The worst customer service, menu items are not delivered and prepared as menu dictates, re-fire... and then the straight components are still wrong. 45 minutes... and I left with some soy, ginger, and wasabi! Lunch not a win. The health department should seek review. Both sushi chefs, used the same gloves for 6-10 orders, wiping their face and hair, still with the same gloves. Do not recommend read more

Food was fresh and amazing, service was outstanding ( we had Aaron), and the ambiance inside the restaurant was so pretty and the music was perfect! read more

We went here during Austin restaurant week because we wanted to try their prix fixe menu which allowed us to try a lot of different items from their normal menu. I was really impressed by the service and the ambiance. Everyone who worked here was extremely welcoming and communicative. The interior decor here is super unique and the flowers on the ceiling were a vibe. The cocktails were also phenomenal. However, the food menu was super hit or miss. We really enjoyed the katsu and the shrimp elote. However, the sushi was just not good, especially for the price point.. which the exception of the king salmon! Everything with the salmon was super fresh and buttery. We struggled with the other nigiri because they just seemed really fishy and a little off. The scallop was ok, but there were a lot of conflicting flavors in there. We aren't sure if they were going for more Asian or Italian flavors because the yuzu, basil, and tomato combination was a little confusing. The presentation of everything was well done. And dessert was good! We preferred the yuzu pie over the Tokyo banana. So long story short, this restaurant has a lot of promise. They have a fantastic waiting staff and ambience. But they are trying to do too many flavors and types of food at once which might detract from their menu. We will definitely be back for their non-sushi menu! read more

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We did an omakase tasting menu and everything was super yummy. We added the aged fish and it wasn't that much better in my opinion but super glad we tried it read more

Great vegan options! Servers have always been friendly and knowledgeable about what to order. The interior is super cute and great for pics. Parking on South Congress Ave is notoriously difficult but there are a few side streets behind Lucky Robot where you can usually find a free spot. read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - Interior dining area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Battle roll, might have been the worst, most deflated sushi roll I've ever had. Brussels sprouts were great but have worst indigestion ever. Mushroom, pork belly and wagyu nigiri not worth it... flavorless. Brought my food before the 40$ hot sake I was excited about. Then had to finish it all off with what was clearly a cheesecake or pancetta they called a pie... so disappointing, and for 3 ppl paying $180 with tip, only the ambiance made up for it. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, we got there at 7pm on a Wednesday. I wish I could say otherwise might still give it another shot and order by pictures here on yelp instead... read more

Great food and great service. Definitely a high price point but the flavors are well worth it. The decoration was great, will definitely come back. read more

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First things first, make a reservation. There are few instances where one isn't needed but to be safe, make a reservation. I'd also recommend sitting at the "kitchen bar" so you can watch the chef's prepare the sushi and even engage in conversation with them. I've ordered many cold dishes and hot dishes and each of them have been great. I love taking out of town guests to SoCo and finishing with Lucky Robot. read more

Veggie ramen was really good, and the service was great. Had to come back the next day again ! read more

Dropped by for a chill happy hour and it was easy to get a table. Our server Kendra was great and explained the vegetarian options to us. We got the zucchini bites (huge portion) and farmbot (8 pieces of deliciousness). It was light meal but exactly what we needed. The zucchini was soft and the panko crust was spicy crispy perfection, didn't taste too friend at all. The roll we got was packed with flavor, wish I could make veggies taste this good! The ambience inside was just as nice as everyone says though we did thankfully get seated on the side away from the fish. The prices were decent and I'd come back for a cute date, though I wish they had a few more vegetarian options. read more

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I've come here on and off for 8 years - it will be the last time after this experience. Most recently, for my girlfriend's birthday. We ordered a miso soup to start and after digging through: found a long, BLACK HAIR in the soup! Things happen brushed it off. After, we ordered some really nice otoro tuna belly. IN THE OTORO TUNA BELLY THERE WAS A BLACK HAIR! We were astounded that we would find not one, but two black hairs in our dinner! After all that the orders that had the staffs hair on it wasn't even comped. Such a bummer this place used to be great. read more

I cannot recommend this place enough for a beautiful dating spot with incredible food. I highly recommend the Toro and Fig, but honestly, all the items on the menu are worth their spot. So much care went into the flavors curated on every dish. Most importantly, my time was special because of our server, Ian. He was the absolute best, and I know he brightens everyone he serves on his tables. The restaurant even signed a card for me and my girlfriend as we were celebrating our anniversary here! I will definitely be coming back, and you should give it a try. read more

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I really did want to give this place 5 stars but it fell short of my expectations. Service was A1 though. The ambience of the place from interior decor to the lights is a vibe. We made reservations to sit at the bar and what we felt was missing was the customer interaction. I even heard the workers making fun of how customers were pronouncing words,etc. The restaurant was partaking in the Restaurant week, donating a portion of their proceeds to the Food Bank so we wanted to definitely try items from that curated menu. The pork katsu was probably the most memorable thing on the list. It was cooked perfectly in a nice light curry sauce with grilled vegetables. The 5 nigiri piece chefs pick was just okay, the flavor of the rice was overpowering the fish. The Tokyo Banana dessert was disappointing, it had a weird texture. Their crispy barbacoa dumplings was pretty tasty. It paired nicely with the mango chipotle sauce. We also ordered the crunchy atomic salmon roll that was pretty basic but solid as well. The quality of the rolls/sashimi here is comparable to other sushi spots but I wouldn't come here if you are looking for top quality sushi. I would recommend going to other upscale Austin known restaurants. read more

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**This is a review for the 2024 restaurant week!** Such a cute sushi spot - the interior of this place is so fun and whimsical and breaks up the seriousness of most mid to higher end sushi places For restaurant week, I was able to try a variety of dishes. My personal favorites were the scallop ceviche(?) (don't remember the name) and the banana dessert. I also tried the sashimi and pork belly, which were also yummy! I could tell that the fish here was pretty fresh. I definitely want to come back again to try the rolls! read more

A Japanese restaurant with a Peruvian twist. The decor is beautiful and picture-worthy. The food is high quality, though slightly overpriced. I'd recommend Lucky Robot for a nice date night or a celebratory meal. We started with the suzuki ceviche, which consisted of striped bass, guava ponzu, achiote, sliced serrano, and plantain chips. It's a small dish, but the flavors are perfect. Next, we tried the hira hira roll - yellowtail, avocado, green onion, crispy shallot, yuzu miso, lemongrass soy, and cilantro. This one was disappointing and was missing flavor. We finished with sake nigiri and sake toro nigiri. The salmon was amazing; so fresh, so soft, almost like butter. The sake nigiri was less expensive but just as good as the sake toro nigiri, so I'd recommend sticking with sake nigiri. read more

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Restaurant is located on very prime main road. So parking is kinda limited but they did have a small lot in the back. We chose this spot because the decor was really nice and very retro cool hip vibes. Service was good and friendly. Food wise, everything was decent/good. Nothing amazed us enough - but maybe because we are from an area where sushi is a bit more prime, that we had higher standards? Some of the nigiri that came out had a fishy taste, texture wasn't the best, and didn't feel worth the price compared to others we've had. Nonetheless it eas still a nice dinner. Plz note - if you do a reservation, there will be a minimum spend per person ($75) before gratuity and fees. read more

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I went here for dinner with a friend and had the best time. We sat right by the chefs for an omakase experience and it was absolutely delightful. The food kept coming, the fish was fresh, every meal was tasty and there was obviously a lot of thought and creativity put into the meals and presentation. Service was good and the restaurant was dark but it fit the mood. I would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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Service was excellent. Ambiance as cute. Food, however, was just ok. For their price point, I was expecting something better. We had various nigiri, Sea3PO roll, waygu hot rock, and dessert. The best thing was the dessert. The food was just ok. read more

Maisy here took real care of us ! Had a reservation at 9:30 that went over and she sat us right away and gave us impeccable service ! Love this place the staff is awesome and so if the food !! read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lived in Austin 5 years, lucky robot takes the cake for worst restaurant I've been to here. Brussel sprouts were burnt. Sushi tasted old and just bad. Everything else was incredibly mediocre. Service was slow, to top it off the tipping options were 20% 22% and 25% lol. Save yourself the money and grab some H-E-B sushi. It will be better. read more

I love the happy hour at Lucky Robot because you can get a great deal on several dishes including the beef hot rock and pork belly. The rolls are a must as this is the only place that can even come close to Uchi in the roll department, my favorite being the spider soft shell crab roll and hira hira yellow tail roll. The rolls just hit the spot. Tried several new seasonal entrees including waygu and crispy pork belly. Also finished the meal strong with the yuzu pie. They also had an enjoyable cocktail midnight in Tokyo. This place is a great pick for consistent good service and food. Never disappoints. read more

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Every single thing was amazing! To start, we got the Brussel sprouts (yummy but not unique to this place), chicken karaage (fried chicken masterpiece) , and the crispy barbacoa dumplings (TO DIE FOR!). All of the appetizers had delicious sauces that we literally scraped with our fork to each after because they were addicting. We ordered the Hiramasa Shrimp Battle, Spider, and Dill-e (my personal favorite) as rolls. Definitely shareable sized rolls. I also got a piece of the Maguro nigiri and was absolutely amazed. This place is so cute and totally gives the vibes of Japan with the cherry blossoms and decor. Great service as well: the waiter was giving us suggestions and helped us pick the best things while also telling us what not to get. LOVE IT! Only got a picture of an empty plate since we ate it so quickly! read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - Empty plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lucky Robot is a delicious sushi spot on South Congress. Pretty busy spot on a Saturday night but the patio was open which was great to people watch. Bradley is a knowledgeable server. I'd be back to Lucky Robot. And you need to order the pork belly buns. This will be a must each time I come back! It is a little pricey for sushi but that's the area. read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

My wife and I had date night here about a month ago! Service was great. Very small and intimate location. The inside was decorated very eclectic and fun! The food we chose was great! We love sushi but we chose a sushi roll with bbq in it! Outstanding! We also had Ramen and spicy edamame. We would definitely go back! Such a fun place. read more

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This is my second review for Lucky Robot. We first visited over 8 years ago and were not wowed, so imagine how happy we were after this visit. Service was wonderful (thank you to Eric A and the rest of the staff!). We were frequently being checked on but never in a way that was annoying, in fact, Eric made sure we were aware of when Happy Hour was going to end and that was unexpected and very much appreciated. The food was excellent. We ordered so many different items and loved all of them. Everything was very fresh and flavorful and the presentation for each item complimented the dishes so well. The space is intimate, yet family friendly at the same time. Being located on such a busy street, it's amazing that once you sit down inside, you completely forget about all of the noise and chaos right outside the door. So glad, we gave it another try! read more

I am one who has always been averse to Sushi. You all opened my eyes. I was so impressed with the food. I am no fan of avocado, yet the Spider roll and the Hira Hira were a hit with me. Our server, Kendra, was fantastic and was very helpful when we were making our choices. Loved the decor of the restaurant and the choice of music. This was my first time here. Will definitely be back. I recommended Lucky Robot to my co-workers as well. read more

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Amazing food and equally amazing service! We snagged a day-of reservation and it was so worth it. We sampled a lot on their menu including barbacoa dumplings, spinach and tofu dumplings, 3 maki rolls, all 4 vegan nigiri options (loved the avocado one), and the yuzu mocktails. That mocktail was truly one of the best ones I've ever had. They're very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions. Also the ambience was great and the restaurant was well decorated! read more

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Had lunch at Lucky Robot this Friday because we were shopping on S Congress. Service was good, ambiance was a vibe, and the food was spectacular. Here are my reviews: Drink) Strawberry Mint Mule: 5/5 Starters) Miso Soup: 5/5 Pork and Ginger Dumplings: 4/5 Rolls) Sea-3Po: 5/5 Hiramasa Shrimp Battle: 100/5 A+++ R2D2: 4/5 Robo Tuna: 4/5 read more

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First off this was a wonderful, vibrant and fun vibe. Right when you first walk in you become a part of blossom season and a (I've never seen at a sushi place) dry age fish locker to gaze at what will soon be plated. The Wagyu two bites that I had were some of the best bites that I had my entire trip in Texas. And they made my daughter's birthday so special since this is where she wanted to go and have good sushi. The inside is an absolute delight. The staff was absolutely wonderful. All the food was precise clean and delicious. Exactly what you want out of a sushi and Ramen place. read more

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I thought the sushi was just spectacular. It was light, the rice was firm but soft, and the cashew sauce was subtly creamy and flavorful. I really liked the soy sauce and wasabi combination on the side that complemented the rolls beautifully. read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - farmbot 2.0 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

What I love most about Robot is their commitment to sustainability. All their fish and meat are sourced responsibly, with an emphasis on regenerative practices, which really sets them apart. I often visit for their happy hour--it's a great vibe--even though many of my favorite dishes aren't on the HH menu. My go-to is always the dry-cured nigiri. The service has been consistent, and I have no complaints there. The decor, with faux flowers cascading from the ceiling, gives the space a whimsical and unique feel. However, the flowers do seem to collect visible dust, which is worth noting, especially if you're seated directly underneath them. For those who enjoy dining outdoors, there are also a few tables available on the sidewalk. Overall, it's a great spot for a fresh and mindful dining experience! read more

Hello, Lucky Robot feels like someone fused a Tokyo daydream with Austin weirdness sushi rolls with attitude, neon signs humming softly, and a playlist that probably has opinions. The food's good, but it's more about the vibe like eating inside an anime that took a gap year in Texassss. read more

Got seated pretty quickly by the hostess, who oddly didn't acknowledge our party of 2 at the door until we greeted her. We got sat at a table just barely big enough for apps and two drinks. I asked for a bag hook, as I had a large handbag - they didn't have any. (What type of restaurant doesn't have a bag hook/stool these days?) Kept the order light, with happy hour plates.... Edamame - steamed Costco-esque soybeans WAY too much salt. Brussels sprouts - nothing to write home about. Okay at best. Pork Kakuni - dry pork, basic one note flavor. Saving grace was the plantain in the dish. Now, the absolute star of the show was, by far, the Yuzu Pie. If you were going to order anything at this place - it's the pie. Cute spot for the vibes, and that's it. read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - Yuzi Pie - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Attentive service, excellent quality fish, diverse menu, cool decor, and expensive prices for the food as compared to similarly ranked sushi places. Good for special occasions but for casual sushi dinning. read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - King salmon sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

They have a lot of vegan options here and they're really good! I like the vibe of the place, they have cool decor. The staff is friendly and helpful and was able to answer questions we had. I've been here a couple of times and looking forward to coming back again! read more

Lucky Robot Restaurant - Tofu and spinach dumplings - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're looking for authentic sushi, this is definitely not the spot. If you are looking for delicate photo worthy bites, this is the place. Walking in I was greeted by really friendly staff and a lot of pink. The cherry blossoms hanging from the ceiling and the disco balls and the upside down Christmas trees were a lot to take in, but I love how festive it all was. The staff in general were really pleasant all night. Personally I was really blown away by the warm towels that grew when warm water was poured on it. It was very cleansing to get to refresh my hands like that. We went for happy hour, and tried the Tuna tataki and the king sakura. The tuna was so fresh it tasted like raw beef. The add ons to the tuna elevated the flavor. The king sakura was a lot going on, eating the salmon with the cherry blossom leaf and all the other things in my opinion lost the entity of sashimi. I also tried the Spider Roll. The roll was beautiful to look at but I didn't feel like I was eating sushi at all. The crab got lost in the apple and other stuff, not really sushi to me. I also came to celebrate a birthday and we were tried with free dessert. We got the yuzu cake. That was a beautiful and hearty cake with tons of depth and textures. The creamy custard balanced out the crunchy pecans and blueberries and the meringue on the side was delightful. While overall the food was good this place didn't really satisfy my sushi craving. read more

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Yes yes yes If thinking of going the answer is yes Such a fun twist on classic sushi Funky bold ingredients to make a perfect pairing This is very old school keep austin weird concept With such a variety Prices are a bit fair of a classic sushi restaurant maybe a bit more They are Presentation heavy Inside very clean fun vibe Customer service lovely welcoming and when they bring out the dish they describe the dish at hand read more

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A little overpriced but a solid sushi place with super sweet waiters. Our food came out so fast too! The decor inside is fun and playful, but stylish. Feels like a spot that fits the vibe of Congress. We got edamame, the yellow tail crudo, crispy barbacoa dumplings, chicken karaage, the crunchy atomic salmon roll, and the hiramasa shrimp battle roll. We also got their sour mezcal cocktail. Would def recommend the cocktail as it was well balanced. The flavor of lemon isn't particularly strong, in case you're wondering. The yellow tail crudo was good, and light in terms of flavor. I'm glad the jalapeños actually had a bit of kick to them otherwise the crudo would have been a touch boring. It was hard to really taste the coconut water imo. The crispy barbacoa dumplings were good, but I wouldn't say the barbacoa had classic barbacoa flavor. Loved the sauce that came with the dumplings - it had good kick to it. The chicken karaage was delicious. It wasn't as crispy as expected because they toss the chicken in sauce. The sauce was a touch sweet. I am not sure where the panko was in our salmon roll or why it was considered crunchy. I ended up liking the hiramasa shrimp battle roll much more than the crunchy salmon roll even though I don't typically like tempura in my rolls. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Great spot in the soco areas. Was delish with a really intimate vibe. (Kinda small) ...

What can I say about LR that hasn't been said already? The ambience is a vibe, the food is amazing and the service was also top tier. I truly enjoyed the experience. Advice if you're planning on going: MAKE a reservation in open table. It's a very popular spot and it gets BUSY. I made reservations late and ended up having a 4:45pm dinner on a Saturday night lol. The prices are high for the portion sizes but the quality and service make up for it. I was confused by one thing though. I thought I saw something on open table that said LR was one of those restaurants where you can see your tab in real time as you order/while you dine, I didn't see that unless I wasn't looking in the right place. Overall, the experience was great and I'd gladly visit again. read more

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