Thinking inside the box-the Bento Box, that is.

Remember what boxed lunch used to mean? For many, it was bartering with Yodels and Lunchable components, hoping you’ll come up with the right offer to make a good trade and snag the snack bag of potato chips your mom refused to buy. Here at Orlando Ichiban, we have a different way of doing things-cue Bento Box.

Although the concept of the Bento Box is nothing new (its Japanese origins have been traced back to the 5^th century), we’re willing to bet many avid sushi lovers overlook the option. In Japan, traditional Bento Boxes range from anything between disposable trays for lunch on the go, to elaborately decorated boxes with attention to detail and aesthetic symmetry.

With different compartments for sauces, rice, noodles, meat, and vegetables, the types of Bento Boxes available are virtually limitless. Some presentations even concentrate on arranging the edible contents of the Bento Box into animals or cartoon characters! At Ichiban, our focus is on flavor and making sure our customer enjoys the most satisfying sampling we can offer.

Check out Bento Boxes on our lunch and dinner menus and be the kid everyone wants to make a trade with.

A little avocado a day goes a long way in keeping the doctor far, far away!

An 81 year old avocado farmer enjoys his creation daily and benefits from its health properties of lowering bad cholesterol an average of 17%. Avocados' monounsaturated fat is rich in beta-sitosterol, a natural substance that lowers blood cholesterol levels.

Make avocados a staple in your diet......its easy to find it in many of our sushi rolls, making them a healthy packed snack.

Find avocado in our menu at
http://www.orlandoichiban.com/sushi_menu.html

Learn more about its nutritional benefits at
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/avocado-advantage

Set Fireworks Off On Your Taste Buds!

Do not settle for hamburgers and hot dogs this 4 of July....Impress your party and palate with a fun assortment of sushi rolls.
Ichiban is celebrating the 4th of July all week long, so stop by wearing red, white or blue to receive 10% off your bill. Also we have a special catering promotion of 15% off for any large order. Declare your Independence from the bun this holiday and treat yourself and your guests to an international treat.

Today is International Sushi Day!

Today, June 18th, has been dubbed as the first ever "International Sushi Day." I don't know how these glorified "holidays" come to fruition, but why ask questions? Today is a day to bask in seaweed, bathe in eel sauce, and enjoy your favorite sushi rolls.

In honor of this momentous occasion, we will be having an active lunch hour filled with fun and excitement. Come down today for lunch or dinner. If you don't, you'd be going against all things American (or International even).


You can find out more on the following sites:
http://www.facebook.com/sushifan
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/articles/view/93/1/International-Sushi-Day.html

Don't Forget

Since we don't get to toot our own horns a lot, we wanted to take this Friday to acknowledge our successes as a restaurant. We just didn't want it to go unnoticed.

Remember, we are Orlando's #1 sushi restaurant according to City's Best.

Here is the link to prove it.
http://citysbest.aol.com/orlando/best-dining/sushi/

Do you agree? We want to hear your praises!

10% Off For All Magic Fans

For tonight's game 1 of the NBA Finals, come into the restaurant wearing blue and white and receive 10% off of your bill. It's as simple as that.

Enjoy sushi and a victory of your favorite team on the same night! Who could ask for anything more?

PS - Here is a picture of the outside of our restaurant today.

Tweetup Pictures

Courtesy of @peglegpug, here are a handful of pictures from Friday's event: