Uchiba offers a fantastic lunch deal that lets you choose your own appetizer and main course for a…read moregreat price. I always go for the hama chili--it's fresh, flavorful, and consistently hits the spot. The lunch special is a great way to enjoy Uchiba without committing to a longer or more expensive dinner. Lunch aside, Uchiba is also an excellent choice for a date night or special occasion. I came here with my then-fiancé to celebrate our engagement, and the staff went out of their way to make the evening feel extra special. Their thoughtful service made an already memorable occasion even more meaningful. Overall, Uchiba combines great food, a fun atmosphere, and genuinely attentive hospitality. Whether you're stopping by for the lunch deal or celebrating an important milestone over dinner, it's a spot I'd happily recommend and return to.

Went to Uchiba for dinner today and it was quite yummy and a good ambiance on the patio (which is…read moredog friendly!) It's upscale sushi and izakaya. Our favorites were the Hama chili (yellowtail dish), the otoro (fatty tuna) and the hot rock Wagyu beef. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable of the menu and what pairs well together, very friendly to our dog, and overall just a delight. They even offered a few dishes complimentary. The menu is on the pricier side but we want to come back for happy hour omakase.

I took my husband here for a belated birthday on 4th of July for lunch. I was able to book a…read morereservation on the 1st of July pretty easily. The place was really nice and modern! The staff were super friendly and they even got provided a birthday treat for my husband. The food and drinks were delicious! Now that I've been to the one in Austin, I want to go to the one in Dallas since it's closer to home. Thank you for a great afternoon!

My favorite place for sushi and to go on a date. This was where I first had the guts to eat sea…read moreurchin and eel, despite growing up in Hawaii and catching them all the time as a kid. The way they run Uchi is so much fun and makes you just want to try all these new things. We had sake to drink and seeded beef steak on a lava rock. It's a special place for special occasions.

Toshokan is honestly one of my favorite omakase experiences I've ever had!! The entire experience…read moreis just so unique from start to finish. It's located inside what I think is a mini golf place (or some kind of entertainment venue haha), and the restaurant itself is hidden behind a bookshelf like a speakeasy. I had never heard of the place before, but I thought the whole concept was SO cool. The omakase itself is incredibly intimate with only a handful of seats, which makes the entire experience feel really personal. Chef and his small team are all so warm and welcoming, and one of my favorite parts was that they actually encourage everyone to get to know each other throughout the meal. It ended up feeling like one big group dinner rather than everyone quietly eating their own meal. My friend and I were even watching the Super Bowl with everyone during our seating, which made the night even more fun! The fish was, of course, phenomenal. Every piece was prepared with so much care and precision, and you could really tell how passionate Chef is about his craft. I'd say the menu falls somewhere in the middle between a super traditional Edomae omakase and a more modern, creative one, which I personally loved. Everything felt incredibly thoughtful without being overly experimental. I also have to give a shoutout to their cocktail program because every drink we had was AMAZING! I don't even think there's a traditional drink menu. Instead, their bartender just asked each of us what kinds of flavors we usually like and created custom cocktails based on our preferences. Every single drink she made for my friends and me was SO good and paired perfectly with the meal. One thing to keep in mind is that each seating is pretty long--we were there for close to three hours! It definitely felt like an experience rather than just dinner, but honestly, the time flew by because everyone was chatting, eating, and having such a great time. It is definitely on the expensive side, but for the quality of the fish, the hospitality, and the overall experience, I thought it was absolutely worth it. One of my favorite little details was that the room is filled with Chef's personal belongings, books, and little collectibles, which makes the space feel so cozy and lived in. He genuinely welcomes guests to ask him about anything in the room, and you can tell he's just such a well-rounded and passionate person. More than anything, this was just such a FUN omakase experience!! If you're looking for something that's intimate, interactive, and a little different from your typical omakase, I can't recommend Toshokan enough!

Toshokan is one of those Austin gems that feels like you've stumbled into another world. Luckily I…read moresnagged a reservation a few weeks in advance. Tucked away inside a mini golf course and hidden behind a bookshelf, the whole experience has this playful speakeasy energy before you even sit down. Once you step inside, the interior immediately transports you to the late‑night streets of Tokyo--moody lighting, intimate vibes, and that cinematic feeling like something special is about to happen. There are 6 seats. My boyfriend and I had such a fun, personal experience. The staff were incredible--warm, engaging, and genuinely excited to guide us through each course. The food itself was delicious, beautifully crafted, and felt customized in a way that made the night feel unique to us. It's the kind of omakase that doesn't take itself too seriously while still delivering seriously good dishes. I also highly recommend the sake and cocktail pairing. The bartender customizes it based on your preferences. I told her my favorite drink is an espresso martini and she made this really fun espresso, strawberry latte concoction. There is also a special house sake with an homage to the owner's cat. I love those personal details. It's always a great time at Toshokan, and I'll definitely be back again. PS it's a great place to celebrate your birthday or special occasion! They broke out a guitar to serenade me lol

This place was amazing!…read more We tried both Sushi & Yakitori. Both great! The sushi tasted incredibly fresh and the Yakitori was cooked to perfection. Their fatty salmon was so juicy and I'm still thinking about it. Drool! I also had the fuku mule! I don't typically like spiced drinks but this one was nice and really tasty! My husband enjoyed his beers too. The service was nice as well. We sat at the bar so it was nice to order with the sushi chefs directly. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice. We went early around 5pm before the rush because we were headed to a wedding celebration and it was a good time to sit down and eat. Parking can be validated if you park in the parking garage. You just have to ask for it.

I so dearly want to give this place a 4. It's cute, in a kind of banal way, and the food offerings…read moreare diverse despite a few limitations. Maybe next time. Our biggest issue was that we were seated at 8:15 and told half an hour later that they were closing an hour early and enforcing last call. Beyond that, they were gracious as could be given a staff that was making good on what they said and mostly minding their closing duties. The menu here is good, not great, and the prices are all over the place. The alcohol offering is most dissatisfying, the portions paltry, and the off-menu ube-misu was barely good enough to make up for the loss.

Delicious! Came here with my husband for the first time to celebrate our anniversary!…read more Sushi Bar is a hidden speakeasy inside Golden Ace. I've had sushi omakase before and what stands out about this one is that there's lots of fusion and spice (jalapeño, ginger, etc.) I actually wanted to come because I thought it was related to Pasta Bar, but it turns out the owners of Pasta Bar used to work here but split and created their own Scratch restaurants (Sushi by Scratch, Pasta Bar). Not related, but still really yummy! Reservations are needed and it's prepaid. There are other add-ons and drinks that you can pay for in person. They invite you to have a complimentary drink 30 min before the reservation-Silk Road-a mix of yuzu, sake, coconut, etc. Very smooth and sweet! I like it. We were seated with other couples and it's an intimate space (8 spots). Since it was our anniversary, we were the only ones that got a paper menu of what we ate. That was surprising as other omakases give everyone the menu regardless of the occasion. There are three chefs preparing the sushi, and the entire service was pretty fast. We spent an hour 30 min here. I liked that there was bottomless salad with seaweed and the like. There was one chef who kept refilling my salad, which I appreciated. Keep in mind, if I didn't keep on eating the salad, I probably wouldn't have been full. Another surprise is that there are no chopsticks. You wipe your hands with one towel and eat the sushi and salad with your hands. My favorites are madai (sea bream) and hotate (scallop). They have a smooth and smokey flavor. We spent about $500 for two. This is downtown, so you'll have to find paid street parking or garage.

Had an amazing experience with Sushi bar celebrating our anniversary with my wife! I highly…read morerecommend booking in advance if you choose the omakase option but be aware that there's a no show full price fee and a mandatory 22% service charge when you dine in. Parking is also challenging since it's in downtown Austin. They don't have a valet outside nor validating parking. So only options are on street/parking garage nearby. The great experience - the restaurant decorations and styling are modern and simply. We chose to do the 17 course omakase option and it was definitely worth trying! Since we were early to our reservation, we were greeted with complimentary cocktail -Silk Road, it was mixed with sake, coconut, and other ingredients. I don't usually like sweet cocktail but this Silk Road is really refreshing. On to the omakase, all the dishes are flavourful and it has its "own twist" (fusion). I normally don't enjoy fusion food but sushi bar has elevated it to the next level! I especially enjoyed the Hotate (scallop), A5 wagyu, and Madai (sea bream) - the scallop is fresh and lightly torched; A5 wagyu, no introduction needed, melted in your mouth; sea bream is flavourful and "smooth". Highly recommend giving sushi bar a try! It is definitely a great splurge for an occasional celebration.

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

Came here to celebrate two birthdays (July 11), and upon being seated, we immediately noticed the…read morerestaurant was exceptionally warm. We asked our server if something was wrong since the AC didn't seem to be working, and behold, she answered yes--they were having AC issues! Thank goodness it wasn't a typical Texas triple-digit day outside. I started with a neat pour of Suntory (whisky), followed by a refreshing lychee martini, the cucumber sunomono, and the pan-seared duck breast for my main dish. We finished off the night sharing the matcha crème brûlée. The food and drinks themselves were great. However, service was a bit slow overall; I had to ask for the status of my main dish and had to flag our server down when we wanted another round of drinks. Decent ambiance considering the circumstances, but I guess this was just their "off night."

Update: My fourth visit at Tsuke Edomae still blows me away every time. Chef Mike continues his…read morecreativity and curated a lovely menu with new additions. The stars of the show were the freshwater eel, monkfish liver, and Firefly squid. I'm looking forward to my next adventure here. Courses: - Meji maguro - young tuna - Miso marinated rockfish with chives - Ankimo Monkfish Liver - Chutoro medium belly tuna - Freshwater eel with eel sauce and roasted seaweed - Jack Mackerel - Amaebi Striped sweet shrimp - Firefly squid with cucumber - Deep ocean nodoguro with daikon ponzu - Japanese sardine - Akami chutoro otoro handroll - Uni sea urchin (add-on) - Otoro fatty tuna (add-on) - Sashimi golden cuddlefish - Tiger prawn - Miso soup - Boiled saltwater eel unagi (careful with this one, the little spikes of bones can be an off texture) - Masago egg - Brandy Ice Cream with Royce Chocolate and Strawberries

We had such an incredible experience at this omakase spot. It was truly one of the best I've ever…read morebeen to. Every course was beautifully crafted and thoughtfully presented. The uni was absolutely divine!! Melted in my mouth, so buttery and rich. The unagi nigiri was another standout. It is easily one of the best I've ever had. It was perfectly balanced with that smoky-sweet glaze. I also loved the creative garnishes on top of each nigiri, every detail added depth and personality to the dish. You can tell the chef truly cares about his work. Even something as simple as the cucumber salad blew me away. It's amazing how they were able to take something so ordinary and transform it into a dish that was refreshing, palate-stimulating, and full of flavor. We came here to celebrate my husband's birthday, and the experience was made even more special when they surprised us with sake on the house. At the end, he even got to cut a strawberry with a giant knife, making it such a fun, memorable touch! The chef was incredibly warm and friendly, and the cozy atmosphere paired with the relaxing music made the whole evening feel intimate and homey.

We stopped by Sunday night for all night happy hour and tried all the specials!!…read more Loved the nigiri - the tuna was delicious!! We also tried the tempura mushrooms - really good but not my fave veggie Wagyu beef skewers were our favorite!! And get the churros - amazing honestly! Fun miso caramel sauce Service was good but unfortunately the ac was out when we came so it was a bit warm inside But overall we will def come back and do another happy hour!

Definitely do not sleep on this place! Every single thing…read morehere was absolutely incredible. The ambience was absolutely gorgeous. The space is right on rainy and is super intimate and adorable. Every single item we ordered on the food menu was top-notch. My favorite bites. Definitely were the Hamachi Crudo and the tuna bites. We came here for happy hour and had an absolutely incredible time so pretty much the entire menu for a fraction of the costs Their service was also absolutely incredible. I would 100% recommend this place.