We were in search of a low-key dinner after a busy day, and Maiko proved to be a perfect fit. The atmosphere is well-lit and comfortable, and our server was top-notch. While the regular menu offers a lot, the happy hour menu had plenty to choose from in its own right. We went with a tuna gyoza appetizer followed by a trio of rolls: the Warehouse District (tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado, masago), the Hawaii 5-0 (escolar, kani, mango, fried coconut, and sweet Thai chili sauce), and the Tiger Eye (smoked salmon, cream cheese, jalapeno, soy paper). All of the food proved satisfying. The spicy tuna gyoza (with guacamole and Thai chili sauce) might have been better as a cold dish, but we had no regrets trying it warm. Finding a favorite among the sushi rolls was a challenge as all three brought something different: fresh flavors from the Warehouse, a satisfying crunch and a bit of sweetness from the Hawaii, and some smoky and spicy notes from the Tiger Eye. The rolls are normally in the upper teens though thankfully, happy hour pricing shaved a few dollars off that cost. With so many other dining options nearby, Maiko is easy to overlook. I'm glad that we didn't, however, as it made for an excellent meal. read more

Maiko Sushi - Warehouse, Tiger Eye, and Hawaii 5-0 rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Underrated spot Great service with great sushi Lots of options too Will come back - read more

Maiko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent food and service. Jelani was my server who was very knowledgeable, who recommended items based on my preferences. I got there before the happy hour dinner rush which was great cause the vibe was chill. The happy hour menu had a lots of great options and extended hours. The food was hot and fresh. I ordered more than needed but enjoyed some of my leftovers at midnight. Really enjoyed all of my food but the Maiko fried rice with beef was a winner. read more

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Popped in on a Friday night and was surprised to see it wasn't too busy. Especially after I learned they do Happy Hour everyday from 4pm to close. What a deal! It's anywhere from $3-$5 off an entree or drink. Always down for a good deal. Got sat at the sushi bar and there was a tv w/o captions soooo just watched them make the rolls. Got the Goyza and the Maiko nigiri (8 peices). The server was nice and gave ample time to review the menu after checking a few times if I was ready. The food was solid, didn't care for one of the nigiri....otherwise delicious. Lychee martini also tasty! Music wasn't too loud and laid back atmosphere. read more

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Maiko Sushi is a great sushi restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Austin. They are a short walk away from the major bar scenes and offer great food with affordable prices. Happy Hour is from 4PM-closing daily and always hits the spot with my sushi craving. The Salmon Sashimi, Beef Skewers, and Spicy Tuna Roll are always my go to. Mixed Drinks here are delicious and it's just a great vibe overall. Service is always friendly and timely. Definitely a must try for sushi lovers and conveniently located for a pre-drinking spot and date night! read more

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The sashimi was so delicious, and you could tell there was lots of care put into making the dishes, including the presentation of it. I ordered through doordash while traveling and it was the best sushi I have ever had! I would honestly come back to Austin just for this restaurant! read more

Maiko Sushi - Unagi Nigiri (Fresh water eel), Stuffed Jalapenos Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Kunsei Salmon (smoked salmon) Nigiri Cajun Crawfish - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came back to Maiko for lunch with husband and was pleasantly surprised by all the upgrades in decor and quality of fish! We ordered the Sashimi for one, two extra Sake Toro, Dragon Roll and Scorpion Roll, and loved it all! read more

Visited for their dinner happy hour which honestly is great! They have happy hour from 4pm till close! The rolls were amazing! Our server was super nice and gave us a great recommendation for the Hawaiian roll which was amazing! Definitely will be going back! read more

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Our arrival dinner in Austin was at Maiko Sushi, right across the street from our hotel. The outside is non-descript, but walking inside you'll find a trendy lounge-style restaurant with a bar and nightclub feel. Their menu has a nice mix of bento boxes, happy hour small bites, and of course sushi. Note their happy hour menu is available 4pm to close, so order up! The food here is excellent, and yes everything is bigger in Texas especially the entrees. We ordered: * Lychee Martini was refreshing * Shishito peppers were nicely charred and had the right amount of seasoning and sauce * Surprised to see steamed spicy wontons from the main appetizer menu - good though some more Sichuan peppercorn would be nice * Chicken thigh skewers were juicy, and huge! * The Salmon Bento had a really thick filet - cooked perfectly and moist. * For sushi lovers definitely get the Sushi for One - a nice mix of fresh nigiri sushi and an entire Maiko Roll - basically a large, mixed fish maki roll with sauce. read more

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I ordered the Orange Dragon, Godzilla Roll, hamachi and sake toro nigiri, beef skewer, and a shrimp dim sum. Everything was delicious! The rolls were tasty, with creamy avocado and crunchy cucumbers that complimented the umami fish. The nigiri was fresh and delicious. I liked the beef skewer but it was even good without the teriyaki sauce. The shrimp dim sum was tasty too. I ordered through DoorDash so I can't speak to the service. read more

Maiko Sushi - Beef Skewer Dim Sum Sake Toro (Fatty Salmon) Nigiri Godzilla Roll Hamachi (yellowtail) Nigiri Orange Dragonorange - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Maiko Sushi is a tried and true sushi spot that never disappoints! Their sushi is always so fresh you can really taste the difference. Currently they are offering free sake one per table during happy hour. Great pairing with their happy hour food. This day I went with the Salmon Avoccado Cucumber. So delish! read more

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Amazing sushi restaurant downtown! Had a great experience on Sunday night! my waiter was Jelani and he went above and beyond. I felt like a friend visiting even though I had never been here before. I love the layout of the restaurant, the lights seating, it's definitely a spot you'll want to try out this weekend! read more

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Came here last minute on a Wednesday and had an amazing experience. The restaurant was spacious and the servers were attentive. I sat up at the bar. Everything that I ordered was amazing and very fresh. I had the salmon sashimi some nigiri, the yellowtail collarbone, spicy edamame, couple hand rolls and thank you Tina for recommending such good sake to pair with my dinner. The plating was nice and Tina was extremely helpful and made the experience above and beyond pricing is fair. Sushi is fresh and they have a wide variety that you can choose from. I definitely would go back again. It was a great experience thank you, Tina and Ivan for your phenomenal service and delicious food. read more

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Pleasantly surprised at the quality, very fresh. I had the sushi dinner123 with salmon and it was not fishy at all but fresh and buttery taste. The potion was large. Meaty pieces of sushi and nigiri. The seasoning on the spicy edamame is like crack. Our server was friendly and attentive. I think the pricing is pretty fair too. I won't hesitate to come back when I'm in the area! The vibe is clean, modern, trendy. Yes, parking is an issue but that's par for the course in that area. read more

Best sushi I've had in a long time. Good selection, daily specials, and fresh fish. Restaurant was very clean, and the bathrooms are oddly great (the mirrors). Service was a little sluggish, but I attribute that to being the first customers of the day. We will be back. read more

Really fresh sushi. I had the Sake Maki several nights in a row while staying at a hotel nearby for an event. It was always super tasty, packed well and fresh. Would absolutely order from here again (and in fact did several times this week!) read more

Maiko is the stable, reliable restaurant you go to when you're craving mid-quality sushi & don't want to break the bank. While the rolls may not be the most memorable, Maiko offers a daily happy hour from 4 PM until closing, making it a convenient & affordable option. I've been here a few times now, and the restaurant tends to be less crowded than other sushi restaurants, making it the perfect walk-in restaurant and providing the space needed for larger groups. Note: avoid ordering the Scorpion (specialty roll), as this tasted fried and not very refreshing read more

Maiko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

They were close to closing but didn't rush us out the food was fresh and the drinks were a 10/10. They served us very quickly!

Great food and affordable happy hour, decent location with very little parking and the vibe is kinda boring now. It's a bit generic compared to it's previous location. But we also went in the middle of the day so I feel like it would look nicer in the evening. I will say the side of the building we sat on was facing a very busy parking lot which is kinda distracting if you're with other people. The food was great and the service was fast. I feel like they did a great job refilling drinks and checking in on us. I also was not feeling well and they took great care of me. Their green tea is very good! I don't remember what rolls I got but I remember liking it but it was not mind blowing by any means. I feel like this is a solid spot to visit for happy hour. If you like mac and cheese you HAVE to get the sake Mac and Cheese. That's literally the thing that always brings me back. read more

Came around 6pm for dinner and it was right across the street from our hotel. Got seated quickly and ordered a few things. Got 2 signature rolls, tempura, egg rolls, and a veggie roll with cucumber and avocado. The service was great and our waitress was friendly and nice. The food was mediocre, eh. Nothing special, but it was filling and quick which we appreciated. read more

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The service was top notch and the quality of their food was second to none. We sampled not only many of their sushi and sashimi dishes but also the Korean BBQ and Udon which to no surprise, was fantastic!! Thank you Maiko Sushi for your incredible hospitality!!! read more

Kevin, the manager is an awful manager with an attitude problem. I've ordered many times with the old manager and my food is always ready on time but with this new manager it never is. I've grown more and more frustrated and asked him why he can never have the food ready when it is promised and he told me to go to hell. Don't worry, Kevin, I won't come back to your restaurant since you don't seem to have any clue how to manage it And how to talk to customers. read more

First time to Maiko and it did not disappoint!! I was looking for a last minute spot for HH to meet friend and we needed something that opened around 4p, so when Maiko popped up we took a chance and I'm so happy we did! Oscar, the bartender, was super helpful in getting us ready to order and taking care of us! He made great recommendations and kept rhetorical wine full... HH was great and fairly priced for a DT HH in Austin... it was a Friday night and not too busy in the early evening... I bet parking can get tricky with the DT traffic but I got lucky with parking and it was easy peasy! The food was really good and cured the sushi craving we both had!! The pepper tuna was so yummy and I always love shishito peppers and Maiko did them RIGHT! Overall, great experience and happy to have stumbled upon this spot! read more

Maiko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

The soup dumplings were my favorite! The staff was nice when I picked up my to-go order. The crispy tuna rice was good and the yuzu sauce was great! read more

Maiko Sushi - Soup dumplings, yellowtail, and crispy tuna rice. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing！！The environment here is suitable for people, and there are good sushi and other foods. The waiter is very friendly to us. Everyone is very good. I like maiko sushi very much!! read more

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Ordered through Uber. 3 rolls of sushi, crab rangoons, and shrimp and crawfish fried rice. Ran around $106 before a driver tip. Food was delicious. Would order again. read more

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The sushi was presented well but the taste was just ok. Neither roll was really flavorful and the crab roll was pretty dry. The service was good, though. read more

Maiko Sushi - Salmon/tuna roll and crab roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

My friend and I were visiting Austin and were interested in a sushi dinner. We were sold on the every day happy hour menu from 4-7pm! We walked in about 6:15pm on a Saturday and were promptly seated at the sushi bar. I had a lychee martini and we split 4 rolls. Service was attentive. Solid choice if you're looking for a decent sushi dinner that doesn't break the bank! read more

Maiko Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We happened on this place during a Google search "sushi near me" but it was surprisingly good. I think they have a pretty much all day happy hour so that is always nice especially since it's in downtown looking for an affordable option is always hard. Their dimsum trio is surprisingly good. The soup dumpling is very flavorful so I would recommend getting that over the other two options if you have to choose. I got the spicy ocean crunch roll which is fairly basic but the salmon and yellow tail didn't taste fishy and the rice was soft and flavorful. My fiance for the Salmon Sushi Dinner 123 and everything tasted good and fresh even the sashimi. The service was fast and there were plenty of people even on a sunday evening. We'll definitely come back for a cheap sushi fix. read more

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Oscar was absolutely amazing. From the service to the food! This is one of my favorite places to eat. I come for the food but stay because of Oscar read more

great experience at maiko's happy hour! they run their happy hour specials everyday from 4pm - 7pm! I LOVE their gyoza and highly recommend getting that (it's my go to every single time)! This time, we got the fire cracker roll (shrimp tempura, avocado, cream cheese, pepper tuna, topped with eel sauce) which was DELICIOUS 10/10. I'm not a big cream cheese lover on sushi, but this worked so well and was so yummy! not overpowering like at other places! my other favorite roll here is the terminator (tempura spicy tuna roll topped with warm spicy mayo, masago, and crawfish)! warm rolls typically are not my go to either, but i'm so obsessed with it and would highly recommend! they also had nigiri on their happy hour menu for only 3.5! I got the hamachi and eel and would highly recommend both (eel was 10/10, hamachi was 9.5/10)! it wasn't too busy on a weekday during happy hour so it'd be a good place to visit if you're not looking to make a reservation! parking wise, there is street parking but my go to is always just to valet at P.f. Chang's right next door, which is $12 total + tip! All and all, I love this place so much & it's definitely my top place for a quick, casual meal that's absolutely delicious! Give them a try for sure! read more

Maiko Sushi - Chicken Gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Really? All these high scores? Definitely not our experience! We came in while visiting Austin because, believe it or not, we were kind of tired of BBQ! We were not in for a full blown meal and so we ordered the Sushi 123 which provides a smaller, shareable portion perfect to fill our cravings. We asked if they had a salmon roll that came with lemon slices on top and were told "no but all of our rolls can be customized however you like." We asked if we could have lemon added to our roll and inquired as to how much that would cost. Our server told us it would be like fifty cents so, no brainer. So our order included a roll, some edamame and a couple pieces of nigiri. We were waiting for it to come; while seeing our server shmoozing with some young ladies, I noticed our food sitting on the shelf and finally got his attention and mentioned we were still waiting for our meal. He brought our roll and nigiri but did not bring the edamame which he said would be right out. We finished our food and still had to wait for the edamame, which came to us cold. We didn't finish it and asked him to bring our bill. When he showed up with it I noticed they were charging us $5 for the lemon slices! I called him over and told him I wasn't paying for the lemon slices as he told us it would only be "like 50 cents." He said he would talk to the chef. Then he came back and said "well since it's a customized roll, it costs an additional $5". I said no, not paying $5 for a few pieces of thinly sliced lemons. Take it off my bill. Then he came back again and said he was only authorized to take of $3. This entire exchange related to the up charge took about 20 minutes. I was done arguing with him about this, told him to take the $3 off the bill and paid for it but did not leave him a tip. He was such a double talking p.o.s. I couldn't stand it anymore. I DO NOT recommend this place. It is the worst customer service I've experienced at any sushi restaurant I have ever been to and I've been to many of them. By the way, this is the ONLY negative experience I've had at any sushi joint, so be wary of this place. FYI, we were seated at 9pm and left at 9:45pm. There were like three other parties (six people) in the place, and we sat at the sushi bar. Should have been much better service than what we received. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Our server, Daisy, was amazing! I only wish they had mild yum yum sauce and not spicy mayo sauce. It was also a little cold. But the food and drinks were delicious! Beautiful decor and dishes! Great music!! read more

Would highly recommend shaggy dog, it's was a good sushi meal. The waiters were very nice and helpful. The place was extremely clean spacious. I would definitely come back. read more

Maiko Sushi - Shaggy Dog and uni (nigiri) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Loveeee this sushi spot. I'd recommend their two roll combo for lunch. Delicious, filling, and affordable! Every time I go, even with the lunch rush, the service is great! Great Sushi in downtown. read more

Great date night spot. My husband and I were visiting the area were craving sushi. This place was perfect for us because it was a couple of blocks away from our hotel and we could walk there quickly. We sat at the sushi bar and honestly it was our favorite part. We loved watching them make the different rolls right in front of us platting them beautifully. The chicken gyozas were so delicious and perfectly crispy. We also got a couple rolls and the teriyaki chicken, all three items were amazing. It was a little loud in the restaurant once it filled up, but I saw that on a couple reviews so it didn't bug us much since we knew ahead of time. But they also had some cute outdoor seating if you don't want to be in the restaurant with everyone. read more

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Rude hostess very forcefully told my partner we're not allowed outside drinks (it was coffee), while i understand the policy the approach wasn't welcoming and also not a drink they even serve. There was still 20 min left on happy hour but she did not provide the menu. I verified with the waitress and she kindly let us order. We ordered the salmon and yellowtail 123 plates with salmon, sushi and spicy rolls, crawfish roll and eel roll, and calamari. Disappointing Soggy rice on two rolls, they comped one... which i thought was strange. You could see the visible difference between the rice. This was the first time I've ever let the waiter know about bad food because it was obviously not just preferences. Fish was good quality and real wasabi is available. read more

The sushi, tempura and wings taste great. Actually anything you order would be exceptional. The service is outstanding and the server checks back with you often to see if you need anything else. We sat at the bar and the server was very attentive and friendly. The ambiance is relaxing and you never feel rushed. My son and I have been here several times and it never disappoints. read more

Had a great happy hour. Our food came out fast and the bartender was very friendly. Loved the decor, will definitely come back.

I was skeptical with the place being downtown, but I'm glad I went! I thought the staff in training were nice and all things were affordable and decent quality. I probably wouldn't come back due to my preference for other spots in town BUT think folks should make their own judgement read more