3.5 stars. It's highly rated and we could see that from the stellar customer service, ambience, and difficulty getting a reservation. In terms of food, sushi was very good, but I've had better, especially at that price point. My favorite was the kinoko nabe...mushroom and rice stir fry (they add the egg at the table). It was yummy, could use some salt, but still very good. The hama chili and walu walu (escolar) were highly rated from Yelp reviews but I found them to be ok. Hama chili could've used more chili. I'd go back to give it a try one more time, first impressions aren't everything! Hopefully better the second time! p.s. They were strict on covid rules, especially as we sat inside. Tables were every other, masks required to go to bathroom, etc. read more

Uchi Austin - Avocado - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I don't get all the hype. Been twice and underwhelmed. Wanted to give it a try again a 2nd time to see if maybe we just didn't order to right stuff. We ordered maybe 5 or 6 dishes and maybe 1 was enjoyable. It's pricey for what you get. read more

Came for dinner on a Friday night at 10pm. It was the only availability and when you got there, you could tell it was still hopping with people sitting outside sipping drinks and inside ordering sushi. This restaurant is what I would categorize as fusion sushi. The menu is ever changing with specials and then there's a solid menu. We opted for the $100 for two omakase that was 8 courses (including dessert). There were some I enjoyed more than others as I could taste that a couple had sea salt on them to provide added flavor. The pear dessert was exceptionally good as well. I am not a fan of fusion sushi, but I thought overall the food tasted good and the service was attention and friendly. The server went over all the different options and also gave many suggestions to customize our ord Overall, dinner took about 1.5 hours and the dishes came out almost every 5-10 minutes. read more

Uchi Austin - Dessert - pears - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came to Uchi Austin after 10 years and so much has changed but yet it's still so good. Since it was COVID time, we sat outside in their outdoor dining area. We brought our 3 kids. The last time we came here we didn't have any and had just been married for a few weeks! Any way, I assumed that a place like Uchi would not have many options for kids but my kids loved it too. We go to the Uchi Houston location often so we had some favorites that we always order: Hama chili, zero sen, walu walu, and the Brussels sprouts. We discovered some more items that we thoroughly enjoyed such as the Shag, hot rock, and hamachi nabe. Will definitely order those as well next time. read more

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WOW! What an amazing experience. The food, the ambience, and the service was SPECTACULAR. Our server, Mallory, was an absolute gem and treated us like royalty. This place is super accommodating of food allergies, preferences, and diets. I ordered the vegetarian tasting menu and loved every one of my dishes. I will be dreaming about this place until I return. read more

We wanted a special end of summer dinner with our daughter and Uchi unfortunately did not live up to our expectations. We first visited Uchi up in Dallas and had a great experience for Valentine's Day this year so we thought the Austin location would be on par - it wasn't. First, be sure to make a reservation if you do plan on visiting. We thankfully made one and the place was still exceptionally crowded and very loud. Not necessarily the luxe vibe we were expecting and not the same vibe as Dallas. We knew we'd get the omakase going into the night so that made ordering quick and easy. As for drinks, they don't do spirits but they do have a large selection of beers, sake, and wine. We opted for the 10 course omakase and the first bite set a high bar but the subsequent dishes were ok, but lackluster for the price and serving size. One stand out was the aged beef bite, but that is what all of the courses were - single bites. We were shocked with one of the later dishes, a small piece of fish - a single bowl that we had to self-split at our table. As we distributed items, we joked that we literally each got two pieces of lettuce. We have definitely had better portioned omakase at other venues. Additionally, one of the courses, a roll, was sliced in 5 pieces. We were a table of three so this was really poor planning and execution. This happened with other dishes as well, portions and slices did not account for the fact that they needed to be divided evenly between all three of us. The best part of the meal was the dessert. Prior to the course arriving we joked it'd be one scoop of ice cream we'd each get a tiny bite of (because that's what the previous plates had been). Thankfully, two large and decadent desserts arrived - a chocolate masterpiece and a wonderful honey, vanilla dish. If it hadn't been for these two dessert plates the entire meal would have been a disappointment (the dessert is also the only reason I could give 3 stars). Overall, considering we were hoping for a similar experience to the Dallas location, this Austin location fell far short. The omakase was not as good as other upscale places in Austin (Otoko is the best, sushibar ATX second, this definitely third) but it was cheaper than the other two. Keep in mind, our bill came to $400 (including tip) for 3 people to have the 10 course omaskse (2 beers, 2 Japanese sodas). read more

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Everytime I'm in Austin, I always have to stop at Uchi. The bar experience is one of the best I've had in the world. Service is consistently great. Food is always out of the world. Chefs are so skillful. We always just tell them to make us whatever nigiri they feel like for us. And they never disappoint. We are planning an Austin trip soon specifically for Uchi and Ramen Tatsuya. read more

Finally signed up for yelp so I could leave some food reviews, lol. Been going here for years (as well as Uchiko) and, man, did we miss it during Covid! Used to be for special occasions only but discovered the happy hour menu this past year (we go at 4:30) and now get to enjoy these 2 amazing sushi spots at least 1x mo! Service is always impeccable and the food will spoil you for most other sushi spots in town! Wish I could afford to go every day! read more

Beautiful little place!! My boyfriend and I wanted to splurge on a nice dinner for our four year anniversary. We chose Uchi and we both got the Omakase. SO GOOD!! We had an incredible night, and the service was incredible (thanks to our lovely server, Cass and everyone else there). read more

Uchi Austin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

1st timer here. The service, ambience and food were amazing however the portion size was abysmal. This is not a place you come to get full. More of a snack than anything. Maybe because I mainly got items on the happy hour menu but 1 to 2 pieces of sushi for $10-12 a plate is a bit steep. I enjoyed every item I got and would return again now I just know what to except. read more

This is a date spot. We had the HH menu, ordered multiple things, all very delicious (except the tiger shrimp). Server was lovely. But we're on our way to get a cheeseburger because after $100 on the HH menu we feel like we didn't eat anything. read more

The overall experience was really nice. I know I was curious about how much the mkt price 10 course omakase is and I just had it the other day and it was around $355 for two people. If you want a quieter seat i recommend requesting tables near the bar instead of tables in the main room because it was a lot louder and less romantic in the bigger room. read more

The OG sushi place in Austin and still on top of their game. It is not inexpensive but it is good value.

The fish is very fresh here and service was great. Would go back again, our waiter took her time and explained to us each of the menu items that we were interested in. Overall we had great time oh and we were party of 6. read more

Long Distance Review Time: Uchi (Austin, TX) This restaurant came with some amazing reviews from Yelp and Google. Going out of town and finding the best places to eat is why I live and breath. So hopefully today my research hasn't steered me wrong? This restaurant is absolutely beautiful outside with its' tall bamboo flanking the building and wonderful Asian influenced zen outside seating; but walk in and you step into a much more contemporary theme. I have never seen so many people in one small restaurant at one time. This gave me hope that the food was going to be good, but how good? Our server, Omar, was absolutely amazing. He walked us through the menu and made suggestions on what to order, because the menu is very overwhelming on what to decide on. I'm just going to put this comment first, being from the Gulf Coast, we get the creme de la creme of fresh local seafood. Well move on over Florida, because Uchi is brining the fire. I never would have thought a restaurant, so far from the coast, would be able to get this Grade A quality of sashimi. Besides an experience in Denver, Colorado, this Austin, TX restaurant beats out anything I've had sashimi wise and quality of all products served. We started with these massive blistered, the best I have ever had, slightly salted shishito peppers with a phenomenal kimchi purée for dipping. The fried cauliflower was the most phenomenal I have ever had, which tasted like crispy season salted tater tots. Moving onto the sashimi, we tried the shima aji crudo, which was this beautiful striped amber jack with wonderful poached shiitake mushrooms, fried garlic chips, and a wonderful brown butter sauce. The Hot Rock was a fun experience and allowed you to sear your perfectly seasoned wagyu beef at your table, which was served with a ponzu sauce (that was not needed, due the outstanding seasoning). We also indulged in the gyutoro, which is a 72 hour braised short rib nigiri, which was melt in your mouth tender and a hit of sweetness from the rice. But the star attraction of the night was the hama chili, the flavor explosion of the combination of flavors was outstanding. The fresh yellowtail was buttery and delicate; which was combined with the acid citrus of orange and a slight sweetness from the ponzu; was a perfect combination and balance of flavors! For dessert, we tried the jasmine swiss roll, which was a perfect way to end the meal. Just a little bit of sweetness from the moist cream filled cake, topped with the sweet strawberry purée; accompanied with a smooth jasmine ice cream; and to give a little texture, was the toasted crunchy buck wheat. Overall Review: this dining experience was beyond exceptional...everything we ate was above exquisite...I can see why this restaurant was over flowing with customers with a strong staff to support the volume of business...do yourself a favor and book your reservations asap, because the next time I'm in Austin, I will be back...no stars or rating is needed for this place, because it is literally off the charts... read more

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Best sushi in ATX! The ambiance is great. I've sat at the bar, indoor dining room, and outside. All options were amazing. The omakase is worth it every time. Love this spot! read more

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My husband and I were celebrating and thought we would check out Uchi for the first time. We were greeted by a friendly valet and checked in and seated right away. It was busy but the ambiance and noise level was just fine. The food was impeccable and tasted fresh. Each plate had its own unique flavors that danced in your mouth. We wanted to order everything but thought we would save the experiences for our next visit. Plan ahead and make a reservation. You won't be disappointed! read more

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We came back for celebrating my bf's bday. Uchi is definitely the best sushi restaurant in Austin, so we decided to celebrate the most important day at Uchi. We got Omakase this time and so satisfied the quality. If you don't know what exactly should have at Uchi, just have the Omakase! It is the best collection and you can enjoy the amazing experience of various tastes. Every staff member is friendly, and especially Bridgid Stanwyck is so amazing manager of Uchi. Ambiance is always gorgeous and romantic. I will get there again!! read more

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I'm from Chicago and both my fiance and I are vegan. Austin has a lot of vegan choices but I wanted something special for our anniversary. I was recommended this place and was told that they can make their vegetarian options vegan. I was pleasantly surprised. The food was AMAZING! Not only the food was amazing but the staff was even more amazing. Thank you Uchi for making our time in Austin special. read more

Uchi Austin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Everything is outstanding here!! The food and service is over the top great. We loved our server tonight Stephanie! Thank you again for a great dinner team Uchi!! read more

Lined in austin a decade and had only been to uchico so we decided we had to try it. Great food, but not any better than Tatsumi on Anderson. read more

Uchi never fails to impress! We had an amazing time and enjoyed sitting at the sushi bar. We opted for our usual favorites which were the Hama chili and the Walu Walu. The Hama chili was the perfect start to our meal, with the bright citrus notes and the tender yellowtail. The Walu Walu was buttery, perfectly seared and topped with the best garlic chips! We also opted for akami, sake toro, namahotate, and Santa Barbra Uni. We loved everything, but our absolute favorite was the namahotate (dayboat scallop). The scallops, were so sweet, soft and were nothing like we were expecting. The uni was so creamy, vibrant, and packed with a fantastic umami flavor. Lastly, our server, sushi chef, and Uchi staff were all so kind, warm, and made the night so special for us. Fantastic experience! We can't wait to visit again. read more

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Service is spectacular. Pieces are great, but I do think there's a little overhype on the place. Still a great date night and special evening. read more

Uchi had been talked up to me through the years... and it did not let down.We went here on our "mini moon" this week. It. was. incredible. Absolutely lived up to the hype! We did the 10 course chef's selection with a bottle of white wine. Wine selection was on point for what we asked for. I apologize for forgetting our server's name, but he was great. My favorite dishes were the Shima Aji Crudo (which is on their regular menu) and the Kinmedai (daily menu). The Hama Kama (daily menu) was also delicious and unexpected. My.. husband! ... loved the Gyumaki (daily menu) and the Bluefin Akami Crudo (daily menu). All of the dishes were flavorful, fresh & exciting. Not a single dish that we didn't enjoy. The multi courses flowed well and the bottle of wine carried us perfectly through the meal. For two people, the 10 courses may have been a bit much. I think next time we would do 6 courses and mayyybe add one or two more as we go. I took pictures of several of the courses, but I fell into the moment and failed to take a picture of all of the courses. Thank you, Uchi, for a phenomenal experience. It was our favorite meal during our "mini moon!" read more

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Hands down, my most favorite place on earth right now. Start to finish, bliss. We were able to snag a little spot outdoors before our table was ready, I had some rośe, my other two friends had the cold saké. My past experience with sake- just plain disgusto- this cold saké, legit delish. It was like wheat-beer with coconut, I don't care if you think that sounds nasty, because it was hella good. Thanks. Our friend ordered up quite a few appetizers from the social hour menu. Guess what, the saké was $3, sold! All of the appetizers were mouthwatering, my favie was the pork rolls. Try them, go now. The food was incredible, yes, but what blew me away was the service. BEST SERVICE I HAVE EVER HAD. They were extremely attentive. With each dish was not only an explanation but also a suggestion on how to enjoy the dish. Such an out of this world experience! You have to go visit! Get one of everything! Enjoy! Well done Uchi! read more

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Literally the most amazing sushi I've ever had in my entire life. I'm from LA: we KNOW sushi. I've had just about every sushi spot. This place trumps Nobu and Sugarfish. I would legit go back to Austin ONLY for Uchi and fly back to LA lol service was also incredible. Chef Tyson came by to ask how we enjoyed everything and I couldn't have raved enough. Fantastic spot! read more

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Wonderful to be here for a Sunday happy hour! Really loved the attentive server, as well as the helpful recommendations. Ambiance is tried and true, but this is the best Sunday dinner I've had in a long time. Best Sush!! read more

Wow! This place definitely lived up to the hype. Wish I lived in Austin so that I could go here more often! We loved all of our dishes so much that we ordered another round of the same thing. My favorite was definitely the gyutoro! read more

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Uchi is by far the best sushi I have ever had (not even just in Austin). Their menu changes but I have yet to try an item that I haven't loved. The service is impecable. Every dish served comes with an explanation of each ingredient and every server is very knowledgeable. Come prepared to spend a pretty penny but it will 100% be worth it.. p.s. their happy hour menu is killer and has great savings! read more

We had a fabulous experience here. The hostess was awesome and seated us right away even though we made a mistake with our reservation. Our server, Nicolette was amazing! She knew the menu very well and was able to describe everything and made excellent recommendations. Be sure to check this place out and make a reservation! read more

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Amazing food, the way they blend flavors here is out of this world. The service is incredible.

I'm visiting from the east coast and was recommended to try Uchi if I want good sushi. I was a little skeptical on how fresh the fish would be considering we're in Texas, but I was pleasantly surprised! The fish tasted great and the rolls were delicious. Our server was also very helpful, explained the menu, and gave great recommendations. I highly recommend! read more

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Drove to Austin from San Antonio- worth the hour drive- Amazing and attentive service, go before (20 min) opening time- hostess will take down name and you'll see people already waiting- more than enough seating outside while waiting and they take drink orders- Their cold and hot dishes are creative yet done properly with respect to Japan's culinary skills. They have another location in Houston and Dallas I believe but this Austin location is the original. My fiancé and I got their omakase and asked the chef to just make whatever he wanted and just surprise us- we only told him the price range we wanted to be at- every dish he created was either on the menu or he would do a twist of something new. After awhile we hit our price range and was really full but we kept going! Loved everything he made but if you're just dining in and want to order off the menu don't leave without eating Kinoko Nabe from their hot tastings- it's sizzling stone bowl with rice, mushrooms, egg yolk popped with gyutoro all mixed and blended right at the table- its to die for! (I posted a video) read more

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Not sure Uchi needs another glowing review, but I just spent over a hundred dollars here and it was completely worth it. Normally, I'm quite frugal, but I'm not even mad. Every item was fantastic. Not a single miss. Make sure you get the Gyutoro (short rib) Nigiri. You won't regret it read more

Good but overpriced! Happy hours are usually really good with really good deals! The atmosphere is not as upscale as you would think but really fun to sit outside on a nice day! read more

Japanese is one of my favorites and I was really excited to try this restaurant as Cole won the "Best Chef, Southwest" award from the James Beard Foundation (2011). I made reservations early on during the time of their Sake Social (happy hour). It was really busy when we arrived and complimentary valet is provided. The seats are cool as there's a slot for the menu. Server was great, but the food took a long time to come out. Portions are small and it's expensive, which was to be expected. Off the sake social menu, I ordered the tuna and salmon nigiri, sakana tempura, and walu walu (oaked-grilled escolar). We also ordered the hot rock (wagyu beef) off the dinner menu. The nigiri was fresh and the fish melts in your mouth. The tempura was light and crispy without masking the fish. The escolar was flaky and the light sauce was perfection. The highlight was the wagyu beef. It came with 6 slices and diners cook it themselves on a hot rock- so cool! I loved the sound of the beef sizzling. I know they plan to open a location in Denver and I definitely plan to visit it when I go. I need to start saving up, so I can try more of their menu! read more

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This place has some amazing dishes! The Ocha Zuke is without a doubt one of the best bites I've eaten (Ocean trout, green tea, koshihikari rice). The price point is a little high, but if you've got $13.50 and only order one item OCHA ZUKE is it!! I'm posting a picture to check out. Did the six course signature tasting. Got a huge variety of tastes and preparations. Server correctly said you'll eat a lot but not be stuffed. Servers, by the way, are extremely attentive. My water glass never dipped below half a glass without someone filling it. read more

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I am in love with Uchi! Me and the bf were so surprised and amazed on how amazing the sushi is here! We did the Omakase and wow. The chef knew what is up! About 10 dishes were served. Every dish that came out was delicious. The Foie Gras was our favorite! I literally teared up when I took that first bite. Super fatty duck liver that melts in your mouth. So good! And I can still imagine it all over again. We enjoyed the whole experience here. Service was splendid! Always making sure we were accommodated. Valet parking is complimentary. If we visit Austin again, we will be eating here again. I definitely recommend checking this place out! AS ALWAYS, NOM FOR LIFE! read more

So I was very skeptical in getting sushi takeout. I know a lot of places have it, but I was still a bit nervous (also Uchi is $$$, I was concerned it wouldn't be nearly as good as in person). Anyways, I decided to go for it because my boyfriend really wanted sushi and his birthday was coming up. I made a reservation on open table for Thursday at 7PM 3 days prior. Thursday came and they called me exactly 30 min before my reservation, I placed my order and paid, they told me it would be ready in 30-45 minutes. Once I got to the restaurant, I followed the directions on the sign and they were out with the food within about 10 minutes. Super easy! When it comes to the food we got the karaage and brussels sprouts, 10 pieces of sushi, (akami, bincho, sake toro, hamachi, and mandai), and 2 rolls (zero sen and sake karai). Also, a couple of sapporos + a bottle of sake because um 25% off.. We didn't care for the karaage much, it is meant to be super hot and crispy, after being in the container it was not so crispy but that was expected. The brussels were so good as always. Every piece of sushi was on point, just melts in your mouth, amazing. The rolls came with the sauces on the side, they were very good as well! Get the sake (ichinokura "mukansa" honjozo). The entire order with a 20% tip was under $200. Definitely still pricey, but I was honestly expecting to pay more. Highly recommend! read more

Uchi Austin - Uchi at home! Food info in the review! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

John their manager was absolutely disgusting to me. I was already having a rough day with my grandmother in the hospital and having a disability. He mocked me and treated me super poorly. I will never dine here again, this was one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. I always come here and it was always a pleasant experience, but not with him. AWFUL EXPERIENCE. read more