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Dawa Sushi

4.6 (239 reviews)
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Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Rainbow Roll, Spicy Tuna Taco, Seaweed Salad
Brittany L.

Best sushi in Austin. The fish is fresh and they give great portions. Wish they had an actual restaurant but the food truck is nice for a casual meal. Friendly service

Minh D.

Just really okay sushi and slow service. We ordered three types of rolls with spicy tuna and eel. They are very underwhelming and the rice wasnt soft like the sushi texture I like - they tasted cold too. Miso soup was cold and a bit sour when we tasted them. My guess is they took them into the container before the sushi was made and handed to us. It took an hour and calling ahead to finish the sushi. There were plenty of seating cause there are a bunch of food trucks around. It was a super windy night so seating wasnt too pleasant.

Crunch Roll (left) and Sakura Roll (right) - both were good!
Jinna R.

We were running some errands around Burnet Rd and read good reviews about this food truck at 5000 Burnet Rd. so we thought to give it a try! We got there around 1:40PM which was kind of a late lunch, and too early for dinner. It appeared to be a ghost town of food trailers...which could be a good or bad thing meaning no food trucks were open; or they were open but there was not a lot of people. Thankfully it turned out to be the latter. (Whew) However, only four food trailers were open which was not a bad deal for our first time trying the 5000 Burnet food trailers. Dawa Sushi seems to be a Japanese-Korean food truck since they also have other Korean food on their menu as well besides sushi. SERVICE: I read a lot of reviews complaining about the wait so I came prepared. It seems they knew about this complaint since they have a sign that reminds people to be kind as this is real food, made as fast as possible but with care and attention. There was one table waiting for their food ahead of us. Once we put in our order (the lady who took our order was nice), we walked around to check out other food trucks but nothing interested us so we walked back to wait for our food, but as soon as we sat down it was ready. Our whole exploratory journey of the 4 other trucks didn't take more than 10 minutes so that is really not bad at all. FOOD: We got the "SAKURA ROLL" and "CRUNCH ROLL". They both were pretty good; the rice was soft, and the fish was not fishy (one of my fears when getting sushi from a food truck, but who doesn't have that fear right?), and the amount of sauces on each roll was perfect (not too much that it overpowered the rolls). All in all, if you're like me who love to try new restaurants/food trucks that are decent and not a waste of your money, and support locals, you're in for a treat! If we are in the area, we might come back and try their other items on the menu.

Erika Roll
Mariana G.

The food was good, but the wait was incredibly frustrating. We went on a Friday after work. When we placed our order the owner said "it would take a while". Since "a while" can mean a lot of things, I asked for a time estimate, and she said "it could be 30 minutes, but could be over 30 minutes". It ended up taking an hour and 15 minutes for us to get our food, which is significantly more than we expected. At that point, no food is worth that wait. If you decide to try Dawa Sushi, I'd probably suggest trying to place your order online or over the phone so you avoid the long wait. As for the food, I got Erika's roll, which had smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, and was topped with mango and a mango sauce. I loved the mango on this. It wasn't mind blowing sushi, but it was good. My boyfriend got the bibimbap, which he said was alright.

Kimchi Pork Fried Rice Egg
Allison C.

There were only the two very sweet owners working on Friday night so the wait was over an hour long for what I don't think are difficult items to make. Flavors were pretty bland for the sushi (Sakura and jimi rolls) but in the plus side it did taste fresh. I probably could have made a very similar kimchi pork fried rice at home. There was plenty of parking in the lot which is nice for a food truck park.

Barton Springs Roll and crunch roll. I had already eaten one
Anna H.

This is one of the best sushi I've gotten. I got the crunchy roll and the Barton springs roll for ~$22 with tax. My friend and I were the first to order and it took, I won't lie, a long freaking time. 30 minutes. Granted, they had just opened so maybe they had to get stuff organized. But once I tasted this sushi, I didn't mind the wait. Granted, I've only had HEB sushi and maybe one restaurant sushi, but wow! So fresh, the flavors are amazing. So, so fresh. Highly recommend.

Arianna L.

I love coming here for their happy hour! Great value for the price and the couple who owns the Truck are super sweet. Plenty of parking and a good atmosphere

Joseph R.

Service was amazing the lady who rung me up was so sweet. Fish tasted very fresh however portion sizes and taste were solid but nothing crazy. Had to stop by a fast food joint after this because I was still hungry.

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Darian C.

It doesn't look like much from the outside and it is easy to miss but it is really good. I went with my friends for the lunch deal (2 rolls for $9) and I thought that it was worth the price. They take a bit to make it but that is because they make it fresh and prepare each roll after you order it! It is a food truck so you sit outside but they have shade and if the weather if good I would definetly recommend!

Spicy Tuna Taco, Spicy Roll w tuna
Neela M.

Amazing quality and wide variety of sushi! Loved the flavors in the spicy tuna tacos and freshness of the sakura roll. Definitely will be going back!

Kim N.

An absolute FAN of Dawa sushi at this point. At my previous job we used to order party trays for our small office lunches (20 people). I wasn't sure how they were going to handle it but decided to call and ask if they can cater for a larger group at my current company (70 people). They agreed and probably put in some overtime to make it happen and even delivered it to us. Everyone raveddd about the sushi and it was gone in 15 minutes! Thank you so much Dawa Sushi our team loved it so much they want that every time now!

2 bento and spicy crab roll

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Always amazing!! The sushi is always fresh and delicious! We love going to Dawa. The owners are gracious, and it is always worth the wait.

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2 years ago

Great sushi but the wait was over 1.5 hours at a food truck. Will be ordering online next time

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The food was decent but the service is terrible they are super slow and will forget your order.

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I love this place. The owner are so nice and the sushi is delicious. Don't let the food truck fool you, it's great!

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Located inside HMART food court Right next to the restrooms…read moreat the far back Service was easy and quick It's rustling and bustling so it's quite loud and busy. But very convenient. We ordered the ox knee bone soup. The soup was great and had lots of meat in it! I was surprised by how many different side dishes it came with because usually food court meals come with bare minimum. I would highly recommend this place - the location is kind of hidden in comparison to the other stalls with bright signs so I can see why people end up eating the other places tha this spot.

I recently moved to Austin in 2023. I found a gem tucked away in the back of the HMart food…read morecourt next to the hair salon. Narrow Street 512 serves up Authentic Korean food with a personal touch. It feels like you're eating a home cooked meal at your Aunt's home in Korea. I experienced Narrow Street as a solo diner. My go-to dish I order 90 percent of the time I go there is the Chadol Plate (A3). It is beef brisket. You normally need to go to a KBBQ spot and get covered in a layer of smoke. Skip smelling like a campfire and get A4 at Narrow Street. The beef brisket comes with rice served in a metal bowl. You get 3 or four small plastic containers of banchan the rotates seasonally. There is a variety of different kimchi, fish cake, corn slaw, potato salad and more. Once in a while I like to switch it up and I order the Cold Noodles (F1) or squid and pork stir fry (A4). The cold noodles are refreshing with crisp cucumber, white radish kimchi, and korean pear. The noodles are bouncy with a nice chew. Great in Summer and Winter. The Squid and pork stir fry comes with a bowl of rice and it is quite spicy. It is spicier than average but still less spicy than Thai chili. The chewy squid and pork are nicely complemented with the crunchy stir fried cabbage. Once you taste it you can't stop eating it. The price at Narrow Street very reasonable for what you get in my opinion. It is sit down restaurant quality food in a fast casual setting. You can dine solo or go in a big group as there is plenty of seating at the Hmart Food court. You place your order at the counter and they give you a buzzer to alert you to go pick up your trays of food. The Korean ladies who work there are super friendly and will help you make your menu selection if you have any questions. I've been a dedicated regular since 2023. Narrow Street is my go-to for my Korean food fix!

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Ghama Zone is one of the few Korean restaurants in Austin that is truly memorable for me. They have…read morean expansive menu ranging from Korean food including stews, meats, and rice cakes all the way to sushi. We got our food fast and service was good. It is a quaint little place, not too big of a space so luckily they did not have a wait when we went. I give it a five star review because of the sushi. The food for me was good, not the best like not great, but it does satisfy the Korean food craving. Presentation of dishes was so nice and fun, the sushi was on fire literally. They start you off with banchan-kimchi, macaroni, onions, and fish cake. It's standard, nothing outstanding, but they do give free refills! 1. Taimatsu Roll - My favorite dish we ordered. It's saucy and has a nice play on textures because of the crispy fried bits on top. It is stuffed with a sizeable piece of tuna and has a sweet mayo sauce. It is definitely more fusion leaning rather than traditional. 2. Dak-Galbi - A spicy chicken dish with sweet potato matchstick slices and rice cakes. There could be more rice cakes and flavor. It was not spicy at all, more of that sweet savory taste you get from gochujang based dishes. The chicken was super tender and there was a good amount! 3. Beef Rib Stew - This was a warming stew with glass noodles, it is a basic soup that is salty and peppery (some may think it's bland). It comes with a bone in beef rib that is fall off the bone tender! Overall, while the food wasn't the most outstanding, I would definitely come back to try other items (namely the sushi). I would also love to try the inari tofu pockets I see online (not sure if they still have that though since I don't think I saw that on the menu). Also, their other fusion leaning dishes like the carbonara tteokbokki sounds interesting.

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