We've been to both Sushi Japon & Hibachi Grill locations in Austin, and at this point I feel like…read morethey deserve their flowers because they are consistently THAT good. This isn't necessarily an every-week dinner for us price-wise--hibachi can definitely be a splurge--but if we could justify going every week, we absolutely would. It is hands-down some of the best hibachi I've ever had. And hibachi seems simple enough: great meat, fried rice, fresh vegetables, sauces. But when it's done REALLY well, apparently there is a huge difference, because Japon has completely ruined mediocre hibachi for me. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, the meat is always cooked beautifully, the vegetables are perfect, the rice is ridiculous, and I could probably consume an irresponsible amount of their sauces. The food is actually so good that it inspired me to start buying fresh vegetables, good meat, rice, yum yum sauce and sriracha and making my own little version at home. It isn't Japon, obviously, but that's how much we love this food. What really deserves recognition, though, is their consistency. We've visited both locations, they've been absolutely SLAMMED, and somehow the service is still exceptional. We've never sat around forever waiting to be acknowledged or wondering where our server went. The staff is attentive, friendly and efficient every single time we've gone. The atmosphere at both locations is beautiful and lively, and of course there's the whole experience of watching your meal prepared right in front of you. Even the little details make it feel like a complete dining experience--from sitting down with a cold Topo Chico and fresh lemon to the little orange treat at the end. It's one of those restaurants where you leave already thinking about the next time you can justify going back. Yes, dinner for two can turn into a splurge. But we've never walked out feeling like the experience wasn't worth it. The quality of the food, atmosphere and consistently excellent service keeps us coming back. If you're craving hibachi in Austin, Sushi Japon is absolutely worth trying. Both locations have been fantastic for us. 10/10. If my budget had its way, we'd be regulars. If my stomach had its way, we'd live there.

Absolute dump of a place. The food was terrible, the service was worse, and to top it off they…read moreseated us in the far corner of the hibachi table with stacks of dirty dishes right in front of us -- felt like we were sitting in the kitchen. The inside looks run down and dirty as well. The timing and service were completely off. After all the food was already served and we had started eating, they finally asked if we wanted sauce. Zero attention to detail or basic hibachi restaurant etiquette. The lobster was rubbery, the steak was tough and hard to chew, and honestly everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Complete waste of money. You're better off going to Panda Express , it's cheaper and honestly tastes 10x better.

A sleek downtown escape where modern Japanese meets urban polish. Fresh sashimi and nigiri,…read moremouthwatering A5 Wagyu bites, plus inventive cocktails and top-tier. The vibe is relaxed yet buzzing just expect some noise on weekend nights. Easy 10/10 The manager also checked in with my table which made me feel welcome.

Amazing service. Amazing food…read more Amazing space. We popped in here hoping for a table and they had one last table available in the bar area. Layelle was our waitress and she was awesome. She was very fast and never let our drinks go empty. She recommended some amazing dishes that we were a bit skeptical about, but I'm so glad she explained the flavors to us. Everything she recommended was a burst of flavor in your mouth. The quail egg is a MUST TRY! There's so many different textures and flavors I was wanting more. For dessert I ordered he matcha crème brûlée and was wowed by the matcha flavor. This spot is delicious and in a great location!

It's a bit run down but the staff is always super friendly and the food is great even if you don't…read moreget the hibachi table.

We had a great time celebrating our anniversary with family. But we had the worst server on earth…read moreat our table, he was comically bad and extremely forgetful. We had so ask for everything thrice. The chef was awesome!!!

This place serves happy hour from 4-6PM Monday - Friday, so we obviously had to come check out the…read morediscounted drinks food items! HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Lychee Margarita -- It was refreshing to see a margarita version of the traditional Lychee Martini. 2. Chicken Kara-age -- I loved their tangy and sweet dipping sauce that came with the fried chicken bites. It tasted like it had some fish sauce infused if you like that flavor. 3. Mini Sushi Tacos (2pc) -- Very delicious twist on the traditional taco! It was the perfect ratio of rice, fish, and avocado, and the crispy sushi shell worked perfectly! I wish they were bigger though haha. The stars of the show were definitely the Wagyu Land & Sea Sushi Roll and their infamous Uni Pasta. The Wagyu was very tender (almost melted in the mouth) and it felt like eating a "Surf & Turf" but on a roll! As for the pasta, WOW! The poached egg made the pasta extra creamy and the sea urchin and truffle flavors complimented each other so well. I'm so glad they waited to serve us this dish at the very end -- couldn't have ended the experience in a better way! Although our table size was small for our party of 2, the waiters were diligently taking dishes off of our table as we finished them. The service was wonderful, and we'll definitely be back again!

This happy hour is PHENOMENAL, with a mix of sushi and hot plates I would absolutely recommend. The…read morefish at Soto is so fresh. I have been thinking about the Akami Nigiri since I left. The service here was great. The servers always follow up on food, and my water was never empty. This is the perfect date night spot.

OMG!!!! This place is amazing. I can't explain how hard it is to find a place that serves fresh…read moresushi like this for reasonable prices. I specifically came for the uni, but the ankimo blew my mind. Definitely wasn't expecting that. This is definitely my new favorite spot. Service was impeccable, manager is beyond friendly, our server was the biggest sweetheart. We will be back!!

My husband and I got Kome for dinner on a friday around 6:50 pm without a reservation. We waited…read morefor a good 40 minutes before we got seated. We ordered their tuna poke appetizer, trio roll, austin FC roll, and the matcha maker drink. Matcha Maker was a whiskey drink, tasted pretty fruity and was actually delicious. The whiskey taste comes later. The tuna poke was good, it came with 5-6 chunks of raw tuna with some avocados, which sat on top of some seaweed salad, and had 5 pieces of tortilla chips to pair with. The trio roll and austin fc roll were both delicious. The trio roll had no flavor, as it had 3 different sashimis, but was perfect with soy sauce and wasabi. The austin fc roll came with eel sauce and their house sauce, it was good on it's own. We were starving by the time the food came, since it did take a while as it was crowded.....like every seat in the house was taken! Dinner is izakaya style which is basically tapas or smaller/shareable plates vs entree style dishes. Lunch menu has more options, including bento boxes which we'll have to try next time! Our server was attentive and nice. Overall, definitely recommend. It is more on the pricier side, but it is worth it. Only thing I would do different is bringing a jacket. We came when there was that odd storm and it was freezing inside the restaurant.

Please note that this review in only for hibachi. I cannot vouch for the sushi…read more We dine at Nagoya a few times per year and have been doing so the last 10 years. This is a great celebration place, as the grill/table seats 8-10 people. They make a big deal out of special occasions--they've banged a gong and had us pose with a katana for a birthday picture. All hibachi entrees are cooked on the grill in front of you. There are several proteins to choose from: chicken, scallops, shrimp, lobster, and various cuts of beef. The dinner entrees also include soup, salad, mixed vegetables, and two shrimp. Upgrade your rice to fried rice for an additional charge--must not miss. There is also a 10 and under kids menu with generous portions and great prices. Generally, there are three chefs that rotate amongst the tables. They each put on a show--flipping and tossing utensils and one of the chefs adds quite a bit of comedy and another level of skill. They also have everyone try to catch bits of shrimp that are launched through the air. Unfortunately, one of the chefs, who has been there for years, comes across as disinterested and, to make it worse, he doesn't season the food very much, so it comes out bland. That being said, recommend.

I sat at the bar with friends. The bartender, who I believe was also the restaurant manager, was…read morefriendly and attentive. I ordered the peach martini; it was good but a little sweet for me. My first roll was good, but I'd skipped lunch so ordered a second roll. The Nagoya roll was amazing! Everything was so fresh, and the composition was perfect! I wasn't aware of this restaurant before, but I will definitely be back.

Well, it's time for a Soto update. This makes number three if you are keeping score. Soto is a…read moreperfect place for you to celebrate a special occasion, date night, or let's go have some 5-star sushi. Soto consistently delivers beyond fresh sushi and straight from Japan specialties. Want to mix some meat with your sushi? Then go for their imported Wagyu beef. It will melt in your mouth. The prices are certainly not on the "all you can eat" sushi restaurant scale, but you are paying premium for premium. On this visit, we arrived during their happy hour. Do check out their HH menu; it is more than generous. I'm not going to bore you with our selections, but the sushi is so tender and fresh that you are insulting the chef and the fish by adding soy sauce and wasabi! One highlight was the Spicy Tuna Katsu Maki; this entrée is wrapped in a seaweed cone with asparagus, avocado, wasabi mayo, and eel sauce. Another was Uni from their imported from Japan menu. My oh my, it was so fresh and creamy! If you do not want to break the bank, their HH and lunch specials will do you right. Do make reservations if you wish to sit at the sushi bar. Speaking of bars, they have a full bar and their martinis are perfectly made. You can expect 5-star service at this 5-star restaurant. Who would have thunk that one of the best sushi restaurants (IMHO) in Austin would be in the CP and located in a strip mall next to the Dollar Tree store!

I got to try the omakase here and boy was it delicious! I've never had omakase before and forgive…read moreme for my notes are not the most detailed because I was too busy eating. We picked the regular Omakase which was $160 per person and it came with 18 bites. We were given a few extra because we were celebrating early. Oyster and Japanese small mountain peach wakamoma Flounder miso sauce plum purée Fire salmon Lobster tempura Yellowtail Hamachi Tuna with wasabi purée and fried taro caramel Salmon with strawberry, truffle, plum purée and tempura cream Sea green and eye snapper Tuna flight (tuna belly tuna fat tuna cheek Redstrip jack Kambachi amberjack Fujisan white salmon Japanese scallop Fatty tuna with house made potato chip truffle and cilantro Wagyu you grill yourself Amberjack with Fuji apple and foam Yuzu sorbet ball with Thai basil Matcha tiramisu for dessert - This was soooo good. Definitely get it even if it doesn't come with the omakase. I really really enjoyed it.

What can I say OH MY BOI YOU GOTTA SUPPORT I stayed in…read moreAustin was hungry as hell one night needed something to eat stumbled upon this food truck and this was a nice nice food truck to fine I loved it if I ever come back to Austin I will be eating here FOR THE SURE I had enough for breakfast and lunch the next day BUT GUESS WHAT it was even more better than BEFORE the next DAY Swear when I say I ate everything is a nice meal for your price of money when I say I ate everything for dinner breakfast and lunch baby one is good for a person that's not a big eater shout out to the cooks please bring one to COLUMBUS OHIO FYI I don't have no pictures because I forgot to take them before I start you with my fat self lol but promise you it's well worth it

Clean area for a food truck! My husband loves this place! The service is always nice and fast!…read more Only issue with jays is they were a bit inconsistent with location! And being open!

We've visited Round Rock for about three years, and this was our first time visiting this hibachi…read moregrill. What a great experience! Our hibachi chef, Fernando, was absolutely amazing--funny, entertaining, and genuinely attentive throughout the meal. He had us laughing the entire time, and the food was delicious. The restaurant was also very clean, from the dining area to the tables, plates, and overall presentation. You can tell they take pride in maintaining a welcoming environment. I highly recommend this place, but if you're lucky enough to get Fernando as your chef, it takes the experience from 80% to 100%!

1 star. The $5…read moreappetizer promotion is advertised as a great deal, but apparently there's a catch: it's only available if you sit at the bar. If you're sitting in the dining area, they won't honor the same promotion, even though it's the exact same restaurant and the appetizer is normally $9. I've been allowed to order the $5 appetizer from the dining area before, so being told tonight that it was suddenly not allowed--and having an argument with the waiter over it--was extremely frustrating. What makes this even more ridiculous is that we regularly come here and spend around $200 for four people. We've been repeat customers, and you would think there would be some common sense and consideration when dealing with a regular customer over a $4 appetizer. I understand having different promotions for different areas, but this feels like a silly, unnecessarily rigid policy, especially when the distinction isn't particularly clear. The $4 difference isn't the issue--it's the principle and how the situation was handled. Unfortunately, over this experience and the way it was handled, we will not be coming back. Losing regular customers who routinely spend $200+ over a $4 appetizer seems like a pretty poor business decision.

My Wife and I came here to enjoy the Omakase prepared by Chef Yoshi Okai for my birthday. Met a…read morecouple sitting adjacent to us who comes to this spot every single year right before their house gets swarmed with activity for the holidays. I love the calm before the storm put yourself first feeling and we might do that too! Chef and his assistants were all amazing & intentional when serving, plating, and crafting each piece for us. Wait staff was very polite & professional as well. Felt luxuriously taken care of. Will for sure go back. This is one of my favorite spots in Austin.

Otoko is one of the best omakase restaurants in Austin. The rice is perfectly made. The food tastes…read moresublime. I went for both the traditional and sushi-focused omakases. It's a personal preference but I liked the sushi-focused omakase better, but you can't go wrong with either.