Ippudo Reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(223 total reviews)
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Shigemi Kawahara

81% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ippudo has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 223 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ippudo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants and food service industry (3.7 stars).

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223 reviews
3.0
11 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Free Staff Meal A nice perk that helps with daily costs. Flexible Hours Some level of flexibility with scheduling is appreciated. Good Pay Compensation is fair or above average, which is a big plus. Potentially Good Environment The working atmosphere can be positive — it really depends on who’s on shift with you. Great If You’re Into Japanese Culture Working here offers a chance to experience and learn about Japanese culture firsthand, which can be rewarding if you enjoy cultural exchange.

Cons

Reduced Hours: Staff hours are being cut, which affects income and job security. Short-Staffed: Despite fewer people on shift, the workload has increased, placing unfair pressure on existing employees. Poor Management: Leadership seems disorganized and ineffective, lacking the skills to support the team properly or manage operations smoothly. Communication Barriers: New staff, freshly relocated from Japan, are still adjusting. Language and cultural differences are causing communication challenges and slowing down team efficiency. Unrealistic Expectations: Management continues to assign more tasks and responsibilities, despite the reduced staffing — creating an overwhelming and unfair workload. Unproductive Management Behavior: Managers frequently complain about staff performance or store conditions, but fail to lead by example or fulfill their own responsibilities. This creates low morale and a lack of respect for leadership.

5.0
4 Aug 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It is a good place to work.

Cons

No any negative feedback .

4.0
15 Dec 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The team is friendly, and working at Ippudo is a good way to learn some basic Japanese.

Cons

Very busy during the winter, interacting with customers that have waited extremely long queue times can be stressful.

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