We've been walking by Ebiko whenever we're in the area and were always curious if it was any good. Thankfully, we recently had the chance to check it out and it is awesome! This is of course not a sit-down restaurant, but a grab and go, which is convenient when you're in a hurry. It also means their overhead is much lower than a traditional sushi joint, so they're able to offer exceptional quality nigiri and rolls at around 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of most sit-down restaurants. With everything so expensive these days, it's nice to know we have an affordable option that doesn't compromise on quality. We grabbed a omakase nigiri (includes 7 pieces), California roll, and a spicy tuna roll. The rice is well seasoned and still holds its texture so you can feel the individual grains and the fish to rice ratio was perfect for the nigiri. The fish was high quality as well. The California roll has real snow crab and tasted delicious - nice and creamy with the avocado and mayo in the snow crab. Lastly, the spicy tuna was one of the best I've had in recent memory. It has a good spice level but not super spicy where it overpowers the tuna. It's perfectly balanced. All of this was around $35, which is a steal for the quality you're receiving. In addition, they also sell Japanese snacks and a variety of drinks. I'm looking forward to trying more items next time we're in the area. read more

This kase got me saying Oma! (Sorry that was not my best work) I love this place. It's a super small to-go spot on the corner wheee you can grab your fresh rolls or omakase style nigiri. Lemme tell you, the quality is quality-ing! It's so damn fresh and pretty affordable as well. I think my 5 fat nigiri's were like $16 and one of them was some fatty tuna that I loved. The service is always quick because you order at the counter but it's important to note there is no seating. This is meant to be a place where you grab your stuff and leave! There's one wooden bench outside that you can use if it's available but that's it. My only suggestion would be to include a mixed omakase nigiri without scallop so the shellfish allergy girlies can enjoy the variety without having to waste or give away one of the rolls. I mean it works in my favor cuz Devon gives me her scallop nigiri but it kinda sucks for her. read more

Food - fresh Ambiance - quick, grab and go Service - ok It becomes my Go2quick lunch Place is simple with prepped sushi freshly made for the lunch crowd As you see o went a bit overboard. Getting more than one serving All items were so fresh The unagi was ok, but the charred salmon was our favorite. So yummy An ideal place for a quick bite read more

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The best Salmon Nigiri I have ever had. Their spicy salmon rolls are also to die for. I am leaving 4 stars because their hours, I think, limit their business. Most people work during the hours they are open, and when I don't want to cook on Sunday (after a day of errands), they're closed!! It's such a gut punch :( it sucks that the only way I can eat here is if I leave work early (which I have done) but again, worth it. I hope they change their hours soon. They certainly get enough business to pay for the labor, I think! read more

One look at the nigiri offerings inside this place, and you'll find that Ebiko is not your usual grab n go sushi.. This is sushi of the highest caliber in the genre of sushi to go that I've ever witnessed here in the States. Extremely fresh high quality fish freshly prepared, with rice that is still supple and not stone cold totally UNlike what you would find in common cold-case sushi. It was difficult to choose between the omakase nigiri or the Salmon Aburi, but for this first visit I went with the omakase nigiri. Which included tuna (both fatty and norma), ikura, salmon and scallop. Absolutely tender delicious melt-in-your mouth good. We also tried the Unagi, but the pieces were a bit on the thinner side and not quite as impressive. Bonus points that it wasn't drowned in sauce either. Casual Japanese mini-mart style vibe, but just sushi, a wall with Japanese snacks and the checkout counter. Tasteful touches all around. Friendly service, nice chopsticks too! =). Lovely little walking district with plenty of shops and other little restaurants here on Piedmont Avenue. Parking can be a bit challenging, but it's easy compared to finding parking in SF!We will definitely return to try their Salmon Aburi! Can't wait! read more

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Consistency fresh sushi and sashimi. My fave is bara chirashi. Recommend grab and go. read more

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While in Oakland, I stumbled upon this place and felt like I hit the jackpot. | v i b e | The vibe is like a Japanese konbini, except it's just snacks and to-go sushi. Very straightforward. The cashier was friendly and offered me great recommendations when I asked her. | f o o d | Considering that it is ready-made sushi in the States, I was mindblown at how fresh and reasonably priced everything was! There's a great selection of nigiri, bowls, and rolls that you can choose from. It took some time to decide because I wanted all of them!! I decided on the spicy salmon roll and tuna omakase set (both recommended to me by the cashier). Both the tuna and salmon were soooo fresh! It felt like I was transported back to eating sushi in Japan. | t l ; d r | I'm surprised this place doesn't have more hype. I found out after that they have a location in SF, too! Fantastic take-out, ready-made sushi that's reasonably priced. read more

Ebiko - CHOICES!! - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Ebiko is a takeout-only sushi gem in Oakland with surprisingly high-quality fish for such a casual spot. I've tried just about everything on the menu like the rolls, nigiri, and bowls and have loved it all. The standout for me is their omakase nigiri set, which rarely changes and always includes a melt-in-your-mouth piece of fatty tuna. The quality you get here for the price is hard to beat. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, and my only wish is that they'd offer sashimi someday. read more

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I had a craving for sushi and randomly found this spot. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and salmon roll all for $15 and the sushi quality was really good! Im super picky about spicy tuna rolls and I can honestly say this one was really good. It's a grab and go spot for sushi so don't expect to sit down and enjoy the food but the sushi is fresh and it's really good for a quick grab and go experience. They also have really yummy Japanese snacks and drinks and their chopsticks are also really good quality which was random but a nice surprise! read more

Ebiko - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Just a few quick words since I saw they use Takami premium sushi rice. No wonder they are so good. Also a few sushi restaurant that still put enough vinegar into their rice. For some reasons, many other don't, including this well known Japanese supermarket in Berkeley. Today I also peaked at if they sell the rice, no, they don't.... read more

A clean little Japanese grocery shop that has an assortment of local snacks as well as fresh made sushi. With a wide selection of nigiri, rolls, and chirashi bowls, it's a nice place to grab a quick bite during the day. There's usually a line given the small storefront, however it moves quickly as people generally grab-and-go. The quality of the sushi is good, however, the portion size is on the smaller side for the prices they charge. If you do go there for lunch, just be prepared for the fact you may get hungry again in a couple hours. That being said, definitely still worth a try. read more

Ebiko - Salmon Aburi Chilled Tofu - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Amazing grab and go sushi for a steal! I always stop by when I'm in the area. I've tried their omakase set before and I liked it. This time around I grabbed the salmon aburi and I found my new go-to. It was so so good and buttery. I also got the tuna avo, which was pretty standard. Would definitely get their nigiris here over the rolls! read more

Ebiko - Tuna Avocado Roll - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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This is a cool Japanese convenience store/market on Piedmont Ave. They offer packaged sushi, inari, and other refrigerated items along one wall, and some Japanese crackers and other snacks along another. I grabbed an eight-piece tuna avocado roll, a container of seaweed salad, and some sort of puffed crispy snack. There's complimentary chopsticks, soy sauce, and wasabi/pickled ginger at the checkout. I really enjoyed my food. The sushi was fresh and there was a generous ratio of tuna and avocado. I saw a worker bringing out fresh seaweed salad when I came in, so I had to snag some of that. And the snack bag was sneakily addicting. All in all, for just $15 total, it's hard to do much better for a weekday lunch. read more

Solid sushi on the go. It's casual, it's grab and go. The sushi itself was great and for the price can't be beat. If you're in the area and want some sushi to go, this is it. Perfect to take on a picnic or casual lunch. read more

Affordable, quick and fresh sushi. Passed by here and was intrigued by the crowd. They have a fridge full of different sushi and a bunch of Asian snacks. I went with a spicy salmon sushi ($9) and a pickled veggie plate ($3) all for under $14. It was extremely fresh and I thoroughly enjoyed the pickled veggies with it. I will definitely be back. read more

A true lifesaver during a tough week While I was in the hospital with my brother for a serious cardiac issue, we discovered EBIKO -- and as longtime sushi aficionados, we were absolutely blown away. The quality was exceptional, and the attention to detail was unmatched. Even the to-go containers were thoughtfully designed, the chopsticks were unique and far from conventional, and the presentation of every dish was out of this world. We ordered multiple omakase sushi selections, each piece perfectly tender, fresh, and with an ideal fish-to-rice ratio. EBIKO delivered an experience on par with the finest sushi we have ever had. Highly recommend. read more

Ebiko - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

My child has eaten their sushi twice, and both times got nauseous and vomited (and this kid loves sushi). The adults of the household were fine however. Sorry, but I felt I had to share this for the parents out there... read more

Finally stopped in with some coworkers for lunch after hearing about this place. Walked right in with no line around 12:15pm. All the sushi selections we were available and they keep em coming. Quality of the fish was on point, everything tasted very fresh and high end restaurant like. This is a great spot for high quality sushi without the wait! Even the to-go chopsticks were quality, we all saved them lol read more

Ebiko - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

I visited on a Tuesday afternoon around 1PM and found parking to be super difficult. Eventually found a meter spot after circling for 20 ish minutes. Funny enough, two cop cars were near, reporting a broken in car. I walked in and the place seemed neat and clean. It's a simple space, a openshelf refrigerator with sushi, a closed fridge with drink and a few shelves with Japanese snacks. There were about two other people purchasing food while I was there. The selection of sushi was limited and had mostly basics, tuna and salmon, one of them had a variety but was a bit more pricier. I grabbed: [Salmon avocado roll $8.50] 3/5 The sushi roll was quite bland. Most of the time, you can taste the rice vinegar, this one tasted very plain. [Spicy salmon roll $8.95 I think] 4/5 This was a bit more flavorful since it was spicy salmon Overall, the price is great for sushi, but I found the rolls lacking in flavor. Which a simple roll should have some distinct flavors. After a dunk in soy sauce and Wasabi it was better. In addition, the cashier seemed displeased that I didn't tip more than 15%, when it's mostly self service. I grab my own food, put my own food in my own bag, and grab my own utensils and soy sauce. Not sure what I'm tipping for when it's a grab and go shop. Probably wouldn't come again, the parking was just too difficult. The sushi was sub par. Cute shop though! read more

Ebiko - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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Apparently 2024 was the year of sushi for me - I don't even want to think about how much money I spent on sushi throughout the year, but ebiko offers good nigiri at a decent price! I've been back a couple of times and it's usually pretty good! Some days it tastes fresher than others, but it's always a step above normal supermarket sushi and they give pretty thick cuts. I think the first time I went, I was a bit disappointed because it was as amazing as it looks, but now that I know what to expect, it always hits the spot. Plus I'm a sucker for anything seared salmon, and they always have aburi salmon (seared salmon nigiri) here. The flavor of that one is always on point! The only downside is that parking in this area of piedmont is pretty trash, but I'll deal with it to get decently priced nigiri. read more

Ebiko - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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What a gem in Oakland! I purchased the salmon aburi, omakase nigiri, and the bara chirashi. All were affordable and delicious. I would probably just buy multiple trays of salmon aburi as it's my favorite. There was a nice smoky taste. You can also find a nice array of snacks. There's a paid parking lot across the street or if you're lucky you can find off-street. read more

It was my first time coming here! Everything was delicious for its price. My favorite was the teriyaki unagi. Those were soooo good! I didn't favor the omakase nigiri as much, but it was decent for its price! I would recommend for people to try this place! read more

Ebiko - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

In looooooove. The hours are longer than the SF Fidi location. Fresh. Delicious. Fast. Clean. Perfect. read more

Ebiko - extra ikura caviar - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

When we're in the area, this place is a must for the greal deal on high quality cuts of fish they have. I got the classic omakase and my SO got the salmon. Mmm every bite was delectable and fresh. It always makes me want to buy another 5 trays! read more

Ebiko - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

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I absolutely love picking up Ebiko! It's perfect for a picnic or for a hassle-free weekend lunch when I don't want to wait in line at a restaurant. Their fish tastes fresh, not even a hint of that packaged sushi taste! read more

Ebiko - Omakase Nigiri, chirashi, avocado roll - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Omakase nigiri, there were so many I wanted to pick, I chose the omakase nigiri. The fish are so fresh, you can taste the flavor more, its lighter on your tongue and jaws. It was pretty good. Only minor complaint I have, every nigiri had a slight sour taste to it, it wasnt bad but just not preferred. Extra Really busy place (on a friday 3pm) Very stripped down but they know what they're good at and they focus on that! The chopsticks look so fancy, I can actually reuse these Somehow, the seared salmon nigiri is cheaper here than it is in piedmont grocery and yet, the ones here look 10x better They call it a restaurant, but the way you order is more similar to a store. There is outside chairs for you to eat 5/5 read more

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Their sushi was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture. Literally grabbed that beautiful melt in your mouth salmon avocado roll off their fridge shelf and ate it in my car. For only $8.50 too (including tax) was insane. I double checked the price on the screen too because I was in shock. I'd come back for their sushi again to relive this experience and try their assorted nigiri @ $16.50... If this was place was closer to me, I'd go everyday. I love the convenience style of the store (just a shelf of Japanese snacks and sushi of the day) and how open / airy it is! Their wooden chopsticks felt like you were dining at a nice restaurant too. #boujeeonabudget read more

Can't complain about convenient, cheap and delicious! Waking down piedmont, I couldn't help but notice so many people near by with sushi at other shops. All of a sudden i saw Ebiko with a small line inside, and took a double take realizing this was the spot everyone was getting their sushi from! Then I remembered that I had bookmarked this exact spot thanks to social media. After my lunch date, I made it a point to go back and bring some sushi home with me. Process was simple and fast. Grabbed a negitoro, salmon aburi and omakase nigiri box all for only $36! In and out within 5 minutes! Once I got to the car I couldn't help but try and it was so flavorful with great fresh texture. Even my leftovers that I had put in the fridge for a while still tasted amazing later! This is a steal! Everytime I'm in the area, this is a must grab for me. read more

Ebiko - Negitoro, Salmon Aburi, Omakase Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Is it far from my place, YEP. Is parking a pain in the area, YEP. But would I go back again, HELL YAH. I have been waiting to go or doordash it (which is very popular), and it was so worth making a pit stop when I was kinda around the area. Super cute and new stuff comes out as it runs out often. There is a little bench outside to eat and in the 15 mins I enjoyed my food, it was BUSY. Simple, nigari packs, fridge of drinks, wall of snacks, what more can I ask for? read more

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Highly highly recommend this place for amazing takeout sushi! Ebiko serves sushi that is affordable, fresh, and delicious! The fish quality is incredible for the price, ideal for a picnic or if you're just craving sushi on the go. I tried their 7pcs Omakase Nigiri last time I stopped by and it was so high quality, I would not have thought it was $17 and grocery store made. The staff are also super friendly and the store also sells other snacks you can take on the go. Be sure to check this place out! read more

Ebiko - Omakase Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

It's decent for the grab and go concept. Don't expect any high quality sushi that you would get at a sit down restaurant, although they probably are better than most. All the fish were very bland but the texture was good. Sad they didn't have kizami. Would I come back? I live in Sacramento so no. If I lived in the area? Probably not, I would order pick up else where. But it's definitely something to try. Gave it an extra star because of the concept. read more

Ebiko - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

Such a cute market with a few different nigiri choices and a large assortment of Asian snacks. I bought the assorted nigiri that included tuna, salmon, ikura, and scallop. The fish was so fresh and delicious - it melted in my mouth and was probably the best I've ever bought from a market (vs. eating at a restaurant). Only giving 4 stars because it's a bit high of a price point at $17-18 for 7 pieces, but if the craving is strong, I'd definitely be back. read more

Ebiko - Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Oakland, California

I adore this little establishment. Easy to get in there and grab a few trays of sushi to go for a picnic or quick lunch. Very fresh fish, and price is right! I come here at least once a month to get my fix. Parking is the only downside, as piedmont area can be tricky to find parking. read more

Loved everything we tried here! It was all so fresh. My friend and I's favorite was the omakase nigiri. The fatty tuna was literally melting in our mouth. We liked how the spicy salmon roll had a little kick to it. Salmon Aburi had like a charred/smoky taste to it.. SO GOOD! When looking at all our options, we didn't see any spicy salmon rolls at first, I asked the girl at the register if they were sold out and before I know it she asked the cooks in the back to make one. While we waited we asked her questions and recommendations, she was so attentive and helpful. Def will be back soon :) read more

So glad I stumbled upon this place! Picked up 2 boxes of nigiri yesterday for a light lunch and loved them both - the fish was fresh and the rice was perfectly seasoned. Very quick and easy process to checkout - you can honestly be in and out of there 3 minutes. read more

Extremely delicious and high quality sushi! Was pleasantly surprised since take-out sushi doesn't tend to be this good. I believe they use real snow crab for the California rolls. Prices are also extremely affordable. I'm obsessed and will definitely return! read more

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The portion size is pretty small even I don't eat much. The store is small without seating area inside, but very clean.

One of my favorite sushi place. I always crave ebiko because it's that good I love how affordable and great the quality is for takeout sushi. The seared salmon is my favorite I can eat that everyday read more

Amazing sushi to-go spot. Ordering online was smooth and seamless, and everything was ready when I arrived. Pickup was easy, and the staff was friendly. They even recognized I had two orders and pointed me right to them in the refrigerated section. The front counter staff opened the bags so I could double check everything, which I appreciated. Once I got home, the food was fresh and really tasty. I shared the second order with another household and they loved it too. For a to-go sushi place, this is definitely a must-try. read more

This is the best grab-and-go sushi spot I've ever been to. It's always extremely fresh, plenty of options, and fairly priced. They also have multiple racks of Japanese snacks and seasonings to choose from! The staff are super friendly, the place is clean and well-kept, and the energy is very positive. You can eat there on the bench outside (limited seating) or take home, or to the park, or wherever else your journey takes you. I would highly recommend this place. I may or may not be here at least once a week! read more