Made a reservation via Yelp, weeks ago, confirmed reservation yesterday only to arrive and see a note on the door stating 'due to plumbing issues we will be closed 3/30/-4/4'. So they knew in advance they couldn't honor the reservation and chose not to reach out to their guests. Can't say I'll be back. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I picked up some sushi from here to take out with me to eat at The Elephant Room, jazz club just below where my friend Sarah Sharp was playing that night. The inside is mostly bar seating with a few tables. I hope to one day come back for a sit down meal. The person helping me with my to go order was friendly. I walked around the place while I waited for my food. I thought their take on a roll was fine, but the rice seemed a bit dry. Also, they gave me a ton of ginger, which I don't eat, and I didn't find much, if any, wasabe. Maybe they forgot to put in a side of it but put extra ginger instead. I thought about going back up but I was holding the table for friends and they band was about to get started. Next time I'll make sure to check before I leave. read more

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Great sushi place for happy hour. Was debating between omakaze (chef's course) or Ala carte. We picked Ala carte. Venue: cute place. Tables and sushi bar seat available. Food: well, I can't say it was very traditional. Came here when I saw picture of chawaushi (streamed egg) in the omakaze. So I tried their nigiri mostly. Tried my favorite of all time otoro sashimi. Very fatty but had some sinew. Hokkaido uni was very good. Their "salmon belly omg" was very so good. Ikura was.. a disappointment. I don't know why they marinated the ikura so sour, the taste was very odd. Hamachi belly was pretty good. Chawanmushi was a real disappointment, I'm sorry but felt like the place butchered my favorite hot dish by over cooking the egg, dashi was not there as where it should be. A5 wagyu, I felt it was overcooked and bland. However, I felt the happy hour menu- was very good priced and loved the hamachi belly and salmon nigiri in the happy hour menu. House sake price was pretty good priced too with beer. Service: young gentleman man was very good server. Exceptional service. Price: great happy hour price. I can say they have great price for other than that. read more

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We were out of towners walking around the city, hungry and looking for good grub. Accidentally stumbled upon this place and my goodness !! What a blessing it was! First of all, it is so cute in here and surprisingly a big space. I usually love the bar area if I'm solo or a party of two. So naturally we sat the bar. Service and staff were great, super helpful in recommending items and combos. I can't remember what combo we ended up getting but- absolutely delicious!!!! Everything. So good! We were able to share a combo between two of us. And we got a couple of apps; garlic spicy edamame and shishito peppers. I also tried their yuzu wheat ale and oh man so tasty. We left full and delighted. read more

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Love this spot. The service is friendly, and the chefs will recommend dishes as they prepare the food. The atmosphere is open and social. I'll be coming here every day at SXSW. read more

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Great ambiance with a classic sushi bar vibe. The space is dimly lit with a central sushi counter where you can watch the chefs in action, which adds a nice touch to the dining experience. Eel Roll - 6/10 A bit underwhelming. The flavor didn't stand out and the roll had too much rice, which overpowered the eel. Chirashi Bowl - 9/10 This was the highlight. At $32, it's a great value for Austin, where affordable, high-quality sushi is hard to find. The salmon and otoro were especially fresh and buttery. Would definitely come back just for this. read more

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We did the omakase here and it was terrific! Ambiance was nice, not too crowded. Chef choices were all great. We liked the scallop and the ini so much we got extra at the end. The same was wonderful but alas, I forget the name. It was filtered, cold, and crisp. The service was not great at first, and things were very slow and not explained, but then another person came and took charge and we couldn't ask for better. Will go again!! read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I cannot say enough great things about this neighborhood gem! Ever since we visited, I have been talking about this place nonstop and that is saying a lot, considering that Austin has no shortage of sushi restaurants. Sushi Junai Omakase is one of those places that you expect to pay a lot of money for the quality of fish, but surprisingly, the prices are very reasonable. I love asking for recommendations and we were all very happy and pleased that Sonny Thai was our waitress. She recommended some fabulous dishes: Kanpacchio, spicy garlic edamame, spicy tuna roll, hotate, sake toro, engawa, chu toro, kanpachi, seaweed salad, shrimp tempura, and the negi toro roll. Between 3 people, we all had either 2 glasses of wine each or Sapporo. Our entire bill before tip was $70pp! I just went to Uchi recently and 2 pieces of fish ran about $70! To say Sushi Junai Omakase is a dream is an understatement. The next time we come back, it will be to try the omakase menu. read more

one of the best happy hour places for sushi! weren't there for the first time on friday after getting a friend recommendation and sushi junai didn't disappoint. we didn't have a reservation but the team was able to seat us at the bar which was a great experience because we got to see the chefs make our roles. the place looked and smelled clean. i will say parking is tough since it's all street parking in the middle of downtown but it is worth it! ps. try their hand roll! read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Seated at the sushi counter, Sushi Junai was a nice little vibe. Very trendy interior, some nice Japanese decor to set the scene. Clean, minimal design. Service from the waitstaff was friendly although the sushi chefs were a little more standoff-ish. It was lunch, so things weren't super busy. Started off with the Candy Cane Roll based on what I saw on Yelp. It was good albeit not quite up there with the top tier of sushi rolls I've tried. The standout on the visit was definitely the Toro Trio - small at just 3 pieces ($18) but very high quality mix of various tunas that almost melt in your mouth. If you can swing it as part of your meal, I'd highly recommend the Toro Trio Sushi! read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Toro Trio Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Go to Ebisu instead. Half the price and significantly better. Junai has better ambiance but the experience and food at Ebisu is EMBARRASSINGLY better. When we dined at Junai it seems so transactional and cold like they just wanted to fill the seat that night. It was technically fiiiiine so I'll leave 3 stars but I would not go back. read more

Austin, TX / JAPANESE / 11-30-24 / DINNER, 2 Adults +The customer service was excellent. +The nigiri was delicious. +The chefs were super friendly. What we ordered: Chirashi Bowl $28.00 Samurai Special $65.00 Ankimo 3pc $13.00 Hotate nigiri $6.00 Hotate nigiri $6.00 Total: $127.74 post-tax plus tip read more

Sushi was delicious. They took us last minute before they closed. Service was great, we sat at the bar and the sushi chefs were very kind. Cute ambiance, loved the lobby area. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Lobby area - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

A little pricey for the Omakase experience, but it's worth it! Incredibly delicious and fresh chef selections expertly prepared. It's a must try if you find yourself downtown. read more

We got a couple seats at the bar and were able to watch the chefs prepare our sushi right in front of us. The food was delicious and we left full. read more

Fish was so fresh, and the fresh uni was like butter! Great price point for the quality.

I love this place!! Their service is incredible and attentive. The inside is beautiful with a cherry blossom tree in the middle of the restaurant. We sat at the bar while we waited for a table which was so cool because we got to see the chef in action right in front of us. Would be a great spot for a date experience. Once we got sat at our booth, we ordered à la carte - rolls, miso, and edamame. Everything was delicious and came out swiftly. I was surprised the prices were so reasonable for being downtown. Will definitely be bringing everyone here - hands down best sushi experience in Austin so far. Next time I'll take photos! read more

Food and service were great! Nice ambience, go for the omakase, everyone is very friendly and it's totally worth it. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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In the heart of "beef country" you will find this little sushi oasis. Ok maybe not so little but still a fabulous place for sushi/sashimi. Fantasic place read more

Found this place on Yelp when craving some good sushi. Maybe the best sushi deal in downtown Austin. Their Happy Hour essentially makes all the sushi half off for about an hour and a half. I was able to consume 50 worth of sushi this way that would have easily cost over $100 without the happy hour. Service was fast and the restaurant has a cool trendy vibe to it. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is one of the better budget, friendly sushi places in the Austin area. My wife and I both had the all-you-can-eat option. Service was quick and every role was delicious and unique. The ambience was very relaxed, especially as this is a very small location. Price was about 40 bucks a person before tax and tip for that all you can eat option. read more

The customer service was excellent. The quality of the fish was decent and the pricing was fairly competitive. The scallops were legit. I should have ordered the seasonal, limited sushi and nigiri items but opted for a set menu and chirashi bowl instead. The wasabi had some serious kick to it with some chunky bits of root. Will have to check out the a la carte menu items next time! The restaurant space was cozy. The sushi chefs were engaged and made sure every customer was taken care of. Overall, it was a good meal. read more

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Delicious food and great atmosphere the sushi chefs are also really quite lovely awesome food

Super disappointing experience. I've been here before and sat at the bar and had a great experience. This time we were in a booth. The light was out and we could see a lot of boxes and stock supplies across from us. It was a little like eating in a broom closet. I don't suggest it. Staff seemed very uninterested in serving us. Very slow and not attentive at all. I honestly get better service at P Terry's. Food was okay but not fit for an Omakase restaurant. We did not eat omakase, but the name suggests a certain quality that was grievously lacking. Some of the Sashimi Nama were inventive but fell flat. Note to self; don't order sashimi plates that include cheese. The beef was not good at all. Overcooked and tough. The Golden Oysters were over breaded and over cooked. The regular sashimi was fine but nothing special. We had planned to order more but decided to leave. We won't be back. I would not come down so hard if this were a "sushi joint in a strip mall". But it isn't. The management needs to step in here and attend to the supposed jewel of their triad of restaurants. There are plenty of better sushi offerings in Austin. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Sawagani - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

For $150/person, this is way overpriced from every perspective. Fish quality is mediocre, service is okay, and environment is meh. Compared to Sushi by Scratch, Craft, OToko and any other Omakase in ATX which are similarly priced (and BTW include a service fee/tip in their price per person), this is by far the worst. You can always tell food quality by the uni. This stuff was packaged in a plastic container, and the fish was all wrapped in paper towels. It's basically a mediocre sushi restaurant taking advantage of the Omakase trend, but they lack the quality food, chefs, and ambiance. Sorry, maybe worth $75/person but that's pushing it. Very disappointing. read more

Very clean on the inside, quick service and very polite! The food was fresh and the place was not busy at all. It's hidden away a bit but it's a great place to pop into. Not my favorite sushi place in Austin but I would return! read more

Went for the happy hour options! So good Really enjoyed the escolar appetizer and salmon nigiri. The fish portion is so fat! Loveee All the nigiri have some wasabi inside. I've never had sushi with wasabi already added but I love it! Don't get the salmon roll. It's very basic and has nothing inside besides a small salmon piece. read more

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Love this place so much. It's small, but a really cute hidden gem in Austin. If you could ever make it for happy hour definitely do it. It is totally worth it. I would call to make reservations since online. Doesn't always have that many options. The staff there is so nice and very attentive. They have really cute cocktails and a nice selection of wine. I love getting the Uni. It is so delicious and silky and creamy there. They have the second best Uni in Austin. Every time I go I also order the Stonehenge Roll it is to die for and you can't go wrong with this one. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Uni - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great service and awesome sushi from Chef Eddie Aa an out of towner from California, I wasn't planning on having Japanese cuisine, but glad I did. read more

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This was an awesome and affordable option for omakase in Austin! The two photos were my two favorite courses. Towards the end I got so full and couldn't finish everything so you will definitely leave full. The chefs are super nice and welcoming. Our waiter was helpful, funny and talkative. It was great sitting at the bar and love the cherry blossom tree when you walk in. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Sushi Junai Omakase is great! Excellent service with an excellent meal. Austin Texas has many restaurants to choose from. My son has been here before and recommended we go because he really enjoys the food and this restaurants atmosphere. Great staff and location! Hollywood Mike 2025! read more

Great food nice staff. The Wagyu was wonderful as was the toro. Thank you Sushi Junai Omakase for a great meal!

This inconspicuous little restaurant on Congress Avenue may just have one of the best Sushi Happy Hours in town. I decided to stop by on a Monday evening before a show and was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable prices and high quality of the food. To start, I ordered the spicy salmon roll and the sushi sampler. The nigiri came with unique accompaniments that I had never tried before, such as pesto and truffle. These flavors were so interesting that I didn't even need soy sauce to fully enjoy them. I also tried their signature yellowtail roll, which was incredibly delicious. It had the perfect combination of freshness and crunchiness from the tempura. The food came out quickly, and it was a treat to sit at the bar and watch the skilled chefs prepare everything right in front of me. read more

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This was my wife and I's first omakase experience even though we are avid sushi eaters. Our chef was Eddie and he was fantastic! I have no complaints. The food was incredible, the staff was polite and timely with their service, and the atmosphere is a traditional sushi bar that was a good size without feeling like there was too many people. Overall would definitely recommend and return. FYI - I have heard from others parking is nonexistent since it is downtown. I have a parking spot nearby so this was not something I tested for myself. read more

Sushi Junai Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Junai Omakase is the best! The quality of fish is outstanding and service is excellent. Lovely atmosphere too.

For the price and the experience, this is truly not something you can beat! The food is so delicious and paying $15 for a roll is so uncommon nowadays. It was a great experience and felt very luxurious. The staff was all so nice and the chef even upgraded one of our orders of salmon for free! Truly one of my favorite sushi restaurants of all time, and I've been to quite a few. read more

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Best sushi in downtown atx. Quality of the fish is excellent. Service is good. Decent value. read more

Food is amazing, for the price your paying. It's worth it I would go again and have been recommending people

Haven't tried the omakase here though that is the selling point. Mostly have had lunch (lunch specials are great and a lot of food). Cuts of nigiri here are fairly sizable - def not the smaller portions you see at Uchi or Soto. So keep that i mind while ordering - you will get full. All the times I've been it's never crowded so seating has been easy even without reservations (though YMMV). I like this as a little hidden downtown gem. read more

This was my first sushi spot in Austin and I was so happy. My partner and I walked in, were not even planning for an omakase course. We ordered sushi and some dinner plates. All were super tasty and our server was just the sweetest. At the time we went, it was a little late and close to closing, there were many items unavailable because they were out of stock .Our server was so knowledgeable and helped us with a variety of different flavors and options. High quality sushi. Very pleased with service. The inside is so pretty, I loved the cherry blossoms and the sleek setting. This place was a little tricky to find because it's tucked above some other lovely locations. Next time I come back to Austin, I would love to book an omakase course. read more