[Durrann]

was there last night and it was good.

they ran out of the sapporo on tap so they gave us 2 big boys for 8.50.

awesome service, awesome food, awesome times. will be back!!!

aw we didnt get those bad boys when they ran out of sapporo on tap

haha jk no complaint!
will be going back

[Obsideon]

Went tonight, and everything was pretty good :thumbs: Only complaint is that they ran out of Sapporo near end of closing.
Went on Saturday night, first time at the Broadway location. I have to say it has a surprisingly different atmosphere than Robson. The staff are much older but polite and it seemed more family dinner oriented than drinking.

Can't complain about the $8.50 pitchers though. After we had a pitcher/person they told us they ran out and I thought it was because they wanted our loud asses to leave, but from the post above it seems like they actually do run out. :badpokerface:

Going to be back many times...
was there last night and it was good.

they ran out of the sapporo on tap so they gave us 2 big boys for 8.50.

awesome service, awesome food, awesome times. will be back!!!

Sorry for running out of stock I actually had to ask one of the kitchen prep guys to personally drive 2 kegs over from Robson because the response so far has been overwhelming! We will make sure the manager over at the Broadway location orders more for the following weeks so we won't run out!
Thanks RS! :fullofwin:

[murd0c]

Went yesterday for the first time with Vansterdam before the Wiz concert and I have to say I'm very impressed. Nice decor and the food was great. Can't wait to go back when I'm not in a rush. The raw oysters were great, are they only $1 on Tuesdays?

and it was good meeting you Obsideon.

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7815/53649310151097720985741.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/53649310151097720985741.jpg/)

you have to try the Salmon carpaccio it's so good we should of ordered a large order.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2290/53663410151099093665741.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/53663410151099093665741.jpg/)

[jlo mein]

Does murd0c really look like his creeper avatar? :heckno:

[murd0c]

I don't think the trench coat I was wearing helped much :(

[Obsideon]

Hahaha I'll be the first to say that no he looks a "bit" better in person than his avatar lol!
It was nice to meet you too, should have said hi to me earlier lol! Hope to see you again soon!

[murd0c]

I will prob be back next week sometime. I have a craving for more of those great oysters you have.

[t-o-o-MUCH]

beer awesome, oysters were good, but i noticed the sashimi special was lacking, 5 different kinds of sashimi ended up being salmon, spicy salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, and negitoro (which was the best of the bunch) and supper small portions. I guess you cant expect much for 13 dollars..

[jlo mein]

I will prob be back next week sometime. I have a craving for more of those great oysters you have.

I can't look at your avatar and take your quote about craving great "oysters" seriously...:badpokerface:

[geelaw]

those oysters look so darn good... especailly when you said only 1 dollar...

[Santofu]

Do we need to make reservations or is it okay to walk in? I'm going tonight.

[TOS'd]

lol friday night.

[Obsideon]

Do we need to make reservations or is it okay to walk in? I'm going tonight.

Are you referring to the Broadway location or Robson?

Broadway I'm pretty sure you can walk in but to be on the safe side you can give them a call to guarantee a spot because the beer flowing special has been pretty crazy recently :)

Robson, it would be best to make a reservation ;)

[see.lai]

hey , is the promotion going on for robson or is it only for the broadway location?

[Obsideon]

That promotion is only going on at Broadway... at the moment ;)

[kb]

The broadway location really needs to stay open later after this deal

[miss_crayon]

Going tomorrow for a birthday....can't wait for my OYSTERS!! GAHH!!!

[sp00n]

Make sure you bring your ID's, servers will be much stricter now.

Hidden camera shows underage teens served alcohol - British Columbia - CBC News (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/11/15/bc-hidden-camera-underage-drinking.html)

A CBC News hidden-camera investigation has caught half of the B.C. Lower Mainland restaurants that it tested selling alcoholic drinks to minors.

In the investigation, a group composed of three 18-year-olds and one 17-year-old was sent to four establishments. The CBC asked the three males and one female to order alcohol, but not to drink it if they were served. Provincial laws prohibit anyone under 19 years old from being served or sold liquor.

All four teens went together to Ebisu restaurant on Robson Street in Vancouver where they ordered a pitcher of beer and were served within minutes of sitting down.

The same night, the Keg Steakhouse & Bar on Still Creek Avenue in Burnaby served red wine to two of the 18-year-olds, who went in as a couple. Another Keg waitress served beer to the two other teens who were sitting in the bar area.

All four left their drinks untouched and later left.

Outside the restaurant afterwards, the teens offered their own theories about why they were served.

"It was just really casual,” said Jack Hu, 17. "I guess [the server] just thought we were older."

Aidan Ponton, 18, said he suspected the waitress sympathized with them.

"I guess she just saw us, just some younger kids and she knew what it was like, she'd been in that position before and she didn't hesitate," Ponton said.

When later confronted with the results of the CBC News investigation, the management at Ebisu said they were shocked and embarrassed and promised to be more vigilant in checking identification.

A Keg spokesperson admitted its servers did not follow procedures and the restaurant chain will now redouble its training.

The teens also visited the Cactus Club and Boston Pizza, on Lougheed Highway in Burnaby. Both restaurants asked for government-issued identification and when the teens couldn't produce it, they were refused service.

The penalty for a first offence ranges from $7,500 to $10,000 or a 10-to-15- day licence suspension. Licensees can either accept the penalty or request an enforcement hearing.

CBC News has also learned the provincial government has recently begun doing its own secret spot checks of restaurant compliance with the law through its Minors as Agents Program. It found that 20 out of 29 restaurants — more than two-thirds — served alcohol to underage teens.

[hal0g0dv2]

ouch that is a hefty fine dam

[k3mps]

Was at Ebisu tonight, great service.
Not sure obsideon if you're the host ?
If you are, you did a great job and was super friendly!

[miss_crayon]

^that was just the host. Dont think he was there tonight

Oysters were fresh ta'death. SO GOOD!
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[Durrann]

^that was just the host. Dont think he was there tonight

Oysters were fresh ta'death. SO GOOD!
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Lol fresh ta death I like that
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[Verdasco]

to help pay back the fine, i will go there soon! :thumbs:

[vanle]

congrats and best of luck

[ForeverYours]

Might be going to this place sometime next week :thumbs:
I haven't been here in ages

I'll be bringing someone who hasn't eaten here before
Any good recommendations on things a first timer should try out?

[kitsune]

Went on Friday night.. hella packed as usual.

Food.. yummy as usual.

Left full and happy. :) Didn't get to see Deon there though.

Time for 6th annual birthday dinner soon? loooll man time flies..

[Obsideon]

Might be going to this place sometime next week :thumbs:
I haven't been here in ages

I'll be bringing someone who hasn't eaten here before
Any good recommendations on things a first timer should try out?

There are many dishes you can try, if you are looking for sushi, you can try some of our speciality rolls like the BC Blazer or Saba Inferno.
There are some good meat dishes like the Chicken Karaage and Bonsai Beef is a new one. Everyone has their favourites ... hard to choose heh... but we did introduce some "personal size" dishes so you can try more varieties!
The fresh oysters are also hot sellers here :)

I was out of town the last 2 weeks, spent some time scouting in Japan.
The liquor bust was disappointing, we will definitely be stepping up our checks so don't be surprised if you're 35 and get ID'd :p

[K-Dub]

is the 8.50 pitcher special still ongoing? Any plans to move to Robson?
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[Obsideon]

As far as I know the $8.50 pitchers are still running, probably for at least another week or 2? You can always give Broadway a call to double check.
Broadway #: (604) 876-3388

Sorry no plans for these uber cheap pitchers in the Downtown Robson branch, our rapingly high building rent simply wouldn't allow it, we would be losing so much money. :(

[shawnly1000]

What's the word on when the new location (Kamei; old Ensemble Tap) will open?
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[Obsideon]

What's the word on when the new location (Kamei; old Ensemble Tap) will open?
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Still lots of work to do, tentatively aiming for the 3rd week of January but that's just a rough estimate.

[K-Dub]

As far as I know the $8.50 pitchers are still running, probably for at least another week or 2? You can always give Broadway a call to double check.
Broadway #: (604) 876-3388

Sorry no plans for these uber cheap pitchers in the Downtown Robson branch, our rapingly high building rent simply wouldn't allow it, we would be losing so much money. :(
cool thanks.

richmond? :D

[Gerbs]

Sorry no plans for these uber cheap pitchers in the Downtown Robson branch, our rapingly high building rent simply wouldn't allow it,

Just out of curiosity whats the rent like on Robson?

[Obsideon]

More than you can afford ... :cool: ... Ferrari ...

J/K ... sorry I can't divulge that specific information but let's just say you can buy a brand new fully loaded Honda Accord and pop open a few dozen bottles of Cristal every month with the money we pay to the landlord :p

We are in the downtown core afterall ... so they just jack up the prices like no tomorrow, why do you think the Payless Shoe store downstairs is now gone, so is the Bread Garden across the street, both have been empty for months now ... all couldn't afford the rent.

[Verdasco]

around 30-40gs?? I am guessing it is around this price before you said ur fun estimates

what were you scouting in japan? :suspicious: the fish? :joy:

[shawnly1000]

around 30-40gs?? I am guessing it is around this price before you said ur fun estimates

what were you scouting in japan? :suspicious: the fish? :joy:


Colliers and etc is a good resource to find out rough $$/sq.ft for a specific area

[Obsideon]

Every few years we go and see if there are any talented chefs in Japan and we invite them to come to Ebisu/Kamei to either work or train and show our current chefs new things.

A lot of our chefs are flown in direct from Japan, it's not cheap, but that's how you all get delicious food :p

[Jayboogz]

^ thats pretty awesome! ahahah

you guys gonna start selling live baby octopuses anytime soon? lawlz

[Obsideon]

:rukidding: That's Korean lol! :p

[jlo mein]

Been going to Broadway with more frequency due to the $8.50 pitchers...keep seeing the same old lady waitress. Probably thinks I'm an alcoholic...

"Can I get two pitchers and a cold sake?"
"OK small cold sake"
"......no.....the large one......"
"....."

[Cereal Killer]

Just made a reservation for this Saturday :nyan:

[fs604]

brought out an above&beyond group therapy cake for my friend's birthday. waitress was like see u guys at get together LOL. played the group therapy album for us :fullofwin:

[GLOW]

went to the broadway location last sunday, 1st time.

website specials do not reflect what is actually there and unfortunately the building's parkade was closed at dinner time

nice place though. my friend was disappointed at no wing specials that day lol.

i was there for the beer specials so i was good :lawl:

gotta go back on a tuesday to appease him lol

[jlo mein]

went to the broadway location last sunday, 1st time.

website specials do not reflect what is actually there and unfortunately the building's parkade was closed at dinner time

nice place though. my friend was disappointed at no wing specials that day lol.

i was there for the beer specials so i was good :lawl:

gotta go back on a tuesday to appease him lol

Still running the $8.50 Sapporo pitchers?

[GLOW]

Still running the $8.50 Sapporo pitchers?

when i was there, yes. i thought it was only during happy hour but the waitress said not just during happy hour

it was sapporo only. for some reason i thought they had asahi on special too. oh well the beer was good.

[Obsideon]

went to the broadway location last sunday, 1st time.
website specials do not reflect what is actually there and unfortunately the building's parkade was closed at dinner time
nice place though. my friend was disappointed at no wing specials that day lol.
i was there for the beer specials so i was good :lawl:
gotta go back on a tuesday to appease him lol

Sorry our website update was delayed (and still is) for this month. :(

The beer special should still be running yup, and it's not only happy hour, it's ALL THE TIME! :victory:

[GLOW]

The beer special should still be running yup, and it's not only happy hour, it's ALL THE TIME! :victory:

:victory: is what i was thinking when she told us it's all day

[Obsideon]

Ebisu Robson launching a brand spanking new Specials menu tomorrow! Some great new dishes!

Braised Short Rib Sliders
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Salmon Pepper Poppers
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/76907_10151383757483658_1061218364_n.jpg
Citrus infused Scallop Mayo
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/14911_10151383757513658_709275563_n.jpg

and more!!!

[TOS'd]

scallop mayo sounds good right about now

[jaylx]

Ebisu on Robson is probably the best Japanese restaurant I've been to. I love the different types of sushi you offer. It's amazing.

[jlo mein]

Broadway Ebisu still rocking those $8.50 sapporo pitchers. Made for a good place last night to catch the Canucks game.

[GLOW]

anyone know if the broadway location televises UFC events?

[Obsideon]

None of our locations do because it's too damn expensive ... they charge an arm and a leg for a one night show.

Otherwise... we might have to charge cover :troll:

[Mr.Money]

:troll:..bring you're home receiver then quickly drive to the robson location

[GLOW]

:troll:..bring you're home receiver then quickly drive to the robson location

stream from website on your phone, better make sure it's a note so everyone at the table can see :troll:

[shawnly1000]

:O

So the location opening up in the former Ensemble Tap is gonna be a Japanese - Latin fusion eh, Kamei Baru. Opening specials FTW?!? :fullofwin:

Kamei Baru Vancouver | Vancity Buzz | Vancouver Blog (http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/01/kamei-baru-opening-soon/)

[Obsideon]

Yeah we're gonna be open for breakfast too, so 7am to 1am ... omg I'm gonna get zero sleep between there and Ebisu lol! ... FML

[shawnly1000]

Yeah we're gonna be open for breakfast too, so 7am to 1am ... omg I'm gonna get zero sleep between there and Ebisu lol! ... FML

wtfzors, breakfast!?

[jlo mein]

March 1st today. Broadway still running $8.50 pitchers? Was going to stop by if they still are...

Also was at Robson yesterday and noticed there's no more soupy hot pots on the menu? :( Was I the only one who ordered it? lol

[Obsideon]

Broadway, as I know is rolling the pitcher specials! :thumbs:

The soupy hotpots we did during Winter but it we went with a different seasonal menu this time, sorry :(

[Drow]

ordered rounds after rounds of shots... wasn't even drunk :(

do u guys water down your shots?!

[dlo]

no drow, u just have a drinking problem

[Drow]

:( not fair

[6793026]

seriously, how do people even water down drinks?

i mean, YES you can pour LESS and not make it a full cup, or add more ice, but I jut don't now how people are so stubborn to put "WATER" into their shot bottles to try to water it down. Not only would the owner have to ask each bartender to do so, but to do it for every bottle... jut to save a a few dollars. if that....

[Drow]

^^^

gosh i didn't expect anyone to interpret my post so literally. no shit sherlock you don't pour water into alcoholic shot... i'm sure you get the point :rolleyes:

[Obsideon]

LOL relax relax!
No I swear we do NOT and will not ever water down our drinks! That is super lame and pretty pathetic to be honest.
I guess you are just a hardcore drinker lol ... as proof you can look around on any weekend night and see people half-carried out :ifyouknow:

[Obsideon]

BTW what did you have?... order the BearHuggers next time ;)

[Drow]

our group ordered a lot of red dragons, and some other drinks which were all different colored lol

maybe they were girl drinks :(

[Obsideon]

Haha the coloured ones are always weaker cuz there's juice mixed in, gotta go clear or yellow/brown for full effect! ;)

[incubus]

always a good time drinking at ebisu :fullofwin:

[Ch28]

:O

So the location opening up in the former Ensemble Tap is gonna be a Japanese - Latin fusion eh, Kamei Baru. Opening specials FTW?!? :fullofwin:

Kamei Baru Vancouver | Vancity Buzz | Vancouver Blog (http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/01/kamei-baru-opening-soon/)

Yeah we're gonna be open for breakfast too, so 7am to 1am ... omg I'm gonna get zero sleep between there and Ebisu lol! ... FML

Invite for special soft launch opening? :fullofwin:

[shawnly1000]

Invite for special soft launch opening? :fullofwin:

+1
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[dlo]

Will be at ur dt location tmr for a bday dinner! Hope to meet ya sir
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[6793026]

my gf and her buddy came for food and they realized it was canucks night. It's really her fault cause she doesn't know that you guys have a great atmosphere for the nucks game. Since she sat by the speakers, she asked to turn it down but you guys said no; which i totally understand.

however, when we asked that viet girl about your food, it became epic fail.
gf: "hey, we want that sushi, what's the difference between saba and hamachi"
viet waitress: "they are two different fish"
........NO SHIT....

that was just epic sad when she responded that and her attitude totally was just epic bad. anyhoo... i still enjoy your place, i guess my gf jut had a bad experience.

[Obsideon]

Sorry about that I'll have to re-train her about the menu. Thanks for the feedback, always useful so that I can prevent this from happening to other people!

[Eternal_SiR]

going to be at your broadway location on sat for a birthday party. Hope to maybe finally meet you.

[Obsideon]

going to be at your broadway location on sat for a birthday party. Hope to maybe finally meet you.

I won't be at the Broadway location this Saturday, been running back and forth from Robson and the new Kamei Baru location in Downtown these days.

Still TONS of kinks to work out at the new place so been having a headache...

[shawnly1000]

I won't be at the Broadway location this Saturday, been running back and forth from Robson and the new Kamei Baru location in Downtown these days.

Still TONS of kinks to work out at the new place so been having a headache...

Will there be menus/specials posted on the website/the Facebook page?

[jlo mein]

going to be at your broadway location on sat for a birthday party. Hope to maybe finally meet you.

This birthday better involve many $8.50 Sapporo pitchers...

[Eternal_SiR]

This birthday better involve many $8.50 Sapporo pitchers...

no doubt about that, and definatly lots of shots for the birthday girl

[Obsideon]

Will there be menus/specials posted on the website/the Facebook page?

You mean for Baru? The website should be launched with specials soon, gotta get the in-house steps setup properly first :p

[dlo]

hey i was at ebisu last time and asked the manager but he said u were away for a trip?! gotta catch u next time i suppose!

[Obsideon]

The last time I went anywhere was back in November, you gotta come more often! ;)

[Mike Oxbig]

Do you guys use the same type of oyster at every Ebisu restaurant? I ordered 20 the other day and i'm craving for some more this week. :)

[Obsideon]

Super Sapporo Mega Mugs now available just in time for Spring! Chill out on our patio with one of these bad boys!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/547355_10151568022983658_1938535567_n.jpg

Big Earl: Yes all Ebisu's carry Royal Miyagi which is the most popular oyster. At some locations there are specialty oysters too! (our new branch, Kamei Baru features 7 different kinds!)
Going to be bringing in the ultimate, delicious oyster Shigoku soon!

[dlo]

will be hitting up the broadway location tmr!

[Obsideon]

KAMEI BARU (990 Smithe St) now has the uber delicious SHIGOKU fresh oysters!... they are by far my personal favourite! Perfect cupping of the shell, delicate yet full of natural oyster sweetness!

http://satedepicure.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Taylor-Shellfish-Farm-Shigoku-Oyster.jpg

Oh ya... and also, starting today, Baru will also have GUINNESS ON TAP! :drool ... you gonna see me there a lot more often on my days off ... :ifyouknow:

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_whEFZqCnDXg/S5Qe34X5ujI/AAAAAAAAoVk/0kMcXzCRLH4/s320/IMG_9692.JPG

[shawnly1000]

Any ongoing specials/promos at that location?
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[Obsideon]

Happy Hour from 5:00pm to 6:15pm right now for wings and oysters, there will be more promos coming out as we work out the kinks, still lots of work to do...

But so far ... Sushi, raw oysters and Guinness ... looks like a kickass start so far ... in the next few days we will be launching more European beers like Kronenbourg Blanc (France) and Fruli (Belgium) for a true Japanese fusion experience!

[Special K]

How much are the shigoku?

Went there last Friday night. Very similar food (obviously). There's no bbq squid on the menu :(

Waitresses try really hard to impress but I can't really understand their english sometimes.
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[Obsideon]

Shigoku
3 for $7
6 for $13
12 for $24

Very, very reasonable prices for these imported oysters!
Yeah I know what you mean about the waitresses, we will work on improving that!

[guddagudd]

is kamei a branch of ebisu?

[Obsideon]

Yeah it's under the same umbrella company.
Kamei Royale on W. Georgia is the flagship then there's:
Ebisu Robson
Ebisu Broadway
Ebisu Richmond

and now, Kamei Baru!

The entity is known as Kamei Group. Sort of like Glowbal Group but not as ballin' hehe ... :okay:

[Special K]

$24 for 12 Shigoku is very good! :ahwow:

I think Rodneys sell them for $2.50-$3.50 a piece.
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[skiiipi]

The entity is known as Kamei Group. Sort of like Glowbal Group but not as ballin' hehe ... :okay:

yet :)

[jlo mein]

Does Broadway have a patio?
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[Obsideon]

No Broadway doesn't have one, but Robson has TWO hehe ... 1 will be full heated by this coming Tuesday!
Kamei Baru features a private party room upstairs that can fit up to 40-50 people too!

[-lincolnboi-]

Going to get my fill of chicken karaage tonight!:sweetjesus:

[Obsideon]

Spring is here! Come enjoy some sushi and drinks in our brand new heated patio!

[dinamix]

Is there a tv for the canucks game on the patio?

[Obsideon]

Sorry no :( ... but there is volume and you can peek through the window lol

[jlo mein]

Citrus infused Scallop Mayo
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/14911_10151383757513658_709275563_n.jpg


Had this yesterday. Pretty good.

[Ch28]

At the Broadway Ebisu right now and I'm not impressed. Waited close to 10 minutes just for a server to greet us when the restaurant is half empty.
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[RacingMetro92]

Is that $8 pitcher special still on or am I too late :okay: I plan on taking a bunch of people out to drink!

[Fcukedd]

Hey does anyone know if this is up to date at the Broadway location? Saw this on the website.

http://www.ebisu.ca/broadway/images/menu/happy-hour-01.jpg
http://www.ebisu.ca/broadway/images/menu/happy-hour-02.jpg

[jlo mein]

Hey does anyone know if this is up to date at the Broadway location? Saw this on the website.

http://www.ebisu.ca/broadway/images/menu/happy-hour-01.jpg
http://www.ebisu.ca/broadway/images/menu/happy-hour-02.jpg

Yes, I went there yesterday and received both of those specials menus. Had the Royale Dinner Boat and found it to be a decent value for $19.95/person. $8.50 Sapporo pitchers still going strong.

Parking underground $4 after 6PM, $2 refunded by validating at Ebisu, garage closes at 10PM.

[Mike Oxbig]

I've tried everything on the menu there everything is worth it except for the Unagi box could do a slight price adjustment. I;d be all over it every single time im there + 6 oysters and beer and more beer :D

[Culverin]

Obsideon,
I'm curious, do you have any personal favorites from the menu?
Stuff that still hits the spot after all these years.

[GLOW]

Yes, I went there yesterday and received both of those specials menus. Had the Royale Dinner Boat and found it to be a decent value for $19.95/person. $8.50 Sapporo pitchers still going strong.

Parking underground $4 after 6PM, $2 refunded by validating at Ebisu, garage closes at 10PM.

i went there on a sunday at 6-ish a few months back and the gate was closed :okay: might have been a sunday thing though...who knows

[Obsideon]

At the Broadway Ebisu right now and I'm not impressed. Waited close to 10 minutes just for a server to greet us when the restaurant is half empty.
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Yikes!... will have to give them a call and lay the smackdown! I'm not there very often, there's a new manager there and he needs to get his shit together, sorry about that!

Is that $8 pitcher special still on or am I too late :okay: I plan on taking a bunch of people out to drink!

Still going very strong! It's been super, super popular!

I've tried everything on the menu there everything is worth it except for the Unagi box could do a slight price adjustment. I;d be all over it every single time im there + 6 oysters and beer and more beer :D

To be straight up honest I'm not sure how or where other places are getting their unagi, but our suppliers have seriously jacked up the prices on unagi recently so it's very difficult for us to keep it cheap, we are already trying our best to keep the cost low without going under :( ...

Obsideon,
I'm curious, do you have any personal favorites from the menu?
Stuff that still hits the spot after all these years.

Good question, after eating every dish like a million times ... most of the dishes are still good. I kind of go through "phases" if you will. Last month I found myself craving Asari Pasta, Shogun Mini-Mix (Mini Chirashi, healthy haha) and the Stamina Beef Don. I'm usually eating myself so I just get a rice/noodle entree. Also can't go wrong with the fresh oysters hehe ... always eating those!... hmm what else when I come back to eat ... Tiger Mayo, Tuna Tataki ... actually the list goes on and on ... if I didn't like the dish I would have taken it off the menu haha ... I can tell you what I DON'T eat ... California Rolls ... lol haven't had one of those in years! :p

[LSF22]

mr ebisu boss man! please check pm's!!

[bakasam]

Crazy birthday night today. There was like 4-5 different birthday parties going on.

Were you the guy who kept making the Flaming Lambos for us Obsideon?

[PJ]

Hey Obsideon
Nice meeting you last week.
Thanks for accommodating my friend's birthday, and sorry about our party getting a little too crazy.. I think the booth near us got a little weirded out when our girls started doing blowjob shots off each other..

[!SG]

id have to say, the thunder fries, tiger mayo, and the fresh oysters are staples at ebisu...

[Obsideon]

Crazy birthday night today. There was like 4-5 different birthday parties going on.
Were you the guy who kept making the Flaming Lambos for us Obsideon?
Yeah that's one of the things we are quite popular for, lots of big birthday parties, everypme has a lot of fun! Yeah I'm pretty much the only person that makes the lambos so yeah it would be me :drunk:

Hey Obsideon
Nice meeting you last week.
Thanks for accommodating my friend's birthday, and sorry about our party getting a little too crazy.. I think the booth near us got a little weirded out when our girls started doing blowjob shots off each other..
Yeah it was nice to put a face to your user name hehe. Crazy is fine it's like that almost every weekend ;) As long as everyone was having a good time!

id have to say, the thunder fries, tiger mayo, and the fresh oysters are staples at ebisu...
Git your butt down here for some more Nigori Sake! :whipped:

[phunky.FOB]

I specifically came here for happy hour Oysters today but they said there was none =(
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[Obsideon]

Sorry our suppliers didn't have any, might be because the oysters weren't that good or fresh that day and he knows we will be pissed if he sold us crappy oysters.

[yray]

$7.50 for Asahi Black :okay:

Do you guys wash the oysters after shucking them? They were pretty bland today.

But Tiger Mayo was :megusta:, gotta try thunder fries next time.

[Obsideon]

That's pretty standard in Downtown no?
We do give some of the oysters a quick rinse just incase there's shell or sand inside.

[snowfly]

Don't know if anyone brought this up yet. They charged 1.50$ for each cup of tea
I've never been to another jap restaurant that charges for tea

Other than that , the food and price is quite good and reasonable there.

[dlo]

craving fresh oysters...

sigh every restaurant i went to claims to have fresh oyster that its the most raunchiest taste ever lol fkin sht aint even defrosted yet

[Obsideon]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/994560_10153107537140473_734262883_n.jpg

Took these yesterday :drool

[Obsideon]

Don't know if anyone brought this up yet. They charged 1.50$ for each cup of tea
I've never been to another jap restaurant that charges for tea

Other than that , the food and price is quite good and reasonable there.

I actually got that idea from another Japanese restaurant in Downtown ... hmm ... well it's unlimited refills :D ... and ... we have a great selection of cheap beer and cocktails! :thumbs:

[6793026]

^ i've been to A LOT of places that charges for tea. seriously obsideon, don't worry about it. the 1.5 ain't going to get someone to run away. the key is to have DECENT good Japanese tea with individual pots to justify it, if you're using cheap tea then screw the 1.50 thing.

[6793026]

That's pretty standard in Downtown no?
We do give some of the oysters a quick rinse just incase there's shell or sand inside.

i don't know about this. technically you're suppose to savor all the natural juices from it and rinsing it is a huge no no. if there are shells = your schucker really sucks. oh well, i totally know where you're coming from.

[Obsideon]

I meant the $1.50 for tea plus personal pot is standard in Downtown.

Oysters, I know it's definitely more flavourful to have all the natural juices in the shell, we used to do that and our shuckers are pretty good but with cheap $1 oysters. Two people have to plough through about 700+ oysters in 2-3 hours, there's sometimes bit of shell and/or sand in them so to avoid that potential problem we give it a quick rinse, that said we also don't powerwash the oysters so there should still be juice still in there ;)

[NotDatGai]

Brought my cousin and her friends (all from Edmonton) to the Robson location for lunch yesterday as they were craving for sushi...
Everyone enjoyed the food and service!:)

[Mike Oxbig]

Finally tried the thunder fries they were good but needed more sauce :sweetjesus:


Im not sure if i ate one with cheese inside... can you confirm?

[Culverin]

Oysters, I know it's definitely more flavourful to have all the natural juices in the shell, we used to do that and our shuckers are pretty good but with cheap $1 oysters. Two people have to plough through about 700+ oysters in 2-3 hours, there's sometimes bit of shell and/or sand in them so to avoid that potential problem we give it a quick rinse, that said we also don't powerwash the oysters so there should still be juice still in there ;)

I totally disagree with rinsing them at all. Even if it's in a rush.
Maybe you have an extra cook you move to oyster duty when it's cheap oyster hour (or night?).

Perhaps it's unfair to compare with Coast, but if you are really moving that much volume, then it sounds like you've got some actual pros on hand.
I'm pretty sure when they are slammed during happy hour, that they still don't rinse. It's just about technique.
And while you can't get every single oyster perfect, just like everything else in the kitchen, there is always a bit of wastage.


My suggestion,
Don't rinse, only send out perfectly shucked ones.
Keep a "discard" bucket of the problematic oysters, ones with the shells in them.
Rinse those off at the end of service, and recycle them into something else like fried oysters? While I'm sure "per oyster", they would cost you guys more for those fried oysters.

However, there are some small benefits:
- All your shucked ones go out perfect and correctly (without rinsing).
- You have a stash of nicer oysters to fry.
- You can fry them and sell them as a "premium fried oyster special". Once they are gone, they are gone.

You increase quality.
Recycling to minimize wastage.
And you have another early bird incentive, premium fried oysters.


Not that I should be telling you how to run your own restaurant :badpokerface:

[Xu.Vi]

At broadway atm. Sapporo ...8.50....yessss!


edit: Just got home and a few suggestions I would like to point out:

1) Hurricane fries are awesome, but aside from the first two or three fries, the rest had no seasoning on them (seaweed?)
2) Food kept coming, but our empty plates stayed also (although it was slightly busy)

Overall, I enjoyed it. Will be back friday :drunk:
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[Obsideon]

Finally tried the thunder fries they were good but needed more sauce :sweetjesus:
Im not sure if i ate one with cheese inside... can you confirm?

You can always ask for more sauce ;)
Confirmed, there is one hidden (well not really secret cuz it's written in the menu to prevent allergy concerns) shiso cream cheese wrapped stick that is :sweetjesus:

At broadway atm. Sapporo ...8.50....yessss!
edit: Just got home and a few suggestions I would like to point out:

1) Hurricane fries are awesome, but aside from the first two or three fries, the rest had no seasoning on them (seaweed?)
2) Food kept coming, but our empty plates stayed also (although it was slightly busy)

Overall, I enjoyed it. Will be back friday :drunk:
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Hurricane Fries?... you really must have been enjoying those $8.50 pitchers :ifyouknow:
You mean the Thunder Fries hehe ... I'll let the chefs at Broadway know tonight! Thanks!

Culverin: Will discuss with my team later this week, thanks! :)

[Xu.Vi]

Hurricane Fries?... you really must have been enjoying those $8.50 pitchers :ifyouknow:
You mean the Thunder Fries hehe ... I'll let the chefs at Broadway know tonight! Thanks!


LOL a bit too much...

[Xu.Vi]

Said I'd be back Friday...............

:drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk::drunk:

[skiiipi]

What time does the Broadway Ebisu open until on a week night?
Also is the $8.50 pitcher deal still on?
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[Obsideon]

For Broadway, on a weeknight they usually close around 11ish, last call is 10:30pm.
and YES the Sapporo pitchers are still $8.50! :fuckyea:

FYI there is a Red Tide warning on oysters right now so be careful eating them. Ebisu won't be serving them for the next few days (at least) until they are perfectly fine to eat again. If you are craving some, get some off-shore oysters, Kamei Baru has a delicious few different kinds that are safe to eat!

[hamsup]

skiipi... you don't even drink ! lol

[xXSupa]

Had dinner with a few friends at the Richmond Ebisu earlier today. Great food, great service! :)

Just wondering, are there still discounts given out for Revscene members?

[chin3se604]

just came back from robson ebisu, love the ambience

[xXSupa]

Was at the Robson Ebisu with a group of almost 40 people for a friend's birthday tonight.

Deon, I think I saw you, but you looked busy, so I didn't disturb you.

Once again, loved the food and everything :)

[Obsideon]

It was pretty busy earlier but I don't mind it at all you should have said Hi! :D

BTW I almost forgot, we now carry CIROC Vodka!
https://www.ordersdelivered.com/image/cache/data/ciroc-red-berry-340x340.jpghttp://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server5500/tpbc2s65/products/1890/images/1923/cirocpeach750__57216__73540.1358534316.360.360.jpg

Yea P. Diddy's brand, now available! It's pretty darn smooth (self-witness :drunk: )

[jtrinh]

I was at the Broadway location last night.

The food was good but came out at a snails pace. Same with our pitchers and glasses of water..

Had a pretty good time though and the shots on house made up for the slow service!

[Mike Oxbig]

i ordered the thunderfries to share and for the 3rd time i didnt get the cheese stick :okay:

[Xu.Vi]

i ordered the thunderfries to share and for the 3rd time i didnt get the cheese stick :okay:

Usually the longest one :gayfight:

[kouki_monster]

Going go be at the Robson Ebisu for my friends birthday tonight! Any favourite dishes / drinks RS would recommend for the night?

And any discounts for RS as well as others have mentioned? :p
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[EliteResearcher]

Yeah...any discounts avail?

[Special K]

Does the Broadway location have $1 oysters and $0.40 wings? What about $8.50 pitchers? Planning to go next Monday.
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[trancehead]

another +1 for shiso cream cheese wrapped stick that comes with the thunder fries :sweetjesus:

[Obsideon]

Does the Broadway location have $1 oysters and $0.40 wings? What about $8.50 pitchers? Planning to go next Monday.
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:fuckyea: :)

[Infinitii]

Is the Tsukune Don made with real chicken? It tasted like fish and was really soft and mushy...

[Obsideon]

The Tsukune Don is minced chicken meat so it's really soft. The fish taste must be from the sauce, we use yakitori (BBQ) sauce mixed with some Udon soup (which contains a bit of fish stock)

but Yes it's real chicken :)

[KingDeeCee]

Going to Broadway location for friend's birthday on Saturday. Any deals on pitchers?

Also, is there free parking anywhere after 8:30PM?

[Obsideon]

$8.50 Sapporo Pitchers, can't get any better than that!

Free Underground Parking after 6 in that building, or there's plenty of "2 Hour" street zones around W. 8th and W.7th.

[jlo mein]

Free Underground Parking after 6 in that building, or there's plenty of "2 Hour" street zones around W. 8th and W.7th.

Parking underground isn't free. After 6PM it costs $4, Ebisu will refund you $2 when you pay for your bill. The parking garage locks up at 10PM so remember to move your car before then.

I asked the staff at Ebisu Broadway why the parking isn't free (the Ebisu signage outside claims free parking) and no one could give me an answer.

[GLOW]

if you don't mind there's metered street parking in front of the complex as well.

[tool001]

went to broadway location,, ,and was freaking gong show,

got thr around 5, (party of 7)
got a table ,, at around 6-6:30 , waitress comes and say, u have to leave, this table is reserved , we bitch and complain, that's not our problem, considering we were never told that we would have to leave by certain time (not even been 2 hours), etc and not like we arn't ordering food/drinks

then she says she will move us, brings us to a table (for 4).. wtf???

then after few minutes of arguing shows us to a larger table ,but says u have to leave by 7?? seriously wtf service is this.

decided to leave, leaving all the food and drinks.

bill was 110.xx

[jtrinh]

If you get locked in at the underground parking, you can ask the staff or security guard by the elevators to let you downstairs.
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[Obsideon]

Parking underground isn't free. After 6PM it costs $4, Ebisu will refund you $2 when you pay for your bill. The parking garage locks up at 10PM so remember to move your car before then.

I asked the staff at Ebisu Broadway why the parking isn't free (the Ebisu signage outside claims free parking) and no one could give me an answer.

I was not aware that they changed from full parking reimbursement to half-reimbursement! I will have to bring that up to the management immediately.
And yes the parking garage gets locked after 10pm but it's still ok, the security guard can always open it up for you, just push the buzzer at the building entrance.

Also tool001 I agree, that is horrible especially if they didn't give you a heads up beforehand! I will inform the Broadway branch about this immediately and make sure this won't happen again!

[RacingMetro92]

Are the 8.50 pitchers all day on weekends now?!

[Obsideon]

7 days a week!

[Razor Ramon HG]

Are the $1 oysters only during certain hours? $8.50 Sapporo pitchers are all hours?

Thanks!

[Obsideon]

The $1 oysters are on for Happy Hour while the Sapporo pitchers run all day, every day.

[yray]

Props for not using dps for parking.

Nice meeting you obsideon :)

[tonynguyen]

The $1 oysters are on for Happy Hour while the Sapporo pitchers run all day, every day.

Is there ufc tonight?
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[Obsideon]

Isn't really our choice of Parking company, it's the buildings decision. Even I pay for the parking behind there and I'm here almost everyday lol... freakin' expensive :okay:

Sorry no UFC at Ebisu, they (Shaw, Zuffa) want WAY too much money to broadcast it. Apparently they charge by price bracket of seating capacity in commercial accounts even if not everyone's watching it, we're at 230 seats :(

[z3german]

i ordered the thunderfries to share and for the 3rd time i didnt get the cheese stick :okay:

went to richmond location yesterday just for dis

:okay:no cheese stick either :c

Food was great though! Sashimi salad was a bit boring, it was literally a salad with like 3 tuna, 3 salmon, but like regular slices on the side. I usually have some assorted sashimi diced in the salad itself to make it its own dish, ya know?

are the 8.99 pitchers only at robson/broadway location? Richmond has it for 12.99 during happy hours.

[Mike Oxbig]

I'm just gonna ask them to place the cheese stick on a separate plate because i usually order the thunder fries to share it with everyone and I never end up with the cheese stick! :fuuuuu:


:okay:

[jtrinh]

I didn't get a cheese stick the past couple times at the broadway location. I think it's become a myth >_>
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[GLOW]

went last night with the wife and enjoyed ourselves. it's nice the parkade gate wasn't closed this time. $1 oysters were on the 'late night' menu which was disappointing, but the sapporo was good. got myself a pitcher :drunk:

any plans to expand the udon selection beyond tempura udon?

[Cman333]

I went to Robson location.

We ordered buncha stuff. Everything was pretty decent. Surprisingly the Ramen was quite good. It's no Kintaro/Santouka but exceeded my expectation. The pork was moneyyyyyyy.

Chicken Karage was awesome too.

Thumbs up

[is350]

Edit: sorry, thought this was for general review of dining places.

[Recon604]

Has anyone tried AYCE at Shabusen on Burrard? How was it?

srsly? read the topic of this thread

[knight604]

Has anyone tried AYCE at Shabusen on Burrard? How was it?

if you want to pay for putting shit in your mouth.

[Obsideon]

You guys can order JUST the cheese sticks too if you want :)

Also Udon, you can order Chicken or Beef as well, it's not on the menu.

Last year Winter we had "hot pots" with options to add udon int he kimchi, seafood and sukiyaki pots. Might bring those back ;)

[trancehead]

i would come just for those cheese sticks lol!!

[Mike Oxbig]

You guys can order JUST the cheese sticks too if you want :)

Also Udon, you can order Chicken or Beef as well, it's not on the menu.

Last year Winter we had "hot pots" with options to add udon int he kimchi, seafood and sukiyaki pots. Might bring those back ;)

pics? curious to try it out...

[GLOW]

all this hype i think i must try a cheese stick next time

[jonwon]

what are these legendary cheese sticks you all speak of

the mentaiko yakiudon and taco bibimbap is money, always order those whenever i eat here

[drunkhomer]

I tried Kamei Baru with my girlfriend, and we were pretty disappointed, those "fresh oysters" are definitely not fresh at all....

But we are a fan of the Robson Ebisu

[GLOW]

went to the broadway location last night and forgot to order cheese stick :lol

parkade looks like it's closed sunday. second time i went at 5 on a sunday and gate was closed.

[!SG]

thanx deon

and the hamachi was killer...

[Obsideon]

^ I know right? I've been eating some myself haha it's so good!
We are now carrying high end Herb-Fed Hamachi (think Kobe beef of steaks) but selling it for the same price as regular Hamachi (Yellowtail Fish)!

[saucywoman]

went to the broadway location last night and forgot to order cheese stick :lol


Is that the same thing as the thunder fries?
5 of us rs peeps went here last night. And I remember reading about these I wanted to see what fuss was about. I wanted to go to dt but parking sucks and I don't get a discount lol

First time to broadway and they kept my satisfaction level at a 100% rating :thumbsup:
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[Obsideon]

Launching brand new season special menu tomorrow!

Ebisu Robson Monthly Specials
1. BBQ Baby Back Ribs
- Miso glazed with kabocha horseradish purée
2. Herb Hamachi Carpaccio
- Superior quality herb-fed Yellowtail sashimi drizzled in anchovy salsa
Available also as Fresh Sashimi
3. Saba Karaage
- Deep-fried Norway Mackerel served with french fries and tartar dip
4. Calamari and Spinach Salad
- Dressed in anchovy vinaigrette and red radish
5. Tuna and Spinach Goma-ae
- Homemade sesame dressing
6. Brussel Sprouts
- Roasted in garlic butter, balsamic apple vinegar and parmesan cheese
7. Spicy Seafood Miso Hotpot
- Personalized hotpot with prawn, clams, squid, enoki, tofu and siu choy.
8. BBQ Salmon Skin and Tobiko Salad
- Siu choy, wakame and cherry tomatoes tossed in ginger ponzu dressing
9. Chashu Kimchi Ishiyaki Don
- BBQ Pork, kimchi, fried egg and rice mixed in our sizzling stone bowl
10. Mochi and Eggplant Mapo
- Deep fried rice cake, eggplant and konjac cooked in our spicy meat sauce
11. Super Moreo
- Deep fried Oreo and mochi drizzled honey on vanilla ice cream, fantastico!
12. Triple Threat
- Toasted ice cream sliders, trio of azuki green tea, strawberry and mango

I've personally tried most of these (more than once lol) and they are pretty darn good!

[MG1]

For those of you who have been to the Broadway location, is the place wheelchair accessible? And is parking horrible? I plan on taking my family - wedding anniversary. 30 something (lost track after 30, LOLOLOLOLOL). My mom is in wheelchair - that's why I ask. I need to make reservation ASAP and they are closed ATM.

BTW, Obsideon, sent you pm.
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[CRS]

For those of you who have been to the Broadway location, is the place wheelchair accessible? And is parking horrible? I plan on taking my family - wedding anniversary. 30 something (lost track after 30, LOLOLOLOLOL). My mom is in wheelchair - that's why I ask. I need to make reservation ASAP and they are closed ATM.

BTW, Obsideon, sent you pm.
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Hopefully Deon can hook you up!

Fingers crossed.

[MG1]

Hopefully Deon can hook you up!

Fingers crossed.

I wasn't looking for a deal or anything. Just good seating and whatnot. I got my reservation, so all's cool.

thanks

[GLOW]

Park underground and take the elevator and I thin they can accommodate you. You pay $4 and reimburse you $2. I'm here now. Sapporo :drunk:
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[lilaznviper]

i was at the broadway location on monday and forgot to order the cheese sticks :( next time have to remember

sapporo and oysters for a buck :sweetjesus:

[Obsideon]

Ebisu on Robson will be open on New Years Eve until 3am so you can party all night! Free Sparkling Wine too!

[racerman88]

Hey Deon can the Broadway location accommodate a reservation for a party of 15 on this Friday night?
Been a while since I have last been there.

[racerman88]

just reserved for my party of 15 this Friday

[Obsideon]

Ebisu will be participating in Dine-Out Vancouver for the first time ever!

Ebisu on Robson - Vancouver, British Columbia (http://www.dineoutvancouver.com/listings/Ebisu-on-Robson/37099/0/#dineoutdinnermenu)

Dine Out Dinner Menu
Info
Neighborhood: Downtown
Cuisine Type: Japanese
Dinner Menu Price: $28

Appetizer
Fresh Herb Yellowtail Carpaccio with savoury Anchovy dressing
or
Fresh Royal Miyagi Oysters topped with Citrus Ponzu Salsa
or
Asparagus wrapped in fire-roasted Barley-fed Pork Cheek Jowl

Entree
Flame-seared BC Salmon Tataki dressed in Avocado sauce with fresh radish and carrot
or
Roasted Duck breast served on assorted mushroom Brown Rice Risotto with Miso essence
or
Cracked Peppercorn and Garlic rubbed Albacore Tuna in Spinach Cream Pasta

Dessert
Japanese Style Special Assorted Fresh Fruit Crepe
or
Deep-fried Japanese Mochi Rice Cake and Oreos served with Honeyed Vanilla ice cream
or
White Belgian Chocolate Paisano Cake

[MeowMeow]

Hosted my bday dinner at Robson location a month ago
Thanks for accommodating big party last min :)

[Obsideon]

Dine-Out Vancouver has officially launched!
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[Culverin]

You need to get Ed to take you some photos.


Also, when DoV is over, are there going to be more monthly specials?

[Obsideon]

Haha yeah, not too bad from iPhone :p
We will be going minor renovations in March and will be launching some new stuff for sure!

[Verdasco]

gonna try out the robson location today, cheese stick + oyster + beer!

[Vansterdam]

Not feeling that dish with the anchovy paste thing.

Probably my most least favorite item on the menu

Love most of everything else though :fullofwin:
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[skiiipi]

For Kamei Baru,
What is the capacity of the upstairs party room?
And is there a minimum spend to book it for an evening?
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[hamsup]

skiipi..are you back in town soon ????

[skiiipi]

skiipi..are you back in town soon ????

Late March early April ish
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[Obsideon]

Not feeling that dish with the anchovy paste thing.
Probably my most least favorite item on the menu
Love most of everything else though :fullofwin:
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Which dish are you referring to? The Calamari Spinach Salad?

For Kamei Baru,
What is the capacity of the upstairs party room?
And is there a minimum spend to book it for an evening?


The upstairs can fit up to 45 people or more if you don't mind to squeeze, Dannie Riel had her party upstairs and I think they had closer to 50+ people.
There is no minimum but they will probably need about 2 days advance notice for reservation.
Any other questions you can call them directly at 604-559-8588 as they will be more clear :)

[Purely]

i was at the broadway location on monday and forgot to order the cheese sticks :( next time have to remember

sapporo and oysters for a buck :sweetjesus:

What's the actual name for the "cheese sticks" at Broadway?

[Obsideon]

It's a special "cheese stick" that's found in an order of the "Thunder Yam Fries", you could specifically order the cheese stick on it's own if you want :)

[Obsideon]

EBISU NEW BUSINESS HOURS
Effective March 24th, 2014
Now Open ALL DAY!
Lunch
Sunday to Friday
12:00pm – 4:30pm
(Saturday open for dinner starting at 3:00pm)

Dinner
Sunday to Thursday 4:30pm – 12:00am
Friday 4:30pm - 1:00am
Saturday 3:00pm - 1:00am

EXTENDED Happy Hour!
3:00pm – 6:00pm EVERYDAY!

[Hondaracer]

damn, was gonna go for first time last weekend but it was 330 and u guys were closed :( lol

[Obsideon]

That's why I'm opening earlier! ;)
http://campus.wowbatangas.com/files/2010/09/we-want-you.jpg

[GLOW]

It's a special "cheese stick" that's found in an order of the "Thunder Yam Fries", you could specifically order the cheese stick on it's own if you want :)

i was there last week and was told that the late night special yam fries does not include the cheese stick, i had to order the regular one at full price. thought it was weird.

either way it was worth it the cheese stick was :sweetjesus:

[Vansterdam]

extended happy hour :fuckyea:

oysters ftw

[you!]

EBISU NEW BUSINESS HOURS
Effective March 24th, 2014

EXTENDED Happy Hour!
3:00pm – 6:00pm EVERYDAY!

i go there pretty often and i prefer the older happy hour that ended at 6:30 cuz i get off work pretty late :(

[Obsideon]

We will still continue to honour Happy Hour until 6:30 for the next month or so for all the regulars :thumbs:
You can't sneak out 10min early? ;)

[you!]

We will still continue to honour Happy Hour until 6:30 for the next month or so for all the regulars :thumbs:
You can't sneak out 10min early? ;)

I work by waterfront so even if i sneak out 20min early i wont make it in time lolol
just curious, r u Dion by any chance?
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[hamsup]

haha.. yes.. he's just like celine dion ! hahaha

[rageguy]

Will Ebisu Robson bring back the aburi wagyu beef sushi?

[Obsideon]

I am not Dion, but I am Deon ;)
The Wagyu Kobe beef, we are still considering it. If we do though it won't be at the door crashing price of $4 anymore as we were selling it below cost as a test phase. We need to consider if it's worth selling because spoilage of such a high-end meat would hurt.

[Verdasco]

really disappointed with my last ebisu visit in January. The whole menu felt like a chain restaurant where a dish can be prepared in a certain time and be rushed. As an employee who has worked in a fast paced kitchen environment, the dishes that came out looked medicore in terms of taste / pricing and it felt like I can get "more" in terms of quality in some areas. (Maybe garnishes or more servings). This especially goes for the sashimi plates

[Jmac]

If the Canucks make the playoffs and I maintain my fantasy hockey lead, I'll swing by before the game I get tickets to.

Otherwise, maybe during the summer depending if I get any time off from my new job.

[Obsideon]

Verdasco,
Thanks for your feedback! Because of the size of the restaurant (over 250+ seating capacity) we have to include some dishes that are more easily to prepare and serve in a timely manner.
However we do have many specialty dishes on the menu as well, what did you order that you felt needed to be "more" ?

[Verdasco]

All I can think right now on top of my head is the tuna tataki, it is odd having an image stuck into your head when you see one bad dish but have 10x as good in one night but customers do not remember the good ones as much as the bad ones.

The image I see when getting served the tuna tataki is super thin slices of tuna on a large piece of leaf with barely any garnish. The item did not represent the thick pieces on the menu and 100% sure it was under garnished. It felt like the dish could be made in under a minute and it felt like it could be "more" in everything.

It has been a few months so I do not remember much but I really love the oyster motoyaki and fish taco. Great flavour for both dishes and the bread definitely worked wonders with the motoyaki.

[see.lai]

Was there last night with a friend. The chicken karage felt like there was barely any meat in it this time. Maybe it's because I had most of the battered up pieces. Usually, they're really big and juicy (srs).

Other than that, I had a great time.. Gotta love those super mugs :D

[Obsideon]

@see.lai: Noted, will remind chef about it so hopefully it won't happen again. Thanks for the constructive criticism as we strive to keep improving and stay consistent!

New menu with new items launching in about 2 weeks!

[Verdasco]

@see.lai: Noted, will remind chef about it so hopefully it won't happen again. Thanks for the constructive criticism as we strive to keep improving and stay consistent!

New menu with new items launching in about 2 weeks!

This is what I like about EBISU and the brand itself, owners like you who look down at the little guys and take notes! reminds me of undercover boss, except you are not undercover :lawl:

i would die for some oyster motoyaki + toasted bread right now :sweetjesus:

[xxxrsxxx]

Was there on Friday night, great food as usual! We really like the the candies given along with the bill. If you don't mind tell us, where can we buy them?

[Obsideon]

To be honest I don't know where you can get the candies retail, I order them wholesale through GFS (formerly Neptune) and they come in big boxes of 4000 or something.

[xmisstrinh]

Hey Boss,

I went to Ebisu for happy hour with my sisters last night, and we felt that the oysters were kinda off =\ They we'rent cold, and they seemed to have a bite to them, unlike before when they were really soft and creamy. My littlest sister and I felt a bit off a few hours later. The second sister has a bit of an iron gut, but yesterday was really a one-off experience :(

[roughmandamn]

I love the food at Ebisu the only thing is sometimes the dishes are served on such huge plates such as the sashimi that comes in the huge bowl. takes up alot of space on the table if you order a lot of dishes, it becomes crowded. other then that i always enjoy my time at ebisu!

[Obsideon]

Hey Boss,

I went to Ebisu for happy hour with my sisters last night, and we felt that the oysters were kinda off =\ They we'rent cold, and they seemed to have a bite to them, unlike before when they were really soft and creamy. My littlest sister and I felt a bit off a few hours later. The second sister has a bit of an iron gut, but yesterday was really a one-off experience :(

Heyheys,

Normally the oysters are best in the months that have the letter "R" in it. It's not a strict rule but that could be the reason the oysters are not in the best condition. However they are still ok to consume or else we won't serve them.
Thanks for the heads up I'll let the chef know about that!
Sorry for the queasy belly :(

[miss_crayon]

I came last week for dins and liked the new menu. However, did you guys ever have soupy udon? Or is that only available at Kamei?

Anyways, Deon just wanted to give our compliments to one of your new servers (didn't catch her name) but I overheard her say it was only her 2nd shift (we went on Thursday) and she was fantastic! Her energy and her smile was so positive that it resonated with our dining experience. As someone who is in the field that is solely based on customer service I would have hired her in a heartbeat.

I asked another waitress and she said she forgot her name too..but it sounded like..Veronica?? The new waitress is a mix if that helps.

[Purely]

I like the 3 items lunch menu! :thumbsup:

[Obsideon]

Thanks for the feedback!
Soupy udon? You mean Nabeyaki Udon? It's not on the menu right not but we can definitely make it! Next time just order it from the server ;)

[see.lai]

do you guys still have the super mugs?

[Obsideon]

Why YES we do! :drunk:
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[GLOW]

do you guys still have the super mugs?

yes it's called a $8.50 pitcher :troll: :ilied: :ifyouknow: :drunk:

[hamsup]

Ebisu Ramen is really good.. go check it out... :)

[miss_crayon]

Thanks for the feedback!
Soupy udon? You mean Nabeyaki Udon? It's not on the menu right not but we can definitely make it! Next time just order it from the server ;)


YES, I was craving nabeyaki udon like cRAZYYYYYYY. So I was :( when I didn't see it, so sad I went to kamei a few days later for my fix. But noted, will order it next time! Thanks so much!

[Obsideon]

We recently started bringing in Big Eye Ahi Tuna for incredibly reasonable prices too!
Cherry Blossom Roll
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We also added some new snacking items that have been awesome with beer!
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Fusion French Fries with Truffle Oil and flash-fried marinated Edamame - Magic Beans!

[Lomac]

So I found out to my pleasant surprise that I'll be working across the parking lot from Ebisu Richmond for the next month. Went there for lunch today with my fellow out of province project managers after bragging about how good the Robson location is. Hate to say but the experience I had there definitely wasn't up to par with what I'm familiar with at the Robson store.

Our meal consisted of the following:
Spicy beef gyoza
Thunder fries
Beef teriyaki and yakisoba
Chicken teri don
Tempura
Sashimi combo b
Chicken teri and roll boat

The tempura and gyozas were saturated in grease, the beef/yakisoba lacked in taste, and the rest was merely "meh." Also, maybe the store was simply short staffed this afternoon, but we had a hell of a time trying to flag down a server to simply order.

Hoping this was just a bad day. Gonna try going again on Monday for dinner to see if I have better luck. Would try tomorrow but the power will be out. :okay:

[Obsideon]

Sorry to hear about that Lomac :(
I haven't been to the Richmond location in a while too, I have to find a day to go review it.

I will send your feedback directly to them tonight and hopefully by Monday they should be able to get their act together!

[Obsideon]

Launching new winter special items!
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Nova Scotia Lobster Motoyaki, freakin' delicious!

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Cedar Smoked Duck Breast

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Spicy Red Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Yukke with Fried Rice Balls

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For the adventurous, Tuna Natto Sushi Roll!

[saucywoman]

Oh man now I can't wait even more for our mod dinner! Lol
I :heartsmile: ebisu :thumbsup:

[hedonist]

Obsideon! You guys should do some market research and offer something along the lines of those japa fries at SD Galleria Sushi on Main St. Bet you those would be a hit!

If implemented... we should come up with an incentive program for me :D

[Obsideon]

SD Galleria? Hmm I've never heard of it ... japa fries eh? Thanks for the suggestion I shall go try it, I'm always up for trying new food! :D

incentive program eh?... hmm we can think of something ;)

[rageguy]

Please bring back the wagyu beef sushi you had a few months ago, those were amazing.

[Obsideon]

Please bring back the wagyu beef sushi you had a few months ago, those were amazing.

I think maybe we will with your encouragement hehe, I think we might bring it back for Dine-Out Vancouver.

It's so expensive though lol

[Special K]

Bring back beef tongue.. The cuttlefish doesn't cut it. :fuckyea:

[lilaznviper]

going tonight and going to try the new items :D

[zilley]

At ebisu now, the door was packed..

[Obsideon]

Yeah that was crazy I did not expect us to be slammed the day after New Years! I thought everyone would be home resting lol ... I didn't schedule enough chefs, sorry if your food took longer than usual :okay:

[zilley]

Yeah that was crazy I did not expect us to be slammed the day after New Years! I thought everyone would be home resting lol ... I didn't schedule enough chefs, sorry if your food took longer than usual :okay:

I wanted to say hi, but dont think youd recognize me from years ago. pretty sure you noticed me last nite anyways guy with the sleeves, my girl told you to call her when the seat is open. lol..

[Obsideon]

Oh lol you shoulda said hi anyway! Next time ;)
My brain was mentally drained from NYE and last night