"2013-07-03T00:00:00"^^ . . "0"^^ . . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "By far the best Chinese place in Madison. (Don't let the name fool you). \n\nTrust me, the best way to experience Ichiban is to go with a big group and order several dishes and eat family-style. This is usually NOT my preferred way to go, because I don't eat red meat or pork and don't want to limit others' choices. But my Chinese-American friend who I've gone with twice suggested this for the real experience, and it didn't disappoint. The great thing is that there are so many fantastic veggie options, there was more than enough for this to work out both times we've done this with large groups.\n\nBest dishes I've had:\nPan Seared Pea Sprouts\nKung Pao Chicken\nSingapore Mei Fun\nFish in Hot Chili Sauce\nSauteed Udon (with tofu) -- the udon noodles are made in-house, mmm\nSpicy String bean (my fave, so crazy good)\nMa Po Tofu (there is one with and without pork)\nSichuan Eggplant\n\nThe service is super fast and last time I went with a gluten free friend, and the waitress was very knowledgeable and careful to tell her what did and did not have gluten. Like I said I think the way to go is eat-in, family style, although my good friends order take out from here all the time. Since there is very little in the way of good Chinese take out in Madison, it's a great option."^^ . "0"^^ . .