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“Iceblast” Sashimi Platter at Ebisu Robson

Back in May, I was collaborating with the Robson Business Improvement Association to showcase some top Robson foodie spots.   One restaurant on Robson that I have enjoyed dining at in the past is Ebisu, part of the Kamei Group of Japanese restaurants.  For the collaboration, I decided to feature one of their sashimi platters, the Iceblast.

Disclosure:  All food in this review was complimentary.  Opinions are my own.

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

The Iceblast comes with fresh Japanese scallops (5), sweet amaebi prawns (2), wild sockeye salmon sashimi (4), tuna belly toro sashimi (4), spicy tuna sashimi (5), and  fresh oysters (6) with homemade cocktail sauce.  Priced at $49.95, the platter is presented on dry ice.  The theatrical part or “ice blast” is when the server adds water to the dry ice at tableside to produce smoke.

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Check out my Instagram video of the smoke from the dry ice:

This week, I’m excited to be partnering with @robsonstreet to showcase some of my favorite foodie spots #onRobson. First up, the “Ice Blast” from @ebisuvancouver is perfect for sashimi ? lovers. It features…get ready…fresh Japanese scallops, sweet amaebi prawns, wild sockeye salmon sashimi, hamachi yellowtail sashimi, tuna belly toro sashimi, spicy tuna sashimi, and fresh oysters with homemade cocktail sauce! Love the fun theatrics of the dry ice (only available Friday and Saturdays). A great place to enjoy some tasty bites while visiting Robson Street. Be sure to follow ? #EatRobson to find out more must-try restaurants on Robson. . Disclosure: media partnership | Music credit: Rock Angel by Joakim Karud . #foodie #foodgressing #foodstagram #yum #foodporn #feedfeed #oysters #salmon #seafood #foodbeast#forkyeah #food52 #foodblogger #blog #vancouver #blogger #sushi #vancouverisawesome #japanesefood #video #foodvideo #videography #chef #explorebc #aburi #sashimi #yvreats #vancouver #sushi

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After all the smoke clears up, you can see quite a beautifully arranged platter with glistening and skillfully cut sashimi.  The sashimi were good quality and lended to a clean taste.  I enjoyed the tuna belly toro and spicy tuna sashimi the most from the rich taste and buttery texture.

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

I found it really neat that they arranged the Japanese scallops in a flower pattern on a lemon slice with a ball of wasabi in the middle.

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Ebisu Robson Japanese Restaurant

Overall Impression

The Iceblast seems to be best enjoyed with a group of people.  I’d order it again in the future for a party of 2 or more.  Just a note: according to the server, the dry ice only comes with the platter on the weekends.  Rating: 4/5

Website: www.ebisu.ca

Ebisu On Robson Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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