Uchibā Austin

Review №1

Rating: 3

Date: an hour ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Disrespectful staff without manners (other than waiter Anthony, who saved this night by being polite, kind, and had excellent product knowledge: everything he suggested that night was delicious, and he was excellent in describing food courses and why Uchi family is proud of their food. I hope the business across the street would recruit him: that night, we stayed only because of him). I arrived on time, but two other friends were running late. Right when I entered, the waitress ran at me without introducing herself and said, Hey, can you put your skirt down? and ran away laughing out loud. I was wearing a very long skirt with a high slit and a short skirt underneath (including the photo). Even if you see your guest has something, would you ever deliver the feedback this way? Then I came to the hostess table, and they looked at me in a cold way and said I couldnt be seated without my friends and needed to go to the bar and wait. I went to the bar, and the bartender lady told me I couldnt sit there and those seats were reserved. When I asked where I was supposed to wait, she answered she didnt know, and I could ask the hostess again (by the way, this seat was not occupied till the end of our dinner). When my first friend arrived, we came back to the hostess table, and they told us we absolutely could be seated if we were going to order drinks and food (thank you, Cap). My third friend, whom we were still waiting for, was on the phone with me all this time, and she requested to go to Proper because she couldnt believe the staff could be so petty. But while we were waiting for her, Anthony started to serve our table, and he was terrific at handling the experience I had initially. I visited many places in Europe and America but experienced something like that for the first time. Yikes.

Date: 6 hours ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Everything about our experience here was exceptional. The vibe, service, and especially the food were all amazing. Brooke was our server and I can t say enough good things about her. I highly recommend the 72 hour marinated short rib and the fatty tuna w/ caviar. Will definitely be back soon.

Date: 6 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Our server Brooke was amazing! I didn t know what to order and she crafted an amazing meal for me. The house sake was good. I also liked the chicken dumpling & nigiri.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

My friend and I ate here tonight for the first time and we LOVED our server Brooke. Food was amazing but the service is even better! Super friendly environment and would definitely visit again

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Phenomenal experience. Sat at the bar and let Anthony suggest each of my courses. Incredible stuff that I never wouldve thought to order for myself. Even had a solid ratatouille moment with the fried onigiri.

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 2

It honestly feels like Uchiba receives the leftover ingredients from Uchi and Uchiko, hoping patrons won t notice. Unfortunately, after our recent experience, we certainly did. My wife and I visited Uchiba on a Friday night for a rare date as new parents, hoping for the same high-quality sushi and service we ve experienced at Uchi and Uchiko. This was our second time at Uchiba together. Sadly, Uchiba fell short on multiple fronts, and we left disappointed after spending nearly $400 on a lackluster meal. Right from the start, the air conditioning was blasting so hard it was moving the menus on the table, which set an uncomfortable tone. We ordered drinks (which were great) and a few warm dishes since it was so chilly. The Suzuki Yuki, recommended by our server, had decent flavors, but the carrots were undercooked. The Chicken Dumplings, which we d loved on a previous visit, tasted like frozen supermarket fare this time around. What really stood out was the lack of knowledge and enthusiasm from the staff, which is not something we ve ever experienced at Uchi or Uchiko. Our server didn t seem familiar with the fish menu, and when the nigiri arrived, the food runner oddly suggested we eat the mackerel first if we didn t like mackerel. This was confusing since we d clearly ordered the mackerel and other fish with stronger flavors because we enjoy them. At Uchi or Uchiko, the food runners would ve been excited about our selections. The nigiri itself was mediocre, but the Smoked Sake Crudo was the real disappointment. A dish we had previously loved, this time the salmon was warm, and the quality had clearly gone downhill. The Hama Chili also failed to impress. After cocktails and dessert, we left unsatisfied and still hungry. We wanted to order more sushi but had already realized it wasn t worth it. We re really disappointed because having a great sushi spot with cocktails downtown would have been perfect for our rare nights out. Sadly, after this experience, we won t be back.

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 2

Been here 3-4 times and always run into some issue with them. They do not accommodate allergies even when it is a straightforward thing to do. The Gyotoro nigiri is one of my favorite dishes served at uchi so I wanted my wife to try it. She is allergic to rice, so we requested for it to be served without rice. This would be a very easy thing to accommodate, yet they refused. I was there for happy hour and ordered some nigiri, but they never showed up so I asked about them. The server tells me he forgot to tell me they couldnt make it because they didnt have caviar left. Due to the price of the happy hour being much better than the regular, I asked to have it served without it since they put it on top. Again, very easy thing to change and accommodate and they refused. Service is the worst at this location. The least attentive and helpful by far (compared to Uchi and Uchiko). Forgetful, per my last comment. The bar is slow to make drinks. A lot of their drinks are cocktails premixed (which is honestly kind of lazy and disappointing). But with how slow it is already, maybe its a good thing... I love the regular Uchi and this concept has been nothing but disappointing. I dont expect as good of service as something like an Otoko but close to their other Uchi restaurants. Will likely be skipping this moving forward.

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

I have eaten at the bar twice now and both times were amazing food and attentive service. Highly recommend reservations, but they were able to accommodate me when I did not have one as well with a short wait. One of my new favorite places when I am downtown.

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

I had a good experience here. No complaints.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №12

Rating: 3

Food was underwhelming, especially compared to its sister restaurant Uchi which we love. Service was meh (they messed up our order on multiple fronts)

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

It was ok food (some good some not so much) but for the price and being from the Uchi line it was rather disappointing. We started with, yuca chips and that was well season and off to a good start. Follow with irish point oyster, good as well. Australian wagyu beef was on the sweet side which may or may not be to your liking but there was no charcoal flavor to it which is what makes it a Yakitori. Without its just grill beef skewer. Hama chili, that was really good, best one of the night! Muki hotate aburi, nice char flavor and with a cool slicing presentation. Madai crudo, good one. Soft shell crab bao was nice and crispy. Shishito peppers, good appetizer with a little bit of spiciness. Zero sen, basic hamachi roll, good filler. Sake toro, fresh fatty salmon cut. Pho wagyu beef dumplings, that was not good. There nothing matching the pho seasoning but even if it was named something else, it was just not good. Crispy fried tteokbokki, simple desert but good. Toasted black rice ice cream, didnt like it and even told the waiter to take it back. She was nice enough to remove from the bill. So thumbs up for service there!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 2

Underwhelmed and disappointed is how we left after our visit to Uchiba. Upon arrival we were actually impressed by the ambiance of the place, the decor is stunning. However, the food was average at its best and what really ruined our night was the lack of service and attitude of the staff. Our waitress was nowhere to be found half of the time and barely acknowledged our presence. At the end of the evening she took our card and brought us the bill without saying a word. Once we brought it to her attention, we did receive two gift cards for the lack of service as an apology . Ultimately, service is mediocre at best, we were made to feel awkward and not wanted. We will not be returning.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

In Austin for the night with my husband and decided to go to Uchiba. We are familiar with Uchi in Dallas and Houston and Uchiba in Dallas and were really impressed with this location. It might be our favorite out of all the ones we have tried. We sat at the sushi bar and our sushi chef Austin was incredible all night. He gave us great suggestions from the menu that we thoroughly enjoyed and made sure to course out each dish for us. We also had Tristan taking our drink orders and he was great too! All in all a great experience that is worth it, especially if you have an appreciation for delicious food and drinks. Parking: Valet available around the corner for $15.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Great service! Super nice for my birthday and reasonable priced for the amount of dishes

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Excellent experience. The food was sooo delicious and all the wait staff were amazing. Devin did an exceptional job with our orders and making sure we were well taken care of. He would check in on us and are waters were always filled.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 3

Despite having reservations and having our entire party present, when we checked in with the hostess we stood around waiting to be seated. Half our party went to the restroom and upon returning weren t escorted to our table but had to wander around looking for where we d been seated. The outdoor table was dirty, bird droppings and all. It took more than five minutes to be greeted by our server and nearly a quarter of an hour to bring beverages. We had to ask a runner for our second drink order and my wine arrived precisely 10 minutes before asking for the check. The food was good, however the menu doesn t list all ingredients in the rolls and the server didn t actually discuss the food. They did ask about allergies but not about any general dislikes, otherwise the aversions would ve been declared. The first roll contained a highly undesirable ingredient and wasn t returned sans grossness until right before the check arrived. All in all, I will stick to any other Uchi location. This garbage service wasn t worth paying to valet downtown for.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Faith was an amazing server!!! She asked us if we were celebrating anything tonight, and I said yes, We havent had a date night in forever and chose Uchiba to try out the food. Because the table was small, I informed her in advance that we were going to order A LOT of food, and she told me not to worry and that she would pace it all out for us, lol! She did a superb job making sure each of our dishes came out as soon as we finished the ones at our table! Faith was very attentive, and we feel like she knew exactly which dishes to start off with and which dishes should come out next!! It was perfect !!! We were able to enjoy each dish at a smooth pace and we were very impressed with her detailed knowledge of each dish we had questions about and gave great recommendations on dishes to try as well when I couldnt make up my mind! Her personal favorites were a 10/10 for us!! What made it exceedingly special with our experience is that we received 2x pieces of freaking delicious blue fin nigiri on the house for this special occasion!!! She was extremely attentive to the type of fish/ sushi we were ordering, hence the perfect dish to us from them!! Faith displayed exceptional customer service with sincere personalized interactions that were above and beyond!! This was our first time at Uchiba, and Faith definitely made it a significant and wonderful experience for us, and we truly appreciate it!!! Her service was outstanding and deserves recognition !! Thank you so much, we will be back!!!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Lovely venue, great food, & very nice servers! Would return immediately.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Straight Wife and I went in random night, got a spot at the bar, told the bartender was our first time and to take the wheel and ooh my he crushed it! Incredible experience, food, and company. Returning customer here!

Date: a month ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Ask for Lynnwood he will give you an experience you will not forget the food was fabulous and Lynwood s recommendations were right on the money A perfect evening brought to the next level with everything Uchib Austin and Lynnwood had to offer definitely a must go to in Austin Food

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

AMAZING food, service, and atmosphere. All the servers were so helpful and knowledgeable and provided amazing recommendations. I was thoroughly impressed with each dish, they all tasted so fresh and vibrant. Their vegetarian options were insane as well, I highly recommend trying the Kinoko sushi.

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Love this place. You got the same quality of Uchi but on a more lay down vibe and most importantly with a la carte menu that will not kill the bank. Only flaw was that after a while the AC was set extremely cold. I planned to order some more food but I felt very uncomfortable by the blade of air above me. Food

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Went for the ramen of the month - Nashville hot chicken ramen. Was delicious and very interesting.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

The difference between Uchi, Uchiko and Uchiba, is that Uchiko and Uchiba are more affordable. While Uchi is more expensive, it is more classy and intimate and still remains not only one of my favorite restaurants, but the best of the chain. I loved the decor of Uchiba, but I felt it was a tad too dark. We were a party of 6 and were seated in a booth where the light shades were situated behind us with no lighting on the table or any type of chandelier above us. For someone that now has to were readers, I had a difficult time perusing the menu. Our waiter Tristan had offered to bring us a candle, but it never materialized, so we had to use the flashlights on our phones. The ambiance was energetic and the waiters were hustling as it was quite busy. The menu was a bit overwhelming as there were way too many options to choose from and with no instructions or suggestions from Tristan, we decided on the following: Chicken dumplings-not traditional steamed, but were presented like crab rangoons. Very good Shishito peppers-way too much sauce, but still packed some heat Wagyu tartare-delicious Kinko dumplings-delicious vegetarian option Brussel sprouts-good, but a little too much sauce Karaage-amazing Spicy tuna roll-just ok; a bit bland Bluefin otoro aburi (seared)-hands down the best dish Smoked sake crudo-crisp, innovative and very good Saki maki roll-a tad fishy Hot rock-delicious Chocolate crémeux-tasted like a Reese pieces pie. It was very good! The thing that annoyed us the most about Tristan was that I waited quite a bit to order the Jungle Freebird and after 2 sips, I sent it back due to a terrible aftertaste and my husband did not notice that he never removed it from the bill. We also told him that we all wanted just 1 bite each of dessert and he talked us into getting two chocolate cremeux which, in the end, we did not need as 1 would have sufficed. While Uchiba did not add an automatic gratuity due to our party size, if you do dine here with a large group, I do suggest whoever pays the bill, to thoroughly look over it before paying and also, if you are on the fence about how many dishes you should order, start with one and add more later. I will come back and the next time, only focus on the sushi/sashimi options. **REVISION** I revisited Uchiba as it really is a swanky, sexy setup and I wanted to give them another chance as sometimes the staff can get overwhelmed and with that, service can sometimes lack. I am so glad that we went back because it was a tad brighter, not too loud and crazy and the service we received from Devin was on point. As soon as we were seated, he approached us, inquired if we had ever been to Uchiba, provided the specials for the evening and then offered water and drinks. Our beverage choices of the evening were The Vice, Citrus Old Fashioned, and Subarashi. I am not a fan of old fashioneds, but my friend said it was a refreshing take on the classic old fashioned. However, the Vice and Subarashi were both delish. We started with the shishito peppers as well as the bluefin crudo and just let Devin curate our meal for the rest of the night and we loved it! Their menu is so extensive and due to the fact that we all love surprises, it seemed the best route to go and I highly suggest it. After asking a few questions regarding preferences as well as dietary restrictions, we let Devin loose. I do not recall all of the dishes, but every bite was scrumptious and due to this recent experience, I will be back again!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Another incredible addition to the Uchi family of restaurants! Adding distinctive Bao & Dumpling offerings done the only way Uchi would do it. Daily specials of unique, burst in your mouth type offerings, are always a good way to see how the well skilled chefs have married different foods together. You will not be disappointed. We sat at the sushi bar, as having the sushi chefs give you the details of each offering and appeals to my need to hear what they are working with and why. The service was a little slow at the sushi bar, outside of the sushi chefs (they were very attentive and informative) but drinks or requests for the servers took a bit of time. Empty plates left behind for longer than normal (huge pet peeve of mine as an ex restaurant owner)so i just pushed them aside in my rather small space at the bar. It was a Tuesday night so not incredibly busy. Reservations are always recommended though, better to be safe than sorry. The atmosphere was beautiful but cant say there was anything that stuck out other than it was comfortable, lovely, and muted wood tones. Love the large patio! The evening was breezy so it was quite pleasant for the patio diners. And thats not something I thought Id say at the end of July in Austin! ;-) It will always be a wonderful experiance at an Uchi restaurant. As an Austinite Im proud to call Uchi ours!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

We came here for our honeymoon 1 month wedding anniversary. I definitely recommend getting reservations. They have indoor and outdoor options. Everything that was brought to the table was fresh, tasted amazing, and was put together with such thought for flavor melding. The pork belly was a favorite of mine. I also really enjoyed the Hama chili. The waitress was knowledgeable and able to provide good recommendations based on what we had already ordered and liked. They have a happy hour menu during the week that we ordered from. The tables have a unique little shelf for the menus so you can keep them and look at them when you want to order more. This is a great place to celebrate something special. Parking: There is limited street parking. They also have valet.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 1

I came here for an anniversary dinner a few weeks back and was very disappointed. Not only was the food underwhelming, but when we left, we were handed a flier claiming that there has been a campaign against its sister restaurant, Uchi, calling on them to remove foie gras from their menu. After learning about it, Im horrified that Uchibas leadership refuses to do so. Im a meat-eater, but foie gras is just plain cruel. The images are tattooed in my head. I wont be returning.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

To no one s surprise, this is as fantastic as every other Uchi I ve ever been to. Amazing food, wonderful service, and I love the interior decor/style!! The Hama Chilli and snow crab nigiri were fabulous.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Must try and let your waiter curate the experience! All veggie options were NOM!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 3

Disappointing compared to Uchika up north and Uchiba in Dallas. Food was just ok. Hot plates / skewers came out cold. Drinks were good, only reason for 3 stars. For ~$100 a head, I d eat elsewhere.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

My husband and I sat at the Sushi bar with Austin as our chef. We asked him to make a lot of selections for us and we did not regret it. Everything he put in front of us was better than the last. The thoughtfulness and fun of every bite created is incredible. Highlights: Chutoro, Broccolini, Madai Crudo, Madai Nigiri, watermelon nigiri. The meal was $220 without the drinks and absolutely worth every bite. We will absolutely be back! Vegetarian options: Watermelon Nigiri Charred Broccolini Kinoko Skewer

Date: 2 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Weve been twice and keep sitting at the sushi bar and allowing our sushi chef to surprise us. Its been a delight every time. Everything is delicious!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Amazing! We did omakase and everything was absolutely amazing. It s been three days and we re still talking about how good it was.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 1

Didn t know they were owned and operated by the same company as Uchi until we saw the protests outside. Uchi been protested for years now because they serve diseased liver from tortured ducks. Not only is that stuff horrible for ducks (and who doesn t love ducks), but it s terrible for your health to ingest. We left without finishing our food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 2

We left so disappointed. For a highly rated, expensive restaurant, we expected so much more from the food. Our first dish was so heavily salted and every other plate was forgetful and lacking flavor.. we paid $180 for two to get happy hour food, 1 cocktail, 3 beers and tip. Sure the fish tasted fresh, but that s all you get really. For the tiniest plates and very high prices, we were expecting them to have some kind of flavor but they just didn t. We came to celebrate our anniversary and our server was attentive and very nice, but sadly the experience left a lot to be desired.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

HEAR ME OUT !!! ANTHONY IS THE BEST AT THE BARTENDING SERVICE! My husband and I had dinner at Uchiba, and while our initial experience with another staff member was disappointing, Anthony, the bartender, completely turned our evening around. Anthony stood out with his attentiveness, kindness, and respect. Despite the restaurant being busy, he took his time with us, sharing his extensive knowledge and making us feel like old friends. Anthony s outstanding service made our night truly special. If you visit Uchiba, be sure to ask for Anthony he s the best! Special hint: He looks like Jack Dawson s friend (Fabrizio) in the Titanic Movie

Date: 2 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Anthony is an exceptional bartender who made our night unforgettable! His skills and creativity in crafting delicious cocktails are top-notch. Antonios friendly and engaging personality added a wonderful touch to our experience. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Highly recommend stopping by and seeing Anthony in action. Cheers!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Everything about this place was amazing. Our waitress, Georgia, was phenomenal and absolutely loved her. We definitely felt taken care of and attended. Me and my partner spent our 1 year anniversary here and are so happy with our choice.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

After visiting Uchi in Austin and Denver, I knew I had to try Uchiba and I m so glad I did. Absolutely delicious, amazing service, and such good vibes. The beef pho dumplings and tiger cry bao were divine and I couldn t get enough. They had some really nice drinks here as well! Highly recommend

Date: 3 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Exceptional service, profound food, stunning atmosphere.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

From the moment you walk in you are welcomed and the decor is so intentional with every detail making you feel so happy as you soak in decor and atmosphere. Relaxed elegance in all the curves, soft seating booth chambers and intimate yet lively - that s just the 1st impression. Our waitress in combination with the service team worked together and never missed a beat and took time to answer questions from explaining the prep process, the sourcing of the freshest of ingredients and their recommendations-this elevated our experience. My son and I had 9 courses including dessert and that was plenty. It s hard to have a favorite, but I highly recommend what we had; Hot Rock, Akami & Hamachi Nigiri, Birria Bao and Spicy Tuna. We also had the signature Uchi Fried Milk truffle. Parking is easy with Valet or Garage. I can t wait to go back!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Went for dinner with my fiance. make sure to specify if you only want one or two of each item as they are priced differently. our server assumed we wanted two of something so charged us double. good service otherwise! tiger cry bao: 4/5 kinoko dumplings: 5/5 sake toro nigiri: 5/5 ebi katsu yakatori: 5/5, best thing of the night australian wagyu beef yakatori: 3/5, too chewy muki hotate aburi: 5/5, close second best sake maki makimono: 2/5, very fishy spicy tuna makimono: 4/5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

We enjoyed every bite! Being big fans of the other Uchi concepts, we were super excited to try Uchiba. We loved seeing some of the the classics like the Hama Chili. I loved the skewers, pork belly was my fav. The short rib croquette was dynamite. Dont pass up dessert, their pastry game is always on point, Fried Milk was awesome. Thanks to our server Blake for making our evening so enjoyable. Excited to come back soon!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

A splendid meal. We came here for our anniversary having previously enjoyed other restaurants of the same lineage. The food was incredible and service was great from how the meal was brought out to us and everything explained to how the small issue we experienced was handled. Definitely a favorite place to go that I can highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: This was asked of us during the reservation process and again by our server. They are very conscientious of the needs of their diners. We did not have restrictions but appreciated being asked.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 2

While the service was commendable and in line with the Uchi/Ko tradition, the culinary experience left something to be desired. A handful of dishes were regrettably too heavily seasoned, tipping into excess saltiness. The restaurant s concept seems to be at a crossroads, perhaps simplifying its name to B would better reflect its current direction.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 1

I will unfortunately not be returning to uchiba due to disrespectful and petty staff. My friends and I usually love to come here for weekend drinks and dinner. We were 15 minutes late which is the grace period. I walked in and the hostess greeted me with an ugly look and told me the cooks refused to serve us. She later explained that they waited until the last minute to reject us which is petty and she proceeded to be extremely disrespectful to my friend. It seemed malicious and left us with a bad taste in our mouths. We were left without dinner reservations due to the mistreatment. We will now be going to neighborhood sushi from now on. We were shocked and how nice and accommodating they were when the same situation happened. It s a shame the horrible service ruined our longtime love for uchiba.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

One of the best location!!! Josh the manger seat us even we late and come after 10pm. He makes sure that we get anything we need and make sure we enjoy!!! And Blake serve us and recommend for us the best meal they have! Thank you both for the best experience, we super enjoyed and we will come again just because both of you!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Came in for happy hour, specials were nice. Fish is very fresh, food was delicious. Server was knowledgeable, attentive and friendly.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Blue bandaids everywhere. Most of the associates had one wrapping up their fingers. What kinda after hours knife fights they got here, but the food was tasty.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

A clear winner in Austin. You can count to be taken care of: offered a good and genuine conversation, no matter if you re seated at the sushi or the cocktail bar. The food is high end and the best quality one can wish for. I recommend trying their dumplings and listen to the personal recommendations! Love this place

Date: 3 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

We had an excellent experience here. We sat at the sushi bar and had DJ taking care of us. We asked him for his recommendations and ultimately decided to have him just surprise us, and he essentially made us up a full menu on the spot with multiple perfect courses, all with great timing from each other. I recommend this restaurant and would definitely recommend DJ if you find yourself at the sushi bar.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 2

DISAPPOINTED with Uchiba! I have been a huge fan of Tyson Coles other restaurants Uchi and Uchiko; however, his Uchiba izakaya restaurant missed the mark for me. I have been to izakayas in Japan so call me spoiled, but I also know what I am looking for, and this was not it. Pork bao bun was laughingly inferior to Bar Peached. They also had a hot chicken bun, which was more like a slider and definitely not something I would see in any kitchen in Japan. We did have a nice banquette table and the host staff was friendly, but our server was overworked with a busy bar area and our tables. Definitely give this one a miss and visit Uchi or Uchiko instead. Parking: $15 valet - minimal other options.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 2

Date: 4 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

AN ADVENTURE OF A MENU; WISH MY STOMACH WAS BIGGER! I had four food items, all were above average, but the broccolini dish takes the cake! It was a roller coaster of flavors and textures - a compliment. A sazerac is what I always order, and I had one and was pleased with it. The other drink was a tsurai and it was very delicious; a sort spicy marg sort of vibe. Id be going back to venture into the rest of the menu.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

100 percent loved this spot. As a vegetarian, Austin options aren t always the best. Uchib had all the options and they were very tasty

Date: 4 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

I m still eating, might need to upgrade to an suv for the drive home.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

I recently dined at this amazing restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The food was delicious, with each dish expertly prepared and authentic flavors. The service was great, with attentive and friendly staff. The stylish interior added to the overall ambiance. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a top-notch Japanese dining experience in Austin!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Amazing..Probally the best sushi I have ever had

Date: 4 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

If you come here for the food, you ll never be disappointed by it. We go the first Monday of every month for Uncommon Ramen. The fish is fresh, the menu has creative takes and classic ones, and the HH is really good. If you come here for the service, you re in for a ride. Wrong drinks, wrong food, food came out in strange increments (getting an appetizer after you finished your entree and sushi roll), wrong checks, you name it. We ve had the best of times and the worst of times at Uchiba. Run out of water and you ordered the spiciest thing on the menu? Good luck, you re going to be dying looking for a waiter. That being said, we keep going back. The food is that good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 2

We had a reservation for small birthday party (and I mentioned BD getting a reservation), got on time, and then waited for 35 minutes for our table. Then another 15 minutes for waiter to take our order. Then another 40 minutes till the first dish was brought in! No need to mention we missed our reservation to another bar which was 2.5 hours after this one. Thank you for the ruined party, great job Uchiba.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

I really enjoyed having a birthday dinner here. Our waiter came up with a killer combo of dishes.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

A perfect experience. The food was SO good. And the service is impeccable. Dietary restrictions: Vegan and gluten free Food : 5/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Their version of the Caesar Salad is amazing.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Fantastic place for sushi and or cocktails!! Food was phenomenal.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Another wonderful addition to the Uchi family of restaurants. Come here for a vibrant dining room with great japanese cocktails and unique Uchi dishes. The mid-century + Japanese decor are dialed-in. Kid-friendliness: Not kid-friendly at all.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Like their sister restaurants Uchib lives up to all hype and expectations. The highlights of our meal were the tiger cry bao, hama chili, and bluefin otoro. We ended on their divine chocolate crémeux dessert. I always appreciate how helpful the wait staff is at these restaurants in guiding you through the menu and recommending unique dishes. We will certainly be back for more!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Wow, not sure where to even begin. Ill start by saying the ambiance and the space is very modern and Moody. Low lighting, comfortable seating. Very great for an intimate date night with a friend or loved one. The service is superior. They were late seating us for our reservations but not a moment was spared for them to care for us, just a little bit extra and it really went a long way with us. The waiting area by the bar has comfortable lounge seating and you can order a cocktail while you wait. Im afraid to say that I did not note our servers name, but I think it was Spencer. He was training with someone and was absolutely excellent. They started us with a complimentary dish for the late seating, it was the seared scallops. Let me tell you this dish was beyond anything Ive had. The textures, the flavors, the butter, everything was just perfect. I have Have to say the fatty tuna roll was my favorite, so much that we ordered two of them. They have a lot of specialty sections on their menu. So enjoy what you order because some of it may not be there next time. I appreciated that they highlighted who is in the kitchen on the top left of the menu, very lovely feature. There was a small pairing menu that had a bite plus a small serving of one of their cocktails and it was a really great experience. We selected the watermelon pairing and I never thought Id enjoy watermelon in this way, I was very impressed. There is an extensive cocktail and wine menu as well as sake, they have a full bar here. You can get a little bit of sushi and a little bit from the Japanese grill, so something for everyone. This place is superb, it was my first time here and I definitely will be back. Be sure you make a reservation as its very busy, the weather currently isnt great for patio seating but it is available out front and very well curated. Parking is a bit challenging because its downtown so you either have to find street parking, a garage, or the valet out front.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Portions are pretty good. Shishito peppers were quite good.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

We had a blast at Uchib . The food is just phenomenal, every dish was great. Only one I d change is the waguy skewer, it just tasted a bit too much like regular steak the fish on the other hand was so fresh. Our waiter took great care of us and recommended some amazing dishes. Don t sleep on the oysters!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Hubby and I went out on a Monday for a little impromptu date night. The patio was really nice, great service, food was delicious. So delicious we forgot to take pictures. We came hungry and ordered a lot, so our bill was as expected. Standout dish: charred broccolini. Seriously. Everything else we expected to be delicious but this dish was insanely good and really surprised us. Drinks were delish as well but the fave was my hachi no hiza . Give it a try!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

We had an excellent time at this property, everything we tasted was stellar, but particularly the fresh daily fish from Japan was so delicious. Happy hour menu makes it easy for you to try a lot of different bites!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

Update: The owner called me directly to talk about how things could improve which was very thoughtful. He mentioned from my feedback there were already changes in place and I am looking forward to going back and giving it another shot. I do really think Uchi is a great brand and was shocked at my experience. I think perhaps after a few more months they will be more streamlined. Original: As Jerry Seinfeld says, they know how to take a reservation, but they don t know how to hold a reservation. Being sat 45 minutes after the fact is embarrassing for an upscale establishment. From a dropped appetizer all over the floor, to returning an undrinkable cocktail - has anyone here worked in a restaurant before? Stick to Uchi or Uchiko. This place is a mess.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Awesome food. Service was great. Amazing hospitality- friendly and warm staff. Highly recommend for a great eve.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 3

When i paid my bill of $205, I put down $300 cash. The waitress took the bill, was gone for roughly 15 mins, and then came back asking if I wanted change. This put me in an uncomfortable position. Obvi this has nothing to do with the restaurant itself, but rather an individual. I had one piece of nigiri that had to be 3 times the size of any sushi ive ever seen. Needed some QC. Uchi prices, but unfortunately the quality for me wasnt there. If I decide to revisit, hopefully I can update this to 5 stars.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Excellent experience! My partner and I got a little lost in the parking garage that we accidentally parked in and we ended up finding the back door to the restaurant. One of the servers lets us come through the back and the manager helped lead my partner to the correct valet parking. All the servers were very attentive and knowledgeable about every dish we were served. The food was high quality, especially the sashimi and sushi rolls. I would highly recommend this place if you are downtown.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 2

The portions and small, menu sucks. Very disappointing. Food is not wow, it s a pass. Go to ATX cocina or Uchiko. Not worth it

Date: 5 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Fantastic staff and even better food. This place is truly a gem. Highly recommended (and also reservations).

Date: 5 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 3

Im sad to have to write a not great review as I frequently dine at Uchi and Uchiko and love those restaurants (see past reviews). We had a 6:30 reservation we made weeks ago. We had to wait outside in the wind and were finally seated at 6:50. While waiting outside for our table, someone came to take drink orders. We asked questions about what ingredients were but she had no clue and had to go inside to ask. She came back to tell us but it was something weird so we passed on that. We then asked a recommendation and she didnt really have much of an answer for that either. Just kind of awkward. I ordered their citrus old fashioned and it tasted like it was very watered down. Honestly I should have sent it back, especially when the price tag was $17. Our server was ok but not the typical Uchi experience I have come to expect in regards to friendliness, willingness to explain menu items or assist with recommendations, or being on top of order taking and caring for our table. We received an incorrect dish and she didnt recall part of the order wed given her (but eventually found it when she went back through her notepad). Some of the food was bland which was very surprising (crab bao, spicy tuna maki). Nothing we ordered really stood out in a good way. We looked at ordering dessert but nothing looked appealing and our server let us know two of them just arent great anyway. Honestly I dont think Ill be back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Love Uchi and Uchiko so has to try uchiba. Went for happy hour and the selection is really good. Some cocktails are $10 vs $17. Tried many gluten free options and enjoyed all the items. The wings are great!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

The food and drinks themselves were good! Reservation 8pm Thursday night for 3. Waited 15-20 min to be seated. It took 20-45 minutes to receive any dish, a couple dishes went missing, or were dropped off to the wrong table. It felt like our waitress kept running off as quick as possible, so it was awkward trying to order or ask for anything because she was in such a rush. We also ordered 2 things from someone else and they never entered those items in. The place was packed full to the brim, so I assumed our waitress was drowning along with the kitchen/sushi bar. We ended up cancelling a re-order of a missing dish because she warned us it could take 30 minutes to come, and we had already been there for 2 hours. Left at 10:30pm because we spent so much time waiting for each dish. Took 20+ minutes just to pay the bill. Love Uchi though!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

My husband and I love Uchi and Uchiko. We ve been wanting to try Uchiba for awhile and finally did last night. We had reservations at the patio, but it was super windy so they accommodated our request to sit inside by sitting at the sushi bar. DJ was the chef behind the bar who was taking care of us. He was very attentive, responsive, friendly, and not overbearing. He gave us a complimentary eggplant sushi he heard us talking about with another diner and it was SO delicious. We thought that was so nice :) We asked for his recommendations for everything (ordering only off the vegetarian menu) and everything was so delicious. The inari maki was amazing. The age dofu was so different and delicious! The broccoli was scrumptious. Even the portabella dumplings (I don t usually like portabellas) were heavenly. We are always floored by what they do to vegetables. Somehow our dessert order got mixed up. I think it might have been because two of the desserts had the word black in them and it was a loud Saturday night so we might have been misheard. We ordered the black rice ice cream but got the strawberry dessert with black sesame (along with another dessert: chocolate cremeux). When I told the server about the error he was about to go get us the correct one, but we didn t want to waste food by having three desserts so we told him it really was fine and not to worry about it. We knew the dessert would be good (it was amazing). He didn t charge us for the dessert that we didn t order AND brought us a perfectly tiny little portion of the black rice ice cream so we could try it without having a third dessert. I thought that was so sweet!! We got to try the dessert we had ordered, but we actually ended up liking the one they brought us even more! Mistakes happen on busy Saturday nights and they handled it perfectly! We will be back.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 2

Food is phenomenal! Drinks are too I ve been a couple of times and the food is so good. This last time I got their version of agedashi tofu it was literally ONE CUBE OF TOFU!! Tofu is so inexpensive the sushi is a decent size and portion, but what s going on with the sides. Shishito peppers, broccolini tiny tiny portions. If you come stick to sushi and drinks the rest is unbelievably good but ridiculously small portions for your money. I would 1,000% recommend if the cost is a casual night out for you. If for many of us you re coming here to splurge on fine dining for a birthday (like we did yesterday) the service is pretty okay, and the price for your food is going toward the taste not to be full the taste of one person it s not shareable here, for anything. Our reservation was for 7 and we weren t seated until 7:20 but they have a strict policy to text if you re going to be late I wasn t texted they were running late though so . Idk! You decide.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

Great place and atmosphere, food was very good. Price a tiny bit high in my opinion. However we will probably be back for more since we love the Uchi restaurants.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

The space is gorgeous. Bustling with energy but still cozy. Also not noisy. The mushroom dumplings were out of this world. So much so my friend wrote a poem about them after dinner (albeit with the use of Chat GPT....still, Ive never had muse-worthy dumplings). Everything we had was outstanding. Deserts were okay, but not on par w Uchiko. This place is a gem.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

High quality sushi, beautiful interior design

Date: 6 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Third visit and it keeps getting better every time, which is normal for a new place after opening as they iron out kinks. Sushi is fresh and flavorful, you re making a mistake if you don t try the wagyu, it just melts in your mouth. Incredible. We enjoy sitting at the sushi chef s bar area, watching the talented pros working, hearing the chefs engage with customers, it s fun and the team is knowledgeable and nice. You don t feel stupid asking questions. This is an exciting addition to the Uchi group and to downtown Austin.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

## A Night at Uchiba: A Culinary Tale of Love, Laughter, and Slight Terror In the heart of the city, under a moonlit sky, Lies Uchiba, a place where culinary dreams fly. But beware, dear diner, for within these walls, A tale of flavor, fright, and fun befalls. ### The Gyutoros Curse Once upon a midnight dreary, a dish was served, not light but heavy, The gyutoro, a rib so merry, cooked for 72 hours, in a plot so very. Tender and rich, it promised delight, But alas, overcooked, it gave a slight fright. Too long in the oven! I heard a ghost whisper, As I chewed on the beef, feeling slightly crisper. A love affair gone wrong, a culinary misstep, Yet, its taste in my mouth, I couldnt help but accept. ### The Brussel Sprouts of Sweet Despair Next came the sprouts, a green so fair, Dressed in Thai chili sauce, they almost floated in air. Delicious, no doubt, but oh, the sauce was a snare, Oversaturated, they screamed, Beware! Like a romance too sweet, where everythings a glare, These sprouts were drowning, in need of fresh air. Yet, in this tragic comedy, a lesson was bare, Even the best can falter, but its no reason for despair. ### The Salmon Make Rolls Twist of Fate Then, the salmon make roll, a hero in this plot, Came in with a twist, in a love knot. Yummy and fresh, with a pickle so bold, A surprise in each bite, a story untold. Like meeting your love in a horror unfold, Where monsters lurk and tales are cold. Yet, amidst the darkness, a spark of light, This roll was a beacon in the night. ### Epilogue: A Night to Remember So there we were, in Uchibas embrace, A night of flavors, a culinary chase. With dishes so daring, in a love-horror space, We laughed, we screamed, at a peculiar pace. For in this restaurant, both love and fear lace, Creating memories that time wont erase. So, dear diner, if you dare to embark On a journey where food ignites a spark, Where love meets fear in a whimsical ark, Uchiba awaits, to make its mark. Just remember, as you dine in the dark, In every bite, theres a whimsical lark.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Amazing cocktails, service, and ambience. My friend and I went here after getting dinner on a weekday. We actually got a seat in the lounge right away. The cocktails were some of the most creative ones I ve seen. My friend got the dirty dashi and loved it! I wouldn t recommend it if you aren t a fan of miso flavored items. I got the citrus old fashioned, blew my mind on how good it was. The ambience felt perfect, it was a nice combination of intimate and cozy. Additionally, they offered a courtesy amuse bouche!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Delicious and great veggie options. Our favorites were the avocado, eggplant, kinoko and tuna nigiri

Date: 6 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 3

Mixed feelings about my visit. Overall not up to the same quality and standards as Uchi and Uchiko. We arrived on time for our reservation and needed to wait 30+ minutes past that to finally be seated. Our server was friendly and prompt, but food took a very long time to come out. Some items arriving well over an hour after ordering. The food was good though, but I m not sure it s worth waiting so long for.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

We had an amazing date night at Uchib . The staff was incredible, big shout out to Vanessa whose suggested bites literally made our meal. It is now on our list of go-to date night spots.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

This was my first experience with the Uchi restaurants. I loved the incredible flavors and cocktails! The broccolini daily special was one of our favorites because the hot honey and yuzu labneh paired with it created a delicious flavor that we hadn t experienced before. We also loved the chicken dumplings, squash spring roll, wagyu beef skewer, and sake nigiri. Highly recommend, lots of vegetarian options and fun atmosphere although very expensive

Date: 7 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

We loved every bite, from appetizers to nigiri. Their menu offers a lot of variety and creativity. Great sake selection as well!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Terrific dining experience! Our server , Justin, was phenomenal!! Since this was our first time at one of one of the Uchi restaurants, Justin provided us with a thorough run down of recommended # courses / course sizes etc. and provided really delicious specific dish suggestions . Highly recommend. Thanks Justin!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Great food and the service was very good.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 3

Service isnt great, food is good but kitchen takes a long time and waiters dont check in on you. Waiting for a long time to get waters or menus. If you go take your time because they do.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Sat at the bar with Ricky! He was excellent and took great care of me! He made wonderful suggesstions and service paired with the food made for an awesome day off!!!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Food was delicious and fresh, drinks were made perfect each time and our server Andreas, I believe, was extremely attentive and kind. First time in Austin and made it a great experience

Date: 7 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Very enjoyable dinner. Service was excellent.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

My husband and I went to Uchiba for a date night and the service and food were both excellent. We have been to Uchi and Uchiko many times and I have to say Uchiba has become our new favorite. We had Blake as our waiter and he was fantastic at his job and made several recommendations that were spot on. We will definitely be back to visit Uchiba again!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Just wow! Had to come back after my first visit a few weeks later. Had Blake as our server both times. He was a wealth of information to our question and so on top of our order. An absolute delight! As a frequent uchi (we can walk there) and uchiko patrons, this is my new favorite! The dumplings, skewers and nigiri are just out of this world. I will continue to commute to visit this vibey heaven!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Great place! The food was really good and it has a fun atmosphere. Our waiter was awesome and even gave us a couple free dishes since it was our first visit. They also have good cocktails and drink options.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Uchiba was an incredible experience. The service and waitstaff was absolutely perfect and every dish was exquisite. Uchiba made our anniversary fantastic, memorable, and so special. Thank you

Date: 7 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Had such a great experience from start to finish. Our server Blake had several great recommendations and Josh, the manager, did as well.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 3

Unfortunately we got some raw chicken that had to get sent back. This place is good, but I think it still needs to find it voice amongst Uchi and Uchiko. Update: management reached out right away and immediately apologized and mention how they were going to make sure an accident like this never happens again. We remain avid Hai hospitality fans to this day

Date: 8 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 2

Seated 45 minutes after original reservation which was frustrating for the group. Food was average and lack luster. Waiter was very nice and friendly but service was terrible. Only reason we tolerated this whole ordeal was that staff were friendly. Almost half our meal was forgotten despite placing an entire full order at the beginning of service. Had to keep reminding the staff and asking the whereabouts of dishes. Strange. Even the bill came out without actually receiving dishes and even dessert! Beautiful looking restaurant but didnt have the feeling of UCHI which is the ultimate experience. That service and execution at UCHI was what we hoped for at UCHIBA. It felt like a sad hotel lobby sushi restaurant and such a shame since UCHI is always a 10/10. Every single time. What happened to this place? Also, the black rice ice cream dessert was a disaster who approved pouring half a glass of oil on it? Sure it has chili oil crunch, but it was just a bowl of oil. No one ate it. Strange. Would rather spend this sort of money at UCHI. Also, drinks and items kept getting taken away while they were being eaten and consumed just made no sense. UCHI management needs to get involved and iron this place out its not a good look considering the well oiled machine that is UCHI and UCHIKO. Will stick to those places.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

food was great. atmosphere is amazing. service is pretty awful. Multiple dishes completely forgotten despite waiter asking multiple times what we were missing. Still charged for them. Meal took over 2.5 hours. For an uchi and for the price, you expect more.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

We had a great time here. All the starters were delicious, we loved the salads and the pork belly dish. The dumplings were great as well. Fun atmosphere and friendly service.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

I love that this place has an entire vegetarian menu with a ton of options. Everything we ate was great with the top being the spicy veg roll, the mushroom dumplings and the turnips!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

This place is absolutely amazing! The staff is excellent. The food is excellent and atmosphere is excellent.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Staff was very friendly and procession! Food was so good! Some of the best fish ive had in Austin!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 4

We really enjoyed our dinner at Uchiba. Atmosphere, food, and friendly staff top marks. I took away one star because in my experience sitting at a sushi bar, the sushi chefs at the sushi bar prioritize those sitting at the sushi bar. From my perspective, the Uchiba sushi chefs at the sushi bar were making sushi for everyone in the restaurant so if we ordered something, we just had to get on line. So it took way more time to get our food than I would have expected. And I guarantee you we would have ordered twice as much food had the food come out quicker. If we return I d probably skip sitting at the sushi bar.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Amazing food and service. Dietary restrictions: Good for people with gluten allergies! Food : 5/5 |

Date: 8 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 2

Im going to start by saying we are HUGE lovers and fans of Uchi and Uchiko - we frequent both and love the food, drinks, and service/hospitality at those locations. However, Uchiba fell short. We arrived at 620pm for our 630pm reservation and we did not end up getting seated until 715pm. FOURTY FIVE minute wait from reservation time, and even longer from arrival time- which is funny because they inundate you with texts and emails about being on time for your reservation and that they wont hold your reservation for 15 minutes, meanwhile in reality we could have arrived very late and been fine lol. Front of house staff did not come up to us even one single time to apologize or give us updates- even when we were the only ones anywhere near the host stand. WE had to check in with THEM 3 times, including 35 minutes after our reservation time to let them know how we would have to leave by a certain time- which I did not imagine would even need to come up given the planned time of our reservation with plenty of time to get to our next plans! They did not offer apologies, drinks, $ off check, free dishes - anything at all. Very disappointing compared to what were used to from the rest of Uchi hospitality groups typical service. Food was good! But not any better than Uchi and Uchiko. Drinks were good, but pricey. Due to the service and then just barely stacking up to their sister restaurants - I would recommend Uchi or Uchiko over Uchiba every time. And to end on a positive note- sitting at the sushi bar was fab!! We love our sushi chef- she made great recommendations and it was fun to check in with her while you was cooking throughout our meal.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Another Uchi slapper. We came here for my birthday and had a really great experience. Beautiful lighting and aesthetic inside. The drinks were well made and drank smooth. I really enjoyed my old fashioned and my wife got this beautiful origami crane on her cocktail. The food speaks for itself, it was elegantly plated, high quality and delicious.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 3

I love these restaurants and frequently celebrate birthdays or anniversaries at Uchi or Uchiko, but sadly, this experience felt underwhelming. Mainly due to the service, there was no mention as to the event we were celebrating which at other locations has always been addressed very mindfully. We sat at the sushi bar, and when ordering with the chef, he questioned nearly everything we asked for, which implied lack of knowledge of the menu. The waiter (who served drinks and dessert and only) seemed to be rushing us out near the end. Sadly, not sure I m excited to rush back. The food was ok, service was a disappointment and when you think of the cost for the sum of the experience, I left feeling a little bummed out.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 2

Made a reservation for a birthday dinner, and had a horrible experience. The service was mediocre at best, our server talked to us at most 3 times and practically sassed us for our small order. The only reservations that were available were for the patio and I could ve lived with this but they didn t have any of the heaters working. We were left with no heater in low 40° weather, while a larger party had several heaters and when we asked if the ones nearby could be turned on, we were told they were out of propane and couldn t help us. Finally to make our dinner an even worse experience the hot food was subpar at best. Ordered the short rib hot special and was not informed of the way it was served and we were utterly disappointed in the quality of the hot food. However, the sushi was great and made the experience more bearable.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Love love love the Uchi chain! So excited this opened up near my apartment, charming service with amazing drinks and food. Definitely check this out if you re into specialty cocktails

Date: 8 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Nathan was a great server with good menu recommendations and gave us a perfect sake pairing

Date: 8 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 3

Went for the monthly guest chef, Uncommon Ramen, which was no doubt delicious. Also had the special Nashville chicken, a steak tar tar roll bite and wine pairing, a tuna maki roll, a couple cocktails, a beer, dessert. Shared everything with a friend. Ended up costing 170+tip. Not cheap, but a wonderful experience. Was there nearly 2 hours, but didnt notice till we were leaving. Service, we had a trainee that was amazing, could not even tell. Everything was delicious, especially the ramen. That said, loss of a 2 stars because something in the meal cause me to get sick, and I rarely get sick though fortunately did not last too long. I could tell you more...

Date: 8 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Great food and great atmosphere. There were a lot of unique options for those who enjoy Japanese cuisine. There were also a variety of vegetarian options available! I think this would certainly be a unique experience as a vegetarian. The prices were pretty steep, but the quality and experience was great. I don t think they take reservations, so expect a wait when you get there. This place is super popular, for good reason! Atmosphere and decor is very cool. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

I haven t tried Uchi or Uchiko so that ll be my next two down in ATX. Uchiba had some great selections. A mixture between multiple facets of Asian cuisine. The tiger cry and soft shell crab boas were delightful. You can t go wrong with the bluefin otoro sashimi or any of the crudos. The A5 was good but not sure it was worth the price. I think the pork belly yakatori might have been better than the A5 nigiri. Overall, great experience and definitely a must try. On to Uchi and Uchiko!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 3

Mediocre fancy food. I can see it being appealing to the younger crowd. Service can be a little fussy.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Came for happy spent under 50$ and I am leaving satisfied...you have to order the char sin Don if you like pork belly

Date: 9 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 2

We reserved a private area for a company event for about 10 people. The area is right by the entry, open area that looks like a waiting area versus a private dining area. It was noisy and busy with patrons coming and going. We couldn t hear each other talk. The area has comfortable seating though and the service was friendly and attentive. The food was meh which was disappointing. We went when it first opened so maybe things will improve over time as they work out the kinks.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 3

Be aware that this location is more bar than restaurant. It crams a LOT of people into tight seating arrangements. You will definitely have less personal space than you would have in a standard restaurant setting. We left before ordering. Proceed if you enjoy eating food up close and personal with a crowd of strangers.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 4

The sushi is amazing (we especially loved how innovative the watermelon sushi was, and the unfiltered saki is awesome) but the price is just waaaay too high. Not only that, but they don t have a happy hour like Utchi. I should also mention the interior design It just doesn t fit it feels like there was a lot of pressure to be fancy (being downtown in the Google building) but they missed the mark.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Cant top Uchiaba sushi. Great paring options, fast and efficient service. Will be back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Good food and atmosphere. Service is amazing and fast

Date: 9 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Sit at the sushi bar. There is no lighting at any of the tables. Barely even the normal bar. Also super loud inside we had to yell at the sushi chef for our food. Definitely a nice place but if youre going at dinner time, dont expect a quite chill atmosphere. That said ... The food is spectacular and they have hot sake. Recommend the hot scallop dish 10/10. Pork belly skewers, Madai crudo.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Ugh so good! I didn t know I d love it so much! It s def small bites but also there are some classic uchiko dishes on the menu! But every friggin piece was *chefs kiss*. The mushroom skewer was soooooo incredible.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

This spot had been on our radar since they opened. We are big fans of the uchi franchise and couldnt wait to try this new spot out. They did not disappoint and we look forward to our next adventure there

Date: 9 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 3

Uchiba is a fine dining restaurant that needed a reservation and we were amazed by the number of people on a monday night. The restaurant was cozy, lively and food was great. We tried around 10 vegetarian options which are hard to find everywhere. My personal favorite was spicy sushi with jalapenos.. just perfect with crunchy layer outside and spicy flavor... was so good for the cold weather..Each of the dishes were served quickly and each of them were well explained before serving. Food and atmosphere was great. We were there for our anniversary. coincidentally another couple on the next table were also there for their anniversary. it was a memorable dinner perfect for our occasion. only moment that we didnt like and left the place thinking abiut it was that coulple on the next table were served a dessert on the house but the same server inspite of knowing and wishing us never offered the same for us. Not sure why the treatment was different though.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 3

Date: 9 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Everything is a 5. Don t listen to the haters. Go at happy hour. It s amazing. Will be back many times

Date: 9 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

I love uchiko and Uchi so was excited to try out this place. Our waiter was knowledgeable and came from Uchi so he was able to guide us through the menu. He suggested the watermelon perfect pair with his favorite sake and it was incredible! We did happy hour and also got my favorite go -tos: Hama chilli and avocado nigiri. On the main menu I would highly suggest the Wagyu Pho dumplings! Super unique and delicious

Date: 9 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Whatever yall are paying Justin, it ain t enough. That s the best service and server I ve ever had at any of the Uchi family restaurants in Austin, Dallas, and Houston. We had my birthday dinner here and he made it memorable. #LaundrySauce #CoolWhip he will know when he reads this. Thanks dude for a great trip. Dietary restrictions: They were thoughtful and called out every dish and every allergy for each dish. They also made immense amounts of accommodations.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 1

No across the board. I love uchi. I love uchiko. But this is a miss. Menu was alright comparatively. Service is also meh, tension in the restaurant is high. Hostesses are aggressive and rude. Disappointed and will never return. Will be emailing the restaurant directly for details from my experience from the point of making the reservation to closing out.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 3

Worth-it tier: C-. Visits: 1. Not impressed, very average. Sashimi/nigiri was decent but overpriced even compared to other sushi places. Staff was friendly, kitchen service was slow. I spent about $65 (including tip) and was about 30% full, so be prepared to spend around $200/person excluding drinks if you want to have a meal. In my opinion, you can get much better sushi for half the price and twice the speed of service. I d like to highlight 2 nigiris that I liked: Tasmanian sea trout - 8.5/10 Like salmon but firmer better texture Sea bass - 8.7/10 Slightly firmer than the sea trout Below are the average ratings (out of 10) for each dish by everyone in my party: Soft shelled crab bao - 7.1 Decent interesting flavor with the kimchi pairing, but also nothing too impressive. Fried chicken bao - 7 Decent Sea bream sashimi plate - 6.9 Great texture Chicken yakitori - 6.7 Decent Flounder sashimi plate - 6.4 Softer texture with a nice sauce and flavor Katsudon makimono - 6 Decent but not too impressed Pork dumplings - 5.7 A bit dry/fibery the lowest rated dish of the dishes we tried. Overall, if you are looking for unique sashimis of decent quality and do not have a budget then perhaps give this place a try. Otherwise, save your money and time.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

The food was very good. Lots of vegetarian options. The atmosphere was upscale and had good acoustics so you could hear the person next to you. The staff was superb. Devon took care of us and could not have been more attentive and helpful. He was extremely knowledgeable, did not rush us out of the restaurant and helped us make good choices.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Vegetarian options: They have a separate vegetarian menu so definitely ask for it ! Food

Date: 10 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 3

Uchiba provides a much better atmosphere than Uchi, which feels like being packed into a tin of sardines. It s perhaps brighter than Uchiko but similar in spaciousness. Like both Uchi and Uchiko, the service is excellent. Unfortunately, the food is quite variable in quality. When I went, my party ordered several dishes, which were brought out in a seemingly random and disjointed order. Some of the dishes seem to privilege presentation over practicality. For example, the yuca chips come with an excellent hummus but the chips themselves are so thin they re translucent. Not ideal dipping vessels. However, the biggest frustration is how opaque the menu is regarding vegan options. This surprised me because both Uchi and Uchiko have extensive and well-marked plant-based options. There are many vegetarian options at Uchiba but I was disappointed by how many could not be made vegan (is it really necessary to use brown butter in all of the mushroom dishes?) or that are made vegan by leaving off some important ingredient rather than providing an adequate substitute. As a vegan, navigating the menu and figuring out what I could eat and what could be made vegan was fairly irritating. Of course, the server was very helpful, but if Uchiba wishes to appeal to people on plant-based diets, they could stand to refine their menu and make it easier to navigate.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Our double date here was amazing. I am a huge fan of uchiko, and this gives it a run for its money. We were a little early and sat in the cozy lounge area while awaiting our seating, where we ordered drinks. Our table was ready quickly, though, so we got our drinks after being seated. The drinks were fun, fantastic, and pretty. The food was amazing, particularly the Caesar salad, the eggplant buns and mushroom dumplings (Im not a vegetarian). As with all of the restaurants in this suite, they pay close attention to allergies and food aversions. When I found out that the brussel sprouts have cilantro as they hit the table, the waitress saw my disappointment and the kitchen made me a special batch that didnt have cilantro. Incredible service. Reasonably priced for the fanciness. Fun mid century modern look and feel in this intimate restaurant. Ill definitely be back.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

5/5 stars - It is sooo good!! Food, flavors, and service!! Tristan was amazing - he didn t pressure us to order, he was around when needed, gave great recommendations, and gave us a couple of pieces of Nigiri as gifts Zilker park swizzle: excellent Paper crane: very good Apricot boulevardier: too strong, maybe a cough syrup finish.. not good Yuzu 1 cup: very light and very mild Dirty dashi: so goood Tiger cry bao: so good, so many flavors and textures.. the pork belly was so moist Pho wagyu dumplings: it was so good, the pho was amazing Watermelon + Yuho kimoto: excellent and the sake was so smooth and I am not a sake person even Karaage: it was good but nothing too special compared to everything else we ordered Hama chili: If you give me a cup of ponzu sauce, I can easily drink it!! Maguro crudo: it is soo good, the sauce is amazing Nigiris: * We loved the Bluefin Otoro, Hokkaido uni, Unagi, sake toro, bluefins chutoro * Very good - Amber jack, ikura,and wagyu tartare, stripped jack Finally desserts - Chocolate cremeux: very good We can t wait to return!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 1

I dont know how this place is still in business.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 1

Honestly we felt robbed. We spent $600 for 3 people, one of whom is vegetarian. For this price, I expect everything to be spectacular and it just really wasn t at all. We had a reservation for 6:45pm and weren t able to order until 7:25 (40min). Our drinks took another 20 min after we ordered them. Service continued like this the rest of the night. Our server was nice but just so, so slow and not attentive. All the food seemed to come at once - always with two people brining the plates - it was kind of stressful. Mostly we finished our food while waiting for drinks we had ordered. The worst part is how expensive it is. They say it s Japanese tapas meant to be shared but 1 piece of fish in a $15-20 nagiri order is not shareable. Definitely not returning and wouldn t recommend.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 4

For being a cocktail bar, the cocktails take too long to come out. still a great experience.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Came here on a whim and could not be happier! All of the food here was super flavorful, it was hard to pick a favorite. My server Cook was super helpful in navigating me through the menu and giving solid recommendations. It can be pricey depending on what you get but it s well worth it!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Uchib differs from the other 2 concepts of Uchi/Uchiko by being more cocktail-bar forward, so while some of your favorite Japanese and sushi dishes may show up here, you ll find a way bigger variety of drinks to choose from, not even just variety of way you consume them too! From standard cocktails to low-proof cocktails (for those who want something to drink, but might be on the lighter weight side) to expensive cocktails to perfect pairings (where a piece of nigiri is provided with a pour of a specific drink to match). After coming here, I was fully blown away and may even say that I enjoyed my experience here just as much if not MORE than Uchiko and that says a lot considering they re one of my favorite restaurants in town. They also have such a great variety of other menu items that are unique such as crispy fried tteokbokki for dessert and fun classic favorites like baos. All in all, I could write even longer about how great my experience was here, but I ll just leave you with this: come hungry and thirsty, and make sure to take an Uber - trust me on this ;)

Date: 10 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 2

Service was very horrible. Food was delivered to the wrong table multiple times. Brussel sprouts took over and hour. Cocktails came once we were finished with all our food. Not a very good experience. Food was just alright otherwise I wouldve given a one star.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

This restaurant is honestly having so much FUN with their menu. We basically ordered one of every dish off the daily specials and were blown away by the dishes. We also ordered some of the fun and creative sushi dishes which were surprisingly delicious and so unexpected! The entire staff was a delight to experience. Our server was so patient and knowledgeable with our orders and the rest of the staff was so kind and gracious throughout the meal. We walked in and felt so lucky to grab a table outside, the seats were extremely comfortable and the heaters made it so we didn t notice any chill in the air.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 4

Went the opening week and this past weekend. Food is great and vibe is immaculate. Highly recommend for a fun night out with your friends. Wouldn t say it s kid friendly.

Date: 10 months ago