I went to Uchi for my mom's birthday and we ordered the omakase. It was an elevated Asian fusion experience with a creative mix of flavors: Thai, Japanese, American, and even a touch of peach in a savory dish. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was lively yet refined, even on a Thursday night. The dessert was incredible, though I was too full to finish it. The only reason I'm leaving out one star is that a few of the fusion combinations felt a bit too experimental for my taste, like the crab with butter rice for sushi. Still, it was a memorable dining experience and perfect for special occasions. read more

Uchi is overall good, but I do think it is too expensive for what it is. This is totally just my opinion -- it's coming from someone that is very easy to please when it comes to sushi, so $20-30 sushi does the job just as well as $200 sushi does for me. That said, the vibes in here are indeed nice, it's good for date night however it DOES get really busy. We had a res on Saturday night (my friend and I) and when we came, every table was taken so the place was packed! The walkways are a little narrow so there was some dodging to get to the bathroom but overall it doesn't feel cramped. My friend and I got the tasting menu for 2 which is $120 for HH, and I got a yuzu based mocktail as well for $6. She ordered a couple a la carte items as well which were $7-12 each. Each course of the 9 course tasting menu is small (like 1-2 bites), but by the end you do end up full (at least I was!). My friend ate/paid for the a la carte items so for me with half the tasting, the drink, and tax/tip it was like $85? Overall not bad for a nice dinner but again - I found it comparable to cheaper sushi so I wouldn't go again. Also of note - they have a small self park area and the rest is valet. I personally prefer to just park my own car but when I came the self park was all taken so I used the valet. It was fine, they were efficient so no issue. As above -- I liked uchi but I wasn't blown away by it and wouldn't come again unless someone else was paying. But it does objectively taste good and the service is very good! read more

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Easily my favorite sushi in Texas. Uchi does everything fabulous and is a perfect setting for a nice celebration dinner or date night. The servers are also incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend this place enough and can't believe they don't have a Michelin star yet! read more

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Initially, I had come early on a weekday evening and hoped to be seated early (the reservation was for 9 pm). I didn't get to my table, my reservation was originally booked for the sushi bar, until closer to 9:15. The host made sure I was kept up to date on status of my table and decided to sit me in the regular dining since they didn't want me to wait any longer. Once I was seated, Alexis took really great care of me - explaining the menu, sharing her recommendations, and ensuring that everything was up to my expectations. The eel and ocean trout nigiri along with the hama chili dish were my favorites for the night. I perfectly ended the night with the gyutoro - completely melted in your mouth, drooling at the thought of that bite! I ordered about 12 bites total and everything was delicious! I had a lovely time at Uchi and was happy I came during my visit to Austin. read more

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Stopped by here with 2 friends on June 28, 2022. I had never been before, but everyone in Austin has recommended this place. I really like sushi and I must say, this place lives up to the hype. The dishes are small and shareable, but the flavors and textures are unique and exciting. They even have vegetarian options, which is really nice. This is a great date spot, or a place to go for a special occasion. The staff also is really good at recommending what to try based on your diet and preference. read more

Uchi is hands down my favorite sushi spot in Austin. While its sister concepts, Uchiko and Uchiba, come close, nothing quite compares to the original. I dined here on New Year's Eve to celebrate the start of 2025, and as always, it was an excellent choice. The service is consistently attentive, which makes the splurge feel worth it, as this place is definitely on the pricier side. For hot tastings, you can't go wrong with the A5 hot rock which is an interactive dish where you sear melt-in-your-mouth wagyu over a sizzling hot rock. If you're more into cool tastings, the spicy crunchy tuna was my personal favorite, offering a perfect mix of flavor and texture. I'd also recommend trying any of their nigiri selections, which rotate regularly for a fresh experience. I highly suggest making a reservation, as Uchi is typically busy almost every night of the week. They do offer valet parking, but it might be easier to Uber. Also, don't miss out on their daily happy hour as it's a great way to save a few bucks while sampling some amazing dishes that are only available during that time. read more

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Everything at Uchi is exceptional. Tsurai cocktail is special. A bit more Asian fusion but the sushi is serious. Quality of fish was out of this world - def forgot I was in Austin. read more

Uchi Austin - Great food and vibe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Uchi was such an awesome experience. Me & my boyfriend went there to celebrate my birthday and boy, we loved it. We got the tasting menu curated by our server / chef & they were kind enough to incorporate a ton of vegetarian options for my bf who doesn't eat fish or meat. We both really loved all the items that were served to us, the depth in flavor was awesome. I'd definitely recommend trying the tasting menu. It costed about $140 which was enough for 2 people. The place was packed on the Friday night and the ambiance is very date like, dimly lit. I loved it. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Uchi this week. Somehow we got a table walking in! Our server was kind and had great recommendations. I have been to Uchiko many times so I was familiar with some of the classic items, like the Hama chili, which tasted great here, but I was excited to try Uchi for the first time. We had a smattering of dishes to try. My favorite was the otoro gunkan with caviar - it melted in the mouth and had the most amazing texture and flavor. The A5 waygu was deliciously salty. There wasn't a single thing we didn't like - I'm convinced every single item on the menu must be amazing. We ended the evening with the banana cake which was incredible (even though you mind think something like this would be like a basic banana bread but it was not) - the crumbs for texture and the ice cream topped it off beautifully. read more

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Sooooooooo good! Exemplary service, present but not overbearing with enthusiastic (and spot on) recommendations. Truly an experience!!! Best nigiri and sashimi we've EVER had. Creative food combos and inventive cocktails for a perfect summer touch. We'd been nervous about cost, reading about $700+ bills but we went at happy hour and were STUFFED with apps/entrees/drinks for about $100 per person. For a special occasion, this was great! Nice soothing interior decor, comfy seats, clear menus. An A+ all around. read more

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This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in Austin. Their happy hour is to die for. The foi gras is phenomenal. By far my favorite sushi place in Austin- from the service-to the ambience- to the food. I am originally from California so am strict about my fish but Uchi is by far the best in Austin. read more

I wish I could give 10 stars Our server Max was super attentive without being pushy or over bearing and literally any empty dish disappeared within a minute. Drinks were kept coming and any food recommendations were on point and not always the most expensive item. We were there quite awhile and never felt rushed. The other servers who brought the food were informative and fun, shout out to the tall guy with glasses who explained the caviar we had and how they were Prepared , that was a highlight!! Finally at the end I asked if they sold the soy sauce and max let us know they didn't, but when he brought our card back he brought us the SOY SAUCE to take home !! We've been going through it lately and this was such a fun and wonderful memory. Thank you to Max and the staff that made it happen!! read more

Carpaccio and shrimp karaagee was too salty. Who drowns straight up fish sauce into carpaccio without diluting it. Can't taste the meat being so salty. Lacking quality, freshness and execution. The nigiri and crudo were not fresh for how much we are paying. Overpriced for what it is. Feels like you're paying for the vibe. read more

Food, service and ambiance were exceptional. Quality, freshness, preparation and presentation will keep us coming back!

It was my first time coming to Uchi and it did not disappoint! We came for the happy hour omakase and every single dish we got in the 9-course meal was excellent. We had a 4:45pm reservation and were about 15 minutes late but were seated no problem and texted to let them know about our delay. The service was fantastic with our main server, she was so knowledgeable and sweet! However when we had some of the omakase dishes dropped off by other servers we sometimes couldn't hear what the dish was. Instead of a birthday dessert they gave us a nigiri gift which was a delicious trout, so nice! They were excellent with allergies and food sensitivities and were able to modify dishes we shared by putting the sauces on the side in a different dish for my partner to enjoy. The tables were really nice how the menus could be kept underneath in a basket, and there were hooks for our bags as well. It was a bit crowded/tight and loud so ambience wasn't perfect if you want to be able to hear your date well but we were so focused on the food we still had a great time. Even with happy hour prices we ended up spending about $300 for the happy hour omakase, 2-3 happy hour drinks each, and 2 pieces of Wagyu nigiri. If you've tried Uchiko's Wagyu I would say it's a bit different here, I don't think I would get that again at Uchi because it's smaller and I don't enjoy the sauce as much. Great spot for a special occasion, one of the best meals I've had in Austin no doubt. So glad to finally try it after living in Austin for 3 years! read more

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Didn't expect such amazing sushi in the middle of the country but had an amazing New Year's Eve experience with Elliot our sushi chef and even at the front door, Lane had such a pleasant attitude we truly enjoyed our time here. read more

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Uchi means house in Japanese, and this house in Austin offers non‑traditional Japanese cuisine such as short rib nigiri :) I am not a big fan of Japanese fusion, but Uchi is an exception. It is a great Omakase experience. Every dish is presented beautifully. Service was great and friendly. It is a popular spot and an ideal space to gather for any occasion such as corporate events, birthdays, and other special gatherings. read more

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I was visiting Austin & tried this place on the recommendation of friends. It was dimly lit and spacious, a nice interior. The flavor in the food were all unique and delicious, we had eaten a little before hand so 7 dishes filled up 4 people. If we had come hungrier, I think we would have ordered more but it ended up being reasonably priced. If you can only get 3 things - I would get the Negitoro, Wagyu Hot Rock, & the hot mushroom dish. Also recommend you ask for the house hot sake (not on the menu - $10 for a carafe). The service was impeccable - our server took great care of us. She was super helpful walking us through the menu and very attentive. Overall, is it the best sushi I've ever had? No. But it's still a great place to check out and order some bites read more

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Joe and Ann are amazing. I'm so thankful for their menu knowledge. Thank you for making my birthday amazing. Such good vibes and I'll definitely be back. Thank you read more

We had the most amazing time at Uchi in Austin! We reserved our table for as soon as they opened since we brought our two small children with us (there were a couple other couples with children but it's rather a fancy restaurant so children can't run around and be loud). Everything was fresh delicious and if we lived in Austin we would absolutely be frequenting this place a lot! It's a true gem read more

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Got to love a good omakase! Uchi is an upscale sushi spot with premium service and fish! I came with 3 friends on a Saturday evening. Highly recommend making a reservation in advanced. There's a lot with 3 spots as well as complementary valet. We didn't know what to order so opted for the omakase. It was $320 for 10 dishes for two. Very pricey, but I was impressed with the variety of dishes. Several different kinds of fish, lobster, and duck were feature. For dessert, we had a honey toast with ice cream. At the end I was satiated, but could also have a slice of pizza. Overall - recommend uchi for happy hour or a nice night to treat yourself! read more

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What a dream! Definitely make reservations, as that helped us get seated right away. Although they have a cute little side bar where you can order drinks and look at the stunning dishes as they come out. We sat at the sushi bar and it was a fun experience. To see all the innovative preparations happening in real time felt like I was in a Food Network special! Our sushi chef was kind and knowledgeable, and offered some great suggestions after he knew what we liked. The layers of flavors and presentation were unmatched. You can't go wrong with anything you get here. Pro tip- ask them what their favorite is and they'll knock it out of the park! read more

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This was a great meal. We were visiting from Washington DC. I had read the reviews, but I had a few doubts. My doubts were nonsense. There is not a lot that I can add that others have already stated. Service is friendly, efficient, and professional. We opted for the somakase menu (i.e. tell the server your preferences, allergies, or strong dislikes and put a broad box around budget and let them go). This is our preferred way to dine at any restaurant, so was great. For the food, very few misses and some great eye rolling to the back of your head moments. Sushi, sashimi, and other plates were always fresh and overall well presented and tasty. For the atmosphere, it is very convivial. We tend to prefer something a little more restrained and quiet, but the noise would not keep us from returning. In fact, I read Uchi will be coming to Washington DC in the late fall, so we are looking forward to this restaurant (assuming the experience will be the same) in Washington. For the price, we spent $596 including a 25% tip for the great, professional service. We had a total of 6 glasses of wine (we asked the server to pair us three glasses each), and I don't know how many courses. But for even big eaters like us, we ate too much, so I really believe most people can eat for a lot less. For the quality, high service, the price is a good value. read more

THE BIG: Located off of South Lamar with trees muffling the traffic. Beautiful interior space and parking is available with private lots around. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here with the wife and a couple of friends from out of town. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time because it does get filled up. We ordered each ordered the omakase which was pricey but we wanted to get the full uchi treatment. I was a little disappointed in the fish cuts, they were very small. Flavorwise, each bite was amazing and had it's own unique flavor bomb. My favorite was the seabream, otoro and the scallops. The dessert was also fun with a play on ice cream and toast. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall the cost for an omakase for 10 dishes was around $160 pp. Good but definitely smaller cuts of fish and i'd say eat something ahead of time or eat something after because the omakase won't fill you up by itself. read more

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This restaurant was highly recommended by my coworker. She lives out in Houston and she said it originated out in Austin so I made sure that I had to try it. There's lots of amazing food and reservations are hard to come by and it was great to see how busy it was. Luckily we had reservations. We almost didn't make it in time with a buffer. Luckily they have complementary valet here. There's the awesome spot and we ordered a lot of different things to share. Everything was about six pieces or so and we got a good variety of different sushi and different dishes that we are able to try. There were too many delicious things we couldn't narrow down and that means we need to come back. The team here was wonderful and is definitely a great meal to start off my trip here in Austin. Everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back here the next time I'm in town. read more

Following up with a secondary review after having eaten here quite a few times since my first visit in 2021. I am disappointed. While the quality of the fish has remained well, the overall experience has dwindled. I came here on Sunday to celebrate a birthday of someone who I have visiting from internationally and never had "real" sushi before - so it was a special occasion; and we left saddened by the lack of hospitality, the rudeness of other servers (besides our main, Emma), and inattentiveness. First when arriving, we were not greeted by the front staff, as they were finishing their chuckling of conversation - a older blonde woman, I assumed one of the managers as she was not dressed in the same attire, traded multiple snarking / rude glares at us - and then on top of that, we were provided with a check almost immediately after being provided dessert (was planning on having another cocktail, but apparently not) as a rush to get out. I should preface that I had made this reservation about a month in advanced, and we only stayed about an hour and 15 minutes, so they should have been able to seat any further reservations accordingly. Save your time and your money and go elsewhere if you're looking for service. - I will not be returning. read more

A5 wagyu maki is delicious!! Egg yolk melts in my mouth. So good! I loveee the sea bream and scallop nigiri! The eel had too much sauce making it too sweet. I enjoy the ginger/wasabi garnishes. The kinoko nabe (mushroom rice dish) is a good portion so it definitely fills you up but sadly, I thought it overall was too salty and the mushroom pieces were too sour. There were a lot of flavors going on. We also added the gyutoro inside. The chef gave us a complimentary dish to celebrate our anniversary. It was great-it had sashimi and crisps. Uchi has both omakase and a la carte options, and we opted for a la carte. The atmosphere wasn't what I expected from a $$$$ restaurant (it was my first time here). I thought it would be a lot smaller but the space was packed! Very loud atmosphere, which I didn't enjoy. I much prefer smaller, intimate dining like in other omakase places. You can self-park or enjoy complimentary valet. read more

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The food was amazing. The service was excellent, and the ambience was just perfect. The plates look delicate and mouthwatering.

Great experience and fantastic service! You don't come here to get really full. You come here to try a really unique culinary experience. Sit back and enjoy! Outdoor patio is shaded and has mist fans. The sun does peak through in the evenings. read more

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Our all time favorite sushi spot!!! It never disappoints. Not only is the staff always incredible, but the quality and flavor of the fish is to die for. All the dishes are so unique. read more

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My mouth waters when I think about Uchi on any given day. This is my 1 of 2 on my go-to special occasion restaurants or splurgy sushi hour! Food: 5/5 can food be an experience that you can't describe? Yes! The menu here is much more delicious and creative than Uchiba. Although, I think Uchiba is going for a more upscale street food standard so it's mildly unfair to compare Ambiance: 5/5 best out of the sister restaurants, it's homey here and intimate for a busy spot Parking: 5/5 easy, valet for about $12 Service: 5/5 food runners are so pleasant and our servers are also very attentive and personable without being too frequently in your face Recommendations: - Omakase for a date or special celebration with your boo or bestie. Love that they ask for preferences here without just outright serving what's planned - Always place a reservation! Bonus: - There can be a lot of ambiguity in the amazing food you eat, and I really appreciate when I taste notes and transition of flavor in your palate as they describe. - Doing the omakase really allows you to pace yourself with the family and friends you bring. I love that I'm not just getting in and getting out. I really find that I wind down with ease here. read more

I love eating at this place. I used to come here with my husband all the time. Lots of great memories. Even after all these years Uchi sits at the top with a very select few. Shag Roll, Zero Sen Roll, Hama Chili, tons of delicious nigiri, and so much more read more

Mid. I've ate better. Service was decent There's a reason why they're not stared on Michelin but charging starred price. Not worth it. read more

Uchi Austin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

We've lived in Austin for six years and we have always wanted to go to Uchi. We've been to Uchiko and have loved it, but for our anniversary, we decided to go to the original! Alexis, our server made our experience exceptional. She selected everything and we were in foodie heaven! Every bite was sublime and superb. Honestly she made our experience fantastic. read more

It was one of the best dinners I and our group have ever had. Easily my top sushi experience. Food was a step above! Service was spectacular: Servers were super helpful. Enthusiastic to help each other. Communication between staff was something really special to observe. Ambiance was elegant and lively! Would definitely recommend! read more

Food was amazing! Our server was really sweet and completely on top of everything. We did the omakase which was creative and fresh. They have a great happy hour menu as well. read more

We are long-time customers of Uchi, going back to chatting with Tyson and Yoshi at the bar. We went again recently, after several years away from Austin. While it looks like the same place, it is not the same place. Some ups, but mostly downs, particularly the food for the price. The focus seems to have shifted to volume and revenue over quality and care. We lived in Asia for many years and have had a range of Japanese and fusion dining experiences. Uchi used to stand up to the best; no more. Ups: The hostess, our server Hannah, yuzu cucumber cocktail, hama chili, kinoko nabe, umi masu sashimi, atmosphere - all excellent. Downs: Some condescending staff running food, meh nigiri (kenmedai, sake, hamachi, unagi, nasu, kurodai) exorbitantly priced at about $7-$8 per piece, meh spicy crunchy tuna - all disappointing. read more

I love good sushi. Though Uchi's sushi was good, I wouldn't go back. It just wasn't for me. The flavors were too much and it felt like it was trying too hard. I just wanted good sushi. Prices are on the higher end. Quality was also on the higher end. The desserts were also trying very hard but I found the Coconut Tapioca perfectly to my liking. I appreciated that I wasn't negatively surprised by any textures with the seafood. However, though I love mashing together flavors, I didn't appreciate the way Uchi did with most of the dishes we ordered - especially the rolls. Our favorite was the Unagi - the only thing I'd order again. If you prefer simpler sushi - stay away from the rolls or maybe just go to a more traditional sushi restaurant. read more

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Had an amazing dining experience at Uchi HH today Thursday 3/20/2025, first day of Spring. There's no place I'd rather be than here on a beautiful day in Austin--the perfect way to welcome the first day of spring. From San Diego to visit my precious daughter-Danielle M. The food was incredible, but what really stood out was the exceptional customer service. Our server, Alexis, was incredibly attentive, friendly, and checked on us every step of the way. She even surprised one of us with a special "congratulations" dish - my daughter trying raw fish for the first time in her life--such a thoughtful touch! A big shoutout to Bridged, the manager, who was warm, welcoming, and made sure we had everything we needed. Thank you read more

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Always delicious and always such a special experience! I love doing the somakase and making a custom omakase experience. Everything is soo good read more

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