Hands down the best fish dish I've had in years. Their halibut...with the perfect amount of sauce…read moreand the perfect amount of roe and a small sprinkle of delish veggies/ edible flowers/ whatever is in season is not to be missed. It's the perfect balance of Rich and light and flavorful. The menu is seasonal, but the halibut is forever. Their seasonal small bites are not to be missed either. the staff is incredibly attentive and it always smells like a winter woodfired hearth even in 100° heat in the best way. Note your hair may smell like it later, but worth it.

All right folks this might be a long one. I found this place to be absolutely fantastic. I really…read moreenjoy having the opportunity to go out to different places that offer a tasting menu where I don't have to choose what to eat. Best idea ever and you get introduced to different things that you typically wouldn't maybe try on own. Ended up making a reservation for a Sunday evening and was seated towards the back. Unfortunately, you cannot do the tasting menu at the bar. You have to sit at a table. I will say that's a one downside because as a solo diner, it don't mind sitting at the bar, I would prefer it actually however I wanted the tasting menu so here we are. The dining room area was very modern and very high ceilings in the back area that I was seated in had a beautiful outdoor view, especially if you're facing outward. The kitchen itself you could see as you walked by through to go to the restrooms and then also you were able to see the bar when you first entered the restaurant. Once I was seated, I was able to order the tasting menu and I did add on the wine pairing menu which it's a decent amount. I'm not gonna lie thank goodness I took a ride share. First off they have a martini order sheet. So if you're looking for a specific type of martini, you can check off the boxes and hand it in. Now the thing that shocked me was when the martini cart came running around the corner. This was really fun to see as a gentleman next to me ordered a martini and it's made table side so you really get to see the action right upfront. Now, after the martini card left, my cart came with all of these little wonderful bites to start off with. The gentleman who gave me the rundown of what was on the menu let me know that I needed to eat as he was talking. So some of these items were meant to be eaten right away not to wait for him to finish his spiel. However, that came back because he ended up telling me I was going too fast! The food was amazing, everything that I had, I didn't take a ton of the food pictures cause I really wanted to enjoy the moment, but everything I had was amazing. There was nothing on the menu that I did not like. There was a couple next to me celebrating their anniversary and they ended up having the scallops which were absolutely phenomenal. They ended up telling me or asking me if I was getting scallops, and I wasn't sure because I didn't see it on the menu Thankfully, the next dish that came out next was the scallops and y'all that was absolutely oh my gosh just melted her mouth delicious. The couple watched me....and waited for the reaction. It didn't disappoint. Now the couple was there because they had a gift card which was nice and they were French told them specifically to get the scallops and you could order 10 of them and you totally could you totally could. They're that good. The service itself was phenomenal from start to finish everyone that came and assisted dropping off food or picking up plates bringing me the next round of wines was just absolutely so kind and fun to interact with. I also really enjoyed the variety of wines that were offered because it gave me a few new ones that I hadn't tried before which is always nice. Now it definitely is a bit pricey however I found that the service and the food itself was really amazing and I would totally go back. And yes, I would definitely do the tasting menu again cause it just made it so easy to try so many things on the menu. And I think they do it for all the guests, but there was a nice little lovely delicious pastry that was given to take home with me and it was phenomenal. The next day kind of reminded me of a Kouign-amann pastry, That is definitely get again!

Toshokan is honestly one of my favorite omakase experiences I've ever had!! The entire experience…read moreis just so unique from start to finish. It's located inside what I think is a mini golf place (or some kind of entertainment venue haha), and the restaurant itself is hidden behind a bookshelf like a speakeasy. I had never heard of the place before, but I thought the whole concept was SO cool. The omakase itself is incredibly intimate with only a handful of seats, which makes the entire experience feel really personal. Chef and his small team are all so warm and welcoming, and one of my favorite parts was that they actually encourage everyone to get to know each other throughout the meal. It ended up feeling like one big group dinner rather than everyone quietly eating their own meal. My friend and I were even watching the Super Bowl with everyone during our seating, which made the night even more fun! The fish was, of course, phenomenal. Every piece was prepared with so much care and precision, and you could really tell how passionate Chef is about his craft. I'd say the menu falls somewhere in the middle between a super traditional Edomae omakase and a more modern, creative one, which I personally loved. Everything felt incredibly thoughtful without being overly experimental. I also have to give a shoutout to their cocktail program because every drink we had was AMAZING! I don't even think there's a traditional drink menu. Instead, their bartender just asked each of us what kinds of flavors we usually like and created custom cocktails based on our preferences. Every single drink she made for my friends and me was SO good and paired perfectly with the meal. One thing to keep in mind is that each seating is pretty long--we were there for close to three hours! It definitely felt like an experience rather than just dinner, but honestly, the time flew by because everyone was chatting, eating, and having such a great time. It is definitely on the expensive side, but for the quality of the fish, the hospitality, and the overall experience, I thought it was absolutely worth it. One of my favorite little details was that the room is filled with Chef's personal belongings, books, and little collectibles, which makes the space feel so cozy and lived in. He genuinely welcomes guests to ask him about anything in the room, and you can tell he's just such a well-rounded and passionate person. More than anything, this was just such a FUN omakase experience!! If you're looking for something that's intimate, interactive, and a little different from your typical omakase, I can't recommend Toshokan enough!

Toshokan is one of those Austin gems that feels like you've stumbled into another world. Luckily I…read moresnagged a reservation a few weeks in advance. Tucked away inside a mini golf course and hidden behind a bookshelf, the whole experience has this playful speakeasy energy before you even sit down. Once you step inside, the interior immediately transports you to the late‑night streets of Tokyo--moody lighting, intimate vibes, and that cinematic feeling like something special is about to happen. There are 6 seats. My boyfriend and I had such a fun, personal experience. The staff were incredible--warm, engaging, and genuinely excited to guide us through each course. The food itself was delicious, beautifully crafted, and felt customized in a way that made the night feel unique to us. It's the kind of omakase that doesn't take itself too seriously while still delivering seriously good dishes. I also highly recommend the sake and cocktail pairing. The bartender customizes it based on your preferences. I told her my favorite drink is an espresso martini and she made this really fun espresso, strawberry latte concoction. There is also a special house sake with an homage to the owner's cat. I love those personal details. It's always a great time at Toshokan, and I'll definitely be back again. PS it's a great place to celebrate your birthday or special occasion! They broke out a guitar to serenade me lol

Update: My fourth visit at Tsuke Edomae still blows me away every time. Chef Mike continues his…read morecreativity and curated a lovely menu with new additions. The stars of the show were the freshwater eel, monkfish liver, and Firefly squid. I'm looking forward to my next adventure here. Courses: - Meji maguro - young tuna - Miso marinated rockfish with chives - Ankimo Monkfish Liver - Chutoro medium belly tuna - Freshwater eel with eel sauce and roasted seaweed - Jack Mackerel - Amaebi Striped sweet shrimp - Firefly squid with cucumber - Deep ocean nodoguro with daikon ponzu - Japanese sardine - Akami chutoro otoro handroll - Uni sea urchin (add-on) - Otoro fatty tuna (add-on) - Sashimi golden cuddlefish - Tiger prawn - Miso soup - Boiled saltwater eel unagi (careful with this one, the little spikes of bones can be an off texture) - Masago egg - Brandy Ice Cream with Royce Chocolate and Strawberries

We had such an incredible experience at this omakase spot. It was truly one of the best I've ever…read morebeen to. Every course was beautifully crafted and thoughtfully presented. The uni was absolutely divine!! Melted in my mouth, so buttery and rich. The unagi nigiri was another standout. It is easily one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced with that smoky-sweet glaze. I also loved the creative garnishes on top of each nigiri, every detail added depth and personality to the dish. You can tell the chef truly cares about his work. Even something as simple as the cucumber salad blew me away. It's amazing how they were able to take something so ordinary and transform it into a dish that was refreshing, palate-stimulating, and full of flavor. We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the experience was made even more special when they surprised us with sake on the house. At the end, he even got to cut a strawberry with a giant knife, making it such a fun, memorable touch! The chef was incredibly warm and friendly, and the cozy atmosphere paired with the relaxing music made the whole evening feel intimate and homey.

Found this place on tiktok and was so excited to finally try it! My fiancé and I popped in this…read morepast weekend to give it a try. We got lucky and were immediately seated in the two open spots left at the bar. This restaurant only has bar seating, and it really only has maybe 10 or 15 seats total. No matter where you are seated, you have full view of the kitchen and can see them preparing your food the entire time. You are able to mark your selections on the menu, including the quantity of each piece. Keep in mind that this place is pretty expensive. On average, pieces of Nigiri or sashimi were at least six or seven dollars per piece. Nevertheless, the quality speaks for itself! All of the pieces of fish basically melt in your mouth. They also have a really unique spin on things, and the flavors are so interesting! We loved every bite we had. Honestly, it was difficult to take pictures of the pieces because of how fast we were eating them! Keeping in mind this place is pricey (but well reflected in the quality), this is a great spot to check out on the east side. We were able to find street parking that was free not too far away, as well. Highly recommend!

4.7/5 This spot is…read moreadorable inside! Very thoughtfully decorated, surprisingly spacious, and has a really cozy, inviting intimate vibe. There are only six seats at the sushi bar itself, but if there's a wait, you can sit outside at the bar area and still order food. This is definitely the place for people who enjoy nigiri with more garnishes, sauces, and bold flavors rather than the minimal, traditional style. The sushi itself was fun and creative, and I'd recommend sticking to that part of the menu. That said, the hot dog and crab salad sando were misses for me. The hot dog wasn't anything special and leaned a bit too salty for my personal taste, while the crab sando was fairly bland and the toast was quite dry. Overall, a cute spot with good vibes, just focus on the sushi and you'll have a much better experience!

Loved dining at Siti both times I've visited. They offer happy hour from 5-6, which is absolutely…read moreworth checking out as many of their best items are heavily discounted and cocktails are 50% off. It's a great deal! As the only upscale Malaysian restaurant in Austin, Siti is absolutely worth a try. Beautiful ambiance, great service and awesome food. We ordered a round of drinks and some delicious food: 1. Roti Canai - Star of the evening. Such a hit for my partner and I. The roti was perfectly flaky and the dipping sauce was fabulous. 2. Chicken Skewer & Eggplant skewer - skippable, the most underwhelming item we ordered. 3. Hamachi collar - my partner is still talking about how good this was! Unique preparation of steamed hamachi served in banana leaves. An absolute must try for seafood lovers. 4. Chicken sausage & shrimp stir fried noodles were absolutely delicious and the portion was very generous. Service was fantastic - our server asked us what we liked and didn't like at the end of our meal, and refunded the chicken skewers because we didn't enjoy them. That is how you build customer loyalty!

The food is incredibly well-crafted and curated. The flavors are south east asian which I…read morepersonally love. However, they balance it so well. Come with friends and family so you can share a little bit of everything- which I found was the best way to enjoy Siti. The service and ambiance transports you to grandma's dinner hall. I love this place and will always recommend for special occasions or if you're not sure if you'd like new flavors. Siti is a top tier addition to the higher quality variety of cuisine in Austin.

Kemuri Tatsu Ya is my husband's favorite restaurant, and I love this place too, so it was the…read moreperfect place for his birthday celebration with friends. I specifically requested my most favorite server, Yoshi as our waiter, but sadly they couldn't make that happen because he was working the outside dining area. He still managed to swing by and check on us a few times, and that was enough to make the night better. Yoshi is just THAT guy. He makes dining here ridiculously fun and somehow makes an already great experience even better. The music and drinks were on point. The Puff Puff Pass was the cocktail winner of the night, followed by some really good whiskey. Then came the food, and damn... Kemuri does not mess around. We shared everything and ordered in waves, starting with Bluefin Tuna Carpaccio, Charred Edamame and Taiyaki Cornbread. Next up was the Chili Cheese Takoyaki, Wagyu Short Rib Skewer and Hot Pocketz. Every single thing was delicious, and flavorful. Somehow we still found room for the delicious banana pudding. Great food, great drinks, great friends and Yoshi popping in to keep the party going. Pretty hard to beat a night like that. Kemuri Tatsu Ya continues to be our favorite!

Been here twice now and it never disappoints! Be open to trying things that don't always sound out…read moreof the box because they are done so well here! Don't miss the cornbread or the wagyu skewers! And if you're at a loss as to what to get ask the staff, they know what's up!

This is definitely one of my favorite places in Austin for Asian food and soup dumplings…read more Definitely need to make a reservation because this place is small and always packed. When you arrive, everybody is so nice you give them your name and they get you seated right away. I ordered a drink called a signature tingling Daisy and it was so good. I definitely could've had so many but I was driving so you gotta pace yourself. We started off with the soup dumplings, which are just phenomenal. It's a must when you go. Also, for appetizers, we got the spicy cucumbers which were divine and a hot and sour soup, which was perfectly balanced and not watery. We also got a beef fried rice and let me tell you that rice is so soft and delicious. You literally dream about it the next day. I also got the pecking duck which is delicious there the skin is nice and crispy and the meat on it taste so good. We also got the Kung pow shrimp with cashews, which was delicious and the pieces of shrimp were gigantic. We also got the green beans which is were delicious. I love ordering green beans when they're cooked just like the ones I posted in the photo. Then for dessert, we got the chocolate mousse which is that little dog cake. I know it's so cute and they made it a little hard to eat because you feel bad in a weird sense. It was delicious now I will say when cutting it and realizing the inside had a raspberry filling, made it a little more crazy cause it looked like blood, but it was still so good. This place is definitely an awesome staple and a must visit when you're in town or just always go and have food there whether it's date night or friends catching up or anything in general even on your own.

I made a reservation for two on Resy and discovered when we got there that it was for the bar for…read moresome reason. This could have been my mistake but I don't remember any choice in the matter. The greeter wasn't very friendly and borderline surly when I asked for more details about how to not book the bar in the future. Didn't get any explanation but fortunately, we won't have to worry about that... The food was just awful. We ordered 3-4 types of dimsum (onion pancake, soup dumplings, chu shou, fried shu mae) and three entries (orange beef, eggplant and their take on ma pao tofu) for the best tasting experience. The curry sauce for the onion pancake was probably the most flavorful dish of the night sadly. The onion pancake was way way over fried-- hard as a rock. If that's their take on onion pancake... well, it's just wrong. The soup dumplings were passable but a bit doughie and the filling was full of a lot of noticeable coagulated fat -- not clear and broth-y, with light surface droplets of oil as all delicious broths. My wife enjoyed the chu shou -- I found the filling much too overcooked and tough -- difficult to eat with chop sticks. Like a tough, overcooked meatball. The fried shu Mae were just plain inedible. My wife and I each ate one and left the rest. The included sauce was basic and too heavy. And again, over fried. There was a huge delay between our apps and our mains, like 40 minutes or so. Various bar staff apologized. It wasn't a big deal, we were in a good conversation and they were super busy but our mains were not at all worth waiting for. Small portions. WAY over sauced. WAY too salty. WAY too sweet. No distinct flavors at all. The ma pao didn't seem to have any Szechuan pepper at all. How do you miss that ? The plating of the eggplant dish was really creative but I don't eat with my eyes and it came with no instruction -- my first bite was just flavorless steamed eggplant cube -- second was mixed with one note sauce. One of the better mains IMO but it was still gloopy and pretty gross. Wife did not enjoy it. The orange beef was essentially just six or seven cubes of tough, fatty beef covered in over-the-top bitter orange peel. We each had a cube and left the rest. Honestly, give me Panda Express any day over this abject failure of a restaurant. Austin needs more Chinese but if it's anything like this place, forget it. I'd rather spend a 4h round trip to Houston and go to even a mediocre Chinese restaurant than endure another meal at this place. What a waste of $165. Edit: I wish I was making this up but I literally had to pull over to throw up on the side of the road on the way home. The food did not sit well with me. I have no underlying health conditions, am not on any medicine that would have this as a side effect and only shared one beer with my wife. It was just a very, very, disappointing and gross meal.

First, I want to say I'm from New Orleans where we have amazing food--especially seafood…read more.... This was one of my favorite meals I've had. Did I think I would like an oyster restaurant this far inland? No...but it's totally worth it. The oysters (especially the ones from Maine) are amazing! And the lobster roll is The martini was tasty and served with a sidecar which was nice. I also had some champagne, and the only complaint I have about the whole meal is that they don't use flutes for sparkling wines. Normal wine glasses releases the bubbles too quickly. But other than that, I'm a big fan of this place. The ambiance was bright and airy, and the service was attentive and friendly. I've been thinking about this meal since we left Austin.

The first few times I came after they opened, it was consistent and lovely. We had the oysters, the…read morefrench fries, all the martinis, the Tom clam, the chocolate clam, the branzino, most items in the menu have been tried. The last time I went, the tom kha clam was so chewy, it was inedible and overly salty. The staff is usually attentive and interactive, but took away our still very full clamshell with no questions or insight. That made me sad. We got the lobster roll for the first time and it was more roll than lobster, which also made me sad. I've loved coming to this restaurant and was really rooting for it. Another sidenote is there martinis are premixed so if you want a martini that's dirty and you get the "briny" it's a fit. If you like your martini less dirty, then the bar gets kind of weird and it's been a circus to get what you want for a $20+ drink.