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Aburi TORA

4.5 (50 reviews)
Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Christine T.

conveyor belt sushi in a nice & modern ambiance ok and pretty fresh sushi, our favorite is the ABURI SCALLOP SUSHI (get this!), aesthetic tableware that is stoneware originally would give maybe give 1 more star, but had such a horrible INEDIBLE food... crazy they were charging $20 FOR ONE PIECE for this. It was the wagyu uni, and the meat cut was NOT wagyu. It was extremely chewy, no one could bite it and the piece looked like straight tendon/ fat. I'm in disbelief. Granted the servers were nice enough to take it off our bill, but how can you serve that!! Not only serve that, but charge an absurd amount. Sorry but won't be back nor recommend.

Lori H.

Nice new spot that opened recently. Our server explained the dining process and checked in on us to ensured we had everything we needed. We ordered our food and drinks on the tablet, which had detailed descriptions and pictures, and then the food arrived on the conveyor belt. The entire process is quick and simple.

Omar M.

I had such high expectations for this place as it's the first of many businesses that so many hope for in East Village. The ambiance would have been great had it not been for the mop water, sewage-esk odor that was all around their service counter by the employee corner. For a Friday night, they had sold out of seemingly half their fish listed in their menu. See the pictures for yourself. Maybe they're still working out how much fish to stock up on for the weekend, but this wasn't a soft open. It was a Friday night several weeks in after opening. Tastes were typical sushi and presentation average. Prices were high and service was decent. They (servers, runners) could work on being more personable and maybe practice smiling?

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Rachel W.

Aburi TORA is a hidden gem that I will be recommending to friends and family who seek a fun conveyor belt sushi restaurant experience. I came in for lunch and was blown away by their lunch specials. Not only are they a great value, but the quality is insane for the price. You truly feel like you're getting an upscale sushi experience without the upscale price tag. The fish quality rivals some of the best sushi spots in Austin, and I don't say that lightly. Every piece was incredibly fresh, buttery, and clean-tasting. The kind of sushi where the fish literally melts in your mouth. You can taste the care and precision in every bite. It's rare to find a place that balances affordability with this level of quality, but Aburi Tora absolutely nails it. Whether you're a sushi lover or just getting into it, this spot is a must. I'm already counting down the days until I go back.

Rachel B.

We went during their soft opening a bit ago and were quite impressed with the quality of the fish from this type of sushi restaurant. The restaurant is rather large (and off the beaten path on Parmer). You order from the digital pad on your table and the sushi comes via express next to the table. Service was quick. Sushi was decent. Prices were okay. We really liked the sweet potato fries. The pressed sushi is fun. The desserts were delicious. Prices add up fast because it's so easy to order just one more.

Sirio B.

A very welcome addition to the conveyor belt sushi scene in Austin, this is basically a more upscale Kura concept with handcrafted sushi. The locale is very nice, with a modern feel to it. We went around the opening and it was very clean and sleek. Ordering is done via a tablet, and sushi comes out via a track system. The sushi was good, but the portions were small. We spent about $80 and left hungry. The sushi we got was beautiful though and made with care. We also had 2 rolls never come out and had to remind our server twice to see what was going on, as they forgot after the first reminder. This left us waiting for a good 20 minutes- Which is awkward for this kind of concept. Otherwise its a welcome addition to the sushi scene. If you like Battera (pressed sushi) Aburi is worth checking out.

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Vivian L.

High quality fish with delicious seasoned rice. Food is made to order and delivered on a conveyor belt. Unlike other restaurants where the food is continuously on the belt. Interior is sleek and modern. Great for casual dining or date night.

Leila L.

I didn't know what to expect out of this place. I went with a friend on their grand opening day. We joined the Yelp waitlist but still had to wait an additional 15 minutes after the estimated time. We got seated and the ambiance is pretty intimate. The conveyor belt feels hidden and you don't really notice sitting with other people even though there are booths everywhere. It's not super big but the mirrors are really deceiving. We ordered a good amount of sushi and small dishes. Everything was great and came out promptly. We spent about $100 between the two of us, which seemed reasonable given the amount of food. I enjoyed everything and didn't need soy sauce (which they don't recommend anyway). The menu is a little hard to use though. The interface could use some work. I imagine with more people it might be challenging to order. I also found it a little odd that we couldn't just order drinks when we were sat; we were directed to always use the tablet. Otherwise, I'm happy for this place! Would recommend for a date night!

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Patrick W.

I was in awe of this minimalist, modern restaurant in Manor! This is a classy sushi restaurant in a new complex built a few minutes from downtown Manor. If you're in love with sushi as I am, you don't have to travel that far. Come as you are, but you will feel like you need to dress up for this occasion. You don't need to bring cash only your credit card. This is how is done these days. Really enjoyed the conveyor belt at this particular restaurant. It doesn't feel cheap as One might feel. The food swishes up in minutes from the kitchen and you're ready to eat. What I enjoyed the most is that it, the Nigiri and sushi rolls already flavored so you won't need to do it with much soy sauce unless that's what you're into. The table service was wonderful. You should come and visit before it becomes too trendy over there. Really looking forward to coming back. The prices weren't that steep. Parking was not an issue and really enjoyed visiting the new digs around

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Scarlett T.

We came here twice. The first time was during their grand opening. Service was great and the food came out pretty fast and hit to order. Both times we came on a Saturday for dinner and we did not have to wait to be seated. You order your food on the tablet. If you want alcohol, you will need to push the call for help button and a waiter/waitress will check your ID to over pass the screen for you to order alcohol. Without the employee over ride you can only order nonalcoholic drinks. Here's what we ordered: * 2 aburi Chu-toro- 4/5 I like this one than the salmon one * 2 ABURI salmon Oshi- 2/5: there is a lot of rice and the salmon is very thin. It's smoky and still yummy. Rice is seasoned well and you are not suppose to dip in soy sauce to eat this one. * 3 salmon sashimi - 5/5 super yummy! * 2 chu toro- 5/5 super fresh and melt in your mouth! * 1 aburi scallop oshi - 5/5 truffle taste is so well balanced with the scallop I like this one rhe most out of the aburi style * 5 Akami bluefin tuna - 5/5 so good! Quality is on par with Uchiko Uchi places. High quality and just a good nigir! * 2 shio scallop - 5/5 scallop Heaven , my favorite! * 1 karage chicken 1/5 : nothing special * 1 sea urchin - 2/5 better than most places but not the best uni I had. It was creamy but I won't order it again * 1 chopped scallop gunkan 1/5 creamy and tasteless. Not balance and took away from scallop. Bland creamy *4 salmon nigiri : 5/5 what a great value and definite satisfy my salmon craving! * 2 hotate scallop : 4/5 I couldn't taste the difference in this scallop versus the $4 scallop. *yellow tail hamachi nigiri: 5/5 so good * 1 Tora roll: 2/5 it was ok but nothing special. * 2 yellow tail hamachi nigiris - 5/5 tasty *2 sea bream: 1/5 chewy. * unagi: 5/5 the best unagi nigiri I had. Balance of flavor and the eel melts in your mouth . Definitely a favorite * 1 fried oysters $8- 1/5 came out piping hot so be careful biting into the fried oyster because it will burn your mouth. I was disappointed because the oyster flavor was very minimum and you can barely taste the oyster. Super crispy batter. * chestnut cake - 1/5 it was soggy and not good * 6 aburi shrimp Ebi- 5/5 the seasoning and cream basil is so freaking good! * yuzu sherbet: 5/5 definitely the best dessert on the menu ! Love how refreshing and light it was. The strawberry compote pair so well with it! * electric jellyfish beer 5/5: different and good I wish they had highball drinks like how many restaurants offer in Japan! There were very limited drink options. Do I recommend this place? Yes I do feel the first time we were here the food was better. The second time it was good but a few of the nigiris the don't put the topping and we didn't realize it until we ate it. Overall I love the concept with the conveyor bringing out the food fresh to order and how fast the food comes out. Great experience and high quality sushi at a reasonable price. Great place for date night and dine with friends .

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Sarah K.

The food was so good. We came on the first day they added it to the menu. HIGHLY suggest this - so so good and the bread is like crispy and soft. All of the food was delicious. I eat a lot so I did need like 10 orders of food but so so delic

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justine h.

I've tried the aburi at the Austin ghost kitchen a few years back but wasn't very impressed. However, I really loved Aburi Tora! The space feels very sleek and swanky and larger than the actual square footage by some clever use of mirrors. It's definitely on the pricier end for conveyor belt sushi but everything tasted fresh and I really liked the charred options. Would definitely come back again.

Emily Y.

Excited to have a sushi spot so close by! Overall good experience with some areas for improvement. Prices felt fair for what you're getting with the quality and size depending on what you order. Felt like a slightly upscale version of conveyor belt sushi. Ended up going twice, once at 3pm on 2/14 Saturday and second around 6pm on a Wednesday. Probably because of how new the place is and the holiday, the first time was quite crowded. There was no waitlist system at the time beyond the server coming by the waiting area and asking us who was next in line. Seems like Yelp waitlist has been implemented since. The iPad we used then was also not responsive half the time. Wednesday had no wait, but still a good amount of people dining. The ambiance had dimmer mood lighting too in the evening. The servers both times were super nice, though needed to flag them down as they were always busy clearing plates or helping customers. The booth walls were quite high, so it almost felt like there was an illusion of privacy for our party which was nice. The menu was a bit confusing to navigate and there seemed to be 2 versions of it that we'd somehow tab to, but then the items were arranged in different orders and we'd click through pages of the menu to find what we wanted. Did like the order history listing out item, quantity, and total price for transparency as well as the confirmation on the iPad when items arrived. Foodwise, I'd stick to the J. ABURI style and traditional nigiris. The Aburi sushi felt like too much rice and sauce with not enough fish for the taste balance and cost. Personally loved the J. Aburi torched smokey taste and the freshness of the the more traditional nigiris, including the ikura. Brussel sprouts taste wise wasn't bad, but texture wise seemed a bit soggy on the inside while almost burnt on the outside. Udon was mid. The wasabi and ginger were surprisingly good though. Random request, but any chance of making a J. Aburi style scorched flounder? Both times, my group ended up repurposing the sushi plate that came out as a personal plate since the only personal dishware we had were our small sauce dishes. Any chance of just having a small plate to eat off of with the initial table set? Will be back again at some point, but probably more for smaller groups willing to spend a bit for a special occasion.

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