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ICHIBON

(5.0 Score)
4908 Fairmont Parkway, Suite B,
Pasadena, TX 77505 Directions

Since 1992

Specialty:

✓ Ichibon Chicken ✓ Hibachi Steak ✓ Hibachi Filet Mignon ✓ Steak Teriyaki ✓ Fried Shrimp Katsu ✓ Sea-land Deluxe ✓ Salmon Teriyaki ✓ Chicken Teriyaki ✓ Ebi Tempura ✓ Vegetable Fried Rice ✓ Chicken Fried Rice ✓ Shrimp Fried Rice ✓ Crawfish Fried Rice ✓ Beef Fried Rice ✓ Combination Fried Rice ✓ Fried Shrimp ✓ Fried Fish ✓ Fried Chicken Strips ✓ Fried Chicken Nuggets ✓ Oyster Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Vegetable Roll ✓ California Roll ✓ Philadelphia Roll ✓ Tekka Maki ✓ Kappa Maki ✓ Avocado Roll ✓ Eel Avocado Roll ✓ Spicy Hamachi Roll

"Ichibon stands to provide customers with delectable Japanese cuisine and fantastic show grill food. The restaurant has gained notoriety for its diverse range of flavors, high-quality hibachi food, and fresh sushi. Their staff members are friendly and attentive, always striving to satisfy the customers' needs. Ichibon has become a popular choice for those seeking dine-in or take-out meals in the community, thanks to its convenient location and reasonable prices. You can come and savor their welcoming ambiance and outstanding service. Ichibon offers happy hour food, vegetarian options, and a kids' menu for customers. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and accepts reservations, credit cards, and debit cards.

2026 Update: Ichibon offers free parking options, an indoor dining area, and bar area."

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Price:

Entrees
Ichibon Chicken: $18.95
Hibachi Steak: $22.95
Hibachi Filet Mignon: $24.95
Steak Teriyaki: $22.95
Fried Shrimp Katsu: $18.50
Sea-Land Deluxe: $35.95
Salmon Teriyaki: $21.95
Chicken Teriyaki: $17.95
Ebi Tempura: $17.95
Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice: $12.95
Chicken Fried Rice: $15.50
Shrimp Fried Rice: $16.95
Crawfish Fried Rice: $17.95
Beef Fried Rice: $16.95
Combination Fried Rice: $19.95
Hibachi Dinner
Hibachi Combination Dinner: $26.95
Combination Bento
Combination Bento: $27.95
Kid'S Platters
Fried Shrimp: $9.95
Fried Fish: $8.50
Fried Chicken Strips: $7.95
Fried Chicken Nuggets: $7.95
Hand Rolls
Oyster Roll: $10.95
Spicy Tuna Roll: $7.95
Vegetable Roll: $5.95
California Roll: $6.95
Philadelphia Roll: $8.95
Tekka Maki (Tuna Roll): $5.95

Contact:

(281) 991-0486

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri: 11am - 10:30pm
Sat: 11:30am - 10:30pm
Sun: 11:30am - 10pm

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SAM RAMEN

(4.9 Score)
5769 Fairmont Parkway,
Pasadena, TX 77505 Directions

Since 2021

Specialty:

✓ Tonkotsu ✓ Garlic Black Bean ✓ Miso ✓ Spicy Miso ✓ Seafood Korean Ramen ✓ Chicken Ramen ✓ Curry Spicy Miso ✓ Beef Ramen ✓ Veggie Ramen ✓ Vegetable Fried Rice ✓ Chasu Fried Rice ✓ Shrimp Fried Rice ✓ Chicken Fried Rice ✓ Beef Fried Rice ✓ House Fried Rice ✓ Vegetable Lomein ✓ Chicken Lomein ✓ Beef Lomein ✓ Shrimp Lomein ✓ House Lomein ✓ Avocado Roll ✓ Cucumber Roll ✓ Vegetable Roll ✓ California Roll ✓ Crunchy Roll ✓ Philadelphia Roll ✓ Avocado and Cream Cheese Roll ✓ Salmon Roll ✓ Tuna Roll ✓ Yellowtail Roll ✓ Spicy Salmon Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Spicy Yellowtail Roll ✓ Eel Avocado Roll ✓ Alaska Roll ✓ Spicy Crabmeat Roll

"Sam Ramen features teppanyaki chefs preparing Japanese dishes, sushi, and sashimi. The restaurant is an excellent choice for spending time with loved ones and provides an exceptional and authentic ambiance. The customers can savor affordable Japanese-inspired cuisine. The menu comprises classic Japanese dishes such as Edamame, Crispy Crab Roll, Cheese Wonton, Popcorn Chicken, Tonkotsu, Garlic Black Bean, and more. For those in search of a Japanese restaurant with a welcoming and attentive staff, the restaurant is the ideal place to satisfy all your Japanese cravings. Online order facilities are also available. Sam Ramen features vegetarian options with a kid's menu for the customers.

2026 Update: Sam Ramen offers Chinese specialties and special rolls. The restaurant is located in Men's T Clinic® Pasadena."

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License #0803511981

Price:

Ramen Soup
Tonkotsu: $14.75
Garlic Black Bean: $14.75
Miso: $14.75
Spicy Miso: $15.75
Seafood Korean Ramen: $15.75
Chicken Ramen: $14.75
Curry Spicy Miso: $16.75
Beef Ramen: $15.75
Veggie Ramen: $13.50
Fried Rice Lomein
Vegetable Fried Rice: $9.75
Chasu Fried Rice: $10.50
Shrimp Fried Rice: $11.99
Chicken Fried Rice: $10.99
Beef Fried Rice: $11.99
House Fried Rice: $13.99
Vegetable Lomein: $11.99
Chicken Lomein: $11.99
Beef Lomein: $12.99
Shrimp Lomein: $12.99
House Lomein: $13.99
Sushi Roll
Avocado Roll: $5.99
Cucumber Roll: $5.99
Vegetable Roll: $6.50
California Roll: $6.50
Crunchy Roll: $9.50
Philadelphia Roll: $9.50
Salmon Roll: $8.50
Tuna Roll: $8.50
Yellowtail Roll: $8.50
Spicy Salmon Roll: $8.99
Spicy Tuna Roll: $8.99
Alaska Roll: $9.99

Contact:

(832) 288-4285

Tue-Thu & Sun: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm
Mon: Closed

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OTSUKA RAMEN & BAR

(4.9 Score)
8035 Spencer Highway, Suite C, Deer Park,
Pasadena, TX 77536 Directions

Since 2018

Specialty:

✓ Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen ✓ Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Tonkotsu Shio Ramen ✓ Ebi Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Wagyu Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen ✓ Chashu Paitan Ramen ✓ Tonkotsu Black-garlic Lover Ramen ✓ Ultimate Tonkotsu White Ramen ✓ Otsuka Miso Ramen ✓ Nagoya Tonkotsu ✓ Pork Chashu Bowl ✓ Hawaii Poke Bowl ✓ California Roll ✓ Spicy Salmon Roll ✓ Shrimp Roll With Cucumber ✓ Shrimp Tempura Roll ✓ Spicy Tuna Roll ✓ Volcano Roll ✓ Butterfly Roll ✓ Mexican Roll ✓ Otsuka Roll ✓ Sushi Sandwich ✓ Shaggy Dog ✓ Deer Park Roll

"Otsuka Ramen & Bar provides classic bowls of ramen served at communal tables and bar seating in a modern space with dim lighting. The restaurant offers mouth-watering Japanese cuisine to its customers. Their menu has a wide selection of dishes, including popular favorites and new creations. The restaurant takes great pride in ensuring that all ingredients are of the highest quality, resulting in a satisfying and delicious meal. You can indulge in their delectable menu, which features fresh vegetables, healthy fish, and easy-to-digest meats. Otsuka Ramen & Bar is in a convenient location and has affordable prices. Otsuka Ramen & Bar has happy-hour food, vegan options, and a kids' menu for the customers.

2026 Update: Otsuka Ramen & Bar serves a variety of ramen prepares with fresh ingredients."

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License #0803385778

Price:

Ramen
Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen: $15.50
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen: $15.50
Tonkotsu Shio Ramen: $15.50
Ebi Tonkotsu Ramen: $15.50
Wagyu Tonkotsu Ramen: $15.50
Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen: $15.50
Chashu Paitan Ramen: $15.50
Specialty Ramen
Tonkotsu Black-Garlic Lover Ramen: $16.95
Ultimate Tonkotsu White Ramen: $16.95
Otsuka Miso Ramen: $16.95
Vegetarian Lover
Nagoya Tonkotsu: $14.25
Rice Bowls
Pork Chashu Bowl: $13.95
Hawaii Poke Bowl: $14.50
Sushi Roll
California Roll: $6.50
Spicy Salmon Roll: $8.50
Shrimp Roll With Cucumber: $7.95
Shrimp Tempura Roll: $10.95
Spicy Tuna Roll: $8.50
Special Sushi Rolls
Volcano Roll: $13.50
Butterfly Roll: $14.25
Mexican Roll: $14.25
Otsuka Roll: $15.50
Sushi Sandwich: $14.25
Shaggy Dog: $15.50
Deer Park Roll: $15.50
Vegetables Gyoza: $7.95

Contact:

(281) 930-7665

Mon-Thu & Sun: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10pm

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ICHIBON REVIEWS

Tried this restaurant for the first time for a birthday dinner a year ago. I loved the hibachi entertainment and food. Went again today for lunch with coworkers and ordered lunch hibachi: miso soup, salad, yaki beef, fried rice and steamed vegetables. I didn't like miso soup. Salad had too much dressing for my preference but was good. Everything else delicious. Willreturn to try sushi and happy hour.

Everything was delicious. We had combo hibachi dinners with shrimp, filet mignon, calamari steak and chicken - all well seasoned and cooked to our liking. My niece had her birthday here as well and e entertainment was great! Even for a four year old. We will be back.

It was super fast! My husband and i walked right in and got a table! We order our food and in no time was the food ready! It was so fresh and very yummy! For sure coming back for some more.

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SAM RAMEN REVIEWS

This place is so yummy... very clean tasting soups, if that makes sense. It's quiet and peaceful, they have soft ambient lighting and music, a classy little nook with good food at decent prices. We had a lil of this n that a far as appetizers go. I can't recall exactly what the names are to the dishes we ordered but I can assure you, they did not disappoint. The calamari was the best I've ever had from anywhere.

The food is amazing! Got the chicken ramen and cowboy sushi and everything was soo good! All the staff was super attentive, friendly, including the owner!!! The place felt so cozy and it was super clean!!!! Will definitely be back.

So fast and nice! I love eating here whether it’s dining in or taking out, they are so polite and the food always comes hot and is always so flavorful. This is one of my go to spots.

OTSUKA RAMEN & BAR REVIEWS

The black garlic lover bowl was absolutely delicious. The waitress was attentive and the atmosphere was calm and intimate. They have it quite dim inside which takes some adjusting for old eyes on their menu after coming in from the Texas sun but I enjoyed the lighting. Definitely will come back when on this side of town.

Wow! Wow! It was amazing! We asked the chef what he recommended and gave us the best thing ever! We got appetizers and it was on point! The water was good to! The waiter was super nice! I got spicy and it was perfect. My buddy got hot and damnnnnnnn was to hot for me! Very great experience.

The diverse food options are like the ingredients used in the food. I was skeptical of sushi but after tasting it, I became hooked. The service was good. Price decent. For bigger parties it's a bit tough as there is a big table in middle but more than likely you'll end up sharing with other customers. Other than that a perfect 10.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ICHIBON Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SAM RAMEN Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OTSUKA RAMEN & BAR Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Pricing: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10