Excellent Japanese take sandwiches and sushi. Offerings are varied but pretty much within the Sando and Sushi spectrum. Whey they offer is simply delicious. The pork Katsu Sando is delicious. Great crust, tender and juicy. The takeout Salmon and Toro Belly sushi is wonderful. Great quality and fresh. Delicious! Service was friendly and fast. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Salmon and Toro Belly sushi - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Omg, 10000/10--I absolutely love Choo Sando! Sometimes, the sushi scene in Austin feels a little extreme: you're either spending a small fortune on a high-end omakase experience, or still paying more than you'd like for fairly average sushi at a casual restaurant. Choo Sando fills that gap perfectly by offering thoughtfully prepared omakase and donburi boxes at a much more reasonable price, without sacrificing quality. Everything I've tried has tasted fresh, well balanced, and carefully assembled. I'd definitely recommend arriving early so you can choose from the full selection, since the more popular items tend to sell out quickly. They also package everything incredibly well for takeout, including their house-made soy sauce in a convenient little squeeze bottle. It's a small detail, but it makes the whole experience feel especially thoughtful and polished. Choo Sando is truly one of Austin's best hidden gems and easily one of my favorite spots for high-quality sushi at a fair price. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The hype is real. I haven't had much sushi in Austin but this is so fresh and flavorful, the best place we went to! I'm so glad I ordered online ahead of time but I did not expect the sandwiches to be gone, and they didn't have the trio sandwich on their online menu. I thought I was about to just grab it as an extra item but everything was completely gone by 1pm. We got the Itamae 10pc box: Each of Akami(bluefin tuna), Sake(salmon), Hamachi(yellowtail), Madai(sea bream), Ama ebi(sweet shrimp), Daily white fish, Hotategai(sea scallop), Aburi sake(seared salmon), Shima aji(striped jack) and Ika(squid) read more

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I stopped by Choo Sando Omakase while visiting Austin, and I'm so glad I did! One thing to know before you go: I initially thought you could order from a full menu as a walk-in, but it's actually designed as more of a grab-and-go concept. Everything is beautifully pre-packaged, and once they sell out for the day...that's it! I had my eye on one of their variety sando packs, but by the time I got there they only had one combination left (chicken sando, lobster sando, and egg salad). Since I was about to hit the road for a few hours, I decided to keep it light and went with one of their dessert sandos instead. I tried the strawberry & kiwi fruit sando, made with fresh fruit, whipped cream, and Japanese milk bread. I'll admit...at first glance I thought it was cake (which honestly wouldn't be a bad idea! ), but the soft white bread was surprisingly perfect. It balanced the sweetness beautifully, making it light, airy, and not overly sweet at all. It definitely satisfied my sweet tooth without feeling heavy. The display case was full of gorgeous sushi boxes, omakase sets, and sandos that all looked incredibly fresh and almost too pretty to eat. You can definitely tell they put a lot of care into presentation. I didn't get to try more this visit because I had a long drive ahead of me, but this is absolutely a spot I'll be back to on my next trip to Austin. Next time I'm getting there earlier before everything sells out! Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for fresh, high-quality grab-and-go Japanese bites. read more

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I got lucky and went a random morning and they had a good amount of options to choose from! While you do pay a pretty penny, I say the fish is high quality and you get what you paid for. Also, it came with miso soup and crunchy seaweed. It's grab and go so it's quick. Not much seating in there but there's a few tables. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Pro tip: Pre-order because they've been sold out by noon both times I've gone there. I've had sushi from all over and I have to say this is probably the best of freshest I've ever had. Trio Toro Box (no shellfish) - 3 pieces of fatty tuna, fatty salmon and yellowtail belly. 10/10. The caviar and other toppings were a great touch. Itamae 10pc Box - tuna, salmon, yellowtail, sea bream, sweet shrimp, white fish and I believe scallop. 10/10. The soy sauce was homemade and even their wasabi tasted fresh. For dessert, I had the fruit sando which was freshly made. You can even see them making it in the kitchen. Definitely looking forward to going back to try other items on their menu. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Trio Toro Box (top) and Itamae 10pc Box (bottom) - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The sushi 1000/10 , to die for. It was so buttery and melt in your mouth so worth it. Pricier end but it's not as pricey like an omakase. The cashier was nice and made suggestions of what sauce to get. The sandwiches were mid. Stuffed with veggies and lacked flavoring so the sauces do come in handy. It is limited seating and tight in there. More like a grab and go situation read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Salmon Toro Box I believe - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Exceptional restaurant. It's small. There's maybe 4 tables plus bar seating at the window. Perfect for a quick lunch. What they have out is what's available. Once they sell out then they will close. Everything is so fresh, especially the fish. Very organized and clean. Front of house lady was very nice and efficient. No complaints here! read more

Choo Sando Omakase - 10pc sushi box with house made soy sauce! So fresh - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

How have I never written a review for Choo Sando? Well, I love it! I think it's great and I think a testament to the quality is that even now there's a line waiting for Choo Sando to open. I went there on a Friday morning around 10:15 and I was about the 5th in line. The line was reasonable, but I like to get there early so that all the options are available. I've gone later, when there is no line, but you are limited in choices. Let's start with the food. You can definitely not go wrong. Every item is beautifully presented and a piece of art, almost too beautiful to eat, ALMOST... I've tried a variety from their sushi combinations and they're all good. I've also tried a few of the sandos and my favorite are the Pork Katsu, lobster, and egg salad. The service is always friendly. It's a small store front and seems like mostly family run, but I could be wrong about this. Often Chef Choo himself is there to help greet people at the door. If you've never been, I highly recommend. Whenever I have an excuse, I definitely stop by to treat myself. read more

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I have always heard good things about Choo Sando, but I have never gotten a chance to try it when in Austin. This time around I finally got a chance to try it and just WOW. They have fresh sushi, hot miso, amazing sandos, and delicious sauces! When we got there, we did not have a long wait time like how others have said, but they did not have a lot of items left. I would recommend coming in early and trying their sushi and sandos! read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Absolutely delicious!! We got the lobster, ebi, truffle katsu, and spider sandos. Our favorites were the lobster and and ebi. The house-made sauces are delicious as well! I can't wait till the next time I'm in Austin so I can try the pescado sando. read more

I love choo sando! Great place for Japanese sandos & really fresh sushi. Keep in mind that the sandos sell out fast, so be sure to go early if you want a good selection. You can also order ahead online for pickup, though I've only tried that for sushi. Small store & not much inside seating. Staff are friendly. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for over three years, and I was finally able to come try it! We arrived at 10:20 am Saturday (opens 10:30 am), and there were around 20 people in front of us. However, they do a great job of crowd control, and the line moved quite fast. It took us around 20 minutes to make it inside. While it is quite small inside, there is some seating. My friends and I got a bunch of different sandos and sushi. The sandos were amazing with their different sauces! All of the fish was super fresh, and the flavors were so good! Each sushi box came with a miso soup, seaweed sheets, and a homemade bottle of soy sauce with ginger and wasabi. It was definitely worth the wait and money, and I can't wait to come back the next time I'm in Austin! read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We came in around noon on a Thursday and unfortunately a lot of items were already sold out, which was a bit of a bummer. We ended up getting the chicken katsu sandwich, and the worker recommended adding the mustard which was a great call. The sandwich was really tasty overall, though I do wish we had come earlier because the bread didn't feel as fresh as it probably is earlier in the day. We also tried a sushi roll with truffle. It was very good, but definitely heavy on the truffle, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to strong flavors. Overall, solid food and friendly staff. I'd just recommend coming earlier in the day for the best selection and freshest experience. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - truffle hamachi - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I preordered a few items a week before New Year's Eve for pick up NYE. Honestly the best decision ever because it made our NYE so memorable. No waiting in line and ensure I get all the goodies we want. Select the time for pick up, checkout, and boom done in less than 5 mins. My pick up time was 12pm and when I got there, there was like maybe 10 of fruit sando and pork Sando left. The display was bare but I knew that was going to be the case so I am so happy I preordered! I got all of our favorites: 10 piece nigiris: $36 5/5 top notch quality and honestly the value is super fair. I see ppl reviews saying it's expensive but if you go to any sushi restaurant and got 10 nigiris it would cost you the same and/or more. If you are comparing all you can eat sushi, the quality is subpar and you are getting what you are paying for. I notice this 10 piece nigiri had a king salmon with truffle and like wow!! It was so good! I love that they changed it up a little for a nice little surprise than the norm. Come with soup. Spicy Tuna & Sake Don: $21 5/5 consistently the same top quality! Comes with soup and seaweed. Sake Don: $27 5/5 I am a salmon lover and this is my first time trying this one. Salmon was super yummy! Definitely hit the spot. I usually get the spicy scallop and Sake don but notice these past two times I've gotten it, the scallops are not the same as the original ones I've gotten. The scallops are small tiny ones now and the taste is simply not the same as the first time I've had it. I'm not a fan of the tiny scallops they not use. You can't waste the scallops anymore so that's why I got the Sake Don which I am glad I try something new. Comes with soup and seaweed. Katsu Sando: $14.50 5/5 still the best pork katsu I've had. The homemade house sauce is what makes it. If you want the sandwich to be crispy then come early to pick up to enjoy it. If you come later in the day, what ever they make in the morning is what's available there. They usually sell out of all items every day because they are that awesome. Truffle Katsu Sando: 5/5 $16.50 like WOW! Pork katsu is juicy paired with the truffle was such a stellar explosion of flavor in your mouth! Eating it with the in house made sauce katsu is a must. That is what makes this katsu special. I love that that bread is not thick because you get to enjoy the katsu which is the star of the Sando. Bread is soft and cabbage salad in between made it refreshing and not heavy feeling. Do I recommend Choo Sando? Absolutely ! When I came to Choo Sando, I witness a customer coming in past 12pm and complaining to the cashier why there was no more items left and just giving the staff a hard time.......Also I notice as I scroll and read reviews about the long lines (that go quick) and not getting what you want...There is an option to PREORDER and support the business. I think it's unfair to fault the business for inventory and underrate them when they give you the option to get what you want by preordering a head of time on their website. It is that simple. Don't go into the established and throw a tantrum about them almost selling out. Respect that's their business model and preorder. Zero food waste. Business is sustainable for long term and consumers to enjoy. read more

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Was super excited to try this place. I got the spicy chicken sando. Flavor wise it was good with juicy chicken and soft bread. But it was not fresh. It was just sitting in the fridge and you can definitely tell the difference. I wish they made them fresh throughout the day but they only serve them once in the morning and I came around 1:30 pm. If you want the best experience, definitely go right when they open. The sandwich has potential but freshness makes a huge difference read more

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Choo Sando is officially one of my new favorite sushi spots in Austin. It's a grab and go setup with plenty of parking, and everything comes pre packed in containers, so it's first come first served. They close at 2:30PM and once an item sells out for the day, that's it, so I'd recommend getting there earlier rather than later. I went with the spicy scallop and salmon sashimi over rice, and honestly for twenty four dollars it's one of the better deals in the city for that quality of fish. I dined in and the guy working the counter surprised me with a free miso soup, and while I was chatting with some other folks in line, one gentleman offered me a piece of the strawberry mango fruit sando, which had the softest, fluffiest bread I've had in a sandwich like that. Next time I'm coming back for the black truffle chicken sando, which caught my eye on the menu. Great food, great hospitality, and a steal for the price. This is going straight into my regular sushi rotation. read more

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Chef Choo offers grab-and-go sushi boxes that are as beautiful as they are delicious--honestly, they could be served at any fine Japanese dining establishment. The sushi is always fresh, generously cut, and reasonably priced . They also offer Japanese sandos (sandwiches) for those who prefer something other than sushi. The only downside is the wait--you'll likely need to line up even on weekdays. We usually arrive about 15 minutes before opening since the shop is quite small, with just one narrow line for pickup and a single checkout. That said, once you're inside, the line moves fairly quickly. All in all, we always enjoy the food here and love coming back--especially when we plan ahead and prepare for the wait! read more

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This is my 2nd time at Choo and I got here before they opened (learned from my last visit that this is how you get your pick of anything on the menu without an online order). Got to try their sushi and it is WONDERFUL! Lots of options for all palettes. I also got the sando sampler which was good as well. Minus 1 star because the uni wasn't quite up to the quality as the rest of the sushi, and while the egg sando was good, don't think that it compares to an actual Japanese convenience store one. BUT these are still great and worth a visit! read more

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Choo Sandoo is a really fun spot for Japanese sandos and totally worth the visit. I got the wagyu katsu sando. It was crispy, tender, and packed with flavor, with soft fluffy bread that made it all hit perfectly. Only reason it is 4 stars is because it is a little pricey and the wait can be longer than expected. Still great quality and I would definitely come back. read more

Great place if you are looking for high quality sushi to-go. I got a 10 piece sushi set right before they closed on the weekend. The presentation is beautiful, and I enjoyed most of the combinations. The price is a little steep for the amount of food, but you can tell that a lot of thought and care was put into the creation of the boxes. I would however recommend going right when they open rather than later. My sushi wasn't the freshest since it was the end of their hours. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Such a fun spot to get a quick bite. Yes it's pricey but also yes that you get your moneys worth. The fish is as good and tender as it gets, honestly just as good as all the expensive top shelf sushi restaurants. They have fresh real wasabi, home made soy, and even give you a free miso soup to go. The only con is that the rice might be a bit cold and you can just slightly tell that it might have been sitting there a little bit - now nothing compared to box sushi from like any grocery store but still you can tell the difference than the rice from a place like Soto or a good omakase. All in all - nigiri is awesome. As for the Sando, I think it's probably a 4 star. Good and fun - great value - but just doesn't compare to the sushi. Maybe I'll try some different kinds next time. I really liked the traditional katsu - esp with their pickles. read more

Togo experience. Order this online for pickup and they held onto it for me even though I was quite late because Im not from town. Staff was kind and had the togo items ready. This was $43 total. I wouldnt get this specific item again unless I was sharing with someone. It was actually so delicious. Not fishy at all. I would definitely get something smaller next time i go. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Mini don - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Choo Sando did not disappoint! The truffle hamachi roll was DELICIOUS, the truffle flavor really shined! I also tried the fried fish sando, the mustard sauce was my favorite. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - fried fish sando and truffle roll! - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My family had lunch here this weekend. We waited about an hour in line and by the time we got in, I would say about a 1/2 the sushi was sold out. We were able to grab a bunch of things though (ended up getting too much, probably overdoing it to make sure we got to try everything we wanted). There is seating for ~15 people inside but we had no problem finding a table. Vast majority of folks carry out their purchases. Granted we ordered too much (probably enough for 2 full meals), this place is quite expensive. Prices to match a $$$ sit down such restaurant. Our meal was close to $300 (w/ no alcohol to boost that price). Generally, the sushi was good (to sometimes very good). I would have been satisfied if this were the quality of the food at a nice sit down restaurant. That said, for this price, I would not wait in line again, I would just go to a nice sit down restaurant. A minor complaint is that even though I'm a big fan of truffle, the use of the truffle oil was overdone on quite a few of the sushi. Since you're picking pre-packaged bento-style boxes, you don't really get to pick whether you want the truffles on top or not. My favorite dish was the Lobster sando (which I had later in the day), Overall, an experience I'm glad I got to try one, not sure I'd do it again. P.S. This trip was planned months ago so I even set a reminder to pre-order the sushi. It appears that generally you order it 2-3 days in advance so I set a reminder 3 days out. But when I tried, it said the next pick-up date was a week out. It would be good if the website mentions a specific time period to order things ahead of time instead of "it changes from time to time." read more

Definitely preorder online or go early to snag your food! I picked up a pre-order in the afternoon an hour before closing, and they were completely sold out. While we sat down and ate, I felt like the staff were itching to close shop and leave... which made the experience feel a little uncomfortable. But the food was beautiful and seemed crafted with love, and the packaging was neat and tidy. The order came with miso soup. There is also a self serve water / sauce / utensils area as well. ** Sando itchi sampler box: favorites were the bulgogi beef (in the form of a thick meat patty) and the tamago (Japanese egg salad), with the first being flavorful and hearty and the latter being creamy and mild in flavor. The others actually tasted pretty similar, with the exception of the miso salmon. I personally don't like goat cheese (no modifications allowed), but MT enjoyed it more. The bread wasn't soft like milk bread but maybe that was because we picked up our order at the end of the day. We also ended up using their homemade sauces for each bite for some extra flavor. ** Truffle pork sando: definitely for die-hard truffle fans! Fragrant and tasted of lots of truffle. The meat was thick but not too dry (yay katsu sauce). ** Sushi: I loved how a printed description of each fish came with the sampler box. Each piece had a little flavor topping so I didn't really need the soy sauce-- tasty and fresh! But the rice was a cold and on the hard side, so maybe these are meant to be eaten after sitting out fora little longer? I would order just sashimi instead of nigiri in the future. It was nice to try and support a local business. If I lived in the area, it would be great to snag one of their smaller variety sando boxes in the morning for an easy and filling meal, but I probably wont be pre-ordering again. Give them a try! read more

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teaser: tbh I dont think the sandos are anything outstanding BUT the sushi is great Choo Sando is busy, bustling, and hyped for good reason. I arrived right when they open at 10:30 AM and waited in line outside for about 40 minutes. The line stretched through the complex. Inside, there is a hightop seating area as well as a couple tables to eat at. Choo Sando is a grab and go place, so you just pick what you want and pay! So super fast process. They have a ton of different sandwich options. I got the mixed box so I could try one of each and I also tried the sushi! There is a mini sauce bar of spicy sauce, katsu, and a mustard based sauce for dipping. All were good. There is also a water machine and a restroom in case you need it in the store. In-depth Food Review + Breakdown: 1) Katsu Sando - Pretty decent, it tastes as you would expect. 2) Tamago - I didn't really like this one too much. Just an egg sandwich 3) Beef bulgogi - it's like a beef meatloaf sandwich. Not too much flavor 4) Strawberry - I was excited for this one, but it is what it is.. cream and bread and strawberries 5) Chicken Katsu - very similar to the katsu sando 6) Spicy Chicken - tastes just like the chicken one.. 7) Pescado - I liked the taste of the tartar sauce! 8) Miso Salmon Katsu - had goat cheese, so this one was unique. Not much miso taste in my opinion 9) Daily sushi box - FIRE!! I loved their sushi, so fresh and amazing quality fish. Not fishy, tender, good quality and taste. I loved the HOTATEGAI. All the nigiri pieces tasted amazing. 10) Sushi box with roll - I liked the sushi roll, very big, and tasty Final Verdict: Skip the sandos, get the sushi. I would come back for the sushi. It is quite pricey though. read more

Came here at 10:30 (opening on a Friday). There were about 15 people in line ahead of me. The line moves fast and is very organized. There was a ton of selection across the sushi and sandos. I was here for the sandos, and I got two packages of the mixed: one had spicy chicken katsu, egg salad, and pork katsu (I think), and the other had strawberry, spicy chicken again, and shrimp. Everything was phenom! Some people have noted that the sandwiches are messy- yep. They stuff a ton of stuff in them and the bread is delicious but small. But I really enjoyed them all- my highlights were the strawberry, egg salad, and the perfect sweet/spicy chicken katsu. I will be so bold to say I think this was the best whipped cream of my life. The sushi all looked insanely good- like magazine level prettiness. I did give 4 start though because I do feel the prices are pretty damn high, The sandwiches are about $13-20 depending on ingredient, and based on portion it feels like they should be about $9-$16. And the sushi is really expensive- a roll will run you starting at $18-20 and it goes up from there. But I'm not a sushi connoisseur and maybe the fish quality deserves those prices. People were certainly buying it. The other reason for the 4 stars is I found the younger gentleman working the register today (1/16) to be rude. When I asked to have my two sandwich packs rung up separately because I wanted to expense one, he cut me off as I was saying just that and said "I know how expensing works". Uh great, I wasn't going to explain it to you, just making conversation lol. I will come back for more sandos and to support a local business- their story is very heartwarming. read more

Wow Choo Sando is INCREDIBLE. My roommate picked these up for lunch on a work day and wow it was amazing. Fish was SO fresh and so much food. The strawberry sandwich was also unbelievable. Worth the hype & worth the cost - go try it and thank me later!!!! read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I saw this place recommended on TikTok, and I was excited to try! I arrived at 11 AM on a Saturday. They open at 10:30 AM and they close whenever they sell out. When I arrived, there were eight people in front of me. I waited about 10 minutes until I was able to get to the store. Inside, there is bar seating, and a few small tables. All of the sandos and bentos are so aesthetic! I got two sandos, the ebi and the beef truffle. If you want to try a variety of sandaos, check the very left side of the display, near the check out. Here you will find some of their mixed sando boxes, where you can get three different flavors in one box. The sandos range from $14 to around $20. Some of their specialty sandos, such as the beef truffle flavor, aren't in their mixed sand boxes. The service was very nice! The employee recommended the homemade Katsu sauce to pair with the truffle sando. I also like how they have a water filter machine and to-go containers prepared for the sauces. The sandos were delicious! The bread did not get soggy, even after I ate some leftovers the next day. I liked the truffle one more. I thought I had a more unique flavor than the ebi/shrimp. The ebi is a shrimp katsu breaded in panko. For the truffle, I liked the Katsu sauce that the employee recommended. It helped cut down the richness and oiliness from the truffle flavor. There's a sign inside that says their sandwiches are good to be at room temperature for 72 hours. You can reheat with the microwave or a toaster oven. Or just eat them from the fridge the next day. This is a great not so hidden gem in Austin, I will definitely be coming back again! read more

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This place is so cute for a light but filling lunch. We went to grab some food before hitting Barton Springs and it was the perfect picnic pick me up. The place is quite small but charming and has a couple open fridges for you to choose from several sandwiches and sushi options. Everything is fresh and made that day, and your options are limited to what they have in stock in the fridge. Walk-ins are accepted from 10:30am to 2pm. All you do is pick your food and pay at the counter. I wanted to try the tamago egg salad but we arrived at 12 and they were out of stock so we ended up getting the chicken and spicy chicken katsu along with the strawberry and cream sando. All three were DELICIOUS. They also had a couple of sauces for you to put on each. One was a savory mustard type sauce and the other was a sweet and spicy chilli. Our order total for the three types of sandwiches was around $40 which i feel is fair. You can order in advance to guarantee getting what you want but it requires you to put in the order two days in advance. Overall, I would totally recommend this to anyone in need of a quick bite!! If I was in college I would be here everyday! Super healthy and yummy :) read more

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a fast casual sushi and japanese sandwhich spot. make sure to go right when they open as there will be a line and items will start selling out. i went around 30 minutes after they opened and waited around 20 minutes and all their fruit sandwiches were gone along with limited options for the savory sandwiches. while i didn't try any sushi. it looked very fresh and high quality. i tried the pork katsu sandwich. i think i had higher expectations as the soft fluffy bread was quite thin and the pork kastu was no longer crispy. additionally the add on kastu sauce isn't the typical kastu sauce which was off putting. the spicy sauce was more sweet. overall the staff are very friendly but i think its over priced. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - pork kastu sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Last time I came here randomly and grabbed Sandos which was amazing but this time I preordered their daily sushi box. OMG, it's like the freshest and most delicious sushi I ever tasted! I'm never going to a sushi restaurant again! Highly recommend pre ordering if you haven't try their daily sushi box. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Daily sushi box - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Big big fan of Choo. Be mindful, you've got to get their early (or preorder) though or they will run out! We got the Katsu and the 10 piece sushi box. Big hit! Absolutely worth the price. The sushi box came with a house made soy sauce and fresh wasabi and ginger as well! I'll definitely be back! read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not sure what I was expecting but this is like a grab and go situation. There's a fridge area in the front and you grab what you want. We went at like 12 on a Saturday and they had no sushi and limited sandwich options. I was very very surprised by the size and the price (it's really expensive for a sandwich). However the quality is pretty solid and there's more food than what it seems like. I got the spicy chicken sandwich and the chicken katsu. The spicy chicken sandwich has a little slaw that's similar to kimchi but not fermented. The flavors can get really redundant after a while but still good. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - top: chicken katsu bottom: spicy chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

THE BIG: Located in North Central Austin, right off of burnet road. This place used to be a table outside a church and now has evolved into a full blown brick and mortar. Plenty of parking outside in the parking lot. THE BLACK AND WHITE: One of our friends got lunch to go from Choo Sando and we had a feast for lunch! Unpacking the items looked great and beautifully presented. We got two lunch sushi boxes, two daily sushi box which had a variety of sushi pieces taht included blue fine tuna, salmon, hamachi, sea bream, and scallop. It tasted fresh and was so good. Also we got the mini chirashi don, which had a good assortment of sashimi on top of sushi rice. For the sandwiches, we got the pork cutlet katsu sando and it was nicely portioned out in 3 sections, which is the perfect ratio for a nice single bite. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, damage done was around $120 for two lunch sushi boxes, a mini chirashi don, and a katsu sando. Delicious bites in all items and definitely a must try. read more

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Although not really a hidden gem anymore, Choo Sando Omakase is a great grab and go concept if you are craving high quality sushi, chirashi bowls, and Sandos. When I arrived on a Saturday afternoon, the line was pretty long but consistently moving. The wait was about 10-15 minutes, and when you enter the store you are greeted with a display full of options. My partner and I decided to try the 10 piece nigiri set and a sando set that featured three of their Sando flavors. The nigiri was so good and the fresh was very fresh. My favorite cuts of fish were the salmon, hamachi, madai, and akami. The different combinations they created for each piece work very well, and the rice to fish ratio was perfect. With this set they give you a miso soup and some of their homemade soy sauce. The sandos were also good, but I think the sushi is the star at this restaurant. The restaurant doesn't have a lot of seating, so plan to eat your food elsewhere. Overall, I would definitively give Choo Sando Omakase a visit again, and definitely try one of their other sushi platters. Also, they seem to sell out of items on the weekend so try to avoid planning your visit when they are close to closing as they may not have what you want! read more

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High quality chirashi bowls and sandos. Definitely expensive but pretty good. Unfortunately you have to reserve 2 days in advance or there's a chance there will be nothing less for pickup by noon. I love the chirashi bowls because they come with seaweed so you can make your own sushi rolls. Love that it comes with pickles and lots of ikura. Only wish there was more rice and it wasn't enough for the amount of fish/veggies and seaweed. Lobster sando was too spicy for me so I wouldn't order it again but would like to try the other ones. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sakura don. - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is THE PLACE to go for takeout sushi. The fish tastes as fresh with good flavor. I appreciated the complimentary miso soup and homemade soy sauce too. There's a few tables inside to eat after you grab your food. The prices are also very reasonable for the high quality of the ingredients. Also shout out to this concept where everything is laid out with descriptions and prices so you know exactly what you're getting. Even better than a menu with photos. read more

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I highly recommend preordering your food to avoid waiting and missing out on something you wanted. I got two different sake don and they were so fresh and the cuts were so thick. I love the homemade soy sauce and how light it is. Bonus points for it coming in a reusable bottle. Inside is small but clean and happy. The staff was kind and helpful in guiding people around. It's my go to for sandos and dons in Austin. read more

Choo Sando Omakase - Sandwiches Near Me - Austin, Texas