it was still crunchy. The rice wasn't japanese rice anymore which totally made the meal more boring and less tasteful.Value: 2/5With their current services, this place doesn't feel like its standard from before. Quality control was non existent. Definetly not worth their price with the current standards.Star Rating: 2 StarsWith a disappointing score of 13/25, they really need to up their game. This place used to be a 4 stars to me but right now, they need to fix their service and quality.

Özlem Yildiz

2.0

The im-rly-craving-for-some-yabu-but-im-on-a-tight-budget-and-i-cant-leave taft joint, they got tipid on the miso and cabbage actually even the meat itself :((((((( but its one of the few restos that's open past 10pm so kudos