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Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや

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Ebinoya (爱蝦乃家) is the Shanghai outpost of a popular Japanese tempura chain, serving freshly fried prawn, fish, eel, egg, and vegetable tempura sets from just ¥50. Three locations across Gubei, 1000 Trees, and Xintiandi replicate the counter-service format of the Japan originals.

Price
¥
Area
Changning / Gubei, Putuo, Xuhui (3 locations)
Owner
Ebinoya Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや — authentic japanese restaurant in Shanghai, Changning / Gubei, Putuo, Xuhui (3 locations)
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About
Ebinoya (えびのや) is a Japanese tempura specialist chain with multiple locations across Japan, known for its no-frills, high-turnover counter-service model and vending-machine ticket ordering. Its Shanghai debut at Arch Walk in Gubei — a neighbourhood with one of the city's largest Japanese expat communities — was followed by expansions to 1000 Trees and Xintiandi Plaza. The signature set (¥50) delivers a bowl of freshly fried shrimp, squid, white fish, egg, and vegetables over rice, prepared to order in the style of the Japan originals. Clear soup soba and cold soba are also available at minimal cost. The format, the flavours, and the efficiency are unmistakably Japanese.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや sits in Changning / Gubei, Putuo, Xuhui (3 locations), one of Shanghai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • A direct Japanese franchise chain — the format, recipes, and even the vending-machine ticket system come straight from Japan.
  • A full tempura set meal costs ¥50, making it one of Shanghai's best-value authentic Japanese lunches.
  • All tempura is fried fresh to order, in stark contrast to the pre-fried batches common at cheaper competitors.
  • Three convenient locations — Gubei, 1000 Trees, and Xintiandi — mean it is accessible across multiple districts.

The Arch Walk location in Gubei is the original and most frequented by Japanese expats. Peak lunch queues move quickly thanks to the vending-machine ordering system. — Format: Counter-service tempura. Authenticity: Direct Shanghai franchise of Ebinoya (えびのや), a well-established Japanese tempura chain with numerous locations across Japan; vending-machine ticket ordering mirrors the Japanese shop format; all items fried fresh to order.

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Frequently asked

About Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや

Is Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや an authentic japanese restaurant in Shanghai?
Yes — Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Shanghai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや located?
Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや is located at LG2-507, Arch Walk Mall (金虹桥商场), 179 Maotai Road, Changning (flagship); also B112-113, 1000 Trees Mall, 600 Moganshan Road, Putuo; B2, Xintiandi Plaza, 333 Huaihai Zhong Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, China in the Changning / Gubei, Putuo, Xuhui (3 locations) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや?
Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Shanghai we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや?
Ebinoya 爱蝦乃家 えびのや sits in the ¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Shanghai.
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