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Ebi Sushi, Somerville

31 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston, r/CambridgeMA, r/Somerville30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.

What people say, in short

Many diners recommend Ebi Sushi, usually naming its Somerville spot in Union Square. Several diners praise the quality, two find the omakase creative, several say it is good value, and one singles out the specialty rolls. Two diners prefer sitting down there, though one notes it is not the cheapest. Not everyone is convinced: two diners call it mediocre, one rates it below other places they like and has noticed oddly cut fish, and another finds the Somerville spot a bit louder with a college crowd.

Address

Ebi Sushi, 290 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

At a glance

Price
Mid-range
Signature dishes
Omakase, Specialty rolls, Sushi sampler combos
Best for
Dine-in
Opinions divided
Yes

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The evidence

Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.

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  • Recommendsu/m3t4lf0x in r/boston · Sep 2024

    Says Ebi Sushi is great.

  • Recommendsu/Ville617 in r/boston · Dec 2023

    Names Ebi when asked which sushi place they would go to for a birthday.

  • Recommendsu/slippy_slidey in r/boston · Aug 2026

    Recommends a sushi place in Union Square, Somerville as the dinner stop before nearby bars.

  • Mixedu/h2g2Ben in r/boston · Jun 2024value

    Says Ebi raised prices recently but remains a good deal, especially at lunch.

  • Recommendsu/Holiday_Outside9052 in r/boston · Sep 2025

    Recommends Ebi, a Somerville option, as a sushi pick.

  • Recommendsu/Plastic-Panda-541 in r/boston · Aug 2025

    Mentions this Somerville spot as another option for the edomae nigiri style.

  • Recommendsu/Zeekawla99ii in r/boston · Mar 2025variety

    Recommends Ebi Sushi Bar and calls its omakase creative.

  • Recommendsu/Silver_Scallion_1127 in r/boston · Sep 2024

    Calls Ebi Sushi a strong sushi spot and says the chefs look highly trained.

  • Recommendsu/book_book in r/Somerville · Apr 2024

    Suggests Ebi as a sushi option in Somerville.

  • Recommendsu/sydthedandelion in r/boston · Feb 2024

    Says they regularly order a nigiri combo as a couple and rate Ebi Sushi highly.

  • Recommendsu/barkbarkkrabkrab in r/boston · Feb 2024

    Calls the Union Square location a gem and recommends its chirashi or chef's selection, noting those aren't sashimi.

  • Recommendsu/cdevers in r/boston · Jan 2025variety

    Group visit there; they had sushi boats on hand, though one might be too much for two diners.

  • Recommendsu/Budget-Celebration-1 in r/boston · Jun 2024

    Says the fish, service and quality hold up, though it is not the cheapest option.

  • Recommendsu/Intrepid-Rutabaga-63 in r/boston · Jan 2025

    Names the Somerville Ebi place as a direct answer to the sushi request.

  • Recommendsu/Think_Positively in r/boston · Jan 2025taste

    Recommends Ebi's Somerville location for its specialty rolls and the way it cuts spicy tuna.

  • Recommendsu/caffeinated-kiwi-3 in r/CambridgeMA · Oct 2024price

    Strongly endorses Ebi, urging dine-in visits and noting delivery apps mark up its food.

  • Recommendsu/NarrowCourage in r/boston · Jun 2024

    Names Ebi as a personal favorite alongside another spot.

  • Caveatu/phoebecookies in r/Somerville · Oct 2026

    Visited Ebi several times hoping to love it, but finds it mediocre overall.

  • Caveatu/teddyone in r/Somerville · Jan 2025taste

    Has noticed oddly cut fish at Ebi and hopes a future visit proves otherwise.

  • Recommendsu/Melodramamine6 in r/boston · Sep 2024

    Says Ebi Sushi used to be their regular go-to when they lived nearby.

  • Recommendsu/StTickleMeElmosFire in r/boston · Jun 2024taste

    Says they have long enjoyed a particular roll at Ebi.

  • Recommendsu/Fair-Job-2023 in r/Somerville · Jan 2025taste

    Rates Ebi above Sakana; praises very fresh fish and an inventive, tasty omakase.

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