Ebisu no Yasubee
Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Walk-in gyoza specialist in Ebisu recognized three times by Tabelog 100 (2019, 2021, 2024). Pan-fried dumplings, sake, shochu at a 35-seat counter-and-terrace setup for under JPY 2,000 per person. No reservations, cash only, early arrival advised.
About Ebisu no Yasubee
Ebisu no Yasubee is a casual Tokyo venue in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 price tier, with recognition in Tabelog 100 - Dumplings - 2024.
The Basics
Ebisu no Yasubee is a casual, low-priced Tokyo option with late-afternoon and evening hours and 2024 recognition in Tabelog's dumplings category. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday and at 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday, closing at 11:30 PM daily. For seat count, counter or terrace layout, reservation policy, founding year, chef, current dishes, beverages, payment rules, check directly before visiting.
How the Price Tier and Hours Shape the Experience
At JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999, Ebisu no Yasubee sits in a very accessible tier for Tokyo dining. Service is late-afternoon and evening rather than lunch: Monday to Friday from 4–11:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday from 3–11:30 PM. Travelers comparing it with other Tokyo dining rooms, including Oryori Ichiho, Sushiya Ono, Sushi Shinpaku, Masa's Kitchen 47, or Ebisu Kuroiwa, should treat Ebisu no Yasubee as a separate, lower-priced option rather than assume a similar format.
For planning, expect a casual dress code, a Tokyo location, a sub-JPY 2,000 price band, hours that begin in the late afternoon. If reservations, payment methods, dietary accommodations, seating style, or exact menu items matter, check those details directly with the venue before going.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒150-0013 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisu, 4 Chome−9−15 萩原ビル 1F
- Website
- mfc-group.jp/yasube/shop.html
- Phone
- +81 3-3445-3008
Venue details
Ambiance
A casual, bustling izakaya with counter seats and a few terrace tables, dimly lit and relaxed, where guests share plates of gyoza over drinks in a laid‑back, neighborhood stall‑style atmosphere.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Kochi meibutsu yatai gyoza (stall‑style dumplings)
- Green pepper stir‑fry
- Ramen
- Rice with dried sardines and bonito flakes
- Chashu rice
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒150-0013 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisu, 4 Chome−9−15 萩原ビル 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Ebisu Kuroiwa, Notable alternative
- Sushi Shinpaku, JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 40,000 - JPY 49,999 View spending breakdown
- Sushiya Ono, Notable alternative
- Masa's Kitchen 47, Chinese, Chinese
- Oryori Ichiho, Japanese, ¥¥¥
Restaurant context
Ebisu no Yasubee sits at the low-intervention end of Tokyo's izakaya-gyoza spectrum, where walk-in access and sub-JPY 2,000 pricing distinguish it from reservation-required formats. Compared to Ebisu Kuroiwa, which operates a more formal seated-service izakaya model with advance booking, Ebisu no Yasubee's counter-and-terrace format and no-reservation policy suit spontaneous diners willing to queue. Masa's Kitchen 47 offers Chinese-influenced plates at a similar price tier, but Ebisu no Yasubee's triple Tabelog 100 recognition (2019, 2021, 2024) confirms deeper technical consistency within the dumpling category. For travelers weighing options, the cash-only requirement and 4 PM opening time mean Ebisu no Yasubee rewards early arrivals with shorter waits and better seating, while later arrivals face full counters and outdoor terrace overflow.
At the opposite end of the price spectrum, omakase counters like Sushi Shinpaku (JPY 40,000–JPY 49,999) and kaiseki specialists like Oryori Ichiho (¥¥¥) require reservations weeks ahead and deliver service polish alongside higher ingredient investment. Ebisu no Yasubee's value proposition is simpler: technically sound gyoza, sake pairings, minimal overhead in a walk-in format. For groups of four or more, the terrace offers more space than the indoor counter, though the 35-seat cap keeps party size modest. Sushiya Ono and other sushi counters in Ebisu cater to special-occasion diners, while Ebisu no Yasubee's price tier and dumpling focus attract neighborhood regulars and travelers seeking accessible, award-recognized izakaya dining without booking friction.
The walk-in-only policy and cash-only payment separate Ebisu no Yasubee from Tokyo's reservation-dependent dining tiers. Visitors comparing options should prioritize Ebisu no Yasubee for value, technical dumpling execution, spontaneous access, while higher-priced counters like Sushi Shinpaku suit multi-course omakase formats with advance planning. For those exploring Tokyo's restaurant landscape, Ebisu no Yasubee's triple Tabelog 100 recognition and sub-JPY 2,000 price tier make it a practical choice for dumpling-focused izakaya dining without the booking logistics or price escalation of reservation-required formats.
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FAQ
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What should a first-timer know about Ebisu no Yasubee?
Ebisu no Yasubee is a casual Tokyo venue priced at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999. Hours are 4–11:30 PM Monday through Friday and 3–11:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Dumplings - 2024.
Does Ebisu no Yasubee handle dietary restrictions?
Is lunch or dinner better at Ebisu no Yasubee?
Ebisu no Yasubee opens at 4 PM on weekdays and 3 PM on weekends, then closes at 11:30 PM daily.
Can I eat at the bar at Ebisu no Yasubee?
What should I order at Ebisu no Yasubee?
Ebisu no Yasubee is recognized in Tabelog 100 - Dumplings - 2024. Check the current menu directly with the venue for specific dishes, menu format, portions, drinks.
