Ichiban Glasgow is a Japanese restaurant at 50 Queen Street in the city centre. Its name comes from the Japanese expression for number one, and the restaurant focuses on simple, nourishing food in an informal setting. Dine in, collection and delivery all form part of the current service.
Noodle dishes include ramen with a choice of broth, udon and soba, while wok fried yaki udon can be paired with seafood, beef, chicken or vegetables. Chahan offers Japanese style fried rice with egg and vegetables, again with several protein choices. These formats make the menu easy to customise without losing its recognisable Japanese character.
Katsu curry, teriyaki and tempura broaden the hot menu, with sides such as gyoza, skewers, agedashi tofu and vegetable croquettes suited to sharing. Sushi rolls provide a cooler contrast, and bento boxes bring multiple preparations together in one meal. A weekday fixed price lunch gives diners a choice of a main alone or a main with a side.
Vegan and vegetarian choices appear across noodles, rice, tempura, sushi and sides, while gluten free or adaptable dishes are marked on the menu. Soy, sesame, wheat, shellfish and other common allergens are used widely, so guests should confirm current preparation with staff. Ichiban works well for a quick bowl or a broader shared Japanese meal.
Address: 50 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3DS, Scotland
Ichiban City Centre Menu
Ichiban Teishoku Set Lunch
Fixed-price lunchtime set menu, available 12-4pm Monday-Friday*. Main Only £10.80, Main & Side £14.90. Add miso soup for £1.00 when ordered as part of the Teishoku lunch (one per customer, normal price £3.50). *Not available during public holidays nor over the festive period. All dishes subject to availability. Any changes requested may incur extra charge. Service not included. Dietary legend: V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten-free, GF* = Gluten-free option. Menu descriptors do not include all ingredients. Please inform us of any specific dietary requirements before ordering. We do not use nut as an ingredient, however there may be traces in certain products. Dishes marked (gf*) can be prepared without certain allergens – please ask staff for details. Meat and fish dishes may contain small bones.
Chicken Ramen
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth (+50p supplement). With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Chicken Udon
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth (+50p supplement). With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Chicken Soba
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth (+50p supplement). With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Chicken Chilli Ramen
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth. With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Chicken Chilli Udon
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth. With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Chicken Chilli Soba
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth. With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Yasai Ramen
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth (+50p supplement). With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Yasai Udon
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth (+50p supplement). With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Yasai Soba
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth (+50p supplement). With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Yasai Chilli Ramen
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth. With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Yasai Chilli Udon
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth. With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Yasai Chilli Soba
Soup noodles: ramen, udon, or soba noodles in shoyu or spicy kimchi broth. With chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame.
Chicken Yakisoba
Thin noodles or thick noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Chicken Yaki Udon
Thin noodles or thick noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Beef Yakisoba
Thin noodles or thick noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Beef Yaki Udon
Thin noodles or thick noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Yasai Yakisoba
Thin noodles or thick noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Yasai Yaki Udon
Thin noodles or thick noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Chicken Chahan
Japanese-style fried rice with egg, carrot, peas, spring onion. Gluten-free options also available.
Beef Chahan
Japanese-style fried rice with egg, carrot, peas, spring onion. Gluten-free options also available.
Yasai Chahan
Japanese-style fried rice with egg, carrot, peas, spring onion. Gluten-free options also available.
Chicken Chilli Rice
A tomato-based chilli sauce with sliced bell peppers on steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Chicken Chilli Yakisoba
A tomato-based chilli sauce with sliced bell peppers on steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Yasai Chilli Rice
A tomato-based chilli sauce with sliced bell peppers on steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Yasai Chilli Yakisoba
A tomato-based chilli sauce with sliced bell peppers on steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Chicken Katsu Curry Rice
A rich and savoury Japanese curry sauce with steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Chicken Katsu Curry Yakisoba
A rich and savoury Japanese curry sauce with steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Pork Katsu Curry Rice
A rich and savoury Japanese curry sauce with steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Pork Katsu Curry Yakisoba
A rich and savoury Japanese curry sauce with steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Yasai Curry Rice
A rich and savoury Japanese curry sauce with steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Yasai Curry Yakisoba
A rich and savoury Japanese curry sauce with steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Amaebi (sweet shrimp) Nigiri
Hand formed sushi rice with a topping of your choice. (2)
Sake (salmon) Nigiri
Hand formed sushi rice with a topping of your choice. (2)
Tekka (tuna) Nigiri
Hand formed sushi rice with a topping of your choice. (2)
Tako (octopus) Nigiri
Hand formed sushi rice with a topping of your choice. (2)
Tamago (omelette) Nigiri
Hand formed sushi rice with a topping of your choice. (2)
California Maki
Sushi roll with a filling of your choice. (3) Filling: crabstick, cucumber, Japanese omelette, tobiko.
Futomaki
Sushi roll with a filling of your choice. (3) Filling: crabstick, cucumber, Japanese omelette.
Sake (salmon) Maki
Sushi roll with a filling of your choice. (3)
Tekka (tuna) Maki
Sushi roll with a filling of your choice. (3)
Avocado Maki
Sushi roll with a filling of your choice. (3)
Oshinko (pickled radish) Maki
Sushi roll with a filling of your choice. (3)
Kappa (cucumber) Maki
Sushi roll with a filling of your choice. (3)
Chicken Kushiyaki
Char-grilled chicken, marinated in teriyaki sauce. (2)
Yasai Kushiyaki
Char-grilled vegetables, marinated in teriyaki sauce. (2)
Chicken Gyoza
Deep-fried dumplings filled with chicken and vegetables. (3)
Yasai Gyoza
Deep-fried dumplings filled with carrot, cabbage, onion, and garlic chives. (3)
Ebi Fry
King prawn tails deep-fried in panko breadcrumb. (2)
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu in a vegetarian dashi stock.
Korroke
Pumpkin and mixed vegetable croquettes. (2)
Edamame
Boiled green soya bean pods lightly salted.
Soup
Noodles in a hot broth. Served with chinese leaves, poku mushroom, bamboo shoot and wakame. Choose from ramen, udon, or soba noodles; and shoyu or spicy kimchi broth.
Ichiban
Char-grilled chicken breast, king prawn, naruto, deep-fried tofu.
Seafood
King prawn, squid, naruto, crabstick.
Salmon
Char-grilled salmon fillet.
Chicken
Char-grilled chicken.
Beef
Char-grilled sirloin steak.
Yasai
Broccoli, deep-fried tofu. (vg)
Yakisoba
Chinese-style noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Ichiban Yakisoba
Shredded chicken, prawn, naruto, squid, crabstick.
Seafood Yakisoba
Prawn, naruto, squid, crabstick.
Beef Yakisoba
Sliced beef.
Chicken Yakisoba
Shredded chicken.
Yasai Yakisoba
Broccoli, mushroom, deep-fried tofu. (vg)
Yaki Udon
Japanese-style thick noodles wok-fried with beansprouts, cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a sweet & savoury sauce.
Ichiban Yaki Udon
Shredded chicken, prawn, naruto, squid, crabstick.
Seafood Yaki Udon
Prawn, naruto, squid, crabstick.
Beef Yaki Udon
Sliced beef.
Chicken Yaki Udon
Shredded chicken.
Yasai Yaki Udon
Broccoli, mushroom, deep-fried tofu. (vg)
Chahan
Japanese-style fried rice with egg, carrot, diced bell pepper. Gluten-free options also available.
Ichiban Chahan
Shredded chicken, prawn, naruto, squid, crabstick.
Seafood Chahan
Prawn, naruto, squid, crabstick.
Chashu Prawn Chahan
Shredded pork, king prawn.
Beef Chahan
Sliced beef. (gf*)
Chicken Chahan
Shredded chicken. (gf*)
Yasai Chahan
Broccoli, mushroom, sweetcorn. (v) (gf*)
Chilli
A tomato-based chilli sauce with sliced bell peppers on steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Salmon Chilli
Char-grilled salmon fillet. (gf*)
Beef Chilli
Char-grilled sirloin steak. (gf*)
Ebi Chilli
King prawn. (gf*)
Chicken Chilli
Char-grilled chicken breast. (gf*)
Yasai Chilli
Courgette, mushroom, deep-fried tofu. (vg)
Curry
A rich and savoury Japanese curry sauce. Includes steamed rice or wok-fried noodles.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Deep-fried breaded chicken cutlet.
Pork Katsu Curry
Deep-fried breaded pork cutlet.
Beef Curry
Sliced beef, onion, mushroom.
Gyoza Curry
Vegetable gyoza, onion, mushroom, carrot. (v)
Donburi
A big bowl of rice with a range of delicious toppings – the quintessential Japanese comfort meal. Includes steamed rice.
Oyako-Don
Shredded chicken, onions and egg seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, sake and dashi.
Gyu-Don
Thin-sliced beef, onions and ginger seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, sake and dashi.
Katsu-Don
Breaded pork cutlet, onions and egg seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, sake and dashi.
Bento
Portable meal boxes with a variety of bite sized foods. Served with two pieces of nigiri sushi, two pieces of makimono sushi, steamed rice, and miso soup with pickles.
Tempura Bento
King prawn tails and mixed vegetables deep-fried in tempura batter; chicken gyoza.
Kaisen Bento
Grilled salmon steak, king prawn and squid marinated in teriyaki sauce; chicken gyoza.
Gyuniku-maki Bento
Pan-fried sirloin steak rolls filled with mushroom and sautéed in garlic, sake, and
Katsu Bento
King prawn tails and chicken breast deep-fried in panko breadcrumb; chicken gyoza.
Yasai Bento
Deep-fried tofu and grilled mixed vegetables; vegetable gyoza. (v) (vg)
Sushi
Cooked vinegared rice topped with ingredients (Nigiri) or put into rolls (Maki). Hand-made to order on the premises. Served with sushi ginger, wasabi and soy sauce.
Ebi Nigiri
Cooked king prawn. (gf)
Amaebi Nigiri
Raw sweet shrimp. (gf)
Sake Nigiri
Raw salmon. (gf)
Tekka Nigiri
Raw tuna. (gf)
Tako Nigiri
Cooked octopus. (gf)
Tamago Nigiri
Japanese omelette. (v) (gf)
Inari
Seasoned deep-fried tofu pockets. (vg)
California Maki
Crabstick, cucumber, Japanese omelette, Tobiko.
Futomaki
Crabstick, cucumber, Japanese omelette.
Sake Maki
Raw salmon. (gf)
Tekka Maki
Raw tuna. (gf)
Avocado Maki
Avocado. (vg) (gf)
Oshinko Maki
Pickled radish. (vg)
Kappa Maki
Cucumber. (vg) (gf)
Sides
Ebi Tempura
King prawn tails deep-fried in tempura batter.
Yasai Tempura
Bell pepper, sweet potato, mushroom, courgette, aubergine. (vg)
Salmon Teriyaki
Char-grilled salmon fillet in a teriyaki glaze.
Beef Kushiyaki
Skewers of beef and tomato in a teriyaki glaze.
Chicken Kushiyaki
Skewers of char-grilled chicken and spring onion in a teriyaki glaze.
Yasai Kushiyaki
Skewers of tofu, bell pepper, tomato, courgette in a teriyaki glaze. (vg)
Chicken & Vegetable Gyoza
Deep-fried dumplings filled with chicken and vegetables.
Yasai Gyoza
Vegetarian deep-fried dumplings filled with carrot, cabbage, onion, and garlic chives. (vg)
Ebi Fry
King prawn tails deep-fried in panko breadcrumb.
Tonkatsu
Pork cutlet deep-fried in panko breadcrumb.
Korroke
Pumpkin and mixed vegetable croquettes. (vg)
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu served with Tsuyu sauce (dashi, mirin, soy sauce). (vg)
Gyuniku Maki
Our signature sirloin steak rolls filled with mushrooms sautéed in garlic, saké, and soy sauce.
Chashu
Japanese roast pork in a seasoned soy sauce.
Edamame
Boiled green soya bean pods with salt. (vg) (gf)
Extras
Wok-fried Noodles
Yakisoba or Yaki Udon noodles wok-fried with beansprouts and yakisoba sauce. (vg)
Steamed rice
Fluffy white rice. (vg) (gf)
Egg Fried Rice
Gluten-free option available. (v) (gf*)
Japanese Fried Rice
Egg fried rice with carrot, sweetcorn, peas, spring onion. (v) (gf*)
Mixed Vegetables
Chinese leaves, carrot, spring onion and mushroom stir-fried with garlic. (vg) (gf*)
Chips
(vg) (gf)
Miso soup
(vg) (gf)
Curry sauce
(vg)