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    Sushi Junai 2

    3.8 (643 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    SUSHI JUNAI 2 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    ALL YOU CAN EAT HEAVEN
    Margaret F.

    It's our favorite all you can eat sushi place in Austin!! The servers are great whether it's for lunch or dinner! The servers work really hard and to go experience is lovely as well. It's very spacious well lit and easy to move around. It's great for big groups for families or for just a dinner date! The quality is delicious and we can't get enough. We've been coming here since 2018!

    Nigiri and Junai Sashimi Platter
    Brooke D.

    My first experience here was great but after visiting here more recently I realized I needed to update my review. This location has really started to cut corners and overall the quality of dishes has gone down. For whatever reason, they have decided to use disposable dishes recently. Our soy sauce containers were plastic to go sauce containers and the icecream was served in styrofoam bowls with plastic spoons. We even ordered the spicy ramen to try and it was literally just microwaved ramen still in the paper bowl you get at the grocery store. Very disappointing experience.

    Lisa Lisa Roll
    Zachary S.

    We met some friends here for Easter and had a great dinner. This was our first time to this location our friends have been here before they love it. Everything was clean and looked nice. The staff was quick to our table and answered all of our sushi questions. Every time we finish the plate she was quick to come to the table and remove the dishwasher to clear for room. The food was good my favorite was the yellowtail and Lisa Lisa. I didn't get a picture of it but I also got who's your daddy sushi. Who's your daddy tastes good but was overwhelming after two pcs.

    Phuong P.

    It was our first time doing AYCE sushi and it was ok. Food was served very quickly, staff were super attentive, menu had great variety, but to be honest it tasted just ok. I can think this is good for big group or family with kids, but there was no specific dish that actually amazed me. Maybe it's the common expectation for AYCE. Parking was super easy.

    One sushi roll at full price. They purposely skimp on everything.

    This is the Junai Special Roll. There is barely any tuna or rice. The roll is super small and thin. Unless you order their "all you can eat" sushi lunch. They purposely skimp on all the rolls to get you to order a lot. Its awful. An amateur could make this roll. Don't go here unless you order the all you can eat.

    Affogato
    Mourad F.

    We tried all you can eat at sushi junai 2. The vibe is casual. There was no wait to sit. The price for dinner was 36.99$ per person. The menu is extensive. There are a couple of special items on the menu that you can order once per person. We did 2 rounds. First round they were fast. Second round took a long time even though it was a smaller order. The quality is average but the food is tasty. Overall it was a good experience. The desserts were so good.

    Screaming "O"
    Matthew P.

    Went here on the recommendation of a few Yelpers and yes, it's the best AYCE I've had in Austin. The sparse, underwhelming (and chilly, wear a sweater!) interior shouldn't fool you, the sushi is legit. The pieces come out fast and are delicious. The deal at dinner is you can order anything, but the special menu items are in red and you can just get those once each. Hey, that works! The Sashimi Special was my favorite, and both the salmon and tuna hand rolls were absolutely stuffed full. Nigiri fish pieces were smallish but not overloaded with rice so, I mean, just order more. Our server was efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable. Total after tax but before tip was $40 even. Heck yeah. I'll be back.

    Sushi K.B.B.Q. Roll
    Melissa B.

    Where else can you get a sushi role with bulgogi on top?! Definitely lots did unique options at this all you can eat place. Be prepared - the staff moves fast so don't dilly dally.

    Garlic Salmon, Yuzo Yellowtail, Salmon Belly, salmon sake
    Celeste N.

    Came here with some friends and after trying the very few ayce sushi places in Austin, this is our favorite. We came here two weeks in a row on Friday nights and it wasn't very busy, which was great since we didn't have to wait for a table or wait long for our food to come out. I like how fresh the fish is and the portions of the nigiri. The amount of rice to fish ratio is perfect for ayce especially if you want to eat your moneys worth. I love all the variety of choices you have for ayce! I will definitely be back. So good.

    Sashimi special
    Scarlett T.

    We came on a Sunday at 11am and was the second group there. Service was fast. Our waitress was nice. Tables and seats were clean. We waited 15 mins for the sushi rice to get cooked when we ordered at 11:15am. We got the AYCE sushi for $29.95 per person. On the menu it shows 29.95 per person without sushi but what it means is you can't get the sushi nigiri 2 pc section.... You can order all the sushi rolls and everything else. We ordered: * special sashimi 3/5 some pieces there was still the tendon line in the sashimi and it was chewy. Bad cut of sashimis . The only one I liked was the salmon. * SAlMON HOlC Roll : 4/5 tempura was fried perfectly and was good. Wish there was thicker salmon pieces. Wasn't spicy this time but it was perfect. * SAlmON loveR ROll: 1/5: lacking in flavor and wasn't balanced. * Spicy TuNA Cracker - 5/5 delicious and crunchy; texture delight! * SAlMON POKi: 5/5, love this and wish this came earlier on so I could add it on the sushi rolls. * ex girlfriend- 1/5 I was not a fan of this dish. * strawberry mochi: 5/5 the best strawberry movhi I had! Sooo good ! Perfect to top off the meal. Do I recommend this place? We got our moneys worth for AYCE but I think this place is may be worth it for dinner better so you can order the sushi nigiri instead of just the rolls. The rolls had a lot of rice. Fish quality was subpar. The only fish I like that was salmon. Everything else was fishy or texture was off. I've had many sashimi and haven't had a sashimi with tendon or muscle line in it until here. OK place to get AYCE sushi if you're on a budget but I feel there's other AYCE options with better fish quality.

    Cucumber Passion Roll (best one I had)
    Yamile C.

    So I was a little hesitant when someone suggested AYCE sushi but prayed to the gods and decided to try it. Needless to say this place has been added to my saved list :) They have a large selection to choose from although not everything is available if you come for lunch. We went for dinner so everything on the menu was available and all the ones we ordered were delicious. Another thing to note is some items you can only order once per person. The menu does indicate which are the items. We came on a Friday and it was busy but didn't need to wait for table. You write what you want on a piece of paper and the waitress/waiter comes by to pick it up. They let you order two things at a time per person and our waitress was fast. It's casual and from what I could tell the place is clean and the service was good too. They came by often not only to take our order but remove plates too. Definitely will be coming back for the price, quality & service you can't beat it.

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    Best AYCE Sushi in town. Sauce not overpowering, very flavorful. Fun menu item names, quick and friendly service. Highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Sushi Junai 2

    Is this all you can eat?

    Yes! They have a menu that you can just keep ordering items from until you're full.

    Can you pay dinner price during lunch time and get the full menu?

    Yes.

    The menu says no nigiri for the lunch price, but does not say that under the dinner pricing. Is nigiri included in the dinner pricing?

    Yes, I've gotten nigiri many times for dinner AYCE

    Do they do AYCE on the weekend? If so, what are the hours? Thanks!

    Yes! You can always order straight off the menu, or order the AYCE during regular business hours

    Do they charge for lefotvers?

    Yes they say they do if you leave too much uneaten food and you are doing the AYCE. But we've left couple of pieces that didn't taste good or fresh and they were ok with it

    Is there a difference in offering for their lunch and dinner?

    The lunch is 21.95 plus tax. The dinner is 29.95 plus tax. Dinner includes nigiri, lunch does not. Also they charge for leftovers so order what you can eat. Customers often are confused about that. But it makes sense since an ayce place like that… Read more

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    (47 reviews)
    11.1 mi

    Toshokan is one of those Austin gems that feels like you've stumbled into another world. Luckily I…read moresnagged a reservation a few weeks in advance. Tucked away inside a mini golf course and hidden behind a bookshelf, the whole experience has this playful speakeasy energy before you even sit down. Once you step inside, the interior immediately transports you to the late‑night streets of Tokyo--moody lighting, intimate vibes, and that cinematic feeling like something special is about to happen. There are 6 seats. My boyfriend and I had such a fun, personal experience. The staff were incredible--warm, engaging, and genuinely excited to guide us through each course. The food itself was delicious, beautifully crafted, and felt customized in a way that made the night feel unique to us. It's the kind of omakase that doesn't take itself too seriously while still delivering seriously good dishes. I also highly recommend the sake and cocktail pairing. The bartender customizes it based on your preferences. I told her my favorite drink is an espresso martini and she made this really fun espresso, strawberry latte concoction. There is also a special house sake with an homage to the owner's cat. I love those personal details. It's always a great time at Toshokan, and I'll definitely be back again. PS it's a great place to celebrate your birthday or special occasion! They broke out a guitar to serenade me lol

    Love a good omakase and love a good speakeasy, but the two together? Amazing. Second time here and…read moreit took a hoooot minute to get the first reservation, second one not too challenging. Helps that it's always a reservation for one...vs multiple people. This is tucked inside the Holey Moley in the rear....reservation for 8:30 and they come out to welcome everyone before ushering into the restaurant. Nice, quaint chefs counter space inside and I believe the idea is to give a traditional Japanese local restaurant feel so the space is designed to just be big enough. This used to be a bedroom when the building was a hostel. I was pleasantly surprised when Nicole, upon checking me in remember who I was and welcomed me back. Not only that the chef did as well! They are both amazing and so full of knowledge. After being sat they go through several things about the history, items in the restaurant, and then drink service is offered and the meal begins. You get to select the chop stick holder and chop sticks you'd like to use. I asked, they have at least a dozen I believe different chop stick holder options. They also do s personalized wood coaster with your name burnt into it. The selections were amazing with each one having a unique flavor that melted in your mouth. I added the sake and cocktail pairing which Nicole does amazing. I let her know I still kept the origami crane she last time was still on my counter at home. They are toooo damn cut to just throw away. I mean look at them! Anybody during the service they are interactive with everyone engaging in different conversations. With such an intimate space it's great to get introduced to others and's have as great evening.

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    TenTen

    4.3
    (567 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $$$

    We had a fantastic night and savored every dish that was served. To our lucky surprise we came…read moreduring happy hour, so we ordered many things off of the happy hour menu. Both of the sandos were perfect. The wagyu beef sando had a little bit more flavor but it was slight and both are worth trying. Every roll was enjoyable and I felt like each had a little twist that really made the flavors explosive, like a shaved onion or a crispy puff on the side of the roll. The service was stellar and they were easy to book on OpenTable I also tried the green tea mocktail and found it to be light and refreshing and I was happy that it wasn't super sweet My two favorite items were: 1. The Edamame - which were charred in a way that I feel like I've never experienced it before and had such great flavor. 2. The scallop roll had a thinly sliced shaved truffle on top that made the roll simple yet out of this world. Shout out to the manager who came by just to check in. I always think that is such a sweet gesture.

    Went back to tenten and had an incredible time with the girls. We wanted to go find a happy hour…read morebut none of the girls could make it before six which is when all Happy hours are over so we have to get creative and figure 1010 on a Tuesday is the perfect spot to be because they have $10 rolls all night. I've been here recently and really enjoyed the Hamachi and the spicy tuna, however, this time around they both felt a little too fishy. They're to roll on the other hand was absolutely mind blowing and did not disappoint. Everybody's absolutely favorite role though was the truffle scallop. It was creamy. It was velvety. It was clean and such a burst of flavor without overwhelming your taste buds too much. Overall, a very good time great service and as always, great food

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    4.3
    (744 reviews)
    12.1 mi
    $$$

    Really great. Better than uchiba. Maybe on par w uchi for me…read more Overall recommendations: chili hamachi, hamachi apple, soto 2.0 and uni pasta, risotto Chili hamachi-5/5 must get. So good the chili flavor is nice and has depth to it and not very spicy. More flavorful and goes so well together w the crunchy scallion texture on the soft fish Hirame usuzukuri- 4/5 - it was good but i could skip it. Flavor was really nice and light. The plum flavor was very distinct. But based on personal preference liked the hamachi more Ora king salmon- 4.7/5- very good the lemon flavor was so nice. The only thing is i felt the nigiris had too much wasabi at the end and the sizes are quite tiny Salmon toro (belly)- 4.7/5- really good. Same as above a little too much wasabi at the end and small size. Like the ora king more Hamachi Apple- 5/5 nice sweetness in the beginning from the apple and then a little bit of spice later on. Really enjoyed this one a lot lighter Kudamono 3/5- the banana is interesting and pleasant in texture but i would say overall compared to the other rolls. Tastes more average and familiar to a typical roll youd get elsewhere Soto 2.0- 5/5 really good had a nice depth of flavor.This and the hamachi were the favorites Uni pasta- 5/5- really enjoyed the depth and flavor. Less on the uni side and more a creamy and thick taste that is really good Risotto- 5/5 - very good and freshly warm

    This restaurant got away with murder…read more Sat down to eat. Our order was taken graciously... But only 3/4 of it ever came to the table. My husband's $30 roll never arrived and neither did the edamame he ordered.... Yet, I do believe we paid for both. In the moment of paying the bill, I was in far too much shock over HOW EXPENSIVE IT WAS to even realize that my husband didn't even get half of his dinner. Also, I paid HOW MUCH FOR 6 slices of Anago Sashimi**. I'm NEVER going to get over how insanely priced this restaurant is. And it really isn't much better, or even better at all, than a HOLE IN THE WALL spot that's all you can eat... Call me "trash" if you want but I have eaten at THOUSANDS of sushi spots, high end, low end, Michelin star rated, food poisoning inducing (lol) and this restaurant falls into the category of "wanna be" fancy but you can tell it's trying too hard. Was the fish good? Sure. Was it worth the $450 I wound up spending... For 2 people... NOT EVEN A LITTLE. **THEY CHARGED ME $64 for 6 slices of Anago sashimi, even though on the menu it was $7 per slice. ** They also charged me $110 for a sashimi platter, and I have absolutely NO CLUE where they came up with this number. Truly pissed off at this restaurant. ALWAYS TRIPLE CHECK YOUR BILL BEFORE PAYING!!!!! This restaurant stole from us.

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    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $$

    I usually don't like leaving bad reviews, but wow--that was FOUL. I ordered the rice medallion…read moresauté with the recommended pork belly as my protein and asked for no mushrooms. The girl taking my order was friendly and even double-checked if it was an allergy--I told her no, I just really don't like mushrooms. But when I got home and started eating, everything in that dish tasted like mushrooms--or at least had that same gross, slimy, squishy texture. Even the pork belly (I think?) was soft, squishy, and honestly disgusting. Pork belly can be amazing when it's grilled or fried and crispy, but this was the total opposite. I don't get the hype around Koriente at all. The only good thing was the friendly and honestly super fast service.

    I've ordered from Koriente through Uber Eats before and have really enjoyed the food--it's…read moreconsistently flavorful and satisfying. I recently visited in person and got my usual order, the shiitake tofu, which was just as delicious as I remembered. That said, the overall dine-in experience could be improved. I tried the tea for the first time and, unfortunately, it wasn't quite to my taste. That was the main reason my rating is a bit lower this time. Also, a small note on the bento box: it typically comes with a tea included, but this wasn't made very clear during ordering. My friend didn't realize it was complimentary until someone else in our group ordered, which led to some confusion. It might help to clarify that more up front to avoid any misunderstandings. Still, I really appreciate the quality of the food and will definitely continue to order again!

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    4.6
    (15 reviews)
    10.9 mi

    Went for my birthday and it was awesome. We opted to get there early for a complimentary drink and…read moreapp - both were delicious. Every single course was to die for, I honestly could have eaten two bites of each lol but I felt full and satisfied. We left with extra bites, if you want to purchase, we all did! And a yummy dessert. My drink stood out - the madam butterfly. Try her!! My only thing is the restaurant itself is hidden, no lights so it can be hard to find but we didn't have any trouble. I saw someone else's review about how hidden it was so I was ready for it. Quite an expensive dinner but absolutely worth it, very exclusive and delicious.

    Sushi by Scratch delivers one of the most intentional, thoughtful dining experiences you'll ever…read moresit down for. Every single course shows an incredible level of detail and care, from the way each piece is seasoned to how the chefs explain the story behind the fish. The standouts for me were the kanpachi, toro, saba, and unagi, each one was ridiculously fresh and perfectly prepared. The kanpachi was clean and bright, the toro melted instantly, the saba had the perfect balance of richness and acidity, and the unagi was possibly the best I've ever had. Yes, the prices are high, so go in prepared, but the quality of the food and the craftsmanship behind it absolutely justify the cost. The drinks were phenomenal as well, pairing perfectly with the progression of the meal. If you're looking for a special, high-end sushi experience with unmatched attention to detail, this is it. 10/10. Highly recommend.

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