A hidden Gem amongst other buisiness' in the Vineyard off 1606 and Blanco Rd…read more Food is excellent, the Ambience is casual and very nice and the service is great.

Good sushi, large restaurant with plenty of tables. Our server didn't realize we were his table…read moreand he came over and apologized for our wait. He compted us our tea. Nice place.

Izumi Yuchi & hibachi restaurant is truly a place to go if u want great food and awesome customer…read moreservice . I keep coming back for the crab salad . Strongly recommend this spot. Marcos and Nana. Thank u Jaffeine for the excellent service

Whenever my family and I are extremely hungry and can't decide where to go, this is our go-to…read more Every time we walk in the host/hostess promptly greets and seats us. The food is good, the service is hit and miss. There are times we have to flag our server down and there are times our server checks on us 5 minutes after we get our plates. Their hibachi and teriyaki portions are on the small side. My 11 year old can down 4 servings alone. But it's all you can eat, so I order multiple and make a note to put all on one plate. The restaurant has a lot of space but as another reviewer wrote, they don't space us out. That's one thing I'd appreciate.

Came here on a Friday night for a double date. Definitely make a reservation because this place was…read morepacked and poppin. We didn't realize this place was a cousin of Shiro and owned by the same guy until we saw some similarities in their style, layout and menu but nevertheless, the food was still absolutely amazing. Even though the ambiance had some similarities, I'm glad their food options were distinguished because otherwise could have just gone downtown. You cannot go wrong with any of their food options. Highly recommend doing family style so you can get a taste of everything and all the different flavors. We started with the gyoza and calamari which were to die for and were not greasy at all. Pork ssam, wagyu, miso pasta and octopus all brought a little bit of their own element and flare to your palate that it's hard to describe unless you try it. Wagyu was just melt in your mouth delicious. Pork ssam and octopus had their crunchy texture and umami flavors. The miso pasta added a light refreshing touch to balance everything out but don't let it fool ya, the noodles will expand in your stomach. We topped it off with their yuzu cake. Our only disappointment was they were out of their other desserts but nevertheless everyone of us left full and happy. Would come here again.

When I first read about Yozora, I honestly thought it sounded a bit pretentious. Fascinating, but…read morepretentious. Because the idea of music being an actual integral part of the dining experience--not just some kind of background noise--felt a little precious for my taste. I'm glad to admit I was wrong. So let's start with the ambiance and the vibe of Yozora. It's in a fairly non-descript kind of center; not bad but not specially memorable. But the space itself is open and has an air of restrained sophistication. And then there's that hi-fi set up. The music at Yozora really is part of the experience, but it's not intrusive in the way that you'd think. Most of what my dining companion and I heard was 50s and 60s jazz, and it was perfect for the occasion. Sushi and Coltrane are a great mix, and even though we were not far from the hi-fi system, I could hear every word of our conversation, without the need for either of us to raise a voice. Somehow, it's like the music operates on a different frequency from regular table chatter. Suffice to say, the music enhanced the mood and really set a scene for Yozora's chefs to tell some stories. And that, they do really well. We started out with seasonal tempura and miso masu ceviche--ocean trout marinated in miso, soy, and lime juice--that was sublime. But funnily enough, the real star small plate was a truffle creamy miso soup that was earthy and slightly sweet at the same time and was silky in texture. From there, we ordered a series of crudo and battera, each unique in its own way. It was wonderful stuff, accompanied by a rice lager. The kitchen at Yozora is not shy about experimenting with non-traditional flavors and ingredients. Sometimes it works really well; sometimes, not as well, but it's never bad, and the servers actually ask for feedback for the kitchen, which is something I rarely see. Yozora honestly seems to be most concerned with creating a great dining experience, and it does that, from the chefs to the line cooks to the servers (who are helpful and attentive without hovering). The music, the mood, and the menu add up to a memorable experience.

10/10 service, sashimi, presentation, and intimate atmosphere. I would definitely come back in the…read moreevening for the romance vibes. Best place for a date.

We headed downtown for some Fiesta medal hunt @sanantoniomarriott and @goodwillsa. After the…read moresuccessful purchases, we went to @sukebansushi for dinner. Hubby and I had Kirin Light and Dad had Sprite. We started with the Edamame and Tempura (shrimp and vegetables). We shared the Caterpillar Roll, Kabuki Roll (escolar, avocado, cucumber, smoked salmon, lime bonito), and Kareshi Roll (yellowtail, tuna, avocado, cucumber, mango, tempura flakes). Everything was fresh and delicious. Cecilia was our attentive server. 5 stars for the food quality and service! If you're in the Blue Star area and looking for sushi, look no further. Not sure if Google Translate is accurate but Sukeban translates as delinquent girl.

This place is a regular choice for us, particularly during happy hour when we can enjoy Hotpot,…read moreBBQ, and sushi. Their waiters are consistently been great and friendly, quickly bringing out more dishes when asked. The smoke ventilation system is actually nice. It is not smoky inside.

This place is amazing! It's become my family's go to for sushi and Japanese food. The service is…read morealways great, servers are super friendly, and the inside of the restaurant is beautiful. We will always come back and bring guests to enjoy this great experience!

This was our first experience at Uni'Ko, and certainly will not be our last…read more Our server was Brian. He was incredibly personable and attentive. Super friendly. The food was incredible. We had sashimi, rolls, appetizers and a bottle of sake. I've frequented many sushi restaurants all over the country for years and this restaurant absolutely delivers. Incredibly fresh fish! Meticulously well prepared and delicious. Wow! So very happy we discovered this place. We arrived early about 3:30pm, so the restaurant was quiet with a few patrons. The restaurant feels romantic with dim lighting and good music. Kudos to the Chef!! Great food. Thank you so much. It was money well spent. Cheers!

My first visit to Uni'ko was an overall success. I had a midweek, early reservation for two. On…read morearrival there was no one yet at the hostess stand but they soon came and got us seated. I was immediately annoyed because the music was very loud to me. That could have been due to the empty restaurant, the actual volume or my perception of the volume lol. I was really hoping for a more intimate vibe for conversation. The speakeasy lounge actually looked more like the vibe that I desired but I settled in and placed my order. I wanted some of the showier selections seen on IG, so I ordered the tuna tower and flaming Romeo & Juliet roll and a cute (albeit sweet) cocktail that came in a goldfish shaped glass. When the tuna tower arrived the young server asked me something several times which I couldn't hear over the music, so I just nodded. After she smashed the tuna tower, I figured out she was asking if I wanted it mixed. Lol my bad! I actually did not want it mixed but it was delicious anyway. The Romeo and Juliet roll took forever to stop flaming but once it died down, it was absolutely delicious. My partner enjoyed his roll as well and they gave him a complimentary birthday desert with sparklers. Overall I give service a 3. I would have liked a more professional presentation of the menu, hyping it up a bit. And a less soft spoken server. The food was a solid 5, everything was fresh and scrumptious. Overall I give Uni'ko 4 stars and I look forward to returning. I thought it was a good value given the extra razzle dazzle and food quality.

Cody! He was a rockstar!! Helped with my decision fatigue by pointing out the best flavors and…read moremaking recommendations. The "Fried Chicken Sandwich" was spicy, crunchy, saucy, creamy and DELICIOUS! The beer recommendation was crisp and refreshing. Thank you, Cody.

Cody was the GOAT. Crushed it and made us feel extremely welcome. We'd come back just to have…read moreanother good convo with him.

We were excited to try this place because of the high reviews but almost everything we got was…read moredisappointing. Flavors were very American and inauthentic. The only thing we thought was ok was the roll we ordered at the very end. It wasn't too busy when we went but it was also hard getting the attention of our server to order things.

TLDR: OK sushi joint in a spot well suited for dining pre-or-post seeing a film at the Santikos…read morePalladium. Stopped in for dinner prior to catching at film at the Palladium. Could be a nice, intimate place for dinner though we were seated next to a pretty loud group. Service was fast and friendly, which was appreciated. The meal itself was decent, not great. Tried the masago and snow crab off the sushi menu; the former was good, but the latter strangely dry, as if it had sat out a little too long. An appetizer portion of the shrimp and vegetable tempura was very good. Particularly puzzling was the unagi roll. Not only did each piece of the roll fall apart, it was doused with so much eel sauce that it was hard to taste anything else. Looking back on it, I should have sent it back to the kitchen. Of note was the tempura banana dessert, which was a sort of Japanese take on a sundae! Putting crisp, hot chunks of fruit up against sweet vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and chocolate syrup (not berries as the menu claimed) was...well, interesting. I probably wouldn't order it again, but it is novel. Average it out and it's a decent place, though I would only come again if I was in the area for something else to begin with. This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.