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    Aburi TORA

    4.5 (67 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Classy
    Upscale
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tiffany N.

    My family and I just moved to East Austin and one of the first things I wanted to do was find a go-to sushi spot. It's safe to say I have found that at Tora! The Aburi style sushi here is so simple, clean, and of high quality. The fish is fresh and prepared in a way that transports you to Japan. The conveyer belt style makes it seamless to retrieve your food straight from the kitchen and eat it at its intended temperature. The restaurant opened in February 2026 and is very modern and clean. The staff is also extremely polite, quick, and knowledgeable. You must check this place out!

    Kristine L.

    Food was great and service was very fast! My husband and I came at around 4p on a Sunday. The restaurant had only a few people. You order from a tablet and the sushi comes out through a conveyor belt. The torched sushi was pretty incredible. I recommend getting the scallops, and salmon. I also liked a few of their yuzu pieces as well. It can get pricey, but I think the sushi is worth it. They ship fresh from Japan every 3 days! Highly recommend

    Tom L.

    Normally, I take notes of what kind of food I ordered but words cannot share the level of attention, authenticity, freshness, umami, and mind bending euphoria for those that are Japanese food fanatics. I was too busy eating and being in my own mind world experience and I was so happy to be by myself because the joy that each entrée brought me was incredible. If there was a rating system higher than five, it would deserve an eight out of five. Have every single entrée the star of the dish was the rice I've been to plenty of restaurants, but the Japanese rice has to be Michelin star rated. The rice every grain was covered in seasoned perfectly. I don't recall having this much joy. The fish ultra fresh The tablet based ordering, fun and technological The delivery of the food, comes to you on a conveyor belt. Instead of reading this review, go out and try it just go. You'll thank me later.

    Lori H.

    Nice new spot that opened recently. Our server explained the dining process and checked in on us to ensured we had everything we needed. We ordered our food and drinks on the tablet, which had detailed descriptions and pictures, and then the food arrived on the conveyor belt. The entire process is quick and simple.

    Lisa H.

    I heard about this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try. It's concept is similar to Kaiten Sushi in Houston. Despite all the mixed reviews, I really enjoyed this place. The interior is very nice. All the seats are booths with an iPad you can order on. The servers here are extremely helpful and friendly. They can answer any questions you have. The food came out at a reasonable time. They have this one unique sushi called the aburi sushi. It melted in my mouth as I ate it. The sauce that they use pairs extremely well with the sushi. I loved every bite I had here.

    Aburi oshi sushi sampler
    Lisa N.

    As a Vancouverite, I was so excited to see Aburi TORA open in Austin. Salmon and ebi oshi sushi have been childhood favourites of mine, so dining here felt especially nostalgic. The restaurant is bright, clean, and inviting, and the conveyor belt adds a fun and convenient element to the experience. Service has always been great, and they also make one of the best house soy sauces I've had. I was excited to hear that they're finally selling it so customers can enjoy it at home. The menu has plenty of variety, so I'd recommend ordering a mix of dishes. You may end up being surprised by which items become your favourites.

    Scallop nigiri
    Rachel W.

    Aburi TORA is a hidden gem that I will be recommending to friends and family who seek a fun conveyor belt sushi restaurant experience. I came in for lunch and was blown away by their lunch specials. Not only are they a great value, but the quality is insane for the price. You truly feel like you're getting an upscale sushi experience without the upscale price tag. The fish quality rivals some of the best sushi spots in Austin, and I don't say that lightly. Every piece was incredibly fresh, buttery, and clean-tasting. The kind of sushi where the fish literally melts in your mouth. You can taste the care and precision in every bite. It's rare to find a place that balances affordability with this level of quality, but Aburi Tora absolutely nails it. Whether you're a sushi lover or just getting into it, this spot is a must. I'm already counting down the days until I go back.

    Rachel B.

    We went during their soft opening a bit ago and were quite impressed with the quality of the fish from this type of sushi restaurant. The restaurant is rather large (and off the beaten path on Parmer). You order from the digital pad on your table and the sushi comes via express next to the table. Service was quick. Sushi was decent. Prices were okay. We really liked the sweet potato fries. The pressed sushi is fun. The desserts were delicious. Prices add up fast because it's so easy to order just one more.

    Leila L.

    I didn't know what to expect out of this place. I went with a friend on their grand opening day. We joined the Yelp waitlist but still had to wait an additional 15 minutes after the estimated time. We got seated and the ambiance is pretty intimate. The conveyor belt feels hidden and you don't really notice sitting with other people even though there are booths everywhere. It's not super big but the mirrors are really deceiving. We ordered a good amount of sushi and small dishes. Everything was great and came out promptly. We spent about $100 between the two of us, which seemed reasonable given the amount of food. I enjoyed everything and didn't need soy sauce (which they don't recommend anyway). The menu is a little hard to use though. The interface could use some work. I imagine with more people it might be challenging to order. I also found it a little odd that we couldn't just order drinks when we were sat; we were directed to always use the tablet. Otherwise, I'm happy for this place! Would recommend for a date night!

    Christine T.

    conveyor belt sushi in a nice & modern ambiance ok and pretty fresh sushi, our favorite is the ABURI SCALLOP SUSHI (get this!), aesthetic tableware that is stoneware originally would give maybe give 1 more star, but had such a horrible INEDIBLE food... crazy they were charging $20 FOR ONE PIECE for this. It was the wagyu uni, and the meat cut was NOT wagyu. It was extremely chewy, no one could bite it and the piece looked like straight tendon/ fat. I'm in disbelief. Granted the servers were nice enough to take it off our bill, but how can you serve that!! Not only serve that, but charge an absurd amount. Sorry but won't be back nor recommend.

    Sirio B.

    A very welcome addition to the conveyor belt sushi scene in Austin, this is basically a more upscale Kura concept with handcrafted sushi. The locale is very nice, with a modern feel to it. We went around the opening and it was very clean and sleek. Ordering is done via a tablet, and sushi comes out via a track system. The sushi was good, but the portions were small. We spent about $80 and left hungry. The sushi we got was beautiful though and made with care. We also had 2 rolls never come out and had to remind our server twice to see what was going on, as they forgot after the first reminder. This left us waiting for a good 20 minutes- Which is awkward for this kind of concept. Otherwise its a welcome addition to the sushi scene. If you like Battera (pressed sushi) Aburi is worth checking out.

    Charles L.

    Love coming here. Prices are reasonable and there's quite a good amount of variety. My absolute favorite to get here is the Aburi California Roll.

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    Vivian L.

    High quality fish with delicious seasoned rice. Food is made to order and delivered on a conveyor belt. Unlike other restaurants where the food is continuously on the belt. Interior is sleek and modern. Great for casual dining or date night.

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    We went on a busy Friday, not realizing it was graduation week. We were told that it would be a…read more30-40 minute wait but honestly did not feel that way. I ordered a yuzu flavored alcoholic drink and it was delicious! That might have something to do with why the wait didn't feel so long lol! Anyways we ordered the Kome set each (amazing), o-toro (it's been so long and it was worth it), nigiri sampler and the midnight sun roll. None of them disappointed and we left with a full tummy. Service was fast and our server was great! Loved the feel of the restaurant and felt very homey. Would definitely return to try other items.

    Komé is good but could be great. The huge menu is a catch all of everything you could expect from…read moreJapanese cuisine. It's almost so much that there are too many options. Thankfully, most a very good choices! The fries are great. It's weird to start with that but they really are. Same goes for pretty much any sushi. You'll be able to taste the freshness of the fish. However, avoid the curry and katsu. My katsu can only be described as overdone. The breading tasted nearly burnt dry and banding in the meat (see my photo) shows how it was separating from being cooked too long. The curry is as disappointing as their sister restaurant. It's weak enough that I'd venture I could produce a better curry in bulk. Their menu also changes between lunch and dinner so it's possible other non sushi options are better. So do come here and enjoy the sushi, but don't venture into the other menu items. They'd really shine by focusing on a core menu with less accompanying dishes.

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    In Japanese culture, "Tancho" refers to the red crowned crane, a bird known for elegance, balance,…read moreand longevity. The name actually means "red crown," referencing the distinctive red marking on the crane's head. This symbolism is widely associated in Japan with harmony, care, and precision. Tancho's branding and design materials explain that the name reflects their philosophy of balance and thoughtful craftsmanship. Their visual identity includes two "tancho" fish swimming in harmony, representing the relationship between chef and guest. Tancho has a minimalist, sleek persona with soothing colors. Happy Hour is very affordable with items as low as $5. I had the Salmon nigiri and and was pleasantly surprised by the light and flavorful taste.

    I got the Tancho Grand Omakase takeout box. It came with the roll, tuna sashimi, sunomono salad,…read moreand nigiri pieces. I loved the nigiri pieces, all were very fresh and tender. Good pieces of fish! I also enjoyed the topping on each of them adding a nice twist to every bite. While it's not the most unique or blow your socks off quality, it is a good nigiri mix. The roll was also nice with a nice garlic crunch element layered in with the salmon and sushi rice. I like that the sushi rice is subtly sweet and tangy! The sunomono salad was pretty nice, but the sauce it came with was wonderful, especially paired with the nigiri and sushi roll. Since the sushi roll is basic, the sauce adds a nice sweet soy flavor. They also provided ponzu sauce which was more on the salty side. Overall, I enjoyed the takeout omakase box, but I don't think it's something I'd come back for until I have tried the other sushi spots in Austin.

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