Ebisu Japanese Restaurant Is Your Go-To for Seafood and Sushi in Northwest Austin
You've Found Your Neighborhood Sushi Spot
Every neighborhood needs the perfect sushi restaurant for a special date night, family dinner, or a quick bite during lunch. Ebisu Japanese Restaurant, located right outside the Galleria Oaks Shopping Center on Highway 183 in northwest Austin, is the answer.
Ebisu accommodates any party size with a large dining area and intimate party rooms. Its easy accessibility makes it a hot spot for travelers, newcomers, and a regular destination for neighborhood locals.
The restaurant’s warm ambience and inviting staff make you feel welcome immediately.
The Freshest Seafood in Northwest Austin
In Japanese tradition, Ebisu is one of the Shichi-fuku-jin, or Seven Gods of Luck, representing both fishing and prosperity.
This ethos translates into Ebisu’s quality and freshness. The restaurant prides itself on serving the freshest fish in northwest Austin. It receives daily imports of the finest fish and seafood from Japanese distributors. The sushi is freshly cut in-house each day by its expert sushi chefs.
Featuring daily lunch specials and happy hours, Ebisu offers an extensive and diverse menu of sashimi, sushi rolls, cozy ramen soup dishes, sizzling hot platters, and a unique cocktail menu.
Ebisu also serves a variety of modernized Japanese cuisine suitable for any palate or occasion.
Meet Ebisu’s Highly Trained Sushi Chefs
The freshest sushi offerings and diverse menu are not the only things that set Ebisu apart. The expertise of the highly trained sushi chefs is displayed through perfectly tailored sashimi and nigiri that is sure to melt in your mouth.
Owner and Head Sushi Chef Jason Lin moved to the United States in 2010 following years of training. Chef Jason now specializes in training sushi chefs from around the globe in the craft of sushi.
Current prodigy, Chef Qiang He, first learned sushi techniques in Tokyo, Japan. He then worked in South Korea before moving to Austin in 2014.
You can find both Chef Jason and Chef Qiang behind the Ebisu sushi bar, creating an unforgettable dining experience.
These Are No Ordinary Sushi Rolls
Ebisu Japanese Restaurant takes a creative leap toward eccentric flavor combinations in its specialty rolls and elevates the flavors of traditional rolls to a new level.
Utilizing local farms and distributors to receive in-season fruits and vegetables, Ebisu’s specialty roll menu is innovative, diverse, and sure to please.
The Yami Yami Roll is a new take on spicy tuna. It features fried spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, and mint, wrapped with crab and topped with tuna and ginger sauce. It’s just one of the myriad signature rolls that Ebisu offers.
Ebisu Has Something for Everyone
If raw fish isn’t really your thing, Ebisu Japanese Restaurant also offers both cooked and vegetarian sushi options. For example, the savory Green Land Roll combines seasonal vegetables and wraps them in rice and soy paper.
In addition to an extensive list of traditional Japanese dishes like champong and ramen, diners can enjoy katsu, kalbi, and bulgogi. The variety of cuisine that Ebisu offers ranges from cold to hot dishes, perfect for Austin’s ever-changing weather.
Don’t Forget the Cocktails, Sake, and Soju
Feeling parched? Luckily, the bar at Ebisu offers an exclusive cocktail menu formulated by its talented bartenders.
If you prefer a more traditional beverage, Ebisu serves the highest quality sake and soju.
With access to exclusive distributors, Ebisu proudly serves Kubota sake made from Yamadanishiki and Gohyakumangoku, the king and queen of sake rice.
For reservations and a full menu, visit Ebisu Japanese Restaurant.