Ichiban Sando Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Ichiban Sando, where Japanese culinary delights meet a cozy atmosphere in Chula Vista. Specializing in bubble tea and creative sandwiches, Ichiban Sando thrives on fresh ingredients and bold flavors. The standout dishes feature a selection of unique sandwiches, including the beloved shrimp katsu sando and various rice bowls that deliver generous portions and satisfying taste.
The side menu is equally tempting, with daily offerings like Spam musubi and grilled Spam for an authentic Japanese snack experience. Complementing your meal, their carefully crafted Vietnamese coffees, including the Ube and Pandan variations, provide a delightful twist, though drink preferences vary among customers.
With a casual vibe and friendly service, Ichiban Sando invites you to explore a diverse menu that balances traditional and trendy. Whether you're dining in or opting for takeout, you'll find value and flavor in every bite. Stop by and elevate your meal experience today!
Side Menu
Spam Musubi
Available Daily until sold out. Grilled Spam. Rice. Seaweed
Shrimp Spam Musubi
Available Daily until sold out. Grilled Spam. Rice. Seaweed. Shrimp Tempura.
Ube Vietnamese Coffee
Slow dripped Vietnamese milk coffee contain dairy. Topped with Ube (Purple Yam) Cream. Non-dairy substitutions is not available for this item.
Pandan Vietnamese Coffee
Slow dripped Vietnamese milk coffee contain dairy. Topped with Buko Pandan Cream. Non-dairy substitutions is not available for this item.
Lavender Vietnamese Coffee
Slow dripped Vietnamese milk coffee contain dairy. Topped with Lavender Cream. Non-dairy substitutions is not available for this item.
Vietnamese Coffee
Matcha Series
Matcha Lavender
Does NOT include boba. Contains Milk
Matcha Strawberry
Does NOT include boba. Contains Milk.
Matcha Mango
Does NOT include boba. Contains Milk.
Matcha Ube
Does NOT include boba. Contains Milk.
Pork Sando
Our Classic Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches comes with cabbage slaw Katsu Sauce.
Chicken Sando
Our Classic Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches comes with cabbage slaw Katsu Sauce.
Menchi Beef
Our Classic Beef Patty Sandwiches comes with cabbage slaw, Cheese and Katsu Sauce. Imagine a flavorful and juicy Burger. Your choice of bread.
Egg Sando
Fluffy Medium cooked Scrambled Egg on Homemade Milk Bread & Cheddar Cheese, your choice of Protein
Fish Sando
Fish Katsu Sandwiches served on your choice of breads, cabbage slaw, and a side of daikon.
Kimchee Chicken Sando
Kimchee, Milkd Kimchee Mayo Sauce, Fried Chicken Cutlet, Pickled Red Cabbage, Red Cabbage Slaw on Homemade Milk Bread, with a side of Pickled Daikon (Radish)
Coco Shrimp
Our Classic Shrimp Cutlet Sandwiches comes with cabbage slaw and Coconut Curry Shrimp Sauce.
XGarlic Chicken
MUST-TRY! our new Premium Katsu Sando with mind blowing Black Garlic Sauce
XGarlic Pork
MUST-TRY! our new Premium Katsu Sando with mind blowing Black Garlic Sauce
Chicken x Egg Sando
Crispy Katsu Chicken served with Egg Sando (Egg, Cheddar Cheese) on homemade milk bread.
Mixed Fruit Sando
Mixed Fruit and Cream. Fruit varies. Made Fresh Daily. Available everyday.
Strawberry Fruit Sando
Strawberry and Cream Sandwiches. Made Fresh Daily. Available everyday.
Egg Salad Sando
Available Everyday. Freshly Made Egg Salad (cold) Sandwiches with milk bread. NO CRUST. With Soft Boiled Egg Fillings
Sando Sampler A
CRUST OFF Version of 3 of our favorite Sando: Egg Salad Sando, Garlic Chicken Katsu Sando, Fruit Sando.
Sando Sampler B
CRUST OFF Version of 3 of our Team's Pick Sando: Garlic Chicken, Pork Katsu & Shrimp Sando
Katsu Sando
Combo
Pork Belly Bowl
Juicy Roasted Pork Belly Bowl over steamed rice, Kimchee & Pickled Red Cabbage
Katsu Plate
Plate only. Plate comes with steamed rice, salad, fries and your choice of protein
XGarlic Chicken Bowl
Steamed Rice. Salad & Grilled Chicken topped with Black Roasted Garlic Sauce.
Katsu Plate Combo
Combo of 1 Plate & 1 regular sized drink. Plate comes with steamed rice, salad, fries and your choice as followings.
Gyudon (Beef Brisket)
Japanese Traditional Beef Bowl served with Pickled Radish.
Katsu Plate Combo + Garlic
Combo of 1 Plate & 1 regular sized drink. Plate comes with steamed rice, salad, fries and your choice as followings.
Katsu Plate + Garlic
Plate only. Plate comes with steamed rice, salad, fries and your choice of protein
Thai Milk Tea
Contains milk. Cannot be substituted.
Jasmine Milk Tea
Already dairy-free.
Black Milk Tea
Already dairy-free.
Taro Milk Tea
Already dairy-free.
Honey Milk Tea
Already dairy-free.
Lavender Milk Tea
Already dairy-free.
Rose Milk Tea
Already dairy-free.
Matcha Milk Tea
Contains milk. Can be substituted with almond milk.
Milk Tea
Crafted Tea
Honey Mango Black Tea
Iced tea with boba & crushed mango.
Lychee Green Tea
Iced tea with boba & lychee jelly.
Peach Green Tea
Iced tea with boba & crushed peach.
Winter Melon Tea
Iced tea with boba & crystal boba.
Hawaiian Blend
Fresh strawberry pineapple green tea topped with boba, chia seeds & fruits.
Passion Medley
Fresh lemon, passionfruit & pineapple green tea topped with boba, chia seeds & fruits.
Mango Tango
Fresh orange & mango black tea topped with boba, chia seeds & fruits.
Fruit Teas
Blended Drinks
Frappe
Comes with boba. Contains milk. Please choose almond substitution under add-on as needed.
Real Fruit Smoothies
Comes with boba. Contains milk. Please choose almond substitution under add-on as needed.