Food is amazing. Fresh. Service is great. Very nice restaurant. Forgot to take a picture before we ate. They were really nice and gave us dessert and extra sushi. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I live this place. The sushi rolls are better than any other place I have been in Austin. The staff is always friendly. It is a hole in the wall establishment, but do not let that deter you. read more

Great sushi and with big portions Just know it can be expensive with rolls between $15-22. I went for the chirashi this time which is one of my fav dishes. Chefs choice of fish over rice. The fish was good and fresh. They even gave free miso soup and cheescake bite. Overall 4/5 for the value read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this place. Really good sushi. Owners are very sweet and friendly. Definitely a must try.

This restaurant did live up to the hype! Even though they were a bit slow with service that night (it was a Sunday night), as most tables were sat and the owner (playing host and server) was doing her best to keep up with us all (and maybe the kitchen was also trying to keep up?)... it seems like a family run establishment, with a varied menu of options and everything was delicious! As others mentioned, it's also a fair value for the amount of food you get. Sushi is never cheap (if it's any good!) but at least we left with bellies full and satisfied! We will return for sure. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Dining area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Phenomenal. The sushi/udon is the best I've had in Austin. Huge servings, incredibly reasonable prices, and wonderful service. The seating area is spacious with large tables. Cute decorations around the restaurant. They serve complimentary cheesecake at the end of your meal as well. You can't get much better than that!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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It's been awhile since I have been here, but they seem to still be doing well. The food was good just like my previous visits. I had Yaki-soba. Which literally means fried noodles. They were stir fried with fresh veggies. For an appetizer I had 2 pieces of tuna nigiri. The fish portion was quite large and hid or drapped the rice ball it sat upon. They have both regular and low sodium soy sauce, always a plus! Again my meal was oiishi (delicious). Our server was very nice and worked well with us not rushing our order even though he was quite busy. Like I said previously, Maru is not fancy but it is comfortable. The only issue I have is leaving. The parking lot is basically on the side of the road (Burnett Road), so when you back out you are backing into the road. It is still worth the visit, so try it out. read more

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Fish proportions were amazing and everything we had was delicious!! Service was great as well! read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Just had the best Chirashi sushi that I've had in a long time. There was so much and a variety of sashimi on it. It was unbelievable. Friendly mom and pop restaurant. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Chirashi sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Horrible fake Japanese food by Koreans.. I can't believe I got cheated by this place..Maybe because I was hungry and from out of town visiting.. The age tofu had the wrong sauce, they served Ponzu sauce with no daikon or even green onion when I asked for it. They said they were out?!?!? How can you be out of green onion. The sushi was the worst I have ever had in a restaurant. The fish was from H mart and the rice had no vinegar at all and was mushy and the most disgusting sushi I have had in 20 years... On top of it all it was very expensive and took 1.5 hours with only 3 other small tables in the restaurant. Owner/ Chef is Korean, heard them talking. Waitress/wife confirmed that they were Korean when asked. Here's a tip - if you ever see Bulgogi on a menu at a Japanese restaurant, run away! That should have done it for me but I wasn't paying that much attention. Shame on me for being scammed. If any of you guys think this is a real Japanese restaurant then consider yourself suckers... Biggest Japanese food fail in 20 years - Super F----- You guys have been warned... read more

If you're looking for thick cuts of fish, then this place is for you! Generous portion of fish and rice. They didn't need to add a lot of sauce and toppings because the main focus is the quality of the fish. I didn't like the toro so much, it wasn't too fatty but the salmon nigiri was so amazing! I definitely will be back to try more rolls. The meal was very filling, we left very happy. The owners were very cute and sweet. Service was a bit slow but not their fault at all! There was only one waiter and he really tried his best. He was still checking in on us as much as he could. Cute little mom and pop shop vibe, lowkey, just the way I like it. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

SO GOOD. The women serving us was so warm and kind. The food was amazing with very reasonable prices. Will be back. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Shrimp Crunch Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This man makes miracles happen. This sushi is so amazing and high quality. Large pieces of fish too. The service is great and you are always greeted with a smile. I'm coming for Valentine's Day. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - This man makes miracles happen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Very thick cuts of fish and awesome price! An absolute hidden gem in the Brentwood/Allendale neighborhood with kind service and a mom-and-pop ambiance. read more

Really cute mom and pop sushi restaurant. Prices are expensive but the portion sizes are massive for rolls and you definitely get what you paid for. Dinner gets kind of crowded and since it's only a few people running the restaurant, be prepared for slow service. It's a cozy store that's perfect for conversation if you aren't in a rush. Parking in front may be a struggle but there's plenty of street parking available that's probably easier to back out of than the ones on burnet. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Excellent local sushi establishment This is not fancy/upscale sushi , and neither is it strip-mall genera-sushi. It's run by a couple who've been here for a while, the fish is prepared with live, the quality is good, the owners give a damn, and all in all, you will always leave happy. So yeah, recommended! read more

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Service was a little slow but worth the wait. I appreciate the an attention to detail. The nigiri and rolls were fantastic. Not only generous portions, but the fish was really good, and the roll was creative. read more

We asked for fried rice we got maybe a cup of white rice only 17.00. Not happy was to far to return it back

This place is super underrated!!! This is definitely a must go! I will be back! They are run by an old couple that care about their quality and are super generous with the amount of fish they give in each bite!! I absolutely loveeeee this place and will definitely be back!!! read more

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First time ordering rolls for to go! Usually eating sushis here, J.J bomb has a quite a kick! I loved the spiciness! Also rainbow roll and a shrimp crunchy roll were good as well ;) Such a good deal with good service! The packaging was very stable and secure too. Recommended! read more

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That was the most amazing sushi I have had in Austin. The nigiri pieces were huge and the couple who owns it are so sweet. Such a hidden gem and I can't wait to go back. read more

I just call them to try to place a to go order and a lady picked up and said rudely "we are too busy to do to go orders." SMH ‍ It was abruptly and as if I was a bothered to them for calling. I have no problem if they are too busy for to go orders but it's the way it was handled that was unprofessional. Even if your business is busy, treating others with respect is a must so that when you are no longer busy, they would come back to visit. In this case, I do not recommend this place and would never try this place. read more

Probably the most amazing sushi in town hands down!! You have to try this place and the couple that runs this place give best service and it's so chill for its environment status! read more

Fish is fresh so fresh it melts in your mouth. Tiny hole in the wall run by a wife and husband - and that's it. Please be patient with them because how much can 2 people actually do. I came in near the end of the night and we were the only table left but the wife was super friendly trying to make conversation with us. I must recommend this spot because it is definitely a hidden gem with an excellent combo deal. All the more boujee spots around Austin can't compete with this mom and pop authentic feel of a sushi restaurant! read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - $79 combo with choice of genzei roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is such a cute mom and pop restaurant. It's hard to find authentic Japanese food and Austin so it's nice to have found this place. The lady there was super sweet and even offered to watch my baby while we ate. We ordered a chirashi bowl and it was pricey ($39) but it was GIANT! Could probably feed 2. Quality of the fish was also decent. The Age Tofu appetizer is good but nothing to rave about. Will come back again and try some rolls next time. read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Chirashi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've been here multiple times because I really do love their sushi, the cute ambience and the fact that it is a family run small business however, the wait times are incredibly exhausting. I understand that everything is freshly made to order, which can take time, but I always have to remind someone that I ordered miso and an appetizer because they usually forget to bring it. I can't bring myself to give them 3 stars for this but I also cannot give 5 stars with sincerity so 4 stars it is. I recommend going here but just be mindful about the wait and try not to go too hungry or be ready to ask for water and appetizers while you wait for your food. Will I go again? Yes? Will I complain about the wait time to whoever I'm with? Absolutely! But will I simultaneously be sweet on the owners and staff? lol read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is soo good. The food was fresh and flavorful. The inside was cozy and clean. And the service was like we were in a friend's home. Best Japanese restaurant I've been to in a really long time. You'd never know it from seeing this place on the outside.. total hidden gem read more

Love this place from the sweet couple to run it to the amazing J Bomb to the complimentary mini cheesecake bites for dessert. In an industry that has all but forgotten about the little things, this place makes it a point to make each visit warm & memorable. And that isn't to take away from their sushi, which I'll even occasionally grab to go (which is generally a no go for me anywhere else). read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Deliciousness served with a smile - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

HIDDEN GEM!!! Quality sushi at a good price I've been here at least 5 times in the past few months. This is my go-to sushi place. Never a wait and owned/run by the sweetest, cutest old Asian couple. Sushi is always fresh and portions are generous! Thickest slices of fish I've ever seen for nigiri. Seriously. Udon is solid and soothing on a cold day (or even a hot one tbh). Eel Don is good and is also generously portioned. Everything here is wonderful. The atmosphere, the service, the food. It's a local business I'm proud to support and one I will continuously come back to. read more

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A hidden gem in Austin. A cute, family run store with the vibes to match. Make sure to check the hours beforehand and get a reservation if you can because they fill up quickly on most days. It's well worth a visit as the sushi and sashimi are amazing, and the portions generous. Try the plum wine :) read more

Very local, mom and pop vibes! Large portions at a reasonable price, sushi is delicious as well

I'm pretty sad to write this review :( I've been here twice. The first time was a pretty good experience, we came on a busy-ish night where almost all the tables were full. We were seated immediately and order was taken quickly. The food took a very long time to come out but we were okay with it since it was so busy (seemed like there was 1 person taking orders and 1 person making the sushi, don't know about kitchen). The rolls were huge and delicious! The shrimp and vegetable tempura was so crunchy and hot and a good quantity for the price. We tipped well and left pretty satisfied. However, we came back on a Monday night around dinner time and were excited to see there was only one couple sitting at a table. We were seated and given waters. We sat there for 20 minutes and no one returned that entire time even though we were close to the other couple in the restaurant. Two more couples were sat 5 minutes after us and were asked what they wanted to drink. We simply left. I think it could be worth going again but beware of a potentially long wait. read more

Maru has a home style feel and is truly a mom & pop shop. If you're used to Asian fusion sushi or more Americanized sushi, it's probably a safe bet to stick to the special rolls. Otherwise, the generous portions of nigiri and cut rolls were delicious and felt very classic Japanese. Light on flavor but in a purposeful way. read more

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mom and pop sushi spot that gets busy around dinner but was relatively empty around 3pm the couple who runs it is really nice and the restaurant is small and cute :) while a bit pricey, i really think you get what you pay for; the portions are generously sized and the fish is very fresh and delicious marinated mackerel: 8.1/10 | yummy! it's a bit sour which can be overwhelming in taste but the texture of the fish was delicious sushi platter: 8.2/10 | really good sizes and i enjoyed most of the selection :)) read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Platter - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Had the crunchy Shrimp roll and caterpillar roll. Loved the shrimp roll and would recommend. Didn't so much like the caterpillar roll - eel was super mushy vs other eel I've had. Got my order to go and it was ready on time - love that! Would recommend trying! read more

Went for my anniversary and the food was incredible! Generous cuts of fish for the price and the service was great. We went on a weekday so it wasn't too crowded, because of that it wasn't too noisy! The food in the pic was all we got and we were so full. Planning on going back soon read more

Maru Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

Called to place a to-go order and they out right said "No.... we're busy." Too busy for one to go roll, but sure, keep taking walk ins.

If you have a movie or a show to get to after dinner I suggest you skip this place and go elsewhere. Our "quick" dinner turned into little over 2 hours. We sat for almost 45 mins before getting our 1 beer and 2 waters and this was WITHOUT ordering ANY food. I'm here to give yall asses the 100 percent truth so ya'll know what to expect of this place. This place has about 9 tables. no music. tables are very close together. There is no privacy!! You can hear everyone's conversation! awkward! There are no servers, just mom and pop. Mom running the ENTIRE FOH plus to go, answering phones, cooking food orders and pops doing sushi. We received our appetizer at exactly 1 hour and 30 mins after arriving. The agedashi tofu was fried fine BUT the sauce was too sour, very much missing the sugar in the recipe. Our rolls, sashimi and hand rolls were all lukewarm. My wife said it was fine but I could not eat any of it! tbh I was grossed out. I had to spit in my napkin. well, Basically mom runs to the back when you order hot items and entrees to cook it herself while we all wait to be served and wait for her. It's ridiculous, not cool at all. They are simply greedy. Very greedy. They had 7 occupied tables with either no menus, no water, no alcoholic drinks, no food YET kept sitting every couple that walked thru the door and answering every (to go orders) phone calls. simply greedy greedy greedy. If this were my shop , id rather serve 4 tables and make them happy then fill up the entire restaurant and have mad- annoyed customers waiting for waters after 45 mins. Then to top it all off, we had missing items , served wrong items AND the wrong beer but mom wants to be rude and tell us "thats what you ordered , you're wrong". lol. ridiculous. This place is not cheap. 200 bucks later for 2 people, and everything sucked. All I am left with is how greedy these people are. I couldn't believe it. read more

Hidden gem!!! Slower service but it's because it is a husband and wife duo but the food is excellent and I always love coming here.

So cute! Everything about it! This family run restaurant is a little gem hidden in ATX. The husband makes the sushi and the wife runs front of the house. The service is a bit slow (due to someone calling out for the day) but worth the wait. The fish portions are perfectly matched with the perfectly cooked rice. The fish was fresh and cold. And the crispy soft shell crab was amazing. Can't wait to come back. Simple good traditional food. read more

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