Parking lot is very small so you may have to park on the street in front of homes. This is a very good Japanese American styled restaurant. My ramen was stuck together in a clump. The meatballs in the bento box were hard and way over cooked. Service was very friendly and nice. We will come back and give them another chance. read more

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Very traditional styled restaurant with wonderful servers to help answer questions you may have. All their dishes are family style so just be careful when ordering that you don't get stuffed before your last plates come out, like we did! read more

Yummmmy ramen! My friend and I got the miso ramen, I got the spicy + kimchi and she got the regular, both were really good! I wish they had pork slices but there was only ground pork. We also got the sushi lunch combo will Gogo roll $12 and it was good. The eel was the best flavor! The service was good too! read more

Komé - Sushi lunch special $12 with gogo roll sauce on the side - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love Kome! It's good for almost every occasion. It's consistent, casual, clean, comfortable and DELICIOUS. It's about time Austin has affordable, scrumptious sushi. I'm pretty sushi savvy, and Kome does a top-notch job (without breaking the bank). The lunch menu is better than the dinner menu, in my opinion. There's more bang for your buck. Regardless, if you're looking for an interesting date place, the dinner menu is a great option. The staff is helpful, honest and patient. They provide really excellent service. Two thumbs way up! read more

Wonderful place for your date night! Try to come before the dinner rush to avoid waiting for a long time. I've waited both times but you can order drinks while you wait, and they added a nice outdoor seating area so it's not too bad! Not ideal for large groups. We ordered the beef carpaccio, age-dashi tofu, dynamite chicken, and various sushi rolls. Everything was delicious and the portions were just right! 4 stars because the atmosphere...too loud- I could barely hear my boyfriend from across the table. read more

Remember in Beerfest when the guys taste that beer for the first time and one guys says " We could freeze it into ice blocks and skate on it and melt it in the spring time and drink it!" because the beer was pretty damn magical. Well that's how I feel about Kome... the rolls, the service, the drinks, the atmosphere...It's pretty much my sushi-crush. Honestly, everything we ate was marvelous, the Agedashi was a generous portion and totally perfect. The sake (which was titled something like Snow Princess or Pink Swan .. idk) was easily consumed as a perfect accompaniment to The Austin Roll and the Midnight Sun roll we inhaled. Plus, it was a good sized seaweed salad! A miracle as seaweed salad goes! Finally, a shout out to the service, our server, whose name I cannot remember, was a total rockstar. He was friendly, attentive (but not like weird attentive...you know, like someone who comes over every 3 seconds to ask how the ice in your water is...), he was funny, and generally a great server. He should be epically commended for his work and Kome should be happy he represents them! So yea, 5 stars.... and now after all this, I'm gonna have to go eat some Kome. read more

I'm probably not the best person to review sushi granted how 1) white I am 2) I just started eating the delicacy a few years ago, and 3) I have a difficult time articulating flavors to their full potential... That said, Kome is the best sushi I've had in Austin so far. I'm yet to try the pricey Uchi(ko) restaurant(s), and my all time favorite sushi 'rants are home in SA, but Kome sets the bar pretty high in capital city. Fresh fish, wonderful sauce, comprehensive menu, EH beer selection. Step ya beer game up, Kome. 5/5, would go back, would eat more sushi, would take a few free rolls if they loved my Yelp review so much. read more

This sushi restaurant is a favorite of my brothers and he wanted to take me there while I was in town. Besides the food being absolutely delicious, the dinning experience is an absolute delight. Everyone from the sushi chefs, to the wait staff have such a pleasant attitude while working. No one seemed to be stressed out or overworked and this was in the middle of high volume dinner hours. I can't remember anywhere I've ever eaten where the staff positive energy only enhances your dinning experience. Let me also say that I'm not a fan of sushi, but there are a number of excellent dinner options available for the non- adventurous like myself. Lots of chicken and beef entrées on the menu such as the Dynamite Chicken and Yakiniku-Kushi beef skewers. You should definitely try this place if you are in the Austin area. read more

Komé - Yakiniku-Kushi beef skewers. Absolutely delicious. - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Meh I went with my friend to check this place out. We only ordered sushi dishes not much else, but based on the other reviews maybe we should have ordered something else. 3.5/5 read more

This is arguably my favorite sushi place in Austin. I love the food. The salmon belly sashimi is probably my favorite thing on the menu. Good prices for good portions. And when my sashimi wasn't cut right, they brought out a fresh cut and made sure we were happy. Service is stellar - Especially SOPHIE. If you go, just ask for her. She's awesome and knows the entire menu inside and out. Need a recommendation? She's your gal! And did I mention they have sushi happy hour?! M-Th 5-6. Small window, but worth it! Also, their ice cream is phenomenal. The owner makes it himself with no dairy. Sophie brought out some Vietnamese coffee ice cream and I was in heaven. Basically everything is phenomenal. Go. read more

TL;DR: good Japanese grill (Yaki-min), sub par sushi house; unreliable service; loud. I've had a mixed bag of experiences at Kome. Always one thing constant: it's loud. Don't go there if you plan to have a conversation. The good experiences. Going on large groups and ordering from the grill menu. The grilled salmon sounds boring on the menu, but it is phenomenal. The Iya Yaki is a whole squid on ginger, sounds great, and it's also great. When it comes to their sushi menu, I'm significantly less impressed (I've tried several in Tokyo, NYC, SF and Austin; and of wide price ranges). Kome is just mediocre. They attempt to be visually pleasant, but low quality seafood, and unskilled cuts ruined it. Their "toro" was insipid, not even comparing to other's regular tuna. (There is great sushi at their price point in Austin, so no excuses.). Also their seaweed salad is consistently overly sweet (?!?). Now, service is something I value. And unfortunately wait staff cared more about socializing with large parties (better tips?), than serving our smaller groups of one or two. Also on the bright side, they open until late. read more

We went here without a reservation on a Saturday night (2 of us); there was a 30-minute wait but plenty of bench seating in the waiting area, and good people-watching as the place was bustling. It was clear the staff was hustling but competent/confident. Got seated in the back room where it was quiet. Server was knowledgeable and professional and maybe even a little *too* excited. Farm Salad was large and tasty. Gyoza was great. Specialty roll was excellent. Recommended! read more

First time visiting this place 8/8/19, Our server Kristen was really sweet. A bit too noisy for a first date trying to get to know each other. Food was delicious, not sure if it was pricey or not since I didn't see the bill. I live up north and I don't believe I'll make a trip back. Wish I had taken photos but would've been a bit rude on a date. read more

Great sushi lunch combo 12 bucks. Fish taste great and their rice is cooked right. -1 star for that over cooked chicken karage. If you want to get the outside crisp then you will have to make a little bit larger chunks of chicken. read more

My family and friends have been coming to Kome since the original location opened. Tonight we are still waiting for a table for six after seeing all all people who came in 30 minutes plus after us get sat as four and two tops side by side. Only after I brought this up to the hostess area they went started to help us. Nice rebound but still this should be run better. It took an hour and a half total and we got here before 6. Our service once we got to the table was the back to what we enjoy about Kome. read more

Amazing place. Perfect for date night. The service was great! A very welcoming environment. Oh and the sushi was great Highly recommend. read more

Komé - Crunchy Dynamite Roll & Summer Time Roll - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I love small plates! They're ideal for the chronically indecisive. The egg omelette with green onions and mayo (can't remember what it was called) was delicious, although the portion was a bit to large. We also tried the Camanbert Tempura, Shumai, and a handful of rolls. All very good. We were seated immediately just before 7pm on a friday. Thank goodness, because it got really busy after we were seated. The staff was incredibly friendly, if not a bit absent minded. We waited a while for our check and I felt bad for those who were waiting in the entryway for a table. The food came fast, though, so I'm not docking the score. I will definitely be back. Sit at the sushi bar! It's surprisingly cozy. read more

We went to Kome around dinner time, expecting to have some good, nice ramen on a cold evening. Unfortunately they only serve ramen around lunch time, so we had to order their other dishes. The place itself is a pretty cool, gave a hip, trendy atmosphere perfect for a date. There was no wait at all when we came, but it was on a weekday evening. First we started with couple rolls (one of them is Longhorn roll, can't remember the other one) and their takoyaki. Takoyaki was GOOD, Longhorn roll is also pretty good, but the other roll tastes just so-so to me. We finished off with Tonpei Yaki, which took quite a while to come. We were getting anxious but it was worth the wait, the Tonpei Yaki was really good. It was basically an omelet with pork and cabbage with mayonnaise-like sauce. Among the four dishes that we tried, I would definitely recommend their Takoyaki and Tonpei Yaki. The only downside is that their dishes are pretty small and even after 4 dishes we had to go to a yogurt place to get some dessert. Be prepared to order quite a few dishes, especially if you get a big eater in your party. read more

You like "real" sushi(raw), go here. You want noodles go here, you want great service, go here. read more

Komé - Their food is art. - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Delicious. From the sushi to the ramen to gyu-don to the onigiri, this place is awesome! The food here is so good, my 8 year old is now a sushi fan. Every time we go, she gets (and devours!) the Crunchy Dynamite roll. One of the items few folk seem to know about is the genmaisha tea. Had never had green tea with roasted rice brown rice, but it is definitely a favorite now. The locale itself is fairly small, and to our experience it is always busy. It does get pretty loud in there. I'm not sure why it's classified as not good for kids, you wouldn't be able to tell from the number of families eating there. If I had to guess, I'd assume it's because they don't have the usual kids menu with fried chicken nuggets fries and microwaved pizza you find everywhere nowadays. Anyway, definitely one of our favorite places around. If you're into sushi or japanese food in general, you owe it to yourself to try it at least once! read more

This is, hands down, the best sushi place I have found in Austin. The wait was supposed to be an hour and 20 minutes for a Saturday night, but we only waited about 45 minutes while we had a drink at the adorable outdoor bar. I ordered the trio sushi roll, which was incredible. However, the salmon sashimi stood out as quite possibly the best salmon sashimi I have ever had; it was so fresh and I never wanted it to end. Will definitely come back to komé to try the seaweed French fries and get more sashimi. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates good sushi. read more

Komé - best salmon sashimi I've ever had! - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We stopped in here for dinner as we arrived into town. Don't let the wait time discourage you from trying out their menu. There's a reason why you have to wait ;) The service overall was ok. It was busy so it wasn't the best, but I guess you can't have it all. Everything we ordered from the uni to blue fin tuna was great! I can't use perfect because everyone has a different opinion as to what perfect is. Definitely recommending the duck breast with foie gras. It took awhile for it to arrive to the table, but again...WORTH IT The kome viche was good. Fresh salmon and midai over a bed of diced mangoes. A tad of the sweet side, but good. The sunshine roll was light and refreshing with a bit of mango inside. I really enjoyed the rolls here because they don't put too much rice. Therefore, the flavor of the vinegar doesn't overpower the flavor of the fish. The "Alone together" roll was another excellent choice as a roll. It has its own sauce, so no need to go dipping it in soy sauce!! For dessert, we chose the sesame pudding, which I enjoyed. read more

Highly recommend. Plan to go off peak because it's very good and every one knows it. Excellent sushi (I've never had a bad bite, and I love the seared hamachi nigiri best) and the best ramen I've had in town. But I really have to gush about their cocktails (ever changing, always fresh). Highly unusual, incredibly delicious, and perfect with sushi. Again -- plan to go off peak (I like arriving right at 5 pm when they open) and definitely plan to go there. read more

This is the best affordable sushi in Austin. I suggest the spooky roll - spicy tuna with salmon on top and gogo sauce. They do spicy tuna here extremely well and the gogo sauce is delicious. I've been here twice now for sushi, and will be coming back many more times. The service is great, the quality and portion sizes are amazing. The dining room ambiance is intimate, modern, and relaxing. Great all around experience. read more

This is as good as it gets for ramen in Austin. Having spent many summers in Hawaii growing up (because my dad was stationed there in the military, not because my family was rich enough to piss off and live a quarter of the year in paradise, thankyouverymuch), my two favorite things to eat there were sushi and real ramen...and not from a sad, salty little package. It's been awhile since I've gotten to go back there and enjoy the food, but now I have some pretty good ramen at Kome to keep me company -- and even though it's across town from where I live, that's way better than an eight-hour plane trip. My husband and I have visited twice now and really enjoyed our meal both times. First I had the shoyu ramen, served with steaming brown broth, wheat noodles, half of a just-done hard-boiled egg, bok choy, sea weed, corn, marinated bamboo shoots, shredded ginger sticks, two slices of fish cake and, of course, a couple of nice slices of pork. This is heaven in a bowl on a cold day. I couldn't even finish it all. The only thing I might add is some green onion. Shakers of pepper and sesame seeds also are provided. On my next visit I had the miso ramen, which comes with most of the same additions as above except with mustard greens and sort of ground-up pork instead of pork slices. Also very tasty, although I think I prefered the lighter and less salty broth of the shoyu-style bowl. There is also a tonkatsu-style ramen that I have not tried yet. All three of the ramen options are about $8.50, which isn't the cheapest I've seen, but it's not bad for a big, filling meal. My husband had the kitsune udon the first time and the miso ramen on our next visit. He hoovered up each bowl before I was halfway done with mine, so I think those items get two thumbs up from him. We also split a small, simple roll of sushi at each meal--one tuna, one salmon, six pieces per roll--prepared fresh at the sushi bar. I'd come here just for the sushi if we lived closer, and might try the other lunch and dinner options, but so far we've only been making special trips for ramen. There is table service at this restaurant, unlike a lot of ramen/plate lunch shops that go with the "we'll call your number when it's ready" model. We had pretty good service, although I could hear the staff discussing a lost tempura order, so I guess other customers might beg to differ. Our small sushi orders arrived 5-10 minutes after being placed, while the ramen took more like 15-20 minutes while the restaurant was about half full. The biggest drawbacks here are that ramen is only served for lunch, and the restaurant is not open all day -- be sure to check the hours before you go! They're closed on Sunday and from 3-5 p.m. most days. Maybe that's how they want to keep it, which is cool, but I hope they decide to expand to full hours and serve ramen all day. The restaurant is housed in a squat little building on Airport Boulevard, and while it's a little rough around the edges (you open the door with a strap--wha?), there are some cute little touches that give it some Japanese flavor. We appreciated that the seats at the bar were soft-cushioned and had chairbacks, unlike the stool setups at a lot of places that leave you to hunch forward the entire time. The ceiling is low, so while there isn't a ton of capacity, the restaurant can get loud when there are a lot of people. There is a side room for larger parties if you're bringing a lot of guests. Parking is limited to maybe 10-12 spaces in the lot, but since the restaurant is small as well, it's probably enough unless there's a wait. We've strategically visited later in the lunch day so far to avoid any crowds. read more

Oh man what a dangerous discovery this place is for me. I recently had my first meal there (dinner) and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. We arrived just after six and there was absolutely no wait, although it got much busier within the hour. Like, crowd in the lobby busy. A lot of people on here have complained about the noise, but we actually had no problem with the volume, although were seated by the windows with sound-absorbing cushions above us. Onto the food: we ordered four dishes and that was just enough to fill up two girls. We had the sunomono, the Kome chasuke, the tako-wasa, and the love for sale roll. Everything was great, but we particularly enjoyed the chasuke (and emptied out the entire teapot of broth they brought alongside it) and I really loved the tako-wasa. The food was fresh and I only wish we could have ha a few more items from the menu! Service was very good and at the end of our meal, our waiter brought out our check and let us know that Kome had taken care of the chasuke since it had taken so long to come out (we honestly hadn't even noticed since we were snacking away at everything else). I really appreciated how seriously they took their customer service and am pretty excited about the fact that our whole meal came out to $20 (for two people!!) as a result. I expect to spend much more than that on my next visit,though. Overall, great experience and will definitely be going back ASAP. (four stars until I have had more experiences there to match my first impression) read more

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Having lived in Seattle for the past few years and coming back to Austin, I was worried about a few things. Sushi was one of them. However, Kome delivered with quality ingredients and a great experience. Would and have go back when the craving hits. Normal sushi prices. Easy going atmosphere where you can dress up or be a nicer casual. read more

Enjoyed lunch here for the first- but definitely not the last- time today. Everyone was really friendly and the lunch options were fantastic. Lots of options including the sashimi lunch which I got. So. Flipping. Good!!! Highly recommend getting there early as it filled up wicked fast. Next time I go I'm going to try the marinated tuna dish (no way am I going to try and remember how to spell the proper name of the dish ). Can't wait! read more

Japanese friends took us here for lunch. I had the Japanese curry with pork Katsu, my wife had Japanese fried chicken, my daughter got Tonkatsu Ramen. All were delicious! I had a foodgasm after tasting my curry...I am not a Japanese curry expert, but I have had it quite a few times before from various sources. This was light years ahead of any before it, very flavorful without overpowering you with curry. Deep, rich, succulent, just wonderful. The pork katsu was very tender and juicy with a delicious crispy batter. The ramen and fried chicken (boneless) are also life altering and are highly recommended. My Japanese friends say go for lunch, because the portions are just as good, it is less busy, and more affordable. Also the sushi is very good too! Don't miss this world class Japanese delight. read more

Komé - Japanese curry with pork katsu, life altering! - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place was fine. The food was creative and unique but there wasn't anything that I would rush back for. But I'm here to focus on the service. Came here with a friend and ordered sake. The server asked for our IDs and we showed them. Then a woman brought out of sakes but asked to see our IDs. It seemed strange, as I've never been asked twice, and never by the person delivering our drinks so I gave her a confused look and said we already showed them. She curtly told us "I need to see them again" as if we were being uncooperative. Maybe she was just tired but I found it condescending and strange. She thanked us "for our cooperation" but in language and tone that didn't feel genuine - more like what you're supposed to say to seem caring. I think she could have just explained why we needed to show our IDs twice politely and that would have been fine, but instead she created an awkward and phony situation. Our server had a friendly disposition but also made some comments that came off as condescending as well, like when we were figuring out how we wanted to split the bill he told us to mark each item that we were paying for "to move this along." It just didn't read well. We weren't being impolite so I didn't think it was necessary. I probably won't go back. read more

Came here for lunch and loved it. The ambience was laid back casual. Service was a perfect 10. Everyone from the host, to the chefs, waiters, were very sincere and friendly. We ordered the Japanese fried chicken which came out with salad and rice and was fantastic. The waiter recommended dipping it in wasabi honey mustard. Also ordered the tonkatsu ramen. It was a large hot bowl with pork, greens, egg, and a few other toppings. Pretty good would definitely order again. We had 5 pieces of sushi that were so fresh they stole the show and a dynamite roll. All of this and a pot of hot tea for $36. 5 stars across the board, great experience. read more

Not good. Went to Kome for my first time this afternoon and was not impressed. My boyfriend and I got the ramen and one of the sushi lunch specials. The ramen: bland and underwhelming. The sushi: tasted previously frozen and not fresh. I couldn't even tell you our servers name because he never even introduced himself to us. Our entrees came out about 15 minutes apart. My boyfriend was completely done with his ramen by the time my lunch came out. We will not be returning. read more

Kome is my go to place for authentic Japanese Ramen and Good Sushi that won't kill my wallet. I keep coming back to this place for Ramen mainly and the Texas Roll that my husband love. The Ramen broth is so flavorful with the right amount of seasoning. I could careless for the pork belly due to I am content with the broth and the noodles that is just al dente perfect. The Texas Roll is spicy, tangy and a hint of sweetness perfect little bite. My husband love it and he is not into raw fish so this is what he gets whenever we come here or I would get it to go for him whenever I go alone. The service is quick and promptly. I like their French Press coffee as well. Strong and perk you right up. The only complaint I have is the noise level. Very echoey they need some noise blockage or something. read more

A fan of Sushi-a-Go-Go, I was excited to try their new home. My husband and I ordered three of our favorite sushi rolls from the trailer: crunchy dynamite, trio roll, and summertime. We were not disappointed! The prices were about the same ($5-7), and the quality was outstanding. The fish was fresh, plump and plentiful! We also ordered the steamed monkfish liver, which was beautifully presented with shiso leaf, glass noodles and a savory jelly in a broth. It was a delicious combination with great texture! We finished off with the shrimp and vegetable tempura. Everything was perfectly cooked with a light batter and lovely sauce. Nothing too fried or heavy. So glad this place opened here in Austin. It has a great relaxed feel, with incredible food at very reasonable prices! We'll be back soon and often. read more

It is off menu That's the place where bliss resides Spicy Ramen YES read more

Kome is one of my favorite sushi spots in Austin and a go-to amongst my friends. Only reason I am giving it 4 stars out of 5 is because it generally has a long wait, but I guesss that can be attributed to how good it is. I do like that when you have to wait you can give them your number and leave and they will text you when your table is ready. My favorite roll is the Crunchy Dynamite. Definitely try it out if you are a fan of spicy tuna! Also, they have a great happy hour Monday - Thursday where you can get the sushi for great prices! This place is a little bit of a drive from downtown but so worth it! read more

I haven't been lucky enough to try the ramen, which is only offered at lunch, but I have beasted a table full of Japanese small-plate style delectables at dinner. The sushi was gorgeous and tasty, and I recommend their house special rolls, which are unique without being gimmicky. But the small plates are really where it's at, and the WONDERFUL service helped me bounce back from the hour-long wait on a week night. This is your place for ankimo and tako yaki. Little medallions of monkfish liver pate and hot, creamy octopus dumplings with a side of pickled somethingorother. A friend loved the whole mackarel. I'm not a big mack fan, but since it was his favorite of the night, I thought I'd give it a yelp. It was also nice that you could order a rice/miso/pickles spread for a reasonable price, to accompany your other items. Our server was very friendly, prompt, had good recommendations, and was not snobby. He spilled soy sauce all over his white shirt, so we even got a costume change. Note that it was a bit loud inside, which may be just fine, if you're too busy eating to converse. Not the best place for hearing aids, though, for the record. read more

So. There really can't be enough said about this particular gem. I've never been disappointed, I've always been pleasantly surprised, and always just stunned by the QUALITY of this food. I cant mention specifics, but the new location is really spectacular and I'm constantly referring my clients here. read more

The beauty of food is how a difference in preparation can lead to a difference in flavors and textures. The food at Kome Sushi Kitchen definitely catches my attention in how well it is prepared, which in turn then translates to excellency of the food. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice yet casual. I feel very welcome by the entire staff and it's a great way to start my experience at the restaurant. From the charming decorations to the sushi bar upfront, the interior of the restaurant made me feel comfortable yet excited. I've ordered various things at Kome, ranging from beef curry, to ebi, to chicken katsu. Not once can I say I was particularly disappointed by my food. Each dish was flavorful in its own way. The beef curry was savory and hearty while the miso soup accompanying it was light and salty. In regards to the katsu and the veggie croquettes, the fry was perfect. The key to a good fry is to ensure that the food remains moist, flavorful, crispy, but not greasy. The katsu and croquettes nailed each single point. The sushi itself was crafted in a way such that I can't say I've had much sushi that could be compared to this. Each nigiri and maki was packed with flavor, so much so that most of them I didn't need soy sauce. Nothing tasted too fishy, indicating the quality of the food. Other various foods I've also had included the takoyaki, yakitori, and kara-age. Each one had a variety of flavors that really provided me with a desire to eat more. Overall, Kome is a great place to eat, socialize, and enjoy a plethora of tastes. read more

This place was good. While I was looking for a Ramen place we checked this place out and I ended up getting the Karaage ( fried chicken). Though it didn't come with any kind of sauce it was good. I can't wait to try the Ramen. Hubby got the Katsu-don which was full of flavor. We enjoyed our lunch would love to try dinner sometime but seeing how the place is small we may need to be kinda full to wait in line for dinner. They restaurant is small. I honestly felt like the place was decorated much like the Restaurant City game where you make a maze to control the flow in and out... The decor kinda made me feel like I was actually in the game ;). I'd go back and I would hope it is worth the wait for dinner. read more

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