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    Uchi Austin

    4.4 (3.2k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jojuane P.

    Daily happy hour everyday from 4-6 p.m. is the way to go. Great value. Basically get 2:1 on Nigiri. This is an Austin staple for sushi. Really can't go wrong with any of the concepts - Uchi, Uchiba, Uchicko.

    Marcella N.

    Amazing omakase menu and great sake. Loved the decor and the service was top notch. Best dinner of our trip in terms of flavor and quality. We would come back again.

    Judy K.

    Food was so good and service was also wonderful! We especially love the fatty tuna, the fish tempura and the hot rock wagyu. Love the cute interior as well !

    Michaela P.

    First time here. I've been missing out. Reservations recommended. Free valet. Inside is loud. Outside is actually more intimate. We're not well versed in Japanese cuisine so opted for the HH omakase. It was awesome. Every bite was delicious, building on its predecessor, and never failing to deliver. House cocktails are good. Nice selection of sake. Pricy but fair prices for the quality and service.

    Rima A.

    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

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    Andie O.

    I went to Uchi for the first time and really enjoyed the experience. Given that parking seems to be an issue everywhere, I really liked the complimentary valet parking. The entry and inside waiting area is small but there was also a nice outdoor waiting area. The interior and staff was more eclectic than Uchiko. It had a more intimate feeling. There also seemed to be a lot more activity with all the waiters and servers being out plates. All of them were polite and responsive. I went with my daughter to continue her birthday celebrations. We tried their happy hour omakase menu. I started with Umegave cocktail. It was recommended by our waiter when I said I leaned towards sweet wines and hard ciders. It was a wonderfully balanced mild cocktail. My daughter ordered the lychee spritz. I liked this as well but preferred my slightly sweeter cocktail. I would order the omakase service again. There wasn't a single dish I didn't really enjoy. I am also hard pressed to pick a favorite. Our omakase included: hiramasa karai, sakana tempura, uni masu, toro hand roll, wagyu skewer, pork belly, hotate gunkan, Hama chili, and dessert. (I'm forgetting something). My daughter was worried it wouldn't be enough so at the start, we also ordered the grilled romaine with blue crab. And they brought us an otoro gunkan as a birthday present. We were stuffed. We didn't get the regular dessert because we were so full. Instead, they agreed to substitute the house made candy bar, dessert which my daughter took home with her. its clear to me why Uchi is so popular. The service is excellent and all the sushi dishes are creative and delicious. This is a wonderful, upscale, night out venue.

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    Megan Y.

    I can't believe I haven't yet written a review for the #1 restaurant in Austin. Well, the last time I came was in 2021 and I wasn't as big of a vocal/engaged foodie as I am now. We booked for a 5pm slot on Saturday evening, and it seemed like this is one of their busiest periods. The restaurant was already bustling when we arrived, and remained crowded after we left. We decided on the very reasonable $120 pp happy hour chef's tasting menu with a few other self selections. This included the pistachio chiffon cake, created by my friend Christine. She posted about it a couple of weeks ago and I knew Thanksgiving weekend would be the perfect excuse to try it out with the whole family. We all loved the whole meal, and all 3 desserts were enjoyed as well.

    Katie M.

    Uchi!!!!! Uchi has been on mine and my husband's date night list for years and after recently receiving a promotion, we finally made a reservation to celebrate & had the best time. (They even gave me a congratulatory fish note which I thought was super cute and a nice keepsake) We ordered what felt like half the menu and the quality of fish is certainly noticeable. Our stand outs of the night were pink moon oysters, sake toro, zero sen and the A5 Wagyu. (We ended also ordering the oysters and sake toro for dessert because they were so good!)

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    Sandra P.

    Shout out to Jenny. She was wonderful during our time there. We had a table of 5 and had so many varying orders, and she handled it like a pro. She was so sweet and everything was timed perfectly. The standouts this time were the tom kha salmon. It really was a unique dish and really captured the flavors of tom kha. The hand rolls were ok. Not pictured but the potato croquettes with beef were delicious! Also, I don't recommend the NA red wine. It was so watered down and has zero taste. I should've known better than to try a NA wine but was curious!

    Olivia A.

    What an absolutely stunning experience. We came to Uchi after hearing so many rave reviews and it did not disappoint. Such a perfect date spot! Intimate and beautiful. Every dish was thoughtfully done, but our standout favorite was the lobster with coconut curry (I'm still thinking about it)!!! Our server gave amazing recommendations and really elevated the whole experience. Already can't wait to come back.

    Angela B.

    Reservation for Sunday evening, and upon arrival after being greeted, gave the option to wait at the bar as the prior guests were finishing up. The reservation was for the sushi bar, however a table was open, so got a table in the middle of the restaurant, a high table. Yumi (sorry about spelling) was phenomenal, she gave a great overview of the menu pointing out their favorites and it was a bit overwhelming. Lots of good options and I had a hard choice to make. Had a glass of wine with the meal, and note they do not have a full bar, just beer & wine. Order included: Hama chili - very tasty, requested Thai chili on the side, and they were spicy! Walu Walu - this was described as a melt in your mouth fish..and while it was delicious, not really melt in your mouth. Zero sen - here's where I found out the thai chili had a kick, whew, tasty though, just note for next time The items came out in good timing, so the table wasn't overwhelmed with plates. Service was also wonderful. I would try the omakase next time as I love to be surprised.

    Cinzia L.

    Some fine delicious sushi hands down. Uchi has been an all time favorite place when I'm craving some unique rolls, sashimi and nigiri. Always a packed house. It's best to make your reservations early!

    Bryan W.

    While Uchi is one of the first restaurants brought up when high-end sushi is mentioned, it doesn't quite meet the bar for fine dining. Truthfully, it teeters on the edge between mid-tier sushi and high-tier fine dining. The flavor doesn't quite match the profile of a restaurant of this caliber, while the price point meets or exceeds the next tier of cuisine. We ordered many different dishes (not all of which are pictured) from Wagyu to lobster to chutoro, and though everything tasted decent, almost everything was lacking something--a smidge of salt, a kick of spice, the richness of fat. In fact, the most memorable part of my meal was the brussel sprouts, which unironically were a 10/10 and I would totally just eat a meal of their brussel sprouts. Overall, while the service was great, the food was somewhat disappointing and I would definitely recommend somewhere like Craft Omakase as a substitute for the $200 you may spend here. Unless, of course, you come during Uchi's happy hour.

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    This place is not worth the price or hype. I have been here a couple of times now and I don't think the sushi is anything special.

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    How much is omakase at Uchi? TIA

    Around $250-$300 for two people!

    Is the sushi price for one piece or two? 😌

    Im pretty sure its single piece unless things have changed since i last went in.

    Is there only valet parking? Going next weekend so want to prepare accordingly!

    Valet parking is free and is definitely the way to go. There is self parking along the streets, if you can find it.… Read more

    Is this place baby friendly?

    When my kids were young, we tended to opt for noisy breweries or loud restaurants. We also chose places that weren't too expensive, in case there was a diaper blow out or some emergency and we had to leave quickly. So I would say, for us, the… Read more

    Are they still doing specialty rolls (Shaggy dog, etc) or has their menu become more limited during COVID 19?

    They have not limited the menu up to and until last week. Best to give them a ring, for the most up to date information.

    Do they have shabu shabu?

    Shabu shabu is not part of their normal menu and I have not seen it to date.

    What is the average wait time that people have seen without a reservation?

    When is the social menu / happy hour menu available?

    4-6pm daily

    My husband is taking me here for our anniversary, because I love sushi, but he doesn't. Is there anything you'd recommend for those who don't like raw food?

    They offer non sushi hot items including chicken, pork belly, cooked fish, and beef typically. They also have vegetarian options and vegetables. Uchi has more than just raw sushi items to enjoy. They also have amazing desserts so he should be fine.… Read more

    Do they do carry out?

    No.

    Is sake social the same as Happy Hour?

    Yes, it is! :) Uchi offers their social menu which has limited (delicious) tastings at a social hour price.

    Would anyone recommend this place?

    One of the top 100 restaurants in US. Sushi is always fresh and delicious.

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    Toshokan

    4.9(45 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    OVERVIEW: Definitely a top 3 omakase experience for me (and I've been to Japan!). The ambiance is…read morethe biggest part of what makes this so great. The intimate, speakeasy setting is such a vibe! Hidden behind a bookcase tucked away in Holey Moley, Chef Saine and his small team bring you an incredible 14-course experience with top-tier ingredients sourced directly from local farmers in Japan. With only 6 seats per session, this is a cozy experience and one I definitely could not recommend more. QUICK FACTS: - Parking? Yes, located in East Austin, there is plenty of street parking. - Reservations can be tricky to land, but you can grab weeknight ones if you're flexible. - Pricing is about $170/person, with the option to add on drinks and extra bites (3 extra for $45/person). Tax and tip not included. My favorite bites were the maguro blue fin (an incredible start to the night!), the buttery Kanpachi amberjack, and the Wagyu ribeye with salted egg yolk (steak and eggs). Everything is stellar, and the Belgium chocolate ice cream finish with a little serenading from Chef is a great way to wrap up the experience. Service is top notch!

    Once you've passed through the speakeasy bookshelf door, you enter a beautifully built out 6 seat…read moresushi restaurant, complete with many Taylor Swift references if you look closely. The omakase is beautifully orchestrated by Chef Saine Wong. Each bite more delectable than the last. What a wonderful, special meal. No notes. It's easy to lock your bike up out front, street parking is more limited as it is mostly resident sticker required, but there is the garage at Saltillo nearby.

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    TenTen

    TenTen

    4.3(565 reviews)
    1.1 miWarehouse District, Market District, Downtown
    $$$

    We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

    I have not been to Tenten in such a long time and recently went here for a happy hour with one of…read moremy girlfriends and had such an amazing time. Because of the influx of so many amazing new sushi spots opening up in town. I forget to visit my old favorite spots and neglecting tenten was a big mistake. Their happy hour is absolutely one of the best deals there is and on Tuesdays they have $10 rolls all night which is an absolute steal. I particularly went there on a Wednesday to try their A5 Wagyu sandwich, but because I hadn't been there in so long, I wanted to have all the rolls that sounded so amazing on the happy hour menu that I couldn't even get to the sandwich. Every single role we had was absolutely off the charts. They even had a Toro role on happy hour for $10 which was such a steal. The service and ambience was also as usual impeccable. Can't wait to come back here to try the sandwich on another Wednesday

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    Soto South Lamar

    Soto South Lamar

    4.3(741 reviews)
    0.2 miBouldin Creek, South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)
    $$$

    Really great. Better than uchiba. Maybe on par w uchi for me…read more Overall recommendations: chili hamachi, hamachi apple, soto 2.0 and uni pasta, risotto Chili hamachi-5/5 must get. So good the chili flavor is nice and has depth to it and not very spicy. More flavorful and goes so well together w the crunchy scallion texture on the soft fish Hirame usuzukuri- 4/5 - it was good but i could skip it. Flavor was really nice and light. The plum flavor was very distinct. But based on personal preference liked the hamachi more Ora king salmon- 4.7/5- very good the lemon flavor was so nice. The only thing is i felt the nigiris had too much wasabi at the end and the sizes are quite tiny Salmon toro (belly)- 4.7/5- really good. Same as above a little too much wasabi at the end and small size. Like the ora king more Hamachi Apple- 5/5 nice sweetness in the beginning from the apple and then a little bit of spice later on. Really enjoyed this one a lot lighter Kudamono 3/5- the banana is interesting and pleasant in texture but i would say overall compared to the other rolls. Tastes more average and familiar to a typical roll youd get elsewhere Soto 2.0- 5/5 really good had a nice depth of flavor.This and the hamachi were the favorites Uni pasta- 5/5- really enjoyed the depth and flavor. Less on the uni side and more a creamy and thick taste that is really good Risotto- 5/5 - very good and freshly warm

    This restaurant got away with murder…read more Sat down to eat. Our order was taken graciously... But only 3/4 of it ever came to the table. My husband's $30 roll never arrived and neither did the edamame he ordered.... Yet, I do believe we paid for both. In the moment of paying the bill, I was in far too much shock over HOW EXPENSIVE IT WAS to even realize that my husband didn't even get half of his dinner. Also, I paid HOW MUCH FOR 6 slices of Anago Sashimi**. I'm NEVER going to get over how insanely priced this restaurant is. And it really isn't much better, or even better at all, than a HOLE IN THE WALL spot that's all you can eat... Call me "trash" if you want but I have eaten at THOUSANDS of sushi spots, high end, low end, Michelin star rated, food poisoning inducing (lol) and this restaurant falls into the category of "wanna be" fancy but you can tell it's trying too hard. Was the fish good? Sure. Was it worth the $450 I wound up spending... For 2 people... NOT EVEN A LITTLE. **THEY CHARGED ME $64 for 6 slices of Anago sashimi, even though on the menu it was $7 per slice. ** They also charged me $110 for a sashimi platter, and I have absolutely NO CLUE where they came up with this number. Truly pissed off at this restaurant. ALWAYS TRIPLE CHECK YOUR BILL BEFORE PAYING!!!!! This restaurant stole from us.

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    Koriente

    Koriente

    4.4(2k reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown
    $$

    I usually don't like leaving bad reviews, but wow--that was FOUL. I ordered the rice medallion…read moresauté with the recommended pork belly as my protein and asked for no mushrooms. The girl taking my order was friendly and even double-checked if it was an allergy--I told her no, I just really don't like mushrooms. But when I got home and started eating, everything in that dish tasted like mushrooms--or at least had that same gross, slimy, squishy texture. Even the pork belly (I think?) was soft, squishy, and honestly disgusting. Pork belly can be amazing when it's grilled or fried and crispy, but this was the total opposite. I don't get the hype around Koriente at all. The only good thing was the friendly and honestly super fast service.

    I've ordered from Koriente through Uber Eats before and have really enjoyed the food--it's…read moreconsistently flavorful and satisfying. I recently visited in person and got my usual order, the shiitake tofu, which was just as delicious as I remembered. That said, the overall dine-in experience could be improved. I tried the tea for the first time and, unfortunately, it wasn't quite to my taste. That was the main reason my rating is a bit lower this time. Also, a small note on the bento box: it typically comes with a tea included, but this wasn't made very clear during ordering. My friend didn't realize it was complimentary until someone else in our group ordered, which led to some confusion. It might help to clarify that more up front to avoid any misunderstandings. Still, I really appreciate the quality of the food and will definitely continue to order again!

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