Huge fan of omakase restaurants and this did not disappoint. The one item that was a bit odd is I…read moreinitially made the reservation for 7:15pm, a few days later I received a call stating there was an issue with the reservation system and they only had a 6pm seating open. I found that interesting as when I did arrive, there was another solo diner, which could I say they moved me to even out the round, maybe...so next time if it happens again, there's def something fishy about it. Arrived very close to the reservation time due to traffic delays and thankfully wasn't late. The main restaurant didn't have anyone in it, which had me worried it was a solo dinner and I was keeping everyone waiting. Not the case as the others seated with me were enjoying the welcome drink. Welcome drink was sweet and tasty. We were ushered into the sushi bar by seating furthers to closest and the seats were a bit lower than the sushi bar/prep area and you were basically eye level seeing what was made. My seat was towards the middle which was great. There was a visiting chef from Miami and the three team members who lead the service were great. Everything on the menu was fresh and paired well with the accompaniments. I did the wine pairing that consisted of five glasses throughout the 15 course meal. They also allowed for two additional bites at the end, which is my favorite part of an omakase. Getting to have another of your favorite...always so hard to choose which is your favorite though. Service was great and very attentive, the restrooms were also clean. No complaints other than the funky reservation glitch. Seeing they change the menu every so often, mostly the accompanying elements more than the fish itself, I'd go back when this comes up on my rotation.

Delicious! Came here with my husband for the first time to celebrate our anniversary!…read more Sushi Bar is a hidden speakeasy inside Golden Ace. I've had sushi omakase before and what stands out about this one is that there's lots of fusion and spice (jalapeño, ginger, etc.) I actually wanted to come because I thought it was related to Pasta Bar, but it turns out the owners of Pasta Bar used to work here but split and created their own Scratch restaurants (Sushi by Scratch, Pasta Bar). Not related, but still really yummy! Reservations are needed and it's prepaid. There are other add-ons and drinks that you can pay for in person. They invite you to have a complimentary drink 30 min before the reservation-Silk Road-a mix of yuzu, sake, coconut, etc. Very smooth and sweet! I like it. We were seated with other couples and it's an intimate space (8 spots). Since it was our anniversary, we were the only ones that got a paper menu of what we ate. That was surprising as other omakases give everyone the menu regardless of the occasion. There are three chefs preparing the sushi, and the entire service was pretty fast. We spent an hour 30 min here. I liked that there was bottomless salad with seaweed and the like. There was one chef who kept refilling my salad, which I appreciated. Keep in mind, if I didn't keep on eating the salad, I probably wouldn't have been full. Another surprise is that there are no chopsticks. You wipe your hands with one towel and eat the sushi and salad with your hands. My favorites are madai (sea bream) and hotate (scallop). They have a smooth and smokey flavor. We spent about $500 for two. This is downtown, so you'll have to find paid street parking or garage.

We are Yuki Stans in this house…read more What to get: nigiri, each is about 3 bites so decide your portioning based on that! Service is hit or miss, but really you're here for the fish. The handrolls are just okay in my opinion, but they are good value when you get the set.

Yuki Handroll Bar is a modern Japanese restaurant focusing on fresh, made-to-order hand rolls…read moreserved at U-shaped counter. The restaurant is small with dimmed lighting. I met a friend there for lunch. She ordered five handrolls (lobster, tuna, salmon, avocado and crab) and I ordered three (salmon, avocado and crab). The hand rolls were served on a black slat, which made the presentation of the hand rolls visually appealing. While Yuki Handroll Bar had really fresh ingredients inside the hand rolls, the seaweed was inedible for me. My friend was able to eat all her hand rolls and really enjoyed them. She really likes Yuki due to the gluten free options like gluten free soy sauce. Service was friendly and fast.

OMG, Sushi Junai Omakase was an absolute divine experience! From the very first bite, I was…read moretransported to sushi heaven. Every piece was crafted with such precision and care it felt like the chef was telling a story through the freshest fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and delicate garnishes. The omakase journey was an exquisite parade of flavors and textures each course more surprising and delightful than the last. The balance between the creamy, the umami-rich, the bright, and the subtly smoky was flawless. You could tell every ingredient was top-notch and handled with masterful technique. Beyond the food, the intimate setting and the chef's friendly, passionate presentation made the experience feel personal and special. It wasn't just a meal; it was a celebration of Japanese culinary artistry that left me completely speechless. 100/10

Made a reservation via Yelp, weeks ago, confirmed reservation yesterday only to arrive and see a…read morenote on the door stating 'due to plumbing issues we will be closed 3/30/-4/4'. So they knew in advance they couldn't honor the reservation and chose not to reach out to their guests. Can't say I'll be back.

What a hidden gem!…read more I discovered Kitsu Nori through the inKind app, where I had an offer for $25 off a $50 meal, including drinks. I figured I'd give it a try, and boy, was it worth it! I honestly haven't had sushi of this quality since I lived in Los Angeles or spent $500 on lunch at Uchi! The fish here is incredibly fresh, and the quality is outstanding, especially for the price. The salmon and tuna literally melted in your mouth, and the blue crab hand roll was my absolute favorite! Everything we ordered was delicious. You can really taste the difference when a restaurant uses high-quality ingredients. The service was just as wonderful. Everyone was genuinely friendly and welcoming, and our server even told us to come back for happy hour, when select items are 50% off! Are you kidding me?! With sushi this good, you better believe I'll be back, probably this week! If you love excellent sushi but don't want to spend a fortune, this place is absolutely worth visiting. Great quality, great prices, and great service. What more could you ask for? And here's a little bonus! If you haven't tried the inKind app, you can use my referral link for a $25 off discount here or at plenty of other fantastic restaurants. It's how I discovered this place, and I'm so glad I did! https://app.inkind.com/refer/PXFCBFKO Can't wait to come back for happy hour!

Kitsu Nori hosted a Pokemon pop up a few weeks ago and it was the perfect spot to go for our…read morefamily. My kids (and husband) love Pokemon and I love sushi! The event was during the day so I ordered The Fox, which came with 3 handrolls, 3 pieces of sashimi, the sumonomo salad, and miso soup. The soup was tasty with quality ingredients. I love a sunomono salad and this one is not just cucumber, which I enjoyed. From the sashimi, I could tell the fish was quality and very fresh. The presentation was beautiful and I loved the little droppers they have for soy sauce. I did not enjoy the chopped fish for the handrolls because it was not particularly flavorful, with the exception of the spicy tuna. Usually with chopped sushi, it comes with some sort of sauce binder maybe, but the handrolls were bland without the soy sauce. The service was attentive. We were seated outside so the kids could enjoy the Pokemon vendors. I will say that the menu is very limited for children (or at least mine). The focus on handrolls and crudo meant that my kids ate a bowl of rice and had some seaweed, but the server still brought out the food with beautiful presentation for my kids. The inside looked very intimate and I would definitely want to come back for a girls night or date night. The outside patio is beautiful and spacious. There were string lights hung around and I'm sure it's a romantic vibe at night. All in all, it was a dining experience I enjoyed, but not so much the rest of my family. I guess it's time for a girls night out.

Tasty spot with Taiwanese food and Sushi! We enjoyed everything we tried (in order of favorite to…read moreleast favorite): Fried Chicken Pancake Slider with Pork Belly Claypot Beef Lu Ro Fan with Purple Rice (!!) Fried Kabocha But the way, that was a lot of food for 2 people even two hungry people but it as great to have the variety and try so many things on first visit and something tells me the mains will be very good tomorrow too! Service was friendly, and cool thing is that in an effort to be environmentally friendly, you get 10% off if you bring your own takeout containers! Also woman owned and operated. Definitely a very chill vibe - kind of artsy with murals/old Austin.

I have been drying to eat here forever. Love the reviews on…read moreYelp and follow their instagram. I do not understand how this kind of kitchen does NOT use salt, seasonings or spices?!?? Everything is just sooo incredibly bland and very little to almost zero flavor. Asked for dipping sauces and chili oil and even after adding it to the egg drop soup and dunking every item ordered in sauce..... all I could taste was the added hot sauce or dumpling sauce. I ordered the mimosa, came to the table completely flat and awful..... the food was also just flat and awful. Soooooo disappointed. We were so excited to finally get to eat here. Service was very attentive and sweet, very pretty interior. That was the only thing good about this restaurant. Unfortunately we will not be back. We ordered $75 worth of food and left the table full of plates piled high with uneaten food. We went in the street and ate lunch at a different restaurant. Now I know why there were only 3 old white guys eating lunch here on a Sunday afternoon and all the other restaurants on the street are packed with guests. Sorry to say, this place is a total disappointment.

This was an amazing experience as always. It was my wife and I's third time and the staff always…read moredoes such a great job. A special shoutout to the GM, Savanna, who made the dinner so memorable. The ambiance and food were 10/10.

We've been working with Uchiko to plan an important business dinner and Danielle, Nicolette, and…read morethe Uchiko team have been incredibly accommodating and helpful through out the planning process. We've had several last minute changes along the way, and they've been nothing but patient, responsive and easy to work with. We really appreciate the great communication and willingness to help make everything work. Thank you!!

Second day in a row I had lunch here…read more Food was fresh and tasty both days I had chicken and noodles with miso soup yesterday Today I had the salmon lunch box With salad, tempura fried shrimp, zucchini and sweet potato (dipping sauce was gooood), sushi rounds, steamed sticky rice, and teriyaki salmon filet that was generous 16$ for all this at lunch!! Yesterday a colleague's salmon was dry so today I asked for mine medium and it was perfect Our service on both days was top notch Kind, professional and attentive Yesterday was at 1130 and today was at 1 pm Yesterday there were 22 construction workers eating in here, it was great Today a mix of all kinds of folks Ambiance is great Floors clean Plates clean Smells wonderful About 12 tables not too big but enough to bring your whole crew!! Japanese food is really growing on me for sure I recommend you come try this joint for yourself

I thought this was going to be a sit down take your time establishment. After walking in and…read moreobserving the layout, it has traditional sushi vibes but this was built for speed. Not too crazy about having sushi done in 3.5 minutes. It was good I did ask for a lot less sauce than I observed from the patrons around me. For some reason people want all raw products doused in sauce. I'm more of the traditionalist. I did order the 5 piece nigiri/roll combo with a salmon lovers roll tasty a lot better than I would have imagined without all that sauce. It came with miso soup.

Amazing service and staff. Everyone was genuinely nice, friendly and, and welcoming. Enjoyed the…read moreflow of the evening. Meal was excellently curated and we loved every single bite. Fish was fresh, well prepped and served beautifully. Reservations aren't extremely hard to get like other places but you do have to plan a week or 2 in advance. 12 seats per serving time. If you've been wanting to try this restaurant, just book it and thank me later.

Craft Omakase lives up to the hype! For some, it's a ridiculous amount of money to spend on a…read moresingular meal but if you are into the Omakase experience, this is truly one of the best! NOTES: - Reservations: required and are released about a month in advance - Parking: plenty available outside of the building - 22 course seasonal tasting menu is prepaid and includes 20% gratuity - 2 to 3 services per night (times vary depending on the day of the week) - Arrive about 20 minutes early to get checked in and enjoy a welcome drink in the lounge before getting seated THE HIGHS: - You fill out a short survey a few days prior to your reservation to let them know your preferences and if you're celebrating anything - Service is truly top tier... you check in upon arrival and they take care of you every step of the way from start to finish (this includes remembering small details they learn about you along the way) - Complimentary welcome drink while you wait to go in (either sparkling wine or a mocktail) - You get to watch every bite being prepared and have the opportunity to interact with the chefs and ask them questions - Pacing on the meal was perfect... the courses kept coming but you never felt rushed - They'll adapt to your taste along the way... you want more wasabi on the next course? They've got you! - There are no up sells for extra bites at the end - They give you a signed copy of the menu at the end to keep THE LOWS: - It can be hard to get a reservation THE PRICE: The total was $474.53 for a party of 2. It's expensive compared to an average dinner but it's reasonable for a Michelin Star Omakase experience. - 22 course tasting menu: $370 ($185 each) - 20% gratuity: $74 - Taxes: $30.53 BEST BITES: - Hotate: the ponzu and lemon zest with the Japanese scallop is so refreshing - Shima aji: the shiso adds the perfect little kiss of heat - Crudo: I love that non-sushi dishes were included and this one was so unique with the hamachi, watermelon, and tarragon - Yasai: another non-sushi dish but the squash with the aioli was unreal - Sawara: Spanish mackerel with wasabi, soy, and bonito chili oil... absolutely delicious! - Curry: ocean trout, succotash, and fennel but the broth was so flavorful - Bafun uni: I've had uni from a fresh fish market in Tokyo and this was a million times better... sea urchin can be decisive but this is the best I've ever had! THE VERDICT: I've done a few Omakase experiences around Austin and this is tied for being my favorite. I love the fact that some of the courses are non-sushi because it helps break up the bites. I also love some of the common flavors that kept reappearing like the Meyer lemon... it helped to create a lot of cohesion throughout the meal and tied everything together. I would highly recommend Craft Omakase to anyone and would definitely return, especially because the menu offerings are seasonal. The Michelin star is well deserved!