Ebisu Dining Japanese Restaurant Ao Nang Krabi

A Japanese Fix with a Thai Twist (But Not Quite the Real Deal)

Tucked on the main road just 150 meters from the northern end of Ao Nang Beach (easy stroll after a day on the sand), Ebisu Dining spreads across two levels and looks promising from the outside – clean, modern, and conveniently located for a post-beach dinner.I’d spotted glowing Google Maps photos of their yakitori menu and was hyped for skewers, sushi, and cold beers. Sadly, when I arrived, the menu had changed – no more yakitori (heartbreak!). Now it’s an 8-page beast covering sushi, sashimi, yakimono, tempura, and even some Thai dishes – clearly aiming to please everyone.

The food verdict?

Okay, but missing that Japanese finesse.

• Tuna sushi: Acceptable – fresh enough, decent rice, nothing to complain about, but nothing memorable either.
• Karaage fried chicken: Disappointing. The batter was light, but it needed another minute in the oil – came out a bit pale and soft instead of that addictive golden crunch.
• Yasai vegetable tempura: Crispy batter was on point, but the veg cuts felt Thai-style (chunky rather than delicate Japanese slices). Served with the same mayo as the karaage instead of proper tentsuyu dipping sauce – a missed opportunity.

On the plus side, the large Singha beers (120 THB) were ice-cold and came with a frosted glass straight from the freezer – that authentic Japanese touch I appreciated!

No Japanese beer on offer (just Singha, Chang, Leo), and only one dark sake option, so I stuck to the local lager.Service was friendly, and they accept credit cards with no surcharge – always a win in Ao Nang.

Overall: Ebisu Dining is a solid choice if you’re craving Japanese-ish flavors and don’t want to walk far from the beach. It’s convenient, reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is relaxed – but don’t go expecting Tokyo-level precision. This feels like Japanese food adapted by talented Thai chefs for tourist palates. Good enough for a casual night, but I left wishing for proper tentsuyu and those missing yakitori skewers.

If you’re in the mood for sushi and beer after a beach day, it’ll do the job – just temper your expectations. I’d probably return for convenience, but I’m still on the hunt for Ao Nang’s true Japanese gem – KAZE Japanese coming soon.

The second floor has a pleasant balcony with an outlook over the bustling main road – no direct beach views, but you get a lively slice of Ao Nang life.

Check the location of Ebisu Dining on Google Maps

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• KAZE Japanese – authentic Japanese food
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