I am speechless! My experience here was one I will never forget. I came here for my girlfriends birthday and due to some weather complications we were moved inside last minute. I personally have hard of hearing and the entire staff made me feel welcome. They helped us find a seat that wouldn't be overly loud. Every server was respectful and repeated themselves as needed with no issue. The manager of the restaurant really made us feel special. The work they did to make us feel welcomed was amazing. Now the food was off the wall good like always! This was my second time and I recommend the full 10 tastings to really experience the authentic dishes. If you want an authentic seafood experience, this is the one that leads all others! Thank you again to the server staff, management, and the chefs for giving us a great experience here! read more

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Can't say enough good things about Uchi. Uchi is the most incredible food I have ever had. The quality of fish is incredible. The happy hour is amazing- you can get a ton of amazing pieces of nigiri for $8-9 for 2 pieces. Some of my favorites are the Tasmanian trout, sea bream, and diver scallop. The waiters always give incredible recommendations as well. This will forever be my favorite sushi restaurant ever! read more

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Delicious! Had early dinner here while my friends and I were in town mid May 2022. Didn't have reservations but we showed up right when they opened and we got a table for 3. We did the omakase but they customized it a little to more of what we were interested in. Everything was on point -The service and all the food were sooo fresh and melts in your mouth. For the amount of food we got, it was definitely worth the price, which was good price for omakase. On top of the omakase we also got the wagyu we cooked on a hot stone and happy hour alcohol. Would definitely come back next time I'm in town! read more

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One of my favorite sushi restuarants in the US. Second time here and still just as good as the first. unique pairing of flavors, a nice refreshing taste from your traditional edo style omakase or typical sushi restaurant. Valet parking and a small bite offered from the kitchen whole you wait shows the attention to customer experience Uchi strives to deliver. Ive tried a variety of items on the menu, and my favorite HAS to be the mushroom nabe (i was scraping the bowl), machi cure (popular for a reason), santa barbara uni, negi toro roll (great flavor combo)! I enjoyed dinner with a glass of demon slayer sake. Always a wonderful experience with delightful service. Will definitely come back! read more

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I finally had the opportunity to try the famed Uchi and the short is it was okay. Coming from Southern California and having been all over Japan, I can say this is not as good as I've heard. They do have some good signature dishes, but for general overall great sushi... this is not the place. Difficult to get reservations, we just came at opening and fortunately they were able to seat us at the sushi bar. They are very friendly/attentive... a bit intrusive. It was nice how three different people introduced themselves and tried to go over the menu with us, but honestly, maybe back off a bit. Give us a chance to take in the ambiance. It feels very mechanical and aside from the sushi chef, the rest of the staff seriously lacks any authenticity. Everyone who came by just kept interrupting our conversation. To the wait staff... learn to be more subtle and read your guests. We started off with some simple nigiri - salmon, yellowtail and tuna. I feel this is the surest way to determine if the rest of the food will be good. The sushi was good... but not great. Most definitely not good enough to warrant the exorbitant prices. And have had sushi literally all over the world, I can't ever say I have had tuna nigiri with garlic. Not a good combination. The garlic completely killed the taste of the tuna. We did try the "Hot Rock" wagyu beef, "Hama Chili" yellowtail with thai chili and orange supreme as well as the "Hirame Usuzukuri" founder with candied quinoa. All were quite good. To finish the evening out, we had the "Honey Toast", a brioche, cashew praline with ice cream and the Jasmine Swiss Roll. Okay, simply skip the honey toast. It might look good, but there is nothing special about it. Far too salty. The Jasmine Swiss Roll was good. Overall, it was an interesting experience but not one I would repeat. First and foremost, inexcusably expensive. I've been to some very fine sushi restaurants with amazing fresh fish for half the price. And for the hoovering staff who couldn't seem to give us five minutes of peace and when they are bothering you, it's incredibly disingenuous. The sushi chef was amazing. He never said anything to us, but the moment I would look up to him to ask something, he was available. Otherwise, he just left us alone. Too bad the rest of the staff couldn't be that way. My server must have asked me five times if I wanted more beer even after I told him I didn't want any more. I feel "Uchi" is more like the story of the emperor's new clothes. Everyone wants to say it's good because everyone else raves about it. But it's simply okay at best. I have been to other sushi restaurants in Austin that are phenomenal so I know there is exceptional sushi in Austin... just not here. read more

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Uchi was fantastic. We were only in Austin for a few days but a foodie friend recommended as a not-to-be-missed dinner spot while in music city. Holy shit, we had so much sake. I don't recall all of them but the Sword of the Sun was our favorite bottle of the night. The light blue bottle was a little on the sweeter side so I had to finish it myself as my dinner companions don't love sweet sake. I'm a team player. I liked that you could get smaller ones to try and figure out what you're feelin before ordering the big daddy bottles. We ordered every item recommended by our server- who was also excellent. She made good suggestions, coursed out our meal and bantered just enough. I really like when servers can give exceptional service with charisma. She had it. Okay, sushi-- I CANNOT recommend the hamachi appetizer enough. Yellowtail sliced beautifully and sunk in this light tangy citrus ponzu with mandarin segments - yall, it was delightful. Truly. We also ordered the wagyu that you cook on a hot stone, which was a fun little activity. A couple sushi rolls, salmon sashimi, charred edamame and so much more. One of the rolls I believe was a fat-ish tuna (chutoro) with avocado and this salty sticky sauce on the plate that made it a standout. I appreciate not needing soy sauce and prefer a ponzu or prepared sauce made specifically for that roll or piece of fish. There wasn't a single thing that wasn't our favorite'. All items were top notch. I don't know if it would be my weekly spot as our 3 person meal ran about $500 but if that's your vibe, go off. If you want an experience or maybe a great place to celebrate a birthday or special occasion I HIGHLY recommend Uchi. read more

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Loads of people love this place but just wasn't for me. I feel even with their Happy Hour, the prices were overpriced. Def feels like the kind of place to show off you can afford an overpriced meal. I think my biggest thing is that their rice lacks quality. The rice is on the same level any of ole regular sushi place around town. I also think they relay too much on additions they throw in their sushi. For example "Japanese" salt "Japanese mint", or capers that make their dishes "unique". We had the handrolls, uni Santa Barbara, and an ottoro. Uni was my fav. Lastly the interior design really bothered me. It's so much going on, red walls with Bali feeling flora vibes. Kinda dark inside. And then the tables are packed right next to each other, with waiters right on top of you as they collect dishes. Since there's so many tables in one area, waiters walk by you super often if you are sat in the middle. It's kinda like being in a narrow hallway when you sit there. If I for some reason go back I recommend sitting outside actually because that area looks nice. read more

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Simply the best! An Austin original that's always fresh with an amazing crew. Happy hour 4-6 at the sushi bar is a marvelous experience! The cosu vibe makes you feel like you're in your swanky living room. Complimentary valet parking read more

First of all no prices on menu ..so u think it's reasonable..600.00 later..are u kidding me.1800 for 6 of us ...lol ..absolutely ridiculous..and portion sizes are ridiculous.....for rice and fish .never ever again ... read more

Uchi is a must! Food was amazingly delicious & the service was great! The wait was a little long but it didn't even matter because the wine bar made it worthwhile. Beautiful experience. 10/10 recommend. read more

If you are looking for high quality sushi, look no further. It was amazing welcome dinner as we arrived to Austin. Our reservation was for 9.30 PM on a Thursday eve. The restaurant was packed! I highly recommend to reserve a table ahead of time. I loved the food, and how fresh everything is. I like the cool, easy going vibes too. We followed our server recommendations and liked almost everything. My favorites were the sea urchin, eel, fatty tuna, scallops and the chocolate dessert. I didn't care for the few sushi rolls we ordered. The prices are pretty high. It's not cheap to dine here but that's expected with such high quality fish on the menu. read more

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Sooo...What is the first thing a girl looks for when moving into a new town/state? Yep...where am I going to eat? (Yes, it's sad but true) Made a reservation for date night with the bf and wasn't disappointed. I wanted to try everything but settled on about 6 or 7 things. Glad that the staff suggested the Hama Chili since yellowtail is my favorite. It was so good! We also had the karage, the uni, the hot rock, the spicy tuna, and some other items (can't remember the names-sorry!). Definitely a great place to come and I will be going back, but my bank account would prefer it not be everyday. read more

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I stopped taking photos once the onslaught of glorious deliciousness started flooding in. It seems there are too many redundant photos from Uchi in Yelp already anyway. The biggest takeaway is that there's a reason for their prices and why you need to book a rezy. Their dishes are simply that darned amazing. read more

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Absolutely spectacular meal! Before going I had heard a lot of the hype around Uchi and it did not disappoint. The omakase is worth it to be able to try an array of chefs specials. The highlights of our meal were the ceviche, oysters and foie gras, but in reality we didn't have anything we didn't like. The flavors were all fresh and complex, definitely not your average sushi meal. Although they are most known for their sushi dishes it's worth getting one of their meat dishes. For drinks, as far as I could tell, they are beer and wine only. They have a global wine selection, the Chenin Blanc went really well with everything we had. read more

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Eating there is just amazing .. the wine amazing the food just delightful, the service was so helpful and enjoyable . The ambiance was relax and Beautiful read more

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I think this was the best dinner I've ever had. It was truly insanely good. My favorite was the Tasmanian trout sashimi, it melts in your mouth and the flavor is crazy good. I hope in the future I'll have the money to come back here because it was outstanding read more

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Popped in on a whim after seeing a show at the Zach theater. Was pleasantly surprised at the interesting take on some dishes. The staff was superb and it was a huge plus to our experience. It is a bit pricey for the quality/quantity but I will definitely go back. read more

Took my parents here when they were visiting and it was a great evening. Our waitress Cass gave amazing service from recommending a bottle of sake to helping us understand the menu. She asked questions to figure out what we liked and all her recommendations were delicious. Would love to see Cass again next time I come to Uchi. read more

Uchi is one of the BEST upscale restaurants in Austin. Their sushi and appetizers are unique, plating is artful, and they truly make each dining experience special for the guests. Highly recommend trying the hama chili appetizer (yellowtail, ponzu, Thai chili, orange supreme). It's phenomenal! I also love getting recommendations from the wait staff. They are friendly, provide excellent options based on your likes/dislikes, and have never steered us wrong! read more

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This was a special occasion for many reasons. First, Valentine's Day omakase special dinner pre-reserved. Close to our anniversary date so I wanted to pick a special experience. Well, I was disappointed on many levels. On an omakase dinner you expect "swings and misses" and "solid home runs". We got both. The hits were exceptional, but there were more misses and left the experience disappointing. Service was bad! Noise was intrusive. No one ever acknowledged the special dinner or our anniversary which were arranged and noted in advance. Wine and sake pairings were pretty well done and surprising. For the high price and prearrangement, I expected more. The sad thing was the food did not save the evening at all. Truluck's, Hestia, and Ludy's were much better. read more

It started raining in the middle of our meal and we were very quickly moved to a covered table, which was nice! Food-wise, our favorites were the verde maki and hamachi collar; and of course, I also loved the brussels sprouts and foie gras sushi. Dined: July 2, 2021 read more

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We love going to Uchi when we are in Austin. It's always fresh and delicious. The service is always on point and the food is delicious. The yellow tail crudo was my favorite sooo good. They also have a really good hot sauce. The red ambience makes the restaurant very sexy and great for a date night. read more

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Uchi is my dream come true. This is one of my favorite places I have ever eaten and truly one of my favorite food experiences I can remember! They have an early happy hour and I recommend going during that time. We were able to try more dishes and drinks since they were discounted. Our waitress was attentive, knowledgable, friendly, and very kind. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and made us feel that none of our concerns were too small to address. She gave excellent recommendations for food and drinks which resulted in an incredible dinner. We decided to go the omakase route and chose to keep all the meals a surprise. (Omakase is a way of eating in which you trust the chef to make you good food instead of requesting specific dishes.) We didn't know what was coming out until it was in front of us, which was a really fun way to eat! We were able to share our concerns beforehand (food allergies or staunch dislikes) so we wouldn't have to worry about hating something that was brought out! We also added on some oysters and hand rolls. You also can choose a dessert at the end of the meal, which is included with the omakase deal. We ordered the honey toast which was salty and sweet with some wonderful crunchy textures as well as ice cream. The omakase deal was perfect for 2 of us to share! All of the food was absolutely delicious. Perfectly balanced flavors and amazing sushi paired with nigori sake (drink it from the box! It's awesome!) created a fantastic dinner from start to finish. We left feeling sooo satisfied and on cloud 9. I would go visit Austin again just to eat here-- I loved it that much!! This is a must if you're in town. read more

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I'll start this off by saying: I like chaos. Meaning, I showed up in town with no reservation and wanted to try and eat here. It was a weekday night, so I was feeling hopeful. Sadly I did not get to enjoy a full meal here, but did get to enjoy the lovely happy hour here. There are some excellent items, and great deals on sake and wine. read more

It's more preference but I like my sushi simple. The sauces overpower the flavors of the fish. So if you're serving fresh fish, why would you want to do that? I didn't think any of the sushi or dishes were superb. It was overpriced for what you get. I've had much fresher sushi elsewhere, I don't know why this place is so popular. I went to the Dallas location years ago and also wondered why it was one of the top restaurants. I was hoping it would be different so tried it again but in Austin but unfortunately I don't think I'll be back. read more

After some thorough research, concluded that Uchi was THE sushi spot to hit in Austin and overall just a must visit restaurant, and we made the trip on a Friday night. We ordered the special nigiri set each, day various rolls, sashimi, and several a la carte nigiri pieces. One thing I didn't like was that each nigiri order was only ONE piece versus the usual two, but still priced as if for two. Definitely a restaurant where you can easily rack up your bill. All the sushi was extremely fresh and delicious, and we enjoyed it all, but maybe it's because we're coming from sushi-rich LA but Uchi didn't blow us away as it seemed to for others. Our server was the sweetest, though seemed like she had too many tables to cover, as she was a bit hard to track down at times and the pace of the orders was a bit off. read more

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This restaurant is extremely pricey so definitely come here for happy hour! The food is delicious; I would definitely come back. The only cons are that 1. It was extremely dark inside so you definitely need your cell phone light to look at the menu 2. We ordered one hand roll and one otoro but the waitress just assumed that we were ordering two (since there were two of us). It would have been nice if they asked instead of just coming out with two each and charging us at the end. And 3. They only have valet for parking. Also, wish they started out the night with some $1 bills because when we asked for change for our $5, they didn't have any. Otherwise, the waitress was great about speeding up the service and helping us get to our flight on time! read more

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Overall: delicious array of flavors alongside amazing service FOOD: SO GOOD. Especially the otoro - it melts in your mouth. I love how they dress each sushi piece. Like the sea bream with lime zest and shiso was paired absolutely deliciously. And whatever they paired with the fish always complemented it. The fish - amazing. Foie gras was amazing too. Brussel sprouts delicious. The hot rock dish was a very special dish in that you got to cook it yourself but not sure it was wagyu bc the marbling of the meat didn't look like wagyu. But all in all we loved eating everything. SERVICE: Our waitress (Stephanie?) was very attentive and super friendly and helpful. The manager Parker was also super helpful - he gave us great recommendations for other food places since we are visiting from CA. AMBIANCE: beautiful restaurant and dim lighting. Do recommend getting a reservation if this place is of interest. We originally were told it might be a 2 hr and 45 minute wait around 6:30 pm. But luckily for us, they were able to seat us within ~1 hr since ppl cancelled. read more

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Uchi is hands down the best sushi experience I've ever had. They have amazing creative food, awesome drinks. The service is absolutely top notch. Oh yeah don't forget to save room for desert! A pro-tip here is that they have amazing and affordable happy hour specials. Don't ever skip out on an opportunity to dine here! read more

Just a strong recommendation: Put on bug spray if you are seated outside. I got bit up but did not realize it until a day later. read more

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Absolutely stellar service. Had a (rough count) 12 course vegan omakase meal. I highly recommend this place. What an awesome ambiance. Through the dining experience I heard some Kaytranada, Lauryn hill, Jungle, and overall the tune selection was top notch. Thrilled by that meal, definitely. I think I tipped like 35% or somn. Left so happy. read more

I still haven't done an omakase here and I'm upset with myself over that fact. The bottom line is that Uchi has some of the most unique Japanese dishes whether it's sushi or other items from Japan. Everything here is done with precision: plating, knifing skills, and unique additions lead to amazing presentation. Fish selection and daily specials have everything you could want with a number of dishes you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere else. While we ended up ordering approximately a dozen dishes, I do think that you can leave here a bit of the hungry side so prepare to splurge. Overall, Uchi remains one of the more unique dining experiences for those with a love for Japanese cuisine. Highly recommended on any trip to Austin. read more

Uchi Austin - Lots of great food here but this Tasmanian trout was a favorite of nearly everyone at our table - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best sushi I've ever had! The otoro just melts in your mouth and CJ was great at making all of our food. We went during happy hour and got a great deal on all the sushi and apps. read more

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Uchi is a modernized Japanese restaurant. They have complimentary valet and are willing to make last minute accommodations to reservations - both pluses. However, the reason why Uchi cannot receive a 5-star review is for its underwhelming bite-size pieces of sushi. Pictures are deceiving, but be warned the price is per one piece of sushi no bigger than 1-inch in length. While the quality of fish is fresh, seasonings are creative, and there is no need for soy sauce, quality alone cannot justify the price point. There is no atmosphere, no immersive experience, just quality sushi. Even our waiter was kind of dry. Overall, yes I would recommend this place for anyone looking for good quality sushi. Just be warned, you'll be getting bite-sized sushi. read more

Food was amazing and the waiter was great. We sat outside with the heaters. Enjoyed it!!

We were able to get a walk in spot at the sushi counter after waiting a little over an hour. I usually love sitting at the counter but Uchi isn't like most traditional upscale sushi spots. This is the only for walk ins. We were unfortunate enough to sit next to some women who couldn't handle their alcohol. But hey it is what it is. The chefs were all very knowledgeable and tasked with certain things to supply the entire resturant with their sushi. It's incredible they were actually able to somewhat keep up with their tickets that would stretch the entire counter and get us our orders. It did take some significant time in between pieces which is a negative for us and causes the long wait times for the counter. I'd prefer to see reservations for the counter and have that great intimate experience most Omakase or upscale spots would have. There were a few pieces that were exceptionally good, one being the firefly squid and the other was the caviar for me. The sushi was pretty solid but I would say it's definitely not the best in town. There are some great other options that are going to cost you the same, with a great vibe and you won't have to fight as hard for reservations. The waitress and hostess were awesome. They were on top of everything. The hostess was constantly making sure we were good while waiting for our seat. She definitely went above and beyond. All and all would I come back, probably not, is it worth trying, yes I think so. may still want to try the location in Miami since I've wanted to do so for a while. read more

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Came here and had the $100/person omakase. Everything was delicious! And our server and sushi chef were both very friendly and attentive. Flavors were a bit strong and on the sweeter side, but overall balance was well done. My favorites were the scallop and king crab (this tastes like lobster roll meets sushi). The quality and freshness on the raw fish dishes were not quite top tier, but I actually thought the food was great for this price point. read more

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Yelp says Uchi is the most popular sushi restaurant in town, so I had to check it out for myself. I had visited their sister restaurant Uchiko, so I had an idea what to expect. I got items from both the dinner and happy hour menus such as: - Walu Walu: oak-grilled escolar where the oak balances out the buttery flavor, candied citrus for brightness, and yuzupon to enhance the fish with an umami-rich soy flavor ($8.50, hh) - Machi Cure: smoked yellowtail (tender and oily), yuca crisp (crispy and salty), Marcona almond (crunchy and nutty), and asian pear (gritty and sweet). My fav dish! ($18.50) - Otoro Gunkan: toro (tuna belly) gunkan (small ball of rice wrapped in seaweed) filled with tamari (thick soy sauce), ume boshi (pickle ume fruit which is a cross between an apricot and a plum), and caviar ($9, hh) - Sake Tom Kha: salmon, coconut, lime leaf, and dill give you a dish that's rich and tropical with hints of sour. ($7, hh) - Maguro Goat: maguro (bigeye tuna), goat cheese, and pumpkin seed give you a milder, tart dish. ($18.50) - Pork Belly: with caramelized kabocha (Japanese pumpkin which is subtly sweet and earthy), spicy peppers, rosé gastrique (a caramelized sugar, deglazed with vinegar to give a sweet/sour flavor) ($18.50) - Hot Rock: wagyu beef that you cook yourself and has ponzu to dip (like soy sauce, but brighter) ($18.50) - Wagyu Tataki: wagyu beef with miso fish caramel (like salted caramel with an umami kick), furikake (nutty, salty, seaweed flavor), and escabeche (bits of fried dish) ($9, hh) - Grilled Romaine: filled with snow crab with an edamame-jalapeño sauce to dip ($6, hh) - Bluefin Crudo: tuna loin, watermelon, and green tomato - my least fav dish ($24) - Japanese 77: elderflower, lemon, sparkling wine, sake - decent drink, wouldn't get again though ($11) - Ice Cream Sandwich with sweet corn, avocado, and lemon - Coconut Tapioca with pickled blueberry, hazelnut, and lychee sorbet ($7 & $9.50) All in all, I was highly impressed with my experience here. They do a phenomenal job creating complex dishes that provide an array of flavors and textures with each bite. It's evident they put the highest care into the food through the attention to detail, just look at the plates! Very well done. I had an amazing time and give them a 5/5! read more

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Uchi, Uchi, Uchi.. thanks for such a perfect dinner! So so so good! No idea how hard it is to normally get a table, but I looked online and was able to book for something the same evening. Parking is tight, but they have valet. Inside is really busy and loud and dark, but cute. We were seated right away and our server Arvin was fantastic. Super friendly and on top of everything. He also came in clutch with his recommendations. Thank you, sir! Trying to remember everything we had is impossible, but here qere some standouts: - Nigiri: Ikura, Sake, Toro, Hamachi, and a couple others.. all were good and fresh. - King crab butter brioche - so much yes. We got 4 of these lol. - gyutoro 72hr short rib - I didn't try this, but it was my husband's fave - wagyu capacious - Ube cheesecake! So so good.. Get this. You're welcome. I was worried our future move here from the Bay Area would mean sacrificing access to great sushi, but it turns out I'll be just fine. read more

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Really great sushi. No doubt. But...we ordered the chef's selection for two and a small bottle of sake, and it cost $500. This is, by far, the most overpriced restaurant that I have ever visited. I love sushi, but I've been to better places for a fraction of the cost. If money is no object...go enjoy. Cool place. read more