Ebi Sushi Restaurant in Derby

This is the single best thing in Derby

Lovely restaurants. The owner is very helpful and friendly. I would say the food is pretty authentic. Love the noodle soup, the broth is very subtle and hearty. I came twice in 2 days 😅

The eel cucumber sushi is super good taste, even the sushi not rolled very well, the rice is getting out already. One star lost here The grilled salmon is OK

The hand rolled sushi is worst I have had. There are far better place for lesser price. Udon noddle used is mass produce probably brought from a wholesaler. The broth used for the noddle tasted something out of a pack, rather than something that was made in the restaurant. For the price they charge I expected better. Overpriced, over rated, pretentious Japanese food. The deco is outdated and rundown. Very limited choice of drink.

My new favourite Japanese restaurant. Don't let the simple exterior fool you, this place is a gem. The food was delicious and the rice to salmon proportions of the nigiri were perfect. I can't wait to go here again. They were accommodating with gluten free soya source and menu options as well.

This restaurant has got to be one of the best Japanese restaurants I have ever been to, the food is consistently good, the quality of produce is 10 out of 10,

Authentic Japanese chef and food. Really amazing and delicious food.

Excellent food, friendly and welcome staffs. Feel like I am eating in Japan.

Loved it - best sushi in the midlands

Thank you to the store! The taste was like what I had when traveling to Japan, which made my husband very touched and happy🫶🏻

A little bit pricy but worth every penny. Rice and raw fish served at the right temperature, premier cutting for sashimi, toro (tuna belly) served at just right fat level, ikura (salmon roe) with a hint of sake for umami(taste of freshness), tamago (egg) sushi prepared with bonito source cooked just right for the best texture. They may not be the best if you compare them with top tier sushi restaurant in Japan but Ebi Sushi is definitely one of the best sushi restaurant in the UK!

Japanese restaurant with good quality. You pay for quality, of course, but it's worth it.

This restaurant is a hidden gem! Authentic Japanese cuisine and a calm atmosphere. The food is fantastic and friendly service. Recommended.

Amazing sushi- freshly prepared and delicious. The black cod is also fabulous. The guy serving is really friendly and welcoming

Best sashimi i had in England. Authentic Japanese food. Highly recommended on all Tuna related sashimi dishes and the 'don's. especially the toro which is fresh and full of flavors. Apparently the fish is freshly delivered from London everyday. Frequent by local Japanese. Dinner reservation is highly recommended. As the restaurant only has a handful of tables. Returned after 6 years, sashimi fresh as always. It is gaining popularity. Early Saturday evening is over 50% full. It retained the Japanese writing only menu, which in this day n age, a quick Google translate will tell you exactly what is available. It remains as authentic as ever.

Brought my 11 year old son to celebrate the end of Sats. Had a great time and the food was amazing....he has been going on about how good it was ever since!! Staff were really friendly and will definitely be coming back

Truly a sushi and overall Japanese experience.

Ebi Sushi is a very authentic Japanese eatery, with absolutely top notch service. The food is very tasty and the master and staff are very hospitable, attentive and kind. Have to order the dishes on the chef's recommendation menu, you won't regret it! Can't recommend this place more!

The best sushi I've had in the UK so far!

Another amazing meal thank you. We have been going since the opening and this is one of those places you just want to keep on going and going. Very delicious as ever. Sashimi today was impeccable.

Fantastic twmpura soft shell crab and eel sushi!

Japanese person prepares the foods. He is very curious about standards. Compare to Japan not same high level sushi restaurant, however high level for Europe.

its expensive, the Sushi is not fresh, and the fish meat seems not fresh while eating. there have other better choice

First time trying eel, and it was delicious! I like the place, I recommend :)

Amazing food and excellent service. The buta kakuni and salmon rolls are delicious, but honestly everything my friend and I ordered was fantastic. Will definitely be back!

My wife and I were returning from a short vacation. We decided to stop by and eat Japanese food. Found this restaurant on Google. Very cozy and small room. Tasty food. Good service. It is probably advisable to reserve a table in advance. Since we arrived on Tuesday evening, tables were reserved.

Good food, but a little too expensive. menu without photos.

Delicious. We savour every mouthful. Staff are friendly and service is good. So many favourites it is always difficult to order but the sashimi is a must.

The best sushi restaurant around, it was named Derby’s hidden secret, also one of the best outside of London in the Times! I’ve been coming for years and it’s just as good now as it always has been. Unassuming from the outside but with great food, a welcoming service and an amazing sushi chef with his many many years of experience who came over from Japan when the restaurant opened.

Amazing little Japanese restaurant in the most humble, unremarkable setting. I think it has all the more character given how profoundly unlikely it seems - I mean, it's about as far from the coast as you can get, yet the seafood is fresh and amazing; it's in one of the most unassumingly non-Oriental cities in the UK, yet when you walk in you're greeted by staff who wouldn't seem out of place in a Tokyo izakaya. I'm told it was set up by (and its chef imported by) Toyota, which has a very large facility in Derby, when their senior staff were unable to find decent Japanese food anywhere nearby. Well -- it's absolutely smashed that problem. It's good value for what it is, but if you're happy with supermarket lunch sushi, or even chain stuff like yo sushi, it will feel very pricey. Wonderful food, lovely staff, hilariously unlikely setting. Don't miss it!

Authentic and consistently scrumptious Japanese food whatever one orders.Exceptionally talented chef. A unique not to be missed experience. We haven't been in Derby since 2019. I first ate here in 2015 and this restaurant is my must Thanks visit on every trip. Last night was no exception. We ordered 14 dishes th for 4 of us and all of it was gobbled down with gusto and gratitude, washed down with hot sake. Each of the dishes was ultra fresh and arrived piping hot, (of course not the sashimi and sushi). I highly recommend this little restaurant to anyone who is an aficionado of real Japanese food. Many thanks to the chef and the lovely lady who served us. We had a glorious time

We attended as a special treat with my son & daughter as they both love Sushi (as do I)… With a carpark straight opposite, we were initially a little concerned about the lack of signage… but upon entering we’re greeted in a friendly manner and noticed the restaurant was 3/4 full with plenty of Asian customers. The sushi bar was stocked with lots of fresh fish and Mr Ebi working away with great care and skill…. We had the deluxe platter, some gyoza, hot sake and WOW it was great… really generous slabs of fresh fish, and some quirky ones including tuna belly, oyster, mackerel… all amazing! A little more expensive than a Yo Sushi! But a world apart in terms of taste, freshness, variety, portion size! Definitely go go go here if you like sushi, want an authentic treat and to be amazed with flavours!

By far, the best sushi / japanese restaurant in Derby and possibly in East Midlands. The quality, freshness, and the friendly staff make the experience as a whole delightful. Beware of the price though as it is expensive, but that said, I will definitely return. Highly recommended.

Some of the best sushi I had in England. The Hokkaido cheesecake is always a great shout too!

Authentic Japanese Sushi just like in Japan. One of only few places to be able to order Otoro fatty tuna. No fancy stuff like dragon rolls etc. just the traditional simple stuff as in Japan. This is one of the best tasting sushi I've had in the Midlands. Prices do cost more than other places, around £40-50 pp but it's worth the experience.

Superb sashimi. There are not many restaurants outside Japan that serve sashimi this well and this fresh. If I could give 6 stars, I would. I had the sashimi platter; Scallop, sea bream, salmon belly, flounder, tuna belly and simple tuna loin, and yellowtail. Everything was just as you would have found it served in a high quality restaurant in Tokyo. Absolutely superb food preparation and serving. Arigato Gozaimasu. Oishikata desu.

I went to Ebi Sushi once in January and I loved their food which was very authentic. But today when I tried to make a reservation the lady who answered the phone was not very welcoming, I don't know if she was in a bad mood. Having visited many Japanese restaurants in the UK and Japan, so the service I would expect from a Japanese restaurant that is not that cheap should not be like this. I hope you improve, I love your food btw

Excellent. My new favourite in Derby. The yellow tail nigiri and tuna belly & spring onion sushi rolls were my favourites but everything was excellent - highly recommend. (My taxi driver asked me to review when I told him where I was going - you should try it!)

Ebi sushi is a place I would definitely recommend to anyone. The menu had a good variety of dishes to select from not only sushi and sashimi but noodle bowls and other hot dishes too. The fish tasted fresh and looked sharp. Service was attentive. The only cons would be that some of the dishes are slightly expensive but cost are high for products at the moment and everyone’s got to make a living and like I say they quality’s there. Also I felt like the restaurant looked a bit tired/worn but Not dirty it was very clean

The Nigiri sushi dishes are extremely fresh and tasty. The chicken teriyaki was truly special, looking forward to trying more dishes. The atmosphere and quality of the food makes you feel you are eating in a genuine place. Also Japanese friends strongly vouch for it.

Amazing food!!!! it is sooooo delicious! All the sashimi is amazing fresh ! Especially the tuna cheek is tasty!!!!!! Will definitely be back soon!!❤️❤️

Authentic Cuisine.Attending with Guests from Japan we were treated to the full culinary experience of multiple authentic dishes coupled with Rice wine or Japanese beer. The food was great - indeed above expectations and our gusts were suitably impressed that a small part of Derby made them and ourselves remind them of their homeland.

sushi，sashimi and miso is really excellent，others are common

Delicious food and reasonable prices.

Just wow. Who would have known this was hiding in an unassuming location in Derby. The staff were so friendly and polite. Very knowledgeable and helpful in recommendations. Such high quality fish. Would highly recommend to anyone who likes Japanese cuisine.

It’s an unassuming place but nice and peaceful, the food is lovely quite expensive but most Japanese restaurants are it was 185 pounds for 3 of us without alcohol. The only gripe I have is that the waiter and waitress where so unfriendly I tried to win them over to make a nice evening but no joy, the food arrived quickly but there are no frills, my husband found it uncomfortable but I will go back with my son as we really loved the tempura and sushi

Highly recommended! They do authentic Japanese dishes, a bit pricey but worth every penny, especially recommend the scallop nigiri which is really sweet and thick, also the braised pork belly and black cod. The cheesecake was just alright tho.

這是我第4次來到這裡。這裡的壽司的確好好味，但熱食，例如烏冬及鰻魚飯就一次比一次差。

Ebi Sushi is one of those hidden Derby gems. If you love sushi this is a must. The plates are prepared to absolute perfection. The menu is varied and well priced. I recommend booking in advance.

Genuine Japanese Food, with greatest quality and eating like in Japan.

Amazing amazing sashimi at this place

Took my son out for his birthday (he loves sushi) and thoroughly enjoyed the food and its presentation. As people have said, it is pricy but for a treat it was great. The pickled ginger was a taste sensation too

Amazing, you wouldn't believe it from the outside but it's the best sushi I've ever had

I'm not a fan of Japanese food but was persuaded to go here. Still not a fan I'm afraid! Friends who like Japanese food think it's great though so I imply no criticism.

Great sushi, deserves its reputation. Tonkatsu was less impressive, may try soba or udon next time

Absolute gem of a spot - incredible food, best sushi I have ever eaten and good service

Delicious and authentic sushi! I had a table overlooking the kitchen so I had a great view of everything being prepared. The chef bowed to me and began crafting. Fantastic service, worth a trip to Derby for this restaurant :)

My partner has lived in Derby for many years and was surprised when I told him that I'd found this recommended restaurant on TripAdvisor. We visited on a Tuesday evening - it wasn't too busy, which may have been the result of the heatwave at the time. As other reviews have said, it's unassuming on the outside and inside, but you're here for the food. We tried the deluxe sushi platter, assorted tempura, yakitori and gyoza. All were fresh and tasty, and reminded me of being in Japan. Other diners appeared to be regulars and knew exactly what favourites they wanted to order. We look forward to returning and trying more of the menu. Recommended.

Authentic Japanese food done to a high standard

It's an a pretty unprepossing neighbourhood and not much to look at from the outside - but don't be put off. Easy parking in the pay and display right outside. A simple interior, but reminiscent of these kinds of places in Japan. Excellent service. The boss is hard at work at the counter making sushi - which is the main event. I've only ever had sushi this good in Japan. It's more expensive than the chains and when you eat it you will see why, and that it's actually superb value. The other dishes are just as good - we tried the tempura and teriyaki. The clientele are clearly people in the know which explains the minimal online presence for Ebi Sushi as there is no need for it.

We had a perfect meal here. All staff members were incredibly friendly and welcoming, our food was delicious and felt authentic. We loved sitting at the bar and watching the chef prepare sushi. It was overall a great dining experience.

可能是我不幸運吧,吃了天婦羅烏冬和前餃,湯不熱天婦羅不脆,前餃還脫皮......

Expensive, but you pay for the best.

Yes. Hit the spot, passion Exellent ingredients and true craftsmanship. A true diamond in the rough. Thank you.

Great Sushi by the master Ebi. Great to see him still working his magic after so many years. We enjoyed the Fresh fish. Particularly the salmon & scallop nigiri. The restaurant now offer a gluten free soy sauce. They don’t provide gluten free alternatives, but as long as you avoid the tempura, teriyaki and noodle dishes, you’ll be fine.

Authentic Japanese cuisine made by Japanese chef. The food is very fresh and delicious, and the environment is very cosy and friendly. The price is really reasonable with the quality that they service. Make sure to call and book before turning up! They do have pick up service too!

This is an authentic Sushi restaurant in the middle of Derby. Rarely I tried so tasty sushi and sashimi. Would even be worth a trip to try.

We have been going to Ebi Sushi for years and are always happy with our meal! Ebi is by far one of the best restaurants in Derby and the has the best Japanese food around. We've never had a bad experience and always look forward to our next visit! Ebi and the staff are always so delightful and take care in what they do.

If you have not found this authentic Japanese Restuarant yet look out for it you are in for a real treat. The restaurant offers varied Japanese cuisine, amazing sushi. Run by a family the atmosphere and service is great tucked away on Abbey Street in Derby with great car parking facilities directly opposite.

Excellent food, top quality for the price would definitely recommend.

Very good restaurant. Amazing sashimi. A bit of the pricer end. We needed to have more food at a different place after having dinner here.

Very convenient location, kind staff and talented chief behind counter. Freshly sliced sashimi, experienced salt grilled dishes. Fabulous dinning sense top of past two years. Recommended!

Most the reviews online for this place are incredible and I always said when I was in the area that I wanted to visit Ebi Sushi. I have eaten in hundreds of sushi restaurants around the world and I was really very impressed with the food at Ebi sushi. If I was judging just the food I would without a doubt have given it 5 stars however the terrible service let it down for me. It’s a small restaurant but was completely fully booked on a Saturday night. Their were 2 waitresses and one sushi chef catering for everyone. We waited 45 minutes for our sushi and then another 45 minutes for our mains. It was really hard to get hold of a waitress and the staff just seemed to have no urgency they were walking round like snails. Bad service is very frustrating and often a reason not to go again But the food really was outstanding and I see what the fuss is about. I would really recommend their sashimi and the vegetable tempura although everything was so delicious. Would I go again? Because the food was so outstanding I would probably give it one more go. However if the service as bad the second time that would be my final time.

Not much food are available on the menu comparing to other people that have token picture in Google map review, I was thinking of getting ramen but there were no ramen in the restaurant but that is fine, the quality of food is ok, I had a tempura soba that was alright but the most important thing is staff was very kind and helpful.

Amazing food and really good service. The cooked dishes were very fresh and flavourful. In particular the tempura and black cod were amazing. The sushi is arguably the best in the UK as it was even better than London restaurants such as nobu and Zuma and it was great to watch the chef preparing the sushi perfectly. Many compliments to him. Finally the deserts of green tea ice cream and cheesecake were an excellent way to finish the meal.

Love this place. You can watch a genuine sushi master at work, a Itamae, it's a thrill to see....we love sushi and this place is full of Japanese patrons, mainly from Toyota....wish we could go more often.

Absolutely Amazing ❤ Will be back ❤

If you like authentic proper Japanese food then please do not waste time going anywhere else. The sashimi was super fresh and melting in the mouth. The prices are not cheap but you have to pay for quality, we will be regulars here for sure !

Incredible sushi! Every single mouthful was delightful. I especially enjoyed the tuna belly which was worth every penny. It is slightly on the higher end of prices for Derby, but if you can treat yourself, I highly recommend it. I know that this kind of meal in London would have costs three times as much for the exact same dishes. I also love the authentic Japanese feel that you get from the restaurant. I believe that the term for a sushi master is ‘Itamae’ and this is definitely what the gentleman in Ebi Sushi is. Finally, the service is excellent due to the size of the restaurant, extremely attentive and received all our drinks and meals in good timing.

Very delicious Japanese sushi, sashimi and hot dishes. Good quality with reasonable price. Friendly staff. Will visit again very soon.

We were surprised to find a decent Japanese restaurant in Derby, but even more surprised by the quality and authentic nature of the sushi, which was fresh, well made and by a Japanese sushi chef. This was probably the best sushi we had enjoyed in the UK outside London and much better priced than it would have been there. We really enjoyed our dinner and would recommend it to any one who likes Japanese cuisine.

お寿司、エビの天ぷらをいただきました。とても美味しいです。日本のようにくつろげます。

Incredible food from start to finish!

amazing! tastes like a sushi shop in japan. nice japanese staff and amazing food. atmosphere in the restaurant is nice and over all, everything is perfect!

We've eaten at Ebi a few times now and it's always proven to be a great choice. Authentic Japanese cuisine in a really relaxed atmosphere. Top notch sushi made in front of your eyes by a master chef.

The food in this restaurant is absolutely fantastic I would definitely recommend the beef teriyaki and the cheese cake they’re so flavourful!!! 5/5 definitely coming back again

The best sushi I have had in the UK! Well worth the trip and money!

The food is so delicious! Authentic Japanese food, fresh and tasty! Highly recommend this place. We traveled 1h to get there but it was so worthy, will definitely be back.

Stunning sushi and at a good price

Take the opportunity to eat authentic Japanese food made by one of the best Japanese chefs in the UK.It’s unpretentious but the food is too notch.My son is a sushi nut but I enjoyed the salmon and tempura prawns most.Casual place, serious food…

Amazing thick fresh sashimi, sushi and crunch donkatsu. Not cheap though. Great service but 10% service charge. Good covid measures in place

Really great food, lovely small place with some paintings that were available to be bought. The sushi was delicious and the pork was very filling ♡ menu was varied but not too much to handle when it comes to picking what you want.

The food was amazing as was the service. The quality of fish is unbelievable it melts in your mouth, best tuna I've ever eaten.

Great food! Very special place for me and my family, Ebina San is one of the best chefs outside Japan. Highly recommended ❤️

Fresh sushi but not close from what we have in Montréal. Could not provide separate bills.

Bad attitude. Maybe there’s only few Japanese restaurant in Derby. It would be a shame if you think this is the reason to come to your restaurant. I’m Asian and the food is not that really good. Made your own food would be better than this “warm” sushi. REAL sushi should keep hygiene and their manner. They made the wrong order from us. The chef just said “ Ok, so what do you want me to do?” So maybe you should listen carefully about their order and don’t put yourself like a badass. Please bring a good culture to other countries. That’s the thing at least you could do to help your restaurant.

Great place for sushi, all the dishes were displayed nicely and the price was great considering the quality and quantity given

best sushi I have eaten outside of Japan !!! not cheap but worth it ! make sure to book in advance :)

Ebi Sushi is our favourite place to eat in Derbyshire and the best place for Japanese food in the Midlands. The place is lovely and authentic (a little quirky)...no need to dress up. There is a casual environment (Don’t expect much in terms of interior design) but the food is taken very serious! Ask for help with the menu (and how to eat) if you are a novice; staff are very nice. Prices vary depending on what you order but it can rack up quickly. Lots of yummy hot dishes and veggie options if you don’t fancy raw fish.

Very low key, informal restaurant in one of the less desirable parts of Derby City Centre. Make sure you don't dress up to go there!But what a gem of Japanese food.Order what the chef feels is the freshest fish and relax.Fatty Tuna, Salmon, Scallops...all have been the stars on different nights we have visited.