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Food: Sushi and ginger eggplant were INCREDIBLE! Some of the best sushi I've had. Service: Food was fast. Ambiance: One of the toilets wouldn't flush properly, there was a ton of toilet paper and the water kept going up. I flagged it to one of the servers. But it was dirty.
A neighborhood Japanese restaurant in the Union Square area, opened in 2011. A friend recommended it, and it has a hidden gem feel to it. Agedashi Tofu: The best Agedashi tofu I've ever had! The outer shell was incredibly crispy and light, while the lower half, soaked in boiling broth, was so soft and almost translucent; the inside was smooth and delicate, almost runny. The dashi broth was extremely flavorful, with just the right amount of saltiness and a slightly sweet aftertaste; mixing in the ginger and radish puree, it's not as spicy as I expected, but rather enhances the umami flavor to another level. It was so comforting to eat. Salmon Avocado Rolls: The salmon was of good quality--tender, smooth, soft, and chewy, with a rich, oily texture, and cut quite thick. Combined with the oily, fragrant avocado, it was very satisfying. Tuna Rolls: Also thickly cut, completely free of any fishy taste. Another enjoyable experience.
Amazing fresh sushi. Staff was friendly and was able to accommodate a super last minute huge cooked catering order. Nice presentation and flavor was amazing. Best sushi
Their sushi takeout is consistently good, and the special rolls are beautifully made and topped generously. The prices for the sushi are a bit expensive, but the portions are sizeable as well. The staff are friendly and efficient, and takeout orders are always timely!
Very fresh sushi for a reasonable price and a great ambiance. Walk in only. I like Ebi sushi and this is despite the fact that it's a walk in only! Rolls were very fresh, and I particularly liked their options that included eel sauce. Ordered: Blue dragon: more of a unique roll. I got it to try because it looked different from standard sushi rolls, but I found that I didn't like how crunchy it was. I think the bean sprouts inside it contributed to this Miso salmon: it sounded delicious and it was. Fish was fresh and didn't have any sort of smell but was pretty clearly high quality Veggie gyoza: I am always charmed when restaurants have green dumpling wrappers for veggie options. I got these pan fried and liked them! Six per order Service was decently quick and attentive even on a Friday evening. I have no complaints! I'd come again
Had high expectations for this place but it was a little disappointing. We were a big group but still service was slow and had make attempts to get their attention multiple times for water and missing cutlery. The food was decent nothing too crazy. The boat presentation and everything was kind of sad to look at but I would say getting the salmon belly is worth it. The volcano is a little different from what I've usually seen, there weren't as many toppings, not giving explosion but it did form the shape. The place was packed so expect it to be a little louder and having to speak up. There is parking in the lot beside the restaurant that's paid and also a clean bathroom.
Celebratory lunch date. Was packed on a weekday because it was a public holiday and we waited a long time for the staff to clear a table for us. They were very busy. Service was slow that day. The food was great at usual. Melt in the mouth torched salmon belly and the tasty salmon ninniku. We also enjoyed the Smoky lemon hamachi and the scallop nigiri - both the truffle and the honey pecorino. Ordering off the nigiri menu is always a treat!
My birthday was on a Saturday this year and so my husband and I came here a little before the peak dinner rush. We wrote our names down and were told it would be a 30min wait, so I set a 20min timer and crossed the street to get a drink at the Independent in the meantime. Kid you not, as we got our drink at the bar we got the call that the table was ready. This was all within 10mins of setting my timer. It took a while for someone to attend to us while we were seated but as soon as I started looking around for a server quickly took notice and came right over came to take our order. She was nice. We order some of our usuals - tiger roll, boston roll, eel roll and squid roll,- and a few new items - Everything was so fresh and yummy. It was a good dining experience. They'll be moving across the street soon and I'm glad I got to experience the ambience of the restaurant post renovations and pre-relocating
i have been here multiple times, and it is my favorite sushi in the area. I love their nigiri, and we tried a soba dish this most recent time that was really yummy. We sat at the bar and it was fun to watch them make everything. Our server was helpful and attentive. Has a chill, late-night ambiance that is enjoyable and just right!
Solid sushi place, the quality of nigiri is good quality and overall a great value. I got the 20 piece combo with 14 piece nigiri. It came with miso soup that was absolutely delicious. I tried the tiger roll which has shrimp tempura and has a spicy crab mix on top that is torched. My favorite was the yellowtail nigiri that I normally don't get. Torched salmon belly was good but it would have been better if it was warm. Overall good service and good food. The asthetics are cute too! They have a parking lot next to the restaurant which you have to pay for.
Parking is paid to park, restaurant has a nice groovy vibe to it. Good for group/double date or even kids. However the wait is terrible long even when it's not during rush hour or crowded. The food is okay, not standout, just standard. Has a bar section with lot of drinks option for you to try
Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any sushi joint in Boston. For someone who was born and raised in TX where we did not have good access to fresh seafood.. Boston was crazy good. Came here without a reservation for a small snack and drinks.. however ended up ordering more because it was THAT good. NOTHING smelled fishy. everything was super fresh. I believe the restaurant had a sign stating they are moving to a new location so hopefully its a bigger space because it was a little tight here. I did see they also do catering. Did not order it myself but saw someone take huge trays of beautifully made rolls.
My partner and I had a lovely dinner at Ebi Sushi! The ambiance here is great and it's conveniently located as well. The staff were also very accommodating and friendly. We started things off with the agedashi tofu, which honestly turned out to be my favorite thing we ordered. The broth and fried tofu skin truly is unbeatable. We then ordered two rolls (one spicy maki and another basic salmon roll) as well as some sashimi. It was a bit pricey but the portions felt pretty fair to me. The flavors and freshness of the fish were great and everything really complemented each other well. We ended our meal with a butter cake (and some vanilla ice cream) which was very tasty and the perfect sweet treat. I'd definitely love to come back or even order takeout from here again.
4 years ago
Price and quality- unmatched! Go early. This place gets packed quickly. Even with a full house, the service was great! While I have not tried the take out personally, friends have said the quality remains. read more
4 years ago
My fav sushi spot in town!!! The quality of their fish is noticeably better than their counterparts. The salmon avocado is perfection Their eel roll is also very tasty. They also have special order nigiri with interesting flavors--like scallop + cheese or scallop + apple, which may sound off putting but actually kinda works. read more
2 years ago
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I would say that this is the best sushi in Greater Boston for the price point. I was incredibly impressed with the quality and consistency - and thought the value was reasonable. The omakase nigiri special had incredibly unique flavors and I couldn't help but smile throughout the meal. Our waitress was friendly, warm, had a great attitude and witty (she had us laughing). That part of the experience was stellar! The reason I'm deducting a star is the bar. I know they're busy with their reopening, but we each waited about 20 minutes to get each drink order. Maybe it was a staffing issue? Our waitress acknowledged the wait wasn't normal - as our food came out before our drinks did, but we waited the same time for our second drink order so... I don't know. With that in mind, the drinks were very good! I'd love to have ordered more, but I didn't want to wait so long anymore. read more
3 years ago
Ebi had a count interior with a casual aesthetic. The menu was vast with many options. While it took awhile to get the food out, the food was good. You get what you expect and prices are a bit above average. If you have a sushi craving, this place will satisfy it well read more
2 years ago
My favorite sushi place i've ever had. Don't get me wrong it's amazing for dine in but boy oh boy! it's banging as take out too!!!!! read more
Affordable quality sushi - Ebi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi do not disappoint and it doesn't break the bank either. Their cooked/kitchen dishes are also really good - dumplings, karaage, buns, etc. Chef Jose and his team are a riot and the service is as amazing as the food. read more
1 year ago
My friend ordered a few rolls and kitchen items from Ebi. I really enjoyed their California roll, which is what I use to compare one sushi spot from another. The sweet potato roll was solid as well. The kitchen items were okay, but I found the chicken to be a bit salty for my liking. I think I would stick to the sushi in the future. read more
This place is a solid and has a hip aesthetic. There is parking but you need to let the staff know you need a parking pass. The chicken teriyaki and spicy pork are served teppenyaki style on hot stone plates with noodles and also rice. The portions are generous and their noodles are garlicky and delicious. The rolls are decent and the sushi rice was made well. Service is really good and overall a solid experience. read more
Flavors - 3.8/5 Textures - 4/5 Presentation - 4/5 Value for money - 4/5 Would return? Yes Must-try: Miso Salmon Roll This might be my new favorite sushi place in Boston! They have creative flavors that translate to the palate. The tiger roll and the miso salmon were my favorite, but miso salmon was the most innovative. They also have some fancy rolls they sell by the piece ($3-4 per unit). I tried a couple and (although very tasty!) I didn't think they were anything extraordinary. The gyozas and shrimp dumplings were very good as well. I loved that the menu is huge so I'm definitely going back to try more. PROtip: they have parking but you have to request a parking pass inside. read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
I came here with my husband on a random Thursday evening and I was unfortunately disappointed by the quality and price of food here. I was excited at the prospect of possibly having a casual, solid, Japanese restaurant close to where I live, but I did not find it at Ebi. Pro tip-- they have their own parking lot (which is shared with other little stores nearby but if you come for dinner time, it's no problem) so parking is easy! My husband and I were both not in the mood for just sushi for dinner so I can only speak for the one roll we shared together, and the two other entree dishes we got for dinner. It was a chilly night so I decided to get the Shrimp Tempura Udon and my husband ordered the Katsu Don both for $15 each (ouch). We were curious about the sushi, so we also ordered a simple maguro roll. The shrimp tempura udon is extremely over priced. It came with two shrimp tempuras, and the only topping in the udon soup was seaweed and green onions. That's it. For $15. No traditional fish cake, seasonal greens, no egg option. My husband's Katsu Don was fine, nothing special, but again, literal bowl of rice, topped with katsu and a fried egg and a bowl of miso soup. If it was priced lower, it would be just so much easier to swallow! The maguro roll came last, almost at the end of our meal. The way it was rolled is very telling about the level of this place-- maguro wasn't always centered, there wasn't a consistent line of sushi rice around the maguro, and the nori holding it together wasn't properly aligned so it didn't seal properly, which led to some grains of rice seeping out. Ok, to be fair, I am Japanese so my standards are probably too high for this kind of thing. But, at the same time, I just wanted to find a casual Japanese place that could solidly make dishes without the pretentiousness of a serious sushi bar! My husband was also very underwhelmed and proclaimed that he wouldn't come back here, unless someone really wanted to come here again. In conclusion, over priced, nothing special. Although-- we are very curious about the cocktails they had! We weren't in the mood to try cocktails but when we were leaving, we saw a few of them and they looked beautiful. Maybe the bartenders are great here! read more
5 years ago
My daughter and I decided to have dinner here based on the Yelp reviews and it did not disappoint. We were told that the wait was 45 minutes but it was only about 30 minutes. Our waitress, Amanda, was great and very attentive. We had the tempura sampler, dragon roll, pork gyoza and tempura chicken. I really enjoyed the tempura broccoli, zucchini and shrimp but not the red pepper and sweet potato as much. The dragon roll was so very good. I wish that I wast so stuffed or I'd gotten another order my daughter had the tempura chicken and it was good. The mayo sauce that was served with the chicken was spicy but great. My daughter loved the pork Gyoza but I didn't try it. And the setting was great. Great ambiance and free parking. Highly recommend! read more
I got miso soup, two cucumber rolls and a pickle roll. The maki rolls looked and tasted great. The miso soup was good I just wish it wasn't such a small serving size. Prices very fair in comparison to other places in the area. I will come back again! read more
4 years ago
Went to Ebi for the first time last night, my boyfriend and I have always wanted to go since moving to the area. Place had a cool vibe and seemed nice. Our waiter wasn't the most helpful with the unique ordering process/checklist, had to ask how to order food/drinks versus him explaining it to us on the spot. Drinks were really good (pineapple daiquiri) probably our favorite part aside from the dumplings. During our visit while waiting for our main course, my boyfriend noticed a cockroach behind me on the wall. Within inches of me, behind my head - disgusting. When telling the wait staff of the situation, they simple said "I'm so sorry about that....", killed the roach and left right away. As if there wasn't a larger problem. Nobody said anything about it to us again. Sushi did not live up to the hype/reviews (even tho it looks really good) I've seen of the "best Boston sushi" - definitely not now with their emerging cockroach issues either. Probably will not be returning to this restaurant. read more
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For midrange good quality sushi, Ebi Sushi really hits the spot! They only take reservations for parties larger than 6, but it was easy enough to walk in and get seated for a party of 2 at 7pm on a Friday. What I love about their combo options (eg 24 pcs nigiri + one special roll) is that you get to choose all of the nigiri you want! You're given a pencil and a paper to indicate which pieces you want. It's very refreshing to have so much autonomy! What's remarkable about the sushi is how well balanced the fish to rice ratio is. The fish is cut thickly and lusciously, and the rice grains are deindividuated with a little bit of a bite to it. The less crowd pleasing pieces are treated properly to ensure maximal palatability: the squid is scored finely so ensure creamy tenderness, the mackerel has an appropriate garnish of ginger and scallion. My least favorite piece was the scallop - it was probably a wet scallop and had a mushy texture an an off taste to it. But frankly speaking, everything else was delicious. And at $50 for a 24 piece and one special roll set, is a stinking good deal! read more
5 years ago
The tiger roll was great! Came here for a Bumble date. Ambient seating and the waiter was very present. Sushi came out incredibly fast! Their beer Orion was good, it tasted like a lager and was on draft. Other than sharing a parking lot with Dunkin, I would def return for exploration in Somerville. It is not located near Davis Square. It was relatively easy to find off I-93 read more
2 years ago
I went here for their soft reopening post-COVID and it was a great time filled with ribbon-cutting and 500 lb blue fin tuna-cutting The owners are very nice-- one of the owners came over twice to our table to see how our meal was. The servers were super friendly too-- one was the most excited server I think I've ever had. The apps were amazing. The cocktails were good but not quite my taste (you can always tell the difference between a bad drink and a drink that's good but just not for you). I'm not a huge sushi fan but I tried for maybe the first time-- it was very flavorful (and beautiful). Would recommend for a casual eating experience or date night. read more
2 years ago
I ordered about $800 worth of sushi from Ebi. And it was worth every. single. cent. Delicious platters of nigiri sushi. Thick cut slices, beautifully molded over rice. Event soft fatty tuna that melted in our mouths. This place is the real deal for sushi. read more
Huge fan of this place!! food and drink taste better every time eat here !! They really step up their drinks game!! They have a new bartender that definitely know what is doing!!! Cocktails are beautiful and delicious!! Food is always amazing but the best part are the staff and the atmosphere!! My husband and I like to go at Ebi sushi early in the afternoon when they are not busy!! Everybody always remember us. We usually sit close to the bar and we hang out with the staff while they are getting ready for dinner service! They make you feel like at home!! Ebi sushi is one of my fav place in town!! read more
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This is some of the best sushi I've had on the East Coast. The ambiance is casual and lively. We started with the 5 piece omakase. Each piece was a new experience with varying flavors. The fish was definitely fresh and melted in my mouth. The miso salmon roll, crazy maki, and rainbow roll were also good. In terms of fish quality, it was close to Sugarfish. Prices are fair considering the location and quality of the fish. This place does get busy so it takes a while for the food to come out but I have no complaints because it was so good. Our waitress was very friendly. We will definitely be coming back. read more
4 years ago
Great food and service! Sushi was delicious and fresh. We also tried a couple of appetizers, all good. read more
5 years ago
Our first visit since the renovations was good - not bad, not fabulous. Loved the new artwork but the layout leaves something to be desired. It looks like they moved the bar from the center of the restaurant to the left side, and lost a lot of seating in doing so. Many of the tables are for six or more, with one behemoth table taking up a large portion of real estate. Since it was just the three of us, we ended up sitting at the bar. It was a busy Saturday night and the acoustics create an overly loud environment. This is not the type of place where you can enjoy conversation with your fellow diners. It would seem that the restaurant was trying to create an energetic atmosphere with the club music. Eh. The sushi was fresh and the drinks were fun. The bartender was a great guy, his exuberance and fun loving nature made up for any imperfections. Beautiful drink presentations (see pictures), and made a special, nonalcoholic mango drink for my daughter. Ebi Sushi, like most restaurants these days, seems to be suffering from a staffing shortage but service is gracious, and you can tell they are hard workers. read more
Disappointed at myself for waiting so long to try this place when I lived nearby for years! The staff are incredibly sweet. Seating is spaced out properly. Good music and ambiance. We ordered the Crazy Maki Roll, Blizzard Roll, Miso Salmon Roll, and the tiger roll. Everything was incredible. We even got the butter cake for dessert which is served with a scoop of matcha ice cream. So glad we chose to order the dessert too. I would definitely go again and recommend. read more
5 years ago
My partner and I came to try Ebi after seeing so many best of sushi lists of the Boston area mention this place. To preface, the service was fantastic and the wait staff was responsive and friendly. Unfortunately, we felt the food was mediocre at best. We got: The agedashi tofu (not pictured) came in really large blocks of tofu, which unfortunately meant that you often get large pieces of tofu without the crisp outer layer. The tofu also came in a fairly large bowl of broth, which meant the a large amount of the outside layer was soggy. The mackerel shioyaki was probably the highlight of our meal, broiled perfectly so the skin was lightly crispy and the fish was tender. A little on the salty side, but our palettes do generally err on the milder side. Our order of nigiri and sashimi was probably the biggest detractor in this rating. I personally had a bone in my salmon sashimi still and my piece of yellowtail was oddly tough to chew through, likely some sort of tendon equivalent in fish. The tuna was sinewy as well. We tried a pressed roll as well, and felt that the texture of the rice was odd (although this map be due to the pressing method of making such "rolls"). read more
5 years ago
So happy this place reopened. Been craving the Tiger Roll for months. A little bummed at how slow it was, but the wait staff was hustling. Not sure if the bar and sushi were backed up but hoping that will improve because it took forever. Ultimately it's all worth the wait. Drinks were tasty and the omakase was beautiful. Also recommend the pork bells buns. I looove Bao. read more
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290 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
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