I have never been to Nichiban before but they are under new owners from about a month ago according to the waitress. It seems like a Korean family run restaurant. There is a good amount of seating for dine-in but parking is very limited and cramp.
Everything from beginning to end was top notch for me. Its the little things that this place does right that made me give it the 5 star. Hell, even the tea tasted better to me here.
Kalbi lunch bento box $10.99 - For this price I really wasn't expecting much but man was I blown away by the quality and value.
- 6 piece sushi (very large and filling. Fresh avocado and processed crab meat)
- deep fried seasoned potato (inside is soft and almost like mash potato. Tasted amazing with a nice crispy outer layer. I would order this alone if it was available on the menu)
- the kalbi was soft and tender and the cuts of meat were pretty decent and good portion
- meal also came with salad, miso soup, rice and steamed veggies
Tempura lunch bento box $8.99 - You get all the same things mentioned above except the steam veggies and kalbi of course. The tempura was deep fried well and tasted great.
Usually I am not full enough after eating one bento box so added the dragon roll but in this case I was already full after eating the bento box.
Black dragon roll $13.99 - nice big chunks of BBQ eel. Beautiful presentation. Tasted great. Huge and very filling.
Overall, the food was excellent. If you compare to other Japanese restaurants I feel this place is doing it a step above better and doing it for a lower price.
Service was excellent as it was not very busy for a Wednesday afternoon. I am very impressed from beginning to end.
Can't wait to come back and try their sashimi.