Ebi Ten - Vancouver

Ebi Ten won't win any prizes for its food, but it is decent affordable Japanese food for nearby workers. Focus is on sushi and bowls of udon.

One of many little restaurants along Robson Street. I ordered their shrimp tempura. The price was reasonable and the tempura was cooked to order, but you don't wait long for your food.. My bowl contained 4 large tempura shrimp and 2 pieces of vegetable tempura on white rice. Their menu selection includes a variety of Japanese dishes.

Udon with tempura!!!!!! The best food ever. The place is small, sometimes there is a line to order the food, but they are very efficient. The price is totally fair and the food is enough.

When I work downtown near the Vancouver Public library, I would come here for a take-out lunch. I usually get one of their prepared sushi rolls (California or BC rolls) or their prepared rice bowls (katsu don or mapo tofu with minced pork, along with some gyoza or boneless chicken pieces (depending on availability). Occasionally, when I am in a leisurely mode, I would order a take-out from their menu (every item can be ordered take-out). The wait time if you order is not too long - 5-10 minutes depending on time of day. The food is average and the value is good. Sometimes, I might come here for a sit-down dinner (usually a Mega-bowl or Ebi-Ten bowl) with my son before going to watch a Canucks or BC Lions game.

This is a place for a cheap, quick eat. The curry and fried pork and chicken were good for the price and venue. If you need a quick bite to eat which doesn't hurt your wallet then this place is not bad at all.