Chef Yoshida’s Ebesu in downtown Plano exceeds expectations with great sushi, baby ribs, salads, Japanese fare, and French desserts, according to a Local Profile article. They say,
““I want to satisfy every customer,” Chef Koji Yoshida tells me. “And I want to close the gap between expectations and reality.”
For Chef Yoshida and his downtown Plano establishment Ebesu, the expectations are big. In 2022, he was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award — an honor that Chef compares to the Oscars of food. “But to be honest, before that, I didn’t know what the James Beard Award was,” he says. Ebesu continues to be lauded with praise, making best-of lists for Dallas and its surrounding cities.”
Their menu is a feast for the senses. The carefully crafted selection of dishes features a mix of traditional Japanese flavors and inventive, modern twists.
- Red Wine Braised Beef
- Fried Sawagani
- Salmon Kama
- Toro Tartare
- Toyosu Sampler
- Blue Fin Sampler
- Cowboy Roll
- Uni
Chef Yoshida’s exceptional Japanese food at Ebesu in downtown Plano satisfies all taste buds, with a varied menu that aims to please everyone. Despite being nominated for a James Beard Award, Chef remains humble and focused on delivering better-than-average food. He hopes to introduce Japanese cuisine to more people in Texas and make his restaurant a place where everyone can enjoy a great meal.