Greatest and closest sushi place to me. Has everything you…read morewould want in a sushi restaurant. Wait is a touch long so might want to bring a friend

Food: My friend got the dragon roll which looked amazing. The sushi was great and would definitely…read morecome back. Miso soup was decent just wish there was more tofu and greens. Overall great food. 6.3/10 Service: Our waitress was very friendly and helped me figure out what I wanted. Helped with getting boba aswell and didn't seem like she was in a rush for us to order and everything. Automatically got our checks split and handed o7.3/10 Ambiance: Inside was very average nothing that is crazy interesting but mostly just a quick food spot if you're feeling like you want sushi. Not very packed which was nice. 5/10

In Japanese culture, "Tancho" refers to the red crowned crane, a bird known for elegance, balance,…read moreand longevity. The name actually means "red crown," referencing the distinctive red marking on the crane's head. This symbolism is widely associated in Japan with harmony, care, and precision. Tancho's branding and design materials explain that the name reflects their philosophy of balance and thoughtful craftsmanship. Their visual identity includes two "tancho" fish swimming in harmony, representing the relationship between chef and guest. Tancho has a minimalist, sleek persona with soothing colors. Happy Hour is very affordable with items as low as $5. I had the Salmon nigiri and and was pleasantly surprised by the light and flavorful taste.

I got the Tancho Grand Omakase takeout box. It came with the roll, tuna sashimi, sunomono salad,…read moreand nigiri pieces. I loved the nigiri pieces, all were very fresh and tender. Good pieces of fish! I also enjoyed the topping on each of them adding a nice twist to every bite. While it's not the most unique or blow your socks off quality, it is a good nigiri mix. The roll was also nice with a nice garlic crunch element layered in with the salmon and sushi rice. I like that the sushi rice is subtly sweet and tangy! The sunomono salad was pretty nice, but the sauce it came with was wonderful, especially paired with the nigiri and sushi roll. Since the sushi roll is basic, the sauce adds a nice sweet soy flavor. They also provided ponzu sauce which was more on the salty side. Overall, I enjoyed the takeout omakase box, but I don't think it's something I'd come back for until I have tried the other sushi spots in Austin.

Amazing sushi, service and a great ambience! I showed up about 45 mins before closing and it was…read morepacked but was able to sit down about 35 mins before closing. The servers were great and explained everything thoroughly when I asked. I love how they overpour the sake and explain why (as a sign of generosity). The sushi was amazing compared to your basic sushi restaurants in America.

When we arrived to check in with the host for our reservation, we were told that people were…read morefinishing up at the sushi bar and would be sat shortly. We saw 6 parties come in after us and be sat. When I asked the host, she was rude and said "you have sushi bar seating" which of course I knew. She sent the manager who was awkward and didn't help. After about 20 minutes of waiting, we eventually got sat. The saving grace for this review and why I am giving them 4 stars is because of the service we got from Elliott at the bar--he answered all of our questions, none of his recommendations disappointed, and was very attentive throughout the meal. I will likely not come back but glad I had a chance to check it out.

Beautiful interior, great food, and attentive service. The xiao long bao are especially well made,…read moreand I love that they're served with miniature bowls. You can break the dumpling open directly into the bowl to catch all of the soup, which makes them easier to enjoy and helps prevent any of the broth from going to waste. The other dishes we tried were also very good, making this an enjoyable dining experience overall. I'd definitely recommend stopping by.

4/5 Ling Wu is a…read moresolid spot for sharing a variety of Asian dishes, especially if you're going with a group and want to try a little of everything. The soup dumplings and fried beef buns are standouts and definitely worth ordering. For entrees, the duck is excellent and the coconut shrimp is another highlight. The egg drop soup is one of my personal favorites and a great starter. If you're saving room for dessert, the dessert dumplings and buns are also very good and a nice way to finish the meal. The atmosphere is upscale and comfortable, making it a great place for a relaxed dinner or group night out. Overall, very consistent food and a nice dining experience, just not quite at the level where every single dish hits perfectly.

This happy hour is PHENOMENAL, with a mix of sushi and hot plates I would absolutely recommend. The…read morefish at Soto is so fresh. I have been thinking about the Akami Nigiri since I left. The service here was great. The servers always follow up on food, and my water was never empty. This is the perfect date night spot.

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.

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.

Stunning Japanese restaurant in downtown Austin, perfect for date night! Romantic, moody atmosphere…read moreand $10 drinks on Thursday night. We indulged in some delicious lychee martinis topped with a lychee foam. Yum! For food, we ordered: 1. Hamachi Carpaccio - light, fresh and melt in your mouth good. I enjoyed the flavors on this one. 2. Chicken Karaage - breading was so delicious! We enjoyed a generous portion, served atop a tasty aioli for dipping. 3. Scallop roll - this was bursting with flavor. The truffle was such a unique addition! 4. Hamachi sashimi - I enjoyed this very much and particularly appreciated the thick sliced pieces of fish. Phenomenal flavors when paired with a little soy sauce. I will say this place is expensive and definitely more for a special occasion date night! Look forward to dining here again in the future.

Upscale Asian restaurant. I went for the sushi. They offer a lot of options if you like spicy fake…read morecrab. At least I think that's what it was. The sushi restaurants start making a lot of their rolls with "spicy" ingredients. They are cutting their costs by blending ingredients. Not my favorite choice in a sushi place. They have a good menu of sashimi and nigiri sushi. I was in the mood for some rolls. They were good. There are LOTS of Sushi options in the neighborhood. As a newbie in town, I'm just starting my search for my go to place. Stay tuned.

So sorry, SO SAD. Tadashi was one of my FAVORITE two sushi spots in the Austin area for years (the…read moreother is probably not what you're thinking). Just superb; a true dining experience. Treated like the regular I was, always phenomenal service, offered me special off menu items on every visit, the freshest fish, exquisite presentations...just wow. And a great happy hour to boot. Thennnnnnn... About a year prior to my last restaurant visit, I had ordered an extra large assortment of items ($$$$) for delivery for a special occasion at home. It had been a while, but I noticed immediately something was "off." Bottom line, everything was just sloppy and not as fresh as it always had been in the past. I chalked it up to delivery versus dine in. There was something in the back of my mind though that told me that Chef Sun would never have let those items leave the restaurant. Fast forward to in-house dining again. Visible wear and tear on the restaurant interior (looks old). A few plates were even chipped. Might sound nitpicky, but in my humble opinion they need to reinvest some money into the restaurant to get it back up to its shiny self. The service was lackluster, slow, cordial but not necessarily friendly. Some of my favorite menu items (such as the yummmmmy sea bass) are no longer available. Prices were significantly higher than they used to be; however, that's everywhere right? Pft. Decided to order some "safe" dishes that had always been personal favorites. Go to "Red Hill Tower" was served first. The presentation was all right. Not as meticulous as it used to be. When I dug in mixed it all together I noticed how horrible the knife work was. I mean they butchered the tuna. Knife skills are very important in sushi. Many chefs train for years. Flavor was a-okay with all the house sauces, but for 20 bucks it left me wanting more. Gyoza was greasy and chewy. Rice in California Roll was on the dry side. Katsu was also quite dry and lacked flavor. Admittedly the vegetable tempora was pretty tasty. Not surprisingly, I was informed that the restaurant had been purchased by new owners quite some time ago. All of the changes are so apparent, and none are positive. Quality control and pride of stellar presentation and service has disappeared. Tadashi is now (sobbing) sadly just another subpar sushi restaurant with much higher prices than most. Goodbye my old friend. I have no intentions of returning. :(

Fed the family of 18 quickly and we loved our food!…read more Chicken Karaage was a favorite! Brussel Sprouts delicious Parking was limited on a Sunday afternoon but worth it Enjoy! Will come again when in Austin.

This review I dug up is from a while ago, things may have changed…read more January 2020 was my first time at Loro in South Austin. My companion and I went at 5 PM on a Thursday. There is a parking lot that was pretty full but not completely. Once inside, we took seats at the back bar where a buddy suggested we sit for faster service. We had menus and water within minutes, and our bartender was attentive the whole time. We ordered a mix of dishes that had been recommended and a couple more: Oak grilled Snap peas, Coconut scented Rice, Chicken Karaage, Tomato and Cucumber salad, Smoked Prime Bavette Plate, Smoked Beef brisket plate, and Chocolate mousse. For drinks we got Thai Berry smash and Mandarin Margarita. Overall, there was good flavor in all the dishes, with well-paired flavor combos, which is the standard Hai Hospitality sets. However, some dishes didn't have as bold flavor as I was hoping. The Chicken karaage could have been bolder. Surprisingly, the Tomato and Cucumber salad had more flavor than expected. The Prime Bavette and Smoked Brisket were great, though a bit pricy. Both of the drinks were excellent, but only got one each as we're not big on spending on alcohol with dinner. Normally I'd go to this type of place with high-end satiation expectations, such as at Uchiko, where actually filling up would cost a lot so I don't fill up and plan to eat a couple hours later. However, we were both full after eating the above, and even had a piece of brisket and some rice to take home. For the quality, the value is there. The service was great, the bartender checked on us multiple times, and gave us updates on what dishes were left to come out once we were about two-thirds through our order. Each time a dish came we got a refresher on what it was from the server, which I like. The place was about 1/3 full at 5 PM and 2/3 full when we left at 5:45 PM, with the volume-level rising. The speed and quality of the meal taken together is excellent-- we were in and out quickly and enjoyed our fine dining. The restaurant was a bit dark; I could read the menu fine, but one older gentleman had to use his phone to see the menu text. At the end of the meal, a small gift card helped lower the price so it was under 100 out the door. We ended up being very happy with the food and experience-- it was great, but it wasn't amazing solely because a couple dishes needed their good flavor to be bolder. No single item wasn't good, and a couple were exceptional, so I'd easily recommend this restaurant and would like to go back.

If you're a wuss with spice, order:…read more Tonkotsu Black with one extra Ajitima If not: Tonkotsu Red with two extra Ajitima because we deserve to treat ourselves more than those dirty spice averse Texans. PS: No bamboo chutes or mushrooms. (You're welcome.)

This was taken in their back alley last month. Preparing food outside....in an alley…read more I've eaten here several times and enjoyed the food, now I'm grateful I didn't get sick. There is absolutely no excuse for this.

Delicious! Came here with my husband for the first time to celebrate our anniversary!…read more Sushi Bar is a hidden speakeasy inside Golden Ace. I've had sushi omakase before and what stands out about this one is that there's lots of fusion and spice (jalapeño, ginger, etc.) I actually wanted to come because I thought it was related to Pasta Bar, but it turns out the owners of Pasta Bar used to work here but split and created their own Scratch restaurants (Sushi by Scratch, Pasta Bar). Not related, but still really yummy! Reservations are needed and it's prepaid. There are other add-ons and drinks that you can pay for in person. They invite you to have a complimentary drink 30 min before the reservation-Silk Road-a mix of yuzu, sake, coconut, etc. Very smooth and sweet! I like it. We were seated with other couples and it's an intimate space (8 spots). Since it was our anniversary, we were the only ones that got a paper menu of what we ate. That was surprising as other omakases give everyone the menu regardless of the occasion. There are three chefs preparing the sushi, and the entire service was pretty fast. We spent an hour 30 min here. I liked that there was bottomless salad with seaweed and the like. There was one chef who kept refilling my salad, which I appreciated. Keep in mind, if I didn't keep on eating the salad, I probably wouldn't have been full. Another surprise is that there are no chopsticks. You wipe your hands with one towel and eat the sushi and salad with your hands. My favorites are madai (sea bream) and hotate (scallop). They have a smooth and smokey flavor. We spent about $500 for two. This is downtown, so you'll have to find paid street parking or garage.

Had an amazing experience with Sushi bar celebrating our anniversary with my wife! I highly…read morerecommend booking in advance if you choose the omakase option but be aware that there's a no show full price fee and a mandatory 22% service charge when you dine in. Parking is also challenging since it's in downtown Austin. They don't have a valet outside nor validating parking. So only options are on street/parking garage nearby. The great experience - the restaurant decorations and styling are modern and simply. We chose to do the 17 course omakase option and it was definitely worth trying! Since we were early to our reservation, we were greeted with complimentary cocktail -Silk Road, it was mixed with sake, coconut, and other ingredients. I don't usually like sweet cocktail but this Silk Road is really refreshing. On to the omakase, all the dishes are flavourful and it has its "own twist" (fusion). I normally don't enjoy fusion food but sushi bar has elevated it to the next level! I especially enjoyed the Hotate (scallop), A5 wagyu, and Madai (sea bream) - the scallop is fresh and lightly torched; A5 wagyu, no introduction needed, melted in your mouth; sea bream is flavourful and "smooth". Highly recommend giving sushi bar a try! It is definitely a great splurge for an occasional celebration.