A lovely experience at Uchi Scottsdale. We were able to secure a weekday reservation the night before. Street parking is available and it is located in old historic Scottsdale. Very unappearing from the outside, but the interior is very sleek and modern. It feels very intimate even though there is plenty of seating. Our group decided on getting the somakase. It was a great option as you can explain your budget, allergies, preferences and your waitress/waiter will create a custom tasting for you. Everything was very delicious. Our waitress may have misheard since a beef dish was brought out and one of us did not eat beef but it was fine. We ordered the fried milk afterwards and we appreciate that she brought out extra fried milk balls for us! They were very tasty. Afterwards, she brought out a complimentary dessert (coconut tapioca) that was so refreshing. I would honestly say this dessert was better than the fried milk. All the dishes felt fresh and flavorful. My favorites were the pumpkin tempura, Hama chili, and one of the mushroom dishes (my bad I forgot!) read more

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This is one of my friend's favorite spots to dine and after dining here with her I can easily see why! Everything, from the service, food and decor, was exemplary. Ellie was our server and she was so sweet, friendly and attentive. If you dine with them often they will take note of your preferences for your future visits. Gotta love a restaurant that prices itself on the details to make customers feel welcome. We went here for lunch and shared the prix fixe menu which was an excellent way to try a lot off their menu. We had the akami te and hama chili for the first course. I am cilantro adverse so I requested the micro cilantro greens to be taken off the akami te which was an easy adjustment. Note that the sauce on the bottom does have some cilantro mixed in but I didn't notice a strong cilantro flavor with that and it tasted good with the rest of the dish. The hama chili was also really delicious with just the right amount of spice. Our second courses were the crispy rice with added wagyu beef and walu walu. I enjoyed both as they were delicious and visually appealing. We had some sorbet and also tried the read more

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I've been here several times for dinner, and this is my 2nd time coming for lunch, which is only available Fri/Sat/Sun from 11:30 until 2:30. Honestly, I like lunch as it works better with my schedule, and I get to enjoy the experience midday! All the perks at dinner but a different vibe. I was looking forward to the meal & the experience, and it did not disappoint. To our server, Valerie, you did an amazing job and like a few others, will be forever engraved in my head when I'm coming back. Upfront disclaimer... yes, Japanese. I actually had in mind getting the burger before coming, as the last time I came I chose something different and I had a bite from my friend, and it left a lasting impression for sure. This Burger hits different, and it's part of the prefix menu... and man, it's good!!! Cooked medium and served with a miso aioli and these onions that are not heavy and I think tossed with kimchi. Don't get me wrong... I wouldn't come here without grabbing some sushi. I ended up getting the Hamachi Nigiri and the Maguro Nigiri. To drink, I had the Tsurai cocktail, as I like a little tequila with fruit and we shared the iced tea. My business associate got the Sushi Omakase, which I had before. Bottom line, we were still raving about the food, the service, and just the vibe during the day. read more

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Came here as they're part of the resy Amex credit, and it was restaurant week, but we opted to for the omakase instead. I'm a pescatarian and they were able to accommodate that and bc we didn't have any meat the price was less. My favorite was the flounder sashimi and the oysters. Everything had such a nice balance of flavors, and the texture of the fish was very buttery. We also got some cocktails off the happy hour menu and they were all so good- very light, but it also sneaks up on you! The food runners and our waiter were so nice and explained each dish as they came out. Parking can be tough but we got lucky and found a spot across the street. The overall experience did take ~2/2.5 hours. The door to the entrance is a bit camouflaged, but there's sandwich board signs outside to help. The inside was very modern and romantically dim. read more

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UCHI @ SCOTTSDALE The food here was super fresh but smaller sizes. We got the happy hour deal on sashimi which seemed decently priced. The bartenders were really attentive; however, for the sizes of each dish I would go somewhere else unless it is a special date night. Overall 4/5 read more

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We had a fabulous time at Uchi for happy hour! I enjoyed the variety of the happy hour omakase which is $120 for 2 people. Drinks were about $10 each. Our server and the overall service of the restaurant felt very top notch. Uchi is one of the very few places that do happy hour on the weekends. The fish tasted so fresh. My favorite was the hand roll, sashimi. Ambiance is so chic and modern. Cocktails were strong. We would definitely returns read more

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Page and Matt are delightful, warm and sweet. I started with temaki hand roll. Delicious, not spicy at all. I moved on to the market nigiri Gindara. I asked that it not be torched. It was so fresh and delicious as always. Loved the chewy yet smooth texture! Enjoyed the half Uchi salad. One of my favorite go-tos. The romaine temaki was great. I forget this dish has quite the kick. Still great. I ended with just a side of shrimp read more

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I've been eyeing Uchi for awhile and finally checked them out with a friend during restaurant week. They had a great tasting menu to try all of the best and some limited menu items. The interior is very unique and beautiful. It sort of reminded me of being inside a train. I don't think there was anything I tried that I didn't enjoy but the stand outs for me were the Uchi wedge and nigiri special. The flavors were unique and nothing like I've had before. Our sever was great too. She was very friendly, knowledge and attentive. Overall it was a great dining experience and I'll definitely be back again. read more

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Yum yum yummy!! I have been to uchi a couple of times for dinner and always have an incredible meal. With quality fish and unique flavor combinations, uchi is consistently a hit. The ambiance of the restaurant is upscale with warm lighting and a central bar. Service is always exceptional and I love that they go through each dish as they bring it out to you. Today I went for the weekend lunch special which is an incredible deal! $25 for the prix fix which includes an app, entree, and sorbet; $5 cocktails. Will definitely come back for lunch again! read more

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Came for restaurant week and will be back! Great and engaging service from our waiters and each dish on the menu u was creative, fresh and beautifully presented. Can't with to be back for the Omakase read more

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Ambiance..its.likes a diff world..so light outside and then you enter and its dark and cozy Service..amazing Food..amazing..had uchi salad and county tofu sushi..so many amazing flavors and different. Loved the crunchiness and pesto dip and jalapeño cream The dessert..had a small funnel.cake and custard and not too sweet read more

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Great food! I was hoping to do the omakase but when I asked my server about it I didn't get much guidance, it was more like "it depends" and it would've been more helpful to give suggestions. We ended up just ordering à la carte . Everything was great but our server i couldn't tell if he was having a bad day. We got an odd vibe. Overall though it's a beautiful ambiance inside and worth visiting if you haven't yet. read more

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Uchi is a good restaurant. Compared to other sushi restaurants here they do have great quality seafood and deliver excellent flavor. Next time I go I will order 20 orders of the HAMA CHILI!!!! It was very tasty thank you to our waitress who recommended the dish. A5 on the menu very buttery and rich. My husband always pays the bill like a gentleman so I don't know if prices are expensive but I do know the menu is top notch. YOU HAVE BARBS APPROVAL read more

Came here Saturday for lunch. The restaurant is beautiful, dark but not pitch black. On the quieter side so it is easy to have a conversation. Reservations HIGHLY recommended. We overheard the hostess say there weren't any tables available. Our service was amazing, super knowledgeable and attentive. I got the Grand Prix preset lunch special with the Hama chili and crispy rice. The Hama chili was probably the best thing I've ever had in my life. I ordered a crunchy spicy tuna roll as well which was delicious. read more

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Walking in, the restaurant is beautiful and the ambiance is perfect for a nice date, special occasion, or an elevated girls night. The service was good but it definitely felt as our server was trying to upsell us by only recommending the most expensive things on the menu. We ordered a few things but after we looked at general reviews, we realized she hadn't told us the actual most popular dishes. Regardless, the food was subpar and not what I was expecting for the price point. Granted, some fish stood out (like the otoro gunkan) but only a few dishes out of the whole were good. The desserts are amazing and delicious! read more

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This place is an EXPERIENCE to dine at! I don't know a lot about sushi and Japanese food but the service helps with any questions and even recommendations! We went there with family and did the option where you can set a budget and they bring what they think fits your preferences, definitely recommend if you are unsure of what you want to get but want to make sure you hit a couple things. I won't share everything we got in the review because I honestly don't know what everything was called but I will share a few photos of just some of the stuff we got! All the fish is phenomenal, we got a lot of sashimi and nigiri and all were amazing. Mushroom rice was great and broke up the food a little, and the tapioca dessert is a must-have! That was the best dessert! The service was incredible, we had a really nice waiter who we got to know. He was super attentive and he even brought us an extra appetizer when he noticed we didn't get as many pieces of sushi as we should have on one plate. Thank you!! read more

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I really enjoyed our dinner at Uchi! I avoided going before because the $$$$ price designation on Yelp scared me - but in my opinion everything was pretty reasonable for the quality! We went here to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We started with the edamame and brussel sprouts - both super tasty. Our server was very kind and gave us great recommendations for our main course. I can't remember what all we got but all was delicious and fresh! I also really enjoyed that they brought an additional roll/nigiri for the birthday boy instead of a dessert (he is more of a savory guy anyway). The vibe of the restaurant itself if cool - amazing architecture and low lighting. I will definitely be back! read more

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Hidden gem for sure, tucked away in old town Scottsdale. Very easy to miss the entrance but feels like a hidden alcove once you make your way in. Execution is on point. Get the chirashi bowl. It's a very accurate representation and was exactly what we were looking for. Glad we went with the prix fixe menu to try a good spread and while everything was excellent from the Gem Salad, Crispy Rice, and Walu Walu (all of which you must try). The seasonal sorbet really left an impression on us. Not many places execute creativity well and here is Uchi firing on all cylinders and hitting. read more

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We took our out-of-town guest to Uchi and it was all of our first time visiting. The menu can feel a little intimidating at first, but our waitress made it easy by recommending the tasting menu. She asked about our budget per person, our preferences, and was very accommodating of our guest's gluten allergy. Every dish that came out was incredible from the nigiri to the sushi and the drinks were just as impressive. The atmosphere was perfect too: not too loud, so we could actually enjoy conversation. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience feel seamless. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Lunch here hit the spot. They have a fixed menu option for lunch where you get 3 courses and have a good selection to choose from. I got the yellowtail with oranges, crispy rice then rotating sorbet; which was blackberry. Everything hit the spot!! Also $5 lychee martini for lunch!! As great as lunch was their dinner menu looks like it takes the cake!! They only offer a limited selection of their dishes during the afternoon. As much as I enjoyed my afternoon im looking forward to their dinner service to see everything this place has to offer. Bartender was phenomenal and very welcoming and engaging. Chef Paulo is always amazing to see!! read more

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Uchi looks great on paper , beautiful decor, nice staff and interesting menu. But I wasn't super impressed with flavors. My expectations were high and Uchi fell a little short. Presentation of the dishes was great. My biggest complaint is the squash was sooo salty in the crispy rice dish. The rest of the dish was trying to compensate with its lack of flavor but the salt overpowered everything. The salmon sake hand roll was ok. Coming from Seattle, I have had way better sushi. The salmon had a strange texture/taste to me. Sakara tempura was nice. The small pieces of pearl onion was my favorite part, wish there was more of them. Spicy ponzu was not spicy at all. Fish pieces had nice texture but flavorless. read more

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OH MY GAAAHH! This place was even better than I expected. To be honest I didn't know what to expect. The menu can be a little intimidating but the servers walk you through it and break it all down. Our server Alyssa was soooo amazing, very sweet and super informative. The food was insanely delicious and all of the staff was all so amazing. I HIGHLY recommend coming here and do not leave without trying the fried milk dessert even if you don't want dessert you NEEED to try it. Also the vibe is super chill yet fancy. Love this place PS this place has the BEST edamame I've ever had in my life read more

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I love uchi and have been several times at this point. We typically sit at the bar, and Kyle the bartender makes very food drinks. We typically order nigiri, my boyfriend likes the Uni varieties when available, I think from Santa Barbara and Japan. I love the toro with caviar. As well, I like the salmon belly, Wagyu, and sea bream as well. We love the crispy rice pot and to add the gyu steak. This is a staple for us and love to add eggs in the morning for breakfast with the left overs. They do have a great happy hour that offers a coursed meal, I think $120 for two people. We typically never make it at this time. As well, we like the Brussels sprouts, ham and eggs, fresh roll style sushi roll. I think the only thing I haven't cared for is the carpaccio on the menu. For dessert, we always get fried ice cream for either at the restaurant or the pint style to go (which we often keep in our freezer at home). Overall, we love this place. The service and food are always spot on. read more

Uchi Scottsdale - Bluefin Otoro with caviar - Japanese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

If you are in the neighborhood of Uchi Scottsdale, you have to make an effort to visit this great place. Lunch or dinner! First must make mention of the staff. Becca our server this visit was incredible. Extremely personable, knowledgable, and any other positive "able" one can think of. Her care and attention to detail was impressive throughout our entire stay while we grazed on delicious eats. Cliff was the host and had a warm delightful greeting. Best way to begin! Drew couldn't be more pleasant and helpful.(we weren't even in his section) Very genuine service from all! The atmosphere in the restaurant is beautiful. Warm honey colored wood sets the mood for an inviting visit. Coupled with tables having adequate space between them, makes for a terrific experience. We ordered the following: *Uchi lunch, with gem salad, temaki, and two chef's choice nigiri and crispy rice karaage chicken. Lots of incredible edibles! (Please see photo) * sushi omakase, with gem salad, temaki, hama chili, two chef's choice nigiri, three pieces chef's choice sashimi. Again, wonderful to graze upon. (Please see photo) Because I am a growing sideways boi : *Additionally ordered *Hamachi (yellowtail) *Hama kama Yellowtail Collar with red curry, piquillo pepper mostarda, trinity herbs! This was Phenom! WARNING!: see photo with caution as it is Amazing! Thank you as well to the kitchen staff providing spectacular cuisine with marvelous presentation! Altogether we had a delightful stay grazing slowly on the great food and drinks. *reservations not required but highly recommended *valet parking available *magnificent bar area As always, thank you for reading! read more

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One of my all time favorite restaurants! Service here is impeccable and they truly can feed me anything and I'd be happy. Their lunch prices are a great deal and omakase is worth every penny! Definitely sit at the sushi bar if it's available for an interactive experience with the chef read more

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We came during happy hour and stayed through the golden hour on a warm Monday evening -- what a lovely experience it was! The venue is cozy and tastefully designed. We especially love dining outside when the weather is nice though. When we arrived, we were seated on the patio immediately, but if you want to be inside/are visiting during rush hour, make sure you've reserved a table ahead of time, otherwise you may be in for a wait. The food is high quality and heavily inspired by Japanese cuisine, so instead of relying on salt for seasoning, the dishes rely more on umami created by the natural flavors of its ingredients. For those who find that bland, you may enjoy something with more sauce. Bluefin Otoro nigiri was very pricey, but very fresh. And our Kinoko nabe really stole the show with its balanced textures and complex flavor profile: aromatic, rich, and yet light at the same time. The servers are experienced with the house menu, so even if you are familiar with Japanese/Asian cuisines or have been to Uchi before, I recommend listening to your server as they introduce the options (menu items are always changing depending on the market availability). If you're not sure about portions or have any concerns like allergies, let your server know. The young man who took care of our table was cordial and knowledgeable, and we valued his perspective. He was spot on, as we loved everything we ordered! Ps. I will say, if you order the mochi donuts, they seem to be donuts that just use rice flour, which makes them a bit fluffier on the inside. But they don't have that QQ chewy texture like the mochi donuts sold by Mochinuts and other bakeries. However, paired with their caramel gelato and raspberry compote, the mini donuts were still a hit with us. Take that with a grain of salt! read more

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We went for lunch and the lunch menu is definitely worth. I love the vibe of this place. the subarashi drink is my favorite here. The walu walu is cooked perfectly, not dry at all. of course the fish is always fresh here. The service is very attentive and quick. read more

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I was SO SO SOOOOOOO excited to try Uchi Scottsdale after moving away from my local Uchi Miami location and insisted we make it a stop on our itinerary during a recent girls trip. We sat at the bar, ordered a bunch of a la carte items and one Omakase (for two) on HH. The Omakase is always a wonderful experience but felt very cooked fwd with dishes and there was one in particular that we actively disliked (the salmon balls). Overall, I loved it but was a tad disappointed. That on top of the bar service falling off quite a bit as the restaurant got bustling. I do have to point out that they got really busy REALLY fast but it was also VERY noticeable that they were having a hard time keeping up hence why I mention it here. Overall, its an absolute MUST DO when in town, as usual, I always recommend to go for HH and sit at the bar but of course it all depends on how you enjoy your experiences. GO GO GOO GOOOOOO read more

Uchi Scottsdale - Happy hour - Japanese Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I'm intending to write an "updated" review, but the Yelp app is buggy sometimes, so I'm not sure if it deleted my previous review. Either way-- it was 5 stars then, and it's 5 stars now. I've come to Uchi for an anniversary, birthday, happy hour, girls night, and most recently a couple times for lunch. Don't sleep on the Uchi lunch menu! It is possibly my favorite way to casually enjoy Uchi more regularly. Lunch is Friday to Sunday and it's the best entry point into the restaurant if you don't feel like spending a "high dollar" amount. I've done that too, and think it's worth it for sure on the dinner menu, but if you're looking for a way in to try Uchi, lunch is your gateway. There hasn't been any single item at Uchi that wasn't good, sushi wise. I once had an Earl Grey sorbet that I didn't care for but that's really it. For my visits so far, it has been shades of how good something is. Most recently in addition to some sushi, I decided to try the Uchi burger and ah-ma-gawd it's good. They use some Wagyu beef in the burger patty and you can taste the richness and juiciness. The fries that came with were stellar. And because I just ate a burger at a sushi restaurant, it seems to matter for foodies in order to demonstrate that a person has good sushi taste buds, yes I've been to Japan (twice) and I know good quality Japanese style food when I have it. Sushi street cred locked in lol ;) I really enjoy their cocktails too, they are well balanced and a steal on the lunch menu ($5,7,9 drinks). I've sat at sushi bar, patio, dining room tables, and the bar. Haven't had bad service yet. People are generally very nice and attentive. Even on the patio, where sometimes people get forgotten about. Uchi is doing a great job in my opinion and I'll definitely keep coming back-- probably at lunchtime. read more

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We've been to other Uchi locations in other states and it's always unbelievable. Our server took time to explain the menu in great detail and made plenty of recommendations throughout the meal. She came by regularly to make sure everything was okay plus water and drinks were never empty. The Ootoro just melted away and the wagyu nigiri had very generous portions of Smokey Wagyu steak. Every roll and nigiri piece was amazing read more

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One of our favorite sushi places! Absolutely love this place. The food is amazing and the aesthetics are perfect! Happy Hour is a great deal especially if you want to try a variety of items. Some of my favorites here are: uchi salad, hama chili, kinoko, sake tom kha, hiramasa crudo, sake temaki, and honestly many more. Uchi salad is an absolute must get. The sauce that they make to go with it is so so good! Hama Chili you will not regret getting this delicacy! Kinoko Nigri is one of the most delicious mushroom Nigri you will ever taste. I was a bit skeptical like mushroom Nigri.... But not it's a must get every time we go! Hiramasa Crudo is refreshing and I love the sauce and the kiwi bites with it. The temaki for HH are all good, but favorites are the sake and the hamachi. Service is always excellent! If you come for a celebration, they will treat you to Nigris or dessert. They are super quick at clearing the plates as you finish each dish. Highly recommend this place! read more

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This is my second visit at Uchi and while my first visit was okay, we unfortunately left very unimpressed this time around. There are many other sushi restaurants that are far better in terms of taste and value. We came for a special occasion and ordered a variety of things. Our favorite dish was the hama chili. We also got a few items off their happy hour menu and the bluefin otoro gunkan was great. The nigiris then came out and that's when things started to go south. My salmon belly nigiri was a bad cut and there was still the skin in it, and when I had mentioned it to the staff, our waiter came and explained it to me like I was a child. It was very off-putting, to say the least. Thankfully, they did take it off our tab. We also got a scallop nigiri and my sister thought it was too salty. Per our server's recommendation, we also ordered the akami te, which is a tuna crudo with pressed watermelon. This is not something we would normally get, however she raved about it and told us it was a must. It was very underwhelming... the watermelon and herbs overpowered the taste of the tuna and rather than enhancing the flavor of fish, it completely changed it. We understand that their concept is to "dress" the fish, but it didn't really work well in this case. They also brought out a dry-aged mackerel as a gift for us to try, but it was very stringy and we were not a fan. Walu walu is good. On the brighter side, their desserts were a hit. We got the fried milk and jasmine cream - both amazing! The warm fried milk balls paired nicely with the sweet cream ice cream that also had a hint of saltiness to it; it was so milky and decadent, almost like a white rabbit candy. I would come back just for this. It did get a little too rich after a while though. Jasmine cream, on the other hand, was refreshing and bright! It had a light jasmine flavor but it was a great way to end the meal. Overall, pretty disappointing experience but I would come back to try their other menu items or their omakase options in the future. read more

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Hands down, this ranks among the top sushi locations in the Phoenix area, but be prepared to treat yourself and enjoy each delicacy. Walking in, you'll see lights are soft and inviting. The staff is quick to greet you and throughout the evening, they're always around the table to explain each dish & refill your drinks. It takes a team. Each dish is amazing and you really can't go wrong. Even when the experience is off, they'll make it right. Dont pass on the underdog dishes! Some of my favorites are things I would not normally touch. Must try: Uchi salad, bluefin crudo, hama chilli, kinoko usuzukuri, walu walu! read more

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Went for the weekend lunch and it was so good! Both the prix fixe and Uchi lunch are great deals, lots of delicious high quality food for the price! Cocktails are ridiculously cheap and delicious too! Service is also wonderful read more

There are a few ways to enjoy a meal here. You can go à la carte, have a chef curate a meal or the server can also curate a meal based on a price point. All are excellent options! All the flavors and fresh options- you simply cannot go wrong here! I loved this quirky and cozy spot nestled in downtown Scottsdale. This is a spot you shouldn't skip if you want not just great food- but an experience with it! read more

I'm not sure if these items were only for restaurant week which is sad because everything was absolutely delicious. Our server Marina was amazing and took such great care of us, the whole staff actually! I loved the ambiance of the structure of the place, how big our table was, the lighting, vibes. Restaurant week was nicely priced and I would definitely want to try more options off the menu. 10/10 experience read more

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I've never been to an omakase experience before, and I'm so glad this was my first! My sister and I did the happy hour omakase which I believe was a great deal. It's $120 for 2 and you get 8 rounds of different things. I also let them know I'm pescatarian and they were very accommodating and replaced a pork dish with a fish one for me. We were worried the omakase wouldn't be filling, so we ordered a few extra things, but I think the omakase is honestly more than enough. The only extra thing worth ordering is the mushroom rice. Soooo good! I'm not sure what was the replacement for the pork dish, but at the end they gave us a white fish that was amazing with the mushroom rice! Overall, there wasn't a single thing I didn't enjoy and every server was so kind! I absolutely will come back. read more

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We went to Uchi's omakase happy hour to celebrate our anniversary and did the $60 per person happy hour tasting, plus the Wagyu hot dish add-on--and we devoured every single bite. Since it's a tasting, the dishes vary each time, and I've attached photos of everything we received. Our favorites were the two pieces of nigiri, the spring roll, pork belly, and the tempura. For drinks (all happy hour except the beer), we had the Hachi no Hiza, Subarashi, Takara sake, and a Wrenhouse beer. Everything was incredible, and it made for such a fun and memorable anniversary. read more

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Just make the reservation. Trust me! The amount of detail that has gone into every single bite was chef's kiss! No complaints! We got seated at the bar during happy hour (everyday 4-6). They offer omakase which was 8 courses for $60pp (if I remembered correctly) and it was so worth it! The beef on the hot stone was divine! They also gave us some pudding/tapioca desert and I'm still thinking about it to this day! 10/10 experience!! read more

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Spectacular from start to finish! My friend and I came in and did the Somakase (which is a server-curated Omakase, something every restaurant should have IMHO) and after a few questions to tailor it to our preferences we were off! We tried a wide variety of things, my favorites were definitely the nigiri, the walu walu and our dessert. The only downside is that I don't know what we actually ordered, but I cannot wait to return! read more

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