Ordered takeout last night, and wow. The sushi was incredibly fresh, colorful, and probably the…read morebest I've ever had there. The fried rice was fantastic, too. But can we talk about the beef? I don't know what they're doing back there, but it was so tender it practically surrendered when my chopsticks touched it. I'll definitely be ordering again!

I ordered the salmon bento box and a couple of maki rolls for my daughters. Honestly didn't think…read morethe fish was of high quality or as fresh as I'd like. The gyozas and grilled fish (hamachi Kama) were the best items we ordered, so I do recommend those if you end up going. I did appreciate that they gave free miso soup as a starter. The meal was expensive, as expected with sushi restaurants. Ambiance was nice (dark and moody) but not particularly kid friendly. Service was good. Pretty average experience overall - I won't be rushing back.

Best hidden gem sushi spot in Austin. I hesitate writing about it because I want it to stay hidden,…read morebut as a foodie I cannot help but give praise. Keep in mind that locals know and love this place, so Friday-Sunday nights will need a reservation. Lunch is much more tame. I personally like the fast but friendly bustle of a popular eatery, and they are popular for a reason. If you aren't tempted by the offerings on their menu, they do rotating chef specials in sashimi or nigiri style. Last night my trio did both and were treated to absolutely decadent and culinarily exquisite combinations of flavor. Even on such a packed night, our waitress was still welcoming, helpful, and engaging, ready to offer recommendations and going over each course in detail. If you love sushi, you will love this place.

Wonderful fresh sushi. Been coming here for several years and it's never disappointed. Today their…read moreblack snapper is especially good! Always have fresh sushi on the menu for a reasonable price. Highly recommend!!

Was in the neighborhood running errands and popped in for lunch. Had some lunch specials. We got…read morethe roll special. I believe it was $18 and it came with soup, salad, and 5 pieces of random sushi. I'm glad it was all fish and not like a shrimp or egg It's kinda cold in there so I would bring a sweater Service was great

I tend to categorize sushi restaurants based on the style of food they serve and the type of dining…read moreexperience they're aiming for. Ichi Umi is definitely more of a casual, Western-style sushi spot, which usually isn't my personal preference. However, because this location is right by my husband's office, we ended up coming here fairly often. Over time, I learned to appreciate it for what it is: an easygoing, convenient option with reasonable prices and a large, approachable menu. I think of it as a slightly elevated version of grocery store sushi, which can be either a positive or a negative depending on what you're expecting. Overall, I'd rate it 3/5. It's perfectly fine for a casual meal and convenient when you're nearby, but it's not somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit for high-quality sushi.

First off, the sushi was undeniably FIRE and SO fresh! Every single bite was delicious…read more I took my daughter here for a little sushi date, and we had such a good time. She eats sushi, but she doesn't eat too much raw fish yet, so I told her she had to "cheers" with me every bite while I was teaching her how to eat and enjoy different kinds of sushi. Then the tables turned because SHE had to teach ME how to eat the soba noodles since it was my first time trying them. She goes, "Mom, it's in anime!" LOL. Apparently she knew exactly what she was doing. All of the workers were really nice, welcoming, and attentive. The restaurant was SUPER busy, and since it was our first time there, we didn't mind waiting. And honestly, it was definitely worth the wait! My daughter especially loved the ambiance. She made me take a bunch of pictures of her with the "aesthetic"x It was nice and quiet, and the seating had enough space that you weren't hearing the entire conversation from the group next to you. I do wish the restaurant was a little bigger, but hey... maybe in due time because they definitely deserve it! They also surprised us with a complimentary Pepper Fin -- yellowtail topped with jalapeño, greens, and sauce -- and OMG, it was SO GOOD! Such a nice surprise and definitely one of the highlights of our meal. Overall, great food, great service, great atmosphere, and most importantly, such a cute little mother-daughter memory for us. Thank you, Sushi Yume! I'll definitely be bringing my husband back next time so he can try it too!

Sushi Yume is always so, so good…read more The food is innovative and refreshing. The staff is always prompt and attentive. The atmosphere is small and cozy. Expect to wait if you are walking in.

Great nicer sushi restaurant! Sometimes has live music on the weekends and also has a great happy…read morehour menu. Quick service and is usually not too busy.

Rolls are great! Love tuna rolls and every time I come here I'm always satisfied!…read more Served with a smile and did a lil dance with the owner on the way in Intimate yet easy dive place. Here for happy hour with my son (free 4th roll) Great music!

Well, it's time for a Soto update. This makes number three if you are keeping score. Soto is a…read moreperfect place for you to celebrate a special occasion, date night, or let's go have some 5-star sushi. Soto consistently delivers beyond fresh sushi and straight from Japan specialties. Want to mix some meat with your sushi? Then go for their imported Wagyu beef. It will melt in your mouth. The prices are certainly not on the "all you can eat" sushi restaurant scale, but you are paying premium for premium. On this visit, we arrived during their happy hour. Do check out their HH menu; it is more than generous. I'm not going to bore you with our selections, but the sushi is so tender and fresh that you are insulting the chef and the fish by adding soy sauce and wasabi! One highlight was the Spicy Tuna Katsu Maki; this entrée is wrapped in a seaweed cone with asparagus, avocado, wasabi mayo, and eel sauce. Another was Uni from their imported from Japan menu. My oh my, it was so fresh and creamy! If you do not want to break the bank, their HH and lunch specials will do you right. Do make reservations if you wish to sit at the sushi bar. Speaking of bars, they have a full bar and their martinis are perfectly made. You can expect 5-star service at this 5-star restaurant. Who would have thunk that one of the best sushi restaurants (IMHO) in Austin would be in the CP and located in a strip mall next to the Dollar Tree store!

I got to try the omakase here and boy was it delicious! I've never had omakase before and forgive…read moreme for my notes are not the most detailed because I was too busy eating. We picked the regular Omakase which was $160 per person and it came with 18 bites. We were given a few extra because we were celebrating early. Oyster and Japanese small mountain peach wakamoma Flounder miso sauce plum purée Fire salmon Lobster tempura Yellowtail Hamachi Tuna with wasabi purée and fried taro caramel Salmon with strawberry, truffle, plum purée and tempura cream Sea green and eye snapper Tuna flight (tuna belly tuna fat tuna cheek Redstrip jack Kambachi amberjack Fujisan white salmon Japanese scallop Fatty tuna with house made potato chip truffle and cilantro Wagyu you grill yourself Amberjack with Fuji apple and foam Yuzu sorbet ball with Thai basil Matcha tiramisu for dessert - This was soooo good. Definitely get it even if it doesn't come with the omakase. I really really enjoyed it.

We've been to both Sushi Japon & Hibachi Grill locations in Austin, and at this point I feel like…read morethey deserve their flowers because they are consistently THAT good. This isn't necessarily an every-week dinner for us price-wise--hibachi can definitely be a splurge--but if we could justify going every week, we absolutely would. It is hands-down some of the best hibachi I've ever had. And hibachi seems simple enough: great meat, fried rice, fresh vegetables, sauces. But when it's done REALLY well, apparently there is a huge difference, because Japon has completely ruined mediocre hibachi for me. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, the meat is always cooked beautifully, the vegetables are perfect, the rice is ridiculous, and I could probably consume an irresponsible amount of their sauces. The food is actually so good that it inspired me to start buying fresh vegetables, good meat, rice, yum yum sauce and sriracha and making my own little version at home. It isn't Japon, obviously, but that's how much we love this food. What really deserves recognition, though, is their consistency. We've visited both locations, they've been absolutely SLAMMED, and somehow the service is still exceptional. We've never sat around forever waiting to be acknowledged or wondering where our server went. The staff is attentive, friendly and efficient every single time we've gone. The atmosphere at both locations is beautiful and lively, and of course there's the whole experience of watching your meal prepared right in front of you. Even the little details make it feel like a complete dining experience--from sitting down with a cold Topo Chico and fresh lemon to the little orange treat at the end. It's one of those restaurants where you leave already thinking about the next time you can justify going back. Yes, dinner for two can turn into a splurge. But we've never walked out feeling like the experience wasn't worth it. The quality of the food, atmosphere and consistently excellent service keeps us coming back. If you're craving hibachi in Austin, Sushi Japon is absolutely worth trying. Both locations have been fantastic for us. 10/10. If my budget had its way, we'd be regulars. If my stomach had its way, we'd live there.

Pretty weak experience overall. My partner and I made a reservation at 7:30 on a Friday for a…read morehibachi table, and had it confirmed by email. When we arrived at the restaurant, the hostess said that she didn't have the reso on her end; rather than apologizing or making a single effort to fix the issue, she just stared at us. We had to prompt her for clarification and next steps, and had to continue to prompt her through the process of getting us sat. When we finally sat down at a regular table, we waited about 15 minutes without a server coming by. I eventually flagged a server down, and we got our order under way. We requested the manager stop by to tell him about the issue with the reservation and the fact that his hostess needs additional training, and surprise, the manager was also not helpful. He did apologize for our reservation being lost, but blamed it on the system and denied any responsibility for taking care of it - basically just told us that "life is life". He did not offer a discount or any kind of relief for the setbacks or bad service. I wasn't expecting the world or anything, but good hospitality dictates that you do more that basically tell us to just deal with it. For the food: the sushi was pretty gnarly - it looked like somebody was angry at the fish when they were slicing. Most things needed salt. Steak and fried rice was good, but the vegetables were pretty much raw. I can forgive quite a bit when it comes to service, especially on graduation/mother's day weekend. But honestly I'm a little impressed at how little the entire staff cared about their guests.

We had the spicy miso ramen, katsu ramen (we ordered tonkatsu but they brought semi-dry ramen…read morenoodles with the fried pork katsu on top), bento boxes, and tempura shrimp. First, the spicy miso ramen was super rich and unctuous, but not greasy. Right spice level, and all the bits (corn, mushrooms, etc.) were all cooked well and not mushy or rubbery. Bravo! My new favorite place for Ramen in Austin. Our friends, who lived in Japan for 5 years and taught us the correct way to break apart the chopsticks and other etiquette said the the katsu, although not the correct order, was just like in Japan as was the tempura dipping sauce. I tried some of the katsu and it was perfect. Moist and tender with a crunchy but not too thick breading. Literally the best katsu I've had, so what a happy accident. I am going back for the katsu curry dish soon. The staff were friendly, the restaurant decor was nice and cozy, and both positively added to the experience without being over the top.

This is the closest place for me to get my takoyaki fix!…read more Got to love those delicious pancakey balls! To bad they don't hold up to well if they Lu do delivery or try to get them home. To be honest these are always best piping hot.