One of my fav sushi restaurants in Austin, service and vibes are always amazing and love the variety on the menu. There really is something for everyone and everything is so high quality. Super cozy! read more

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This used to be our favorite place. I feel the food the declined over the years. It's overall good standard japanese sushi and food but not a standout . It was nice that they gave my daughter a free mochi dessert for her birthday. The service was good overall. I did have to remind our server that we were still waiting on one side dish. But the real issue was the AC system was subpar and I was pretty uncomfortable eating there. No one wants to eat sushi in a humid restaurant that is not cooled comfortably. read more

Good Japanese food overall. The server told us the Katsu is not spicy, so we ordered for my son, it turned out to be really spicy. Just don't order it if you don't want anything spicy. Service was nice and good overall other than knowing if a dish is spicy or not. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Weather is really nice to sit outside. Will be back to try other dishes. read more

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I'm a fan. It's a little dark and a little loud but service is sweet and efficient. Really enjoyed the apps (fried baby octopus and fried oysters). I'm a nigiri guy. Better half is a sashimi gal. Sushi/sashimi combo makes the grade! Suicide salmon and sake toro diablo are fire bombs! Love that spice. Don't forget the dessert best tiramisu I've had in a while. Plenty of free parking in the garage. read more

Great place for sushi in Austin. We tried a variety of rolls, it was all really tasty and fresh. read more

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The sushi here is great quality. I also ordered the curry nanban and I wish the shrimp tempura came on the side, I'm personally not a huge fan of tempura soaked in my broth. The curry broth is a little thinner than I expected but was still pretty good. I absolutely loved all the pieces of nigiri I ordered (escolar, hotate, sake aburi, chu toro). The fish again was great quality. It did take a little while for our food to come out, but we were also a larger party. read more

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Still one of our favorite sushi places in ATX. Fish is super fresh, served in large portions. Tried a few different rolls this time ad well, also delicious. Desserts are also fabulous! Service was solid, once we got things rolling! Highly recommended for sushi! read more

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I love musashino for date night! The sushi is always great and they have a large selection to choose from. Cocktails are refreshing. Make sure to grab a reservation though because it fills up fast on a weekend. read more

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Came with a group and had the place to ourselves! What we got in order of most to least favorite: -super deluxe-tokujo- depending on your likes you'll range from loves to hates but it's a good mix of what they've got! -sake aburi -Sake toro diablo -BE toro- toro hagashi was unavailable -Ozzie ii -Big southern -veggie tempura- maybe I'm just not a tempura fan anymore? -Toro taku handroll- the pickled radish was just a little too much Service was fantastic. It's just hard to give a 5 with so many good sushi competitors in town! read more

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Musashino is one of our favorite sushi spots in Austin. We enjoy coming here for date nights and when friends are in town. Their sushi is consistent, fresh, and beautifully presented. Some of their rolls are a bit more fusion-y, but they are still delicious and worth trying if you're feeling adventurous. Personally, I would recommend ordering their nigiri (get any of the sushi or sashimi deluxe entrees) as I think sushi is best in its purest form, and they execute it so well. The Japanese decor creates a lovely dining experience. We enjoy being able to see the sushi chefs behind the counter. Service can sometimes be slow when they're busy. If you don't have a reservation, it would be smart to show up right when they open at 5:30 PM. read more

My all time favorite sushi place! I can't wait to get back to Austin! Love that they always have a good selection of Japanese Whisky!

The sushi here is absolutely amazing. The size of the sashimi they give is also very generous. The staff are also very welcoming and the venue is warm with really good vibes. The only thing that was lacking for me was the dessert. They had 3 options and if you're someone who has gluten intolerance, there wasn't a great option. Overall I would highly recommend, the spicy scallop nigiri is a MUST get. read more

I came to Musashino around 6 months ago, and really enjoyed the food, but my recent visit fell flat. We opted to sit outside to avoid an hour long wait, but the service was especially slow and they barely checked in on us throughout the meal. Normally it's not a big deal, but we were getting bit intensely by mosquitoes outside (so be aware if you dine outdoors in the summer). Onto the food, we ordered the age tofu that was pretty solid - a nice shareable dish. The super deluxe set was a bit disappointing. There was just too much rice, and the texture was very grainy and almost undercooked. The fish was ok, not as good as I remember and some pieces were very chewy. I think this could a be solid sushi restaurant if they were more consistent in their quality, and either hired more staff or made sure to check in more frequently. read more

Musashino Sushi Dokoro - Super Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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One of the OG sushi spots in Austin (circa 1995), the Avocado Kama, was calling my name, so we ended up reserving it at the last minute. Keeping the Edomae (Edomeaezushi) style intact from Japan, it's a staple of Austin, and when we barely had sushi spots then, they were a pioneer in many ways. Let's get into the review. Pros: - Yelp's Waitlist worked well - Dedicated parking lot - Friendly staff - Quick reservations (called) - Food was delicious Side Notes: - Call for reservations - Yelp's Waitlist worked well - Closed on Mon and Sun - Limited hours (check on Yelp) - Don't order directly from chefs - Average prices around the area - Order takeout (do it in advance) What We Got: - Hot Green Tea - Avocado Kama - Tori Karaage - Big Southern Roll - Toro Taku Hand Roll - Unagi Hand Roll - A5 Wagyu - Ton of Nigiri Summary This place is always somewhere where the quality stays mostly the same. It's excellent sushi, and the prices are on par with some higher-end places for the fish I like (e.g., fatty tuna). With so many options in Austin now, it's hard only to come here (from Tsuke Edomae to Otoko), but you must try this place at least once! Hours: They are closed on Monday and Sunday. Also, only open for dinner, starting at 5:30 PM and closing at 9 PM (9:30 PM on FRI/SAT). Wait: We requested to be on the waitlist on Yelp, and it was pretty accurate. We were about 25 minutes away, with roughly five parties in front of us. We sat right away at the bar (party of two) when we got there. Parking: Parking is dedicated to the building tenants, so it's easy to find parking. Customer Service: The service was excellent, but it was a full house, so we had to ask a couple of times for a water refill, but no big deal. Our waitress was super friendly, so the wait times were barely noticeable. What We Loved: A5, Avocado Kama, and fatty tuna FTW!!! So GOOD! We didn't drink alchy beverages this time, but they have Japanese Whisky, so try a Japanese Old Fashioned or wine/sake pair for your dinner! Opportunities/Misc: It would be great to talk to the sushi chefs and order from them, but they are busy pushing food out. They will interact from time to time, but I love that interaction, so I wish we could order from them directly (ops nightmare, I know). We also ordered takeout for our mom, and that took a bit longer towards the end, so be prepared to call/order in advance so you are good to go when you are ready to leave. Again, it is one of the staples here in Austin. Even if I don't go every weekend, it's a place that holds a special place in my heart, as it was around when I was going to college in Austin. Quality is excellent, and customer service is forever friendly. read more

One of my local favorites from my college days. The sushi is always spot on and fresh. The nigiri pieces are a good size. The weekends or during dinner rush it can be a bit of a wait but otherwise it's a great spot! read more

Mid all the way. Not a single star entree. Out of nearly every cocktail listed on the menu. Tried 5 different apps and didn't particularly like any of them. Thought the sashimi might be the saving grace, but no. Nice host though. read more

A cute place - intimate and private-ish. The bar is in the middle of the restaurant so the tables circle around it. But I have to talk about the food: The ROAD RUNNER ROLL. The squid ink rice & habanero caviar was perfect! Definitely would recommend this roll! Downside, at the time we visited, they did not have chirashi or serving omakase. So call ahead if there's something you would like! 8/10 - cool vibe, delicious sushi read more

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FYI for first time visitors, the restaurant is hard to locate as their is no signage pointing to where it is. It is located upstairs in the middle of the complex. I came with a group of friends and we made reservations online a week ahead for a Saturday. I believe they only take reservations if your group is over a certain amount. Beware of the strong pungent fishy smell when you walk in...it hit us right in the face. It subsided as we reached our table. The fish quality is pretty decent, they give large slices of sashimi than most places but the prices are a little above average. I got the deluxe combo that came with 10 pieces and a roll. I thought it was a decently priced. A few of us thought the ratio of rice with the sashimi was too much. We ordered a few appetizers, the tempura was excellent and chicken karage solid. I ordered a Tequila Daisy and it was a tad bit watered down, I tasted more of the Chambord and less of the tequila...not something I would order again IMO. I'll try a different cocktail on my next visit to see if anything tickles my fancy. read more

Musashino Sushi Dokoro - Sushi Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Visited the new location last night (the old Granite Cafe space). Really nice ambience. I think the sushi is even better and I already rated it tops in Austin. We had Texas Hybrid roll read more

Awesome place hidden on the second floor of a shopping plaza. There is more parking in the parking garage behind the building. Definitely recommend making a reservation although you can join the Yelp waitlist. We joined the waitlist and arrived around 7:45pm on a Saturday night and got a drink at the bar while we waited (about 20 min at the bar, maybe 40 min total for 2 people). There is ample seating on the patio and indoors. It is very cute with tasteful decor. Our server Ashley was great and recommended some dishes. We got the Sushi Sashimi Combo, Texas Road Kill Tuna Roll, Shima Zushi, Suicide Salmon, and a Bluefin Tuna fatty version that our server recommended. Everything was so fresh and melt in your mouth. The quality of the food is superb, staff service is great, and you definitely get what you pay for. Absolutely recommend trying this spot and cannot wait to return! read more

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I loved our Musashino dinner and would have given five stars BUT the reservation system was not desirable! They wanted $10 deposit per person before you can make a reservation. We ended up walking in which worked out just fine! We will be back for sure because my sushi deluxe was delicious- great value for 7 pieces of fresh sushi and 3 pieces of spicy salmon served with salad and soup! It was very quiet when we came in at 530pm but filled up around 7pm. It was hopping on a Friday night! Our service was friendly even when Grace was serving many tables in a busy night! They have a dog friendly patio! We've always sat at their outdoor patio because of our pup. And it was perfect Al fresco weather last night. I finally got to check out the inside of the restaurant and it was nice and cozy in there. I might have to dine inside on our next visit! read more

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Finally made it here and barely had to wait for a table! First things first, this place is hard to find. No signage showing it's upstairs in this complex so a little weird. We started with the gyoza and the Champs sashimi with salmon. Sashimi was delicious, especially with the jalapeño soy sauce. We then got the Texas Roadkill which was so. Damn. Good. Then had the Ozzy roll which was also very tasty, and lastly ended with the negitoro roll - simple and delicious. As for Nigiri, the seared albacore was melt in your mouth good. Can't wait to come back and try some more! read more

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Great sushi spot near UT Austin! What we ordered (from favorite to least favorite): Evel Knievel Roll ($17) - Salmon, avocado, cucumber, seaweed, ooba leaf & lemon zest Toro Taku ($10) - Fatty tuna roll with pickled radish Elvis Roll ($17) - Tuna, yellowtail, avocado, cucumber, seaweed & lettuce Great ambiance and staff, only complaint is our food was quite slow to come out (we did go on a Friday night). A little pricey, and not the best sushi I've ever had, but definitely a great spot! read more

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I wish I could give this place a better a review but I was pretty disappointed by the whole experience. I would not recommend it. The ambiance once you find the place is nice. They have some cool Japanese decor around and a nice bar you can see from all the tables. They do not have a sign and they're located in a medical practice building on the second floor. Luckily you can hear the noise from the restaurant and the smells so it will guide you in if you've never been. We had a group of 9 under reservation and got seated right away. The service was very slow here. Servers took a long time to come take our orders and check on us throughout. A few girls ordered drinks and they came out scattered and slowly. Now for the food. Unfortunately it was very disappointing. The food is VERY overpriced here. I've had better quality sushi for much less. The Toro Taku just tasted like regular old tuna (granted good quality), but not specifically toro. The Beni Toro is deceiving! They just use REGULAR salmon, not actually toro (the fatty, usually underbelly part of the fish that's supposed to taste richer, more succulent texture and flavor.) This was confirmed by the server that it's not actually salmon toro despite the name. The miso soup is standard, certainly not remarkable enough to justify being $4. The only two things that didn't disappoint me were the salad and the ginger. They do use good ginger. On top of being disappointed by the food, they also took forever to bring the food and things did not come out together. The table waited 20 minutes before any soups/salads/ or appetizers came out. Then there was more waiting. After another 20 minutes 3 of the 9 girls got their entrees first. After another 20 minutes 4 of the girls got their entrees leaving a lonely two still waiting. The remaining two girls waited another 15 minutes before getting their entrees and they had the simplest entree orders of the whole table! One girl literally ordered one Alaskan roll, and the other ordered 2 traditional rolls. My total pre taxes and tip was $29.50 for 2 traditional rolls (6 pieces each), a miso soup, and a small house salad and I was not full. read more

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Musashino was a very solid spot for Japanese fare. If you're looking for a lighter meal and care about fish quality, the Sushi Deluxe with 7 pieces of sushi and 2 pieces of futo maki hits the spot. You won't leave full but for only $40, I felt the price and value was very reasonable if you just wanted to satisfy a sushi craving. When I went though, they were short staffed so I wasn't able to try any of their cocktails which was a pity since those were all pretty reasonably priced too ($12ish). read more

Ok. I have been going to Musashino since 96 when it was on Mopac near Anderson and Tyson Cole was a sous chef there. Before covid it had gone through a rough patch and their sushi had lost the beauty and taste. Their new location brings a fresh, yet traditional, breath to limited Austin sushi offering. I love the new location. The menu is smaller than what it was, but everything is good and the service is top notch. read more

Went here for dinner for a party of 3 with no reservation at 6 on a Thursday. They were pretty busy; they said it would be about 30-40 minutes for a table but we were seated in about 5! The fried chicken appetizer was so tender and juicy. We also ordered some sashimi, nigiris, and a couple of rolls and everything came out super fast, was plated beautifully, and tasted FANTASTIC. Would love to come here again the next time I'm in Austin! read more

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This place is super average. Id say its pretty disappointing in comparison to all the yelp reviews. I got the rainbow roll, couple nigiris, edamame and karage. The karage wasn't fried enough and it was not crispy. The edamame was pretty much the only good thing (but how can you mess up edamame): sadly the nigiri here is like 80% rice. Its not worth it for the price i'd say and the roll was super mushy. The service was fast and good but will not be returning because of the food. There are plenty of other decent spots in austin. We honestly had to stop eating in the middle to go to our go to sushi spot instead -(definitely wasn't full yet) but our bill was close to 70$ already which is pretty steep even for austin. read more

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One of the best-quality sushi places in Austin. This place screams authentic Japanese sushi - from the space to the menu, and most importantly, the quality. I recommend this place whenever someone wants a high-quality sushi spot in the city. They don't take reservations, so in order to avoid a long wait, you'd have to get there right before they open. Otherwise, you may end up waiting for quite some time, but it's worth it, I promise! Don't come here if you're just trying to satisfy a tiny bit of sushi craving. Come here for the experience and amazing food! I typically like to get the sashimi platter, which is good to share between two people. You can get a side of sushi rice if you'd like to make it more filling, but I think this is a great way to try their sushi selection. I've tried a bunch of their appetizers and other offerings, I have nothing negative to say. read more

Musashino Sushi Dokoro - Sashimi Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's in a dental office but the seating inside is beautiful. No wait on a Tuesday night at 7pm. We got the Black Widow ($18), which seems like the most popular, but it was a little dry. Also got the Salmon Skin, pretty good ($16). The portions are pretty good, service was good. read more

Musashino Sushi Dokoro - Black Widow $18 - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We've been pretty sushi deprived due to the pandemic and was hyped to try out this place. Parking in the garage was easy and free, and finding the restaurant on the second floor wasn't bad. We joined the online waitlist and didn't wait very long to get a table. The staff was excellent! We ordered the Sake Kama Shio Yaki (grilled salmon cheek), Escolar Kushiyaki, and Sushi/sashimi combo. Let's start with the good: the sushi. The pieces were big and flavorful. The tuna was super tender and the tasty oils from the escolar coats your tongue. Quantity and quality was good and fits the cost. The miso soup was also surprisingly good. Now for the not-so-great: the appetizers. The salmon cheek wasn't as fatty as I expected and overall was like eating medium-well salmon. The Escolar Kushiyaki had a nice char, but the fish itself wasn't very tender. Both apps weren't bad, but not worth the price. Overall, this is a good, solid place for sushi. read more

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Excellent sushi spot in Austin- if you know you know gem and family friendly. Ordered a simple house salad and the salmon sashimi appetizer- both fresh and perfect amounts for a light early dinner. Cool ambiance inside and large outdoor terrace great for during the cooler months. Great service. read more

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Very much enjoyed my first dining experience here. Sat up at the bar having the chefs attention. Discussing the menu with my wife, a certain member from behind the bar caught onto our conversation about grilled squid which he was ready to toss one into the barbecue. We all had a nice chat with them and entertained the idea. Friendly personnel, personal and also quick on favors. My hat goes off to the staff, the wait staff and the deli o food served. Loved the atmosphere too! The taste is fresh. The look is very appealing and decent parking! Will be back soon. read more

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Updating my review to reflect the poor customer service. Upon a return visit, we had a reservation for 5 and at the last moment had an additional person join. The host was snotty about it and made us feel unwelcome. She informed us that they may not be able to accommodate the next time. The outdoor dining area was 75% empty and it was as simple as pulling up one more chair (which we had to do ourselves since she left us standing ). read more

Musashino Sushi Dokoro - Tiramisu and Tempura Ice Cream - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Musashino is THE spot to go to for sushi in Austin. I've been to most of the big sushi spots in Austin, and this is hands down my favorite. While being more affordable than others of its caliber, Musashino tops the freshness department for me! Delicious, flavorful fish, and I love the wasabi layer in between the nigiri. Took my friend here for her birthday and ordered from big eye tuna to king salmon to wagyu, and they were all heaven in my mouth. I was really happy with the amount of fish provided on each order, since other places sometimes give very flimsy nigiri. My affordable favorites was the big eye tuna and Suicide salmon(spicy) and yellowtail cheek. My all-time favorite had to be the wagyu, oh my god it was a memorable bite to this day. It was melt in your mouth, rich, meaty perfection and totally worth the cost in my eyes. Better than the wagyu nigiri I had tried at another very well rated sushi restaurant. Additionally, I went again with others, and someone had ordered curry. Not gonna lie, it also tasted pretty good. I'm not one to order anything but sushi at a sushi place, but if you're not into the raw fish scene, know that their other dishes are promising as well! read more

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My boyfriend and I have been coming to this place since we first started dating. We have been together for almost 7 years and it's still our favorite place to go for every anniversary, Valentine's Day and birthday dinner. The food is high quality and I've never had a bad dish here. The servers are nice and the ambiance is amazing. I brought my dad and sister here and they said they loved it as well. Some of favorites are the Sushi Regular which is the chefs choice of 7 nigiri's and the shima zushi nigiri is amazing. As far as rolls go the black widow is amazing. Probably my favorite roll in Austin. But always ask the server what they recommend. read more

Wanted to give this place a try for years. Reserved a table on July 4 via the link on their website. Paid the deposit online...$52.25 for 5 people. Fast forward 2 weeks. Got a reminder email on July 3. You'd think everything was GTG, right? Showed up to an empty parking lot & a sign on door that they're closed July 4-July 8. My Japanese mother was not impressed. Who the heck is running their operations? Amateurs. read more

The best of the best. I could live there. Best sushi in Austin and great lunch specials!

Wow this is our new go to place. We've been to a handful of mid-range price sushi restaurants in Austin (can get a meal for under $50 per person) and this is by far the best one. The quality of the fish was top notch, the service was fast and friendly, and we had nice seating outside. The place can be difficult to find as its unmarked and on the second floor of a shopping complex. Update: we had such a good time we went back again the next night, except this time we were seated at the sushi bar. The service was incredible, with the chefs offering to pick out our nigiri and help us explore their best offerings while tailoring it to what we enjoy. They even threw in a complimentary appetizer (marinated grilled escolar which was amazing) and a few extra nigiri on the house. What an experience! Here's what stood out to me that I'd love to get again: Toro taku roll (great quality fatty tuna and texture of pickled radish) Hamachi Bin toro (seared fatty albacore with marinade) Nama sake Seared sake toro Cold smoked escolar with lemon and black pepper They also really surprised me with their scallop nigiri, which I thought I didn't like. The crispy garlic they put on top really cuts the fish in a beautiful way! Also just a heads up if you don't like wasabi you're gonna want to ask for your nigiri without it, but keep an open mind because they use the real, fresh wasabi root in the nigiri pieces. read more

Classic austin Japanese staple tucked unassuming in a business building close to Campus. If you went to Uchi you have to come here too. read more

Musashino Sushi Dokoro - Nabeiyaki Udon - Japanese Near Me - Austin, Texas