Cute mom and pop sushi restaurant owned by two older Japanese people. Sushi is fresh and they also serve Japanese curry and other authentic Japanese dishes. I tried the chirashi, sake don, donburi, chicken katsu, and mackerel so far and everything was delicious. It's our go to spot for a comfort meal. read more

TLDR: Pro: authentic Japanese restaurant with food prepped to order Con: lunch menu is minimum two item order which wasn't clear, and they prepare the food with way too much salt The restaurant is authentic which was a huge win for me. The lunch menu wasn't very straightforward so when I got my bill in the end I was a little surprised to see it came to $18, instead of $10. I guess I could have asked when I ordered, but the menu clearly lists mackerel is $8.50, so I didn't quite get that the lady/owner/mgr meant you have to order two entree items for the lunch menu, so its not like a typical lunch special at a set price for the listed price. It felt a little deceiving so it wasnt a great feeling, i guess i should have picked up on it when she said two items. But I wish it could have clearly stated that on the menu when i was reviewing it, i would have just opted for one entree on the menu instead had i realized that sooner. The fish was fine but $20/worth idk. I will say the meal was actually cooked to order. The downside for me in terms of the meal was the salt bomb all over my meal, starting with the salad which was a very small amount of greens to the amount of salad dressing they topped it with. The miso soup was made with miso but very strongly seasoned making me want to water it down. The edamame were good but once again so much added salt on it. The mackerel was good, but yet again the excessive amount of salt made it very difficult to enjoy the meal from start to finish. The vibe is a small dining area with minimal frill, and a small counter with seating where the sushi chef is to make rolls/sashimi. The lady is very attentive and the food is made with care, I just wish they would hold back on the salt. I left feeling very parched due to the amount of sodium I ingested from the preparation. Overall this restaurant is a great Japanese restaurant, I wouldn't mind going back. If - minus the miso soup, I wonder if I could request no added salt to my food in the cook process. Aside from how they may have prepped the fish before cooking, if for example it gets pre-seasoned in salt that's one thing, but no additional salt when cooking. I recommend you give it a shot, its a rare find to see a Japanese restaurant ran my a Japanese family, which was a nice surprise. read more

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Always a wonderful visit - friendly with great service and high quality food! When friends visit from out of town we come here for dinner! So I shall let the pictures do the talking this time. read more

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Always reliable and amazing g sushi, service and speed! This is our go to sushi spot in cedar park. They have the best value for the price that we've found and the food is always delicious. read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Top to bottom: Pinky roll, kiss on the beach roll, Omg Roll, red eye roll; right: spider roll - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

This place is a HIDDEN gem! It's so tasty and fresh. The sushi here is authentically Japanese and the owners husband and wife work so hard! They wife is very attentive and quick. I am from LA and I've had sugar fish and Sushi Fumi.... This place is that level. One standout is the scallion yellowtail roll--it's made with a mashed yellowtail and scallion mix, which is hands down the best way to enjoy it. So much flavor packed into every bite. They're always busy, and now I totally get why. This is, without a doubt, the BEST sushi in the Leander/Cedar Park area. Spoken like a true sushi enthusiast! read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Spicy scallop - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Very nice neighborhood gem! The menu is as authentic as it can get in Austin. Not all fried or Americanized rolls, if you've been to Japan you can find some favorites here. The service is very nice, the lady recommended some very good food and the food was paced nicely although it's a small place. I think this place is way better than some downtown fancy "Authentic" places, and this place also come with a reasonable price. read more

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**Daichi Japanese Restaurant: A Hidden Gem in Cedar Park** We have been going to Daichi for years since they opened. Nestled in Cedar Park, Daichi offers a genuine taste of Japan. Despite its modest size, the restaurant delivers exceptional food quality with meticulous care in ingredient selection. The welcoming atmosphere, paired with attentive staff led by Tomo, ensures a delightful dining experience. Their lunch specials are particularly noteworthy, offering great value for authentic dishes. Highly recommended for those seeking superb Japanese cuisine in a friendly setting. read more

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Amazing, I've been coming here for 10 years and nothing has changed - in the best way. Lunch deals are amazing value for the quality. Dinner a la carte is full of very special and authentic dishes. read more

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Delicious food paired with fast and friendly service! The restaurant may be on the smaller side, but it's big on flavor. The lunch menu is fantastic, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Sashimi lunch special with miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

For the lunch special price point, I thought it was a great value. My dragon roll was $13.50, and the sweet waitress gave me salad and soup. The salad was fresh with my favorite ginger dressing, and it also came with a small portion of chicken katsu, which was tender, light, and crunchy. I did not particularly enjoy the chicken karaage as it was soft and a little bland, but thought the dragon roll was very tasty and fresh- you could definitely taste some of the crab flavor too! Seems like a mom and pop shop, and run by authentic Japanese family. Will be back! read more

THE BEST JAPANESE RESTAURANT IN AUSTIN, imho. The ingredients are fresh and high quality, the prices are very reasonable. Seems like a mom and pop joint and the service is kind and efficient. Interior is simple--clean and welcoming. We make the drive from central Austin because it's. that. good. read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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I don't get the reviews. This place was not good. It was mediocre at best. The rolls were VERY tiny AND under filled. If they had been good, I could have overlooked the size and filling. I promise you H‑E‑B sushi is more substantial. The rice wasn't even sticking to the rolls. Please look at my photos to see the true size and lack of quality. The spicy edamame was the best thing we got. It was spicy as described. For $120, I feel majorly ripped off. Oh and what the receipt showed is way different than what they posted on their website. There was also a 40 min wait to pickup. The long wait actually got us excited because we thought it meant it must be great. NOPE! read more

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Great lunch spot for the weekend. Great service as well, I go here maybe once a month and they remember me. Food is always amazing when we go and decently price which is surprising for Austin/Cedar Park. Small little restaurant so if you have a big party, you might want to call ahead or just know you might have to wait a bit. The owners are from Japan as well and we got to talk about Japan a bit since I able to travel there a few months back. read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Katsudon - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

If you want a nice bowl of katsu don, come here! They have the best katsu don I've ever eaten. It just has the right flavors and texture and makes you want more and more after each bite. read more

The server we had was a little rude and pretentious when it came to asking questions. The restaurant had great decor, it was fun and interest to look at. Not sure why bumblebee was out front but it was cool. The fish tasted fresh and the sushi was good, o wasn't a fan of the rolls that we ordered though. All around good experience would go again and hope for a different server. read more

First off, the service here is what I really love about Daichi. I ordered the fried shrimp curry rice, but the ended up giving me the chicken katsu one. It wasn't that big of a deal and I know mistakes happen so I was just gonna tell the server to not worry about it. But she beat me to the punch, apologized, and insisted that I would get the shrimp on the side as extra for no charge. I've also read other reviews of how other customers feel as if they're treated like family and they really are so friendly. As for the food, I couldn't get enough. The curry was really yummy and came with a small ginger dressing salad and some fried potatoes. But the katsu is to die for!! Both the chicken and the shrimp were soo hot and crispy without feeling oily at all. And the meat inside was literally still so juicy and tender. I didn't expect to finish my whole dish and had planned to take the extra home, but I ate the whole thing up so quick. I will for sure be coming back to try some other dishes next time! read more

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Daichi has the very best sushi lunch deals Wednesday through Sunday, but they are closed Monday and Tuesday. Over the past decade, I have had only positive experiences, though it can get very cold in the small dining room. Speaking of the dining room, it is very small and is not likely to accommodate a large party, the same goes for the sushi bar, also the long time waitress (owner?) would likely be flustered if an unexpected large party showed up. She is very soft spoken and attentive. There is a wall size chalkboard that has higher end specialties like A5 beef. Finally, they have REAL wasabi! You won't regret giving them a try. read more

Authentic and delicious Japanese food. Tables fill quickly, and seating is limited. Daichi is the place to go for authentic Japanese food in an unpretentious setting. The restaurant gets busy quickly because locals know where to go for the best Japanese food in the area. Tomosan is always efficient and takes the food she serves seriously in her busy and cozy restaurant. read more

What a fantastic gem hidden in a random strip mall. The storefront is unassuming but you have to try this spot. The staff is very polite, I ordered takeout that came in 3 bags and they offered to help me bring the food to the car. It's the effort that counts. Now the food: if you order their lunch specials it's an absolute steal. The lunch menu choices is staggering. We got udon, sushi, teriyaki, tempura, and more! Everything came out amazing, nothing would suggest it's of lesser quality. At such high quality with this price, it's pretty much a no brainer. Enjoy your lunch at Daichi! read more

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Just devoured our spicy gyudon and pork cutlet curry. We found this place on Reddit and it went past our expectations! The service was good, it took us longer to get our food because there was only one person waiting tables, but we'll worth it. Can't wait to come back! read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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I had a craving for sushi and stopped in for a late lunch at Daichi with a friend. It's one of the few places that are open between lunch and dinner hours. The restaurant itself isn't huge but the owners are very friendly. We decided on the hamachi as an appetizer which was very flavorful and delicious. We split 4 special rolls. I don't remember which rolls we ordered but 3 of them were delicious! All very flavorful. The only one I was a bit disappointed about was the one that was deep fried (the one with shrimp tempura). I will admit it was a misunderstanding in my part as the owner said it was fried (I thought she mean the shrimp tempura was fried). My fav one is the one with the pepper on top. It was SPICY and I loved every burning tingly sensation with every bite! read more

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Small local and Japanese owned restaurant. It's very clean inside. They only give u one menu each table which is sort of annoying and inconvenient. Sushi is handled very well, never tastes fishy like other smaller sushi spots in Cedar Park. We really like this hidden gem in CP. I'm so thankful for my friend who showed me this spot last year. read more

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As almost every other review says this is a hidden gem. Very small, cute, and welcoming on the inside. The food was wonderful and the service was equal. $6 sake! Can't beat it! read more

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Finally, a place where I can get authentic Japanese lunch! This little place is such a great find. Japanese owned and service was fast and friendly. I've only come here for weekday lunches and they have a great selection! You can get 2-item bento boxes ranging from $10-13, sushi/sashimi combos, udon noodle soup, or combo rolls. Portions were generous and quality of the sushi was pretty decent for the price! Will be back to try the dinner selection and specials. read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Lunch combo - Tempura and teriyaki chicken - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Used to love love this place, after covid the portion shrink , you get 7 fishes for chirashi and the fish is thin and small.

Checked out this little gem, and was pleasantly surprised! My partner and I both chose two options from the lunch menu and everything was on point. Though the portions are on the smaller side, we felt like they were healthier portions than we are used to and felt full and satisfied after the meal. We will definitely be back! read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Lunch special: salmon sashimi and and mixed tempura - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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First impressions are everything. Everyone has heard this phrase at one point in their lives, and it remains true to this day. That being said... Our first impression was bad. It was our first visit to this establishment and the waitress was VERY rude. Initially, she told us that the wait would be 45 minutes - an hour. We acknowledged and asked her if we could put our name down on a wait list and she responded, by pushing us outside, and responding with, "We don't have list". Thus, we waited outside, and our actual wait was 15 minutes. After she pushed us out, to save time..We requested a menu, she responded with, "I need these extra menus for the customers we have now" (at the time, everyone was seated had ordered and were eating). That being stated... The items that we ordered were delicious. We started with the Agedashi Tofu, Karaage Chicken, Onigiri, and Orgasm Roll. Then we ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry and Spicy Ahi Donburi. My family and I are from Hawaii. We have AMAZING and AUTHENTIC Japanese cuisine and Daichi is the closest we've tasted to home. But, honestly though, we won't revisit this location because of the service. read more

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We found this place when our favorite sushi place temporarily closed because of Covid. This was a very happy find and has now become one of our favorite places to eat at. My son and husband are addicted to this place. The Food: If you are an udon officiando, this place does not disappoint. I have tried many an udon, and I would say this is one of the best in Texas. Their Red Diamond Roll is very amazing, and my husband loves their chilled octopus. The Service: The people who run this ma and pa restaurant are locals, and they treat all their customers like family. When my husband came in after having surgery, the owner made sure that he was comfortable at the table, and took care of him as his own mother would. The sushi chef and waitstaff also are very kind and give top-notch service. Overall: Make this one of your local haunts. The food is amazing, the service is fantastic, and it supports locals. read more

Their menu online has false prices on it. Hasn't been changed in over 8 months. I got 8 rolls and asked for a side of spicy Mayo and she said it's a charge. Which was crazy but she tried to justify it by saying it's Japanese mayo. But I have to be honest the sushi was pretty good! Just some small things that turn me off. read more

Still great and it's the same owners since 10 yrs ago. They are local favorite. True, it's sushi is smaller but the taste/quality is consistent every time you visit. Size of the sushi is same as Kai Sushi. Price , about the same too. read more

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Been looking everywhere here in Austin for good Japanese curry and this place is excellent. In fact every dish we've had here so far has been amazing from the lunch specials, curry, sushi and even the dinner. You definitely get the best value from lunch but the food is good all day long. I have found my go to Japanese / lunch place here in Cedar Park and recommend it here. The locals say that it's a hidden gem and it definitely is. Hope they continue to be successful from all the delicious meals made here! read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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We ordered: Roppongi roll Edamame Chicken teriyaki The roppongi roll was so good. The fish is fresh and good quality. I really liked the edamame too. My bf got the chicken teriyaki and it didn't look right and I could tell he didn't like it. And he always gets teriyaki while I get sushi. I'm only giving this place 4 stars because of the chicken teriyaki. I tried it and I agree with him. However, I would definitely come back for the sushi. read more

This has become our favorite sushi place over the past year. The owner is super sweet and is always welcoming to us and her customers. The Red Diamond roll, fried oysters and Takowasa are simply amazing. If you get a chance, please drop by because you won't be disappointed. read more

Daichi Sushi and Grill - Takowasa....ice cold octopus marinated in wasabi. So good!!! - Japanese Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Quite a bit of a drive for us but TOTALLY worth it. If you live near, consider yourself lucky. It's a cute little restaurant with exceptional service. Tomo took very good care us and is so hospitable. We started off with the house salad, fried oysters and a few pieces of sushi. The aburi sake (torched salmon w/ ponzu is EXCEPTIONAL and a must order!!! *chefs kiss* Then we got the chicken katsu don, spicy wagyu don and pork curry. Literally all great! Our group unanimously agreed the spicy wagyu don was the most tasty. read more

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Good sushi, first time went for lunch. Good lunch specials and tasty. I'll be back. Tea was good ordered food also to go.

Excellent sushi as good as some of the fancy ones in downtown Austin love love, love the food and the service.

Will definitely not be coming back. There are too many other sushi places in the area that are as good as or better than this. I walked into this place with my family (5 of us total) on Sunday for lunch. The woman at the register just shook her head and waved 'no'. No explanation. No words of any kind. No, "I'm sorry we can't serve you for blah blah reason". All of the tables were full at the time, so I'm left to assume that they were busy. I eat at many places that get busy, so I'm not sure what the big deal is. After checking a other reviews of this place I see that I'm not the only one to have this experience. This is the second time I've been here. I actually got a table the first time. Food and service was neither great nor bad then, just unremarkable. read more

Really good authentic Japanese dishes. Lunch bento box and happy lunch specials are really good values. read more

Not a good experience, I think our server was one of the owners and she was very rude, I let her know I was not a fan of my chicken bowl and asked to take it off the bill and get something else instead, but she decided to argue and tell me i'm wrong for not knowing what I ordered and didn't let us take it off the bill and never said anything about letting me get something else instead. We immediately payed the bill and will NOT be returning. read more

Love their sushi & gyoza! Great lil spot, love going with my husband for a date. Definitely recommend checking out.