Sapporo Ichibang

I’ve been wasting my time at other sushi restaurants in town. This one is by far the best. Chef Jeff is fantastic. I will definitely return many times. The atmosphere is great.

The Good: This is the only quality sushi restaurant in Sudbury. The food is quite good, including the maki, nigiri, and sashimi. The rolls are generally well constructed and the rice is good. The fish is top quality given how far Sudbury is from the ocean. The specialty rolls are expensive, but quite large and very appealing to the eye and the tongue. The new décor is very modern and chic, a very welcoming change over the old location. The service is typically good and friendly.
The Bad: The prices can be a little steep for Sudbury, but are well worth it. The downtown location is not ideal for denizens of the South End or New Sudbury who do not want to pay for downtown parking.
The Ugly: Since the move to a new location, there is nothing significantly wrong with this restaurant.
If you want sushi and live in Sudbury, I recommend Sapporo as the only and best choice.

After a series of disappointing restaurant experiences, we were glad to have had a positive one at Sapporo Ichibang.
Pros:
— No issues with parking.
— Simple, tasteful décor.
— Lots of choices on the menu — tons of unique sushi rolls and a decent variety of appetizers and entrees.
— The tempura was excellent — 2 pieces of shrimp and 7 pieces of varied veggies.
— I had the bulgogi and Don had the yaki soba noodles, both of which were large portions. The homemade pickle that accompanies most of the entrees was quite good; I wish I’d had the room to finish it.
Cons:
— Our friends ordered sushi, which seemed prone to falling apart.
— Service, while not bad, was sparse and not particularly memorable.
— Prices are a bit steep.
I’m glad that we finally got around to trying this highly recommended restaurant; I’m sure we will be returning in the future.