I had a wonderful experience dining by myself at Kome. The servers and staff were assiduous and attentive. I was seated right away and the dinner/midday menus were explained to me. The server gave me plenty of recommendations. I ended up choosing the superfly roll and the alone together. As other reviewers said, I found alone together to be a bit underwhelming to be honest. It was just not as flavorful as the superfly, but still very good. The bbq eel on the top of the roll was so good. I LOVED the superfly though, it was super flavorful and I've never had a roll that was even close to it. I would come back to get the superfly again. Some of the appetizers sounded good but I'm a roll person so I just really wanted to try more rolls. The restaurant wasn't crowded, the interior was spacious and inviting and it was decorated beautifully. On my next trip to Austin I will definitely be back! read more

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We have been looking for our next sushi experience in Austin. After reading the reviews, I was looking forward to our visit here. This is what I would call "white people sushi." no disrespect. The food was fresh and had a touristy vibe to it. I noticed a lot of white people lounge in here and enjoying their food. I just couldn't get into it. It felt more Chuck E. Cheese or AppleBees where are you could bring your kids and family members. It's not a restaurant I would dress up and go out on the town. Don't get me wrong it's good food, but not sure I would come back. read more

Komé - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Baby let's get into it. This spot was the right pick for sure. I have been craving sushi but didn't want to go spend my mortgage on lunch. My partner came up with this place. It was a bit far for us with how bad traffic is getting in Austin, but I was down. We show up. The parking situation is a bit small I didn't see overflow anywhere but we got lucky and found a slot. We walk in and before the door even closes the host greeted us. (With a smile as well) She asked where we preferred to sit either a table or bar. We didn't care so we got places at the bar. Which was really cute. We got to see our stuff being made and everything. We got two of the lunch selections which both come with a miso soup. Which I really liked as it didn't taste over salted as most do. We also started with the veggie tempura before our mains. The tempura was nice not over caked on and still hot and fresh. The sauce it was served with was good definitely will have to have again maybe add shrimp next time. Onto the mains. Ok don't be mad but I forgot what they were called on the menu but I have added photos below. Everything was delicious and I mean everything nothing was over flavored or tasted old. It was all fresh and very tasty. We didn't get anything to drink other than water which is typical for us. So the total was way reasonable. Let's touch on the staff real quick. Our server was so kind and so patient it took us a min to figure out what we wanted but never did we feel rushed or anything. He came back numerous times to check in which I thought was very kind. Am not just with us but I noticed all tables being checked in with as well. The over all vibe with the staff is happy and excited to serve. Even if the food was not the best I feel like I would go back just for the staff. But lucky for me the food was amazing as well so now we have another place in the rotation when we wanna head out for a meal. I definitely give this a huge 5 stars If you don't believe me go try and then let me know. read more

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Komé has a very nice ambience. There's a small parking lot as well as free neighbourhood street parking. The okonomiyaki (seafood pancake) was delicious. The waiter informed us before ordering that it did not have actual seafood in it, but it still tasted very seafood-like. The chicken kara-age was pretty normal fried chicken and a little dry. I'm sure the sushi here is fantastic. I'd love to come again and try their sushi or ramen (which is only available during lunch). read more

Komé - Kara-age W/Mayo, Okonomiyaki, Tenzaru - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came for lunch on a weekday and we were seated promptly. The kids were given chopsticks with chopstick holders which I thought was a cute idea. It took us awhile to decide on what to order because everything on the menu looked so good. We shared an order of chicken karaage and vegetable/shrimp tempura. The chicken karaage was tender, juicy, and flavorful while the tempura was perfectly crispy. I got the beef curry which came with a vegetable croquette. Hubby had the sushi lunch (tuna, yellowtail, salmon, striped bass and shrimp nigiri, miso soup, and choice of one lunch roll-crunchy dynamite) and a bowl of tonkotsu soup with noodles ($3 for soup and $3 for noodles) since he couldn't decide. The beef curry was good and was great on a cold fall day. The croquette also went well with the curry. Hubby surprisingly scarfed down all of the food he ordered and enjoyed every last bite. I also had sencha tea which came in a teapot. I got a few refills so it was worth ordering. read more

Nigiri - come for the nigiri - best neighborhood sushi restaurant that won't have you dropping $300 on a dinner for 2 I am a sushi snob - and if you enjoy solid service and consistent quality - this is your new Austin sushi restaurant of choice read more

My family and I came here on a Friday evening while it was pouring outside. We came around 6:30pm and there was a wait time of about 30 minutes because place was packing. It's one of my favorite places I've eaten in Austin so far! The waitress was so lovely, sweet, and seemed genuinely passionate about the food here and it was contagious. I also loved everything we ate- which included the katsuo appetizer, curry noodle, squid, and eel box. The only thing to note is that the eel box is not an actual bento box like I thought, it's basically eel sushi- about 6 pieces for $24, which was a bit expensive and not filling enough, but very fresh and tasty. read more

The Karaage was not my favorite. Tasted very dry and almost burnt. Sushi was definitely better but I thought it was mediocre, not bad but not the best in Austin. The food was decent but not worth an hour wait. Service was excellent. The waitress was very attentive. Food was brought out very quickly. It's a very cute spot. Definitely a nice and fun vibe! read more

Komé - Superfly, Summertime - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I rounded this down from 3.5 stars. I used to go here on the rare occasion several years ago, and it's nice to see them bounce back after the pandemic. The sushi tastes fresh, and they have many options to choose from on their menu whether you want curry, sushi rolls, or a bento meal. I recommend the chirashi don if you want a variety of fish and don't mind splurging a little. I will comment that their miso soup is really watery and bland. Their prices are on the higher end. Service is prompt and wait staff were fine. Give this place a try if you're looking for a casual lunch date. read more

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What amazing food and service!! I had the Komé bento box and it was more than I could eat and every bite was the highest quality. This a definite must go. read more

Komé is a solid Japanese spot! We went for a mid-day meal, during which there is a limited menu that doesn't include sashimi or nigiri (They specified this when we walked in, which I appreciated). The service was good, and the vibe was pretty casual. I definitely want to go back one day for the other menus! Food Notes: - Korokke: Crispy panko exterior. Comes piping hot. - Komé Fries: Hot and crispy fries. Delicious honey wasabi aioli that was strong on the wasabi. - Alone Together (signature roll): One of the best rolls I've had! Generous amount of fish. - Tenzaru (chilled soba noodles): Well cooked noodles. Came with the usual mix-ins, plus a quail egg which I liked. Tempura shrimp was a nice addition. read more

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Finally a good nigiri spot in austin- i didnt get to try last time because the wait was so long but this time wasn't too bad- it was like a 25min wait on a thursday night. I'd say the wait is worth it because the nigiri is priced super well for austin and the quality is really there. The uni market price wasnt bad at all either. All the food here is pretty authentic as well - especially the soba- they even give u quail egg on the side to mix it in and its perfect (although i wish the sauce was served cold). The fried stuff was good as well like the karage but i would pass on the shumai here. I recommend getting nigiri or sashimi bc its super fresh. Its a small restaurant but perfect for a night out and feels cozy. read more

Komé - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got the chance to. They are currently only doing take out (order online and curbside pick-up, no dine-in). We ordered the lunch combo with the tarantula roll, the sashimi sampler, and the karaage chicken bento box. - tarantula roll: really big, stuffed rolls with tempura shrimp and soft shell crab. The toppings were all very yummy and it wasn't too saucy. Very good - Sashimi sampler: big pieces of fresh fish (3 each of tuna, salmon and yellow tail). I especially liked the salmon and yellowtail: so fresh, fatty, and soft. -Karaage chicken: was sorta of disappointing because it was kind of dry (even though it was chicken thigh pieces), but it was very well seasoned. The chicken also wasn't as crispy as I had hoped, but it was a big portion and a lot of food Overall, pretty good place, and I will probably be back for just the sushi! read more

Komé - Tarantula, Kara-ag Bento, sashimi sampler - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The best place to get sushi in Austin! They have fun fusion rolls and the service is always great. It's one of my favorite places to dine in Austin:) read more

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Komé is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Austin. It's fresh, authentic, and delicious. I think the atmosphere is casual but you know you'll get great service and food. You can either order everything on a tab on your phone, or you can order with the waiter. My favorites are the rolls. The shishito peppers are SPICY so be careful. I've had better chicken karage. And the drinks are good too. Plenty of parking in the parking lot. I didn't make a reservation whenever I came here but there was like a quick 5-10 minute wait. read more

If you're coming in on the weekend be prepared for a 30 to 60 minute wait. The vibes inside the restaurant are very welcoming. Kind of congested if you ask me but overall the food was amazing especially the Kome wings specifically sweet chili flavor. I honestly would recommend these wings over majority wing restaurants around town. We wanted to get Raman, but apparently they don't serve Raman during dinner which was a bummer. We got sushi instead, and I don't want to butcher the other appetizer name, but it was great as well. read more

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Food was so delicious, prices were fair enough, and the service was great! Plus the presentation was so cute and the little restaurant was pretty aesthetic! read more

Komé - Tonkotsu ramen (7.5/10), Homemade Gyoza (7/10), Tarantula Roll (8.5/10) - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came to Austin for the first time with my wife for her birthday . We came here because it was recommended . We came in here for her birthday dinner and order a bottle of sake (750ml) for 4 people and the new waitress in training punch in it as a shot. I don't know who this guy is but he brought us only a shot . He told us it was a misunderstanding and how many glasses with the bottle and I just was kidding with him and said " you can just bring a straw with the bottle." They motherfucker couldn't take a joke and end up bringing us 2 shots of sake and cut us off . We came here to celebrate my wife birthday and cause he must having a bad day and couldn't take a joke he single handed ruined my wife birthday . DONT COME HERE IF YOU PLANNING TO CELEBRATE WITH DRINKS . After we had issues with the drinks, the waitress stop coming around. Horrible customer service. read more

Komé - Horrible service and this was the bill - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went in around 6:30 on a Wednesday evening with two friends and we were seated after ~5 min - I think they just needed to clear a table for us. We ordered the takoyaki, the kome fries, the soba noodles, the sashimi sampler, and the spooky roll. The takoyaki was pretty standard takoyaki which is pretty good. I quite enjoyed the kome fries; they were crispy and waffle shaped and the wasabi aioli it came with was super good imo. The soba noodles were pleasant; we had asked our server to bring two extra bowls of broth which she was kind enough to do and explained how to eat it which was super helpful. The sashimi sampler was perfect to split between 3 people as it's 3 pieces per fish. I do think the actual size of the sashimi was a little small but it was super soft and just felt of higher quality whereas average sushi spots would probably have bigger sashimi pieces but less soft/melt-in-your-mouth. My favorite was the one that had a yuzu dressing on top (can't remember if it was yellowtail or striped bass). Finally, the spooky roll was pretty good; the spicy tuna inside added a nice kick of flavor. Overall it was a nice experience, but I will say, I did not leave feeling full, which is not surprising when everything is being shared. Also there is a parking lot as well as street parking available. Of the items that I tried, I'd recommend the kome fries, some type of sashimi (doesn't have to be the sampler as long as quality is the same across the board), and the spooky roll if you're looking for a good roll. read more

Sharing many plates to try as much of the menu as possible is my favorite way to eat, and the portions here are perfect for just that! 3 of us shared the okanomiyaki, the tarantula roll, the salmon collar, the trio of torched nigiri, seaweed salad and the scallop carpaccio. I would order everything again aside from the scallops, which weren't very flavorful. Overall It's a dynamic and balanced menu, ideal both for folks who enjoy more classic Japanese fare as well as more adventurous eats. read more

The food is good, and the people are friendly. I have to say, i am looking for the "great" in the fish department and the price/food ratio was a little unbalanced, but i would come again and try something different. It was only my first time and would like to give other items on the menu a try. read more

It's been ages since my husband and I last hit up Kome in Austin--back in our college days, actually! The place looks even better now with the updated decor and vibe. Service was spot-on; we got seated as soon as the table was ready, and our toddler was happily entertained with crayons. The food came out fast, and the prices are pretty decent for Austin. We were so hungry that we completely forgot to snap any pics! My husband went for the vegetable tempura and tonkotsu ramen, and I grabbed a bento box to share with our little one. The portions were perfect for us. But... the food wasn't quite as amazing as we remembered. The ramen broth was a bit too salty for our taste, and the sushi was just okay. Still, Kome is a solid spot for a quick, affordable lunch, and it's super kid-friendly! read more

Authentic Japanese food. The food quality is always great. Wide menu with lots of variety. Good ambiance. A popular place that is always packed. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent all the way around. Craft sushi specials are Omakasi level. The staff is very attentive. read more

Komé - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I hadn't been to Kome since before covid. I remembered how great the food was, service and ambiance. I can verify even after so many years Kome is still at the heart one of the best fresh sushi spots in Austin! The katsou, madai,hamachi, Hama toro and maguro we yummy! My husband had the tonkotsu Ramen and can't wait til we go back. I am looking forward to the next flight I have out of Austin as Kome is my new spot to eat at before I fly out. read more

The food was a little bit expensive, but I was quite impressed with everything. A lot of the dishes tasted really authentic and the flavors and textures were perfect. My favorite was the raw octopus and that was a small portion for six bucks but you slowly eat it and it's well worth the money. The tempura and the dipping soda were amazing and refreshing as well. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

Komé is a tried and true Austin spot. It's a popular and solid choice for a variety of Japanese offerings. The restaurant has been through a lot of changes in recent years but continues to evolve and put out quality meals with friendly service. The menu changes based on the time of the day - I think lunchtime has the best options (bento, gyu-don, beef curry, ramen, katsu) and will keep my fingers crossed to be able to order the same items during dinner service. Go-to dinner dishes include the shumai, toro-taku (no shiso), takoyaki, chazuke, kama and the nigiri specials. There also used to be a duck soba that was delicious! Overall, very family friendly and a crowd pleaser. No reservations so come early or prepare to wait. read more

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This place is very beautiful inside. The hosts in front were also very nice. You can see the chefs making sushi for you in the front. I came in at 3pm on a Wednesday. It wasn't busy which was great. We were a table of 4 and were sat down immediately. Our waitress tried to give us some recommendations but didn't really give us recommendations. She said to try one dish but another dish was better and it really just depended on what we liked. It didn't help us decide what to choose. I ended up choosing the pork belly chasu rice bowl. I've had this rice bowl at other places so I know what to expect. WRONG. My rice bowl had no sauce so I had to add soy sauce. The bowl needed more flavor from the pork belly that was braised rather than the yuzu that was super evident in it. I just wish it had more sauce from the pork belly. My friend ordered the salmon box and the waitress forgot the wasabi. She told us she would be back but didn't come back until we asked her about it again. Our table had flies around it as well that was hovering near our table. I'm not sure if that day I went was an off day cause I came here on a recommendation but this was my experience! read more

Komé - Pork belly rice bowl - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here on for lunch on Wednesday. Even if around 3pm, there were a good amount of customers here. All the servers were very welcoming. It is a pretty big space and traditional Japanese style decor inside. there are also tables and sushi counter. I had Shoyu ramen and the broth was very flavorful and great toppings with bamboo shoots, Naruto, pork, egg and green onions. I'd love to try their sushi next time! read more

Komé - Shoyu Ramen. - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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At $24, this was hardly the most frugal lunch special, but the food and service was outstanding!

Honestly I was torn about how to rate this place. The ambience is cute and service was very attentive and nice, and did nothing "wrong". The food on the other hand was not great, and I felt my rating should reflect that. I ordered a sushi lunch with a toro taku roll and tamago. The rice in the sushi was cold and slightly hard. All the fish was cold and some were slightly chewy. The toro at least was more buttery as you'd hope it would be, but I've had better quality of even the simple fish at other cheaper places. read more

Komé - Sushi lunch with toro taku roll - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

my husband and I came here for lunch. We were seated quickly. Their sushi pieces were delicious but the rolls were just meh. Service was very fast and food came out pretty quick. we ordered spicy scallops (my favorite), ankimo, fatty salmon, fatty yellowtail, uni (japanese and canadian), and ikura. we also ordered the eel don and fried oysters... The fried oysters were meh. Not worth it. We will be back for their sushi pieces! read more

Komé - spicy scallops, fatty salmon, uni (japan and canadian), ankimo, ikura, tamago, miso salmon, and fatty yellowtail - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came for a Saturday dinner and there was a wait time of 30 minutes which wasn't super fun but they have a bar where you can grab a drink while you wait which helped. It's not the cheapest meal in Austin but it's very solid. Prices were pretty reasonable (1x sake nigiri = $3, not bad). It's pretty much tapas style here which is always fun since it means you get to try a bunch of stuff. The ebi fry was good. The nigiri and rolls are good. The shumai was fine but can be skipped. All in all, my summary of Komé is that it's probably where I'm going to go when I need a Japanese food fix. read more

Nice ambiance, nice spot on airport boulevard. Great options, careful preparation. Nice central Austin sushi option! Service was simple and efficient. read more

Been looking forward to trying Komé for so long and finally had the chance to do so after they were takeout only for so long with Covid. First off, the ambiance is great - not stuffy and not super casual. Warm hand towels are a nice touch. We had the sashimi special, the trio roll and the Endo in NY roll. The fish was really fresh overall. I didn't love the sashimi with the hanger. Mostly because it lacked flavor. The Endo was unique, but not the most filling without rice. The showstopper was the trio roll, definitely the most straightforward but the fish was great. It's a little pricey for what you actually get, but I'd definitely return. read more

i'd recommend this place if you're looking for a casual restaurant with really good quality! we were able to walk in and get seated immediately! my fav dishes were the sashimi sampler (especially the suzuki/ striped bass), alone together & sunshine rolls, & their katsuo nigiri (bonito, ponzu jelly, garlic chip)! read more

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Can't wait to be back at Komé and not forget my ID! Will explain in a bit.. We stopped by for my birthday dinner - very impromptu, but heard this place was the bomb and was craving sushi. The restaurant has a parking lot and despite it looking so busy from a distance, we were able to find parking right away. It was around 7pm on a Sunday night and it was busy, our wait time was estimated to be around 40 min and they weren't wrong, got seated 40 min later! Though it felt like we waited for a while, we were with our friends so didn't mind wait, since we did a lot of catch up. While waiting, a lot of people were ordering the "I love yozu much" (lemonade fresh looking cocktail) and I knew that was what I was going to get! Fast forward to getting seated and ordering drinks, unfortunately, I wasn't able to order the drink because I had left my ID at home, they wouldn't even accept a picture of it, so heads up here! It was my own fault, but it didn't take away the awesome experience we had. Our waitress shared recommendations and we went with the Tarantula Surf n Turf and the Sunshine rolls - all delicious! My favorite one was the Sunshine with the Tarantula coming in second. The steak on the Surf n Turf was a bit tough. I'm not a sushi expert, but they all tasted fresh and I'd come back and bring all of my family and friends here, AND remind them on bringing their ID! Ha! read more

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Finally able to check out Komé on Saturday for lunch with a friend. We were seated without a wait but beat the crowd because it got busy pretty quickly. I ordered a shumai ($5 for 5 pieces) and a sushi lunch which comes with miso soup for $22. The soup and shumai weren't as salty as I've had elsewhere. Not bad, just surprising. The sushi was good quality and the taste was definitely there. My friend had a veggie roll that was very good. Will definitely return! read more

Komé - Miso Soup and Shumai - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I took my dad here for his birthday. Although they didn't do anything special to celebrate, we had an excellent time. The food is incredible and comes out as ready. Everything is delicious, made from scratch and comes out quickly. Loved everything we ordered. We did not have a reservation but we're able to get in quickly. read more

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Still going strong with great ambiance and out of this world sushi and rolls. As with most service based businesses, the experience slipped slightly due to several hiccups with our order, but we are pretty forgiving people- especially with food this good. read more

Komé - Goodness - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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