Ebiko

Sushi restaurant · Piedmont Avenue

Ebiko

Sushi restaurant · Piedmont Avenue

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4150 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

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Ebiko delivers top-tier, affordable, grab-and-go sushi with fresh nigiri, bowls, and classic rolls plus a fun selection of Japanese snacks.  

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4150 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 Get directions

ebikosushi.com
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4150 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 Get directions

+1 510 903 6506
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13 Incredibly Fresh Sushi Restaurants in the East Bay

"Ebiko’s roots come from family-owned Berkeley restaurant Kyoto Sushi, where Ebiko owner David Liu’s mother, Mei, has run the shop for the past 25 years. Now, Liu has a sushi shop of his own, running Ebiko as a daytime spot perfect for lunchtime or afternoon picnics. The kaisen don features a chef’s choice of sashimi, along with ikura and crab, and a daily special of seven pieces of nigiri with the day’s best fish options available." - Dianne de Guzman, Luke Tsai

https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-sushi-restaurants-east-bay-oakland-berkeley
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Ebiko: This New Oakland Restaurant Serves Stunning (and Affordable) Sushi To-Go - Eater SF

"David Liu’s face lights up when he talks about the differences between masago smelt roe and ikura, the marigold-hued salmon eggs that are considered a delicacy. He pours this passion for pristine fish and artful, modern presentations into Ebiko, the takeout-only sushi spot he opened in September on Piedmont Avenue, in the former Gaylord’s Coffee space. After just a few weeks, Ebiko has already gained a following for its super-fresh, ever-changing selection of nigiri sushi, rolls, and bowls — all offered at modest prices. The cold case features little cups of uni, or sea urchin, with Japanese cucumber, black masago, and orange salmon roe atop sushi rice; eel nigiri and pale pink seared salmon aburi nigiri topped with a sprinkle of black roe. The artfully composed kaisen don rice box topped with crab meat, sashimi slices, and ikura is always graced with an edible viola blossom. The omakase nigiri is a seven-piece selection that varies through the week according to what’s fresh. Rolls include eel, spicy tuna, vegetarian futomaki, and salmon avocado, all tightly wrapped. Each day brings a new special like a spicy salmon roll, a bowl with chutoro or deluxe kaisen don. Ebiko also stocks a range of snacks like wasabi peas, Pocky, savory and sweet Pretz, Mhapi Sriracha-flavored peas, Calbee shrimp chips, and white truffle potato chips. Liu offers an eclectic selection of Japanese drinks including trendy Hojicha iced tea, iced coffee, soft drinks from Kimino and Ramune, plus Izumu MTN WTR, alkaline water from Mt. Fuji." - Maria C. Hunt

https://sf.eater.com/2022/10/19/23412801/ebiko-sushi-new-restaurant-oakland-best-to-go
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Helene

Google
The sushi here is really fresh. I especially love the Shiraishi bowl, which has a Medley of salmon, tuna, small and large fish roe. They also put egg and crab in there too! So good! Other notables include unagi rolls, 6 piece omakase and salmon rolls. Also, if they are out of your item you want, just let them know and perhaps they can make it for you in the back.

Paloma Herrera

Google
So good! I had 3 different boxes of sushi, it was all so fresh, the fish was buttery and delicious. It’s very good quality, great price. Not going anywhere else again.

Abdelrahman

Google
Unbelievable. I'm from out of town and thus sushi is one of the best. First off it is take out only. I've never seen such quality like this for takeout. It's so fresh and the fish tastes so clean. Truly a gem

A.S.D.

Google
My favorite sushi to pick up! 😍 so fresh and delicious every time. Also love that I can try a fun new treat from their snack options. Selfishly would love if they were open 24/7 😋🍣💕

Christine Uyemura

Google
I wanted a quick light snack so I stopped in here because I never don't want sushi. I was completely shocked by the quality of sushi at the price point. Really delicious omakase set and aburi salmon. I ate my sushi at the tea place next door and it was perfect. They had a lot of options including sides (miso soup, seaweed salad, etc.) and Japanese snacks. I will definitely be back soon to buy much more sushi!

Anne

Google
A really great find! Lots of options for food quality sushi. We got the chirashi bowl, salmon aburi and unagi nigiri, and they all tasted fresh. They also have a small market with some japanese drinks and snacks. Saved to my map for when we are back in the area!

C Squared

Google
My absolute favorite affordable and delicious sushi spot. The one piece of scallop you get in the sushi assortment tray is so good my eyes will roll back in my head. Perfect for taking to a picnic in the cemetery. Seriously. I love this spot. I wish it were open on Sundays.

Linh

Google
It’s hard to find a quick healthy lunch and quality sushi without having to wait! The portion size is perfect and it’s always fresh. I love their mini omakase sets and their seared salmon. It’s also great that they have a bunch of snacks on the side as well if I’m feeling peckish. Have come back several times and it’s been delicious each visit.
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Yvonne F.

Yelp
Given that this is considered "grocery store sushi" it's anything but. The fish is fresh, freshly prepped, and delicious. I got the seared salmon nigiri and the salmon was extremely rich and buttery. The hamachi roll was yummy, and the spicy salmon roll was a crowd favorite between my partner and I. As for variety, it looks like they specialize in nigiri's and simple/classic rolls & they do it well. The store is simple and small, along with their sushi, they also have a selection of Japanese snacks. They offer wasabi, ginger, soy sauce, and chopsticks at the counter. While there's no seats inside, there is a bench outside that seems to be shared properly. But if you walk just up the street, there's plenty of benches available!
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Eric J.

Yelp
I've always avoided pre-packaged sushi. I prefer watching the sushi chef skillfully prepare the food. I consider that part of the experience. But Ebiko got such good reviews I thought I'd give it a try. The good reviews are justified. I've had sushi in Japan. I even ate fugu sashimi in Osaka. It's pufferfish that can only be prepared by a sushi chef who's trained for several years. That's because the fish contains a lethal poison, concentrated in the liver, that must be avoided. While the sushi at Ebiko isn't as exciting as fugu, it's very fresh and delicious and won't kill you. They offer a nice variety to choose from and it's ideal for a quick sushi fix. Highly recommended.
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Wan-Yu L.

Yelp
I've walked by this place on Piedmont Ave a few times and decided to come in one day for takeout for lunch. Honestly, I wanted to get one of everything when I saw the selection, but I ended up with the omakase nigiri set, salmon aburi nigiri, and the mini uni don. Everything was so delicious and fresh, and the quality of the fish is phenomenal. The best part: all three items only cost me under $40! The store is clean and bright. There are also a variety of Asian snacks available for purchase. I totally plan on returning and trying out the other options. If I lived near Ebiko, I would be here every day!
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Anita W.

Yelp
Ebiko is a takeout-only sushi gem in Oakland with surprisingly high-quality fish for such a casual spot. I've tried just about everything on the menu like the rolls, nigiri, and bowls and have loved it all. The standout for me is their omakase nigiri set, which rarely changes and always includes a melt-in-your-mouth piece of fatty tuna. The quality you get here for the price is hard to beat. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, and my only wish is that they'd offer sashimi someday.
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Abby W.

Yelp
Needed a quick bite to eat that didn't require sitting down in a restaurant on account of wrangling our twin babies. So glad we found this hole in the wall so we could picnic in our trunk while waiting for our doctor's appointment. Rating Breakdown: 2/2 Stars for Taste -- Don't be fooled by the simple decor of this grocery store. The quality of the sushi here is top notch! I was surprised by the cuts of fish that came with the omakase. There were quality cuts like salmon belly, fatty tuna, ikura, and scallops. We also tried the salmon aburi and the sear with the slight char was SO good. The ratio of rice to fish is perfect. They serve the wasabi on the side, which is fine by me! 1/1 Stars for Value -- I could not believe the prices here. The omakase was $16.99 for 7 pieces of nigiri. The salmon aburi was $11.50 for 5 pieces. Also, this is such an Asian thing, but they gave us some quality chopsticks with the meal...I may still be using them. 1/1 Stars for Customer Service -- You help yourself to the selection in the fridge and check out at the front desk. There was virtually no line when we went. You can get your own packets of wasabi and soy sauce at the front. Bonus star because I would definitely be back if I'm craving sashimi. You can't find quality at this price point anywhere else.
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Jessica L.

Yelp
This place is a GEM. Their omakase nigiri set is amazing. Every piece tasted good, which surprised me because I typically only like salmon and otoro. The salmon belly and otoro nigiri is one of the best I've had. I seriously eat this with my eyes closed as I want to savor every single second it's in my mouth. At an affordable price of $17, Ebiko's omakase set is my go-to when I'm craving sushi.
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Charlie A.

Yelp
Finally stopped in with some coworkers for lunch after hearing about this place. Walked right in with no line around 12:15pm. All the sushi selections we were available and they keep em coming. Quality of the fish was on point, everything tasted very fresh and high end restaurant like. This is a great spot for high quality sushi without the wait! Even the to-go chopsticks were quality, we all saved them lol
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Alejandra C.

Yelp
Affordable, quick and fresh sushi. Passed by here and was intrigued by the crowd. They have a fridge full of different sushi and a bunch of Asian snacks. I went with a spicy salmon sushi ($9) and a pickled veggie plate ($3) all for under $14. It was extremely fresh and I thoroughly enjoyed the pickled veggies with it. I will definitely be back.
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Harry W.

Yelp
One look at the nigiri offerings inside this place, and you'll find that Ebiko is not your usual grab n go sushi.. This is sushi of the highest caliber in the genre of sushi to go that I've ever witnessed here in the States. Extremely fresh high quality fish freshly prepared, with rice that is still supple and not stone cold totally UNlike what you would find in common cold-case sushi. It was difficult to choose between the omakase nigiri or the Salmon Aburi, but for this first visit I went with the omakase nigiri. Which included tuna (both fatty and norma), ikura, salmon and scallop. Absolutely tender delicious melt-in-your mouth good. We also tried the Unagi, but the pieces were a bit on the thinner side and not quite as impressive. Bonus points that it wasn't drowned in sauce either. Casual Japanese mini-mart style vibe, but just sushi, a wall with Japanese snacks and the checkout counter. Tasteful touches all around. Friendly service, nice chopsticks too! =). Lovely little walking district with plenty of shops and other little restaurants here on Piedmont Avenue. Parking can be a bit challenging, but it's easy compared to finding parking in SF!We will definitely return to try their Salmon Aburi! Can't wait!
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Frances C.

Yelp
Food - fresh Ambiance - quick, grab and go Service - ok It becomes my Go2quick lunch Place is simple with prepped sushi freshly made for the lunch crowd As you see o went a bit overboard. Getting more than one serving All items were so fresh The unagi was ok, but the charred salmon was our favorite. So yummy An ideal place for a quick bite
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Rose S.

Yelp
Can't complain about convenient, cheap and delicious! Waking down piedmont, I couldn't help but notice so many people near by with sushi at other shops. All of a sudden i saw Ebiko with a small line inside, and took a double take realizing this was the spot everyone was getting their sushi from! Then I remembered that I had bookmarked this exact spot thanks to social media. After my lunch date, I made it a point to go back and bring some sushi home with me. Process was simple and fast. Grabbed a negitoro, salmon aburi and omakase nigiri box all for only $36! In and out within 5 minutes! Once I got to the car I couldn't help but try and it was so flavorful with great fresh texture. Even my leftovers that I had put in the fridge for a while still tasted amazing later! This is a steal! Everytime I'm in the area, this is a must grab for me.
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Alex Z.

Yelp
A clean little Japanese grocery shop that has an assortment of local snacks as well as fresh made sushi. With a wide selection of nigiri, rolls, and chirashi bowls, it's a nice place to grab a quick bite during the day. There's usually a line given the small storefront, however it moves quickly as people generally grab-and-go. The quality of the sushi is good, however, the portion size is on the smaller side for the prices they charge. If you do go there for lunch, just be prepared for the fact you may get hungry again in a couple hours. That being said, definitely still worth a try.
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Emily L.

Yelp
Amazing grab and go sushi for a steal! I always stop by when I'm in the area. I've tried their omakase set before and I liked it. This time around I grabbed the salmon aburi and I found my new go-to. It was so so good and buttery. I also got the tuna avo, which was pretty standard. Would definitely get their nigiris here over the rolls!
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Jennifer L.

Yelp
While in Oakland, I stumbled upon this place and felt like I hit the jackpot. | v i b e | The vibe is like a Japanese konbini, except it's just snacks and to-go sushi. Very straightforward. The cashier was friendly and offered me great recommendations when I asked her. | f o o d | Considering that it is ready-made sushi in the States, I was mindblown at how fresh and reasonably priced everything was! There's a great selection of nigiri, bowls, and rolls that you can choose from. It took some time to decide because I wanted all of them!! I decided on the spicy salmon roll and tuna omakase set (both recommended to me by the cashier). Both the tuna and salmon were soooo fresh! It felt like I was transported back to eating sushi in Japan. | t l ; d r | I'm surprised this place doesn't have more hype. I found out after that they have a location in SF, too! Fantastic take-out, ready-made sushi that's reasonably priced.
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Danielle P.

Yelp
Their sushi was so delicious that I forgot to take a picture. Literally grabbed that beautiful melt in your mouth salmon avocado roll off their fridge shelf and ate it in my car. For only $8.50 too (including tax) was insane. I double checked the price on the screen too because I was in shock. I'd come back for their sushi again to relive this experience and try their assorted nigiri @ $16.50... If this was place was closer to me, I'd go everyday. I love the convenience style of the store (just a shelf of Japanese snacks and sushi of the day) and how open / airy it is! Their wooden chopsticks felt like you were dining at a nice restaurant too. #boujeeonabudget
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Edel G.

Yelp
First time to check it out. Grab and go. Fish is fresh and delicious. Quick service / you grab what you want and pay.
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Charro T.

Yelp
It's decent for the grab and go concept. Don't expect any high quality sushi that you would get at a sit down restaurant, although they probably are better than most. All the fish were very bland but the texture was good. Sad they didn't have kizami. Would I come back? I live in Sacramento so no. If I lived in the area? Probably not, I would order pick up else where. But it's definitely something to try. Gave it an extra star because of the concept.
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Winnie V.

Yelp
Apparently 2024 was the year of sushi for me - I don't even want to think about how much money I spent on sushi throughout the year, but ebiko offers good nigiri at a decent price! I've been back a couple of times and it's usually pretty good! Some days it tastes fresher than others, but it's always a step above normal supermarket sushi and they give pretty thick cuts. I think the first time I went, I was a bit disappointed because it was as amazing as it looks, but now that I know what to expect, it always hits the spot. Plus I'm a sucker for anything seared salmon, and they always have aburi salmon (seared salmon nigiri) here. The flavor of that one is always on point! The only downside is that parking in this area of piedmont is pretty trash, but I'll deal with it to get decently priced nigiri.
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Suzy N.

Yelp
I visited on a Tuesday afternoon around 1PM and found parking to be super difficult. Eventually found a meter spot after circling for 20 ish minutes. Funny enough, two cop cars were near, reporting a broken in car. I walked in and the place seemed neat and clean. It's a simple space, a openshelf refrigerator with sushi, a closed fridge with drink and a few shelves with Japanese snacks. There were about two other people purchasing food while I was there. The selection of sushi was limited and had mostly basics, tuna and salmon, one of them had a variety but was a bit more pricier. I grabbed: [Salmon avocado roll $8.50] 3/5 The sushi roll was quite bland. Most of the time, you can taste the rice vinegar, this one tasted very plain. [Spicy salmon roll $8.95 I think] 4/5 This was a bit more flavorful since it was spicy salmon Overall, the price is great for sushi, but I found the rolls lacking in flavor. Which a simple roll should have some distinct flavors. After a dunk in soy sauce and Wasabi it was better. In addition, the cashier seemed displeased that I didn't tip more than 15%, when it's mostly self service. I grab my own food, put my own food in my own bag, and grab my own utensils and soy sauce. Not sure what I'm tipping for when it's a grab and go shop. Probably wouldn't come again, the parking was just too difficult. The sushi was sub par. Cute shop though!
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Kathleen W.

Yelp
When we're in the area, this place is a must for the greal deal on high quality cuts of fish they have. I got the classic omakase and my SO got the salmon. Mmm every bite was delectable and fresh. It always makes me want to buy another 5 trays!
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Alice Y.

Yelp
Such a cute market with a few different nigiri choices and a large assortment of Asian snacks. I bought the assorted nigiri that included tuna, salmon, ikura, and scallop. The fish was so fresh and delicious - it melted in my mouth and was probably the best I've ever bought from a market (vs. eating at a restaurant). Only giving 4 stars because it's a bit high of a price point at $17-18 for 7 pieces, but if the craving is strong, I'd definitely be back.
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Cynthia P.

Yelp
It was my first time coming here! Everything was delicious for its price. My favorite was the teriyaki unagi. Those were soooo good! I didn't favor the omakase nigiri as much, but it was decent for its price! I would recommend for people to try this place!

J M.

Yelp
Small walk in with pretty good sushi and such store. Decent prices. They sell out fast but replenish as needed.
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Mei L.

Yelp
Is it far from my place, YEP. Is parking a pain in the area, YEP. But would I go back again, HELL YAH. I have been waiting to go or doordash it (which is very popular), and it was so worth making a pit stop when I was kinda around the area. Super cute and new stuff comes out as it runs out often. There is a little bench outside to eat and in the 15 mins I enjoyed my food, it was BUSY. Simple, nigari packs, fridge of drinks, wall of snacks, what more can I ask for?
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Annie T.

Yelp
I'm always on the search for good sushi spots around the area since I usually drive to San Mateo or San Jose. This was a lot closer for me. As I entered into Ebiko, it was a small corner cafe that had already made variety of fresh sushi sets & rice bowls and other Japanese snacks and drinks. I got their omakase set that has a delicious variety of tuna, a seared salmon nigiri set, and the chutoro Don! Overall, the food is amazing! It's fresh, creamy and almost melt in your mouth fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed and I can't wait to return for more!
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Steve D.

Yelp
Nigiri is really good, you can taste the freshness and fish quality I really love the spicy salmon, the sauce plays such an important role Hamachi is good but slightly lacking, there's was not flavor to it Overall, this is a quick grab and it really delivered Highly recommend
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May Z.

Yelp
Best / freshest to go sushi you can get. The prices are insane, they compare to Safeway sushi prices but for high quality. It's made fresh all throughout the day. Absolutely a must if you need a quick tasty bite.
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Elaysha J.

Yelp
Aaah I'm so happy Ebiko is within walking-distance of my office. Decadent, indulgent, always extremely-fresh sushi delights available in an attractive, open refrigerated-display. If you enjoy great quality sushi this is the place for you. The best part is that everything is prepared so you get all the quality of a nice restaurant without the wait - perfect for weekday work lunch.
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Jordan Aaron C.

Yelp
Japan TO-GO 5/5 This place reminds me of those little mini-marts in Japan. Filled with a bunch of snacks with characters and pictures but I can't read what it actually is made of. I have to judge if something is good because of the packing and pictures. They also have a wide selection of fresh sushi items packed and ready to-go, and a refrigerator of asian and Hawaii drinks. The prices here seem fair, and after having your meal it feels totally worth it. I got an Ume drink, a mushroom shaped chocolate snack and the uni with ikura bowl. It hit the spot and was so fresh and tasty. The Uni with Ikura tasted just like the ones I had back home in Hawaii. Any time I'm in this area, I have to stop by.
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Kristine W.

Yelp
When it comes to sushi, I try to strike a middle ground by going to grab-and-go places of a higher quality...once in awhile. Ebiko fits that profile. The salmon aburi (seared salmon) with roe and green onions is the item to get for a range of textures (crunchy, chewy, gooey) and flavors, most notably smoky. It's very satisfying. I've only been here twice, but due to its rarity at other sushi places of the same category (sans Mujiri on San Pablo), it will be difficult for me to get anything else other than this during future visits.
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Cindy L.

Yelp
I went at around 11:30 and they had a lot of sushi left. I also saw them restocking so everything is pretty fresh. I ordered the omakase sushi ($17) which came with 7 pieces of nigiri. The fish all tasted pretty fresh but the rice was a bit hard, cold, and separated. Still tasted good but with its amazing reviews I expected just a little more. If I were in the area and wanted a quick bite, I'd come here again, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. The drink is from the Tea On, a little cafe right across the street from Ebiko. This photo was taken at Tea On as Ebiko has no indoor seating.
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Viki N.

Yelp
My absolute favorite takeout sushi spot in Oakland! I normally go for the omakase nigiri, but splurged on a DIY handroll platter for a special occasion. Absolutely no regrets and I could imagine coming here at least once a week if the parking situation were easier
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Meme E.

Yelp
The difference between Omakase restaurant versus Omakase takeout is the Price! This was phenomenally fresh and delicious.. I love the Omakasa Nigiri, salmon, aburi, negihama, and spicy salmon roll.. I want to go back soon!
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Tiffany N.

Yelp
This is my 4th time at Ebiko and it's really consistent! Especially for the price, I feel like it's really worth it. The fish is really fresh and the size of the nigiri are a good size. The inside of the store is pretty small, but it's a grab and go so there's no seating inside. Lots of Japanese snacks that you can purchase besides the sushi as well. Last thing I can say that I liked was that they had prepackaged ginger and wasabi, chopsticks, napkins, and soy sauce ready to grab after checking out. Service was friendly, not really talking to anyone besides the cashier! :)
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Karen W.

Yelp
Came here to check it out and decided to buy a quick snack and everything looks so fresh and clean so I bought the salmon and avocado sushi! It was fresh and delicious and at a reasonable price for 8 pieces! Going to come back when I'm in the neighborhood and see what other items are on the menu!
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Jacqueline D.

Yelp
Ebiko consistently provides high quality sushi with very reasonable prices. Parking is tough around the area at times, but once you're inside you just grab and go! Always stocked with a wide selection of nigiri and rolls. You can help yourself to napkins, wasabi & ginger, soy sauce and chopsticks at the counter where you pay. It's always a win with a delicious meal with Ebiko.
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Y X.

Yelp
I literally just finished the sushi (3:42pm late PM snack) and already writing this review. For some unknown reasons, many sushi restaurants in the bay area have decided putting as little as sushi vinegar (and when this also happens to Tokyo fish market in Berkeley, I finally can confirm this is not just a few one-off cases). The braveness (a great one) of Ebiko uses toro in their sushi/sushi bowl (from a togo only restaurant) with the right amount of vinegar in their rice certainly pay off. The nigiri combination with toro, ikura, etc. was exceptionally fresh (how can you not when selling a lot?) and the salmon aburi is made form salmon bellies. The sourness balances with the fat/silky-ness on the fish, the lightly charred mayonnaise sauce mixed with dashi soy sauce (this, is my guess) make this my goto sushi place possibly rest of 2025 minimum. The tastiness and predicability certainly exceed a bill of $30 (I just had a deep breath and the pain of spending $70/person/average with tip in exchange with some vinegar-less sushi still has a mark somewhere in the back of my lung). Ebiko, is an insurance for a guaranteed experience when some of us reward ourselves with good sushi.
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Helen A.

Yelp
A convenient spot for high-quality grab-and-go sushi! This is their original location, and they recently opened another in SF. Parking on Piedmont Ave can be hard, but if you head over to Howe Street, there's free 2-hour parking available. I always enjoy stopping by when I'm in the area!
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Edison H.

Yelp
Not exactly sit down quality, but the price and convenience is simply unmatched. The quality is pretty decent. They do have various options. They got some fancy options like toro and scallop (where's the uni though???). I can see this as a daily stop if I were to live here in Piedmont. The restaurant is pretty small and it's takeout only. The staff is nice - they replaced my chopsticks and soy sauce after I dropped them.. whoops!
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Dianna H.

Yelp
Great spot for sushi takeout on Piedmont! Ebiko is a small shop where you can buy two things: fresh sushi/nigiri and Japanese snacks. There's no seating inside, but there is a small bench outside. I stopped by Friday right around noon and it was a bit busy with folks grabbing their lunch. The selection of sushi was good. Prices are reasonable given the freshness of the sushi. I got the salmon avocado roll for $8.50 and omakase nigiri for $16.99, which comes with 7 pieces of nigiri: 2x salmon, akami (lean tuna), chutoro, otoro, scallop, and ikura. To give you an idea, some of their other selection with prices are salmon aburi nigiri ($11.50 for 5 pieces), salmon roll ($6.50), California roll ($6.99). They also offer seaweed salad for $3.50 and miso soup for $3.99. They have some vegetarian options as well, such as cucumber and avocado rolls and inari sushi. What they don't have are the Americanized rolls you find at restaurants, such as Rainbow roll, Caterpillar roll, Spider roll, etc. I picked up the sushi for the road and ate it a couple hours later in the car. Everything was delicious and really hit the spot for me. I may just start getting sushi to go from here and stop eating at sushi restaurants.
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Daniel N.

Yelp
High quality fish at an unparalleled price. For a sushi lover, the Omakase Nigiri is a must - it includes the most popular cuts in addition to more premium items like scallops and fatty tuna. Melt in your mouth quality and texture. Another must is the Salmon Aburi, which has a sweet and smoky flavor from the sear and crunch from the tobiko. The Salmon Avocado Roll comes with a healthy portion of buttery salmon without any 'fishy' aftertaste. The Unagi Nigiri was good, though I do wish it came warmer (one of the downsides of the to-go model). I've been to several traditional omakase spots across the US, and sure, it's a fun and intimate experience being served at the counter by a master sushi chef. But I can't help but think that for the same price, you can get 10+ orders of Ebiko's Omakase set lol. And with Ebiko, there's no risk of getting a polarizing cut like geoduck, squid, or mackerel. This and Mujiri (dine in) will continue to be my go-to sushi spots in the East Bay. Thank you to the Ebiko team for blessing us with amazing, accessible sushi!
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Laq Y.

Yelp
"Mean girl high school vibes" ... what another yelper said. And exactly my same experience. I also got high attitude "excuse me" on separate visits and I wasn't even in her way. Then she glared at me like I did something to her. It's so unnecessary. Gurl, you work at a take out sushi business!
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Cathy B.

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Discovered this place from @visitoakland Instagram and since the bf love nigiri we've decided to give it a shot. Drove over on a Wednesday noonish and luckily didn't hit traffic on 580 and found parking on Piedmont right away! Walked in and there's only a couple of people in line. The store is very organized and clean! I saw some bagged food so assuming they're also on doordash (PSA Oakland folks!) We looked at their vast selection and decided on omakase, chutoro bowl, small uni bowl, seaweed salad and the salmon aburi. As we pay, they asked if we wanted chopstick and soy sauce. We couldn't wait to eat so we decided to find a spot to eat The food is amazing! Tasted fresh! Great price and serving is great! I wish this place is not 10+ mi from where i live so I can come more often but tbh it's soooo worth the drive. If you're in the area (or not) and want quick fresh food, try this place!
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Ilian M.

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You have to come early if you want to secure a box but my goodness is this place delicious. The sushi is so fresh and you can conveniently round out your meal with their selection of snacks & drinks.
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Mike L.

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Decent affordable sushi deserves a trilogy of purchases within a few weeks! Had to get the tsukemono pickles again because for a few bucks, it satisfies a specific craving for salty, tangy, sour morsels of radishes and cucumbers! The nigiri set tasted better than my first time; likely a difference between Monday and Saturday freshness, perhaps? The unagi nigiri was a first and it was alright. The fourth visit will definitely be another helping of the salmon aburi (which wasn't available for Doordash orders for some reason) and the mini uni ikura don.
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Ann C.

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Go to sushi spot in the area. Cannot beat this place for quality to price. I always get the omakase nigiri and hamachi roll (both for under $30) at the least. They also have snacks like prepped seaweed salad and bags of Japanese chips. I even picked up some kewpie mayo here once (the authentic version with msg). Everything's grab and go--no seating. Just wish they were open a bit later so it could also be a dinner option.
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Kim D.

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Every time I drive through Oakland I stop by here. Parking hasn't been terribly to come by. Their to-go omakase is clutch! So much quality and reasonably priced. I stock up on a few different sushi items and there's my nice dinner later. It's been consistent for me. Always a a reliable stop.
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Charis V.

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I've been coming here on lunch breaks, and it never disappoints! It's fast and there's always so many good options, and the price is sooo worth it. It's a small clean shop, and workers are always nice. I've been here 3x in the span of 3 weeks soo.. yeah I like it that much. Do it, just go! so worth
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Hollie C.

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Best hidden secret. I have a hard time not visiting this place daily. There are so many options of rolls, rice bowls, and side dishes to-go. I believe most items are raw. Small amount of bon fish options rolls. Favorites are the avocado roll and California rolls There are a ton of Japanese snacks like pocky, shrimp chips, chocolate covered almonds, hi chews, wasabi peas a number of drinks. The staff are great, always friendly and have good recommendations . I've been visiting this place since they opened and every time I go they've got something new. Prices are right.