I normally love love love this place, but my wife and I came in and ate last night around 7pm. Maybe one other table had customers at it. Service was great per usual and food seemed ok, that is until a few hours later. My wife and I both became very sick. Not sure if it was the sashimi or miso or the roll but thank goodness we have two bathrooms at our house. Not sure I'll be returning for a bit. read more

First time visit last night. Phenomenal food. Great quality fish. Will be going back in the future.

I use to love eating here. I haven't been here in over 3 years and wanted to spend my birthday here. So disappointed. The service and food quality was lacking. For the price, I should have gone to Uchiko to get quality food. I will not be returning. read more

The food here is actually okay, but they are always out of items or take forever with orders. I've been disappointed the last few times that I have ordered from here read more

Lovely, quiet, romantic sushi restaurant with excellent food! The AC was on high so bring a sweater, but other than that, the food and ambiance were great. We started with soup and shared three rolls. Everything was fresh and we had a wide variety of rolls to choose from, which I loved. I had the mushroom soup instead of the typical miso soup and it was delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

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Wonderful little spot in a sketchy looking strip. As a young woman, I'd stick to coming here when there's light out. Place is open & inviting. Met a friend here to catch up & we were seated at the sushi bar as requested. It was confusing to order because the hostess was also our server & when ordering with the sushi chef, he called out our order to her. She didn't seem to know the drink menu that well & even was surprised when she found out they offered a peach jelly sake. This drink was brought out in a can & our server struggled to squeeze out the contents into a flute glass in front of us for presentation. These are cans that I'm confident I can find at the many local oriental supermarkets. My friend & I decided to stick with sushi, we order 4 specialty rolls: the Shaggy Dog, Fiery Kiss, Tiger Eye & the Longhorn. Each roll was delicious & of great quality. Don't be afraid to try the dishes marked as spicy! They aren't as spicy as you might think. The plate presentations were delightful. read more

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I just love love love Mikado. Such good food and the tapas style means you can sample a lot. The grilled Sea Bass is one of my favorite dishes in town. It has the right amount of char and just melts in your mouth. It's like buttah. Agedashi tofu, Chorishi's fire and their super nom carrot ginger dressing makes the mouth happy happy. Oh yeah and on the raw side the sashimi lunch bowl is one of the most beautiful eating experiences. Highly recommended. I take clients here often and they are always blown away by the unassuming strip center sushi joint which has to die for food. read more

My husband and I love coming here for sushi! The fish is delicious and they give really big pieces on the nigiri (check out the photo). Make sure you come for the happy hour! read more

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I am a big fun of seafood and had been driving by this restaurant for 2 years, and never notice it's name until one of my friend told me this place! Came here for a double date dinner. It has very quiet atmosphere, everybody talks gently, not like Uchiko which is too loud to me. We ordered 2 sashimi combo and a couple of rows, they served all in a boat, present is very nice! Love their sweet shrimp, super fresh and tender. They also have sea urchin, not the best I ever had in Austin, but better than average. Happy with their service too, the waitress always come at right time. I can't give it a 5 stars because the both seating space is very narrow, it's good for me and my girl friend, but not our husbands. And they dimmed the light above the table, I couldn't see my dishes very clearly, I hate eating in dark. In general, I like this place and definitely will come back soon since I haven't tried the tempura yet. :) read more

I've been coming to Mikado for years. I like the fact that the owner/chef Mark makes me and my family feel like his family. The food is always fresh, (Escolar is a personal favorite) and surprising (Try the pork ribs!) and the portions are generous (Im talking about you Tiger Eye). Some of the items that they put a different spin on are their Stuffed Jalapeños (OMG good!) and the grilled Sea Bass (OMG good again!) but be sure to save room for the Chocolate Espresso Pie. It is to die for! Tell Mark and the friendly wait staff Chris sent you! read more

Mikado Ryotei - Sushi Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a decent place deserving of the 4 stars. They've been around for a long time in Austin. Service is decent and sushi is fresh. I wish they had some better rolls, but it's still a good place. read more

The sushi was okay, almost right below average. The waiter took for eveeeeeeer to take our order and to get our checks. We also got no fortune cookie!!! read more

Great food and friendly service. The only reason why I did not give five stars was because the food came very slow or else I would have given it! I ordered a Chilean sea bass for lunch special, and the fish was grilled just right! Tender, fresh, and tasty. I would definitely come back here again. read more

Excellent quality of food and service again at Mikado Ryotei. I LOVE their all-day happy hour on Sunday! They were busy this Sunday and warned me the kitchen might be backed up, but everything came out perfectly and in great timing. Plus, my server was extremely courteous. I enjoyed the bacon wrapped scallops, seaweed salad, Chiroshi's roll and Hamachi chili. All delicious! read more

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I cried. The sushi was that good. My girlfriend and I have been trying out different sushi spots in north Austin now for the last few months. We love Hanabi and keep going back, we had a great experience at Musashino, we left Sushi Japon hungry, and we had a blast at Sushi Fever. We love getting the different nigiri from these places and comparing them. I'm not going to claim that we're "advanced sushi eaters" by any sense: we're just enjoying as many of the local sushi spots as we can. We end every meal with salmon nigiri, because it is just the perfect conclusion to a meal. On Friday night, we went to Mikado Ryotei and they redefined sushi. We got the a sampler of of nigiri, sashimi, and two rolls: the Mikado and a special for the night, the King of Kings. The Mikado was likely the best tempura-fried roll I have ever had, but when compared to everything else, it tasted like filler. The King of Kings was a combination of king crab, king salmon, some other things I'm forgetting, all topped off with a savory mustard sauce that had a slightly smoky flavor. The waitress said it reminded her a bit of barbecue sauce. When we tried it, we were blown away: the fresh and clean sushi roll flavor was fully present, but then it was mixed perfectly with the barbecue/mustard-style flavors of the sauce. It was the best roll I have ever had, and if it doesn't become a mainstay on their menu, they are doing the public a disservice. But let me tell you the real reason I'm leaving a 5-star review: The service was okay. The sashimi was fine. The salad and soup served before dinner were pretty good. But those things don't make me leave a 5-star review. For me, it was the albacore. That single bite of albacore nigiri redefined an entire fish for me. I have never tasted albacore like that. The fish was full, flavorful, the texture was firm but smooth. It was perfect. Each chew released a different sensation of flavors. But don't let me distract you from the yellowtail. We started the night with the yellowtail because normally we find yellowtail to be so-so. That night, it was anything but. The yellowtail had such a radiance of flavor that I had a hard time continuing the rest of the meal. When I left Mikado, I felt like I was drunk. I was living a high unlike anything I had experienced from food alone. Go to Mikado. Order the yellowtail nigiri. Order the albacore nigir. Order to salmon nigiri. You will be happy. read more

Stopped in to look at menu and gauge atmosphere for future dinner...so can't comment on the food. Impressions: visually pleasing atmosphere, nice acoustics. Air quality: terrible: sour, stale, fishy, with overcast of bleach. Had to leave. Checked menu on way out: good plates as well as sushi-bar standard fare, but menu itself was worn and grubby. Not a good sign. Won't be coming back, alas. read more

Tried this place for the first time. Good Happy Hour menu. It was all day Happy Hour on Sundays. Great service from our waiter and Mikado looks very nice inside. read more

Hidden in a mini strip mall area, this place is a gem! My boyfriend and I frequent it and the sushi is always top notch.

This place is the real deal, the sushi is fabulous, and the happy hour deals are amazing! The staff is always super nice, and it's never super packed with people so you get great and fast service. I come here ALL the time and they never are less than stellar!!!! read more

On Sundays, they have happy hour all day. The Idako Yaki was delicious with a sweet BBQ flavor. I also enjoyed the edamame shumai, because it was light and tasty without being too oily. The Shaggy Dog roll was great as well, especially with the eel sauce and spicy mayo. Will definitely return to try more of the happy hour menu! read more

Friendly waitress, good Edamame, cold draft Japanese beer. Good rolls & nigiri. They were willing to customize one of the rolls based upon allergies, which is appreciated. Would definitely return here. read more

Amazing atmosphere and food! Had the shaggy dog with cucumber! So good and service was quick!

I picked up sushi from Mikado tonight and ordered the Rainbow roll, which is described on their menu, and typically served as, a California roll with assorted fish on top. Instead the had a few rolls with fish and then some with shrimp on top instead.. I'm not a fan of shrimp which is why I ordered a Rainbow roll and felt like it was a way to go cheap on the roll. Not a fan and not what was expected :/ read more

We went here tonight for my Birthday dinner,Based on yelpers reviews for first time visit.There is plenty of parking at Mikado,its in a center with other businesses off of Research and pretty easy to find.Upon entering we were greeted right away,I had made reservations through yelp but being a Wednesday they were not very busy.We were seated right away.Our server was great and we found out that she as the owners daughter. She was very attentive. The atmosphere was quiet and its great for a date night but also great for families as well,they have high chairs for babies.I would definitely bring my baby here.For Appetizers we ordered the Hama chili with yellowtail and ponzi sauce,it was so good and very light.And as for our sushi Rolls We ordered the Mikado which was tempura,omg,it was amazing!! The Hottie Susan,Philadelphia Roll,Tiger Roll.All of which are awesome and served with spicy mayo and wasabi.And they also serve entrees if sushi isn't your thing. They also have a Private Room for party's as well.Overall my husband loved it and he isn't a big sushi eater!! We will definitely be back,We also ordered espresso ice cream cake! It was delicious. We had a great experience! read more

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Great place for happy hour. Their garlic edamame and cucumber sonomono are great as well. I always get their house red and yellow tail hamachi and it's perfect every time. Ambience and service always on point. Definitely recommend. read more

Elegant, sheik. I'd give it 4.5 stars. A little interior design goes a long way. Great for a date, maybe a teensy bit overpriced, but the chefs know their game. I've eaten here maybe 40 times. Everything on the menu is done well, all the way down to presentation. Unlike most restaurants, the music they play is ambient enough to fade properly into the background. No horrible 80's pop that Austin's sushi dives seem so fond of. read more

Holy Meercats, this place is my uptopia, my haven of happiness, my favorite sushi place. I've never had to wait for a table here. The environment is always mellow and the lighting is grand. The waitstaff is attentive and helpful. I drink so much water, purely by accident, and one time an employee at Mikado must have refilled my water glass at LEAST fifteen times. He was persistent, had a keen eye. I like that. When I go here, I order so much. Edamame, Hot Susan roll, Tiger Eye . . . everything is spectacular. And they have a happy hour where some rolls are up to $3 or $4 off! Last time I went there my boyfriend and I ate a couple rolls and then asked to see the menu again and then ordered more rolls. And in the end, the bill didn't make me want to cry. read more

A couple brought us here, we now have another destination when in town. Laid back atmosphere, fantastic food and impeccable service this night. The owner chatted us up on the way out - always a plus. read more

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Number 1 choice for sushi in Austin. The fish is incredible, the decor is awesome, the service rules, sake list is extensive, and the experience of walking through a dingy garage bar into that dining room is actually breath-taking the first time you experience it. Damn that fish is good. i'm workin' myself up. fck, might have to go there later. get the miso...they grow the tofu in the bowl it's served in (MAD SILKY, YO)! read more

Great super fresh fish! Love it when it Is obvious that a place has fresh fish. The only detractor was the service was pretty slow even though we were the only people in the restaurant. read more

A last-minute change of plans left us looking for a North spot for an intimate dinner, and Mikado came through. We'll happily go again for the outstanding items and to try new ones, but there were a couple things I wouldn't order again. Disappointing: * Calamari, peppered. It was "peppered" with not with tougarashi, but with piman -- bell peppers -- satan's blight on humanity. I despise this foul vegetable, so being sold it is especially regrettable. The calamari therefore wasn't spicy at all, and its thick, crunchy batter let only the thickest-cut piece's taste through. * Salmon in miso sauce. As a hardened salmon-eater, my dining companion is accustomed to "salmon in gimmick sauce", and this piece was acceptable. It was not, however, served with rice, yet it was served with a strange fried, sauced tuna roll neither of us could eat a second piece of. * Lack of an interesting Japanese dessert item. Red bean ice cream, green tea ice cream, fried green tea ice cream in a layer of poundcake, a fruity mouse, a lava cake, and a cheesecake are the choices, all standard. With Japan mad for beautiful pastry and pastry-and-tea sets, a dessert of sweet tea and a pastry might be ok, or even a matcha-like item with some tasteful youkan. And, with yuzu so trendy, I'd have really expected it in there somewhere, just to draw interest. We were open to dessert, but passed. Fair: * The service. We saw our staff regularly, only complaint was our waitress forgetting an item ordered mid-meal until we reminded her. * Spider roll: no crunch from the frying, otherwise ok. Good: * Atsukan, hot sake. The only hot sake they offered was the house sake, but it was highly drinkable (nomiyasui), and we both enjoyed it. A small bottle held about three cups each. * Salmon skin roll: tons of skin, well-crisped. Would order again. * Sunomono. I love vinagered squid, octopus, and cucumber. An unlucky shrimp was present, too. Damned good: * The wait. There was NO WAIT to seat two at 6:45 on a Saturday night. When we left around eight, there were at least six parties waiting. * The salmon nigiri: perfect examples of their race. Mikado is our favorite place for this must-have item. * The miso soup. Lots of scallions and shiitake, heavy on the miso, excellent flavor. * Uni! This was the best piece of sea urchin I have ever had. The texture is appropriately watery, with flavor comparable to foie gras. Mikado becomes my go-to spot for uni. read more

I like Mikado's because they may just be the least expensive sit-down sushi restaurant. That being said, they are still able to maintain flavor and freshness! Generally speaking, they are a fairly "safe" sushi restaurant because they don't typically serve items that you can't find at another Sushi average Joe. APPETIZERS - Tempura Spider - This is a larger than normal soft shell crab. The online menu refers to it as WHALE sized. This is a stretch, but it's definitely one of the larger soft shells you'll get in Austin (if that matters). - Peppered Calamari - The squid is pretty soft, which can often be a problem with calamari. I really enjoy this appetizer every time I'm here. ROLLS - Spicy Crawfish Roll! My favorite item on the menu. It's more of a value item, so I usually order more than one. The spicy sauce that comes with the roll isn't very flagrant, nor is it even that spicy. This roll might be the only other time during the year that I eat crawfish apart from the April-May months. - Most of the other rolls are great so I would definitely encourage branching out from the typical California. DESSERT - Finish the meal off with the tempura ice cream. The fried ice cream ball comes in a large martini glass, and the "salty/sweet" mix of the tempura flakes definitely make this a fun dessert. read more

Aight leggo wit dis review of my experieencre at da asian place. When i first got there i had to wait fo a long ass time like were y'all playin hide n seek? Shoo where all the hostess at???Anyhoo i ordered the white tuxedo roll or something like that and the green sauce got me grubbin but it was only enough to feed my cat like i asked da waiter fo some more but he didnt do nothin. So uh are y'all racist against us colored people? I think he just jealous of my apple bottom jeans tho. But real talk that white tuxedo was goooood. It just need some better service and get rid of that annoying tv. Like for real i trying to have a peaceful meal. I dont care bout no espn disruptin my me time. Mikado can kiss my black ass! read more

Okay.. I got food poisoning here. Crazy! This used to be my favorite place. I came w/ a co-worker and we ordered escolar and other types of sashimi. The waitress... had to come back to us twice & ask us what we ordered again.. which was quite odd. (Carry a notepad next time?) Later that night.. I puked my guts out .. I won't come here again. read more

Fantastic place!!! Ambiance is great, staff is wonderful and food is even better. Prices are realistic. They even have a wonderful private back room for big parties. The owner came over to our table to talk with us and was so delightful. He even through in a free hot sake on the house when we had so much in common. We will definitely be returning. So wonderful to have a friendly neighborhood sushi joint. read more

I went to this place way back around when it first opened, and it was awesome. Really great tapas (never had the sushi here)..they did great things with seafood. My second visit was 4-5 years later and it was not all that. The menu had changed, maybe they changed chefs or something bc the fish was just not as good. But maybe I just missed out on the sushi. read more

Mikado is the best sushi in Austin! So much better than uber trendy Kenichi (horrible) and even what used to be my favorite (Muschashino) before I got tired of the long wait there...Mikado is amazing. Super friendly staff and fresh sushi. I love this place. They have a private dining area too for parties. Try the mushroom package under the appetizer menu - so good. read more

I cannot tell you how phenomenal the sushi is at Mikado. I travel thoughout the U.S. and have not found sushi this good ANYWHERE. Five stars is not enough for this restaurant. The service is awesome as well. I live in South Austin and do not mind the drive to 183 and Burnet road. Mikado, please buid another restaurant in Central or South Austin! Please! read more

one star for above average presentation and cocktail menu. minus four stars for severe food poisoning. so the lady had eaten a fantastic lunch here a few weeks prior, and was dying to take me to Mikado because she knows how much I enjoy sushi and Japanese food in general. we split some appetizers, a fancy roll, she had the miso clam chowder, and I had another roll. the food was pretty, and some tastier than others, but given the location and lack of wow factor in flavor melding, somewhat overpriced (especially considering it cost me 3 days of work too). cocktails were tasty and very fairly priced. i got severe food poisoning and missed three days of work. she was fine other than the guilt of suggesting the place. (it isn't uncommon in cases of food poisoning that not everyone in a group or at a table gets sick) moral of the story: eat sushi elsewhere unless you're on one of those seriously twisted diets where you are determined to lose weight via any means possible read more

Excellent pricing, friendly staff, the sushi was good, not the best but for the price you can't beat it!