Was in the neighborhood running errands and popped in for lunch. Had some lunch specials. We got…read morethe roll special. I believe it was $18 and it came with soup, salad, and 5 pieces of random sushi. I'm glad it was all fish and not like a shrimp or egg It's kinda cold in there so I would bring a sweater Service was great

I tend to categorize sushi restaurants based on the style of food they serve and the type of dining…read moreexperience they're aiming for. Ichi Umi is definitely more of a casual, Western-style sushi spot, which usually isn't my personal preference. However, because this location is right by my husband's office, we ended up coming here fairly often. Over time, I learned to appreciate it for what it is: an easygoing, convenient option with reasonable prices and a large, approachable menu. I think of it as a slightly elevated version of grocery store sushi, which can be either a positive or a negative depending on what you're expecting. Overall, I'd rate it 3/5. It's perfectly fine for a casual meal and convenient when you're nearby, but it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit for high-quality sushi.

I must have driven by this restaurant whenever I was on Parmer for like 15 years ... and never got…read morearound to going in. When I finally did, I discovered one of the best Japanese restaurants in Austin. Okay ... if you are going to pay $600 for an omikase then the omikase place is better. The tasting menu at Uchi is better. But if you just want Japanese without paying a gold brick and taking out a second mortgage on your house, Miyo Yakitori and Sushi is pretty damm fine. * * * a) Japanese curry is a utility dish in most Japanese restaurants ... and when you get down to it, in most Japanese homes. It is often what you serve on "cheap" night. Airport hotels offer it as the "free dinner" for tired travellers. The curry sauce itself here is standard issue. But they serve it with a Pork Katsu the size of Williamson county. And it is a very good Pork Katsu. That Katsu was good from Liberty Hill to Thrall and from Hester's Crossing to Jarrell. b) My carnivorous partner's Fireball Udon with Shellfish blew him away. Temperature wise and aesthetic pleasure wise. He raved about how good his udon was all the way home. c) Service was instantaneous. I think there was some sort of event horizon distortion of the space time continuum that allowed them to prepare the food and then go back in time and deliver it within a minute of it being ordered. Both of us were impressed. d) The service staff was as nice as any human beings could possibly be. * * * Great food. Great service. The folks who live in the apartment complex that Miyo is in are very lucky people indeed. Either the apartments are lovely and they get Miyo on top of that. Or the apartments are terrible, but they can still spend all their time in Miyo to compensate. Seems like a fair trade. **************** If you read the other reviews, There seems to be some controversy about this establishment. Miyo has fans and Miyo has haters. * * * Here is my read on the conflicting opinions: a) Earlier in the restaurant's history - Say about 2016, 17, or 18, The restaurant was not very good at all. I think at that time it had another name. b) There was a name change and quality went up. Sometimes when this happens there is an ownership change (or there is an owner who swaps out the management and cooking team to put in new blood.) However, things got fixed, they got fixed. c) Miyo's yakitori is apparently still not where it needs to be. I am not a huge Yakitori fan. If your broiled meat on a stick is not $80 an ounce Wagyu, Or amazing organ meats grilled in the Caucasus Barded with lamb fat and with farm fresh vegetables On another skewer for serious taste contrast ... If you are not at that high level, I don't want to pay for meat on a skewer. There are people who DO like Yakitori. They do NOT like the Miyo versions of that. * * * Yakitori is less than 20% of Miyo's menu. The rest is sushi or wonderful cooked dishes. Lay off the skewer food and you can do well here.

My daughter and I had lunch at Miyo on a recent weekday. The restaurant is located with a small…read moregroup of stores in front of an apartment complex along Parmer Lane. Parking for the stores is a quick right turn after driving into the complex. Seating is available both indoors and outside on a shady deck. This is not a large restaurant, but the menu is extensive. Many items are a la carte, but there are also full meals with several included sides. A 2-page lunch menu is at the back of the main menu. We opted for edamame to start, a few skewers of yakitori, and 2 lunch special bento boxes. We were amazed by the amount of food in the lunch bento boxes. On top of that, everything tasted fresh and was obviously freshly prepared. My salmon was way overcooked but the tasty teriyaki sauce made up for it. My daughter's pork looked fabulous and she was very pleased with her choice. I thought that pricing was very reasonable given the quality and portion size. We ended up taking food home. We thoroughly enjoyed our extended lunch and would not hesitate to return.

Tomo is everything I need in a sushi spot. I came in for dinner with my adult kiddo early on a…read moreWednesday. We were seated right away, and our server took our drink order promptly while we decided on our meal choices. We got seaweed salad and tempura asparagus to share as a starter. I very rarely order tempura, and now I'm wondering why. It was delicious. For our mains, we each ordered a role and a selection of nigiri. The roles are very generously sized, though not unwieldy to eat, and they have a good selection of classic and original options. Service throughout our meal was prompt, but not pushy. The price is good for sushi. I'll be back.

Best hidden gem sushi spot in Austin. I hesitate writing about it because I want it to stay hidden,…read morebut as a foodie I cannot help but give praise. Keep in mind that locals know and love this place, so Friday-Sunday nights will need a reservation. Lunch is much more tame. I personally like the fast but friendly bustle of a popular eatery, and they are popular for a reason. If you aren't tempted by the offerings on their menu, they do rotating chef specials in sashimi or nigiri style. Last night my trio did both and were treated to absolutely decadent and culinarily exquisite combinations of flavor. Even on such a packed night, our waitress was still welcoming, helpful, and engaging, ready to offer recommendations and going over each course in detail. If you love sushi, you will love this place.

10/10 food and service ! the futomaki is a must try :') also, the staff is all very niceread more

We got here Saturday evening and had to wait about 25 minutes. There's not much room in the waiting…read morearea so be prepared to put your name on the waitlist and leave. The restaurant is on the smaller side and decorated nicely but it looks simple on the outside and inside. I mention this because it seems like a good spot for a casual meal or even a date. The waitstaff is nice and efficient. Now I heard the sushi here was amazing so I had to try the Chef's Choice nigiri, and I'm so glad I did. Every piece just melts in your mouth and has amazing flavor and quality. They know what they're doing! I believe it was 10 pieces only for around $50, so I was sad when it was over lol. It's a bit pricey but worth it. My friend ordered some sort of roll but I'd really recommend the nigiri. Plenty of parking since it's in a shopping area.

Another trip to our favorite sushi place! Yaw was fabulous…read moretoday! Very attentive and accommodating! Today had my favorite Volcano roll on lunch special (available till 4:30) half off appetizers so enjoyed egg rolls and steam dumplings along with crab rangoon! 2 HH margaritas and a beer and bill was $45!!! Always tip server and Sushi rollers!

We went during a late lunch and the food just didn't hit for us. The calamari reminded me of…read moremozzarella sticks. It was stringy and it felt weird when you bit into it. They offer a lot of fried rolls and rolls that have eel sauce. A lot of them are pretty basic, so for someone who likes that, this may be your jam. For the rolls that had cream cheese, I liked that it was stuffed with cream cheese. Everything was fresh and made to order, but I will say that the white tuna fish didn't taste like white tuna so that was off putting. The restaurant was clean and the staff was nice.

Definitely one of my favorite sushi spots to go to. I love this place. Everything always comes…read moreout really well. The sushi is always excellent. The service is pretty dang good. They are always on point here and the food comes out fast, so there is literally nothing to complain about. It is also very cost effective, so you really get a great bang for your buck here. I love the environment of this place. It is never extremely busy. There is usually a table or two taken, but that is about it. There is another place I like going to down the road, but if you do not call ahead and make a reservation there is a chance you will not get in. We always end up coming over here instead, and that is not a problem for me because this place is great. If you have not been here before, definitely stop in.

I've been to Miso Soup several times, and I recently went back for a friend's birthday. Overall, I…read morethink the food is pretty good, and I've enjoyed my experiences here. This time, I ordered the bento box, which comes with miso soup, a salad, a few additional sides, and six pieces of sushi. Four of the pieces were California rolls, and the other two were the chef's choice, which I believe changes depending on the day. I really enjoyed the miso soup, and I like that the bento box gives you a nice variety of different items to try. Now, the biggest downside was definitely the wait. We went during lunchtime, and the restaurant was pretty crowded. There was only one waiter handling the tables, so it took quite a while for us to get our food. I would definitely recommend not coming here during lunch if you're in a rush. As far as the atmosphere, it's a typical sit-down restaurant with both booths and tables available. Nothing particularly fancy, but a comfortable place to sit and enjoy a meal. Other than the wait, I really don't have any complaints. The food has been consistently good during my visits, and I would definitely come back. Just make sure you have some extra time if you're visiting during the lunch rush!

Every time I come here the food is always amazing especially the rolls. It's a chill sushi spot…read morethat will get you right. I usually have pretty quick service and the food is quick too. Also not expensive!

guess this place has been here for a while but first time trying and i'll be back! arrived during…read morehappy hour which was a pleasant surprise! everything tasted so good and flavorful. the waiter was friendly but never stopped too often. i could tell the families were hitting up hh since there were quite a bit of kids...didn't bother me (i was happy not to have mine though lol!) the restaurant is pretty big so sound doesn't carry too much - i couldn't hear everyone's conversations which was nice.

We've been to both Sushi Japon & Hibachi Grill locations in Austin, and at this point I feel like…read morethey deserve their flowers because they are consistently THAT good. This isn't necessarily an every-week dinner for us price-wise--hibachi can definitely be a splurge--but if we could justify going every week, we absolutely would. It is hands-down some of the best hibachi I've ever had. And hibachi seems simple enough: great meat, fried rice, fresh vegetables, sauces. But when it's done REALLY well, apparently there is a huge difference, because Japon has completely ruined mediocre hibachi for me. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, the meat is always cooked beautifully, the vegetables are perfect, the rice is ridiculous, and I could probably consume an irresponsible amount of their sauces. The food is actually so good that it inspired me to start buying fresh vegetables, good meat, rice, yum yum sauce and sriracha and making my own little version at home. It isn't Japon, obviously, but that's how much we love this food. What really deserves recognition, though, is their consistency. We've visited both locations, they've been absolutely SLAMMED, and somehow the service is still exceptional. We've never sat around forever waiting to be acknowledged or wondering where our server went. The staff is attentive, friendly and efficient every single time we've gone. The atmosphere at both locations is beautiful and lively, and of course there's the whole experience of watching your meal prepared right in front of you. Even the little details make it feel like a complete dining experience--from sitting down with a cold Topo Chico and fresh lemon to the little orange treat at the end. It's one of those restaurants where you leave already thinking about the next time you can justify going back. Yes, dinner for two can turn into a splurge. But we've never walked out feeling like the experience wasn't worth it. The quality of the food, atmosphere and consistently excellent service keeps us coming back. If you're craving hibachi in Austin, Sushi Japon is absolutely worth trying. Both locations have been fantastic for us. 10/10. If my budget had its way, we'd be regulars. If my stomach had its way, we'd live there.

Pretty weak experience overall. My partner and I made a reservation at 7:30 on a Friday for a…read morehibachi table, and had it confirmed by email. When we arrived at the restaurant, the hostess said that she didn't have the reso on her end; rather than apologizing or making a single effort to fix the issue, she just stared at us. We had to prompt her for clarification and next steps, and had to continue to prompt her through the process of getting us sat. When we finally sat down at a regular table, we waited about 15 minutes without a server coming by. I eventually flagged a server down, and we got our order under way. We requested the manager stop by to tell him about the issue with the reservation and the fact that his hostess needs additional training, and surprise, the manager was also not helpful. He did apologize for our reservation being lost, but blamed it on the system and denied any responsibility for taking care of it - basically just told us that "life is life". He did not offer a discount or any kind of relief for the setbacks or bad service. I wasn't expecting the world or anything, but good hospitality dictates that you do more that basically tell us to just deal with it. For the food: the sushi was pretty gnarly - it looked like somebody was angry at the fish when they were slicing. Most things needed salt. Steak and fried rice was good, but the vegetables were pretty much raw. I can forgive quite a bit when it comes to service, especially on graduation/mother's day weekend. But honestly I'm a little impressed at how little the entire staff cared about their guests.

Tsukimi has become our favorite sushi spot! I've eaten sushi all over California, and this place…read moreabsolutely holds its own. The fish is always fresh, the quality is outstanding, and it's by far the best all-you-can-eat sushi around. What really sets Tsukimi apart, though, is the owners. Mia and her husband are incredibly kind and welcoming, and they truly care about their customers. My wife is currently pregnant and was craving sushi, and Mia went above and beyond by walking us through the entire menu to point out all of the fully cooked options that were safe for her to eat. That level of thoughtfulness and hospitality is rare. The restaurant is very clean as well. Amazing food, amazing people, and consistently great service. We recommend Tsukimi to everyone looking for high-quality sushi and a restaurant that treats you like family.

I tried to give this restaurant another chance…read more We ordered the chicken teriyaki, salmon skin salad, edamame and the spider roll. The softshell crab in the spider roll was burnt. For the salmon skin salad, they put the salad dressing on top of the salmon skin which made the skin super soggy. I told the waitstaff and she gave me salt to fix it which obviously didn't work. For the chicken teriyaki, my partner said that it 2as fine but it's the only thing he would order if ever to come again but it tasted fishy which was weird.

Well, it's time for a Soto update. This makes number three if you are keeping score. Soto is a…read moreperfect place for you to celebrate a special occasion, date night, or let's go have some 5-star sushi. Soto consistently delivers beyond fresh sushi and straight from Japan specialties. Want to mix some meat with your sushi? Then go for their imported Wagyu beef. It will melt in your mouth. The prices are certainly not on the "all you can eat" sushi restaurant scale, but you are paying premium for premium. On this visit, we arrived during their happy hour. Do check out their HH menu; it is more than generous. I'm not going to bore you with our selections, but the sushi is so tender and fresh that you are insulting the chef and the fish by adding soy sauce and wasabi! One highlight was the Spicy Tuna Katsu Maki; this entrée is wrapped in a seaweed cone with asparagus, avocado, wasabi mayo, and eel sauce. Another was Uni from their imported from Japan menu. My oh my, it was so fresh and creamy! If you do not want to break the bank, their HH and lunch specials will do you right. Do make reservations if you wish to sit at the sushi bar. Speaking of bars, they have a full bar and their martinis are perfectly made. You can expect 5-star service at this 5-star restaurant. Who would have thunk that one of the best sushi restaurants (IMHO) in Austin would be in the CP and located in a strip mall next to the Dollar Tree store!

I got to try the omakase here and boy was it delicious! I've never had omakase before and forgive…read moreme for my notes are not the most detailed because I was too busy eating. We picked the regular Omakase which was $160 per person and it came with 18 bites. We were given a few extra because we were celebrating early. Oyster and Japanese small mountain peach wakamoma Flounder miso sauce plum purée Fire salmon Lobster tempura Yellowtail Hamachi Tuna with wasabi purée and fried taro caramel Salmon with strawberry, truffle, plum purée and tempura cream Sea green and eye snapper Tuna flight (tuna belly tuna fat tuna cheek Redstrip jack Kambachi amberjack Fujisan white salmon Japanese scallop Fatty tuna with house made potato chip truffle and cilantro Wagyu you grill yourself Amberjack with Fuji apple and foam Yuzu sorbet ball with Thai basil Matcha tiramisu for dessert - This was soooo good. Definitely get it even if it doesn't come with the omakase. I really really enjoyed it.