Not sure if anyone reads this, but I'll comment anyways…read more I went here with my husband and overall enjoyed it. I've been here 3 times now. I enjoyed it enough to come back a few times and will come back again. In the spirit of constructive criticism, here is what I have to say, just a few things to note though: The bar is not a real bar. It's just another table, but looks like a bar. The bar doesn't actually function like you'd expect a bar to function. Not a dealbreaker, but a bit misleading. You still get a server, can't seat yourself at the bar, etc. Might as well just sit at a table then. If someone reads this, I'd highly suggest at least considering making the bar function like a real bar! The tables are very close together. I know the place is small so this isn't something you can really change without losing money by reducing the amount of tables, but boy they are packed close. This is more something that maybe customers would like to know though. Management is all white, but the sushi chefs are Japanese. The servers are mostly white too. Not that this is a problem, but it does strike me as a little bit surprising and ever so slightly off-putting. At least, it makes me question what's going on initially. I know supposedly the owners are Japanese, per their website, but it might be nice to see more Japanese people in charge, at a Japanese place. The bussers look to be the hardest working kids out there. I hope they get paid fairly. Every time I've been there, they're the ones rushing around as fast as they can, cleaning up tables all over the place. I'm surprised they only have a couple of them, when they have way more servers. Not sure if this is normal, but they seem to be working really hard. There is no "Happy Hour", Google lied. Google has on their page that they have a happy hour when you look up this place. Turns out they don't. The servers are a little bit loud and rowdy sometimes. I know they all look to be in their mid to early 20's, but it might get to be a bit much. When they go back into their little corner or "hideout" they seem to be screaming and talking really loudly sometimes. Also, they like to scream "CORNER" constantly. I get that this might be a thing they do, to avoid crashing into each other, but there's no need to scream it across the entire building. Especially when it is quiet already. Speaking of screaming, when you walk in, they scream (I looked up what it is so forgive me if this is a typo): IRASHAIMASE (which apparently is "welcome in" in Japanese. The thing is, instead of making it a classy, cute thing they do, they scream it as obnoxiously as they can, like junior high kiddos would scream "67" these days. It went from cute, to annoying after about the 3rd time I heard them do it, while I was eating. If they all said it in a pleasant classy way, I would really like it, although it's become really quite obnoxious. It even looks like some of the employees are over it. I can't imagine how many times they do that daily. Lastly, the music does not match the atmosphere at all. One time I went in, they had rock music on, the next, they had country. The last time I went, they had 80's. They should either have classical or wordless music such as jazz, or some kind of Japanese music. Not sure why they have such out-of-place music. My most previous server was a doll! I also hope the servers get paid. Some of them weren't as friendly, but I won't rag on individual people, as they may have been just having a bad day. The most previous one had pink hair though and was super cute and friendly. As for another good thing, the ambiance and food are definitely above average and the prices don't break the bank. Overall, quite enjoyable place. None of the things I mentioned should make you avoid this place by any means. This is mostly for the staff and management to fix a few things, if they care. That is it! Hopefully someone at least reads this. Not sure if managers actually read these reviews though. If not, oh well. Hope this helps someone one day!

We went on a busy Friday, not realizing it was graduation week. We were told that it would be a…read more30-40 minute wait but honestly did not feel that way. I ordered a yuzu flavored alcoholic drink and it was delicious! That might have something to do with why the wait didn't feel so long lol! Anyways we ordered the Kome set each (amazing), o-toro (it's been so long and it was worth it), nigiri sampler and the midnight sun roll. None of them disappointed and we left with a full tummy. Service was fast and our server was great! Loved the feel of the restaurant and felt very homey. Would definitely return to try other items.

This is a mixed review as I didn't think the service lived up to the price point. Went as a solo…read morediner on a Friday night and was the first to arrive for the seating. Roland and I got along great for the initial meet and I was sat to enjoy the complimentary sake and sparkling water while the other people arrived. Once everyone was there, I was a bit sad to see that while I was the first one to arrive, I was last to be sat and was sat the furthest away from the chef section. Once at the bar, the nice touch they had was to have your name stamped onto the coaster and the individual menus printed for you to review as the omakase progressed. Roland and the chef gave a great intro about the restaurant and the history as well as announcing any celebrations for guests. Second level of service shortfall was there was no initial inquiry to having a pairing added onto the omakase before it started. Must have been around the 3 or 4 out of 20 courses that the question about adding on a paring occurred. Mind you this was also after my sake drink had been finished. When the first pairing arrived, Roland mentioned that the second would be quickly behind as we needed to do a bit of catch up with the courses of the omakase. Once again, the first glass was completed, sat for a few before the second one arrived. The pairing overall was a mess as the last glass was poured around the last course. The food was amazing. There were new items I've never had and at the end the ability to do a round two of your favorites. I love that option. Since was I towards the end of the viewing area, didn't see much in regards to chef interaction with the food. There was one instant where he left the chef's area to go into I believe a fridge to pull something needed. Upon finishing this, there was not a glove change which seemed out of place knowing others in the kitchen were accessing that same door handle. Kevin the bartender did a great job with the exception of attentiveness for the pairing timing/progression. The end of the mean, chef played an electric guitar (I believe electric) and that was a nice touch. He's really great at it!

Hands down the best omakase experience I've ever had! From start to finish, Sushi Endo blew me…read moreaway. The head chef was so kind and funny, and the other chef kept the energy lively the entire night. The experience is incredibly personal and thoughtful. They print your name on the menu, set your utensils depending on whether you're right- or left-handed, and guide you through each of the 12 courses with care and attention. Every bite was beautifully crafted and full of flavor. I also loved that they offer add-ons at the end, so if there's something you loved (or want to try for the first time), you can keep the experience going. I added the wagyu sushi with caviar, and it was absolutely divine -- rich, buttery, and unforgettable. Pro tip: Go here for your birthday! They greet you with a special birthday sake, and the head chef even brings out a guitar to sing "Happy Birthday" with everyone. It's such a fun, genuine, and memorable vibe. If you love sushi or omakase experiences, Sushi Endo is an absolute must in Austin. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

The hamachi crudo was so refreshing!! Dondi gave us amazing service Must try the Fatty Tuna Handrollread more

Oh my goodness! What an incredible date night and happy hour! We booked a week in advance for a…read moredouble date because it gets packed during Tuna Time, and now I completely understand why! The cocktails were fantastic! I started with the margarita and then tried the Old Fashioned. I normally never order an Old Fashioned, but I ended up having two! The flavor was absolutely on point. I think the miso soup is the best I've ever had, and it's only $2 during Happy Hour! Both crudos were from the Happy Hour menu and were delightful. The hand rolls were such a fun experience because the sushi and seaweed wrap are served separately, so you assemble them yourself. I ordered three... then had to order a fourth. They're generously sized, but everything was so good I couldn't stop trying more! 1. Mushroom Hand Roll: OMFG. Get it. Try it. Eat it for life. Just do it. 2. Scallop Hand Roll: Great flavor. I'd absolutely order it again. 3. Crab Hand Roll: At first, I thought it needed a little more flavor... then I added the house made soy sauce and it completely changed it. Perfect. 4. Fatty Tuna Hand Roll: Loved it! This was probably my second favorite. I tried one bite without soy sauce and another with it. The little bit of spice was perfect. My only mistake? I ate the mushroom hand roll first. It was so ridiculously good that everything after it had a hard act to follow. My advice is to save the mushroom for last so you end on the highest note possible. Also, do NOT skip the house made soy sauce. I could drink it. It's gluten free and made with mushroom powder and kombu. It adds so much flavor to everything. We'll absolutely be back. I'll be telling everyone about this place.

From Toronto to Austin - atx is the perfect city for this. It's a "ghost kitchen" and I personally…read morehave never had a problem with it. You basically place your order and pick up the food. I recommend the sampler - you get a little bit of everything. My favorite is the aburi salmon and tuna. I revisit this place quite often and can't say the same about many restaurants I've tried in atx lol. Highly recommend checking this place and its sister location aburi tora out

Aburi Oshi provided sushi for a SwiftFit pop-up event at Tiger Lilly, a cocktail lounge and event…read morespace in Downtown Austin. With extreme calm and patience, the two chefs created and served hundreds of beautiful sushi using the groundbreaking concept of flame-seared sushi--a technique that marries traditional Japanese sushi making with proprietary sauces and flame-searing. Each person received two boats containing a combo of two pieces of rectangular sushi - one with tuna and one with salmon. Each was topped with their proprietary sauce and a jalapeño. Best sushi I ever had!

My word! One of the single best dining experiences I have ever had. My wife and I hit this place on…read morea local Austin recommendation from a friend. Wow, what an unusual, entertaining, engaging and delightful experience. I highly recommend to anyone!

Sushi by Scratch delivers one of the most intentional, thoughtful dining experiences you'll ever…read moresit down for. Every single course shows an incredible level of detail and care, from the way each piece is seasoned to how the chefs explain the story behind the fish. The standouts for me were the kanpachi, toro, saba, and unagi, each one was ridiculously fresh and perfectly prepared. The kanpachi was clean and bright, the toro melted instantly, the saba had the perfect balance of richness and acidity, and the unagi was possibly the best I've ever had. Yes, the prices are high, so go in prepared, but the quality of the food and the craftsmanship behind it absolutely justify the cost. The drinks were phenomenal as well, pairing perfectly with the progression of the meal. If you're looking for a special, high-end sushi experience with unmatched attention to detail, this is it. 10/10. Highly recommend.

I took my husband here for a belated birthday on 4th of July for lunch. I was able to book a…read morereservation on the 1st of July pretty easily. The place was really nice and modern! The staff were super friendly and they even got provided a birthday treat for my husband. The food and drinks were delicious! Now that I've been to the one in Austin, I want to go to the one in Dallas since it's closer to home. Thank you for a great afternoon!

My favorite place for sushi and to go on a date. This was where I first had the guts to eat sea…read moreurchin and eel, despite growing up in Hawaii and catching them all the time as a kid. The way they run Uchi is so much fun and makes you just want to try all these new things. We had sake to drink and seeded beef steak on a lava rock. It's a special place for special occasions.

Love the atmosphere and shermain was very lovely could chat here for hours and the food was very…read moreyummy and affordable

As a Vancouverite, I was so excited to see Aburi TORA open in Austin. Salmon and ebi oshi sushi…read morehave been childhood favourites of mine, so dining here felt especially nostalgic. The restaurant is bright, clean, and inviting, and the conveyor belt adds a fun and convenient element to the experience. Service has always been great, and they also make one of the best house soy sauces I've had. I was excited to hear that they're finally selling it so customers can enjoy it at home. The menu has plenty of variety, so I'd recommend ordering a mix of dishes. You may end up being surprised by which items become your favourites.

Amazing food. Great service. Amazing people. Great pairings. Fun atmosphere. Great ambiance.read more

Came back to Kappo Kappo for a second time about two months after the first, and loved seeing that…read morea lot of the feedback I had last time was addressed - music was intentionally turned down each time a course is introduced, pace also seemed less hectic (granted, the first time I went they were down a pair of hands). Menu was largely the same but I anticipated that, quality was still superb. Since then, they have updated the menu - good to see seasonality and variety!