20 Recommended Izakaya in Ebisu! Places with Great Food and Drinks

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Shiichiichi Hanare is a quiet, cozy creative Japanese izakaya (Japanese-style pub). Their shabu-shabu made with Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) is especially popular.

They also offer food specials that are updated regularly, so be sure to check the blackboard inside the restaurant.

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Shabu-shabu (Japanese Hot Pot in which ingredients are briefly swished through hot broth before eating) is a Japanese Hot Pot dish.

At this restaurant, the shabu-shabu uses a broth slowly simmered with beef tail and vegetables, and you dip A4 and A5 kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) into it and eat it with Awaji tamanegi (Awaji onion).

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You can enjoy Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) dishes and seasonal small plates along with whisky such as "Yamazaki" and "Hakushu." A night of pairing them with red and white wine sounds great too.

They also offer a lineup of Special Japanese sake from around Japan, and it seems to go down so easily with the shabu-shabu. Going with the course and adding All you can drink is recommended too.

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Totora is a hideaway izakaya (Japanese pub) tucked away in a residential area down a back street in Ebisu.

The seating includes counter seats facing an open kitchen where you can watch the cooking, as well as Semi-private room seating available for groups of 4 or more.

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The food is creative Japanese cuisine with touches of Chinese cooking. Carefully arranged plating and thoughtfully chosen tableware make each dish look beautiful on the table.

The "Hoshi Kaibashira (dried scallops) and Jinhua ham karasumi (dried mullet roe) soba" is recommended for its firm noodles and the nice flavor of the toppings.

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One of the signature menu items is the “Sengyo no Gari Ooba Maki,” a rice-free nori roll wrapped with seasonal fish, shiso (perilla leaf), and other ingredients.

At this restaurant, the staff can recommend alcoholic drinks to match the food, so you can enjoy a more grown-up dining experience.

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Juban Ukyo Ebisu Ten is popular because you can enjoy it as an izakaya from lunchtime.

The counter tables are built with tatami (traditional Japanese straw mat flooring), giving the stylish interior touches of Japanese charm throughout.

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The "Truffle Tamago Kake Gohan (R)" is this restaurant’s signature dish, a luxurious take on tamago kake gohan (rice topped with a raw egg), a home style Japanese dish, made with plenty of premium ingredients.

It is said to have a nice balance of rich egg yolk, the aroma of truffle, and texture.

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From luxurious ingredients like truffles and caviar to the popular "shunkan kunsei (instant smoked) Hamburger Steak," you can casually enjoy a wide range of menu items.

They also offer a wide selection of drinks, and for Japanese sake, they regularly stock about 20 varieties of well known labels from around Japan.

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This is NaNaki Honten, a Japanese izakaya serving Togakushi soba (buckwheat noodles from Togakushi) and grilled chicken that has been loved since it first opened.

They offer seating options such as counter seats for two, one-side sofa seating, and Private room, so you can choose based on the occasion and the size of your group.

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A dish that goes well with drinks is the tori-yaki (grilled chicken), which you grill yourself at (Each) table.

They offer branded chickens from different regions, such as shamo (game fowl) and Kyo Aka Jidori, so you can enjoy the texture and flavor unique to jidori (free-range chicken), and it is also recommended to compare them.

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Soba, a Japanese noodle dish made mainly from buckwheat. This restaurant serves Togakushi Soba, a specialty of Togakushi in Nagano Prefecture.

The soba goes down smoothly and has a nice aroma, making it perfect To finish after drinks.

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Sushi Ebisu Hana Ebisu Honten is a stylish Japanese modern izakaya offering sushi, wine, and Japanese sake.

It has counter seats, tables, and Private rooms, so you can enjoy authentic Edomae-zushi (traditional Edo-style sushi) in a relaxed setting.

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The counter seats, where you can watch the chefs at work, are popular spots that keep you entertained while you wait and give the place a strong live feel.

For the sushi vinegar, they blend rice vinegar and balsamic vinegar, with care taken so it pairs well with wine.

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The wines selected by the sommelier are said to include more than 20 kinds of recommended natural wines for the season.

They also have a good selection of Japanese sake, which can be paired with sushi and creative seafood dishes to bring out the best in both.

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This is a Japanese izakaya where you can enjoy oden, Beef Tongue, and other dishes from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, as well as gourmet specialties from the Kyushu region.

The lively dining room is filled with many guests and features a Japanese modern interior with a wood-based design.

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Oden (a Japanese dish of ingredients simmered in dashi broth) is known for varying in flavor and ingredients depending on the region.

At this restaurant, you can choose ingredients such as Sendai-fu (deep-fried wheat gluten) and a hearty Beef Tongue skewer for the oden. They also use beef tail in the broth.

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The signature "Sendai Atsugiri Beef Tongue" is said to be grilled up tender and juicy.

As a snack to go with drinks, the "Hakata kawakushi (Hakata-style chicken skin skewer)," a skewer dish made by wrapping chicken skin tightly around the skewer, is also recommended. Enjoy it with local sake served in easy-to-finish portions.

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A hideaway-style izakaya where adults gather is located a 3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Ebisu Station.

The interior is simple and modern, with touches of Japanese style. It has a cozy atmosphere that gets conversations flowing and makes the food and drinks go down easy.

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Creative dishes with a playful touch made with Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) are popular.

The “Kuroge Wagyu Aburi Ikura Kobore Sankan” is said to be irresistible, with the moist texture of seared Kuroge Wagyu and the popping bite of ikura (salmon roe).

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The drinks lineup includes world famous Domestic whiskies.

The sansho highball, known for its addictive taste, is also recommended. They also offer Japanese sake from around the country and cocktails, giving the menu a wide lineup.

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Nanahoshi has high ceilings and generously spaced seating. It is a stylish izakaya (Japanese pub) with a casual atmosphere that makes it easy to relax.

In addition to counter seating, it also has sofa seats and terrace seating, making it a good fit for a wide range of needs.

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Seasonal ingredients and creative international dishes fill the menu, so you may even come across new flavors.

The visually vibrant "Fresh Fish Carpaccio" comes with a homemade parsley salsa verde sauce. The fish has a firm texture and a deep flavor, according to reviews.

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The popular natural wine selection includes sparkling and orange varieties, mainly from Italy.

They also recommend some intriguing drinks, such as the "Jikasei Domestic Lemon no Surioroshi Lemon Sour" made with a branded lemon from Shizuoka Prefecture, and herbal liqueurs that are gentle on the body.

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About a 3-minute walk from Ebisu Station, Ura NO Niwa Ebisu Ten is a stylish izakaya in the Ebisu area, with lighting and objects that create a dreamy, out-of-the-ordinary space.

It is popular for its wide selection of meat dishes, including Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef) steak and Matsuzaka Pork grilled pork. There is also an All you can drink course, making it perfect for gatherings of people who enjoy drinks.

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For dinner, the recommended choices are meat dishes such as Japanese Black Wagyu and Matsusaka Pork.

The "Kuroge Wagyu no Carpaccio Carbonara-fu" in the photo is said to pair the rich flavor of seared Wagyu with accents of cheese and black pepper.

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A lineup of dishes made with all kinds of ingredients, including meat, seafood, and vegetables.

The All you can drink course already includes a wide range of cocktails and wines. If you upgrade to the premium plan, you can also enjoy as much as you like of Kinkuro and Hakkaisan Futsushu (Hakkaisan regular sake), among others.

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Tori Ichidai Ebisu, just a 1-minute walk from JR Ebisu Station, is an izakaya popular for its chicken dishes and fish dishes.

Because it is a popular spot, it is a good idea to make a reservation if your plans are set.

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The signature dish is "samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup)." Samgyetang is a Korean soup dish made by stuffing a whole chicken with glutinous rice, Korean ginseng, and other ingredients, then simmering it.

The restaurant's samgyetang is slowly simmered for 10 hours, making it so tender that even the bones can be eaten.

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The owner is particular about using wild caught seafood, and the fresh fish sourced from Toyosu (Toyosu Market) is also recommended.

Along with fish dishes, you can enjoy items that make you want to take a big sip of draft beer, such as yakitori made with Shingendori (brand chicken).

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This is a standalone izakaya with a Japanese feel, with seating up to the 4th floor. It has Private rooms for everyone from small parties to groups, as well as table seating and relaxing Sunken kotatsu seating.

At Sakaeya Ebisu Honten, you can enjoy traditional mizutaki (chicken hot pot) and Special fine sake.

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"Kiwami Sakaeya no mizutaki (chicken hotpot)" is the signature dish, made by slowly simmering chicken bones over a long time.

The rich white broth, full of chicken flavor and collagen, lets you enjoy not only the chicken but also a good balance of vegetables.

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Mizutaki (Japanese chicken hot pot), one of Japan’s Hot Pot dishes, also pairs well with (Each) region’s Japanese sake and shochu.

They offer a selection that includes Tomino Hozan (Imo Shochu), made in Kagoshima Prefecture, which is famous for Imo Shochu, and Aizu Homare Junmai Daiginjo "Kiwami," which has won many awards.

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This is Hakata Hotaru Ebisu Ten, a popular izakaya with sister restaurants in Tokyo and Fukuoka.

The calm interior, with the warmth of wood, blends Japanese elements with modern style and has the feel of a hidden retreat.

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Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, is home to a wide range of local specialties. At this restaurant, which offers a rich selection of Kyushu cuisine, "Kodawari no Kingoma Shiyo Hakata Gomasaba (Hakata mackerel with sesame sauce made with carefully selected golden sesame)" is said to be a popular order.

The saba (mackerel) is flown in from Fukuoka and has rich fat, making it a flavorful dish enjoyed with sesame sauce and freshly ground sesame that you grind yourself.

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Besides fresh fish, they offer a full lineup of Kyushu dishes that go well with alcohol, including the standard item at Hakata izakaya, “Hakata sumotsu (vinegared pork offal) with yuzu kosho (yuzu pepper paste),” and “Amakusa Daio (large local chicken from Kumamoto Prefecture) charcoal grilled (thigh, breast).”

They also have Japanese sake and shochu from different parts of Kyushu, so you can enjoy authentic local flavors.

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Despite being close to the station, this izakaya has a calm, hidden retreat feel. Its chic interior also has the warmth of Japanese style, creating a grown-up atmosphere.

Private rooms are available with various seating options, including Sunken kotatsu seating and sofa-style couple seats.

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The specialty here is seiro-mushi (steamed in a bamboo steamer), where a steamer is placed on a tabletop burner and the steam cooks the ingredients.

In addition to organic vegetables, the menu includes Daisen-dori (Daisen chicken) and sangenton (three-breed pork), letting you enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients directly.

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The menu uses A4-grade kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black beef), fresh fish delivered straight from Misaki Fishing Port, and seasonal vegetables.

You can also enjoy pairing different drinks with different dishes. You can choose from a wide selection including Junmaishu from around Japan, ginjoshu, and Japanese whisky.

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This Japanese modern izakaya is a 1-minute walk from the west exit of Ebisu Station. Its Semi-private room sofa seats with a night view are especially popular.

It also has Private room options with doors and walls, including Sunken kotatsu seating and table-style rooms, so you can enjoy your meal while keeping a sense of privacy.

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At Niku-zushi (meat sushi), you can fully enjoy the fine texture and flavor of top quality A5 Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu), with cuts such as Strip loin and Chuck Eye Roll.

The marbling in the lean meat is said to be very fine, giving it a sweet, melt-in-your-mouth taste.

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On nights when you want to drink as much as you like, courses with All you can drink or A la carte All you can drink are a great choice.

With the premium All you can drink plan, you can order more than 60 kinds of alcohol, including draft beer and Japanese sake.

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A Wagyu specialty izakaya (Japanese pub) near the East Exit of Ebisu Station. It is popular for its A5-rank Domestic Japanese Black Wagyu delivered from a wholesaler at the Tokyo Meat Market.

The black toned interior has a calm atmosphere, and guests can take their time enjoying the food with drinks.

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They serve creative meat dishes such as sushi and steak, centered on fresh, high quality kurogemawagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu).

The "Special Wagyu Spencer roll aburi sukiyaki" is meat sushi topped with sweet and savory seasoned meat, mixed with egg yolk, and eaten together with the shari (sushi rice) underneath.

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Yoshiniku offers a wide variety of food and drinks, so you can enjoy the pairings.

Even the small dishes that work well as bar snacks, such as the quick menu items, have the restaurant’s own special twist, which is another nice point that keeps things from getting boring.

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KICHIRI Ebisu is on the 6th floor of Q Plaza Ebisu, right by the West Exit (east side) of Ebisu Station.

It offers a range of seating options, including Private room-style kamakura (igloo-like) box seats, zashiki (tatami seating), Sunken kotatsu seating, and open terrace seats, making it easy to use for all kinds of occasions.

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The "Executive Chef's Special Roast Beef," made with Black Angus beef from a contracted ranch, is a popular dish with a beautiful look that stands out in photos.

For meat dishes, the steak made with the rare U.S. cut chuck tail flap is also recommended. It is served with an Argentine-style barbecue sauce.

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Many reviews mention the extensive alcohol menu, and it seems to be a place with high satisfaction even as an izakaya (Japanese pub).

They offer a wide range of drinks, including red and white (Each) wines and cocktails, and the "Kichiri Highball" is said to be slightly sweet and easy to drink.

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"Kangzen Koshitsu Izakaya Kushigoro Ebisu Ten" is a 1-minute walk from Ebisu Station. It is a hidden spot with Private rooms at every seat.

They offer door-equipped Private rooms for everyone from parties of 2 to groups, so you can relax without worrying about people around you.

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Starting with yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), they also serve skewers of beef and pork, all cooked to just the right doneness.

The "yasai-maki (vegetable rolls)," which wrap items like cherry tomatoes and mushrooms in pork, are also popular and said to be both healthy and tasty. Along with the skewers, the wide range of menu items, including fried dishes and salads, is part of the appeal.

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They offer Japanese sake, shochu, and other kinds of alcohol (assorted varieties available), and the upgraded All you can drink plan is also recommended.

The food menu also includes dishes that pair well with drinks, such as basashi (horse sashimi) and sashimi. It looks like a great place to enjoy a fun evening talking with friends or someone special in a Private room.

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At Sumibitokemuri Ebisu Ten, which specializes in grilled motsu (offal), you can enjoy a wide range of izakaya dishes in addition to motsu dishes like sashimi style preparations and stews.

The interior has a casual, down to earth atmosphere, filled with the lively sounds of guests having a good time.

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The popular dish here is motsu-yaki (grilled offal skewers), made with Special exceptionally fresh motsu (offal) selected by the head chef, skewered in-house, coated in sauce, and carefully grilled while watching the charcoal temperature.

You may find yourself tempted by the rare cuts, such as the crunchy "[Aka Motsu] tongue" and the "[Shiro Motsu] shiro" said to spread a nice sweetness of fat.

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They also offer a good value All you can drink highball plan. Every table has its own server, which guests like because they can pour a drink whenever they want.

The menu also has plenty of dishes that go well with drinks, so it is a good fit for people who enjoy alcohol.

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An izakaya with fully private rooms and Semi-private room. It has private rooms with Sunken kotatsu seating and sofa seating, making it a great place to have a lively time together.

Yamitsukiya is popular for its stamina boosting dishes with plenty of garlic and ginger, the restaurant's carefully made specialties, and All you can drink plans.

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They offer filling meat dishes made with high quality branded beef such as Saga-gyu (Saga beef).

The “Tonteki (200g)” is made with tender, juicy pork Chuck Eye Roll that is full of flavor. It is hearty, and the rich sauce seems to really whet the appetite.

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The "yaki-gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) 5 pieces," made by wrapping filling in a wheat flour skin and grilling them, are a classic snack that goes perfectly with beer.

There is a plan with All you can drink from more than 50 options, including draft beer and sparkling wine.

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Yotteba Ebisu Ten is an izakaya (Japanese pub) just a 2-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Ebisu Station.

The lively interior has a friendly, casual feel that makes it easy to stop by without any fuss. It is said to be the kind of place you will want to visit when you feel a little hungry.

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Domestic chicken fried wings are the house specialty. The wings are fried at 180 degrees, giving them crispy skin and juicy meat.

Along with the classic sauce flavor made with a continuously added tare sauce and spices, there are many other variations, including shiawase no kona (happy powder) flavor with sweetness, saltiness, and umami, and the light ume-katsuo (plum and bonito) flavor.

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Draft beer is also often ordered because it goes well with dishes like chicken wings and toro reba (rich liver).

They have a wide range of drinks, including mega-jug sours. They also offer house-made jar-infused liqueurs with fruit and herbs.