Insider Pages Reviews for Niban Japanese Restaurant

4 Stars: Good and cheap (by Sunny S.)

Sunny S. — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:26:00 GMT

I come here very often and mainly because of the prices. There's different specials every month. I would recommend getting the lion king roll or a spicy tuna roll. It gets busy around Friday and the weekends.

4 Stars: Yummy Japanese food (by Susan K.)

Susan K. — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:59:00 GMT

I like going to Niban's for a quick, cheap, and yummy sushi run. They always have different specials everyday on their bento plates and sushi rolls. My favorites include the dragon roll, crunchy roll, and the chicken katsu. You can expect to spend around 5-8 dollars, depending on what you get.

4 Stars: great deals (by Linda H.)

Linda H. — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:52:00 GMT

They usually have a monthly special at a discount price. Quality is pretty good and you get a good amount of food on certain items like chicken katsu curry or the bento boxes.

3 Stars: true to it's name (by Katherine T.)

Katherine T. — Tue, 20 Sep 2005 18:33:00 GMT

Niban means number two in Japanese. For those of you who love japanese food and have had a lot of it, this is not the best place to expect authentic dishes. For it's price though, it is certainly a fantastic deal. Being a poor college student, I can't complain about the prices, although the service can be questionable depending on who you get. If you don't have high expectations for japanese food and not a lot of money in your pocket, check this place out.

4 Stars: Delicious sushi at an affordable price (by Jennifer L.)

Jennifer L. — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 00:24:00 GMT

Oh mann... This place stands its ground in Japanese cuisine. They serve udon, many different types of bento boxes and great sushi. This small restaurant in Clairemont always has a crowd (they have a line out the door at lunch and dinner time). The food is made fresh and the prices are very affordable. A must-go for any fan of Japanese food. This place is usually overlooked, but regulars will tell you that it's one of the best places around

PROS: great food, fast service
CONS: really bad parking area