Absolutely love Uchiko! My boyfriend and I first visited Uchiba earlier this year, and this time, decided to use a Resy credit at Uchiko and partake in their omakase special. After a discussion with the waitress upon being seated, we were able to clarify a request for my omakase to be vegetarian. My bf was able to partake in a little bit more food, but I was solely satisfied with the dishes I got, even when I shared it with my bf. The meat dishes that my bf got that I couldn't have were: - Beef slices with fat-cooked fries (I don't see why the fries had to be cooked in fat, but oh well) - some individual fish-based sushi pieces - poke crackers - shrimp skewers The veggie dishes I got to have included: - mushroom vegetable rolls with a sweet sticky sauce - sticky rice donburi style dish topped with greens and mushrooms soaked in soy sauce - avocado nigiri pieces - veggie roll with mango sauce - thinly-sliced mushroom - tempura kabocha squash - cold black sesame soba noodles Dessert was a delicious ice cream sandwich and a unique dessert that had a graham-cracker-like crust, cream, and topped with cilantro-flavored crushed ice and pineapple topping. We came at happy hour (4-6pm) and omakase was only $60 per person. And with the Resy credit, we got $100 off---an absolute gem of a deal! Our waitress was super friendly and really helpful in making sure I had delicious vegetarian options. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I hate to leave a review like this, but after traveling the world and trying omakase everywhere I could, this was by far the worst value I've ever gotten for the price ($200 per person). What we were served was lovely, and I can't complain about the taste as it was excellent. However, the price rounded out to roughly $20 per plate per person, and those plates were not worth $20 a pop. I left hungry and underwhelmed, there should have been at least double the amount of what we were served on each plate. The dinner for 2 had everything served on a single plate, and honestly it felt like we were being served a single portion for double the price. Sorry Uchiko, but you need to do better. There are plenty of way cheaper restaurants in the area with bigger portions, as good or better taste, and lower prices. I would not recommend for omakase. read more

It's been a few years since our last Uchiko visit. To emphasize how much I love Uchiko, I've had my birthday celebration here twice. We usually do the omakase. It's been better to trust the chef and not try to guess what you'll like best on the menu. But if I visit Uchiko again, I'd pass on the omakase. Dinner was way too slow and long. A full three hours with long pauses between each small plate. The first couple small plates were delicious, the Uchiko I've known and loved. After that, the dishes swung really hit and miss. A few were very good, more were just ok, and a few were unpleasant. Is it because Tyson has left the helm? Perhaps, though we were told he's still around regularly. We haven't been getting back to Austin much, so Uchiko has always been on my short list to revisit. I've taken it off that list now. One other caution - it's very cold inside the restaurant. read more

I made reservations at Uchiko to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. When we were led to our seats at the sushi bar, we were pleasantly surprised with a "Happy Birthday" sign waiting at our seats. My boyfriend was really touched, and we felt it was a very thoughtful gesture from the staff. We arrived just in time for the happy hour omakase. Feeling adventurous, we chose the nine-course tasting menu for two. Our chef was very accommodating and asked if we had any allergies or time constraints. The pacing of the dishes was perfect and never felt rushed. We even ordered a few extra dishes and drinks on the side to enjoy between courses, and everything we tried was delicious. In total, we dined for about 1.5 hours. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Uchiko. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, and the service was fantastic from start to finish. The staff was extremely attentive and checked in on us frequently. Special shoutout to Max! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helped make the entire experience outstanding. read more

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Solid Omakase. They say it's a 10 course on the menu but every time we go I feel like we always get more courses than they claim. read more

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Came here just for the dessert after an all you can eat experience next door at sushi warriors and this dessert never disappoints! I still standby the fact that the milk and cereal is the best dessert in Austin. read more

Uchiko Austin - Milk and cereal - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Nice place, relaxed ambience. Food was alright, not the best sushi you can get and very expensive for what it is (you can get the same things elsewhere for much cheaper). Also not much variety. Service wasn't amazing-- Once we were seated it took them a while to take our order, while others who were seated after us had already been taken care of. It was likely because we looked like young college students while everyone there was grown, but still. I think people mostly go for the vibe, but to me it's not worth it. read more

We had a Valentine's Day dinner here a long time ago and it was marvelous but I didn't review it at the time. This time we went for an anniversary dinner and we were not disappointed. They had a 10 course tasting menu for 2 for $350. They also had a happy hour 9 course tasting menu for 2 for $120. I asked about the difference and our great waitress explained that you did get a bit more food with the 10 course tasting but the 9 course was pretty good too. We went with the 9 course being that we're not big eaters and I'm a somewhat thrifty person (this isn't a restaurant for being thrifty and I knew that, but it was a special occasion). The 9 courses were all excellent, starting with a piece of honeydew melon with unique flavors. We had marvelous yellowtail that melted in your mouth with fabulous flavors. The marvelous halibut cooked perfectly. We did get two courses of grilled shrimp on skewers. They made a little mistake and that was an extra. All in all, every course was just delicious. Unique mixes of excellent flavors every time. The only thing I'd comment about is the difficulty in hearing the servers explain each dish. Although we went to an early Sunday dinner, the place was packed and pretty noisy, so it was hard to hear. Other than it's a noisy enviroment, it's also a beautiful place and service is what you'd expect from such a high-end restaurant. We're definitely keeping this place on our list of special restaurants for special occasions. A truly exceptional meal. read more

Amazing ambiance and high quality fish. Great omakase experience My favorite were - bluefin otoro - uni (Hokkaido uni, very fresh and no fishiness or over saltiness at all) - the milk and cereal dessert Stuff that I would not order again: (not special enough in my opinion) - the hot stone - the clay pot with mushrooms read more

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Made reservations for a Saturday for happy hour. Got a seat pretty quickly in the dining room. The restaurant itself is dim but enough light to see what is going on. The waiter was amazing and nice. Making use of our time, we got our food and even threw in some extra due to some mistakes and delays. The gyudon was on the small side and not worth the 14 dollars, so don't get it. It was also very salty. The ham and egg was great but kind of dry. The sushi was fresh and delicious. A little mix-up with what the market fish was, so the waiter comped 2 pieces. Milk and cereal was a good way to end the meal. Fried milk and the ice cream. Hot and cold, and the crunch of the cereal makes a good pairing. read more

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My favorite sushi place, my favorite place in the whole world!! everything on their menu is 10/10. I wish I could give them more stars because they deserve it! Staff is always welcoming, and nice from hostess to servers Clean place. This place is perfect!! read more

Uchiko Austin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Beyond wonderful experience at Uchiko! The valet was super convenient. Highly recommend making a reservation beforehand because it does get packed even on weekdays. We enjoyed the tasting menu which is designed to be shared with another person. We also added some items and were very filling. The cocktails and sake were also incredible. We had a large group of 10 and the service was perfect. read more

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Came here for the happy hour 9 course omakase and it was pretty good!!! They accommodated our groups allergies/dietary restrictions and was pretty filling!! read more

The vibe is very fun, very Austin. A very intimate feel with a cozy and unique interior. Service was a bit mid for me especially for the price tag. It was our first time dining and no smiles no willingness to share details until the waitress was prompted by us. A couple of really good bites including the lobster dish and the sushi was fresh and well thought out. However for the price tag I didn't think there was anything truly special about this place. Lots of other places in Austin that have been popping up with good quality fish. I do think they have very intentional and creative bites; nothing on the menu sounds like what it tasted like but it's all pretty well balanced. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this for people because of the craziness involved in getting a seat and actually getting full, but it's a semi fun experience for someone new to Austin. read more

I had the absolute best meal of my life here this week. Celebrated my birthday during their Happy hour 9-course omakase tasting and it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The servers here are attentive, kind, and better than any other restaurant I've ever eaten at. I wish I had taken photos but I was so wrapped up in my delicious meal, that I inhaled everything before I could even think of taking out my phone. I will absolutely be returning here as often as I can afford it! read more

First time here and didn't disappoint. Went with the omakase, hate deciding what to get and why not let the chef choose?! Everything was delicious and seasoned well. Since there wasn't a menu to go along, I couldn't tell you all that was eaten nor did I take any photos. Service was good, due to the noise level it was hard to hear the descriptions of the omakase courses. I'd love to go back and do al a carte to try a few other things. read more

I'm just gonna say it, probably one of the top five sushi restaurants I've been into in the United States. The sushi was fresh, well presented and delicious., The service was excellent and friendly and welcoming. The unique roles we're so tasty and the sauces that they had with almost every sushi roll was unique. Even the dessert was something special and I think it had chocolate mousse, Captain crunch, cereal, ice cream, and cheese balls. I would've never thought that would be a great match, but it was so exquisite. This is definitely a must go place if you want a wonderful meal and it actually a very fair price. read more

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My family had taken to me Uchiko to celebrate my birthday and it was unforgettable. Service is always great at Uchiko and valet parking is free as long as you dine there. We had reservations and didn't have to wait for a table when we arrived. I highly recommend to make reservations for this establishment. Vibe and ambience is low light and intimate. Upscale and you expect service to be great. We ordered: I ordered: *2 bluefin otoro gunkan (4pcs) 5/5 love *2 bluefin akami (4pcs) 5/5 sister loved it *2 bincho (4pcs) - 1/5 did not like soft texture *2 avocado (4pcs) - siblings favorite because she lovers the lemongrass *2 kinoko hand rolls- not memorable *2 Sake hand rolls - 4/5 *2 hamachi hand rolls- 5/5 love the apple in it, love the apple *2 maguro hand rolls - 5/5 love the crispy jalapeño love the blue fin tuna *1 Bluefin crudo - 5/5 *1 Hama chili - 5/5 *1 broccoli 5/5 *1 double fried chicken - sent back did not like the flavor 0/5 *1 gyudon- add egg- 1/5 super salty Wagyu * 1 Wagyu guhkan - 1/5 not good dry Wagyu and flavor is not good. * 2 nama hotate 5/5 fresh and everything you want in a scallop nigiri! * 1 Ebi taki - 1/5 did not like , grease fire taste. Off putting * complimentary birthday dessert tha tasted like fried ice cream but I think it was milk and cereal? Not on that so don't hold me to it. I attached a picture of the dessert but I highly recommend it! Do I recommend Uchiko? Yes fancy dinner and most of the food is good. Must book reservations. read more

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Booked an easy reservation at the bar on a Saturday night. The sushi chefs actually take your food orders which I thought was nice. Uchi restaurants in general do a really good job when it comes to providing a menu for vegetarians. I could probably eat only veggie dishes and be pretty happy there. But of course I had to get whatever fish I was feeling and they were all excellent. Service was great, vibes were chill, food/drinks were fantastic overall, will come back. read more

Dine at the sushi bar on 4/11. Uchiko did not disappoint. This was one of the most incredible dining experiences I've had in a long time. We sat at the sushi counter and put our entire meal in Kai's hands -- and she absolutely nailed it. Every course, every recommendation, every surprise just kept getting better and better. She read the table perfectly and curated a progression that felt thoughtful, intentional, and exciting from start to finish. Beyond the food, Kai made the experience truly special. She was warm, conversational, and effortlessly guided us through everything without ever feeling rushed. It honestly felt like we were in a private dining experience -- just the three of us -- with the most attentive and knowledgeable host. The food was outstanding, but the hospitality is what elevated the night into something memorable. Huge thank you to Kai for such an exceptional experience. We'll absolutely be back. read more

I have been to Uchiko now several times but Friday was by far the best experience. Our server Cassandra was knowledgeable and took time to help us navigate the menu. If you haven't been yet, this is a definite must! The ambiance and decor is inviting and upscale but not pretentious. The food is amazing, from their selection of fresh fish , seasonal specials and the iconic milk and cereal dessert you cannot go wrong! read more

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My daughter and I went back and did the somakase experience again, but were sadly disappointed this time. Bryan didn't seem to listen very well to our preferences and requests. I clearly said I don't prefer tuna and salmon and he sent us 3 courses of tuna/salmon sashimi. I told him I don't eat anything spicy and he sent a few dishes with some spiciness as well. I told him we'd be good with a hot dish or two and he sent none. He was kind of absent for most of our meal, so not much opportunity for feedback. The manager did come over to check in and sent out a hot dish to try to improve the experience. The sauce was ironically spicy as well, but I wasn't going to complain about a comp dish. She was super sweet and just her effort to make things better was much appreciated. Since we've had such positive experiences before, I consider this one an outlier. So definitely check out Uchiko, but maybe don't go with the somakase experience. Go to Uchi for that! read more

I recently dined at Uchiko to celebrate valentines day and overall, the experience was just okay. The fish was fresh, especially considering it's located in Texas. For the most part, each dish was a hit or miss. My favorite dishes were the Scallop Nigiri, their take on Hamachi Carpaccio, and the Aged King Salmon Nigiri--all of which were top-notch. However, one particular dished shocked me. I ordered the Seared Scallop, and for nearly $40, I was expecting at least 3 pieces of scallop. To my surprise, it was just a single piece (I was so stunned :( I forgot to take a photo). It was a seared scallop, drenched in some green sauce and chili oil, which I found overly salty and it masked the texture combination of a traditional seared scallop. Unfortunately, this one was a huge disappointment given the wild price. Service at the front desk was great, and the ambiance was good--though I did feel a bit judged by the server for not ordering very much or something, they just didn't engage with us a whole lot, and when he did, it felt like there was a little attitude. Also when I asked for his personal recommendations, it seemed like he was just trying to upsell the most pricy dishes, the seared scallop was one of them, and that one definitely wasn't it. The front desk staff definitely had better vibes, they were really sweet and accommodating, big smiles on their faces :) Overall, I think Uchiko can deliver some really good food, but the price tag for a typical sushi experience left me feeling a bit taken aback, especially when it seemed like I was gambling with the dishes. read more

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This is my daughter's favorite restaurant and it's near the hospital my daughter has been at for four days, and she was scheduled to have major surgery the next day. We came by very last minute to see if we could put in a to-go order for her favorites and they were awesome! They went above and beyond to get our order into the kitchen and back to us as soon as possible. They were so kind and they absolutely made her day! read more

Uchiko Austin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Uchiko was an excellent experience from beginning to end. We had a reservation (which I highly recommend as they are very popular) and were seated promptly on our arrival. Our server Elizabeth was amazing! Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. My wife and I were on a bit of a time crunch as we had book a boat tour and only had about an hour and 45 minutes to dine before having to be on our way. After expressing this to our server we asked how long the omakase would take, as we wanted to sample different things from the menu, her response with a smile was "we can make it happen" and they delivered big time. She got us through 8 savory courses plus a bonus course and dessert all with time to spare. We didn't feel rushed and she made sure we had everything we needed all while juggling multiple tables on a busy Friday night. The flow was perfect, the food was excellent, and the service was impeccable. This was honestly the best service experience we've had in a while (of course not counting the Michelin star restaurants we've dined at where top tier service is already expected) but was certainly at a similar level. In the end we paid $150 for omakase for 2, 2 drinks, and a side of brussel sprouts (which I highly recommend) and even left with a $50 gift card compliments of our server. This place hit all the marks for us. 100/5 would definitely eat here again. Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5 Price: $$$ Overall Value: 5/5 read more

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I cannot thank Uchiko Austin for an incredible experience all because of our waiter Jeremy B.! Uchiko is naturally a beautiful experience, but because of our waiter, Jeremy, my husband and I had a dinner we will never forget. We went to celebrate our anniversary, but my Dad recently passed so it was emotional. Jeremy made sure it was still a special dinner and totally spoiled us with his excellent customer service, kindness and knowledge of the entire menu. He informed us on various options to ensure we had the best tastings based on what we really enjoyed. He was patient and really took the time to understand what we enjoyed and did not enjoy in our food choices. I have never had a waiter and entire staff care as the way Uchiko did for me. Jeremy was truly the greatest waiter that made our experience so incredible. Thank you Uchiko for your top notch customer service, food, ambiance and most importantly compassion during such a tough time. I will always go to Uchiko for the incredible food, but now even more so because of the waitstaff. Thank you Jeremy B. for making such an unforgettable meal for us. Cheers to you! read more

Was a bit loud at happy hour on a Friday, but the food is to die for! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu but especially the Hama Chili! The service is great and attentive to any allergies that anyone may have. They also have a pretty good happy hour for those not wanting to spend so much on a nice meal! read more

The food was amazing, we celebrated a later anniversary here and got their omakase. I don't remember the name of their dishes but everything was delicious :). read more

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The staff brought out the plates and explained the items e writhing was fresh and the fish selection amazing. read more

Uchiko Austin - wagyu gunkan - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Hands down one of the best innovative sushi spots in town that is consisten. Highly recommend. We've been there over 20+ times

It was my first time at one of the "uchi's" and I can't wait to complete my round of visits to their other restaurants! The service was excellent. They're very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. I really enjoyed every single bite but I would say the stand outs are the shag roll, madai nigiri, bincho nigiri, hama chili, and brussel sprouts. I will be back for the shag roll and hama chili and then to try their spicy tuna roll! I appreciated the creativity with the corn ribs but I wouldn't say they're anything special. The p-38 roll was good and I really liked the brown sauce they served it with. The scallop crudo was very refreshing too but I don't think I'll order it again. The broccoli was a miss for me, too many stem pieces that were hard to chew. The s'mores dessert fell short of my expectations. It was good but didn't knock my taste buds outta the park by any means. I made a reservation a month in advance to get a table at 5pm for their happy hour on a saturday night and it was so worth it! Their happy hour menu has items nearly half off! read more

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gorgeous spot - love the patio! did the omaseke & wasn't disappointed, everything there is amazing & the staff is so knowledgeable. so happy everything could be gluten free as well - obsessed. read more

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I can't find the words to accurately express how phenomenal of an experience dining at Uchiko was. Setting up a reservation was easy and seamless. The ambiance is fantastic and the noise level was consistently tolerable. Melissa took care of me and my friend so exceptionally well. Melissa has such a beautiful personality that shines through in her presentation of meal options and helping guide guests making decisions. It was my friend's birthday and the beautiful fish card greeting flattered her and all the staff kindly celebrated her as they came to the table. Melissa treated us like queens with her excellent recommendations and complimentary additions. We selected all our dishes from the happy hour menu, which is wonderful to have in and of itself, and trying so many bites of different dishes was delightful. Some dishes were even thoughtfully modified to have an even number of bites so that there was "no fighting;" the thoughtfulness is next level. The attention to detail on guest's experience is top notch, the food didn't even have to be as good as it was for me to have enjoyed my visit. But then the food was unworldly!!! The tastes, the textures, the presentations were all incredible. Everything we ate left my soul feeling peacefully fulfilled. I can't say enough good things about Uchiko, must go!! read more

Uchiko Austin - Milk and cereal dessert - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our second time at Uchiko was even better than the first (we live South, so more likely to visit Uchi than drive North!). We remembered our bartender from the last time we visited which was probably a year ago, and he was still so damn cool. He even gifted us two scallop nigiri which were DELISH. We were there for happy hour before an event nearby and were lucky enough to snag at seat at the wine bar. Our fave item on the HH menu is the Hama Chili... so good we ordered a second one at the end of our meal. One of the bartenders even suggested drinking the ponzu sauce and my S/O did not hesitate, lol. Aaron was our bartender and we'd come back for his service alone. Great guy. Thanks Aaron!! And thanks to the girls at the hostess stand - they keep their cool in rush (happy) hour and are (or were) really accommodating. read more

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Just left a birthday celebration pretty disappointed. I'm not sure if we had too high of expectations but felt the fish quality was not great. We had several tuna and salmon nigiri, spicy crunchy tuna roll, Hama chili, brussel sprouts, salmon hand roll, mushroom croquettes, short rib korroke, and a few drinks. The drinks were great and service was good. The staff was kind, friendly, and attentive. The restaurant is very nice. Brussels were good but overly sauced (and I love sauce). We enjoyed the salmon hand rolls, but the salmon nigiri was tough and lacking any buttery/"melt in your mouth" experience. Unfortunately, the fish quality overall was not great, and the tuna roll we had reminded me of a tuna roll from HEB that gave me food poisoning. I'm sad that the quality seemed low and to my knowledge, there was no birthday dessert included. Overall, I'm disappointed and probably wouldn't recommend to friends. read more

I brought an out-of-town guest to Uchiko tonight. We had two orders of Hama chili because yes it is that good. Attentive and friendly to top everything off. The drinks went down, smooth, and the milk and cereal. Dessert was out of this world Save room for this. You will not regret it. It is not a heavy dessert, but it is delightful and good for sharing. read more

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My husband and I went to Uchiko to celebrate our 15th anniversary and were excited to enjoy some high-quality sushi. We sat at the sushi bar, which we usually love because it gives us a front-row seat to the chefs and usually leads to great service. The sushi was excellent--especially the dry-aged king salmon and the Otoro. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Our drink server was also fantastic. Unfortunately, the food service at the bar was disappointing. The sushi chef behind the bar lacked customer service and engagement, which really took away from the experience. This was the first time I've sat at a sushi bar and felt like the service missed the mark. Great food, but the overall experience didn't live up to expectations. read more

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I thought I had submitted this review previously but I don't see it posted so I'm doing it again. We dined here last in August for our anniversary; this was our third visit. We consider ourselves a bit of foodies. we enjoy sitting at area to watch the chefs When possible ,but occasionally we do like a nice table also. This most recent visit did not disappoint at all. it was absolutely fantastic just like the previous two visits. We usually always order some version of the chef's specials or omikase. Their food offerings are so incredibly creative it blows our mind. We also enjoyed a little happy hour crossover here. Their food creations and execution of are far and above or at least equal to most anything you will find in any city. The service has always been top notch We could not ask for more. On this recent visit we had a slight issue with A misunderstanding on the final bill -- The GM, I believe it was Savanna, and our waiter Travis were so incredibly kind and understanding and were very generous at resolving this, even though it could've been our fault. We were treated so wonderfully and respectfully and celebrated for our anniversary there; I felt very humbled and we are SO appreciative of Savannah and all the staff at Uchiko. It is absolutely one of our favorite special dinners anywhere . This place will always remain as one of our very top favorites in all of Austin area. Thank you Uchiko. We look forward to Dining with you all again, whether special occasion or otherwise . God bless you all. read more

Time to wipe the dust off our reviews of Uchiko since we've been back three times since our last visit in 2020, and all three times have been 4-star experiences, including this past one last weekend when we came to celebrate a big family event. Mostly, everything is just improved since Covid, but a few things are still kind of sloppy, so it's just not at the level of five stars. First of all, we didn't appreciate being sat in the bar area even though we had made our reservation well in advance. We also did not appreciate being poured (and charged) for full glasses of champagne when we had ordered the smaller pours. Our waitress was very sweet, but that wasn't her only mistake of the evening because it was obvious she had forgotten to put one dish in and then it magically appeared after we inquired about it, after us saying that we'd prefer not to have it at that point. Amateur hour server fumble! (Also, another runner spilled lobster sauce all over the floor by our table.) Anyway, most of everything else was great. We ordered A TON to share, including our personal favorites: brussels sprouts, hot rocks, and the $$$$$$ otoro. The cucumber salad was a refreshing start and the fried eggplant was also a welcome newcomer for us. The lobster boat thing or whatever it was with mushrooms was a bit of a waste of money--not much lobster and the sauce (which there was oddly so much of) was a bit too sweet. We did like the Japanese sweet potato dish and all of the sashimi that we ordered (esp. the one that had the little wasabi topper). Dessert was the cereal milk thing and their sundae special, which was a refreshing kind of citrus concoction that we had never tasted before. All of the cocktails we ordered after the champagne were spot-on. The bill was astronomical, but that was to be expected. We love Uchiko, but it's lost a bit of its luster (in our humble opinions). Still, it got us excited about our upcoming trip to Japan this summer, and we had such a fabulous time celebrating, so no complaints. read more

Anna - thank you for spoiling us tonight. Not my first time at Uchiko, but definitely my favorite so far. Each dish was perfection, and you and the team helped make things seamless for us. read more

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