Ichiban

You'll find yourself on Middle Street in the heart of town, walking into a place that takes its Japanese food seriously without any of the pretension. Ichiban delivers what you want: generous bowls of ramen with broth that's been worked on, sushi that's crisp and balanced, and sides that don't feel like an afterthought. The kind of spot where regulars know what they're ordering before they sit down, and newcomers quickly work out why it's packed most nights. It's casual enough that you can drop in solo with a takeaway coffee vibe, but proper enough that you'd bring someone here and feel confident about it.