Sushi in the Ebisu area! 20 recommended restaurants

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Ebisu Sushi Fujimasa is a sushi restaurant by reservation only, located a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of Ebisu Station. Its Omakase full course made with seasonal ingredients is popular.

The interior has an upscale feel while still being relaxed and easy to enjoy. In addition to the fully flat counter seats, it also has a 6-seat Private room counter.

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The nigiri served here pairs bold red vinegar sushi rice made with care with Special selected toppings.

The toppings are said to be generously large and very satisfying to eat. Some say they have none of the distinctive flavor that can sometimes come with seafood, while the umami is outstanding.

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With the Omakase full course, you can enjoy not only nigiri but also standout dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients.

Every dish is said to be delicious, with careful preparation down to the smallest detail. It is recommended to enjoy the pairing along with hard-to-find Special branded sake.

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Located just a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Ebisu Station, Sushi Yuu Tsubasa is a popular spot where you can enjoy high-quality sushi made with seasonal fish.

One of its appeals is the relaxed atmosphere that lets you dine without feeling stiff, and you can also enjoy chatting with the chefs across the counter. The beautiful interior with white wood accents stands out.

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The menu offers just one choice: an Omakase course with food and drinks included, and both lunch and dinner start all at once with a 2-hour time limit.

It is built around sushi in a way that pairs well with drinks, and they also serve high quality small plates.

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The sushi lets you enjoy about 10 pieces of the daily nigiri, and the shari (sushi rice) is said to stand out for its clean, sharp flavor built mainly on red vinegar.

The toppings made with seasonal ingredients are well liked for the extra care that goes into every detail, from the knife work on up.

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Ebisu Sushi Fuji is a sushi restaurant recommended for people who want to take their time and enjoy good sushi in a high quality setting.

It is a 6-minute walk from the West Exit of Ebisu Station, and the interior is said to offer a grown-up space away from the noise of the city. Reviews also say it is perfect for Special days such as celebrations.

The menu offers Omakase course only, where you can enjoy about 10 pieces of nigiri (hand-formed sushi). The owner goes to Toyosu (Toyosu Market) every morning and Specially selects the ingredients.

For the shari (sushi rice), they use top-quality rice chosen by a kome meister (rice expert), and it is said they blend three kinds of akazu (red vinegar) with rice vinegar. It is well known for a flavor that brings out the rich taste of the toppings.

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The course also includes a wide range of a la carte dishes, such as seasonal otsumami (small appetizers) and ozukuri (sashimi platter).

They also offer a wide variety of charcoal grilled dishes made with binchotan (white charcoal), and you can enjoy the lively atmosphere from across the counter. These charcoal grilled dishes are known for their fragrant aroma and the excellent control of the heat.

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Sushiya Sen is a restaurant where you can enjoy carefully crafted sushi in a course style that uses ingredients from each of the four seasons.

Inside, the space has a refined atmosphere with the warmth of wood. There is a counter with spacious seating for each guest, so you can enjoy your meal in comfort.

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The menu offers just one choice for both lunch and dinner: the Omakase course. It includes a number of a la carte dishes and 10 pieces of nigiri sushi.

The nigiri showcases generous Edomae-style technique, using seafood carefully selected at Toyosu Market. The red vinegar rice, which gently falls apart in your mouth, is said to be irresistibly good.

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The head chef is a sushi chef, but also a cook of washoku (Japanese cuisine) and soba noodles, and the course also includes a soba dish To finish.

You can enjoy soba noodles hand-cut by the head chef himself together with dashi broth slowly drawn from awabi (abalone). The type of soba seems to change depending on the season.

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About a 5-minute walk from Ebisu Station, Ebisu Sushi Hatsume is a sushi restaurant known for its upscale sushi made with carefully prepared shari (sushi rice).

It has a simple yet stylish atmosphere, with both counter and table seating available for everything from small groups to parties of four.

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They offer a well rounded Omakase course that includes everything from à la carte dishes and nigiri sushi to dessert. The nigiri is said to use toppings with outstanding freshness.

The shari (sushi rice), finished with a blend of several kinds of vinegar including akazu (red vinegar) and grain vinegar, is said to have an appealing taste with depth and richness.

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The dishes and sushi are made with respect for tradition, while also being refined through daily study and never losing their originality.

The “maguro no noten uni dog” available for an extra charge with the course is this restaurant’s specialty, made with luxurious uni (sea urchin) and rare maguro noten (tuna head meat).

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Located about a 5-minute walk from Ebisu Station, Sushi Ebisu Korin is a sushi restaurant that uses Special ingredients sourced from a long-established intermediate wholesaler in Toyosu and, while preserving Edomae-style techniques, always seeks new forms.

The chic space, made up only of counter seats, is said to have the feel of a hideaway for adults. Meals start all at once and follow a 2-hour time limit.

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The sushi crafted by a master chef with 40 years of experience shows the playful touch that only a skilled artisan with deep knowledge of ingredients can bring.

You can also enjoy sushi made with premium ingredients, such as mushi awabi (steamed abalone) with liver sauce and fukahire (shark fin) nigiri topped with caviar. The shari (sushi rice), with its carefully calculated temperature and acidity, is also said to reflect great attention to detail.

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The course lets you enjoy not only nigiri sushi but also a la carte dishes made with seasonal Special ingredients.

With a full lineup that includes daily changing chinmi (delicacies), aburi (lightly seared dishes), and otsukuri (sashimi platters), you'll want to pair them with Japanese sake or wine and enjoy them to the fullest. Courses with all-you-can-drink are also available.

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Sushi Kiichi, which opened in Ebisu in 1986, is a Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) restaurant known for high-quality dishes that bring together fresh ingredients and skilled craftsmanship.

It is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the Tokyo Metro, and the interior has counter seats and a fully private room for up to 6 guests.

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While staying true to the standards of a long established sushi restaurant, this place serves sushi that combines Edomae (traditional Tokyo style) technique with seasonal ingredients.

The menu mainly focuses on courses, but you can also order a la carte. For shellfish, they go to Toyosu every day and purchase seasonal ingredients live.

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Among the many ingredients they offer, they are especially particular about hon-maguro (bluefin tuna), sourcing tuna from the Tsugaru Strait off popular areas like Oma and Toi in Aomori Prefecture.

The tuna from Oma, raised on a diet of surume-ika (Japanese flying squid), is said to have rich umami and plenty of fat, making it especially delicious.

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Sushi Risaki Ebisu, about a 2-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Ebisu Station, offers only a reasonably priced Omakase course, based on the idea that they want more people to enjoy traditional Edomae-zushi (traditional Edo-style sushi) in a more casual way.

The restaurant is on the third floor of a building, and the quiet space with a hidden-away feel is said to be very comfortable. Seating is counter only, and the meal starts at the same time for everyone.

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They offer an Omakase course of nigiri and tsumami (small dishes), built in the best way to showcase the most delicious ingredients of the season.

The nigiri is done in an Edomae-style (Tokyo-style sushi) with a blend of akazu (red vinegar) and rice vinegar, and the topping temperature is said to be just right. It is perfect for those who want to fully enjoy seasonal fish.

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All the neta (sushi toppings) are known for their freshness and tasty quality that leaves diners Manzoku. Bafun uni (horse dung sea urchin) is also a dish with many positive reviews.

People say the uni starts melting the moment it touches your mouth, with a rich sweetness spreading across the palate. It is creamy without feeling heavy, and you can also enjoy the fragrant nori and the tang of the sushi rice.

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In the course meal, you can enjoy nigiri sushi made with high quality fresh fish sourced from Toyosu Shijo (Toyosu Market) and rice from a five-star Meister in Niigata.

Among them, toro-taku (fatty tuna and pickled daikon roll) is the restaurant's recommendation, letting you enjoy the sweet richness of the toro fat and the crunchy texture of takuan (pickled daikon). It is a dish you can enjoy no matter which course you choose.

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They offer a wide lineup of Japanese sake that pairs well with sushi, with about 20 kinds centered on premium labels and dry styles. You will definitely want to enjoy the pairings.

Another nice point is that if you pay an additional corkage fee, you can bring your favorite drinks.

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Just a 2-minute walk from Ebisu Station West Exit, this restaurant serves sushi made with Special seasonal seafood and the skilled work of experienced chefs.

The interior has the right atmosphere for adults to relax and enjoy their time, and the polite yet friendly service is another reason for its popularity. There are 10 seats in total, all at the counter.

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The food is served in course style. The toppings for the nigiri use fresh seafood sourced that day.

They offer a wide range from standard picks to rare seafood, and it is said to pair perfectly with the akazu (red vinegar) shari (sushi rice), which the chefs shape with a light touch.

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With (Each) course, you can also enjoy All you can eat wagashi (Japanese sweets) at the end. It is a lineup that sweet lovers will find hard to resist.

You can enjoy as much as you like of classic Japanese sweets such as ohagi (sweet rice balls), daifuku (soft rice cakes filled with sweet bean paste), and yokan (sweet bean jelly). The selection of sweets changes daily, which is part of the appeal because even if you visit again, you can discover new wagashi.

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Sushi Kumakura, located a 1-minute walk from Exit 4 of Tokyo Metro Ebisu Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (traditional Tokyo-style sushi) made with Special ingredients.

The softly spotlight-lit interior is said to be a chic space, perfect for those who care about atmosphere. It also has a Private room counter seating area.

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The menu consists of a single Omakase course. You can enjoy a new style of sushi that uses seasonal ingredients and makes the most of kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine) techniques.

For the Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi), carefully prepared one piece at a time, they use wild-caught seafood from waters near Japan, and the head chef brings out top-class flavor with skilled craftsmanship.

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In the course, you can enjoy not only sushi but also carefully prepared Appetizers and small bites.

The dishes bring together the best seasonal flavors of that time of year, and the menu changes every month, so you can keep enjoying it without getting bored. They also offer a wide selection of Japanese sake and wine that pair well with the food.

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Sushidou Tomiiza is a popular sushi restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) made with seasonal seafood. It is fully equipped with counter seats and Private room.

Inside, traditional Japanese crafts collected by the head chef are displayed, creating a comfortable space filled with the essence of Japanese culture.

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For the nigiri, they use toppings that the head chef personally selects at the fishing port. The shari (sushi rice) made with rice vinegar is said to have a firm tang and gentle sweetness.

The toppings, carefully prepared with shime (curing) and aging to bring out rich umami, pair with the shari in a classic style where neither overpowers the other and both stay in harmony.

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If you want to fully enjoy high-end sushi to your heart’s content, the lunch-only All you can eat menu is recommended.

Even with the All you can eat option, they carefully make each piece one by one, so you can enjoy sushi that brings out the full flavor of the ingredients. Uni (sea urchin) is also All you can eat.

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Sushi Maguroya is a sushi izakaya run directly by a maguro (tuna) wholesaler, with a 68-year history, and it is about a 2-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.

The restaurant has a casual, easy-to-use atmosphere and is popular with all kinds of diners, including groups of friends and families. There is a good variety of seating, including counter seats, zashiki (tatami seating), and tables.

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A wide range of menu items, including seasonal creative dishes and nigiri sushi, is one of the restaurant's main draws. You can enjoy nigiri in many styles, including A la carte, sets, and courses.

The sushi rice uses Edomae akazu (red vinegar), which is said to pair well with the large toppings that are carefully prepared.

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They offer a casual lineup of à la carte dishes and small plates, and the recommended picks are the dishes made with maguro (tuna) sourced from a tuna wholesaler in Toyosu.

Along with sashimi, they also have a wide range of maguro dishes such as yukhoe and tatsuta-age (Japanese-style fried pieces). There is also a course where you can compare wild and farmed maguro.

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This stylish sushi restaurant is about a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Ebisu Station, with the concept of "casual sushi and wine."

The interior is said to blend the classic Japanese feel of a traditional sushi restaurant with Western touches. It also has fully private rooms.

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The sushi, made with high quality toppings, uses an original awasezu (blended sushi vinegar) recipe combining rice vinegar and balsamic vinegar so it pairs well with wine.

They also care not just about the taste but about the presentation, with a strong focus on color. It is recommended to enjoy it with one of the 20 or more natural wines that change with the seasons.

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They also offer a great selection of a la carte dishes that go perfectly with drinks, including many menu items said to be house specialties.

The photo shows the "Ebi Kani Gassen〜Kiwami (Shrimp and Crab Battle - Ultimate)". This dish comes with vinegared rice laid in a crab shell and topped with ikura (salmon roe), uni (sea urchin), and shredded crab meat. It is said to feel like a luxurious seafood Rice bowl.

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Ebisu Sushi Ogino is a restaurant where you can enjoy carefully crafted Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) made with Special ingredients and skilled craftsmanship, and it is about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Ebisu Station.

The stylish space has a warm feel, with calm counter seats and Private rooms that look out over the night view.

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The sushi served here is an authentic Edomae-style type that is said to have been enjoyed since long ago.

The owner personally goes to the market and other places every day to carefully source the toppings. Guests can enjoy the great combination of akazu (red vinegar) rice, a hallmark of Edomae sushi, and Special toppings prepared with close attention to every detail.

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Both lunch and dinner offer several courses at different price points, with not only nigiri but also seasonal Appetizers and a la carte dishes.

The 3-kind uni (sea urchin) tasting is an extra item you can order on the side. Reviews say each uni is rich and delicious, and many recommend trying it.

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Ebisu Sushi Shiorian Yamashiro, about a 1-minute walk from Ebisu Station on the subway, is known as a place where you can enjoy ever-evolving authentic washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) and classic Edomae sushi.

There are 25 seats in total, and you can choose between refined counter seats and Private room seating that offers privacy. It is said to have a crisp, elegant atmosphere that suits a Special day.

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They offer a course where you can enjoy dishes made with ingredients Specially selected by the head chef along with authentic Edomae-zushi (traditional Edo-style sushi) at the same time.

The nigiri toppings crafted by skilled chefs with experience at famous restaurants are said to be carefully prepped to suit each ingredient, bringing out the fish’s natural flavor.

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At lunchtime, guests also like that they can casually enjoy an Omakase nigiri sushi set.

In addition to the nigiri, it also comes with a small Rice bowl, a steamed dish, and a soup, making it a filling meal with plenty of volume. They say you can enjoy high quality sushi even at lunch.

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Sushi Amakawa is a popular sushi restaurant where you can enjoy Edomae-zushi (Tokyo-style sushi) with deep flavor, crafted by a skilled chef drawing on many years of experience. It is about an 8-minute walk from Ebisu Station or Hiroo Station.

Inside the warmly wood-toned space, there is an L-shaped counter set in the center, as well as a Private room.

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The sushi crafted by the owner, who knows exactly how long each topping should be aged and how long its umami lasts, is said to bring out the best in every ingredient.

The nigiri they are especially particular about is the squid. They use sweet, tender Spear Squid, and by finely mincing it before shaping it, they create an exquisite texture on the palate.

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They also say you can enjoy a la carte dishes made with seasonal ingredients that pair well with drinks. Many reviews praise the hon-maguro (bluefin tuna) grilled over an open flame.

They say the surface of the tuna is grilled until crisp, while the inside is rich and tender with plenty of fat. You can enjoy it with the secret house special sauce that has been used since the restaurant first opened.

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Ebisu Sushi Ichi, located right by Exit 3 of Ebisu Station on the subway, is a sushi restaurant where you can enjoy nigiri and seasonal à la carte dishes crafted by a chef who trained at well-known restaurants.

Inside, there is a high quality shiraki (white wood) counter, where you can dine while taking in the live feel of the chef at work.

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The menu consists only of a seasonal Omakase course, and they carefully prepare and serve each piece of Edomae nigiri (Tokyo-style hand-formed sushi).

The toppings have fine hidden knife cuts, showing the careful craftsmanship. The nigiri stays true to the classics, while also showing some creativity with touches like caviar and gold leaf.

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In the course, you can enjoy seasonal dishes built around ingredients sourced daily, weaving together hashiri (early seasonal produce), shun (produce at peak season), and nagori (late seasonal produce).

The restaurant pays attention not only to how good the food tastes, but also to the beauty of the tableware and presentation, making it something you can enjoy with all five senses.

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Sushi Takehan Wakatsuki, about a 5-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Ebisu Station, is a well-regarded restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal nigiri-zushi (hand-formed sushi) made with top-quality ingredients and crafted to bring out the full flavor of each one.

Inside, the refined interior features counter seats where you can watch the chefs at work up close, and it is said to offer a relaxed setting where you can fully enjoy your meal.

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They offer sushi that preserves traditional Edomae (Tokyo-style) techniques while also pursuing evolution.

The toppings are handled with great care, and the slightly soft shari (sushi rice) is said to gently loosen and spread in the mouth. Some say the sushi has a sense of beauty to it.

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The menu consists of Omakase courses only, and the course that adds a la carte dishes made with seasonal ingredients to the sushi is also popular.

Each dish seems to combine originality with a high level of finish, making it a course you can enjoy all the way through without getting bored. It is the kind of meal you will want to savor with Japanese sake or wine.

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This sushi restaurant is tucked away on a back street a 5-minute walk from Ebisu Station, where you can enjoy delicate sushi paired perfectly with drinks. Visits are by reservation only.

There is counter seating only, and the space offers an out-of-the-ordinary setting that is perfect for a Special day or a meal with someone important.

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The nigiri at this restaurant uses no sugar. It is known for its unique shari (sushi rice) with a clean finish and deep flavor, as well as its beautiful form.

The toppings are made with Special seasonal fish sourced from across Japan, and they pair perfectly with the shari made from carefully chosen vinegar and rice from Niigata Prefecture.

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There is a course where you can enjoy 20 Omakase dishes, and the menu also includes pairings with sommelier-selected wines and Japanese sake.

The seasonal hassun (small assorted appetizer platter) served at the start of the course has 5 items in total. They are said to manage the temperature for (Each) dish thoroughly.