Sushi Ebisu Main Branch

Restaurant Details

In 2020, Sushi Ebisu took over a next-door spot in its namesake neighborhood to show Tokyoites that enjoying sushi doesn’t have to be an either-or choice — either traditionally or trendy. Because somehow, this chic sushi bar manages to nail both.

The concept behind the space is clean and stylish, geared toward dates or girls' nights. The trimmings of a classic sushi-ya are still there, seen through the polished wooden counter and exposed sake bottles lining the ledge, but the interior lines are softer, and large windows partly swathed with white noren reveal a series of compact tables with benches and stools.

The restaurant is stocked with domestic fish, casual snacks and sashimi, with a menu that reads as inexpensive. Their Edomae nigiri is their specialty, which starts from 99 yen and uses authentic red vinegar, also called “akazu.” Still, the real talking point is their unique “black” sushi rice, made with a blend of rice and balsamic vinegar, giving the rice a distinct black hue and an Italian-inflicted taste that pairs beautifully with wine.

Most diners will also want to rummage through the specialty menu, where some intriguing surprises are waiting, particularly the snow crab with black rice cocktail; a delightful fried cheese sushi roll using the same black rice; or the crab whose shell gets further filled with blankets of uni and salmon roe. Let’s not forget their herb rolls, too — fish wrapped around a core of greens, with an outer layer of dark, glossy seaweed.

On the drink side, it’s a sushi-and-wine affair with over 20 selections of natural wines. Both reds and whites are recommended based on the type of rice vinegar and soy sauce used in your meal.

Sushi Ebisu Main Branch Access Info

• Sushi Ebisu Main Branch is a 3-minute walk from Ebisu Station (West Exit).

Sushi Ebisu Main Branch Phone Number

Sushi Ebisu Main Branch Business Days

Sushi Ebisu Main Branch Address

Mansion New Ebisu No. 106, 4-9-5 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013

Sushi Ebisu Main Branch Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.