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

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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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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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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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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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

Uchiko Austin - Beet - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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

Where do I even begin... If you're wanting to celebrate, go on a date, need a lil treat after a hard week, or just want to be around amazing people who'll serve up even more amazing dishes - you've found the right place to go. This tucked away Japanese kitchen is the best decision you'll make any day of the week. Everything is curated perfectly, attentively, and some with a lil touch of fun. I've been here a handful of times, and have always left with a smile on my face and my jeans bursting with a belly full of joy. There's really nothing you could order that would disappoint - and if anything, trust your chef. Everything is curated and coursed out, and separated on the menu for your convenience. All the staff is highly knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to navigating the menu and dishes, as well as what pairs. If I had to pick out anything specific... Hama Chili (classic), All of the nigiri (esp. the aged tuna & fatty salmon belly), I also really liked the toro nuta, hot rock, madai (best), masaba, p-38, and the milk n honey dessert Additionally, the ambiance is fun, dark lighting, and spacious but mid volume. Also - want to give the most special thanks to the best chef de cuisine, Steven Attwood who has made every experience a special one. read more

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Uchiko is exceptional! Was blessed to try several dishes here and all were amazing. The dishes that stood out the most were the nigiri - they were incredibly tasty, large and delicious. read more

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Uchiko is what you would expect- the second concept by Hai hospitality this restaurant definitely does not disappoint. It is definitely an Austin sushi restaurant. I would not call this very traditional sushi. It is still very delicious and I think a lot of people who normally would not like the food at a traditional sushi restaurant might enjoy the cuisine here. Highlights of the meal were the tempura as a starter (best we have had) the Otoro tuna sashimi was delicious and the milk and cereal Dessert was a very innovative twist on classic flavors- that we agreed was worth the splurge for dessert! The staff was above and beyond- the waiter even found out where they bought their cool candle holders for us! Overall enjoyed the experience! read more

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Make sure to take advantage of happy hour because Uchiko can get pretty expensive! But you do get what you pay for. The quality of the food is amazing and the servers are amazing. They check in with you a good amount, have great recommendations, and are great at explaining what everything is as it comes to the table. Some stand out dishes for me were the beef gyudon and honestly all of the sashimi we tried. In pictures, the gyudon honestly looks kind of dry but there's a delicious sauce on the bottom that brings the whole bowl to a new level. The dry mushrooms were kind of weird but the shortrib was so tender. My personal favorite though, was the bafun uni. It was so creamy and sweet. Sadly it's only one piece per order though. The desserts were also delicious! The banana cake was warm and spiced and nowhere near as dense as it looked. And the blueberry okashi was really refreshing after a big meal. And had a great contrast between the creamy yogurt and the crispy toppings. read more

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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

We came for happy hour on a Saturday. We made a reservation online and arrived A few minutes before 4, and were told we'd be seated at 4. We decided to go with 7 course omakase and ordered some other things on the side. I would say the omakase was not worth it. Most of the items were okay, but the steak frites definitely knocked off a star in this review. It was burnt, chewy and dry. The sauce that it came with was awful and the veggies were bitter. The whole dish was bitter. The highlight of the omakase was the dessert (some kind of lychee sorbet). Our favorite night of was the toro--it was the opposite of the steak frites. So much flavor, so moist and tasty. Overall, restaurant is good but you get very, very little portions for the price. Not the best sushi I've ever had for the price either. It was an experience, but probably wouldn't come back. read more

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The kids and I had a great time at Uchiko yesterday thanks to a generous gift card I received. Just enough to cover the 3 of us during happy hour! Everything was delicious. Our favorites were the eggplant crisps and pork belly. The fried chicken dish came out partially cold the first time but they quickly remade it and comped it. It had been a while since I've been to uchiko and it was as good as I remembered it. Our server was very knowledgeable on all the sake and food items! We sat inside in the restaurant area in a booth. It was extremely busy so it was sometimes hard to hear, but we enjoyed the decor. read more

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This was our second time to this location and this time we brought the little one. Parking was fairly limited so we took advantage of their complimentary valet. To start, we ordered a bunch of items off their happy hour menu, including a well balanced "tequila infused sake" drink that hit the spot. You can't really go wrong when ordering food / drink at any Uchi location. One item I was pleasantly surprised by was their grilled oyster with broth & gruyère on top. Very similar to a French Onion soup. The staff was very attentive and our server Elizabeth did an excellent job with the timing & recommendations. We'll definitely ask to be in her section when we return. Thank you! read more

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I finally got to try Uchiko after hearing great things, and overall, the food lived up to the hype! Everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. That said, I do wish the service was a bit more welcoming. I mentioned it was our first time visiting, but the waitress didn't explain the menu or offer guidance on what to try. When visiting Uchiba (the sister restaurant) our waiter walked us through the menu and gave delicious recommendations. Also, I had noted in the reservation that we were celebrating my birthday, but there was no acknowledgement, not even a simple "happy birthday" which was a little disappointing as I know Uchiba makes more of a point to recognize special occasions, so i expected a similar level of hospitality here. Still, the food was great and the ambiance is beautiful. Our favorite was the madai, which we ordered more of. I will definitely come back! read more

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A nice tier down from the upscale Uchi which can be really worth it if you come during happy hour. I actually liked Uchiko over Uchi. We typically go for the omakase but there were so many things we wanted to try we opted to select our own dishes. We ordered tempura, tuna otoro, unagi, foie gras, sake toro, little gem, ham & egg roll and topped it off with milk & cereal and banana cake. Our favorites were the four gras, tempura and sake toro. The ham & egg was a bit of a let down and would pass on that next time. Milk and cereal totally worth it, the banana cake was okay, it is essentially banana bread with ice cream. And I feel like my banana bread is better haha! read more

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TL;DR Stellar service (ask for our waiter! Name below), punches at its price point, have to get lucky on seating and Austin's pest problem. We had a reservation at 4 and were seated within 5 minutes. Initially, we found it strange that some walk-ins were seated before us, but there was no big wait and so no worries. There are two bars for about 25 total bar seating spots, and many tables. Allergies: Uchiko's stellar service is reflected in their attention to dietary restrictions. I had zero problems here and my waiter confirmed every time. Service: Make a reservation, ask for Nate Crockett. He was amazing and really made our special meal even more special with a celebratory course. We did the Happy Hour Omakase. At this time, I may actually recommend discussing with your waiter what the somakase looks like, since they can customize around your taste and budget. The omakase is only half fish dishes: Course #1: Avocado Roll (2pc each) with yuzu and tamari salt. Nothing too special (3/5). Course #2: Ko Salad (Baby Romaine with daikon, topped with miso rice and with a jalapeno edamame sauce), they took off the Thai pesto for nuts. I loved how they wrapped this to all stay together. (4.5/5) Course #3: Scottish Salmon hand roll with their own Crying Tiger (nuoc mam) fish sauce. This could be better wrapped to stay together, but was tasty (4/5). Course #4: Hama chili - Yellowtail in Ponzu sauce with Thai chili and oranges. I thought the Ponzu and citrus were overpowering here, but it was good. (3.5/5) Course #5: Bluefin Otoro Gunkan Fatty Tuna Belly. One piece each. Star of the show. (5/5) Course #6: A5 fat washed fries with Denver dry aged sirloin steak, seared 4 times, with bok choy: Mixed opinions here. Fries were okay. Searing the meat doesn't hide it from being a sirloin - not the most tender, though a very interesting texture. Some of our pieces were drier than others. The bok choy was a unique spin with the char. (Me 4/5, partner 2/5) Course #7: Milk and Cereal (Fried milk, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cereal): Awesome palette cleanser. (4.5/5) A la carte / off-Omakase: Crispy potatoes: Delicious aioli and the shallots really tie it together. Wish the portions were larger. (4/5) Sea bream madai: Little chewy. Lovely lemon zest to hide it though. (4.5/5) Bluefin tuna zuke: Deliciously marinated while retaining the tuna texture. (4.5/5) Gyudon with short rib and egg (sous vide for three days): We liked this more than the seared meat. The short rib really melts in your mouth. Great small bite. (5/5) Bluefin Otoro sashimi with wasabi: 5/5 no comments needed, stellar. Jasmine Cream: The granola mixed with cream and pineapple just somehow worked. Not too sweet. Great end of the meal. If you prefer less sweet desserts I'd get this over the milk and cereal. (4.5/5) Criticism: We got seated by a window and seemed to be the center of attention for a number of blowflies. Really annoying for a nice meal. It's hard to avoid in Austin, but I hope they do something about it. Overall, amazing experience led by Nate C. and the staff that are very knowledgeable about each course. Overall: Service: 6/5 Value: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 , read more

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Put me on the Uchi bandwagon which is an Austin staple. We had another incredible meal last night. The sushi, salads, other appetizers and the dessert...OMG the dessert... were all amazing. Service was good, the long lull between the dishes was annoying but the food made up for that. The funny thing is...this is known to be a sushi spot but the past dishes were the multiple A5 wagyu dishes...like butter. read more

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I'm finally getting the opportunity to review this place and after a few visits to ensure consistency and quality, I am a fan of uchiko! This might be my favorite restaurant in all of Austin. A foodie like me it seems to weird to say I have a favorite, but hear me out when I say the service, food, and entire menu is treat. I didn't capture a photo of every dish because who am I kidding I was way too excited but let's do a review on these. Tiger Cry: A wagyu roll with peppers, avocado, and other veggies. This roll is my go to order. If you come to uchiko it's a must try. The wagyu is very tender and the rest of the veggies complement the roll well. Everything tastes fresh and let's just say I have been here on 5 separate occasions now and ordered this roll each time:) Potato Crisps: These are delicious with the aioli on the side, the sauce is amazing! I will say for these uchiko has been inconsistent with portions. Each time I went I either got what seemed like a nice full bowl or I received almost nothing. While it is unfortunate, I just took a guest to think perhaps it's based on potato sizes. Karage chicken: Now when I think of chicken usually I think Korean fried chicken, and this by far beat my expectations. I love the cooking addition of what I think are beats, cabbage, and cucumber. There's no telling but it's not your tradition chicken. Any fish you get is very fresh and makes me feel as if I am at an authentic Japanese restaurant. Desserts: I am making this one category simply because I have tried all of their desserts. Not pictured is the milk and cereal. My favorite is between the banana buckwheat cake and the lychee sorbet. I will point out the sorbet is seasonal so I am unsure if it is always there but if your waiter/waitress says lychee I would order it. The matcha cheesecake is very pretty but it is falls short in flavor. It's a nice try, but once you try it, you may not order it ever again. Lastly the s'mores is an overwhelming of sweetness, but I will add it does not fall short in flavor and really depends on what you are in the mood for. With that said; I do not think you can go wrong with anything on uchiko's menu. It's a fun spot to order multiple items and have fun with your food choices. If I might add the best way to visit is with lots of friends. Order a collection of food so everyone can try and decide for themselves. There's definitely something for everyone and I will continue to recommend this spot to my friends in the future. Ohh did I mention they have other locations as well with different names. Uchi and Uchibo. I do think uchiko is the best, but please read my take on the others and visit yourself before deciding which one you prefer. read more

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Dear Uchiko I'm so giddy to write this review as there's so much to say! Arrival & Departure I had the opportunity to dine during a Thursday evening around happy hour and it was a wonderful experience. We were running late by 5-10 minutes so we called to let the staff know and they reassured us that we can take our time and no need to worry. Upon arrival, they have complimentary valet which is great plus. When we left, it took no longer than 5 minutes for our car to be retrieved! Food You must try it, and as much as you can! Japanese is quite particular and Uchiko has an extensive menu which I want to applaud them for being able to still serve every plate with care, attention to plating, and verbal introduction. There's so many good dishes so I can only share my favorites! Hama Chili Crudo - Fresh fish & refreshing sauce plus well balanced flavors (HH $11) Soft Shell Maki - Crab! Crunchy and still hot and just so yummy ($17) Unagi - Freshwater Eel! Just what you need. The smoky yet sweet taste all coming together in one piece. ($6/piece) Take Nabe - Claypot rice with mushroom, bonito flakes, and egg! My all time favorite! A lovely dish that encapsulates comfort food. A great way to end the meal. It's minimally enough for 2 but would make for a good entree for 1. ($19.50) Jasmine Cream - Cilantro Ice?! Ahaha, it's the beauty of culinary arts to explore the boundaries of ingredients. This is a parfait style dessert that I'm coming back for! Service (special highlight) Our lovely waitress was Holly. She was so nice and helpful and very quick. She was also intentional with order of the food served and it really added to our dining experience. She was so thoughtful and understanding of our taste palette and helped us choose the best dishes and desserts. I appreciate her positive attitude and look forward to dining at Uchiko and under Holly's care again. Side notes The dessert expert was also very knowledgeable and kind to explain each of the components and help us take nice photos! We also got to meet the manager, Emily, who was nice and was happy to hear our feedback (positive)! Kudos for the entire kitchen, staff, management, creators who put so much effort and thought into the experience, design and crafting of every dish. Kindest regards, Delighted guest (who will definitely be back and wish it can come to Northern California!) read more

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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

Yum!!! This place was beyond packed at 10:30 pm on a Saturday, and for good reason. They have a separate vegetarian menu, and we ordered many delicious items from there. Our server was amazing in providing recommendations and accommodating for dietary restrictions. The kinoko uzusukuri is a must try if you enjoy mushroom; very unique dish. Only wish I had made a reservation-- would love to come back for happy hour! This spot is great for a date night, family night, or even a group (saw a couple of bach parties). No dress code, but guests are generally dressed pretty nice. Plenty of parking available. Lovely experience, and will be back! read more

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best things were hama chili, sweet potatoes, and snow crab roll. the fried milk is also a must get - it was the perfect blend of textures and sweetness insane really read more

After hearing great things about Uchiko, we finally decided to try it. Definitely feel like Uchiko is a bit overrated and overpriced. We ordered quite a few dishes because it came in very small portions. Food was good but too pricey for the amount they give. The service was great. We were seated right away. Food and drinks came in minutes after ordering. Our waitress was very nice and super helpful. Every recommendation was on point. I really enjoyed the dishes, but just wish the price was worth the meal... read more

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MUST GO WHEN YOU ARE IN AUSTIN!! First time having omakase and it was the best experience! The food was delicious and super filling!! Our server asked us questions about what we like, allergies, and price range. Then they curate a menu for the table. Everyone at the table had to get omakase because everyone will receive the same things (unless you have allergies / if it is something on your do not like list). I did not expect to be so full! All the options came up with one piece per person and they had 17 different items. I especially love how there were such a variety of items to try and all of them are so unique in their own way, but also very delicious! The server will check to see how you are filling if you want more or if you want to stop. This place is super nice (love the interior decor) and delicious! Highly recommend!! read more

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

It has taken me a week to write this review simply because I have never had a subpar experience at Uchiko. For the past 15+ years, Uchiko has been our family place of celebration knowing the experience would be exceptional. We went again this past Sunday, 6/28 and walked out dismayed. From the onset, we had to wait 30 minutes for our reserved table. Never had that experience. Next, the food was extremely inconsistent. While our server was friendly and apologetic and tried her best to make us feel good, the food service was off. We either had three selections brought to the table within seconds of each other or were waiting 30 minutes between selections. Further, the quality was below than any previous time we have been to Uchiko. I hope that the expansion of Uchi and Uchiko's across the country are not turning my favorite restaurant into just another establishment. We will certainly go back and hopefully will have a much better experience. read more

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

Hmm, RUDE much! The server who served us was very condescending. I give people a lot of benefit of doubt and hardly use these words for anyone. But this one takes the cake. She treated us like we didn't know where we were with her comments like "oh we are Uchi KO not UCHI" - thanks for the reminder and with her other remarks with one of the food items - juniko nabe - she never mentioned that it was a mushroom soup. While ordering I asked details about the dish if it contains tofu, mushroom etc and she said yes - and so I ordered it. And when it got served, she mentioned again "Uchi is different than Uchiko" as if once wasn't enough and was like did I forget to mention that it was a soup - yes! You absolutely did - shud have thought of that before asking in a very condescending voice what the problem was, when she talked about the dish already. Uchiko - What's the point of having vegan options and serving good food if you can't hire decent staff who'd treat others like human. FYI - you can verify my other yelp reviews if to want to know how often have I ever had these experiences in Austin! I do not recommend this restaurant anymore. read more

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This place was busy, loud, hip and popular! Our first choice was their sister restaurant but it was booked, so they referred us here, and it was totally worth every penny! They have so many great options and cool yummy deconstructed desserts. I wish I had time for the menu tasting. The service was fast and super friendly that it made our whole experience that much better! The waitress recommended some dishes so it helped decide on our selection. I walked out full and satisfied. I give this 2 thumbs up with a twist! read more

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

If you had told me the best sushi you'd ever had was in Texas, I would have laughed at you and asked if you'd had sushi in California. The joke was on me, the best sushi meal I have ever had was in Austin, TX! We met his brother and sister in law for dinner here, she recommended it. We had reservations and I highly suggest you get some too, we came on a Thursday night and it was PACKED. They have complimentary valet, which is great cause the parking situation didn't look promising. We had one main waitress serving us the entire evening, but everybody here pitches in and helps out. Our water was always filled, we were constantly asked if we wanted more wine/beer, and our plates were cleared as soon as we were done eating. Top notch service! I can't even tell you how many dishes we ordered between the four of us, but it was a lot. There was not one thing that I didn't LOVE. Their menu is huge, and super creative. Highlights for me were... The Brussels Sprouts - coated in the most amazing fish sauce caramel, roasted to perfection. I could not stop eating these. Hama Chili - Yellowtail with ponzu, Thai chilis, and orange supremes Hot Rock - Wagyu beef you cook on a Japanese river rock and dip in ponzu Ham & Eggs - This was a sushi roll with fried pork belly that you smear around in an egg yolk custard and pepper sauce. Literally never had anything like this before, and loved it SO much! Tiger Cry - Grilled wagyu steak rolled up in rice paper with charred green onions and red peppers Spicy Crunchy Tuna - Big eye tuna rolled with daikon, shallots, and tobanjan (spicy bean paste) aioli I am not huge on dessert, but we ordered two of them, and they were phenomenal! Milk & Cereal - fried milk, chocolate mousse, toasted milk ice cream - this was UNREAL! Blueberry Okashi - earl grey panna cotta, habanero, white chocolate crunch - who would have thought earl grey tea could go with habanero and white chocolate? Uchiko did, and I am glad for it! They also gave us Jasmine Cream on the house - cilantro granita, pineapple, honey tuile - this is something I would have never ordered, but it was so unexpectedly delicious! My in law's paid for the dinner, I assume it was quite pricey considering all the food and alcohol we ordered. This place isn't cheap, but it is well worth every penny. When we go back to Austin we will definitely visit Uchiko again. Next time it will be our treat! read more

Uchiko Austin - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of my favorite restaurant in Austin. The last time we Chinese here was to celebrate my retirement and did the Signature Omakase. Awesome experience! Yesterday we dined here to celebrate our anniversary! Everything was delicious! From the wagyu sushi to the oysters. Everything feels was made with a personal touch and uniquely tasty. Ingredients were fresh. Service was top notch and very lively ambience and vibe read more

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It's been one of our favorite for years. Service is outstanding and the food is delicious. One of the best happy hour in town. Let me start by saying happy hour is a shit show. This place is busy, it's the best and for a reason. So people are waiting in line. Make a resy on open table or show up at 5 on the dot and cross your fingers - note there is always room at the bar. The Brussels sprout is the best you've ever had. The Hama chili is $10 on happy hour and you can't miss out on it. All sushi are delicious. The hot rock is a must. But the most amazing part of your dinner is the service. This time we had Jeremy and he was the nicest - mom and dad's first date in a long time and he made us feel so special - got some sake as a gift (on top of all the nigori I had on happy hour $6) and a free pair of delicious sushi. We also asked about the cheesecake and I don't eat fruits (I know.. right.) so he got it deconstructed for us with some ice cream and all the toppings around it and yummmm it hit the spot. Jeremy, if you read this, thank you for making a once in a while night out so special. You made our night. Pro-tip: hit the happy hour (ends at 6pm). And do not skip on the (non HH) Brussels sprouts. Valet is complimentary. read more

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I had really high expectations prior to dining here and I'm happy to say they were exceeded, which is saying a lot. The restaurant itself is dark and moody, and sets the tone for a dining experience unlike any other I've had in recent memory. There were 5 of us, so we were able to try a decent amount of menu items. Highlights are as follows: Kanpachi crudo pork belly wagyu hot rock hamachi nigiri unagi p-38 roll negi toro ham eggs kinoko usuzukuri take nabe bincho Overall, the fish was super fresh and I loved the unique spin/fusion. Every dish was plated beautifully, especially the mushrooms. Everything was delicious and my only complaint was that the otoro had some stringy parts. The cocktails were also on point and I can see why there's so much hype about this place. Creativity + amazing flavors = a win in my book! read more

One of my favorite meals in a minute. Sadly there isn't an Uchiko in Fort Worth, BUT there is one in Plano.. not terribly far. I was super excited to eat here on a recent trip to Austin. My colleague gave me a few restaurant options that had excellent gluten free menus, and this was at the top of my list. We made a reservation for 2 to sit at the wine bar (I love sitting at a bar), and we had the greatest time choosing bites to share and talking with our bartender. We ordered the grilled edamame with jacobsen sea salt; a dozen Murder Point oysters with a cucumber mignonette; the yokai berry from the "cool tastings" menu (scottish salmon, dinosaur kale, asian pear, yuzu); japanese sweet potato with brown butter, nori vinaigrette, and crème fraîche; the sake toro (scottish salmon belly, ginger, tamari); the hamachi (yellowtail with pickled apple relish and serrano); and the hot rock (Australian wagyu beef, ponzu, and a hot Japanese river rock to sear the beef on). Our fantastic bartender even treated us to 2 bites of the gyutoro, a 72-hr australian wagyu... Everything was phenomenal. Including my wine! Really the only thing we weren't obsessed with were the Japanese sweet potatoes. They were a little inconsistently cooked (and too crunchy overall for me). Other than that, we were in heaven. Perfectly charred edamame, incredibly fresh oysters, buttery sashimi, crunchy dinosaur kale, intensely flavorful beef... It's hard to make choices when the menu is so lovely.. guess I'll have to eventually try everything on it! read more

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

I have eaten at a lot of sushi, restaurants, in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and, Hawaii. I have never received so little for what I have paid at any time . If you are expecting to get full for $100 a person, it will not happen. We were a party of five and after $500 of food we left for a second dinner at Doc Bs. The food was ok, but not anywhere near the cost. For $50 rib eye, maybe there was 1 oz of steak on each rice patty Nothing that we ordered was worthy of the flavor and taste that I could praise on to restaurants like Miso Phat Sushi in Maui, that for $500 we would have eaten three dinners of incredible sushi. Final Verdict, it's ok sushi, nothing fantastic. Way over priced, small portions, and nothing that would make me a repeat customer. read more

Uchiko Austin - Desert - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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