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    Sushi Bar

    4.5 (124 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Adrianna H.

    Stunning experience at sushi bar in downtown Austin! It's a very intimate experience with only about 10 seats, the chefs are super conversational during the entire meal and walk you through every bite. Each bite continued to get better although it seemed that shouldn't be possible. There was nothing that wasn't a 5/5 stars. Highly recommend checking this out for a special occasion

    Lauren D.

    This place was beyond fantastic, the chefs were extremely knowledgeable and it turned out our sushi chef was from where we were! It was a wonderful and unexpected touch! The service was remarkable! It was my birthday so we got a bottle of the sparkling sake to share and it did not let us down! Then there was a custom menu for my birthday with Happy Birthday Lauren printed on it! That was a great surprise! The ambiance was intimate and perfect! There were only 14 people in the room which made it feel really special! The menu was displayed behind the chefs so we k ew what we were eating. Each chef would announce what they were serving by saying "excuse the interruption but this is..." the sushi pieces were sized perfectly and they were divine! This experience was unlike any other omakase I have been to, including Japan! This was an experience I will cherish and never forget! The pricing was what you would expect. Be sure to pay for 3 hours of parking because there was a group of girls who paid for an hour and a half and got a boot on their car! But I cannot recommend this place enough! I will be back when their menu changes! Thank you sooo much!

    Munsa M.

    Came here for omakase and we loved it!!! I love how intimate it is you really get to know the chefs and what they create really well. We loved all the courses but wish there was more food for the price

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    Vu D.

    An incredible omakase experience from start to finish. Sushi Bar Austin delivers some of the freshest, highest-quality fish I've had, with every course beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The chefs were knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience feel personal and fun. Each piece was perfectly balanced, creative, and showcased amazing attention to detail. The intimate setting adds to the overall vibe, making it feel special from the moment you walk in. Easily one of the best dining experiences in Austin and absolutely worth it.

    Taylor N.

    Such a fun omakase place. The itamae (sushi chef) described all the food great and also had great conversations while preparing dishes. It started off shy and quiet with all of strangers but as food flowed with the wines or sake to match everyone was talking and joking. It is expensive but a great way to spend a bday dinner. Loved the exclusive vibes when you enter.

    Marcos R.

    What a wonderful solo dinner with good food and service! Experiencing international flavors with international fish was exceptional. I had a few mock tails to pair with the courses but they offer an array of different drinking options and something for everyone. It's a new location, so I liked the colors and area it was in. Nice bar and Lounge area connected to each other as well. The piece that grabbed my attention was the Uni course. With a crispy nori shell and uni and Ikura together. The flavors paired well. They offer extra courses to revisit at the end of the experience if time permits. So you can have a second round of something or a mystery piece from the chef. Would definitely be back to try a new menu!

    If you are looking for authentic traditional Japanese omakase, you would for sure be very disappointed. If you want fusion, lots of flavor, really seasoned, you can give it a try. Personally I felt too much flavor. Strong seasoned. When you have good fish, you really don't need to add too much random stuff. The rice had fallen apart on multiple pieces. The Chef or server has not noticed the falling rice on the serving plate either, didn't clean them toward the end of the dinner. The last desert was disappointing too. We had omakase for 2 w some drinks. Omakase Price is ok, but the drinks are def tons of margin. $70 a glass. I also feel the counter seating is so low. Ambiance is ok.

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    Anke P.

    Modern-style omakase was done well overall. The welcome cocktail (chai sake) was delicious! It was a good experience to try new ingredients paired with different fish. For some pieces, personal preference is less lemon juice or sourness. I love the unique ginger/ seaweed/ cucumber mix for palate cleansing. The uni piece was really unique with the deep-fried seaweed, but I wish the shiso leaf wasn't as strong so I could actually taste the uni. Overall, glad I got to experience this meal! Parking on the street or there's a garage nearby (~$25 for 3 hours).

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    Erika Z.

    Took myself on a solo date to Sushi Bar and it was such a great experience. The 17 courses included dessert and you had the option to add on premium toppings as well like truffle, etc. When you first walk in, it's quite dim, giving speakeasy vibes and you're able to wait in a waiting area and given a cocktail. Then you're led into the actual dining room and seated in front of the chefs. The chefs were super nice and personable and made conversation throughout the night which really helped my introverted self. The food was amazing, and you could tell the chefs knew what they were doing and talking about. There is a small parking lot but doubting my ability to get out of it, I decided to street park instead. Overall, great service, great food, great experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to splurge on some omakase!

    Steven H.

    Looking for an experience like no other, or possibly just a new take on your palette. They have you covered! There are so many flavorful ideas created by the artists behind the bar. Ryan was smooth and entertaining throughout the night! You feel apart of the show as they progress through the list of amazing bites. The bar is really cool and quick to give you and your friends the opportunity to try some amazing cocktails. Great service!

    Raquel P.

    The sushi omakase experience is fantastic. My favorite pieces were the hotate and unagi, both so filling and flavorful. The service was great, with our drink server being on top of it. The ambience is intimate. Definitely not cheap, but worth it for a romantic night out.

    Loni M.

    Sushi bar is by far where I had the best meal in 2023! If you are a sushi lover like myself then this is the place for you. The whole experience from beginning to end was so well thought out. They start you off with a welcome drink that you take into the waiting area. After which you are guided to a small room with only 10 seats in a chef's table vibe. We got to see how each nigiri was made and I loved how they explained what we were eating and how we should eat it. I especially loved how they were able to accommodate my shellfish allergy by substituting so they get 5 stars in my book. Definitely a special occasion type of experience but so very worth it!

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    Michele B.

    I've never tried Omakase before, so this was my first "dip of the toe" into this experience. My friend and I found some mid-week reservations, so we immediately booked. When we arrived, there is no sign what-so-ever. You just have to know it's the white house with some graphics on it. One of the things I noticed was the parking is also non-existent here. There is ample side street parking, but you'll likely have to walk a bit. When we arrived, we received a welcome cocktail. I really enjoyed it along with the seating area. It's a super well-positioned area in relation to the dinner area. At check-in, they'll give you add-ons. For this dinner, I only added the foie gras on. I loved the structure of the meal along with the information about where the fish is from, what they've added and any additional pieces. The chefs were super engaging and kept us taken care of the entire session. I ordered two cocktails and while I don't remember their names, I do remember that I liked them... ALOT. Especially the pineapple one. I HIGHLY recommend this place. While I don't have another Omakase to compare it to, I know this one will be enjoyable.

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    Thank you for the five-star review, Celeste!

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    The sushi rolls tasted great, but the soy sauce dish was chipped, which didn't look nice. Otherwise, I enjoyed the meal.

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Bar

    I plan on going tonight for my girlfriends and I anniversary do I need a reservation or can I just show up?

    You need a reservation. You can find them on Tock but it appears they are all booked up. They book up a month in advance sometimes. I listed for the waitlist for a few dates and was able to secure a reservation after waiting a week or so.

    My husband & I are going here tonight. Weird question I know but should we wear more formal clothes? We've never been but have heard wonderful reviews.

    You can wear whatever you want! It's Austin!

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    Toshokan

    Toshokan

    4.9(45 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    OVERVIEW: Definitely a top 3 omakase experience for me (and I've been to Japan!). The ambiance is…read morethe biggest part of what makes this so great. The intimate, speakeasy setting is such a vibe! Hidden behind a bookcase tucked away in Holey Moley, Chef Saine and his small team bring you an incredible 14-course experience with top-tier ingredients sourced directly from local farmers in Japan. With only 6 seats per session, this is a cozy experience and one I definitely could not recommend more. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, located in East Austin, there is plenty of street parking. - Reservations can be tricky to land, but you can grab weeknight ones if you're flexible. - Pricing is about $170/person, with the option to add on drinks and extra bites (3 extra for $45/person). Tax and tip not included. My favorite bites were the maguro blue fin (an incredible start to the night!), the buttery Kanpachi amberjack, and the Wagyu ribeye with salted egg yolk (steak and eggs). Everything is stellar, and the Belgium chocolate ice cream finish with a little serenading from Chef is a great way to wrap up the experience. Service is top notch!

    Once you've passed through the speakeasy bookshelf door, you enter a beautifully built out 6 seat…read moresushi restaurant, complete with many Taylor Swift references if you look closely. The omakase is beautifully orchestrated by Chef Saine Wong. Each bite more delectable than the last. What a wonderful, special meal. No notes. It's easy to lock your bike up out front, street parking is more limited as it is mostly resident sticker required, but there is the garage at Saltillo nearby.

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    TenTen

    TenTen

    4.3(566 reviews)
    0.3 miWarehouse District, Market District, Downtown
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    We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

    I have not been to Tenten in such a long time and recently went here for a happy hour with one of…read moremy girlfriends and had such an amazing time. Because of the influx of so many amazing new sushi spots opening up in town. I forget to visit my old favorite spots and neglecting tenten was a big mistake. Their happy hour is absolutely one of the best deals there is and on Tuesdays they have $10 rolls all night which is an absolute steal. I particularly went there on a Wednesday to try their A5 Wagyu sandwich, but because I hadn't been there in so long, I wanted to have all the rolls that sounded so amazing on the happy hour menu that I couldn't even get to the sandwich. Every single role we had was absolutely off the charts. They even had a Toro role on happy hour for $10 which was such a steal. The service and ambience was also as usual impeccable. Can't wait to come back here to try the sandwich on another Wednesday

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    Uchi Austin - Asked for soy, sent it back! Everything is perfection, no intervention required.

    Uchi Austin

    4.4(3.2k reviews)
    0.9 miBouldin Creek, South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)
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    I finally got a chance to visit and Uchi did not disappoint…read more Free valet parking with Apple Pay for tips. It seems they take reservations now. One of the reasons I never came before was that they didn't take reservations and I didn't want to drive 30 minutes and the wait hours for a table. Even at such an early hour on a Saturday, the place with hopping. The ambiance was a trendy one. We had reservations at 4:30. Happy hour is 4pm to 6pm and the HH menu will help keep the heft of your wallet at a good heavy level. All the food was great. Be prepared for a party to erupt in your mouth for each bite. The multitude of flavors that complement each other harmoniously in each mouthful will touch every part of your pallet. This is the only place that I have been to have this party going on for each dish. Overall I like this place better than its sister restaurant Uchiba. I'll be going to Uchiko soon to determine my favorite of the three but Uchi is at the top so far.

    This was my first time at Uchi. I was here to celebrate my friend's birthday, as this is one of her…read morefavorite places. We took advantage of the Happy Hour specials and tried a few items off the regular menu. She is the Sushi expert, so please forgive me for not remembering all the wonderful selections we sampled. The service was excellent, despite it being a tad busy. We had dined during their Happy Hour, yet our wait was never long for our entrees, as we finished each. Appreciated how our server provided the details of each dish as they were brought to our table. The ambiance of the restaurant was what I expected from the fine establishment this is. It's much more spacious than it looks from the outside. We were fortunate enough to be seated where we could observe dishes being prepared by the kitchen staff which added to the experience Overall, for my first time here, it was an outstanding experience.

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    Soto South Lamar

    Soto South Lamar

    4.3(741 reviews)
    1.0 miBouldin Creek, South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)
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    Really great. Better than uchiba. Maybe on par w uchi for me…read more Overall recommendations: chili hamachi, hamachi apple, soto 2.0 and uni pasta, risotto Chili hamachi-5/5 must get. So good the chili flavor is nice and has depth to it and not very spicy. More flavorful and goes so well together w the crunchy scallion texture on the soft fish Hirame usuzukuri- 4/5 - it was good but i could skip it. Flavor was really nice and light. The plum flavor was very distinct. But based on personal preference liked the hamachi more Ora king salmon- 4.7/5- very good the lemon flavor was so nice. The only thing is i felt the nigiris had too much wasabi at the end and the sizes are quite tiny Salmon toro (belly)- 4.7/5- really good. Same as above a little too much wasabi at the end and small size. Like the ora king more Hamachi Apple- 5/5 nice sweetness in the beginning from the apple and then a little bit of spice later on. Really enjoyed this one a lot lighter Kudamono 3/5- the banana is interesting and pleasant in texture but i would say overall compared to the other rolls. Tastes more average and familiar to a typical roll youd get elsewhere Soto 2.0- 5/5 really good had a nice depth of flavor.This and the hamachi were the favorites Uni pasta- 5/5- really enjoyed the depth and flavor. Less on the uni side and more a creamy and thick taste that is really good Risotto- 5/5 - very good and freshly warm

    This restaurant got away with murder…read more Sat down to eat. Our order was taken graciously... But only 3/4 of it ever came to the table. My husband's $30 roll never arrived and neither did the edamame he ordered.... Yet, I do believe we paid for both. In the moment of paying the bill, I was in far too much shock over HOW EXPENSIVE IT WAS to even realize that my husband didn't even get half of his dinner. Also, I paid HOW MUCH FOR 6 slices of Anago Sashimi**. I'm NEVER going to get over how insanely priced this restaurant is. And it really isn't much better, or even better at all, than a HOLE IN THE WALL spot that's all you can eat... Call me "trash" if you want but I have eaten at THOUSANDS of sushi spots, high end, low end, Michelin star rated, food poisoning inducing (lol) and this restaurant falls into the category of "wanna be" fancy but you can tell it's trying too hard. Was the fish good? Sure. Was it worth the $450 I wound up spending... For 2 people... NOT EVEN A LITTLE. **THEY CHARGED ME $64 for 6 slices of Anago sashimi, even though on the menu it was $7 per slice. ** They also charged me $110 for a sashimi platter, and I have absolutely NO CLUE where they came up with this number. Truly pissed off at this restaurant. ALWAYS TRIPLE CHECK YOUR BILL BEFORE PAYING!!!!! This restaurant stole from us.

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    Koriente

    Koriente

    4.4(2k reviews)
    0.8 miDowntown
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    I usually don't like leaving bad reviews, but wow--that was FOUL. I ordered the rice medallion…read moresauté with the recommended pork belly as my protein and asked for no mushrooms. The girl taking my order was friendly and even double-checked if it was an allergy--I told her no, I just really don't like mushrooms. But when I got home and started eating, everything in that dish tasted like mushrooms--or at least had that same gross, slimy, squishy texture. Even the pork belly (I think?) was soft, squishy, and honestly disgusting. Pork belly can be amazing when it's grilled or fried and crispy, but this was the total opposite. I don't get the hype around Koriente at all. The only good thing was the friendly and honestly super fast service.

    I've ordered from Koriente through Uber Eats before and have really enjoyed the food--it's…read moreconsistently flavorful and satisfying. I recently visited in person and got my usual order, the shiitake tofu, which was just as delicious as I remembered. That said, the overall dine-in experience could be improved. I tried the tea for the first time and, unfortunately, it wasn't quite to my taste. That was the main reason my rating is a bit lower this time. Also, a small note on the bento box: it typically comes with a tea included, but this wasn't made very clear during ordering. My friend didn't realize it was complimentary until someone else in our group ordered, which led to some confusion. It might help to clarify that more up front to avoid any misunderstandings. Still, I really appreciate the quality of the food and will definitely continue to order again!

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