All Shine, No Spark This place is clean, calm, and organized, with soft instrumental music playing, but overall, it was underwhelming. Service was slow and unwelcoming-we had to wait to be told we could sit, even though we were the only ones in the restaurant. The experience felt off from the moment we walked in. The menu is well-curated, but the prices are far too high for the quality. There seemed to be minimal effort behind the high price point; everything felt prettied up rather than genuinely impressive. The food itself was average at best-I would have preferred buying my own fish and making sashimi at home. I wouldn't return unless someone else insisted. read more

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We were excited to try this place due to its reviews. We entered and got seated immediately. We ordered appetizers of mixed tempura and jalapeno bits. We devoured this because these were delicious. Our mains were the double toro, California, Sacramento, and another roll I forgot the name of it. My party said the double toro was good. I thought the California was good as well. The Sacramento had a lot of garlic or onion per my opinion, and lastly the last roll had bitter cucumber. All in all, staff was nice. Quick service. Easy to order. read more

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I found this place on TikTok and decided to visit with two friends around 6pm on a Thursday. The restaurant wasn't crowded, and we were seated right away. However, it seemed like they might have been short-staffed. We were very hungry after work and had to wait about 15 minutes before a waitress came to our table, and another 30 minutes for the food to arrive. The long wait made us feel a bit anxious. That said, the food was absolutely delicious -- no complaints there. The sashimi was very fresh, and both the waitress and waiter were helpful in recommending dishes since it was our first time visiting. Overall, I'm deducting one point for the long wait despite the restaurant not being busy, but the quality of the food definitely stood out. read more

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I've been to Ebisu a number of times with my husband and his family for lunch. Seating and service are easy and quick. The ambience is spacious, good for small groups and suitable for a nice casual family lunch. Everything we've ordered from the bento box, ramen, sushi rolls, and the special wagyu with uni were delicious. Our server, Nikki brought warmth to our Christmas Day lunch. She was helpful with menu suggestions. Definitely recommend as an option for sushi in the Elk Grove area. read more

EBISU - Wagyu with Uni - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Celebrated a friends birthday for lunch and had a delicious meal and good time! We were 8 and they let us have the party room which is good cause our group can get a little loud. Aside from the fact that it did take a little time to get our orders which the kind server apologized for it was smooth sailing from there. Niki and Hui provided Great service they really took care of our needs and even took our group picture with a variety of Shots lol. Ok so the food most of us ordered bento boxes the sashimi was so Fresh and the teriyaki was teriyaking . I had the Hokkaido roll all the flavors melded together beautiful and I also got a crispy rice with tuna oh my yum! Planning to come Back to this treasure of a place soon! read more

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Check your mail for local ads with coupons for this place! That's how we found it and had a delightful, affordable meal! They have a BOGO for rolls and entrees here. The staff are polite and friendly and we noticed the manager/owner helping out a lot too. They had a steady stream of customers and a lot of to-go orders going out. The food overall was good but the prices without the coupons are a bit steep for what you receive. Offerings: - Miso soup: very solid, not too salty as many places are doing. - Hokkaido roll: a good sushi roll with good toppings. This was made well and what you expect for mid-tier sushi. - Jackpot Roll: My partner's pick, covered in crunchy tempura flakes. A good roll but with more mild flavors. - Katsu curry plate: this was good and exactly what was described. We expected more curry but it was more of a drizzle on top. The curry had no vegetables in it, just the sauce. There were a few blanched veggies served on the side. This meal could not have cost them more than $8 to produce, so good on them for selling it for $20. - Beef Udon: This was surprisingly good. Exceeded my expectations. The noodles were a great texture and the broth was very flavorful and complex without being overly salty. I also enjoyed the stir fried beef in the dish. These were also well seasoned and added great texture to the dish. This dish does come with a lot of onions. I enjoy that, but I know others may not. read more

EBISU - Beef udon soup - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The service is good and easy to get seated. Clean simple dinning area. I had a bento box but compared to the other places around it was ok. Not sure if they use their own teriyaki sauce but was very bland. My mom tried a clay pot dish and felt that the rice was over cooked. Have been there twice. Once to try it out ( sushi was ok) and second time this review had a gift card for my birthday since my family knows I eat out. read more

My family and I stopped by EBISU for dinner on 6/18/26. I heard that this particular restaurant was a great spot in Elk Grove. We unfortunately found that was not the case. The three of us out of a party of 5 ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen, unfortunately all our ramen bowls lacked flavor, especially the broth, which was bland, the ramen noodles were over cooked and also lacked flavor. The noodles were something like were would find from an instant ramen noodles package from the local asian supermarket. One bowl in particular had a heavy bamboo shoot taste in the broth, also 2 out of 3 Tonkotsu bowls had clumpy noodles that were sticking together. The gentleman that greeted us at the door and the same person who took our order was not very friendly, typical of Asian restaurant culture. We waited 10 mins for water to be served to us. The staff looked overwhelmed, 3 staff members for front of the house for a Thursday dinner service? We are not sure if we would go back and give their sushi menu a try after this lackluster ramen dinner. read more

EBISU - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I've visited a handful of times since my last review and wanted to follow up with more recent experiences. It seems that there have been some changes at Ebisu (change in management?). While the menu remains mostly the same with offerings, I did drop a star for my overall review, mostly for ambiance and service, a little bit for quality of the food. Most recently during our visit, the restaurant had an overwhelming smell of cleaning products, which was unpleasant. I asked the server if a restroom door was left open, and he went back to check and apologized that the janitorial closet was propped open. Despite closing it, the smell still lingered throughout the space. The sushi rolls have still been consistently tasty, which is what I tend to order anyway. However, the entree dishes seem to be on the drier side (katsus, chicken), and moreso relying on sauces for flavor. Our dishes also all came out at different times, so we had to wait about 15 minutes until everyone's food was in front of them. read more

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The rolls here is good so far I had the fatty toro roll , Hokkaido roll and the jackpot roll. My boyfriend usually likes to get the volcano roll. Today the roll was falling apart for his volcano roll. I ordered the Hokkaido roll and it came out before his I asked for ponzu sauce . I waited for ten minutes and had to ask again. When my roll came out my boyfriend asked for water. I had to ask for a few times. Even when his roll came out they didn't refill our water. We had to wait 20 minutes for the water and I asked about 4 times. I understand it's busy but it's hard to eat a roll when it's fried and you're thirsty. They sat us at a table with a shelf that had flowers with pollen. My nose was runny and I kept sneezing . The shelf was filled with spider webs and I have a fear of spider. I also went there on Saturday it was also busy. When I got my miso soup there was tofu on the outside of the bowl stuck on the side. At least wipe It off before you serve it . Don't get the chimchurri steak . The sauce taste weird . We ordered the beef oyakudon before and it was disgusting it was thick cuts of beef instead of thinly sliced beef . My favorite entree to get here is the bento box with teriyaki chicken and sesame chicken. I came here tonight and a few tables did not get their food they were complaining that they have been waiting for their food . I wish they would bring it out at the same time instead of one person waiting for 15 minutes for their food to come out . Overall some of the food is good and some are gross. But the service here can be better . read more

The food was either very good or alright for me. I liked the grilled calamari and the hot Snow White roll. The tuna ceviche was good but the cut that was used was too fatty for my liking. The double toro was good in theory, but felt too fatty. The nigiri was disappointing, there wasn't much flavor. The service was good. I will be back to try out their Omakase. read more

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My mom introduced me to Ebisu and we enjoyed our dinner here. The salmon teriyaki was delish and the gyoza appetizer was good too. Love that you get a choice of having it deep-fried or pan-fried! I liked the steamed veggies, rice and miso soup that came with the salmon dinner plate, as well as the portion size of the salmon itself. Our server was great and everyone was super friendly. The blue dishes are a nice touch. The only thing I'd say they could improve on -and this is subjective- is that there was a little too much salt on the veggies for my taste. Everything else was tasty. I'd come back to try more stuff. Thanks! read more

EBISU - Teriyaki salmon dinner! - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Okay Ebisu, I see you. Craftsmanship has leveled up and the flavors were fresh. Portion sizes were surprisingly big. Vibe is still family friendly, warm and not bougie. It's refreshing. The Chirashi is absolutely worth ordering!! It's my measuring tape for any sushi spot. read more

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The lion king was so burned. It was inedible. I'd expect better service from this place, I'm so disappointed. read more

EBISU - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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My husband's been wanting to try this place. The BOGO entree coupon in Our Neighborhood Shopper mailer was an incentive. Parking was easy. Open dining room. We ordered couple of bento boxes and sashimi plate. My husband asked the table next to us about the sashimi plate. They ordered the Super Combo sushi entree and highly recommended it. He flagged down our waitress and immediately changed our order. Bento boxes were good. Husband thought it was good value, especially with our coupon. Star of the night was freshness of the sashimi. First time trying otoro. An order of otoro nigiri is already $18. The super combo plate was $48, so value is there if you want to try some different sashimi/nigiri. Ebisu roll was interesting, very filling. Not my favorite. Service was friendly, accommodating. Overall, will be back. read more

EBISU - Chicken Teriyaki. Sesame Chicken Sesame. Beef Teriyaki bentos - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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This place has become my go-to sushi place. The quality of the fish is quite good. And the prices are reasonable. I've dined in 2-3 times and had takeout a couple times. The dining room is a pretty good size, and they have a couple private rooms for parties which is nice. The decor and ambiance is nice enough. Not super fancy but definitely doesn't feel like a hole in the wall either. Aside from the menus online, there's a board of 8-10 additional items (oysters, various fish like bluefin, etc. ). Stuff I've tried: - Rainbow roll: a pretty standard roll but it's a good sign when this isn't one of the cheapest rolls on the menu, and that's bc the quality of the fish is actually good, not that weird neon orange and pink salmon and tuna you'll get at a buffet. I would've liked a bit of cucumber for some texture and brightness but still a good rendition of this roll. - Crazy roll: this was a nice spicy roll though it wasn't all that spicy. Tasty though. Would order again. - San Juan roll: now this is a spicy roll. They put a fairly large slice of jalapeño in the middle of this roll which may be good or not-so-good depending on your preference. Personally, I liked it quite a bit; though, I did avoid chewing on the jalapeño pieces towards the end. - Sacramento roll: I liked the soft shell crab. Good stuff. - Ebisu roll: I'm sorry to say that the namesake roll is probably the worst thing I've had here. I got this as some part of a combo (super combo?). And while it isn't horrible, I generally don't like cooked fish in my rolls. - Happy combo: a nice sampling of nigiri. The pieces aren't particularly big so don't order this is you're really hungry. - Sesame chicken: pretty good, but inferior to other places I've gone to. While I'd order it again, I wouldn't go here specifically for this dish. - Tonkatsu ramen: the broth is very porky (which is good!). It's an enjoyable bowl of ramen. Servers have always been nice and attentive. And the last time I dined in, they had a barcode to scan on the receipt where I was able to pay for my bill on my phone, which I think is great. read more

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I tend to stick to my regular place(s) for Japanese food, but ended up trying Ebisu for lunch and am glad I did! It's conveniently located close to the 1-5 exit on EG Blvd. I had the Sesame Chicken Entrée (lunch) and tried the Elk Grove Special Roll & Rainbow Roll. Everything was good. The chicken was cooked perfectly. I did prefer the Elk Grove Special Roll over the Rainbow (but I seem to like rolls with more sauce in general, which isn't traditional for sushi). The miso soup served with the entrée included both tofu and wakame (seaweed). Service was excellent. The interior is nice & open and to me felt like a very relaxed/comfortable atmosphere. read more

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The place is nice and clean. Services is standard, not poor or great. However, we come a eating establishment mainly because of their FOOD, and the price and portion. While, the curry beef and teriyaki chicken entree we ordered were terrible. For $22, we expect the beef would be tender, it was not. I can not chew it. Also, there was no flavor on the beef. They poured a small portion of the curry on it but still the curry is very "weak". The piece of very thin beef was about 4"x4", very small portion...for $22. The $22 teriyaki chicken was the same...no flavor, just lightly deep in a teriyaki sauce. Luckily, we ordered two sushi rolls at $18 each. Otherwise, we would still be starving. The sushi rolls are good, not great, but standard. Any sushi restaurants can prepared the same. But, for the price of $18 per roll we ordered, we can probably get cheaper prices elsewhere. Anyway, we are very, very picky people and we love to eat. These were our first impressions of this restaurant, and our opinions. Your taste buds might be different than our, so good luck. But I would not recommend this restaurants for their entrée, their sushi is fine, if you do not mind their prices. read more

We had dinner here yesterday and didn't disappoint. I like the place and the vibes of the restaurant. Many varieties of nigiri and sashimi but not always available. I think thats one of the downside of it. The nigiri is good and fresh. We really like the wagyu roll since this is the only resto we tried that has it. The tonkatsu ramen has a different taste but its good. Very flavorful and savory not that rick creamy like the usual and i love it. We will go back again and try their other menu. The service is okay hope they train their server as well to know their menu better. read more

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Buy 1 get 1 free deal on select items! My ultimate favorite roll was volcano. It had a hint of spice and crunch. The chicken teriyaki was also really good. The meat was not dry at all! Glad to have found a food sushi spot close to home. Service was pretty quick and the staff was really nice! read more

EBISU - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

I visited EBISU in Elk Grove, CA on Saturday, 2/8/25, around 5 PM. For dinner, I was able to try the following: *Tuna Ceviche *Hamachi Hand Roll (w/ spicy mayo) *Rainbow Roll *Chicken Teriyaki Dinner (w/ rice, mixed vegetables, miso soup) The fish incorporated into both rolls were beyond fresh. The Tuna Ceviche was dynamite in flavor. The Chicken Teriyaki Dinner was straightforward and good. Overall, all of the food was palatable. The inside of the restaurant was welcoming and modern. The fish lamps from the bar area were beautiful. The customer service was up to standards. The bathroom was tidy and clean. My entire dining experience was pleasant. I would return to this restaurant in the future. read more

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3.5 Came here on a friday night, didn't have to wait which was really great. Ordered the soft shell crab (not pictured) but, it was really soft and I enjoyed it specially with the paired sauce. Volcano roll was a bit too heavy for my liking, but salmon roll was fresh. I liked how bright the restaurant was, I feel like most restaurants have an ambient dim lighting which makes it hard to see your food sometimes, but I enjoyed the brightness and clean interior. read more

EBISU - Volcano Roll Dinner, Salmon Lover Roll - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

yayyyy I'm so happy that the restaurant put the chicken katsu donburi on doordash now I can order it when I am working from home as well! It's still just as good when I order it at home as well! I was too excited I forgot to take a picture, but maybe I will update next time with a picture, but it was still just as good thank you for listening and adding it to the doordash menu! Thank you thank you! Definitely try it great service! My brother ordered it too and loved it as well :D read more

I have been here multiple times and I forgot to review. This review is for my latest visit. Went in for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon. We were seated promptly. The hostess and server were nice and attentive. The decor is simple, nice tables and nice dishware. Everything about the place is classy, even the spa-like music. We were a party of two, we ordered two lunch entrees and two sushi rolls. Everything was delicious. The hot tea was very nice too. read more

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This used to be my go-to place to get the lion king roll. It's been a while since I've had it here because we moved across town, but my return to it was rather disappointing. There used to be actual salmon pieces on top of the roll but whatever I had today was some sort of weird fish patty. I'm not even sure what type of fish it was or if it was even actual fish and not some lab-created fish replacement. I don't think we'll be getting my lion king roll here anymore read more

EBISU - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Food was great. Our second time back. We really enjoyed the Elk Grove Special Roll and the Sacramento Roll; the Hokkaido Roll was good too! I did find some of the rolls a little sauce heavy, but it was easy to just slide it off. Next time, I'll remember to ask for lite sauce. The service was good. But I'd not say it was excellent. We kept calling our waitress over when we needed something. I think the other waitress felt sorry for us and kept refilling our water and helping us. Our original waitress was quick to rush over when it was time for the bill. Overall we'll go definitely be back for a third and probably a fourth time! read more

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Our first time here but what a wonderful time it was! It was a Wednesday night and it was very slow so we were able to enjoy a nice quiet evening together and enjoy the company, the interior is very clean and welcoming. The staff were very friendly and had some light banter that brought smiles to our faces. We got sake, a chicken kurage appetizer and 4 rolls and everything we had was absolutely delicious. Even the dishes were lovely with woodblock print designs. We had the best time and would happily come here again read more

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OMG one of my favorite Japanese places has changed owners and management. Not for the better. It happened 2 weeks ago. I went there last night with the family. I started off with the oysters on the half shell. I asked if they had the Kumimotos and they said they did. When I got them, they were big and were not Kumimotos . The server checked and said they were. She saw the box. They oysters were plain and had nothing on them. It usually comes with roe eggs and sauce on them. Instead, it came with hot sauce and 2 other sauces. It didn't look very appealing or fresh. I ate one and it wasn't good. Not very fresh. I was so disappointed that I sent it back. The manager came by to apologize. I asked if he changed vendors of their seafood and where he got the oysters and he said they didn't. He wanted to give me another the old way it used to come. I really didn't want to since the oysters would probably be the same. He insisted and they came out looking ok but still some were larger and not Kumimotos. They were better. The Chiriashi Don was made differently too. It tasted good and was fresh. We had the garlic salmon which seemed not as fresh as the ones I had in my Chirashi. Oh well. The Yakisomba which is one of my favorite here was soggy. The noodles were over cooked. It was ok. Hopefully they get better. A lot of the staff left so some changes. Fresh fish is the key to any sushi place so I hope they get the quality back otherwise this place will just be an average place and not make it. Omg I forgot, my wife used to love their Agidashi tofu and nonow they changed the batter to just panko . The reson she liked it so much is that it was differnt than everyone else's, now it's just plain , another minis. Sad read more

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First time here we received seating very quickly, atmosphere is very calming service is wonderful and the food is AMAZING The food that was ordered Appetizers: mixed tempera Edamame ,2 orders of Gyoza pan and deep fried both disappeared quickly yum Entree: Shoyu Ramon Lion King Ebisu yaki udon Elk Grove special roll I'm very happy to say when I return to Sacramento this where I will be. read more

We went here about 2 weeks ago and I thought the food was a C-. The chicken karage batter is all wrong, not suppose to be puffy like beer batter. It also lacked taste. It's nothing like actual Japanese chicken karage. The saba shioyaki was tough and dry. Saba is actually a very oily fish like salmon. The rolls (rainbow and others) we ordered were also disappointing, I did not have any but the people I was with sad the fish lacked flavor or the roll itself lacked flavor. The sauce for the sesame chicken had a strong sake/alcohol flavor. The chicken itself was fine but not the teriyaki sauce. The rice was also too "mushy" for all the dishes including the sushi. Overall our group was disappointed with the food we ordered. The service was good. I see other people like this place so take it for what it's worth. read more

Located in a little strip mall in Elk Grove closer to I-5 side. Got the tuna bowl don. Very tasty and fresh. Good amount of rice. We also got some sake and it was nice & smooth. Cute little spot. Parking was easy at this strip mall. read more

I've been here once last year and heard it changed management. Decided to come and try it with the partner who also came with me last time. He ordered the sashimi and salmon teriyaki bento. He enjoyed the sashimi and said it was good but would gave preferred a thinner cut. I prefer a thicker cut (more bang for your buck). We shared the fried oysters and we both liked them. They were nice and plump; not soft and sad. I really enjoyed the unagi claypot. I love claypot and this place did it right. The eel was cooked well and not too saucy. The egg was good, but I would have it a bit gooier to eat with the rice. Probably best that it's gooey to maintain the claypot rice's texture. I was very very impressed by the crispy rice. It was cooked perfectly for me. None stuck to the pot and was still very crispy like rice crackers or chips. The partner on the other hand liked it but said it was too oily. How else will it maintain the crispiness without sticking to the claypot?? I also ordered a large sake for myself since the partner doesn't drink but the server, I think her name was Nicki, brought 2 cups and said in case I coerce him to drink. I didn't mention how many cups to bring, but apparently we both were on the same wavelength because I did want two to try to have him drink. He had half a cup lol. The rest of the staff were very attentive and asked us how we were doing and removed empty plates out of our way. The owner was there too and asked us how everything was. I shared my satisfaction on the Unagi Claypot. I enjoyed the food and overall experience. If they have a happy hour menu in the future, I'll be there more often. I actually do plan to have a working lunch this week :) read more

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What the shit is this???!!!!! $20 Hokkaido roll??? Look some grocery store sushi. My first time ordering and will my last. Gross. read more

EBISU - Hokkaido Roll - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Great food and service. My husband and I had a date night out and decided on something close to home and were far from disappointed. We will definitely be back for the garlic salmon appetizer and osake menu! read more

Food was fresh! Staff was also very accommodating. Ambiance was not too crazy for Valentine's Day. Will be back if in the area. read more

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One of the most fresh seafood available, carrying 4 imported fishes from Japan, uni, and many other items. The chef is one of the most talented in the business as she whipped up lobster fried rice with kobe beef for us. read more

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we tried the sushi spot and spent $100 for two people. It was definitely on the pricey side however the food was pretty good. The sushi tacos or flavorful and they put a good amount of fish on top. We also got a double toro roll, which had good flavor however there was wasabi in each roll, which I did not like at all. I do not like eating wasabi so it honestly ruined the role for me. However, when I removed it, it was really good yet still lingered a wasabi aftertaste. The assorted Nigiri was the biggest letdown. Most of the fish tasted pretty chewy and was super fishy. The only thing that was good on the nigiri was the Toro and salmon. But the sashimi in the back was so amazing. The salmon and crab baked rolls were fire too, and a good filler. This sashimi, though for the salmon, Toro, and yellowtail were super soft and literally melted in my mouth. The service was good and the ambience was chill. We got our waters, pretty quick and food on time as well. read more

EBISU - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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My daughter and I decided to try this place and it did not dissapoint! I ordered the BBQ ribs, Lollipop Lamb Chops and the HW-5 Roll. My daughter had a drink with a marble in it and you had to pop the top to drink it...it was kinda cute. She also ordered the Lobster Roll. BBQ Ribs - good but hardly any meat on the bone Lollipop - needed more sauce, (which Nikki kindly got for me) they were kinda good. HW-5 Roll - VERY GOOD! Lobster Roll - Good I will definitely go back! read more

We actually doordashed from EBISU and it was the best! They have really good quality fish. DoorDash had a bogo so we got the chef choice nigiri combo and the tiger roll! We've eaten at the restaurant as well and it was also a positive experience. But sushi at home just hits differently lol. read more

EBISU - Japanese Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Excellent service and fresh food! I love the Toro and uni very much , and lobster roll is amazing, very delicious, highly recommend. read more

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