Lovely people and food! Highly recommend the wagyu! �
We have been to the restaurant twice and twice have been impressed with the quality of the food and friendly services. Have had the waygu bento box and salt & pepper squid and they were fresh and delicious! We will be coming back and recommending to friends and family.
The Ladies Who Brunch
+4.5
Some of the best Japanese I’ve had in Melbourne. It’s truly authentic
Like the food you would get in a local shop in the suburbs of Osaka.
Keep it up Ebi !!!
We loved 😍
This is one of our favourite local Japanese places. This is a family run business and the owners are also super friendly when we come here, my favourite dish would be the katsudon or Japanese curry. They also have very daily specials!
We disliked 😖
Nothing really !
We are so so happy that this cute little local Japanese joint exists! And our fussy 9 month old has also given them his tick of approval!
First of all this place is very cosy so call ahead to reserve a spot if you want to dine in. We ordered pretty much everything on the tapas menu which was delicious but the standout for me would be the crab croquettes (which the little one smashed down two on his own) and the panko oysters! For mains we highly recommend the bimbambap and the chicken katsu curry. This place is def bang for your buck! Can't wait to come back and try everything else!
had the 3 fish bento box
food is cooked well
if you are in the area, definitely give it a try!
there’s no much seating around - it’s like an old fish & chip shop fit out
Ebi Fine Food is the definition of a hidden gem! The last thing you would expect to find in a small suburban strip around the corner from the Western Hospital is a hybrid Japanese restaurant and gourmet fish and chippery.....it almost feels like a dream!
Their beautifully cooked seafood is paired with perfectly cooked chips - crispy on the outside but fluffy and warm on the inside. Their bento boxes not only look delicately attractive but are tasty and satisfying. I can't get enough of lotus root chips - whoever thought of that deserves the Nobel prize for food. Always check out their bento special of the day.
And finally, the tofu cheesecake....when I first heard about it, I went "what the?" but after having it a few times now, I go "more please!"
Service is prompt and everything is served with a smile. It's always an epic time at Ebi!
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My score 4.25 stars (for F&C’s). J & I got TA from here on Thu 31st Jan & had lunch at a park further up Essex St. Ebi has a small (dimly lit) cute interior with a couple of tables inside & outside, plus seats at the bar facing the kitchen. Easy place to overlook, nestled in a small group of unassuming suburban shops in a fairly quiet street. Discovered there is only ever 1 “fish of the day” choice for trad F&C’s (you can get salmon done other ways though). This day FotD was Flake – not my favourite 😞, J is partial to it though. Decided to go with it as it was pretty late & lots of recommendations on Zomato for their F&C’s. Flake > Have to admit it was VERY good 😋. 2 ample sized pieces; fresh, tasty & not at all oily – the batter has nori in it & was up there with the best we’ve had. Chips > Plentiful & were nicely chopped, resulting in very even chunky shapes (good attention to detail) - beautifully golden, just the way I like 👍. Also they had the salt tossed through them in a bowl - more attention to detail (Manok in Kingsville do it too - oh yeah & Macca’s 😂). It all came with 2 serves of yummy Japanese mayo & 2 large wedges of really fresh “greenish” lemon (or it may have been a “yellowish” lime – it did have a slightly limey smell 😀). Overall, VERY good flavour & very good value 👍 (our “Large” was $16 for TA). Best F&C’s we’ve had since moving to Yarraville & Ebi is going to take some beating to not become our “local” – can’t wait to have some again & try the Salt & pepper squid too...
The food here is great & staff are lovely & attentive. The shop is super cute, small but you feel at home.
We ordered the fish & chips as well as the Wagyu Beef bento. Prices are fair & servings are generous. It all tastes great, cooked perfectly & seasoned well.
We didn’t give a 5 rating, because there were several bones in the fried fish. I always assumed fish & chips to be boneless. so please be careful with kids.
The rice in the bento was your regular Chinese style white rice. I expected sushi rice or koshihikari.
Other than these points, the food & dining experience was very good.
Tucked away in a quiet street of Footscray lies a nice little cosy japanese restaurant serving great japanese inspired dishes. Would definitely come back! The place gives out a nice ambiance coupled with friendly and efficient customer service, what more do you require? The wagyu beef is juicy and tender whilst the fish 3 way just oozes umami...hats off to you chef.
Friendly staff and nice comfort food ! A place to usually takeaway but there are. Few seats if you want a quick eat. A small place close to the neighbourhood, makes it easy because there aren’t many other restaurants around!
Ebi is one of my top picks for Japanese food in Melbourne, and a go-to spot in Footscray. The staff are so friendly and always willing to accommodate me with a veggie bento even though it's not on the menu. Their veg takoyaki are to die for! (As is the savoury mochi.) They are also one of the few places around to stock Hitachino Nest, one of my favourite Japanese beers. This place is a 10/10
Great fish and chips, nice crispy batter that isn't too thick. Fish tastes fresh and flavourful. Owner is very friendly. One of the kids serving can be a little shy serving customers, but they'll sort you out ;)
Food: Great quality! Great variety!
Service: Exceptional people. Lovely staff, very friendly and accommodating.
Location: Main road, with plenty of parking around, Outdoor seating available.
Value: The bento boxes may seem a little pricey, however they're definitely worth it for the quality and size.
Summary: Rumours were flying around. Original Japanese owners have left the shop to new management that don't deliver. However upon first visit, we were impressed by the service. Perhaps just to build up the rating? However it has been very consistent and the owner is super nice. She has a keen eye for fussy customers and make improvements as soon the opportunity arises. For example, a customer complained about the standard miso soup that had been serving for a while, which was immediately upgraded to a higher quality recipe as soon as this happened. Will return, and can't wait to see what they bring out next!
I used to come here about 5 years ago and loved the food then, and still do. Recently had the fish bento (twice!) and miso soup, both delicious, and great serving size of fish.
The tofu cheesecake (based on iron chef recipe) is very smooth 👌🏼
Fabulous Bento Box. I did a take away prawn with teriyaki and it was wonderful. Crunchy salad and pickles. Lots of prawns and other yummy sides. Highly recommend
We loved our delicious sushi platter last week! Thanks for your time and attention to detail in preparing it. Highly recommended!
Small Japanese take-away place with just a couple of indoor and outdoor tables for dining-in. Lunch time sushi and bento boxes are way above average Melbourne quality and excellent value.
Always good. They seem busy at dinner time although so they never let us wait over 20mins. Impressive! Fast service, delicious pork belly bento❤️ I always have the pork belly bento when I'm lazy to cook but want to have nutritious delicious meal. Love it 💜 and my partner loves Katsu curry, I love their salmon sushi rolls too❤️
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