Mediocre and expensive. Very nice upscale ambiance. The menu comes with a promise of a great experience, and yet food didn't match the expectations. I ordered mushroom skewers, and the mushrooms were mostly tasteless and the sauce was just not helping with the issue. I also ordered torched scallop roll based on the waiter's recommendation, and unfortunately, that dish also disappointed. There was a bit of the smoke flavor, but otherwise the dish tasted monotonous and lifeless. My colleague had salmon and toro nigiri, and he was not impressed with the quality and taste. No complaints about service, it was prompt and friendly. There are better sushi places in San Antonio. read more

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Update - we went to Nineteen Hyaku for a Tuna Cutting. This is a thing you should do; but it's only offered once a quarter or so and you need to reserve in advance. A whole fresh tuna is rolled in, cut up while you watch, and served as sashimi, nigiri, and rolls. Commentary from the chef livens things up during and in between your ten or so small courses. The only thing that might have made it better was if the tuna had been fresh bluefin. But still, it's a dining experience you shouldn't miss. read more

Honestly I would've given it 5 stars but the food took sooo long to come out. Service was great. She was very attentive and supportive but I was like why is this taking forever lol Overall it's an amazing restaurant! Very much a great place for date night or even celebrating someone's birthday which was the case for me. If you go get the steak roll. Sooooo good, steak, caviar, an lobster?!! I wish I ordered it again. Gyoza was aight, the drinks were super good. San Antonio doesn't have that many places that have lychee martinis but theirs were so refreshing and not super sweet. Perfect balance. I forgot to take a picture of my lychee martini , dam. read more

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I don't end during the Culinaria's Restaurant Week to try their prefixed menu. I made reservations right when they opened so I was one of the first to be seated. All of the food came out very quickly and nearly all at once. A little overwhelmed and hard to pace. Everything was really good and unique in flavors. The interior design was beautifully done, plenty obscene options around the bar, sushi, bar, indoor and outdoor. I'd like to come back to try more items off their menu and take advantage of their great happy hour prices! read more

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I walked in on a Sunday at 5:30pm. It was pretty dead. No one was at the hostess stand but was planning on checking out happy hour at the bar anyway. Bartender brought me a menu and I asked if they had any hamachi items. He recommended the lemon kani roll. I ordered it and it took 10 minutes before it came out. I wanted to try some other items so ordered edamame and spicy tuna hand roll off the happy hour menu. I also got a lychee martini. Everything was delicious. Looking forward to coming back and trying other things. read more

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This is my second visit at this restaurant. First time was for a Mother's Day celebration which was really really good. This second time I am not sure how I feel about it. Most dishes felt that they are made quickly and missing the wow factor. The service was good and it is more of an upscale restaurant. They had couple of birthday and celebration parties going on. Everyone dressed nicely read more

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I was delighted to eat here for the first time! I joined a big group and we were served a set menu, so I don't know all the exact names, but this was the best sushi I've ever had. I genuinely enjoyed everything that came out. I've never enjoyed raw seafood on sushi. I'm a basic shrimp or crab girl but somehow this place made me completely love every sushi dish they served. One roll in particular was wrapped in rice paper with a slice of lemon on top, and that was my favorite by far. They also served a variety of appetizers: pork skewers, fried rice, edamame, Brussels sprouts and those were phenomenal too. The service was great, super attentive, and the restaurant itself was cute with a simple, classy vibe. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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The food here was really good and each roll we got had a unique taste. The service was excellent and the waitress was very attentive. The quality of fish was high and the roll I got was spicy. read more

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Went on a Saturday night and made reservations. It was very crowded so I recommend reservations. We were seated on time and our server promptly greeted us and explained the menu and suggestions. The food was really slow to come out however it seemed to be made to order so I didn't mind. Our favorites were the chicken skewers and the hot honey roll. The restaurant has an elevated feel. Perfect for a date night. There's also a happy hour menu. They also validate parking for the nearby garage. I will be back read more

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Elegant and Minimalist Sushi spot in San Antonio. Right behind the restaurant there is a parking garage, very convenient when you are in downtown. This review is going to be bitter-sweet, because I got horrible service at the bar but excellent service at the restaurant. The bar tender that helped us was very anal about certain things, never smiled and did not know how to speak to customers. But at the restaurant, the girls were amazing, they really make this place better. They are a little strict about the happy hour menu and where you can be seated. So if you are ordering from the Happy Hour Menu you cannot sit at the restaurant, you must to sit at the bar or by the sushi chef. Little weird rule. The food is outstanding and the cocktail excellently crafted. Perfect for a date, business dinner or a girl night out. read more

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A unique and upscale date night like no other, highly recommend reserving a tuna cutting experience. We loved the courses, drinks and left feeling like we couldn't eat another bite of food. read more

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Second time eating at this sushi restaurant and really enjoyed it! It was a Friday evening, around 7:30 PM so walked it and it was about a 20 minute wait for 3 people. Not too bad! Service is always great here. Hosts and servers are very welcoming and kind. Tried the lemon special roll, which was so so good and yummy! Pretty small restaurant space with a few tables outdoors, but it was way too hot to sit outside. The menu is pretty extensive, with so many different rolls to choose from. Edamame is excellent too. WOuld come back soon!! read more

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Downtown residence for 15 years and in hospitality for over 30 years. The food was incredible and the service at a different level! Cin went to the website and saw a vegetarian option when we were driving to the restaurant. We put in our order with Kayla (if I was not retired, I would of STOLEN HER AWAY FROM NINETEEN!) WOW. When Cin placed her order, we could tell something was wrong, but ROCK STAR Kayla said she never heard of that on the menu, but she would check with the chef. She came back to tell us that dish had been discontinued a while back, but she would talk with the GM and chef for a resolution. She came back with the GM to tell us they would honor Cins request, as they had everything to make the dish. The ship sails as the captain sails it. The GM was very nice, we chatted about downtown living for 5 minutes. Common man, what!!!! Then to boot, the entire meal a 10. Just a tad noisy, but that's a building issue. Little hard to hear each other. read more

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First time going here and once you go in it's very open and welcoming. Staff is super friendly and attentive. It is very clean and nice lighting. Seated pretty quickly and given water immediately. Waiter came within 5 minutes he did very well checking in us and recommending things in the menu. They will make common sushi rolls if you aren't able to find anything you like or prefer. I definitely would go here again but definitely in the pricey side but worth it! read more

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We came here on a sunday, let me tell you, we will definitely be coming back !! Our server vero was amazing and attentive and extremely funny , we smiled so much the entire time ! We also had the other super cool staff approach us!! extremely welcoming !! on to the rolls .. the kuro hama and torched scallops! Chefs kiss !! we will definitely be back !! read more

This is a very cool restaurant. There is an upstairs that opens to the extremely high ceilings. The dining room downstairs is quite large with a variety of seating options (tables, booths). The bar on your right when you first enter is gorgeous and they make delicious cocktails. One star off for noise as the very high ceilings make for a loud atmosphere. The sushi, while delicious, is a little bit small portion wise for the price you are paying. Overall I would recommend this restaurant as a good sushi spot in town read more

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Went here for a friend's birthday dinner & it was great! Atmosphere was lovely, very modern. They have a great bar with lots of seating. They also have seating along the Susie bar. The servers were pleasant & friendly. The drinks & food came out timely & everything was delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly & had great seasoning, a little spicy. The sushi was so fresh. Would recommend for a sushi spot! read more

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This restaurant is amazing!! Visited for happy hour, and the food and deals were unbelievable. The service was also fantastic; the bartender answered many of our questions and recommended great options! The inside is very pretty, particularly the high ceilings! It is clean, simple, and elegant. I noticed there is an upstairs area too, perhaps for private parties or events. 100/10 recommend visiting for happy hour! read more

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I went for their Happy hour which is totally worth it. Just a note that the happy hour menu is only for the sushi bar. We got almost everything on the happy hour menu. My favorite was the nigiri trio. The sushi all tastes very fresh. It's a classy place and perfect for a date night. read more

A vibe a great place to take your wife your mom your gf your daughter your prom date your side girl your neighbor your aunt your business clients your teacher your dry cleaner lady. Basically just come catch a vibe with some good food read more

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I've been here twice and the food was good but just a little too boujie for my taste. Flavors were a bit too elevated and of course you are dropping a pretty penny. Service has been good but things tend to take a long time to come out, even when the place isn't crowded. Their house ranch was super unique and niche. Cool to try but I won't get it again. There was something we wanted to try that they were also out of. read more

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We went for restaurant week. Where as other spots in town offer full plates for the same cost. This place failed to deliver. And for $55 a person the plates were incredibly small and the flavors subpar. Similar to Sushi from HEB. Started off poor with water that tasted fresh from the tap. Had to ask for bottled water. Service was fine. And the ambience is of a nice restaurant here in San Antonio. But the food doesn't deliver. If you want overpriced "posh" food waste your money here. If you want real sushi for a fraction of the price - go to Koi Kawa. Photos attached. read more

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We came as guests to our friend's 40th birthday party and oh my goodness, what a fancy and great place to celebrate. There was a fairly large group of us so we were upstairs. So we could take in the ambiance. Our server took great care of us drinking our cocktails and multiple courses of food. Our drinks were tasty and refreshing. The food was flavorful and delicious. This is definitely a place that is great for a fancy night out on a date, with friends, or a solo escape. read more

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I was craving sushi. Stopped by this restaurant on a Saturday evening. I did make reservations and I am glad I did because it was pretty full. They have valet parking , but there's a parking garage behind the restaurant that you can park at as well. I started off with the lychee Mojito. I felt like it was too sweet for me. For Appetizers, we had shishito peppers and brussels sprouts. The brussels sprouts were definitely the favorite. They had great flavor and the serving size was pretty big. For our main dishes, we shared the upscale roll, Lemon kani roll and the chef choice nigiri and a chutoro hand roll. By far, the upscale roll was our favorite. The flavors just exploded in your mouth. We had the fried banana cheesecake that came with ice cream and drizzle of strawberry. It was the perfect ending to a great meal. We were definitely happy when we left. Everyone we encounter was friendly. Our waiter was attentive read more

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Trendy, upscale sushi establishment adding to the revitalization of Broadway & Greyson. The restaurant is spacious, high ceilings and well lit. The bar is beautiful with elegant light fixtures. The menu consists of small plates, delicious and great for allowing tasting a wide variety of dishes. We ordered from almost every section! The wine list is descent and the cocktails surprisingly delicious and ingenious. Service was excellent. Speed of dinner about quick!! Dishes were flying out of the kitchen so ask your server to pace you or you'll be out in the blink of an eye. A welcome cuisine for San Antonio... hope it lasts, we'll be back! read more

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Very cool space. Cavernous yet elegant. And a little noisy. Nice happy hour specials but most of the dishes were on the sour side of the spectrum. Not quite balanced. The Hyaku Heater was a nice roll but honestly not very spicy. Overall we enjoyed our meal. Cudos for having Asahi NA. read more

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Greatest bar (and bartender) in all sushi restaurants in San Antonio! Everything is so fresh! Can't say enough great things about this place. We will always be back!! read more

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"I Trust You Chef" -- that's what the menu says next to the omakase option, a set of ten courses of sushi, plus a generous bowl of edamame and a dessert. This is a great way to surprise yourself and branch out. What you see in my photos is omakase for two people. The later courses, especially the pork belly and salmon, were quite filling. Our server mentioned that the omakase menu changes every few days. From our set of dishes, the tuna and the scallops were standouts, with melt-in-your-mouth seafood layered over tender rice and graced with soy, vinegar, ginger, green onion, etc. Entering Nineteen Hyaku is a heightened experience. It feels special to be there. Like the sister restaurants (Little Em, Upscale) there is careful attention to colors and finishes. The servers did a good job explaining the omakase dishes as they came our. It was a team approach to keeping things moving from the kitchen and making sure our needs were taken care of. It would be fun to come back and pick specific items from the menu. Downsides. The music felt bit too loud for easy conversation. Also, on our visit, the bathrooms were not as clean or fresh as they should have been. Parking: You can enter the garage at the Jefferson Bank building from N. Alamo street; it's a right turn if you're heading southbound; they validate inside the restaurant. At peak times there is a valet stand on E. Grayson, heading westbound, between N. Alamo and Broadway. read more

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We felt like having Japanese for dinner tonight. Houston helped us with our reservations, and we were set. Valet parking is available, but we found street parking with no problem. Chelsea was our wonderful and knowledgeable server. Found out later that she's the first employee. Dad had a Lemonade, I had the Lychee Mojito, and hubby had tea. Dad and hubby each had the Miso Soup. We had the Shrimp Tempura, Chasu skewer, Tako/octopus skewer, Wagyu Hot Stone, Oysters, Budo Hiramasa, Uni, and Hiramasa (a type of yellowtail). Chasu and wagyu were melt in your mouth good! Oysters done well. We had a couple of treats like the Squash Tempura and Brussel Sprouts. Calamansi pie was the best sweet ending! Coming from the Philippines, calamansi is a lemon-lime fruit! Their pastry chef came from Signature! If you're looking for a fine dining experience, this is the place to check out! read more

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Beautiful interior and ambiance for date night. We had reservations for omakase on a Friday night to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The omakase reservation has to be pre-paid and only options for a 19 course. We had a wait a little bit to get seated although the omakase area was pretty empty. The waitress took our drink orders immediately, but took forever to bring them! You can find an assortment of Japanese whiskeys and mainly sake. Going into the omakase, I do say every palate cleanser is counted a course. There were about 9 nigiri, 2 palate cleanser, 1 salad, 4 cooked course, and 2 dessert course. Not sure what the last one is, although I've gone through my pictures over and over.... Still coming with 18 courses unless the warm towel is included. Yes, I was still hungry afterwards, but because the omakase took about 2.5 hours I just wanted to go home. Food overall was okay with the nigiri being the highlights. Giving them 4 stars since everyone was welcoming and nice (but very slow). Also, this is the only omakase spot in town so I want to promote this more in San Antonio hoping other places will start opening up! Next time, I may come for just the nigiri and rolls! read more

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A cute Japanese restaurant within walking distance to The Pearl shopping and dining area. Nineteen Hyaku has a very minimalistic design with a great menu. In fact, the menu was so great that I could not decide what to order. It also looks like there is additional dining space upstairs or it could be a private event space (it would be very cool to have an event here). We got the Chutoro Handroll, Budo Hiramasa, Gyoza, Agave Akamai, one King Salmon nigiri, and the Lemon Kani roll. Everything we got was extremely fresh and was melt-in-your-mouth buttery soft. The handroll was more like a taco where the toppings were placed atop vs a cone shape that I was expecting. This made it a little difficult to eat without all the fish falling out. The gyoza had a little hint of squid ink in each bite without being too overpowering. Everything on the menu looked great - I am looking forward to coming back and trying the chirashi bowl and more rolls! read more

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The food and drinks are amazing, I went for a friends birthdays party and our waiter was very attentive and provided excellent services. The ambiance of the restaurant was great as well and it's a perfect spot for a date night or a celebratory dinner. I can't wait to go back! read more

We came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. It wasn't too busy, but it was the day before Veterans Day. I think Friday is the only day they are open for lunch and I think even that is new. We were fortunate to find street parking. There is a garage nearby, but not sure what it costs. It's not too far from the surface lots near The Pearl under 281. We were sat right away. The restaurant was bigger than I expected, but still pretty small. I think there were stairs near the front door, but not sure if that led to more seating. We started with miso soup, gyoza, and a couple of oysters. My wife got the snow crab temaki and I got the chef's choice premium nigiri which came with seven pieces, I think. The miso soup had more seaweed than I have ever had in a miso soup, but was good. The gyoza and oysters were amazing! The sushi was great. The nigiri was shrimp, a few different dishes, and avocado. Everything was presented beautifully and the oysters were so good, we ordered more. read more

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Absolutely amazing experience here. From the time we were greeted entering this fine establishment to a very well versed waitress, we were absolutely blown away. Great recommendations for skipping the restaurant week menu to splurge into their finest assortment of Nigiri to the infamous Kari Kari and torched scallop makimono I don't think there's one miss here. We paired our meal with the old fashioned and cherry blossom spritz. We also devoured our edamame and gyoza(so fckn fresh I'm salivating thinking about it). 10/10 will be back to try more!!!!! read more

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I ate here with 2 girlfriends for the Culinaria menu. We were excited because we had heard really good things. I will say the food was good but our waitress did not know the menu and could not explain the menu. When asked her questions she would say descriptions of the color of the fish and we would then ask is that tuna? Almost felt like we were playing charades or being punked. I would expect more of a server at a restaurant of this caliber. The ambiance was nice. We did not feel rushed. I liked most everything we got. The stand outs for me were the tuna and the goyza with black garlic. The portions were small. I'm not a big eater but I didn't leave full. My husband would have needed more food. read more

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Good ambiance. Great service. Food was underwhelming. Saw a Spurs basketball player though. read more

We live right across the street and wished we would have tried months ago. We thought the drinks were fantastic and the food was great as well. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of. This will be our new spot....especially since we can walk there in 2 minutes read more

Went in and had the best sushi I think I've ever had in my life at Nineteen Hyaku last night. I could not get enough of how fresh and like butter the sashimi was! I love how on the chefs choice you can have it without the rice. My friend and I ended up ordering a few options to try, The espresso martini unfortunately was not the best but again the food was so good I didn't want to make a fuss about anything. read more

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New sushi spot with a little more elegance. With the high ceilings and the ambiance, this is a great spot for date night or small gatherings. They have a bar are and seating along a sushi counter, presumably first come first serve. The wait staff and bartenders were knowledgeable about the menu and drink selections. They have a variety of Sake choices including some on tap. Sushi choices marked with a Japanese symbol are unique as "not all sushi places serve them". Parking is available in a garage and paid to park. read more

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we took our mom here for her birthday, let me tell you... the food was amazing, chef nelson approached our table after telling our server vero about how great the food was ! they looked busy! and the cherry blossom ! please don't ever take it off the menu ! we will be back !! read more