Ebisu

Booked in for the Oki No Saturday buffet. We were seated near the windows which was quite warm with the sun shining in. There was a great range of food and it was top quality. They’re a bit slow with replenishing some of the hot food such as the fish. I found the dessert selection very delicious especially the glutinous rice ball and matcha tiramisu.

A great place for a cozy dinner - the atmosphere is dark and dimly light which is nice. We ordered quite a bit with the duck breast being the favourite of the night followed by the ebi mayo roll. Service was great and the food came out quickly. It was more on the expensive side but for my first time, thought it was a good dinner spot!

Completely average experience and I expected more from Savor group. We went on a Monday night and while it wasn’t packed there was still a good several tables there. It was super loud and hard to have a conversation without near on shouting. We did ask to move tables but got denied, even though there were several tables free, and by the time we left, the same tables remained available. The highlight of this meal was the season greens. This was stir fried broccolini and beans so this should tell you enough about the rest of the meal. Karaage chicken was lacking flavour and the salmon was extremely basic, right down to its presentation. We weren’t checked on once which was disappointing. I’d give Ebisu’s cold atmosphere, uninterested staff, and average food a miss. Play it safe with Amano down the road or Azabu in Ponsonby/Mission Bay.

We had lunch at Ebisu two days ago, and the food was absolutely delicious. The tempura prawn, rainbow roll, and ebi mayo roll, bento box were all delicious. The Angus beef scotch was okay. However, my only concern is that the steak was served already sliced, whereas the photo on Instagram shows it as a whole piece. I would recommend ensuring that the presentation in your social media posts matches what is actually served to customers.

Had lunch here for the Oki No Sushi Saturdays buffet, which I had been looking forward to for days—maybe I set my expectations a bit too high though. That said, the sushi and sashimi were fresh, fatty, and varied, with plenty of options. The desserts were fantastic, and loved the miso soup and udon as well. The one letdown for me was the From the Farm section, particularly the beef brisket—it was quite tough, and the knife provided wasn’t enough to cut through it. I managed to eat half a slice before giving up. Service was great, and I appreciate how busy they were. At $85 per person, it’s on the pricier side, so hopefully, they can refine a few aspects to enhance the experience. I’ve tried their tasting menu before and found it much better

The seafood tasted very fresh and we truly enjoyed how the buffet is presented. We loved the options available, and choosing food wasn't overwhelming because there weren't excessive options. I would love to have an opportunity to come back again... EDIT - We returned to Ebisu on 21 February 2025. This is my second time in Ebisu, and I apologize for saying this, but the buffet felt underwhelming. I brought my sister with me because I had such an amazing first experience. It was such a big difference even though I went only 4 months ago or so. The Sashimi and prawns were still bomb, but the salads on offer were not as exciting. The Braised Beef was so tough, which I informed the crew and manager of at least 3 times. I believe that if an item on the buffet could not be eaten with chopsticks (which is the basic "cutlery" provided) it might not be appropriate for the buffet. While I did feel that the Manager listened to my concerns, I think it was unfair to receive a response where they said "It might have just been the pieces you got". I took 4 pieces from 4 different parts of the beef, all of which I returned because it was very tough for "braised" beef. They did inform me that they will be checking the food that comes out that day before serving. Unfortunately because of this experience, I will no longer be returning.

We recently went to Ebisu for a date night, and it was a great choice. The restaurant is beautiful, with comfortable seatings and a nice cozy vibe. The service was attentive, friendly and professional, and the food was absolutely delicious. All the dishes we had had nice flavours, and were beautifully presented. I would highly recommend for you to try Ebi Mayo Roll and Rainbow Roll, these two were our top dishes of the night. A bit pricy, but worth it.