Came here for dinner on a weekday and there were only around 3 other parties. It was so empty it felt a little awkward since there was so much empty space around the long bar all around the restaurant. The service was fantastic from our server and the sushi chef. Shout out female sushi chef! I got the 4 handroll set and a cut roll to share. The set is a good deal and my favorites were the salmon and the crab. The handrolls are prepared and served one at a time so the seaweed is fresh and crispy when you eat it. The special roll of the day is yellowtail which was also good. My least favorite was the tuna since it was just really lean and nothing special. The quality of the fish is good. Nice Japanese draft beer. The decor is cute with a fake cherry blossom in the corner. Ambiance can be improved with music and maybe if the sushi chef chatted/interacted more with the customers. read more

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This place has so so much potential so not sure if we came on a bad night (Tuesday evening at 530pm) or what but there wasn't a single person that came while we were there or afterwards. I specifically came for the hand rolls since there isn't another place in Austin that specializes in hand rolls and dedicates 85% of the seating at the bar (hence name of the restaurant). I ordered the C5: 6 Handroll Set (Crab, Salmon, Tuna, Scallop, Lobster, Daily Special (hamachi this particular day) $35. Crab 6.5/10 Salmon 6/10 Tuna 2/10 Scallop 0/10 Lobster 3/10 Hamachi 0/10 At first glance, I noticed how big the fish portion was for a handroll but if you're going to serve that much fish, you want to make sure it's as fresh as possible, otherwise the taste will be overwhelming...in an unpleasant fishy way. Also I've never been served cooked scallop at a sushi restaurant, generally it's slightly torched or dressed in some creamy mayo type based. The scallop handroll caught me off guard bc it was cooked and chewy. By the 4th roll I literally couldn't eat anymore bc of how much fish was served in each hand roll which generally should be a plus but because the fish seemed not as fresh, it was hard to enjoy. The girls I was with ordered several nigiri which also had noticeable large portions of fish but most of them were covered in additional toppings/sauces which help offset the fishiness. I don't see myself coming back here. read more

Yuki Handroll Bar - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

If you're a fan of nigiri, this spot is a must-visit. Their nigiri pieces are HUGE. I thought it was worth the price. Each piece was generously portioned with thick cuts of fresh, flavorful fish that melt in your mouth. What really stood out was the thoughtful garnishes -- each one added a subtle layer of umami that made every bite feel distinct and intentional, rather than just fish on rice. My personal favorites were the scallop, salmon belly, and wagyu. They were incredibly buttery, rich, and perfectly balanced. The toro, which is usually my go-to at sushi restaurants, was a bit of a letdown here. It lacked the fattiness I usually crave, but everything else more than made up for it. Overall, it's a great place if you're looking for quality nigiri that feels both traditional and creative. Service was good. read more

Yuki Handroll Bar - Wagyu nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Best sushi ever. A variety of tasty rolls. Clean and peaceful atmosphere. Customer service is professional, clean and friendly

A new sushi gem in Austin! From the moment you walk in, the space gives off omakase vibes elegant, intimate, and stylish but the experience is refreshingly casual and much more affordable than a true omakase. The restaurant only has high-top tables, which adds to its chic, modern feel. I didn't know what to expect when my friends brought me here, but wow I was blown away. The cuts of fish for the nigiri were incredibly generous almost too big to fit in one bite and every piece was fresh and flavorful. The hand rolls were absolutely packed and just as delicious. My favorites were the wagyu, toro, tuna, yellowtail, pickled cucumber, and chu-toro. Everything tasted high-quality and well worth the price. They also have a solid wine and sake selection. I had a cup of sake that was tasty but quite small for $9 next time I'll definitely go for the $35 bottle instead. This place is 100% going on my go-to sushi list. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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I've been to the other Yuki Handroll Bar location, and this one is very similar. The actual handrolls are quite tasty and the price isn't bad at all. I also like how large the nigiri fish pieces are, and you're getting a good bang for your buck. One thing that did really annoy me was that I was very clear when I first came in that I wanted some handrolls and nigiri pieces to go but that I'd order after I was done dining in, and they placed that order for dine in... but I hadn't even given my dine in order yet because I was waiting for my friend to arrive. I had to pay extra for the dine in pieces of nigiri that I meant for take out, and those pieces I did not want for myself. I ended up paying an extra $40-50 because they didn't fix the mistake. read more

Yuki Handroll Bar - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great sashimi. Not much a fan of the hand rolls or nigiri only because I am not able to consume white starch. Amazing big slices of fresh tuna, yellowtail and salmon. I was full! The clam miso hit the spot for me. The edamame was served best that I expected, peeled and more fresh in my palate. The server was nice, although he was the only one but good thing the ratio was good enough. No booths, just high bars. I think I'd prefer booths though I think it's a sushi bar thing, the squat tables I still prefer. Not too comfy, though I like that they have hooks for purses under the table. The sushi bar---though unable to understand us, the server was always ready to translate. The food quality was worth the price. I'd say for sashimi---highly recommended! read more

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I like the way Yuki rolls! In a city that lacks handroll options, I'm pleased to see that Yuki's seconds location is in the north end and still maintains the same level of quality. There's a decent amount of seating at the bar where you can watch the sushi chefs at work. You can order individual handroll or you can get a 3, 4 or 5 handroll set, which is a better value. Once I placed my order, the handrolls seemed to arrive pretty quickly. All in all, it was a great experience and definitely plan on returning. read more

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As someone who has tried a LOT of sushi places, Yuki Handroll Bar is so good and the experience did not disappoint. The fish was incredibly high quality and flavorful!! It exceeded expectation. We especially loved the Yellowtail Belly Nigiri, the Tuna Roll and the Yuki Roll. The Chicken Katsu was also incredibly fresh and tender. You should absolutely go here if you want great sushi in Austin!! read more

Yuki Handroll Bar - Chicken Katsu - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Definitely enjoyed having a late lunch here after a movie down the road. There's wrap around seating around the sushi bar. You order with magic markers on a sheet and you can fill in with the chalkboard specials as well. I got 2 rolls and 2 orders of nigiri and a clam miso soup. The soup was good but would have liked more than 4 clams but the broth was tasty. The nigiri is huge each peice is like two pieces of fish and not overwhelmed with sushi rice too. The fish is good quality and buttery. Will definitely order more nigiri or sashimi next time. The hand rolls are pretty good too like mini tacos but sushi and seaweed wrapper. Service was very attentive and it was nice to see the two ladies behind the counter assemble the nigiri and hand rolls. This place is definitely more value for money than the hand roll place downtown and probably equally as good fish. If you are near 620 this is your stop. read more

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There is only high-top seating at this restaurant. We are an older couple and were turned away 4/29/26. The server made no attempt to accommodate our needs. We cannot sit at a high-top table and I imagine there are many others with this disability. read more

Let's start with the good. Service was fine, waitress was nice. The fish for the nigiri tasted fresh. Decor is beautiful. 2 stars because: 1) handrolls were horrible. Overly sauced with teriyaki and mayo to the point you do not taste any of the fish. Scallop and fish were chopped in small pieces. 2) while the nigiri fish quality was good, the pieces were just too big. So instead of eating 6 different fishes/nigiri, now you eat 3 of the same fish. 3) the rice was not right. Texture was wrong, taste didn't complement the fish and everything had a huge rice to fish ratio. 4) very overpriced for what you get. $105 for 2 people. 5) everything is bar/counter seating. Not ideal for big groups. read more

Came here for lunch right around opening on a Saturday. We were the only people there for the duration of our stay, which wasn't a surprise for 11am I'd been to their location and definitely like the setup here better. More seating and an overall more welcoming vibe. The staff was very friendly, but I was seeing it at an easy time so it would be a huge red flag if they weren't I went for the 5 roll combo and a natto roll from the specials menu. As a crab over lobster person I was surprised to find the lobster roll was my clear favorite! I really like the natto roll, but for $15 I'd only try it once. It's a polarizing flavor and texture, so I'd maybe steer clear of that one if you haven't had natto before If you live in Austin and enjoy sushi this is an absolute must. We're starved for handrolls as a city and this is the only spot that satisfies the craving. If you're visiting Austin, especially if it's from somewhere quality handrolls are readily available, it's probably skippable. The quality doesn't quite stand up to similar places I've visited in other cities read more

We had a lovely date here on Friday right when the doors opened at 11 am. I don't think my six and three years old would be able to come because of the seating layout. Many of my neighborhood moms raved about their hand rolls so to support the business, it was a must to pop in for a visit. Kevin made sure we knew what we were doing and was friendly and helpful the entire time. Other staff also checked on us periodically to make sure we had a great experience. Anyway, once we marked our order on the laminated sheet, they started working. We were never rushed and they would actually check every so often to see if we finished our food before making the next roll. I ordered 3 hand rolls (scallop, crab, and yellowtail) plus the anago special to share with my husband and felt quite full. The scallop and crab handrolls were nice but the seasoning made it a little hard to taste the ingredients. The presentation of the anago was amazing and fun. However they're on the sweeter side and we're more into traditional presentations. We were well taken care of by the staff. We sat in at 11 am and left at 11:30am sharp. It's an appropriate place to grab a quick fancy lunch during the weekday. Come give them a try and support. We need more businesses here! read more

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A welcome addition to the neighborhood im the old Nik's Italian building The first thing you notice is how the restaurant is mostly stool seating around the meal prep area where you see the chefs at work. In addition to hand rolls they have sushi, nigiri, a few appetizers, and.dessert. My suhi and handrolls were very tasty and fresh. The waiter was friendly and very helpful. read more

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Amazing - sooo good! Honestly saw someone leave a bad review because the nigiri was too big which was my favorite part?!? Loved it!

Love this White glove sushi, Intimate, chill-luscious vibe. They are very passionate about prep. Bar style is very posh! Definitely worth the visit. read more

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Im not into the hand rollls but they made me some sushi at my request it was good no complaints

Didn't get any hand rolls at the restaurant but decided to order regular sushi rolls for delivery. Packaging was beautiful (wood) and the many different rolls we tried (salmon and cucumber, spicy California, dragon, avocado cucumber, etc) were all fresh and tasty, although on the sloppy side - half of the pieces fell apart once we picked them up - but overall, taste wise, absolutely worth it. Rice was perfect texture. Really looking forward to dining in. read more

Yuki Handroll Bar - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great little place for some generously sized ngiri and temaki. You have to be a proper sushi lover, not the douse everything with mayo, avocado and soy sauce type. Not a giant menu but they have some good selection of fresh fishes including kanpachi, chu toro... Hard to tell from pics but each of those ngiri is 2 regularly sized ones at any other place. Even though not one of our top favorite sushi places in Austin I am grateful for it since it's so close to where we live, and we don't have to drive to central Austin or downtown to quell our sushi cravings! read more

Yuki Handroll Bar - Unagi, kanpachi, medai - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great tasting fish and the quality is amazing! I wish they would use a plain sushi rice instead of their matcha rice. This change in the rice will make it a 10/10 and 5 star place! read more

Good quality sushi! Sure it's expensive but honestly I really enjoyed the handrolls. One word of caution, this is not a restaurant designed for kids or group conversation. This is a stool at the bar with nice atmosphere vibe. You are served directly from the chef one dish at a time which leads to good pacing. Each handroll came quickly and again tasted great. I don't think this place will work for everyone but it was unique enough that I feel enough people will like it and when I'm in the mood I too will be back. read more

Great sushi, picked wasabi available plus all wasabi is fresh wasabi, spicy mayo is great, high quality fish.

Walked in and greeted with a cheerful hello. We were explained the menu and specials. Hand rolls were suggested as was nigiri. Large portions!! Definitely recommend. . read more

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The taste of food is a bit sweet to me, over powder the freshness of fish so i cat really taste the fish. But i don't dislike the seasoning, my spouse on the other hand don't really like it, she prefer high end sushi flavor that emphasizes freshness of fish. 3.5 star will be more like it. read more

Food was fresh and delicious. Service was coutious and attentive. Also a very cute and clean place for a nice date. We will definetly be back. read more

We're biased because Nik's was one of our favorite restaurants... we were trying to be optimistic about the new business in its place but unfortunately it was a let down. The ambiance was super awkward. The menu is very small and plain.... Not to mention expensive! The rolls we got were below average. No iced tea available. I'm calling it now, the business won't last. read more

Good food, solid traditional rolls. Would like to see a spicy tuna on there but I understand that's not what they are going for.

Dropped in for lunch today. Nick took great care to explain the menu, portion sizes, and walked me through some different order combinations. Excellent service. Had 2 hand rolls and the nigiri, portion sizes are great. The inside of Yuki is set up to look like you're in a small sushi bar in Japan looking out onto the street. Cozy atmosphere. The sushi roll chef is also kind and great, but I didn't catch her name. Have already made plans to come back. read more

Place is mostly stools sitting around the kitchen area where the chefs are cooking in front of you. I like the concept as well I loved their rolls. read more

Outstanding! Portions were HUGE, wine was great. Like 3 pieces of sashimi rolled in to one!! Nick, our server was terrific. Thoroughly enjoyed this once. read more

We enjoyed our meal at Yuki Handroll Bar. The wait for a seat at the bar wasn't long (less than the 30 minutes they estimated). The rolls were fresh and delicious. read more