If you're looking for some of the best sushi and service in Austin, this is the place. I'm mad at…read moremyself for not finding this place sooner. Once we walked in the door Chef Elvin greeted us, served us, asked what we liked, and started bringing out an assortment of nigiri and rolls. Every dish was perfect, and I've never had flavors like that before. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and you can tell a lot of care goes into what they serve here at Tatsumi. Amazing experience, we will be coming back!

I left CA two years ago for TX. I have finally found a sushi restaurant to brag about. The food and…read moreservice were top notch. Elvin's sushi was phenomenal! Time and money well spent! I am leaving very fat and happy! Make your reservation now!

Wow, I absolutely loved this place. This was my second visit, and somehow it was even better than…read morethe first. The menu is full of fun, creative dishes, and everything we tried was excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and helped make the experience even better. My only advice is to come hungry and be ready to explore the menu. Just be sure to bring your wallet, as this is definitely not an inexpensive dinner. That said, the quality of the food, service, and overall experience made it well worth it. I'll definitely be back for a third visit.

Kemuri Tatsu-ya is a super fun late-night spot in East Austin for drinks and Japanese-Texan fusion…read morefood. On my first visit, I tried almost every small plate on the specials menu, which ended up being a mistake because that didn't seem to be where the restaurant shines. Several of the dishes, including the tako wasabi and monkfish, were heavily salted and difficult to enjoy. Because the restaurant had such strong reviews, I decided to give it another try and focused instead on the barbecue items, skewers, and dipping ramen from the main menu. Everything I ordered the second time was excellent. The skewers were savory and flavorful, the barbecue meats were tender, and the dipping ramen came with wonderfully bouncy, chewy noodles that paired perfectly with the rich broth. I'm glad I gave Kemuri Tatsu-ya another chance. I'd definitely return and would recommend sticking to the main menu, especially the barbecue, skewers, and dipping ramen.

We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

Came here to celebrate two birthdays (July 11), and upon being seated, we immediately noticed the…read morerestaurant was exceptionally warm. We asked our server if something was wrong since the AC didn't seem to be working, and behold, she answered yes--they were having AC issues! Thank goodness it wasn't a typical Texas triple-digit day outside. I started with a neat pour of Suntory (whisky), followed by a refreshing lychee martini, the cucumber sunomono, and the pan-seared duck breast for my main dish. We finished off the night sharing the matcha crème brûlée. The food and drinks themselves were great. However, service was a bit slow overall; I had to ask for the status of my main dish and had to flag our server down when we wanted another round of drinks. Decent ambiance considering the circumstances, but I guess this was just their "off night."

Was in the neighborhood running errands and popped in for lunch. Had some lunch specials. We got…read morethe roll special. I believe it was $18 and it came with soup, salad, and 5 pieces of random sushi. I'm glad it was all fish and not like a shrimp or egg It's kinda cold in there so I would bring a sweater Service was great

I tend to categorize sushi restaurants based on the style of food they serve and the type of dining…read moreexperience they're aiming for. Ichi Umi is definitely more of a casual, Western-style sushi spot, which usually isn't my personal preference. However, because this location is right by my husband's office, we ended up coming here fairly often. Over time, I learned to appreciate it for what it is: an easygoing, convenient option with reasonable prices and a large, approachable menu. I think of it as a slightly elevated version of grocery store sushi, which can be either a positive or a negative depending on what you're expecting. Overall, I'd rate it 3/5. It's perfectly fine for a casual meal and convenient when you're nearby, but it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit for high-quality sushi.

I must have driven by this restaurant whenever I was on Parmer for like 15 years ... and never got…read morearound to going in. When I finally did, I discovered one of the best Japanese restaurants in Austin. Okay ... if you are going to pay $600 for an omikase then the omikase place is better. The tasting menu at Uchi is better. But if you just want Japanese without paying a gold brick and taking out a second mortgage on your house, Miyo Yakitori and Sushi is pretty damm fine. * * * a) Japanese curry is a utility dish in most Japanese restaurants ... and when you get down to it, in most Japanese homes. It is often what you serve on "cheap" night. Airport hotels offer it as the "free dinner" for tired travellers. The curry sauce itself here is standard issue. But they serve it with a Pork Katsu the size of Williamson county. And it is a very good Pork Katsu. That Katsu was good from Liberty Hill to Thrall and from Hester's Crossing to Jarrell. b) My carnivorous partner's Fireball Udon with Shellfish blew him away. Temperature wise and aesthetic pleasure wise. He raved about how good his udon was all the way home. c) Service was instantaneous. I think there was some sort of event horizon distortion of the space time continuum that allowed them to prepare the food and then go back in time and deliver it within a minute of it being ordered. Both of us were impressed. d) The service staff was as nice as any human beings could possibly be. * * * Great food. Great service. The folks who live in the apartment complex that Miyo is in are very lucky people indeed. Either the apartments are lovely and they get Miyo on top of that. Or the apartments are terrible, but they can still spend all their time in Miyo to compensate. Seems like a fair trade. **************** If you read the other reviews, There seems to be some controversy about this establishment. Miyo has fans and Miyo has haters. * * * Here is my read on the conflicting opinions: a) Earlier in the restaurant's history - Say about 2016, 17, or 18, The restaurant was not very good at all. I think at that time it had another name. b) There was a name change and quality went up. Sometimes when this happens there is an ownership change (or there is an owner who swaps out the management and cooking team to put in new blood.) However, things got fixed, they got fixed. c) Miyo's yakitori is apparently still not where it needs to be. I am not a huge Yakitori fan. If your broiled meat on a stick is not $80 an ounce Wagyu, Or amazing organ meats grilled in the Caucasus Barded with lamb fat and with farm fresh vegetables On another skewer for serious taste contrast ... If you are not at that high level, I don't want to pay for meat on a skewer. There are people who DO like Yakitori. They do NOT like the Miyo versions of that. * * * Yakitori is less than 20% of Miyo's menu. The rest is sushi or wonderful cooked dishes. Lay off the skewer food and you can do well here.

Fish is always very fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Service is attentive and friendly. We have…read moregone here for several years and it never disappoints.

I took my husband here for a belated birthday on 4th of July for lunch. I was able to book a…read morereservation on the 1st of July pretty easily. The place was really nice and modern! The staff were super friendly and they even got provided a birthday treat for my husband. The food and drinks were delicious! Now that I've been to the one in Austin, I want to go to the one in Dallas since it's closer to home. Thank you for a great afternoon!

My favorite place for sushi and to go on a date. This was where I first had the guts to eat sea…read moreurchin and eel, despite growing up in Hawaii and catching them all the time as a kid. The way they run Uchi is so much fun and makes you just want to try all these new things. We had sake to drink and seeded beef steak on a lava rock. It's a special place for special occasions.

Great Ramen Place!…read more Overall this place is beyond my expectations. Their broth is the shining star of their menu. Perfectly balanced umami and savory with rich aftertastes. With adjustable spicy level (they blend the hotness and soup base flavor really well) and wonderful Chashu (the thick one), their soup base is one of the best I ever had in US. The texture of noodles is similar to other ramen shops, nothing too special. Servers are very friendly and professional. The establishment is well organized and furnished. Portion wise a little small, feel a little pricy but worth the taste and service!

Good takoyaki. Ramen was not great. I've definitely had better ramen at a more cost friendly rate…read more Service was nothing spectacular. Liked the ambiance inside though, great decor! I had the spicy tantan ramen, and honestly, there was nothing that special about this one. I appreciated that they gave me a full egg. Definitely would go with the tonkatsu next time instead. Takoyaki was really really good and the happy hour deal definitely makes it worth the price.

Food: My partner and I shared some Brussels Sprouts, a Robot Ramen, and a Pork Chashu Fried Rice…read more The Brussels Sprouts were fine--the marinade was nice, but would have preferred the sprouts to be a bit crispier. The Robot Ramen was light, yet rich, the meat was succulent (and not too thin, at the risk of being dry) and the noodles were al dente--both were cooked nicely. Lastly, the Pork Chashu Fried Rice was a burst of umami flavor, from the shoyu glazed pork rib to the shiitake mushroom lying underneath. Solid dish--no notes! Service: No complaints! We had a reservation and were seated immediately upon walking in. Our waiter was attentive. Ambiance: Casual, modern. A vibrant experience, to say the least, from the flora draping from the ceiling, to the warm colors permeating throughout. Parking: Street parking available. Pay note of parking signs!

Joshua was one of the best servers I've ever had! He made the whole dinner so fun and enjoyable…read more Came for happy hour but ordered some main menu items too. Really enjoyed the Pom mule drink on happy hour. The cucumber refresher was a little too sweet for me. The spinach dumplings and barbacoa dumplings were both great! Loved the sauces that came with both. Chicken karaage was what you'd expect, would probably try something else next time just to try something new. The hira hira roll was really good! The way they presented the sauces made it slightly hard to dip your roll in it, but would still order again. My friends loved the transformer roll. Yuka-tekkan was a let down for me, just not very flavorful. Overall, would definitely come back for some rolls and the happy hour! There is better sushi on s congress but I still think this is a solid choice. Inside has really cool decor and would be a good place to bring someone to impress a date.