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    Sushi Junai 2

    3.8 (643 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SUSHI JUNAI 2 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Nigiri and Junai Sashimi Platter
    Brooke D.

    My first experience here was great but after visiting here more recently I realized I needed to update my review. This location has really started to cut corners and overall the quality of dishes has gone down. For whatever reason, they have decided to use disposable dishes recently. Our soy sauce containers were plastic to go sauce containers and the icecream was served in styrofoam bowls with plastic spoons. We even ordered the spicy ramen to try and it was literally just microwaved ramen still in the paper bowl you get at the grocery store. Very disappointing experience.

    Lisa Lisa Roll
    Zachary S.

    We met some friends here for Easter and had a great dinner. This was our first time to this location our friends have been here before they love it. Everything was clean and looked nice. The staff was quick to our table and answered all of our sushi questions. Every time we finish the plate she was quick to come to the table and remove the dishwasher to clear for room. The food was good my favorite was the yellowtail and Lisa Lisa. I didn't get a picture of it but I also got who's your daddy sushi. Who's your daddy tastes good but was overwhelming after two pcs.

    ALL YOU CAN EAT HEAVEN
    Margaret F.

    It's our favorite all you can eat sushi place in Austin!! The servers are great whether it's for lunch or dinner! The servers work really hard and to go experience is lovely as well. It's very spacious well lit and easy to move around. It's great for big groups for families or for just a dinner date! The quality is delicious and we can't get enough. We've been coming here since 2018!

    Phuong P.

    It was our first time doing AYCE sushi and it was ok. Food was served very quickly, staff were super attentive, menu had great variety, but to be honest it tasted just ok. I can think this is good for big group or family with kids, but there was no specific dish that actually amazed me. Maybe it's the common expectation for AYCE. Parking was super easy.

    Sweet Salmon
    Melanie C.

    The sushi is amazing! I personally would not get any of the ramen as Sushi Junai specializes in Sushi. However, they do it so well. I definitely recommend sashimi rolls more than anything, specifically the sweet salmon belly. The raw cuts are quality and if you prefer more simple dishes I definitely recommend Sushi Junai. The employees are also very sweet, and the service is amazing. Also, the restaurant is very spacious so it's not as claustrophobic as all the other AYCE. 10/10 will def eat here more!!

    One sushi roll at full price. They purposely skimp on everything.

    This is the Junai Special Roll. There is barely any tuna or rice. The roll is super small and thin. Unless you order their "all you can eat" sushi lunch. They purposely skimp on all the rolls to get you to order a lot. Its awful. An amateur could make this roll. Don't go here unless you order the all you can eat.

    Affogato
    Mourad F.

    We tried all you can eat at sushi junai 2. The vibe is casual. There was no wait to sit. The price for dinner was 36.99$ per person. The menu is extensive. There are a couple of special items on the menu that you can order once per person. We did 2 rounds. First round they were fast. Second round took a long time even though it was a smaller order. The quality is average but the food is tasty. Overall it was a good experience. The desserts were so good.

    Screaming "O"
    Matthew P.

    Went here on the recommendation of a few Yelpers and yes, it's the best AYCE I've had in Austin. The sparse, underwhelming (and chilly, wear a sweater!) interior shouldn't fool you, the sushi is legit. The pieces come out fast and are delicious. The deal at dinner is you can order anything, but the special menu items are in red and you can just get those once each. Hey, that works! The Sashimi Special was my favorite, and both the salmon and tuna hand rolls were absolutely stuffed full. Nigiri fish pieces were smallish but not overloaded with rice so, I mean, just order more. Our server was efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable. Total after tax but before tip was $40 even. Heck yeah. I'll be back.

    Sushi K.B.B.Q. Roll
    Melissa B.

    Where else can you get a sushi role with bulgogi on top?! Definitely lots did unique options at this all you can eat place. Be prepared - the staff moves fast so don't dilly dally.

    Garlic Salmon, Yuzo Yellowtail, Salmon Belly, salmon sake
    Celeste N.

    Came here with some friends and after trying the very few ayce sushi places in Austin, this is our favorite. We came here two weeks in a row on Friday nights and it wasn't very busy, which was great since we didn't have to wait for a table or wait long for our food to come out. I like how fresh the fish is and the portions of the nigiri. The amount of rice to fish ratio is perfect for ayce especially if you want to eat your moneys worth. I love all the variety of choices you have for ayce! I will definitely be back. So good.

    Sashimi special
    Scarlett T.

    We came on a Sunday at 11am and was the second group there. Service was fast. Our waitress was nice. Tables and seats were clean. We waited 15 mins for the sushi rice to get cooked when we ordered at 11:15am. We got the AYCE sushi for $29.95 per person. On the menu it shows 29.95 per person without sushi but what it means is you can't get the sushi nigiri 2 pc section.... You can order all the sushi rolls and everything else. We ordered: * special sashimi 3/5 some pieces there was still the tendon line in the sashimi and it was chewy. Bad cut of sashimis . The only one I liked was the salmon. * SAlMON HOlC Roll : 4/5 tempura was fried perfectly and was good. Wish there was thicker salmon pieces. Wasn't spicy this time but it was perfect. * SAlmON loveR ROll: 1/5: lacking in flavor and wasn't balanced. * Spicy TuNA Cracker - 5/5 delicious and crunchy; texture delight! * SAlMON POKi: 5/5, love this and wish this came earlier on so I could add it on the sushi rolls. * ex girlfriend- 1/5 I was not a fan of this dish. * strawberry mochi: 5/5 the best strawberry movhi I had! Sooo good ! Perfect to top off the meal. Do I recommend this place? We got our moneys worth for AYCE but I think this place is may be worth it for dinner better so you can order the sushi nigiri instead of just the rolls. The rolls had a lot of rice. Fish quality was subpar. The only fish I like that was salmon. Everything else was fishy or texture was off. I've had many sashimi and haven't had a sashimi with tendon or muscle line in it until here. OK place to get AYCE sushi if you're on a budget but I feel there's other AYCE options with better fish quality.

    Cucumber Passion Roll (best one I had)
    Yamile C.

    So I was a little hesitant when someone suggested AYCE sushi but prayed to the gods and decided to try it. Needless to say this place has been added to my saved list :) They have a large selection to choose from although not everything is available if you come for lunch. We went for dinner so everything on the menu was available and all the ones we ordered were delicious. Another thing to note is some items you can only order once per person. The menu does indicate which are the items. We came on a Friday and it was busy but didn't need to wait for table. You write what you want on a piece of paper and the waitress/waiter comes by to pick it up. They let you order two things at a time per person and our waitress was fast. It's casual and from what I could tell the place is clean and the service was good too. They came by often not only to take our order but remove plates too. Definitely will be coming back for the price, quality & service you can't beat it.

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    It's my favourite all you can eat sushi place. I like the lunch hour bc it's not too busy I enjoy the food and atmosphere

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Junai 2

    Is this all you can eat?

    Yes! They have a menu that you can just keep ordering items from until you're full.

    Can you pay dinner price during lunch time and get the full menu?

    Yes.

    The menu says no nigiri for the lunch price, but does not say that under the dinner pricing. Is nigiri included in the dinner pricing?

    Yes, I've gotten nigiri many times for dinner AYCE

    Do they do AYCE on the weekend? If so, what are the hours? Thanks!

    Yes! You can always order straight off the menu, or order the AYCE during regular business hours

    Do they charge for lefotvers?

    Yes they say they do if you leave too much uneaten food and you are doing the AYCE. But we've left couple of pieces that didn't taste good or fresh and they were ok with it

    Is there a difference in offering for their lunch and dinner?

    The lunch is 21.95 plus tax. The dinner is 29.95 plus tax. Dinner includes nigiri, lunch does not. Also they charge for leftovers so order what you can eat. Customers often are confused about that. But it makes sense since an ayce place like that… 

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    Toshokan is easily one of the best omakase experiences in Austin. The fish was incredibly fresh,…read morethe flavors were well balanced, and every course felt thoughtfully put together. You can tell there's a lot of attention to detail without it feeling overly complicated. The atmosphere is intimate and upscale, and the whole experience feels more like a proper dining experience than just going out for sushi. The chef was also great at explaining the dishes, which made the meal even more enjoyable. Definitely on the pricier side, but if you're into sushi and looking for a high-end omakase experience in Austin, Toshokan is absolutely worth checking out.

    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!

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    4.1
    (1.8k reviews)
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    Food: My partner and I shared some Brussels Sprouts, a Robot Ramen, and a Pork Chashu Fried Rice…read more The Brussels Sprouts were fine--the marinade was nice, but would have preferred the sprouts to be a bit crispier. The Robot Ramen was light, yet rich, the meat was succulent (and not too thin, at the risk of being dry) and the noodles were al dente--both were cooked nicely. Lastly, the Pork Chashu Fried Rice was a burst of umami flavor, from the shoyu glazed pork rib to the shiitake mushroom lying underneath. Solid dish--no notes! Service: No complaints! We had a reservation and were seated immediately upon walking in. Our waiter was attentive. Ambiance: Casual, modern. A vibrant experience, to say the least, from the flora draping from the ceiling, to the warm colors permeating throughout. Parking: Street parking available. Pay note of parking signs!

    Joshua was one of the best servers I've ever had! He made the whole dinner so fun and enjoyable…read more Came for happy hour but ordered some main menu items too. Really enjoyed the Pom mule drink on happy hour. The cucumber refresher was a little too sweet for me. The spinach dumplings and barbacoa dumplings were both great! Loved the sauces that came with both. Chicken karaage was what you'd expect, would probably try something else next time just to try something new. The hira hira roll was really good! The way they presented the sauces made it slightly hard to dip your roll in it, but would still order again. My friends loved the transformer roll. Yuka-tekkan was a let down for me, just not very flavorful. Overall, would definitely come back for some rolls and the happy hour! There is better sushi on s congress but I still think this is a solid choice. Inside has really cool decor and would be a good place to bring someone to impress a date.

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    TenTen

    TenTen

    4.3
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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.

    Tenten has one of my favorite sushi happy hours in Austin, and I keep coming back for a few…read morespecific menu items. My favorite maki rolls are the scallop chirashi and the A5, but the scallop maki is the one I crave most--it's so good. Their lychee martini is also delicious and not overly sweet. The Kyoto Blush, on the other hand, was far too sweet for me, so I wouldn't order that one again. I've tried a few other dishes as well. The wagyu sando wasn't quite what I expected, since the meat had more of a patty-like texture that I didn't think paired especially well with the milk bread. The wagyu donburi had a nice layer of crispy rice at the bottom after mixing, but there were too many sour and pickled components, which threw off the balance of the dish a little. Overall, Tenten is a solid spot, especially once you know which menu items you like. Service can be a bit hit or miss, but nothing bad enough to keep me from coming back.

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    4.4
    (292 reviews)
    11.2 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Fine dining

    Uchiba offers a fantastic lunch deal that lets you choose your own appetizer and main course for a…read moregreat price. I always go for the hama chili--it's fresh, flavorful, and consistently hits the spot. The lunch special is a great way to enjoy Uchiba without committing to a longer or more expensive dinner. Lunch aside, Uchiba is also an excellent choice for a date night or special occasion. I came here with my then-fiancé to celebrate our engagement, and the staff went out of their way to make the evening feel extra special. Their thoughtful service made an already memorable occasion even more meaningful. Overall, Uchiba combines great food, a fun atmosphere, and genuinely attentive hospitality. Whether you're stopping by for the lunch deal or celebrating an important milestone over dinner, it's a spot I'd happily recommend and return to.

    Went to Uchiba for dinner today and it was quite yummy and a good ambiance on the patio (which is…read moredog friendly!) It's upscale sushi and izakaya. Our favorites were the Hama chili (yellowtail dish), the otoro (fatty tuna) and the hot rock Wagyu beef. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable of the menu and what pairs well together, very friendly to our dog, and overall just a delight. They even offered a few dishes complimentary. The menu is on the pricier side but we want to come back for happy hour omakase.

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    Inside :) lots more tables to both my right and left
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    4.3
    (746 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$$

    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.

    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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