I am a sushi fanatic and it had been far too long since I'd last had any. This is my coworker's go-to sushi and she's a foodie like me, so I trust her recommendations. I wish I remembered the name, but one of our rolls had pineapple and I loved it. The ka'arage was perfection and there was only one roll that I chose wrong on, but it wasn't their fault. The only recommendation I have for Kome is to let us make reservations and make the sushi rolls just a touch smaller so my mouth isn't so full that I have a hard time getting the roll into my gullet and also tasting all of the ingredients as they should be enjoyed. Service is always quick once you're seated. If there isn't a wait, you can get in and out in record time. read more

This beautiful restaurant has amazing sushi and the ramen is to die for. The service was great and we were seated quickly for lunch, although I'm sure it's busy around dinner time. One note is that they won't seat you until your whole party is there, which is understandable since even at lunch the place was pretty busy. Would definitely go here again and recommend to friends. read more

This place is amazing!! The food and service was great. We got various rolls but ate some before the phone ate the staff were very nice and the place was busy but cozy. read more

Komé - Midnight Sun - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Came for the sushi, but was blown away by the soba dish! Had a bit of a wait, but love that you can order drinks and hangout on the patio while you wait. The sparkling yuzu drink was so good! The cold soba was super refreshing with a flavorful dipping broth that you mix with all the toppings, and the noodles had a nice chewy texture. Definitely reminds me of the food in Japan! Sushi was pretty standard, but great quality for the price. The agedashi tofu was another gem. The service here is super friendly, and it seemed like a great spot to hang out with friends or have a date. Will be coming back specifically for soba again! read more

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Kome is a great neighborhood Japanese place. It can get pretty busy but it's worth the wait. We always get a mix of their cooked and raw items. The sushi is great and love to get the soba and hamachi kama. read more

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I'm a big fan of Komé. I was so heartbroken during the pandemic because of their closure, followed by a year of takeout model only. Since I don't live within the Austin city limits proper, it made it really difficult to justify spending so much for sushi while not being able to enjoy it fresh, and surrounded by their Japanese-inspired atmosphere. So we didn't have Komé for two whole years. Honestly, I'm not sure how we survived... I was so glad then they reopened, especially since they're now open all day, with a limited (but still very generous) menu between lunch and dinner. Their sushi is always carefully prepared and delicious. Their ramen is also top notch and can be made extra spicy and vegan. Their team always is courteous, and their draft beer selection satisfies my husband's craving for an imported beer. Their collection of lucky cats is also a nice touch for the decor. I thoroughly enjoy them. Komé is a great place for a date. We never had a bad experience there. And we look forward to our next visit. read more

Sushi was pretty good but nothing special. We really enjoyed the seared nigiri. Both rolls we got (sunshine and crunchy dynamite) were pretty good. Service was great! read more

Madison was our waiter and she was AMAZING!! The food was so good she lead us in the right direction for every choice. She was so cool and kept the vibes up the entire dinner. Went in for a short dinner sesh and stayed 3 hours later. 10/10 recommend read more

We've been coming here so many times. The service is so great and food!! Unfortunately my little one threw up unexpectedly before got to eat. They were so understanding and cleaned. We had to go home to make sure she was ok. But we're so grateful for them being understanding and taking care of the situation as soon as possible. read more

This is one of my favorite sushi places in Austin! The service and food is always good! The ambiance is chill Asian so you can hit up this place for any occasion really. I enjoyed the spooky, trio and tx surf and turf! I recommend any of their sake! read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience. Brought my family here for their last night in Austin, and enjoyed a variety of dishes. Everything from the maguro sashimi to the okonomiyaki was great. The seared salmon was fantastic. I did feel like one of the salmon rolls could be heavier on the salmon (can't remember the name but it had mango that overpowered it). Also, our waitress was wonderful from start to finish. She had great recommendations and kept the food and drinks coming. Looking forward to coming back and happy I found some good sushi here in Austin. read more

Komé - Okonomiyaki appetizer - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I hate to write this review because I know Kome is a cult favorite among many Austinites, but... I don't really see what the hype is all about? It's another very generic Japanese restaurant with pretty standard prices. The fish quality is just okay, and all of the rolls are so similar that they start to blend together. read more

Komé - @meganyli.eats on IG for more food content! - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

What amazing food and service!! I had the Komé bento box and it was more than I could eat and every bite was the highest quality. This a definite must go. read more

Kome is by far one of the most authentic Japanese restaurants in the area. Having lived in Japan for six years, Kome almost outdoes Japan in its ambiance and food. The servers are attentive yet demure and always intuitive in each customers knowledge of Japanese cuisine. I've had many things on the menu. The sushi is second to none. The ramen is authentic and addictive. The curry...I am a curry snob and this is the most authentic curry with potato cakes I have had since Japan. It really takes me back and is incredibly rare to find locally. This is our go-to for Japanese food now and I hope it can get busy at the usual peak hours it's so worth it. read more

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I heard through the grapevine Kome is one of the better Japanese restaurants in Austin. Honestly, I haven't sampled much of the Japanese culinary scene here so I can't say for sure that the rumors are true. Ambiance is great though. I love the retro Japanese vintage posters, dimmed lighting, and friendly staff. What wasn't so great was the lukewarm miso soup... seaweed wasn't quite cooked either, which was disappointing as I'm a big soup girly. I ordered their maguro don with a side of yamaimo and raw egg yolk. It was pretty good. My mom ordered their sashimi and tempura soba plate. She said their tempura was crispy, but the fish quality was lackluster. I don't disagree entirely, but I wouldn't say the fish was all that bad. I think if I return here, I would opt for their non-sushi/sashimi options. I'll update the post if I do end up coming a second time. read more

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I would return to Austin just to go to this spot again! I consider myself a gyoza connoisseur at this point and these were ~incredible~. I got the rock-and-roll roll and it was outstanding. One of the biggest pieces of sushi I've ever had and one of the best, too. As a traditional Izakaya restaurant it was so welcoming, beautiful, and comfortable while still feeling casually fancy if you know what I mean. The fella I met at the bar was kind, wholesome, and a weekly regular! The staff was so kind and helpful and great to talk to. I seriously cannot wait to go back. Sincere sushi fans MUST try this spot!! read more

Komé - Rock-n-Roll roll, Homemade Gyoza, athletic brewing NA beer. - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I had a wonderful experience dining by myself at Kome. The servers and staff were assiduous and attentive. I was seated right away and the dinner/midday menus were explained to me. The server gave me plenty of recommendations. I ended up choosing the superfly roll and the alone together. As other reviewers said, I found alone together to be a bit underwhelming to be honest. It was just not as flavorful as the superfly, but still very good. The bbq eel on the top of the roll was so good. I LOVED the superfly though, it was super flavorful and I've never had a roll that was even close to it. I would come back to get the superfly again. Some of the appetizers sounded good but I'm a roll person so I just really wanted to try more rolls. The restaurant wasn't crowded, the interior was spacious and inviting and it was decorated beautifully. On my next trip to Austin I will definitely be back! read more

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Nigiri - come for the nigiri - best neighborhood sushi restaurant that won't have you dropping $300 on a dinner for 2 I am a sushi snob - and if you enjoy solid service and consistent quality - this is your new Austin sushi restaurant of choice read more

I LOVE KOME that is all. Truly high quality and delicious Japanese bites. Kome is a great intimate spot for group hangouts or date night. Highly recommend getting there early getting a table can be a delay. I love the style as you can get a meal for yourself or shareables for the table. Truly I have not had a bad sushi roll from here, so you can't go wrong. The Kome fries with the wasabi aioli...is FANTASTIC. I use that wasabi aioli for everything if I could. The kaarage (not pictured) is great, reminded of when I had it in Japan. Never have had an issue with service and the waitress we had over heard it was my birthday and brought me a delicious chocolate cake dessert. The only reason I'm taking a star away as they do not have their happy hour post COVID. Overall go to Kome and enjoy! read more

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First time back since pre-pandemic. Saw their Botan ebi special and literally ran there because the fried shrimp shell/head is my favorite! We got seated right away for a table of 4 on a Saturday around 5pm. It was packed but the service was still quick and friendly. The food came out really fast! New ordering option on Toast with QR code but server is also available if that's what you prefer or have questions. Loved everything, SB uni, scallop, superfly roll... The mushroom sauce for the tofu steak was good but slightly salty for my taste. Hope they continue to have the ebi! read more

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The last time I went to Kome was like 10 years ago, so it's sort of a homecoming. Sad they moved locations but I get it, the new spot is a much larger space, but I miss how the old space had a lot more natural light. It wasn't too busy during lunchtime during the weekend. I like that they have a waitlist process set up. I love the fact that they have so much food available to choose from, from more traditional Japanese fare to sushi on the back. My friend and I ordered noodle bowls. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen. There is quite a bit of ingredients in there and a good amount of ginger (which adds a bit of spice). I would say the soup base was fairly salty, almost reminiscent of a shoyu ramen. Usually I finish all the ramen broth but this was one where I couldn't due to how salty it was. We also ordered the gyoza as an appetizer, personally I didn't think they were worth writing home about and at $8 for 5, that's gonna be a no next time. The host and waitress were friendly, and she gave us time to order when we couldn't decide. Parking wasn't too rough, but if the restaurant were more packed, I think it could be hard to park. Still have to check out the sushi, but I think I'll hit up a specialty ramen shop in the future. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for the longest time and I finally bit the bullet this past weekend and took myself on a dinner date here. I arrived around 8:30pm and it wasn't too busy. About 15 minutes after my arrival, it got pretty packed. I was sat at the sushi bar, which had seating lower to the ground and had plenty of space. I ordered the sunomono to start with, which had to be the tastiest and most unique sunomono I've ever had. I then ordered the Philly roll and Scallop nigiri which were divine. The scallop nigiri was very well prepared and melted in my mouth. Their menu selection is wonderful. I have a couple of food allergies that I try to be conscious about when I go out to eat. Komé has a whole menu dedicated to gluten free options and labels all of the allergens in each of their dishes which takes the guessing out of ordering. The ambiance is laidback and modern. I had really great service even though it was crazy busy. I will definitely be returning to try even more delectable dishes from this restaurant in the future. Highly recommend! read more

Komé - Philly - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Kome is one of those Japanese places that offers great izakaya and sushi options for a decent price without sacrificing quality of food. I enjoy their soba noodles, karaage chicken, and nigiri. The place is pretty dark, tables are close together, and noise is kinda loud. The have a parking lot shared with adjacent businesses. read more

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I was not very impressed with the sushi for the prices. Seemed to lack quality compared to other spots of similar price range. Austin sushi scene is quite disappointing besides uchiko. read more

Komé - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

TLDR: if uchi is a little out of your budget come here and you won't be disappointed I wanted to explore more of the Austin sushi scene and got a recommendation to give this place a try. Located on airport blvd it's a central location almost anyone can get to. They offer a lunch, dinner, and midday menu in a cute corner location. The quality was overall pretty good especially considering the price point. This place significantly undercuts some of the premier sushi restaurants in Austin but does not compromise nearly as much on quality. The menu is vast, the service is prompt, and the value for money is unbeaten. Spicy shishito peppers: I was expecting this to have the usual spicy flakes but was instead delighted to see a sauce. It made these addicting the sauce while similar to sriracha was more mild in spice. I could eat two bowls of these no problem. 9.5/10 Fried Brie: I get it it's not authentic in the slightest but wow does this taste good. The brie is fried exactly how you want it with the melting brie cheese in tact enough that's it's not too messy. Adding the honey for the sweetness and again I could eat two orders. 9.5/10 Fries: The fries themselves are normal waffle cut fries. I appreciated the thickness but the star of the show is the sauce. I wasabi horseradish aioli sort of deal. If those aren't your flavors I still recommend a try. It's creamy and flavorful and won't hit you with an aggressive kick. A much less polarizing way of experiencing those flavors. 9/10. Sashimi platter: A great way to explore the cuts available and you get 12 pieces for $40 so a good deal. I will likely not be getting this again though to explore some of their other offerings since the options here are limited to tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and bass. Good quality for the price but if you go in expecting top tier it might disappoint a little. 8/10 Kome Viche A unique and interesting dish where the quality here really shines as it's accompanied by the mango and yuzu for some sweetness. A little pricy given the portion is small. 9/10 Spooky roll: A great way to get several different fish in one roll. The sauce is delicious and the avocado was soft. 8.5/10 Negi-toro: I will be ordering this every time I come no question. Delicious tuna with a hint of spice and and herbs it really blends together well. 9.5/10 read more

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Another great sushi spot in ATX!! Great place for date night- pretty casual environment. We waited about 10-15 minutes for a table and were able to get drinks while we waited. The house wine was good! Honestly the fries with the wasabi aioli were a last minute choice for us and ended up being one of my favorites. The sauce was . The spooky roll was super melt in your mouth delicious. The tarantula roll was good too but the size and the spinach kind of threw us off. They are still pretty health conscious and have limited interaction with the waiters via paying and ordering on the app if you prefer, but our waiter was pretty attentive and we were still able to order through him. I'll be back, can't wait to try other rolls. :) read more

Komé - Spooky roll and Tarantula roll - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Vegetarian review, I would definitely look for somewhere else if you want a good vegetarian/vegan ramen because this place definitely ain't it. The potato croquette was really good though! But other than that, there's not much options. While a busy restaurant, I've always been able to get seated immediately so that's a plus. Parking is super easy as well. read more

Komé - Veggie Ramen . - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're coming in on the weekend be prepared for a 30 to 60 minute wait. The vibes inside the restaurant are very welcoming. Kind of congested if you ask me but overall the food was amazing especially the Kome wings specifically sweet chili flavor. I honestly would recommend these wings over majority wing restaurants around town. We wanted to get Raman, but apparently they don't serve Raman during dinner which was a bummer. We got sushi instead, and I don't want to butcher the other appetizer name, but it was great as well. read more

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Food was so delicious, prices were fair enough, and the service was great! Plus the presentation was so cute and the little restaurant was pretty aesthetic! read more

Komé - Tonkotsu ramen (7.5/10), Homemade Gyoza (7/10), Tarantula Roll (8.5/10) - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best place to get sushi in Austin! They have fun fusion rolls and the service is always great. It's one of my favorite places to dine in Austin:) read more

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We have been looking for our next sushi experience in Austin. After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to our visit here. This is what I would call "white people sushi." no disrespect. The food was fresh and had a touristy vibe to it. I noticed a lot of white people lounge in here and enjoying their food. I just couldn't get into it. It felt more Chuck E. Cheese or AppleBees where are you could bring your kids and family members. It's not a restaurant I would dress up and go out on the town. Don't get me wrong it's good food, but not sure I would come back. read more

Komé - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Baby let's get into it. This spot was the right pick for sure. I have been craving sushi but didn't want to go spend my mortgage on lunch. My partner came up with this place. It was a bit far for us with how bad traffic is getting in Austin, but I was down. We show up. The parking situation is a bit small I didn't see overflow anywhere but we got lucky and found a slot. We walk in and before the door even closes the host greeted us. (With a smile as well) She asked where we preferred to sit either a table or bar. We didn't care so we got places at the bar. Which was really cute. We got to see our stuff being made and everything. We got two of the lunch selections which both come with a miso soup. Which I really liked as it didn't taste over salted as most do. We also started with the veggie tempura before our mains. The tempura was nice not over caked on and still hot and fresh. The sauce it was served with was good definitely will have to have again maybe add shrimp next time. Onto the mains. Ok don't be mad but I forgot what they were called on the menu but I have added photos below. Everything was delicious and I mean everything nothing was over flavored or tasted old. It was all fresh and very tasty. We didn't get anything to drink other than water which is typical for us. So the total was way reasonable. Let's touch on the staff real quick. Our server was so kind and so patient it took us a min to figure out what we wanted but never did we feel rushed or anything. He came back numerous times to check in which I thought was very kind. Am not just with us but I noticed all tables being checked in with as well. The over all vibe with the staff is happy and excited to serve. Even if the food was not the best I feel like I would go back just for the staff. But lucky for me the food was amazing as well so now we have another place in the rotation when we wanna head out for a meal. I definitely give this a huge 5 stars If you don't believe me go try and then let me know. read more

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I came to Austin for the first time with my wife for her birthday . We came here because it was recommended . We came in here for her birthday dinner and order a bottle of sake (750ml) for 4 people and the new waitress in training punch in it as a shot. I don't know who this guy is but he brought us only a shot . He told us it was a misunderstanding and how many glasses with the bottle and I just was kidding with him and said " you can just bring a straw with the bottle." They motherfucker couldn't take a joke and end up bringing us 2 shots of sake and cut us off . We came here to celebrate my wife birthday and cause he must having a bad day and couldn't take a joke he single handed ruined my wife birthday . DONT COME HERE IF YOU PLANNING TO CELEBRATE WITH DRINKS . After we had issues with the drinks, the waitress stop coming around. Horrible customer service. read more

Komé - Horrible service and this was the bill - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Komé has a very nice ambience. There's a small parking lot as well as free neighbourhood street parking. The okonomiyaki (seafood pancake) was delicious. The waiter informed us before ordering that it did not have actual seafood in it, but it still tasted very seafood-like. The chicken kara-age was pretty normal fried chicken and a little dry. I'm sure the sushi here is fantastic. I'd love to come again and try their sushi or ramen (which is only available during lunch). read more

Komé - Kara-age W/Mayo, Okonomiyaki, Tenzaru - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came for lunch on a weekday and we were seated promptly. The kids were given chopsticks with chopstick holders which I thought was a cute idea. It took us awhile to decide on what to order because everything on the menu looked so good. We shared an order of chicken karaage and vegetable/shrimp tempura. The chicken karaage was tender, juicy, and flavorful while the tempura was perfectly crispy. I got the beef curry which came with a vegetable croquette. Hubby had the sushi lunch (tuna, yellowtail, salmon, striped bass and shrimp nigiri, miso soup, and choice of one lunch roll-crunchy dynamite) and a bowl of tonkotsu soup with noodles ($3 for soup and $3 for noodles) since he couldn't decide. The beef curry was good and was great on a cold fall day. The croquette also went well with the curry. Hubby surprisingly scarfed down all of the food he ordered and enjoyed every last bite. I also had sencha tea which came in a teapot. I got a few refills so it was worth ordering. read more

My family and I came here on a Friday evening while it was pouring outside. We came around 6:30pm and there was a wait time of about 30 minutes because place was packing. It's one of my favorite places I've eaten in Austin so far! The waitress was so lovely, sweet, and seemed genuinely passionate about the food here and it was contagious. I also loved everything we ate- which included the katsuo appetizer, curry noodle, squid, and eel box. The only thing to note is that the eel box is not an actual bento box like I thought, it's basically eel sushi- about 6 pieces for $24, which was a bit expensive and not filling enough, but very fresh and tasty. read more

The Karaage was not my favorite. Tasted very dry and almost burnt. Sushi was definitely better but I thought it was mediocre, not bad but not the best in Austin. The food was decent but not worth an hour wait. Service was excellent. The waitress was very attentive. Food was brought out very quickly. It's a very cute spot. Definitely a nice and fun vibe! read more

Komé - Superfly, Summertime - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I rounded this down from 3.5 stars. I used to go here on the rare occasion several years ago, and it's nice to see them bounce back after the pandemic. The sushi tastes fresh, and they have many options to choose from on their menu whether you want curry, sushi rolls, or a bento meal. I recommend the chirashi don if you want a variety of fish and don't mind splurging a little. I will comment that their miso soup is really watery and bland. Their prices are on the higher end. Service is prompt and wait staff were fine. Give this place a try if you're looking for a casual lunch date. read more

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The food is good, and the people are friendly. I have to say, i am looking for the "great" in the fish department and the price/food ratio was a little unbalanced, but i would come again and try something different. It was only my first time and would like to give other items on the menu a try. read more

Sharing many plates to try as much of the menu as possible is my favorite way to eat, and the portions here are perfect for just that! 3 of us shared the okanomiyaki, the tarantula roll, the salmon collar, the trio of torched nigiri, seaweed salad and the scallop carpaccio. I would order everything again aside from the scallops, which weren't very flavorful. Overall It's a dynamic and balanced menu, ideal both for folks who enjoy more classic Japanese fare as well as more adventurous eats. read more