Ebisu, a town where cutting-edge restaurants gather, is known for its lively atmosphere. However, if one ventures just off the main street or into the residential areas, they can find hidden gems where they can escape the urban hustle and bustle and enjoy a peaceful moment. The area features delightful restaurants, including Japanese cuisine and Teppanyaki, perfect for taking someone special.
1. Teppanyaki KOBE Beef Steak EBISU84
Enjoy the rare A5 Kuroge Wagyu female cattle, centered around Kobe beef
At the upscale Teppanyaki restaurant Isshin, only the world-renowned 'Kobe Beef' and A5 grade virgin female Japanese Black cattle are served, offering beef that combines tenderness, fine marbling, and rarity. From the popular 'Kobe Beef Course' to the 'Casual Course' that can be enjoyed even by a single diner, a variety of menus are available, including luxurious seafood dishes such as abalone and lobster. Additionally, they offer the Premium Malts draft beer, domestic vintage whiskey, and about 40 carefully selected wines.
The restaurant features counters and tables made from solid Monkey Pod wood, creating a chic and serene atmosphere with its dark tea and black wood grains. It is suitable for various occasions such as dates, anniversaries, private gatherings, and casual business dinners.
Teppanyaki KOBE Beef Steak EBISU84
Open:
[Monday - Friday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) [Monday - Friday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)Closed:
Saturday, New Year's periodAverage price:
[Dinner] 20,000 JPYAccess:
5 minutes walk from the east exit of Ebisu Station. From the east exit intersection of Ebisu Station, down the road between Mizuho Bank and Komatsu Building, it's on the left-hand sideAddress:
1F, BPR Residence Ebisu, 1-21-13, Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation
2. Tokyo Washoku Rikuu Ebisu Branch
Enjoy the pairing of seasonal ingredients with wine and Sake in a Japanese-modern space
Located just a 3-minute walk from Ebisu Station, Tokyo Washoku Rikuu Ebisu Branch offers exquisite Japanese dishes crafted by skilled chefs using seasonal ingredients. They cherish the principles of 'early, seasonal, and lingering' ingredients, employing various techniques to maximize the flavors, making every dish a delicacy.
The restaurant features a calm, modern Japanese interior where diners can enjoy their meals while watching the chef's skillful preparation at the counter seats. There are also single slab table seats and private rooms perfect for anniversaries. Additionally, a senior sommelier has curated a selection of world wines and a Sake expert has chosen a variety of Sake, ensuring a rich drink menu. There are also numerous pairing plans with seasonal dishes available.
Tokyo Washoku Rikuu Ebisu Branch
Open:
[Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:00 am)Closed:
None (Closed during the year-end and New Year holidays)Average price:
[Dinner] 12,000 JPYAccess:
3-minute walk from the West Exit of Ebisu Station on Yamanote Line / 2-minute walk from Exit 5 on Hibiya LineAddress:
2F, Jyoware Ebisu, 2-1-4, Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation
3. Akoya
Enjoy the fresh flavors of just-closed shellfish with all five senses
Located just a 2-minute walk from Ebisu Station, Akoya is a shellfish specialty restaurant that offers vibrant dishes featuring live shellfish such as scallops, clams, and abalone. Guests can enjoy a variety of shellfish dishes, from Sashimi and steaks that allow them to directly savor the texture and flavor, to dishes like omelette with broth and risotto that are rich in shellfish essence.
The interior of the restaurant is unified with items that evoke the warmth of wood, including boards from Sake brewery vats and antique hanging shelves. Guests can enjoy a spacious atmosphere at the large single-piece wood counter, where dishes can be arranged without feeling cramped. Why not savor the fresh flavors of shellfish in this calm ambiance?
Akoya
Open:
6:00 pm - 0:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)Closed:
IrregularAverage price:
[Dinner] 5,000 JPYAccess:
2 minutes walk/93m from Exit 1 of Ebisu Station on JR Yamanote LineAddress:
1F, TIMEZONE Komachi Bldg., 1-4-4, Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation
4. Ebisu Torihiro
Enjoy charcoal-grilled local chicken and seasonal vegetables at a reservation-only hideaway
Located about a 7-minute walk from Ebisu Station, in the basement of a building, is the hidden gem of a Yakitori restaurant, Ebisu Torihiro. The menu here exclusively offers a "Chef's Choice Course" by reservation only. The course skillfully utilizes chicken that has been aged in a special aging machine and fresh chicken prepared by the chef on the same day. The chef personally visits farms across the country to select seasonal vegetables that can be enjoyed along with the chicken. Additionally, guests can enhance their dining experience with a selection of wines carefully chosen by a sommelier.
The interior of the restaurant exudes a Japanese ambiance, reflecting the owner's commitment to prioritizing guest comfort in every detail. Equipped with a solid wood counter and a private room for six, the restaurant can accommodate various occasions, from business entertainment to special date nights. Enjoy a luxurious dining experience at Ebisu Torihiro.
Ebisu Torihiro
Open:
[Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Last entry 7:30 pm)Closed:
MondayAverage price:
[Dinner] 20,000 JPYAccess:
7 minutes walk from Ebisu stationAddress:
B1F, Tachimura Bldg. South, 1-16-5, Ebisu Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo More Details Reservation
5. Sushi Somei
Enjoy Sushi and Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients in a casual atmosphere
Located a short distance from Ebisu Station, Sushi Somei is a hidden gem where one can enjoy Sushi and Japanese cuisine made with seasonal vegetables and fresh seafood of the day. The "Omakase (9 dishes)" course, which includes a generous selection of carefully chosen ingredients, allows one to fully savor the essence of Japanese cuisine, from appetizers to desserts. In addition to Sushi, the restaurant also offers unique dishes that pair well with alcohol, created with a free-spirited approach.
The atmosphere inside the restaurant overturns the traditional image of Sushi restaurants being intimidating and formal, offering a more approachable vibe. At the counter seats, one can enjoy a mature date with Japanese Sake or wine, while the sunken kotatsu seating is perfect for banquets, formal dinners, and business entertainment. There is also a private room for four, making it a popular choice among families. Why not casually enjoy Japanese flavors in any setting at Sushi Somei?
Sushi Somei
Open:
[Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)Closed:
Sunday, National HolidaysAverage price:
[Dinner] 12,000 JPYAccess:
Get out from Exit 4 at Ebisu Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Turn right at Seibu Shinkin Bank. Go down the road, and it is in front of the 1-chome Ebisu-nishi intersectionAddress:
1F, Ebisu Bricks, 1-4-10, Ebisunishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo More Details
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.