A very interesting experience. We visited restaurant twice…read morefor dinner, on Sunday and on Tuesday. After Sunday visit, I was ready to say that the experience was 7out of 5. After Tuesday visit, the rating remains on 5, but only because we had an amazing time on Sunday. Maybe on Tuesday there was a different chef, but food just didn't taste the same, and a few Sunday dishes we asked for on Tuesday (standard menu) were sold out. Both times I had rice lager specially brewed for the restaurant, and it was delicious. An absolute highlight on Sunday was the dish called Hand of God - the smoky wagyu on top of the rice cake was just an absolute perfection, not anything I had before (this dish was not available on Tuesday). We also had similarly smoky vegetable roll which was also experience in itself. This was my first time at the sushi restaurant where waiter suggested that the nigiri pieces are perfectly ready to eat, require no extra soy sauce or wasabi, and should be picked up by hand instead of chopsticks - another wonderful experience. I also had few different nigiri piece, two different types of mackerel and uni - an absolute wow (on Sunday). Service was good both days, but still a little bit better on Sunday (better recommendations). Definitely recommended.

Im sitting at a 3.65 so I'll round up. I made a reservation during happy hour and they have some…read morecrazy policies. 20$ per person if they are late more than 15 minutes and 20$ per person that doesn't show up to the reservation. They have a garage attached and you can get it validated with the staff but it's kind of a complicated process for the amount of people coming per night for the restaurant. I would highly recommend making a reservation because every single table had a reserve sign on it. I got to try the gyozas, hamachi, shrimp tempura roll (not on happy hour menu), and various other rolls off the happy hour menu. My favorite was the gyozas and the hamachi. The gyozas had a nice sauce and it wasn't overly sweet. The hamachi tasted fresh and had good flavors. The rolls were not my favorite because they were very wet and not a lot of actual fish. My friend tried the fried fish dish and didn't enjoy it and he never complains about food. Service was odd too; they tried to act as if it was a bougie restaurant but the service didn't quite measure up. I felt a little rushed and our server wasn't really friendly. Interior is nice though.

I'm here every week and the food is amazing! I order the summer roll and it's been consistent for…read more10 years

A hidden Gem amongst other buisiness' in the Vineyard off 1606 and Blanco Rd…read more Food is excellent, the Ambience is casual and very nice and the service is great.

GREAT! Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, but WE DID…read moreIT! Haha Service was incredible. So much kindness & they operated so quickly! Every roll and appetizer was delicious! The staff were all very welcoming and accommodating. Kindness, nice space, and good sushi abound! We can't wait to return!

We were visiting San Antonio and looking for some AYCE sushi, with Izumi being the only one we…read morecould find nearby. The experience felt similar to many of this style of sushi restaurant back home in Houston. They give you a paper menu to mark down your order on instead of ordering through a server. We tried a good variety of items off the menu, and most things were very average. The rolls were a bit heavy on the rice. Flavors on the appetizers and soups were fine, but nothing unusual from what I've tried. The beef dishes I tried were cooked to a nice medium rare, but still neither very tender nor chewy. One thing that I was impressed by was the tuna. The pepper tuna was flavorful on the outside and very fresh tasting. The other raw tuna dishes we got were very fresh as well. They also put all our sushi orders together on a boat, which was visually pleasing. Everything else was just okay, nothing was bad to me, but nothing else truly impressed me either.

Came here on a Friday night for a double date. Definitely make a reservation because this place was…read morepacked and poppin. We didn't realize this place was a cousin of Shiro and owned by the same guy until we saw some similarities in their style, layout and menu but nevertheless, the food was still absolutely amazing. Even though the ambiance had some similarities, I'm glad their food options were distinguished because otherwise could have just gone downtown. You cannot go wrong with any of their food options. Highly recommend doing family style so you can get a taste of everything and all the different flavors. We started with the gyoza and calamari which were to die for and were not greasy at all. Pork ssam, wagyu, miso pasta and octopus all brought a little bit of their own element and flare to your palate that it's hard to describe unless you try it. Wagyu was just melt in your mouth delicious. Pork ssam and octopus had their crunchy texture and umami flavors. The miso pasta added a light refreshing touch to balance everything out but don't let it fool ya, the noodles will expand in your stomach. We topped it off with their yuzu cake. Our only disappointment was they were out of their other desserts but nevertheless everyone of us left full and happy. Would come here again.

When I first read about Yozora, I honestly thought it sounded a bit pretentious. Fascinating, but…read morepretentious. Because the idea of music being an actual integral part of the dining experience--not just some kind of background noise--felt a little precious for my taste. I'm glad to admit I was wrong. So let's start with the ambiance and the vibe of Yozora. It's in a fairly non-descript kind of center; not bad but not specially memorable. But the space itself is open and has an air of restrained sophistication. And then there's that hi-fi set up. The music at Yozora really is part of the experience, but it's not intrusive in the way that you'd think. Most of what my dining companion and I heard was 50s and 60s jazz, and it was perfect for the occasion. Sushi and Coltrane are a great mix, and even though we were not far from the hi-fi system, I could hear every word of our conversation, without the need for either of us to raise a voice. Somehow, it's like the music operates on a different frequency from regular table chatter. Suffice to say, the music enhanced the mood and really set a scene for Yozora's chefs to tell some stories. And that, they do really well. We started out with seasonal tempura and miso masu ceviche--ocean trout marinated in miso, soy, and lime juice--that was sublime. But funnily enough, the real star small plate was a truffle creamy miso soup that was earthy and slightly sweet at the same time and was silky in texture. From there, we ordered a series of crudo and battera, each unique in its own way. It was wonderful stuff, accompanied by a rice lager. The kitchen at Yozora is not shy about experimenting with non-traditional flavors and ingredients. Sometimes it works really well; sometimes, not as well, but it's never bad, and the servers actually ask for feedback for the kitchen, which is something I rarely see. Yozora honestly seems to be most concerned with creating a great dining experience, and it does that, from the chefs to the line cooks to the servers (who are helpful and attentive without hovering). The music, the mood, and the menu add up to a memorable experience.

WOW!!!! we are sushi experts, and super selective with sushi bars. What an amazing place! Awesome…read moreservice, super fresh fish for sashimi, nigiri, and rolls. You can get $6 rolls /appetizers during the happy hour, and quality is amazing!! Clean, artsy, and comfortable settings and bathrooms are so clean! Five stars!!!

10/10 service, sashimi, presentation, and intimate atmosphere. I would definitely come back in the…read moreevening for the romance vibes. Best place for a date.

Food was so yummy here! It's my family go to spot for sushi and Japanese spot. That says a lot…read morebecause they lived in Okinawa for 3 years! So many options and all fresh! We went for lunch and seemed to have beat the lunch rush! They even had a pleasant surprise for the birthday girl. If you go and are celebrating a birthday be sure to let your server know! The service was friendly! We will return when visiting the area again

Well, there is nothing quite like having your first sushi experience after Japan be at a revolving…read moresushi place in a strip mall in San Antonio! But hey, this is what the birthday girl wanted, so this is what she got. We came here after a full day at Six Flags, starving, and hunger definitely made for the best sauce. One thing we have to say about Wild Goji that is A+++: they have Hitachino yuzu ON DRAFT!! Hitachino is one of our favorite breweries, and we had tried this version when we are in Japan, and could not believe our luck finding it here! It's worth the price of admission alone. As for the food, well, it is what it is. Honestly, it's not terrible, but you can tell you're not getting the creme de la creme (unsurprisingly). We mostly stuck to tuna and salmon, but we did appreciate their spicy garlic edamame (not spicy at all) and their spicy seaweed salad (slightly spicy). We ordered tempura that we had to send back because the sweet potato wasn't fully cooked. Some of the dishes on the conveyer belt definitely looked unappetizing (like the omelet roll) and since we were towards the middle-end of the restaurant, we had to wait a while for food to come our way. Service is minimal, but the atmosphere is boisterous because these kinds of places are fun. We were smart to make a quick reservation on our way from Six Flags because the place was slammed by the time that we left. Three stars, but it'll remain a fond memory celebrating our daughter's 9th birthday.

Food was incredibly delicious. Tuna Tower amazing, Romeo and Juliet exceptional, Samba amazing,…read moreChirashi mouth watering greatness. Every item was an explosion of flavor. Highly recommend for the best sushi ever. Our Server Cisco was excellent.

My first visit to Uni'ko was an overall success. I had a midweek, early reservation for two. On…read morearrival there was no one yet at the hostess stand but they soon came and got us seated. I was immediately annoyed because the music was very loud to me. That could have been due to the empty restaurant, the actual volume or my perception of the volume lol. I was really hoping for a more intimate vibe for conversation. The speakeasy lounge actually looked more like the vibe that I desired but I settled in and placed my order. I wanted some of the showier selections seen on IG, so I ordered the tuna tower and flaming Romeo & Juliet roll and a cute (albeit sweet) cocktail that came in a goldfish shaped glass. When the tuna tower arrived the young server asked me something several times which I couldn't hear over the music, so I just nodded. After she smashed the tuna tower, I figured out she was asking if I wanted it mixed. Lol my bad! I actually did not want it mixed but it was delicious anyway. The Romeo and Juliet roll took forever to stop flaming but once it died down, it was absolutely delicious. My partner enjoyed his roll as well and they gave him a complimentary birthday desert with sparklers. Overall I give service a 3. I would have liked a more professional presentation of the menu, hyping it up a bit. And a less soft spoken server. The food was a solid 5, everything was fresh and scrumptious. Overall I give Uni'ko 4 stars and I look forward to returning. I thought it was a good value given the extra razzle dazzle and food quality.

Back in San Antonio and first stop, Tokyo Cowboy and dinner was served!…read moreAfter settling into our Airbnb, Tokyo Cowboy came up highly recommend. I'm glad they had room for us but, it's still safe to make reservations. We did not know they are a tapas style restaurant, but that didn't deter us. And we were pleasantly surprised at the size of their "tapas". What we ordered was enough for two people to share. Dumplings - 9/10 Gulf Shrimp & Noodles - 10/10 Blistered Green Beans - 10/10 Ramen - 9/10 Service was great. It's a casual atmosphere, but perfect for an intimate date night.

Stopped in for a quick snack and drink. Had the Cobra Kai drink with Japanese whiskey and ube and…read morethe Fist of Fury with Lychee and Rum. Food: Krab roll and Brisket roll. The brisket roll was good and not greasy with a well spiced wasabi ranch. Krab roll is popular but wasn't as good as I expected. It's similar to a California roll without cucumber and the chili oil dip lacked flavor. Ambience was nice, drinks are strong. Good place for cocktails.

They have really good lunch specials and combos. The food is always fresh and the nigiri you can…read moretell is good quality. The prices are fair for the food and the service is always great! They have great deals. Recommend

We used to drive an hour to the Austin location for the killer beef rib ramen and sushi rolls. The…read moreAustin location is always packed, great service and the food quality just tastes better. We were so excited to have this location open up here in San Antonio, but quickly disappointed by the lack of quality overall. First off, the killer beef rib ramen tastes so watered down. TRUST ME. I've eaten so many bowls. I've tried the San Antonio location 4 times and it's let me down each time. The fish also tastes-- overwhelmingly fishy. I love fish, but it just doesn't taste like good quality. The last straw was when my daughter ordered her fried imitation crab sticks. She swallowed something rough but continued to bite through. After the second bite she pulled an ENTIRE PIECE OF DEEP FRIED PLASTIC out from underneath the panko bread crumbs. The waitress was apologetic and took it back. The remade 3 sticks out of the 5 even though the 2 other sticks were left on plates uneaten. We honestly didn't want them after that. I wish they would have just taken them and deducted it from the bill. That's my fault for not advocating for myself, but I was just in shock and pissed that my daughter ate a piece of plastic. They did give us a little plate of freezer burnt chocolate ice cream. Freezer burnt, but free. It's no wonder that this place is ALWAYS empty every time we visit here. Tbh we'll be driving the hour to the Austin location if we ever crave Blufin again.

we took our mom here for her birthday, let me tell you... the food was amazing, chef nelson…read moreapproached our table after telling our server vero about how great the food was ! they looked busy! and the cherry blossom ! please don't ever take it off the menu ! we will be back !!

Update - we went to Nineteen Hyaku for a Tuna Cutting. This is a thing you should do; but it's only…read moreoffered once a quarter or so and you need to reserve in advance. A whole fresh tuna is rolled in, cut up while you watch, and served as sashimi, nigiri, and rolls. Commentary from the chef livens things up during and in between your ten or so small courses. The only thing that might have made it better was if the tuna had been fresh bluefin. But still, it's a dining experience you shouldn't miss.