Everything was delicious and absolutely top par. Definitely the right place for a special night of trying something new.

We went there for a late night bite! Lovely food and had great time with excellent service from Bill!

Ordered the 9-course omakase tasting menu during happy hour. The previous time I ordered this, I though they short-changed me and did not get the full 9 courses. I wasn't paying attention so I let it slid. This time, I was suspicious and took a picture of every course. After 5 courses, they said I had received the full 9, which I did not and showed them the pictures. Had to ask to see a manager multiple times and waited over 20 minutes for Amir to show up. He backed tracked and offered me additional courses as well as a discount on the meal and a gift card for the next time. I wasn't satisfied and asked to speak to the assistant general manager, Haley, who was present at the place. She never came and never called me afterwards ( as the manager said she would). Extremely disappointed by the, what I believe, dishonestly of the place, the poor service, and lack of promised follow-up. I believe they gave me the discounts and gift card just to shut me up, knowing they would ignore the issues and continue their questionable practices. read more

I've been driving past the new location for the past year, just waiting for it to finally open up! I recently moved back from Houston, where I tried to visit Uchi & Uchiko as much as possible. Uchiko Plano didn't disappoint the legacy. Excellent service & staff who were incredibly friendly & efficient. The new location is aesthetically really lovely. You could tell they were still working out a few things, but that's expected with the newness. The valet setup is rather janky but free, so I can't complain too much. We did the happy hour 7-course tasting menu. Almost everything was great, except for the Steak Frites, which was incredibly tough & hard to eat. The lychee coconut sundae was a nice surprise. read more

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Please consider offering wild-caught options. Overpriced and overhyped for a farm-Raised Sushi.

Uchiko just opened up in Plano, and I was lucky enough to be able to book a reservation for their soft opening. Their soft opening deals were all the food was 50% off and selected drinks were also 50% off. I've been to uchi once, and it was just as good as uchi. Everything was fresh and delicious. It was the soft opening so there were a couple of kinks here and there, but overall it was a 10/10 experience. The workers were so nice and attentive, I honestly never had my water refilled so much and I loved it! The pace of all the food was perfect. The inside of the restaurant was very nice, it gave off a modern vjbe and I loved the decorations and natural lighting that came inside from the windows. I'm so glad uchiko opened up, can't wait to be back! read more

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Uchiko Plano's omakase carries a reputation and a price tag ($300) that demands a commensurate experience. What we received fell embarrassingly short of both. The most glaring issue: we were explicitly told we would not be speaking with the chefs during our omakase. Fine.. except every other guest seated at the same bar was having full, engaged conversations with them. Whether this was a policy applied inconsistently or something more deliberate, it soured the entire meal. Omakase lives and dies on that human connection.. the chef's story behind each course, the eye contact when something arrives, the sense that you're being cooked for. We had none of that. The chefs never once acknowledged us. We sat three feet away from people having the experience we paid for, while ours felt cordoned off behind invisible velvet rope. The food itself was competent but uninspiring. Bland flavor profiles with no sense of risk or creativity. exactly the opposite of what you hope to encounter at this price point. Operationally, it was a mess. Dishes arrived out of sequence, wait times between courses stretched on, and drink service was slow throughout. Then came the check: $350 instead of the $300 clearly stated on the reservation. An extra $50 appeared with no explanation. It was corrected before we flagged it, and we received some complimentary items along the way! but a billing error that requires correction and goodwill gifts handed out to smooth things over are not hospitality. They're damage control. The service team, at least, was pleasant! the one above-average element of the evening. For almost $500 after drinks and tip, you're not just paying for fish. You're paying for an experience, a feeling, a story to tell. We left with none of those things. Not mad just disappointed Uchiko :( read more

An incredible experience! The customer service was outstanding, shout out to Tommy and Ashley! I put my dining experience in Tommy's hands with a somakase curated tasting menu. And he presented an absolute symphony of small plate dishes with the perfect order of presentation. Ashley was very knowledgeable and a delight to talk to about the Uchi and Uchiko restaurants. Truly an experience that I have not had anywhere else before and I don't expect to ever forget it. read more

My husband arranged my birthday dinner here on Sunday night because I love Uchi and their sushi. We've been to uchiko twice before and our experiences both times were great with Zack as our server for my son's birthday, and another young Asian girl as our server for my son's award ceremony celebration. Unfortunately, my experience Sunday night was disappointing because the service was lackluster and slow. We tried the tasting menu and the entree was steak frites, which came out at the end and not in its entirety. Both kids were starving and we realized that we needed to order 10 things all at once instead of tasting things and ordering more. In the end they were done eating their 30 pieces of nigiri but we were still waiting for our entrees. Once our entree steak arrives the frites weren't ready but we just gave up at ate the gyutoro steak, and eventually when the frites showed up our kids ate them because we had already asked for our bill. I love the Uchi line but I really wish the plano location would train all their servers to deliver the same top notch service that we got from Zack. read more

Uchiko Plano - Japanese Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Let me start by saying, WOW. We absolutely loved Uchiko. My advice is to go between 4 - 6 PM if you can; happy hour! Instead of doing one of the Chef's Tastings (Omakase), we opted to do our own tasting. Some of the dishes that we had included Hama Chili, P-38, Edamame, Veggie Maki, Pork Belly, Foie Gras, and Maguro. Pretty much everything we had was sensational, while I will say that the Wagyu Yaki was good, but not great. Don't be afraid to explore the menu. We got 11 different dishes and our tab was just under $200, not counting the alcohol. read more

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First time there. Service was great. They have a good happy hour. Got so many different dishes, but our favorite was the salmon and yellowtail nigiri. The Waygu strip steak was ok, not great for the small portion to price. Chicken karage was pretty good though. Loved the vibe and the service. Give it a try if you're up in Plano. read more

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Came for their happy hour and was pleased with their HH menu. Service is always incredible and our server was kind and attentive. Wish the Hama chili was on their happy hour menu, but I can never not order it anytime I'm at Uchi. We ordered gem lettuce, Hama chili, salmon nigiri, bluefin tartar nigiri and their wagyu nigiri off their happy hour menu. The bluefin crudo was delicious. I was a little confused because the bluefin tartar and Wagyu came in rolls. I will always recommend ordering nasu nigiri!!! read more

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Uchi is one of our favorite restaurants and now having Uchiko in Plano is even better since we don't have to drive downtown. Top notch service, amazing food, and great drinks. They are just as good as the downtown location and the restaurant has really good vibes and plays some great music for hip hop lovers. Alyssa was our server tonight and she had great recommendations. Her high quality service made the experience even better! read more

Good food and ambiance, but slow service. Long wait periods between small plates, drinks, and entrees. The 16oz NY Strip came already sliced as thick-cut pieces and needed a steak knife to cut into bite size pieces, however they do not carry anything but butter knives in the restaurant. read more

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Very nice place, ended up being seated next to a family with very small kids wasn't expecting that based on the reviews. The plan was to have a nice evening adulting in an upscale atmosphere, for our 14 year anniversary dinner. There were other 2 top tables open, but they sat us down directly next to the young family, unfortunately. My wife loves sushi, and this was supposed to be the pinnacle of Japanese) we decided on the Chef's choice / Server's choice ... Angel, our server, was engaging and a 10. $485.00 later w/ 22% tip ... it was an experience, and Angel made it that. We will be back for happy hour drink and as there is a nice bar, food was an 8/10. :) read more

Our waiter Sunam (hope I'm spelling that right) was amazing. Super informative, knew the menu backwards and forwards...was able to really take our experience in a great direction. The white fish dishes were amazing. My favorite offerings by far. The ambiance was fun, energetic and a little hectic. They've only been open for a short period of time and you could kind of tell. But not enough to take away from the food and experience in my opinion. read more

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When you walk in, you have to pause to take in the interior design from the lighting over the waiting room to the bench seatings to the framed pod lights in the ceiling. The sushi bar would be a fun place to dine just to watch the sushi chefs and grill master. Victoria, our server, made us feel very comfortable and was sensitive to what was being served at our table. She came over and gave us each a spoon because she knew we wanted to scoop up the sauce. Okay, the dishes. They were all so good. Not only the freshness in each bite and a lot of thought was placed on the texture in each bite. We highly recommend the Signature Tasting available only during Happy Hour. 6 dishes and a dessert - $120 for 2 people. read more

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First most obvious was fish thrown in sushi bar displays. (wonder about prep if). NEVER EVER seen this, the fish is sacred to a real nigiri Chef. A. We had a special enjoyable dinner together...thank you to my son, but my two cents (hope Manager sees) B. Cost vs Value...if you charge $20 for two pieces of fish on rice....why are they the size of the end on my pinky? Past smallest ever....why? C. Sushi chef was not Japanese, but after asking him to add little more heat/flavor I gave up. He makes same as taught....no concern to requests...not typical for a "real" sushi bar!! D. Drinks were also highest $ possible. For me..seems to be unfair. But it's usually packed??! read more

What an experience of flavors! This place was incredible! The service was impeccable, our server articulated all the dishes in great detail. We chose the tasting menu for $120 and I am so glad we did. We got to try a variety of things on the menu! Thank you for making our anniversary special Uchiko. read more

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Great happy hour menu and great service. Super attentive to allergy. Recommend the hot rock. read more

Overall, everything was good. The food was so good and the drinks as well. The chef who did our omakase was good as well. However, our waiter was not that great. He greeted us in the beginning then he disappeared. We had to get another waitress to help us then another person to help us with the check. I will come back again only if I get another waiter. read more

Our 1st and NOT our last time here. Not one complaint. Food, drinks and service was amazing. We trusted the chef with the Chef Choice menu and he delivered! Beautiful food presentation as well. A little pricey, but well worth it. read more

Went for a family member's birthday dinner. Restaurant is beautiful, service is good. While it is not my & my husband's favorite cuisine, the food was good. My grilled fish was WONDERFUL & the waiter recommended garlic fried rice to go with it which was also wonderful. The BIG COMPLAINT is they won't / don't separate checks. In today's computerized world that is so easy & completely unacceptable. No excuses. We have no reason to return. read more

Uchiko lived it up to the reputation of its sister restaurants! Inari and Hotate Makimono were stellar and classic uchi staples like Karaage and Kinoko Nabe were just as good as usual. The gem lettuce salad was not as well-loved as Uchi salad but the oysters were a great new dish to try. Asparagus, tiger roll, and crunchy tuna roll were not our favorites. Service and ambience were solid! read more

Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Great ambience. Amazing experience. We are major sushi fanatics‍ and this is probably our new favorite place read more

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Amazing service by Ava. Everything was great and the food was good too, the only thing is the rice, it's a little harder on the side. The highlight was definitely the milk and cereal dessert, the dinosaur kale, and this other sushi that was marinated for a day or two forgot the name. The ambiance was nice and pretty. read more

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slightly delayed review: unsure if the negative points i'm gonna make are still indicative: we went for their soft opening so it was PACKED. That didn't stop our server from being very, very kind and friendly however. he was really knowledgable and helped us with our order, even though he was helping like a ton of other tables. it was very busy so the food took a long time to come out; we sat there for about 2.5 hours and the last dish came out in the last 10 minutes after we persistently asked for the status of it. my favorite thing was actually eggplant nigiri, it was so smooth and sweet and hit all the right notes that i wish i didn't get it at the very end and instead had that for everything lol! the rice didn't hit for me, it was too soft and tasted like i could've made it at home with my regular rice cooker without that sushi vinegar and harder bite that sushi rice should have. if this was made correctly, it would've elevated everything we ordered by that much more. for the price point i would expect better sushi rice. because it was so busy and bustling, the waiter misheard about two of our orders, and it was already so far along the wait time that we didn't want to send it back and wait more etc. it is beautiful inside however and i hope that they've found their groove since i've been. i need to go back and get more of that eggplant nigiri :) read more

Went to visit Uchiko again tonight. Night and day difference compared to my initial visit. Service was excellent, food was up to par with Uchi standards. The staff is attentive and trained well on the menu. I particularly enjoyed their new all day happy hour. Would come back for sure. read more

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Absolutely stunning experiences here! The food is incredible. I have yet to have an item I haven't been completely in awe of. After 3 visits in one week while trying many different things each visit, I can confidently say this is some of the best bites you'll find in the area. The flavors of all the dishes are well balanced & exciting. Obviously I haven't had a chance to try everything on the menu, and keep in mind I'm only able to eat cooked meats at the moment, but truly I have yet to be let down. A couple of my favorites that I won't remember the exact names of - there's a beef nigiri type of dish that's INCREDIBLE. The beef strips are perfectly cooked and topped with beautifully simple sauce + wasabi, placed on the perfect amount of rice. Next, the beef & shrimp dumplings. They come with a Thai curry-like sauce that I would literally drink as a soup. It has just the right amount of spice kick to be enticing to the palette but not hot enough to upset you. Even though there are MANY other delicious items, I have to recommend two more. The fried chicken - just trust me. It's perfect & you'll want it 3x a week (this is personally proven) And the cereal & milk as dessert. (Please just trust me as there are no words to accurately depict how delicious this is - obviously if I had them, I'd write them) I know I'm droning on but I wouldn't be giving you the full picture without telling you that the bar is our favorite spot to be because the service is outstanding. We've received some of the best recommendations and HONEST recommendations- literally ever. The staff is all incredibly hospitable and also, truly experiential. Cam has been our main bartender every time we've been and we already feel like regulars that can't wait to get back. On top of that, he makes incredible drinks and has even concocted me some really wonderful mock tails! + their selection of Japanese whiskey is wonderful & Mike can give a knowledgeable recommendation! The whole place feels like a moody, beautiful & high-end restaurant that has a more down-to-earth feel that makes you feel welcome & somehow expected. Cannot say enough good things about Uchiko (clearly) and I think anyone who loves great food, great service, and fantastic drinks, should get on down to Uchiko as soon as physically possible. read more

We have been waiting patiently for Uchiko to open its doors after having Uchi last year and absolutely loving the entire experience . And let's be clear - Uchi is an EXPERIENCE. There is thought put into every single detail - from the moment you walk in until you step out . My fiance and I grabbed the omakase because ( if you're super indecisive and a foodie like me ) - it's a great way to be able to try a little bit of everything . While I don't remember everything we got, I'll touch on what I do remember . The Tsurai drink is DANGEROUS - tastes so refreshing . Next thing you know, you're three deep . lol . The sunomono cucumber salad was delicious . I know we ended up having the Madai , the hot octopus dish ( delicious ) , and a few other nigiri and sashimi . The dessert was the cheesecake - which was amazing . Our server, Athena, was a sweetheart . Overall, a great date night with some delicious food . Don't be fooled - the omakase is perfect portioning for two people - you will not leave hungry ! read more

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We went to try out Uchiko two Fridays ago. The waiter was friendly and we decided to order a bunch of different plates to share between the four of us. He asked if we wanted to course it out or just bring out whatever was ready. We said to bring out whatever was ready , but not realizing all the food would literally all come out at the same time ! Maybe it was our fault but we almost felt like we had to scarf down the food so fast because we ran out space at our table and the food was coming out so fast. Some dishes were good like the namahotate and shima aji were good, however some of the other dishes need a bit of refinement. Almost all of the hot and cold tastings were overly sauced and salty. I was chugging water all night ! The yokai berry was good but had too much sauce so it made it soggy and salty. The pork belly wasn't bad. Shrimp tempura was okay. We ordered the gem lettuce but also nothing interesting. Brussels sprouts were good but again , too salty and saucy making it soggy. We were going to order the salmon but our waiter said it was the worst item on the menu and recommended the hearth roasted lobster instead. The lobster was actually not fresh and was squishy in texture and also ... yes, salty. Toward the end of dinner we ordered more scallop sushi (the only thing we really liked ) and dessert. We waiting for a long while , almost 30 min. Which was odd since earlier in the night the dishes were coming out non stop when they were busy. But toward end of the night , the restaurant emptied out and then the 4 pieces of sushi and 2 desserts took 30 min or longer to come out , which was annoying and weird. We ordered the milk and cereal and strawberry okashi for dessert. Milk and cereal was fine, tastes like it always does , but the mochi in the other dessert was not great in texture. We have been to Uchi several times so we are familiar with most of the dishes. But it was definitely lacking the finesse that should be associated with the Uchi brand. Disappointing for an almost $400 meal. Unsure if we would return. read more

Real expensive exotic Sushi place. You are supposed to suck on the head of this shrimp. Weird. $24 bucks for a single grilled scallop. They don't have Miller Lite either. Its all Japanese beer. I'm super rich so its a good place for me. The prices keep out the rift raff. read more

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Top notch food, service, and ambiance! We got the soft shell rolls, ebi tempura, hamachi, unagi, and wagyu hot rock for dinner. Cannot decide which was the best - each dish had a unique flavor profile that perfectly complimented the accompanying protein. Ended our meal with the Milk and Cereal dessert - another massive recommendation to come out from this meal. Music was soft enough that you could have a private conversation. Kudos to the servers who took excellent care of our table. Must visit if you're in the area. read more

Incredible meal and experience! We did the somakase and had the waitress choose our items- it was so worth it. Not a single dish disappointed us! We loved everything so much, this is now our staple for celebration and date night dinners. read more

Exquisite flavor combos and great service. Went in a Wednesday evening and it was a full house! The atmosphere was a bit lively and loud because of that but was still a pleasant experience. Highly recommend making reservations. My favorite item was snow crab and the foie gras. The milk and cereal is also a must for dessert! read more

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Uchi means "inner group" (family, organization, etc.), and "-ko" means "son" in Japanese. We ordered Omakase for two for $350, and it was an absolute disappointment. I've been to other Omakase spots, such as Tatsu, Nobu, and Yujo, so I decided to try Uchiko after receiving a $100 coupon in the mail. Here are the key highlights of my experience: 1. Portion sizes were terrible for $350. Everything you see in these pictures was for two people. 2. No prime cuts of fish. The so-called chutoro lacked the rich fat content you'd expect. 3. Poor handling of fish. If there was a chef on the premises, they failed to control the water content of the fish. The salmon was overly watery, lacked salt, and was served too cold--same for the other sashimi. Many of the nigiri had excessive spices, oils, and flavors, making them downright bizarre. 4. The fried fish was tasteless. The batter was so hard it felt like I was eating in England. 5. Pork? Really? It was decent, but you do NOT expect pork in a $175-per-person Omakase. 6. Nigiri rice was cold, watery, and unseasoned. Takoyaki (not part of the Omakase) was burnt and tasted like a mix between a Kimchi sponge cake and... something that shouldn't exist. 7. Service was chaotic. The servers kept delivering wrong dishes to different tables, hoping someone would just claim them. Now, back to Uchiko's name. There's a certain American phrase that starts with "Sons of..."--let's just say after meeting this son, I can only imagine what Uchi is like. But I can also see why this restaurant might be popular among wealthy Americans who have never been to Japan and enjoy this bizarre fusion of Americanized "Japanese" food--like ManBearPig in culinary form. read more

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First time trying Uchiko, was amazed with the ambiance. The dark tones and warm lighting were fitting for my dinner. Excellent customer service especially from (Tommy), the food was excellent, platting was perfect. And honestly I was really satisfied with the portions. They were also nice enough to hand me a signed birthday card and a complimentary menu item which made my night even better. Will definitely come back! 10/10 read more

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We had a very pleasant experience there. Food was delicious, the service was also good.

I had a great experience here, the food is incredible! It's an experience for the taste buds! I wish I could give 10 stars. My server was so good at pacing out the dishes and explaining them! She also threw in a few freebies and her recommendations were on point for our drinks. The vibe of this place is so buzzy and exciting! Cannot wait to come back, I had such a wonderful time! read more

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Our first time dining at Uchiko tonight. Ordered a bunch of different dishes including those from the happy hour menu. Loved everything we tried! The spicy crunchy tuna roll and salmon handroll was my favorite! Our server Kameron was super sweet and got me complimentary eel (unagi) nigiri for my birthday, which I had mentioned was my favorite at Uchi. Really thoughtful gesture and was much appreciated! Service was fantastic. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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