The food was amazing and our sever James was very professional and very knowledgeable. He was the…read morebest!

Loved it!! Came in not that hungry but everything was great so ended up over eating. We ordered:…read moreHamachi Serrano (ended up getting a second order) Rokus fish fry Yellowtail hanabi Wagyu hanabi Organic garden salad Gensai roll Waterloo ichi roll Chocolate lava cake All soo good!!!

Toshokan is honestly one of my favorite omakase experiences I've ever had!! The entire experience…read moreis just so unique from start to finish. It's located inside what I think is a mini golf place (or some kind of entertainment venue haha), and the restaurant itself is hidden behind a bookshelf like a speakeasy. I had never heard of the place before, but I thought the whole concept was SO cool. The omakase itself is incredibly intimate with only a handful of seats, which makes the entire experience feel really personal. Chef and his small team are all so warm and welcoming, and one of my favorite parts was that they actually encourage everyone to get to know each other throughout the meal. It ended up feeling like one big group dinner rather than everyone quietly eating their own meal. My friend and I were even watching the Super Bowl with everyone during our seating, which made the night even more fun! The fish was, of course, phenomenal. Every piece was prepared with so much care and precision, and you could really tell how passionate Chef is about his craft. I'd say the menu falls somewhere in the middle between a super traditional Edomae omakase and a more modern, creative one, which I personally loved. Everything felt incredibly thoughtful without being overly experimental. I also have to give a shoutout to their cocktail program because every drink we had was AMAZING! I don't even think there's a traditional drink menu. Instead, their bartender just asked each of us what kinds of flavors we usually like and created custom cocktails based on our preferences. Every single drink she made for my friends and me was SO good and paired perfectly with the meal. One thing to keep in mind is that each seating is pretty long--we were there for close to three hours! It definitely felt like an experience rather than just dinner, but honestly, the time flew by because everyone was chatting, eating, and having such a great time. It is definitely on the expensive side, but for the quality of the fish, the hospitality, and the overall experience, I thought it was absolutely worth it. One of my favorite little details was that the room is filled with Chef's personal belongings, books, and little collectibles, which makes the space feel so cozy and lived in. He genuinely welcomes guests to ask him about anything in the room, and you can tell he's just such a well-rounded and passionate person. More than anything, this was just such a FUN omakase experience!! If you're looking for something that's intimate, interactive, and a little different from your typical omakase, I can't recommend Toshokan enough!

Toshokan is one of those Austin gems that feels like you've stumbled into another world. Luckily I…read moresnagged a reservation a few weeks in advance. Tucked away inside a mini golf course and hidden behind a bookshelf, the whole experience has this playful speakeasy energy before you even sit down. Once you step inside, the interior immediately transports you to the late‑night streets of Tokyo--moody lighting, intimate vibes, and that cinematic feeling like something special is about to happen. There are 6 seats. My boyfriend and I had such a fun, personal experience. The staff were incredible--warm, engaging, and genuinely excited to guide us through each course. The food itself was delicious, beautifully crafted, and felt customized in a way that made the night feel unique to us. It's the kind of omakase that doesn't take itself too seriously while still delivering seriously good dishes. I also highly recommend the sake and cocktail pairing. The bartender customizes it based on your preferences. I told her my favorite drink is an espresso martini and she made this really fun espresso, strawberry latte concoction. There is also a special house sake with an homage to the owner's cat. I love those personal details. It's always a great time at Toshokan, and I'll definitely be back again. PS it's a great place to celebrate your birthday or special occasion! They broke out a guitar to serenade me lol

We were in search of a low-key dinner after a busy day, and Maiko proved to be a perfect fit. The…read moreatmosphere 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.

Eric R. and I got to our hotel after 9 PM and by the time we got to our room and unloaded the…read moreluggage, it was almost 10. I saw Maiko was walkable and open until 11, so off we went in the rain a few blocks. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered a pot of hot green tea. Our server was very patient. There is happy hour 4 PM to close, and it had a double-sided menu with a lot of options. The main menu also had a lot of items we wanted, and the server was able to confirm they had uni, hamachi belly, and sake belly available. We ordered the crispy rice tuna sans wasabi mayo, the Godzilla roll, sake belly, hamachi belly, saba nigiri and uni gunkan, plus two salmon handrolls with avocado and cucumber. The Godzilla roll was very delicious and spicy. Everything was fresh and tasted great. We got plenty of refills of hot water in our tea pot. This was a very enjoyable late dinner experience! Itadakimasu!

First time coming here, and definitely not my last! Walked in and was immediately greeted with the…read morebest hospitality out there. Our server, Josh, made this place feel comfy and like home. Sitting in front of the sushi bar was also comforting. The food was amazing as well. 10/10 would recommend and bring friends!

Def would recommend this place. Nice fusion restaurant and the inside is quaint and cozy. They have…read morea few seats that are swing benches and if I had a plus one would have totally snagged one. Sat at the sushi bar and for a Thursday night was pretty quiet. There were four chefs and sitting at the sushi bar you got to see the goodies as they were made. Austyn was the person who took care of me and they were wonderful. Very polite and provided great recommendations for the night. Got the sake flight and all three I'd get again. Started with the Barbacoa dumplings....ummmm amazing, soooo flavorful. Next up was the Brussels sprouts and y'all those left with the bowl empty. The only rec I gave Austyn was to tell peeps to stir them to get all the sauce goodness mixed in. Didn't realize there was a sauce until the end soooo that would have probably made me lick the bowl! Also got the Toro fig and I'm not gonna lie I was shocked. Never thought pairing fig with tuna would be good, again rec I gave was to give a spoon so you could sip all that sauce goodness!!! Last on my dining journey was the Prime Market Nigiri Moriawase. This was the chefs choice of five nigiri pieces and they again were delicious. The downside was the omakase was for 2 people, portion size sooo I need to find a plus one, any takers?! I'd go back to try other items and get a few of the same.

A sleek downtown escape where modern Japanese meets urban polish. Fresh sashimi and nigiri,…read moremouthwatering A5 Wagyu bites, plus inventive cocktails and top-tier. The vibe is relaxed yet buzzing just expect some noise on weekend nights. Easy 10/10 The manager also checked in with my table which made me feel welcome.

Amazing service. Amazing food…read more Amazing space. We popped in here hoping for a table and they had one last table available in the bar area. Layelle was our waitress and she was awesome. She was very fast and never let our drinks go empty. She recommended some amazing dishes that we were a bit skeptical about, but I'm so glad she explained the flavors to us. Everything she recommended was a burst of flavor in your mouth. The quail egg is a MUST TRY! There's so many different textures and flavors I was wanting more. For dessert I ordered he matcha crème brûlée and was wowed by the matcha flavor. This spot is delicious and in a great location!

Fantastic Food, Creative Cocktails, and an Amazing Atmosphere!…read more We visited Uchibā Austin for their lunch specials, and what an incredible experience! The food was absolutely fantastic, the cocktails were creative and delicious, and the service was spot on from start to finish. We sat on the patio, which was such a pleasant surprise! It's beautifully designed, charming, and feels like a little hidden oasis. You would never know you were right in the middle of downtown Austin. I've previously visited the Dallas location and had an amazing experience there, so I had high expectations. I'm happy to say that the Austin location was every bit as impressive! From the food and drinks to the attentive service and beautiful atmosphere, everything was exceptional. I highly recommend Uchibā Austin! It's definitely a place I'd return to.

I have been watching tik toks of the Uchiba lunch special for months. My best friend and I had a…read moreslow Monday and so we took a half day and booked a reservation on the patio for 1pm. We walked through the door at 1:01 pm. It was busy, and we were told that our table is still occupied and we needed to wait about 10 mins. After another 15 minutes, we were told the people dining in our table were still there and we can either sit and wait indefinitely or take seats at the bar. This was not done in a friendly or sympathetic manner. What boggles my mind is almost every restaurant with a reservation system has a reservation cap time- they should have offered to move THAT table to the bar to finish up. It was a beautiful day in Austin- I wanted to be outside. We had a 3 pm meeting so, we had no choice but to take the bar bc it was 1:25 at this point. And then we sat. For a place with this reputation and a great lunch special- you think they could staff appropriately. They had a single bartender on working the full bar and running the service bar. No shade to him- he was hustling. But at this point it was 1:40 pm- we are seated inside not out- and have had no drinks or food. We ordered our drinks and the fix price menu, plus an order of the yucca chips to start us off. I thought. Those were the actual last things to arrive at our table. We got our first course together, my friend got her middle course right away while I sat and waited and she was completely done by the time my cane. No one offered an explanation, no one expressed sorrow, and I finally had to ask after the yucca chips which as I said- came at the end. The kicker is that the food was actually great! The crudos were fresh and yummy, my chicken sandwich had this amazing honey bun, Fries seasoned so well, and the sorbet at the end was fresh and tart. The bartender absolutely tried his best as well. It's just mystifying to me how off the kitchen can be and the lack of reservation reinforcement for a restaurant who lives on reservations.

We made reservations for a Thursday night at 4:45 and this place was packed!…read moreThey have a wonderful happy hour menu wi the a wide selection of maki, sashimi, nigiri and even cocktails. We ordered; Blue fin, Walk walu, Baby yellow tail , Cucumber and scallops, Oturo with caviar and the hot Beef and brocolli and crispy rice with ponzu. Everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors the freshness, it was one of the best sushi I've ever had.

Uchi's one of the best restaurants in austin. Mainly for its unique flavor combinations and texture…read morecreativity. Went to uchiba but thought it was average in general and recommend uchi more. Have gone twice and its been consistently good Hiramasu karai- 4.5/5 - really enjoyed the hint of garlic salt and savory w the slight sweet pear and texture of the fish combined. Enjoyed that mix of tastes Corn gunkun- 3/5- ok not sure how to feel, initial taste is this vinagretty saucy then the corn flavor hits and then the warm rice Yasai cure- 5/5 must get, vegan version. Actually liked it personally better than the machi cure. But both the dishes are grt. The yucca chips are just grt Machi cure- 5/5 must get, a bit smokier taste than the yasai cure. Similar besides the smokier fish that adds a slightly more savory taste Akami te- 4/5- liked it but wouldnt necessarily have to get again. Very refreshing taste bc of the watermelon. Slight overlying spice. If u like more fruity items youd prob like Wagyu skewer- 4/5 the meat itself is good but not w the brown sauce. Would recommend eating the wagyu itself. Its flavorful and savory. Mapo dofu 4/5- nice the sichuan flavors rly came out in the celery ribbons and the shitake is pretty flavorful Walu walu- 4.3/5 - i liked the ponzu sauce w the fish a lot i will say the fish itself felt a bit hard to cut and chewy. But the flavor was nice Hot rock wagyu- 4/5- very tender and a fun experience. Flavor wise is nice but more regular Pork belly pumpkin- 4.5/5 - nice flavor combo w the pumpkin and jalapeno. Pork belly crisp was nice and pumpkin was gud Banana bread - 6/5 would get again, so good in terms of just flavor has a nice coffee like cream that makes it really classic good Jasmine cream 4/5- enjoyed it in the sense that the textures was interesting. The hard cracker at the bottom has a nice contrasting bite Tapioca- 4/5- i liked the experience. Flavor was ok and interesting. But enjoyed the experience of many textures and then the tapioca coming through

This place serves happy hour from 4-6PM Monday - Friday, so we obviously had to come check out the…read morediscounted drinks food items! HIGHLIGHTS: 1. Lychee Margarita -- It was refreshing to see a margarita version of the traditional Lychee Martini. 2. Chicken Kara-age -- I loved their tangy and sweet dipping sauce that came with the fried chicken bites. It tasted like it had some fish sauce infused if you like that flavor. 3. Mini Sushi Tacos (2pc) -- Very delicious twist on the traditional taco! It was the perfect ratio of rice, fish, and avocado, and the crispy sushi shell worked perfectly! I wish they were bigger though haha. The stars of the show were definitely the Wagyu Land & Sea Sushi Roll and their infamous Uni Pasta. The Wagyu was very tender (almost melted in the mouth) and it felt like eating a "Surf & Turf" but on a roll! As for the pasta, WOW! The poached egg made the pasta extra creamy and the sea urchin and truffle flavors complimented each other so well. I'm so glad they waited to serve us this dish at the very end -- couldn't have ended the experience in a better way! Although our table size was small for our party of 2, the waiters were diligently taking dishes off of our table as we finished them. The service was wonderful, and we'll definitely be back again!

This happy hour is PHENOMENAL, with a mix of sushi and hot plates I would absolutely recommend. The…read morefish at Soto is so fresh. I have been thinking about the Akami Nigiri since I left. The service here was great. The servers always follow up on food, and my water was never empty. This is the perfect date night spot.

Authentic Korean food Very good glass noodles…read moreGood portions of chicken overall Free pickled vegetables for the lunch special Kim Chinwaa authentic Overall, great venue for lunch or dinner.

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.

One of my absolute favorite omakase experiences, hands down! Sushi by Scratch in Austin is still a…read moredining experience I think about to this day. From the service to each of the nigiri courses, everything was so thoughtfully done and absolutely delicious. I especially loved the little details that made the experience feel so personal -- having your name on a plaque at your seat and being able to see the menu displayed behind the chefs so you can actually see what you're eating. It made the whole experience feel really unique and interactive. And of course, the drinks kept coming throughout the experience, which made the evening even more fun. I truly enjoyed every part of it and cannot wait to go back!

I hate to say it but i have to, at $500 for 2, it should be spectacular. Always love the vibe there…read moreand design. But man... less sauce on the sushi. Can't taste the fish! The menu is built for Texans... everything was sweet, smothered in sauce and toppings. The som was badass tho.