Etsu Japanese Restaurant in Liverpool

Friendly and helpful staff, special thank you to Yuko. Food was delicious. Will be coming again on our next visit to Liverpool

My eldest booked this as I was visiting them in Liverpool and it was near my hotel. Absolutely wonderful. From the welcome, to service and the food, honestly one of the best places I’ve ever eaten. Eldest chose sushi, sea urchins and octopus. I was less adventurous but had the most delicious steak dish with tempura vegetables. A great drinks menu, too, with gins and a dark lager. Honestly, I can’t wait to come back and visit again. Fabulous and frank you.

One of the best meals we have had in a long time. Food was fantastic, service was excellent, would definitely recommend!

Although the rolls tasted good, I think I may be spoiled being from Vancouver Island. I am used to getting double the amount of food for the same price, and the same, or better quality taste.

A big but magnificent restaurant. The fish was top quality. The staff lovely. The vegan desserts where the icing on the cake. Fantastic.

Delicious food and very quick service. We came in on a busy night and were seated right away. A nice sushi restaurant with tasty food and drinks.

Not the first time we’ve visited. Great place, lovely staff and atmosphrrr. Delicious sushi. Portions are just the right amount so you’ll be pleasantly full. I recommend the vegetable donburi and Chef’s special Hamachi. Never disappoints. Will be back!

This was an amazing experience to try some authentic japanese food and it had a very relaxed feeling in the resteraunt and the hospitality was top dollar

Came on a passing off chance but we thought as we’re not sushi lovers this wouldn’t be for us. Tempura veg wasn’t a great starter just a bit boring to be fair. The beef curry was just a runny version of my steak pie filling😳. Staff and surroundings were all good we should’ve known better but we tried it.

Yet again Etsu delivered, friendly and knowledgeable staff, who are very attentive to your needs. The food fantastic and delicious I must thank the chefsfor their great work. This is why I always come back for a treat.

Absolutely delicious food (soft shell crab, Octopus, Tuna and Yellowtail. Excellent service. Definitely recommend a visit.

Chose the chef's choice mixed sushi plate first and we were delighted! Unlike the chain sushi place nearby, it wasn't only tuna and salmon but also seabream, surf clam, octopus, mackerel, yellowfin tuna and more. All very fresh - perfect. The sushi was presented as an art form. Second course: my companion chose a softshell crab dragon roll which was coated in flying fish roe. Beautifully presented and delicious. I had a simple five pieces of mackerel sashimi presented on a bed of seaweed. The mackerel had some extra prep. I think it was very mildly pickled which was lovely. All around excellent experience. We will return more frequently.

Food and service was amazing. Best Japanese food we have tasted, the soft shell crab, aubergine and katsu curry was delicious.. we will definitely be returning.

Both me and my husband are new comers to this Restaurant, we have only been here twice but we will certainly return again. The Service is excellent as you would expect from the Japanese, we had small plates between us like the tempura prawns, the chicken skewers, the etsu roll, rice, dumplings and many more (to much to be honest) I tried the Japanese Gin and my husband the Rum it was very nice but if you go large it can work out expensive £11 each with out the mixer so next time I we will stay to singles!

Very good service and high quality of food. Excellent octopus. Do not forget to order it. Authentic Japanese experience

We loved eating the delicious food offered - including younger members of the family who were well pleased too. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere warm and relaxed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this as the best Japanese food experience offered in Liverpool.

This Japanese restaurant is a must-visit! The sushi is incredibly fresh and mouthwatering. The service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is serene. I can't wait to go back!

This is my favourite restaurant in Liverpool and one of my favourite restaurants ever. I have been twice now and the service I experienced is only rivalled by Michelin Star restaurants I have visited. The staff are so friendly, helpful and considerate. And the food is absolutely exquisite. I will keep coming back as long as they are open!

Excellent. 10/10. Lovely staff, excellent service and fantastic food Visited twice in the month once with friends once with family and couldn’t fault the experience. Mixed sushi, tuna, seared steak and fantastic desserts. New favourite restaurant in Liverpool - thank you

We needed a break from the wonderful dinners both in Ireland and Liverpool. Etsu was recommended as a place that would provide a respite from wonderful European dinners and some palette cleansing . And we were not disappointed from the delicate taste of sashimi, sushi, and beef. The scallops entree was stellar that had been delicately grilled to bring its sweetness. Another good find in Liverpool.

Lovely restaurant, good food. Good service. But massively overpriced for what you get. I had the Unagi. Eel with rice. Small portion, that left me still hungry. £20 for a bottle of wine that's £5 in Tesco. The bill had extra items we had not ordered added to it, and a service charge I had them remove. I always tip but not for this. Bill for 2 was over £100. I go to Japan twice a year. This same bill in Japan would have been less than £40. If you never had proper Japanese food, then try here as rlthe food is good, but be prepared to be paying a high price, and sma portions for the price.

The sushi was very fresh and tasteful. The staf had good suggestions and they were very friendly. Worth a visit!

When my wife and I drove back from Scotland and I wanted to show her Liverpool I thought of this place and booked a table We went this evening and to our delight it was packed all evening, so glad we booked! The food was...

Took my wife here for a dinner and cannot complain , food was brilliant as a Japanese food fan it was a good range of different food , and the sake was such an experience, staff were so lovely would love to come back for...

Visited here to celebrate my nieces 21st we had a lovely meal. The food was so flavoursome and presentation impressive too. The lady who took care of us was very friendly so polite and explained each course to us I could not fault the service...

Best meal in the city. Top notch food, great service, great vibe. Will definitely be going again. It can be quite pricey though, depending on what you go for. Worth every penny.

Had a fab family meal here on the weekend. The food was amazing and the waitress was hilarious. I have to say I was a little disappointed with the portion sizes. Of course sushi isn’t cheap and you’re only paying for a few pieces per...

I went for a friends birthday celebrations. Food was great and the service was also great everything tasted amazing would highly recommend

We came here for our daughters 19th birthday. Food was out of this world, and I would definitely recommend it. To the service to the food is a place you need to visit in Liverpool

Best meal I have had in a while. If going as couple try and get a seat by the window Seared Tuna loin (Maguro Yaki Niku) was excellent as were the small sharing plates. Bottle of the sparking sweet sake went well with the meal...

Been a couple of year’s since our last visit, but won’t leave it so long again. The food was excellent , everything was so tasty. We tried the octopus which we wouldn’t have normally ordered but was recommended by a friend and it was delicious.

We recently visited this restaurant to celebrate two friends getting married. We hadn't actually been since before Covid and so were hoping it was as good as we remembered - it was better. The restaurant was expanded a couple of years ago and it had...

Fabulous meal. Amazing service! We came here for our daughters 19th birthday, myself my husband, our daughter and our son who is 17. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Will definitely return.

We had a great meal here and would highly recommend this restaurant. We shared a crab and sushi starter and had the sirloin steak and cod chef special for mains. The food was delicious and flavours refined. Service was attentive and friendly.

Always like to visit Etsu when in Liverpool as it never disappoints. The food is stunning and the service is so lovely I always leave feeling totally relaxed and happy.

We finally got round to visiting Etsu in the build-up to Christmas having wanted to try it for so long and after hearing so many positive reviews from previous diners. Sadly our experience wasn't a special one and we were left feeling underwhelmed. The disappointment...

I have been coming here for years on and off introducing new people. Came last year with my niece for her first time and she raved about it. The food was fabulous. She said it was the best steak she had ever had. Brought a...

Best sushi I have tasted, so fresh , i ordered the soft shell crab and my husband the chicken bento box. Staff are lovely & polite and the decor of the restaurant is very modern and clean , will return for the evening menu

We waited 30 mins for our main of chicken Katsu. I looked at the plate and was horrified. The sauce tasted like chip shop curry. We really did not enjoy it.We told the girl at the till and it was taken of our bill. So very disappointed as this was my first time in Japanese restaurant

Etsu always delivers the perfect night. Relaxed dining, friendly service and beautiful food - looks and taste wise. Such good value for both the quality of the food and drink. Thank you for another wonderful evening.

Honestly phenomenal - a consistently brilliant standard from a multi award-winning restaurant. Every dish is prepared and served with exquisite care and the flavours are just to die for. There's something for every palate and price range, but we always save up a bit of money before we come because we just want EVERYTHING. :) Precisely the same standard of food, drink, presentation and hospitality as you would get in Japan, too, which obviously is a tall order! Huge credit to the hardworking staff for making every experience memorable. ありがとうございます!

We came for my friends 30th birthday which was meant to be a special night with her close friends and family, when we got our starter of a selection of different things to share, I was very disappointed and shocked to see that the chicken was raw once I had bit into it and swallowed the chicken, mortified to say the least.This completely put us off our main course so we cancelled the mains and left the restaurant ruining our night as everywhere was fully booked so unable to get a table to eat anywhere. Very upsetting.

I’ve been to Estu many times over the last few years and their food has really gone down hill. The Seabass and salmon mains leave a lot to be desired. Just two different types of fish drenched in store bought sauce. You can tell the sushi isn’t made by oriental chefs. The mochi ice cream was like it had been in the freezer for 500 years. No oriental touch whatsoever. Just overall disappointing.

I've been missing proper sushi, so when I spotted Etsu on TripAdvisor, I booked a table. The roadworks around Liverpool and my outdated satnav meant we arrived half an hour late, but that was not a problem. The restaurant was as full as it was permitted to be under covid19 restrictions and everything was carefully managed. I ate my fill of traditional sushi, the fish of excellent quality and freshly prepared. My wife enjoyed a Tonkatsu curry. We will certainly be back.

Stunning food. Beautifully flavoured. Perfectly cooked. Possibly one of the best meals out we have had for a long time. We are already planning to come back

We visited Etsu on the first night of our staycation. It was a great decision! We LOVE Japanese food and sushi but it is so hard to find a good restaurant. Then we found Etsu! Absolutely fantastic sushi, the fish tasted like....fish...not like some tastless mush which we've experienced elsewhere before! We also had the Tonkatsu and Gyoza - amazing! The restaurant is spotlessly clean, COVID-19 measures in place and the staff are lovely! Etsu is definitely worth the visit!

Fantastic Japanese cousin prepared to perfection. Great presentation of the dishes, fantastic authentic ambiance and great staff. Had a fantastic dinning experience and this restaurant is highly recommended.

We really found this by accident as it is near the hotel where we were staying. The reviews were good so, as big fans of Japanese food, we gave it a go. Nice room, good service, really good food and reasonable prices. If we lived in Liverpool, we'd go back!

The food here was amazing, great customer service, lovely atmosphere, just all round one of my favourite restaurants I’ve been to in Liverpool so far. Definitely want to go back here as soon as possible, tiny bit more expensive than the kind of places I usually go to as a student but definitely worth it especially for a special occasion.

I dropped by on the off chance and was lucky enough to get a table outside . Being on your own on business can be a tad boring but boy did the food make up for it . Super fresh and beautifuly presented. Thanks

Nice food but ridiculously expensive for what it is - really disappointed. Music too loud. No lighting to see

Etsu is the best original Japanese restaurant in northwest England hands down.. real authentic Japanese cuisine,, sushi is fantastic..its not a tepanyaki, its an old school Japanese kitchen.. the service is amazing also.. highly recommended

Hemos estado aquí varias veces y la comida normalmente es muy buena, pero en esta visita el menú se acortó, lo cual no puedo evitarlo, pero venimos aquí por la carne teriyaki y nos informaron que el solomillo era el mismo era bastante masticable. Mucho tiempo de espera para los postres que quedaron antes de que nos hubieran preguntado qué queríamos.

Amazing find for an excellent price; Staff was friendly and accomodating; We ordered sushi, sashimi, chicken karaage and ebi tempura which was all worth it. *needed to book through phone due to this pandemic

Gorgeous meal on Saturday for husbands birthday with friends who had never been before. Great service. Looking forward to going back. Every dish was delicious.

Mi novio y yo visitamos por mi cumpleaños, había querido visitar por un tiempo y sinceramente desearía haberlo hecho antes. La comida era simplemente increíble l, pedimos a Yakitori y Karaage para comenzar, el karaage era tan jugoso que era increíble. Luego tuvimos una selección de nigiri, maki y bollos que eran tan buenos que tuve que pedir una segunda ración de maki de mayonesa de atún, estaba tan bueno. No pudimos decidir qué postre comer, todos sonaban muy bien, así que teníamos 3 que eran muy buenos. El personal era encantador, especialmente nuestra camarera, no entendimos su nombre pero ella fue muy educada, nunca muy lejos si necesitábamos algo y realmente feliz y sonriente. El ambiente era genial y, sinceramente, ya no podría recomendar este lugar. Uno de los mejores en Liverpool y el mejor sushi que he probado, ¡mejor que cualquiera que haya probado en Japón!

Fui con un grupo de parejas, no tuvimos la mejor recepción, tuvimos que encontrar nuestro propio camino a la mesa. Esperé unos 20 minutos para tomar una bebida (sin alcohol) La comida estaba bien (comí curry, que era estándar. Creo que el susshi es bueno)Hubo una confusión con nuestro pedido al que el camarero no fue muy cortés, lo que significaba que ciertas personas de nuestro grupo se conformaban con comida que no habíamos pedido. El camarero se acercó a nosotros cerca del final de nuestra comida para decirnos que no hablemos tanto. Éramos un grupo de parejas charlando y pasándolo bien, ¿no en lo más mínimo ruidoso o ruidoso? ¿Nunca he estado en un restaurante y me han dicho que guarde silencio? Era un sábado por la noche, bastante normal para disfrutar de la compañía de los demás en la mesa. No volvería ya que me sentí bastante ofendido por un miembro particular del personal.Primera y última vez, lamentablemente.

Lovely atmosphere. 100% I would come back here. The food was great and the staff are very attentive. Good value for money

Etsu has always been my go to place for the best pint of Asahi in Liverpool. So pleased to see them open again this evening and busy already. The Asahi was as good always, thank you!

No need many words to say about that marvelous Typical Japanese Restaurant. Best Sushi...Sashimi...Nigiri...Uramaki and other on the menu! Service very efficient and friendly! Is a place to be all the time! Value for money.

Sushi was great. Definitely recommend coming here for the sushi. The chicken katsu was a dry without any curry with it. Love the presentation of the food.

I love Japanese food.... this place was an incredible find. Feels like home cooked food. Sensational! Everything was super fresh and of extremely high quality. Staff very friendly. Can't flaw this place at all.Will be coming back here for more in the near future.Keep up the good work!

I came with my partner for a night off cooking. Their seared tuna is perfection, you can tell a lot of love goes into every dish. A must try for any sushi lover in Liverpool.

Don't miss out on this place, it's immense. Starters, mains, deserts, drinks and staff are all top notch. Salivating flavours, beautiful presentation and lovely environment. This little place is what all restaurant's should be aspiring to.

Run by a Japanese couple, the cuisine served is genuine Northern Japanese. Ingredients are fresh and service quite prompt, although the popularity and large seating area does stretch the staff a bit. Not a place to have a quick one.While the sashimi is fresh, they are not premium cuts as one would expect in a specialist restaurant but they will satisfy anyone who likes Japanese.

Very good experience all night. The food was superb , as was the service. We tried the sushi, starters and main courses, all exceptional. The waiters are attentive without being in your face, to finish off the asahi draught is fantastic.

Cute aesthetics and lovely atmosphere. Staff was friendly and food arrived without waiting too much. Overall quality of the food is great, though prices to portion ratio might be a little less than you think. This is for certain dishes as mine was pretty big!

Absolutely amazing night out in Liverpool. Food was incredible and the service amazing. Staff were vey friendly and very knowledgeable. Loved the atmosphere and ambience.

Friendly waiter and staff. Great sushi and fantastic appetiser. I recommend the KARA-AGE appetiser which is a must try. Very affordable Prices and a good experience.

Haven't had chance to visit for sometime, and it was as good as we remembered. The Japanese Gins are very nice addition as is the craft beer. Food was elegantly presented and delicious, the eel was a highlight. Never pretentiuos, excellent family style ambiance and good value. We wont leave it so long to return again, a great evening

Had a lovely meal here, with a warm welcome and impeccable service. Tempura was delicious as was the fish and starters.

I have visited quite a few times now and am never disappointed. The food is always served quickly, and I have never had a bad meal. The restaurant continues to thrive since its expansion and has added lots of excellent new drinks, such as sparkling sake.

restaurant plutôt classe, un choix de spécialités japonaises important et intéressant. j'ai aimé la qualité des produits, j'ai aimé le calme, j'ai aimé l'amabilité du personnel .... excellente soirée !

We had dinner here and were well impressed with the quality of food and the friendliness of the staff. A real gem - well worth it

Food is fantastic, authentic and tasty. Staff are polite. Prices are fair. This restaurant used to small before it's expansion last year. It's got a lovely traditional feel to it and is decorated with Japanese ornaments, decorations. One of the best Japanese in Liverpool.

Visited Etsu a few times over the summer and each time it did not disappoint. The food is always fresh and delicious. The staff are friendly and the price is reasonable. Sitting outside in the summer is lovely. One part I particular liked was the large selection of Japanese Gin available.

They have a new larger layout which is great but the restaurant has not lost its ambience. We had a selection of different dishes, see photos, all of the food was delish. Service friendly, smiley and attentive. Bit of a wait for the sushi to be served but it was worth the wait. Fab.

Etsu is a favourite of mine, I have visited her multiple times and it never fails to disappoint. Came here last week for their lunch time menu. Perfect as always and staff so friendly!

Great experience... Fantastic sushi, excellent presentation...Great team looking after us... Highly recommended... Would travel again to visit.... Recent extension.... No need to wait as long.... In my opinion is all +++

Came here for lunch with several friends and thought the food was amazing. We took advantage of the Christmas menu which offers two course for around £12.95. The vegetable fried dumplings and pork fillet were excellent. The choice of beers and spirits were great and I look forward to going back to sample more of the menu.

We booked here at the last minute for a family meal. The food and service was excellent. We had three starters between us, mixed tempura vegetarian dumplings and the chicken skewers. Excellent starters and while they were a little small portion wise the taste was excellent.

Good restaurant for sushi. Very fresh and good service. Would definitely go again. Was there at friday evening.

Me and a friend went to Etsu on 07/11/2019. This is a place I usually come back to atleast once a year.. and this year was extraordinary!! The entirety has been renovated to provide a more spacious inside with more seats, comfy seats and a variety of places on where you can sit i.e. near a window, near the sushi chefs at the counter etc.

Food here is always exceptional! Also, the food comes out quickly; which is not common with food of this calibre. Great stuff Etsu! The team are welcoming and friendly. Visited three times in the last few months so happy to easily recommend this place.

My partner, toddler, baby and I stayed at the Stay City, waterfront and needed to find somewhere to eat...we initially decided going to Albert dock but I spotted Etsu’s sign as we were walking past (it’s right opposite Stay City apartments!!) and decided to go there after a tiring day.

I must admit after reading this reviews I expected a bit more. Unfortunately our food was only average. I am a big lover of raw fish and as I said before it was only okey

A very friendly and exceptional Japanese restaurant. We had never eaten Japanese before but our son loves sushi.

We shared the Sushi Mix set some Nigrini Set. Both really tasty. Tried the ginger thing for the first time which was a game changer.

Genuinely a really good restaurant - very good sushi and sashimi and friendly staff. Very understated and shouldn’t be underrated

Elegimos este restaurante debido a la amplia selección de opciones veganas, no porque cuatro de nosotros somos veganos, sino que se ocupó de todos.

No he comido mucho en japonés, aunque hemos estado en Japón.

This restaurant offers really good selection of Japanese food. It is not particularly cheap but the food is good and the service is perfect. Recommended if you like Japanese food.

My partner and I have been coming here for months and every visit has been perfect. We've tried multiple things across the menu, from all of the sushi to ramen and katsu, and its always been the best we've had. The staff have been attentive, lovely and polite every visit and we love seeing them. Cant recommend enough.

We arrived half an hour late as a group of 9 because I had noted the wrong time by accident. The staff were so accommodating about it and it was a complete non issue. For such a big group booking I was highly impressed. Our server never stopped smiling and was always there when we needed her.

Lovely food, the staff are very friendly & it's always immaculate inside. Tried my first proper sushi here and it is just amazing, the sake dish with sticky rice and terriyaki sauce is my favourite and the side salad that comes with it is amazing. Perfect for a lightbite with some drinks or full starter and main there's loads to choose from - New favourite place Thanku Etsu !

Blank staff undercooked starter never again Main meals where low quality and had no taste not Japanese in anyway at all avoid at all costs

Visitamos por recomendación. El personal no era demasiado amigable con miradas muertas e interacción directa y directa. La comida estaba bien pero nada especial. La ensalada de acompañamiento era poco original y desequilibrada, los platos principales de agemono y donburi eran muy salados y el tofu y tempura al estilo agedashi estaban empapados y la masa flácida se caía. Los encurtidos estaban deliciosos. El menú de bebidas es fantástico. En resumen, no puedo recomendar este lugar. Tal vez los atrapamos en una noche libre o son más conocidos por el sushi, pero no me impresionó.

What a fantastic restaurant. Great location. Immaculate inside. Food was delicious Staff very accommodating Would definitely return

Went here for a birthday meal for my brother. There is nothing I can fault about Estu from the moment you walk in the door everything is class. The food is superb and the staff will help you with any questions you have about the menu. I had sushi for the first time with help from the waitress. I can also recommend the Japanese ice cream with green tea cake. I have also visited at lunchtime and had the Bento box again great food. This is not my first visit to Estu and won't be my last.

Quite simply one of the best Japanese restaurants I have visit outside of Japan. Authentic quality food.