Uchiko Austin

Review №1

Rating: 5

Can t go wrong here. If you want to save some $$, try going for HH. The food and service has never disappointed. Wish I lived closer! **My review stays the same. It s just really good sushi. Had a lovely drink this time too.

Date: 2 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

The Uchi family proves once again that their service is peerless. Lulu was amazing and every dish delighted. Would especially recommend their fatty tuna (otoro) nigiri. Wheelchair accessibility: Not a lot of walking room.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

The best dining experience of my life, without a doubt. I want to give a special mention to Anna, she looked after us and made the experience all the more special. We opted for the 10 course omikaze set menu, this meant it was specially selected by Anna. She asked us a set of questions to identify which of the dishes would suit our taste palettes best and factored in all our dietary requirements including allergens. She procured our menu to give us the perfect balance of wholesome dishes to the more rare unique dishes on offer. The flavour combinations were incomprehensibly memorable, and the service was the best anyone could ask for. Thank you so much for the experience and the memory, truly one I would recommend to anyone with the highest level of conviction. And thank you again to Anna for making it all the more personalised. A special experience.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere and good service definitely recommended.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

insanely good, still have flashbacks like in a good kind of PTSD way

Date: 3 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 2

Very slow service, food was not that great and it was $130 a person including the cheapest bottle of sake.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

My boyfriend and I went in for our 3rd anniversary and we had a great time! Neither of us are too familiar with Japanese cuisine so we put a lot of trust in our server, Lulu, who was very helpful. I have celiac disease which can make eating out difficult, but much of the menu was gluten free without a need for modifications so that was a huge plus for me. Everything was delicious, the vibe was both energetic and romantic, 10/10 would go again. Dietary restrictions: Celiac Disease

Date: 6 days ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Loved the food here! They incorporate fusion elements in their dishes and it blends together perfectly. Atmosphere was amazing and service was relatively fast. Will definitely be back. Parking: Complimentary valet, self parking shared with retailers

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 4

I had a lovely birthday at Uchiko with my family. We got both the vegetarian and regular omakase. We enjoyed all of our dishes. The pacing could have been a bit slower as we got overwhelmed in the beginning with a lot of dishes. Our waiter Jeremy really made the experience special with gifting us two extra desserts and the Uchi cookbook! Shoutout Jeremy for making it an extra special night!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

A bit overpriced for what it is. Service and atmosphere both deserve 5 stars though! Overall we thought the food was pretty good but not what we expected given all the hype. If you do go, we thought the Brussels sprouts were very good.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

This place is incredible. Food is awesome. Wine list could use work.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Uchiko in Austin offers a fantastic dining experience with its creative take on Japanese cuisine. The atmosphere is sleek yet welcoming, perfect for a special night out. Their sushi and small plates are fresh, inventive, and beautifully presented, with a variety of flavors that will impress any food lover. The chefs tasting menu is a great way to explore their top dishes. The staff is knowledgeable and provides excellent recommendations, making the meal even more enjoyable. While it s on the pricier side, Uchiko is well worth it for a memorable, high-quality dining experience.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

We celebrated our anniversary dinner and it was perfect! The food was beautifully plated and delicious. They even surprised us with a free dessert cake, which was both stunning and tasty. A wonderful experience! Definitely coming back!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Delicious and very reasonably priced for a luxurious dinner experience. I recommend the maguro nigiri and the spicy crunchy tuna ! Will definitely come back

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

awesome spot - sushi was divine. service was great and our server was extremely attentive

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Such a great experience!

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 3

We recently dined at Uchiko North Lamar sushi spot in Austin, hoping for a memorable experience, but left feeling underwhelmed. The restaurant tries hard to market itself as a high-end Japanese Omakase experience, but unfortunately, it doesnt quite deliver. Some dishes lacked the freshness and refinement youd expect from an upscale sushi restaurant, and a few didnt even match the quality of what youd find at H.E.B. The flavors were often bland, and the textures werent as precise as youd hope for in a place trying to charge premium prices. The service was average at best, lacking the attentiveness and warmth youd expect. Its frustrating when a place demands so much for a course meal, yet fails to live up to even mid-tier expectations. All in all, youre better off seeking out Omakase experience or even simple sushi elsewhere in Austin.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 2

Sadly this was a huge disappointment. My partner and I came here years ago for our second anniversary and had a magical night! Confirming before reservation that this was an anniversary dinner, the waitstaff ensured we had a great experience. We were sat somewhere lovely with service being perfect even in a busy evening as we booked 4-6, typical dinner rush hours. Given a nigiri on the house that paired with one our selections and additional dessert with writing on the plate. Food had amazing taste and presentation (the jasmine cream having a smoke reveal when presented). So OBVIOUSLY we had to come 5 years later when celebrating out anniversary AND our engagement just a day prior (My fiancée ensured to click both options in reservations). However, when we came we were informed 1) The bathrooms are now located outside in a small trailer which stunk and had period blood on the walls and door and 2) we were seated against the wall in the corne by the waitstaff computer. For our engagement dinner, being put into a shabby corner rather than letting us have the option to wait for a better spot. It felt humiliating that we were an openly queer couple (only queer couple in the 2hrs we were there) and be put in a dim corner. Our waitress was clearly not informed this evening was special by any means, meaning no communication from reservation information to staff as a failure on part of the management. She was lovely just disappointing that the evening was overcast by unfinished construction and the downgrade in presentation and preparation when compared to the near exact same meal we ordered (ie. jasmine cream having no special plating like before and other items)

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

If you know, you know. Simply the best pair of restaurants in Texas. 2+ Michelin stars when they finally come to Austin to rate it.

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Fantastic happy hour and service. Food was great. Highly recommend.

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 1

Foie gras (French for fatty liver ) is a speciality food product made from the liver of a duck or goose. To produce foie gras, birds are force-fed to fatten their livers up to 10 times their natural size through a process traditionally referred to as gavage .

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

I ve been to this place twice, and everything was fantastic. The service was excellent, and they even offered a free dessert on our last visit!

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Had a coursed omakase curated by our amazing server Brett. Shout out to him and his team for the outstanding experience and meal. We will definitely be back. Much better than previous visits to the other uchi locations. Dietary restrictions: Very accommodating Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

This is not Japanese cuisine! It s a mix of various cooking styles from different countries! It feels very strange! Even the choice of glasses for drinks is off! Each dish lacks a consistent style, with influences from many different countries. The ingredients aren t top-quality, yet the prices are unusually high. However, the waitstaff were very attentive and tried hard to provide good service. I m sorry for giving a low rating. I guess I just didn t understand the food.

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Best sushi happy hour in austin!

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

It had been a LONG time since wed been to Uchiko with our son. In fact, it had been 8 years and they havent missed a beat! From the moment we walked in, Shelby made us feel at home. Our reservation had been taken incorrectly, yet Shelby was able to accommodate us and was so personable and empathetic. Our server was Brian and he was professional, kind and very knowledgeable in regard to me being a celiac. The food was absolutely stunning and as delicious as ever. Uchiko continues to have the best Happy Hour in town. Were looking forward to our next visit!

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Had a really great experience at Uchiko on Friday night. Our service was exceptional and everything we tried was really delicious

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Lives up to the hype! Ivy the bartender made our experience extra special. We will keep coming back :)

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

One of the best sushi experiences Ive had. Ever. Period. Jacobo (head chef), Dex & Mitchell are incredibly genuine and skilled. The omakase was well balanced and had a progression only the best chefs know about. Tasting is believing. Coming from California, and finding an oasis like this in the middle of Texas, was truly a blessing. Will be back!

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 4

Had an excellent anniversary lunch during HH. The only hiccup which I found odd (and the reason for the docked stars) is that I unfortunately had a dead fly floating in the small wooden box that my Nigori unfilter sake came in. I already had a few sips before noticing, so hopefully this insect had only touched the overflow sake and not the drink, but I d like to not think too much on the alternatives. I pointed this out to our sushi chef who was extremely apologetic and promised it would be taken care of. The drink was replaced and the rest of the meal was excellent (including the complimentary dish for our anniversary, yum). When the check came, I was surprised to see I was still charged for the sake, given the situation and the chef s words, but as the rest of lunch and the service was good, I paid without comment since I didn t want to mar the occasion. Things happen in restaurants, even the best, so I m understanding but felt like I should mention at the least.

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

The food was amazing. We started out with a couple zero proof drinks, which were delicious. Then we got the Hama Chili, hot rock, a tuna dish, eggplant tempura, and a couple more dishes. Everything tasted great. The servers were friendly and helpful (it was our first time there).

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

My partner and I came last night (Tuesday evening) for the $120 happy hour Signature Tastings menu for two. Every single thing we had was incredible and was eye-opening to what fresh fish, quality ingredients, and culinary artistry really can be. We were quietly celebrating a birthday, and the staff were fully aware and even served an extra surprise sushi course with fish traditionally used for celebrations in Japan. It was arguably the best course we had. We (particularly myself) were left laughing in disbelief and joy multiple times of how delicious the food was and the level of hospitality. Our sushi chef was Chef Ji. Sincerest apologies if the spelling is not correct. He was fantastic, so thoughtful, and incredible to watch as he prepared so many amazing pieces in front of us. Our drinks server was Tammy, and she was so knowledgeable, sweet, and attentive. The service and hospitality is so outstanding and beautiful to behold. Really makes you fall in love with the restaurant. This is the closest thing I ve ever had to a fine dining experience and now I get it. I wish I could dine here every night. This has really changed food for me. Somebody get this place a

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Best sushi in Austin!!

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

I really do not know how this restaurant does not have 5 stars. First time going and will be going there again and again.

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Uchiko is exceptional! Was blessed to try several dishes here and all were amazing. The dishes that stood out the most were the nigiri - they were incredibly tasty, large and delicious. Food : 5/5

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Amy was absolutely fabulous. Got seated as a walk-in with 1 hour to spare. Incredible customer experience. More incredible food.

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Exceptional dining experience. Excellent wait staff. But be prepared to pay for the fine in fine dining. My wife and I had chef Sean currrate our meal, which was amazing. Our waiter was also top notch. Gluten free is definitely an option. Our final bill was about $500 for 2 with tip.

Date: a month ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Uchiko Austin was an incredible experience! The omakase tasting menu was a real adventure, with every dish better than the last. The yokai sushi was so fresh and flavorful, and the wagyu was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The presentation of each plate was like a work of art, and the atmosphere was cozy yet fancy. It s definitely the best sushi I ve had, and I can t wait to go back!

Date: a month ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Best Japanese Ive had in austin..

Date: a month ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Planning to celebrate a birthday or a special with your loved ones with some amazing food? Uchiko is definitely your go to place. Vegetarian option is fabulous and you don t have to worry at all. Reception is amazing with each dish being explained, you couldn t have asked for more. Try all their Nigiris -tomato, avocado, shiitake, Madu and kinoko( Absolutely yumm, you ll definitely crave for more!), Tempura based hot servings ( Madu and onion rings), edamame ( Delicious !), Cool tastings - ko salad is just wow! Salad can t get better than this! Their Desserts are amazing as well, do try their sundae, Banana bread and lychee sorbet! You ll love it! Everything is absolutely delicious and it s a great experience for sure!

Date: a month ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Great Happy Hour and tasting menu for 2!

Date: a month ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Our server Bryan helped create a wonderful experience of flavors based on our likes and dislikes. He was awesome and food was amazing. Thanks for a great night!

Date: a month ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Another wonderful experience! We had the HH tasting menu and also added a few items from the regular menu. Hama chili and otoro were my top two favorites, would absolutely also recommend the umegave cocktail. Service was impeccable. Thank you for an amazing dinner!

Date: a month ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Great fancy dinner spot! Lots of unique menu options, but your waiter will help you decide according to your tastes. We decided to pick and choose random items on the menu, but will definitely try the chef s selection next time!

Date: a month ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Uchiko is a non traditional Japanese style restaurant. Every concept I ve tasted is ingeniously flavorful. The atmosphere is amazing, low light with a spark of life. No wonder their award winning establishment is always recognized. I would recommend planning way ahead as their reservations for dinner are a little difficult to come by on short notice. They offer valet, although if you re lucky you may catch a parking space near by.

Date: a month ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 4

I had the Omakase for about $180 per person. Some of the food items served such as the otoro sashimi, scallops, tomato (surprising) sushi, and dessert to be excellent. However, there were some items that did not live up to expectations. For example, the wagyu nigiri was too salty despite being a quality cut and some other nigiri pieces were not dressed up enough to conpliment the fish. Additionally, one of the servers did not know what was being served to us and was abruptly corrected by another server. This was a bit jarring, but not too big of a deal. Overall, the experience was solid, but I will likely choose other omakase experiences moving forward.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Crowded place, prepare to wait even you reserved. The atmosphere is noisy with minimal light. Servers are super busy, though in a good altitudes. Mediocre food, some fishes are fresh and great, but not the wagyu. Similar material to what I got from Costco The dessert is a disaster, total American style and super sweet. Parking is also limited. Not matching the price

Date: 2 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Incredible restaurant. They served a group of 10 for my bachelor party. The staff was so attentive and the food was incredible.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

Wife talks about this place to all our friends. Went couple months ago, she still brings up how great it was. All I remember is the overwhelmingly obnoxious people sitting next to us. The 2-person tables are so close to each other, all it takes is one pair that failed at learning public manners to ruin it for everyone else. Hopefully management will come up with a better solution. Would love to frequent this place

Date: 2 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 3

Eventhough it was advertised as a place to go and we had a coupon, it was disappointing a bit. A few in our party waited over 30 mins to get their roll while others got theirs within 10 mins for the same exact dish. The place in incredibly noisy and carrying a conversation was hard. The prices are high and the food quality is very good. We will not go back Update: We went back by invitation . This time during happy hour and everything was great. We sat away from the main dining section and the noise was far less. We had a great waitress and the food was fantastic

Date: 2 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Decided to visit Uchiko for the first time since moving to Austin & Jay was one of the most enthusiastic, charming & welcoming person to speak with upon arriving. I will be visiting again for the services.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Awesome experience! Definitely going back to try more things! Amazing deserts!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Went by myself during a work trip, sat at the sushi bar and asked the sushi man to recommend some nigiris, and sashimi. Sake Toro was amazing, Spanish mackerel, loved the ebil dumplings with amazing pho sauce. Closed the sushi order with a foie gras nigiri, it was amazing. Had their fried milk ice cream as dessert, soooo good!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 1

I dont think this is a restaurant, its a house thief that just a bunch of confused idiots go and give good compliments.Because my son liked sushi, we went to Austin from San Antonio, because of the comments written on the page, first of all, it didnt have a good menu, that is, they give you some copied paper, which you have to have someone explain to you in order to understand it.Secondly, that person gives such a description of the food that you think that you are going to try a unique dish. In the end, after waiting for a long time, someone brings us six pieces of sushi, about an inch in size, and thats it. Madam, the steak is worth 36 dollars. He had ordered, and the meat was brought burnt to the size of 1 x 3 inches.In the end, they charged us $116, and since it was past 10:30 p.m., no other restaurant was open, and after embarrassing myself in front of my family, we had to go to fast food for dinner and until we returned to San Antonio, It was around 2 midnight.When I think about the people who go there and pretend to be satisfied, I only infer one thing: that some people go there to attract the attention of others (friends or partners, etc.) do, because no sane person can accept to pay a high price for a few pieces of snack and pretend to have eaten.However, it was a bad experience for me. Because I felt that my intelligence was insulted to drive all this way, spend time and money, and in the end I have to go to fast food... I think its evil. The name of this is neither a restaurant nor a business, its just called theft. ,, When I said that this is not a restaurant, but a thiefs house, I didnt mean it. After the review I left for that thiefs house, the owner of the place sent me a message saying that he wants to solve this problem, please send me an email directly.And I gave him this email: How are you going to fix it, are you going to give me my money back, or are you going to offer a free service that Im not ready to come there anymore, or maybe you want to apologize with a few sentences?And as a result, I didnt receive any message after that, because she just wanted to show in response to my critical email that she is not aware of the situation there, while the founder of that house thief is herself.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Been here many times because the food is always spectacular. We had our last meal here tonight before moving and WOW. Most memorable night I ve ever had at a restaurant. When you didn t think it could get any better they went above and beyond with our service. Knowing it was our last night at our favorite spot they sent us home with a parting gift that had me happy crying all the way home. We will miss you Uchiko!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 2

Sushi are smaller than usual so was e thickness of the sashimi. Wagyu Beef should be highlighted that is from USA. Then we wont waste our time to order beef twice. It can be better.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Love the vibe and energy of Uchiko. Food was great

Date: 2 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

I never write reviews, but I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this restaurant! First and foremost, our server, Ivy was absolutely phenomenal. She was attentive, conversational, and took awesome care of us! I highly recommend getting the experience where your server guides your meal! We gave a good price point and Ivy definitely delivered on many things to try! Many challenged our pallets, but they were all wonderful in their own way! Not everything we ate is something I would have tried on my own, but I took pictures of the menu to remember, it was wonderful!! Overall, my family and I had a wonderful experience and are planning on coming back again!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

There is absolutely nothing negative you csn say about Uchiko. The food never misses. The service is always a pleasure.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 2

Theyve gotten too corporate. The support staff was overly attentive. I was asked 3 times if I wanted another drink, like we were at a comedy club with a two drink minimum. The Sashimi was good, but the rolls were average. Komé has better rolls. The sauces lacked depth and punchiness. We ordered two more identical orders of a tuna that we liked, and got two entirely different dishes. The two sakes we tried were lackluster, one of which was $22 a glass. Ill stick to Komé in the future and not spend $500.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 1

Date: 2 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

There are so many incredible places to eat at in Austin, but if I had to choose only one restaurant to dine at, it would have to be Uchiko. I ve been fortunate enough to eat their give or take around 50 times and here is why it is the best. The menu can be overwhelming especially if you re not too familiar with specific fish types or various nigiri bites the staff will help guide you along and give their extensive knowledge making sure you have an incredible dinner. The restaurant doesn t offer typical sushi style rolls like other Japanese restaurants, but food that has more of a culinary experience. Each dish is well thought out and gives you multiple flavors/textures bringing out a well rounded bite. Uchiko offers great non-fish options that I would highly recommend you try. A good dish for the budget-to-filling up side, would be ordering karage. If you re like me and love good sushi rolls, but would rather taste the fish instead of tasting seaweed forward, ask to wrap the saki maki roll or p-38 in soy paper. It s a game changer. Another great hack is ordering a side of white chili aoli to dip your rolls or your karage in which also tastes amazing. Everything is delicious, but my personal favorites include the gyutaro, kinoko, duck, ko salad, madai, steak + fries, tiger cry, p-38, Brussels sprouts, hamachi, bincho, shima aji, blue fin tuna, and masu.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Ive been going to Uchiko since it opened, and the food is as good as it ever was: inventive, incredibly fresh, and a great mixture of traditional and unique. Overall our servers were great and helpful. My one quibble is the absolutely wild speed at which they served us. Ive never been rushed out of a place so fast where I was spending nearly $250 for a table of two. We ordered 5 or 6 dishes and were out the door with our tab paid in 45 minutes. At one point, we had three dishes on our table at once. That is not what I hope for when the dishes are literally two or three bites max. I could barely keep up, but I didnt want to. I wanted to have an enjoyable evening with my partner. Things are so unbelievably pricey in Austin now, weve really cut back on going out to eat. Things like this really make or break a nice meal out for me. Im already supposed to go back this month for a friends birthday (the location is her choice), and I really hope the pacing is better and we arent rushed out of there at top speed.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Although the people I was with were long time patrons of Uchiko, this was my first time visiting. I was hoping for the same type of service as Ive received at its sister sites. The food was good and the desserts were absolutely amazing. Definitely recommend a visit during happy hour to try more of the items for a resonance price.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

We had a wonderful dinner, exceptional food and service. Morgan went above and beyond. We will definitely be back! Dietary restrictions: We had one in our party with dietary restrictions and were so impressed with the attention to taking care of us in every way!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Service was outstanding. Food was... Special. Amazing. Fresh. Unique. Clean. Surprising. Just a wonderful experience. Vegetarian options: Easy to order pescatarion. If strictly vegetarian, no fish or shellfish, might be a more restricted menu. Having said that, we did have a handful of vegetarian plates that were amazing. Dietary restrictions: Willing to accommodate dietary restrictions, when possible. I appreciated that this was one of the first questions the server asked.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 1

My girlfriend was sick all morning after eating here. Everything tasted fishy. If you re one of the top sushi spots in the whole city of Austin you should have fresh sushi that isn t rubbery, chewy, and/or fishy tasting. I can t think of one nice thing to say about Uchiko. And what s up with not giving you soy sauce ginger and wasabi? Our server was decent and knew about the menu but the food did not match the hype. What a disaster.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

A refreshing experience from the happy hour our menu to the dessert. So many choices! Your servers are always ready with suggestions and details. Their wealth of knowledge is amazing. I dined at the sushi bar and had the pleasure of watching our food prepared. Every facet of this meal was memorable! Parking: Parking surrounds the building. The valet is the way to fly here.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Just incredible. I sat at the wine bar with Ivy and she is one of the best bartenders/restaurant professionals I have ever encountered. Amazing hospitality and excellent communication. Just the right amount of excitement, sass, and confidence - a true gem! As a tenured restaurant general manager myself, I wish I had 5 Ivy s at my restaurants. We would all be better off as an industry if everyone shared that mentality. The meal was out of this world - as a former resident of Austin, I had been meaning to come to Uchiko for the last 8-9 years. Pretty much since they opened their doors. I m so glad I did. Well worth the hype and price. Thank you for a great night!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 3

Great food with questionable service, Shannah or whatever the name of the woman who served us misunderstood our order and then left snarky passive aggressive remarks when we tried to receive our refund that we were promised by 2 other servers

Date: 2 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 1

I went there, not that long ago to pick up food. Because I have disabled veteran plates and placard, I parked in the disabled spot by the door. I was already out and on my way in. The valet staff told me I had to move my car because that spot was for valet only. I pointed out that it did have the handicap Sign on the ground. He told me, it is not a handicap spot but a valet spot. Instructed me to park at a different spot that was nowhere close to the front door. So if this valet staff is accurate, there are no Disabled spots that are close to the entrance of this restaurant. After I parked and went inside, I asked the other staff about this. They told me that there are spots right outside the door. I let them know what happened and was met with, well I don t know then. They need to do better.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 3

Not worth the money.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Not our first time here. The first time we came, we had a great experience, so we came back for a special occasion and were not disappointed in the least. Reservations are tough to get, so plan at least a month out. We arrived a bit early and wanted to sit at the bar for some drinks. Even the bar was full and or reserved, which was fine, so we stood with our wine. The bartender, who looks a bit like Freddy Mercury was great. He was handling the entire bar for non-dining at the moment orders. Twice, once he saw we required his help, he came by promptly and was totally focused on what I was saying despite other distractions. When our table was ready (about 2 minutes before our scheduled time) we were taken care of by Jerimiah. he may appear young and casual, but his service, mannerisms and interactions were nothing less than stellar. Because it was a special occasion, we both ordered the tasting menu which is about 10 mini courses. To say it was amazing would be an understatement. When we placed the order, we let them know of a food allergy situation. He asked a few questions to clarify. When each course was presented, either Jerimiah or another server stated that that course was free from any of the allergens we mentioned. There were zero issues experienced due to food sensitivities. The food was better than excellent, being extremely fresh and imaginative. We are already planning our next visit.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Best meal of my life. Thank you for such an amazing evening, Sharon, Ally and the rest of the team. Sharons sake selection was completely on point for us and her additional nigiri selection was a true highlight. The absolute masters in the kitchen have redefined balance and composition. Even the simplicity of the oysters were elevated beyond all expectation by the tiniest artistic addition by someone with true passion for food. This culinary castle goes above and beyond in accommodating their guests, especially around dietary restrictions. I will be chasing this meal for the rest of time in my life and dreams. Vegetarian options: They accommodate any lifestyle or restriction. Trust me, go for the omakase and let them know your needs. You will be delighted and impressed. Dietary restrictions: They accommodate any lifestyle or restriction. Trust me, go for the omakase and let them know your needs. You will be delighted and impressed.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Lulu was absolutely amazing and super accommodating to our dietary needs! The service was amazing and she was extremely personable. Even if I hadn t loved the food I d consider coming back because of her level of service.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Date: 3 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

ATX icon. We went for the HH, service and Sea Bream. All delivered 110%

Date: 3 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

OMG

Date: 3 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Just all around excellent, food is expensive but its worth the cost. Highly recommend for special occasions.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

TL;DR Stellar service (ask for our waiter! Name below), punches at its price point, have to get lucky on seating and Austins pest problem. We had a reservation at 4 and were seated within 5 minutes. Initially, we found it strange that some walk-ins were seated before us, but there was no big wait and so no worries. There are two bars for about 25 total bar seating spots, and many tables. Allergies: Uchikos stellar service is reflected in their attention to dietary restrictions. I had zero problems here and my waiter confirmed every time. Service: Make a reservation, ask for Nate Crockett. He was amazing and really made our special meal even more special with a celebratory course. We did the Happy Hour Omakase. At this time, I may actually recommend discussing with your waiter what the somakase looks like, since they can customize around your taste and budget. The omakase is only half fish dishes: Course #1: Avocado Roll (2pc each) with yuzu and tamari salt. Nothing too special (3/5). Course #2: Ko Salad (Baby Romaine with daikon, topped with miso rice and with a jalapeno edamame sauce), they took off the Thai pesto for nuts. I loved how they wrapped this to all stay together. (4.5/5) Course #3: Scottish Salmon hand roll with their own Crying Tiger (nuoc mam) fish sauce. This could be better wrapped to stay together, but was tasty (4/5). Course #4: Hama chili - Yellowtail in Ponzu sauce with Thai chili and oranges. I thought the Ponzu and citrus were overpowering here, but it was good. (3.5/5) Course #5: Bluefin Otoro Gunkan Fatty Tuna Belly. One piece each. Star of the show. (5/5) Course #6: A5 fat washed fries with Denver dry aged sirloin steak, seared 4 times, with bok choy: Mixed opinions here. Fries were okay. Searing the meat doesnt hide it from being a sirloin - not the most tender, though a very interesting texture. Some of our pieces were drier than others. The bok choy was a unique spin with the char. (Me 4/5, partner 2/5) Course #7: Milk and Cereal (Fried milk, chocolate mousse, ice cream, cereal): Awesome palette cleanser. (4.5/5) A la carte / off-Omakase: Crispy potatoes: Delicious aioli and the shallots really tie it together. Wish the portions were larger. (4/5) Sea bream madai: Little chewy. Lovely lemon zest to hide it though. (4.5/5) Bluefin tuna zuke: Deliciously marinated while retaining the tuna texture. (4.5/5) Gyudon with short rib and egg (sous vide for three days): We liked this more than the seared meat. The short rib really melts in your mouth. Great small bite. (5/5) Bluefin Otoro sashimi with wasabi: 5/5 no comments needed, stellar. Jasmine Cream: The granola mixed with cream and pineapple just somehow worked. Not too sweet. Great end of the meal. If you prefer less sweet desserts Id get this over the milk and cereal. (4.5/5) Criticism: We got seated by a window and seemed to be the center of attention for a number of blowflies. Really annoying for a nice meal. Its hard to avoid in Austin, but I hope they do something about it. Overall, amazing experience led by Nate C. and the staff that are very knowledgeable about each course. Overall: Service: 6/5 Value: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Wine bar employees were terrific.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

We had the most incredible experience at Uchicko Austin last night with our server Dallas. He guided us through the most wonderful dinner, even bringing out extras from the kitchen and making us feel comfortable and cozy and what is otherwise a pretty buzzing restaurant. Dallas was attentive to our needs and we trusted his recommendations. The atmosphere at the tables near the bar was much quieter and quaint than the back room which was a lot louder. You can taste how fresh the fish is and how much thought and detail goes into every tiny little bite. I was worried we wouldnt get full but there was plenty of cooked items and greens to give you a good base (karage was wonderful and filling!). If you get the chance to sit in Dallas section you will not be disappointed!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Literally the best sushi I ve ever had. Makes Nobu look like gas station sushi (if Bucc-ees did sushi). They tailored an omakase to our budget and gave us an unforgettable experience. This one goes to eleven: 11/10 would recommend

Date: 3 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 3

Lovely restaurant and enough sound proofing that it wasn t deafening inside, even though it was a busy night - much appreciated! Good service, though the way the tables are arranged, we had a server s bottom hanging over our table every time they came to an adjacent table. The food was good, but not remarkable, and the size/price ratio was not for us. Even with a hefty price tag, we left so hungry we made tostadas at home afterwards. Nice date place for someone you want to impress, but not a practical, fun, yummy, filling outing. I m glad we went once, but not for us.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Nice place, very busy and I recommend making a reservation. The location is a little hard to see from the street I drove past it. The food is amazing and all the flavors are well balanced. Great place for happy hour or date night. Service is top notch as well. They work with and distraction restrictions you have.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 1

Definitely another overrated Uchi brand restaurant. The hosts at the front were less than helpful. Before stopping over for late night drinks, checked to see if they had availability showed tables available for every imaginable time after 10pm. Showed up and they said they were fully booked. Went on Google and booked a table for 10:30 and waited 15 minutes to be seated. Even though there were 3 empty tables while we waited. I asked if we could sit at one of them to which they replied, they were for reservations. All 3 tables stayed empty the entire rest of the night. Bought a bottle of overpriced underflavored sake awful experience.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Weve been to Uchi several times but on this night were unable to make reservations there. Out of a sense of adventure decided to try Uchiko. Not knowing what to expect we stepped into the restaurant with anticipation. If you have been to Uchi you will find a very similar environment and menu. Although we had some dishes that we wanted to go with just out of preference, a large part of our choices were made for by our server. We have always found their recommendations to be on point and to never disappoint.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 3

The food was amazing. And our server was incredible. However, I was expecting a nice date night, and the space was so loud and crowded. I felt like I was in a sports bar instead of a high-end restaurant.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Toro Nuta re-wrote my pallete; soft shelled crab roll with the bits of apple in it was excellent and a great value; and the hamachi sashimi (yellowtail + pickled apple relish + serranos) were likewise top notch. Thank you, staff and team!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

My fave dinner spot in Austin!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 3

Date: 3 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Not very impressed. For the price, you re better off trying something else.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 2

Took my mum here for her birthday. Got quite a few pieces as that is what the waiter suggested for our first time as opposed to omakase. The rice felt perfectly seasoned and cooked. The scallops, yellow tail, sea bass, and tasmanian ocean trout belly were all amazing and had the perfect texture. The main issue I had was with the weird service and atmosphere: no one could see the menu and the waiter had to hold the candle up to it and get really close to see anything and suggest stuff; the food took about 30-40 mins to get there which made sense given the rush but I wished it was a little quicker; and upon asking for wasabi we were told, albeit nicely, the dishes are actually meant to be eaten without wasabi and we had to insist on it which was a bit annoying. Overall, you re paying for the top notch ingredients and food, but personally did not think it was worth it.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Service here has always been top notch. They truly always go above and beyond. They also have a whole different menu for vegetarians which is so helpful. Food is also amazing! Vegetarian options: Such a great place for vegetarians!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

This was a culinary experience! Food was absolutely incredible! We came here for a business meeting, they had a private room, and a whole team of servers. But our main guy, Alan was great! He paid attention to food allergies and made sure we were well taken care of!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Great food! Incredible service by Irene. We had the servers choice tasting menu and really enjoyed it. The milk and cereal dessert really stood out. Highly recommend on your trip to Austin. Parking: Free valet

Date: 4 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 1

Ordered omakase for 2 and it was the worst omakase I ve ever had. Serving portions are for 1. Most white-washed omakase I ve had. Cost is $360 and the dessert is s mores lol. There s an open kitchen and people moving crates which gives it fast food vibes but they re priced like a 4-star restaurant. Would ve rather just gotten heb sushi if I wanted white-washed sushi

Date: 4 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Delicious as always. Happy hour is one of the best. And the staff was above and beyond pleasant.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Service at the sushi bar was awesome

Date: 4 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

The food is amazing and so are the servers, however it might take some time for your order to arrive. Will definitely return soon.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

One of my favorite places in Austin, and my top sushi spot! Everything was superb as always.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 3

Have been to Uchi many times over the years but went recently for the happy hour and was shocked at how genuinely bad the food was. Out of everything we ordered I enjoyed one dish, and it wasnt exceptional, just fine. Not sure if they put 0 effort into their happy hour offerings since theyre discounted but I really dont think I will go back here after that experience. Really disappointed and embarrassed about any time Ive recommend it.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 1

Date: 4 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 3

Very delicious food. Everything was good besides the eel, tasted a little fishy. Price wasn t bad for about 7 dishes we paid $120. It was a very very loud place, wouldn t recommend for a date. You should bring ear plugs

Date: 4 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Best restaurant in Austin. I have been 30+ times and never a bad bite. Let alone a bad meal. Place always delivers.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Absolutely awesome sushi and other Japanese style entrées and appetizers. Super high-quality fish and other ingredients.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Recently celebrated my wifes birthday here, and Nicolette and her team went above and beyond to help create a truly special evening. Food, service - all the best of the best. Thank you!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

I wanted to update my review: the Uchiko manager reached out to me, and we discussed why the wait was so long. Its really nice that the restaurant cares about its guests and their experiences. Their approach and willingness to address concerns definitely improved my opinion. Also, the food and ambiance are excellent, so I hope this was just a one-time issue. My review 2 weeks ago: I gave 3 stars because when you book a table on a Wednesday and Uchiko makes you wait 35 minutes for your table, its unacceptable. This really ruined my impression of the restaurant

Date: 4 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 4

Dex was our chef. He was excellent. Everything was excellent .. excellent place

Date: 4 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Food is consistently amazing every single time Ive been but Shanleigh is what makes this place the best restaurant in Austin! Cant say enough good things about the service we received last night. Make sure you get the Gyotoro (72 roasted wagyu), literally one of the best bites of food Ive ever had in my life!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Worth it. Dietary restrictions: They will adjust everything for you Food : 5/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 1

which restaurant has a ph # but no one EVER answers the ph? despicable must be nice to be able to treat customers that way

Date: 4 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Uchiko has historically been 5 stars for me. As its gained popularity and they want to move tables, you get 2 hours for your dining experience and the courses get a bit rushed. The servers are incredible - I just get dissapointed when a restaurant impairs your experience by rushing you in the name of turning tables. Not at $100+pp.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

My boyfriend and I love Uchiko. Its our favorite date night spot. The service is always impeccable and so is the food, but thats not why Im writing this review. We recently had the pleasure of being served by Holly last weekend and it elevated the experience 10 fold. Her recommendations, spot on and personal. We went again tonight and were lucky enough to be paired with her a second time. Her attention to detail, her ability to course things out and her overall energy is unmatched. Needless to say we only want to Uchiko when Holly is serving!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

I had some friends visiting from out of town and I wanted to take them to an impressive dinner. We made reservations for Uchiko and decided on the HH omakase. It was 8 courses and every single one knocked it out of the park. My favorites were the little gem salad, the Japanese bream, hama chili, dry aged steak, and matcha cheesecake. Our cocktails were delicious as well, overall everything was outstanding. Definitely one of my favorite places in Austin now, and my friends were thoroughly impressed! Highly recommend Uchiko for sushi fans or just anyone looking for an experience for dinner. Also, thank you to our server, Alan, he was very helpful and super sweet :).

Date: 4 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Always a pleasure and excellent experience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 1

Very disappointed with the food.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

We love this restaurant and the outstanding fish on the menu!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Go in and ask for Jeremy and let him pick the omakase for you. We ve gone in twice now and let him choose all of our meals. Based on our experience, he tailors the meal to your price point, what you meats you do or don t like, and builds the perfect dinner for you. We did this the first time it was so amazing that we came back to visit Austin from Utah to experience it again and somehow he made it even better the second time. If you want your mind blown, go to this restaurant and ask for Jeremy.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 3

Lovely service and generally high quality food but it didn t leave a great impression on me. Sushi had lovely presentation but pieces were small and thin. Cooked meals were just ok - not incredible - but had lovely presentation. Spanish peppers were incredible. Deserts were appropriate sized and tasty but not warm enough where it should be. We sat at the bar and had attentive service and kind and knowledgeable staff on the food as it was delivered to me. One dish particularly was just not working at all with flavors - sea bass. It was additionally overcooked and high sodium.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

There is no better place for sushi and isakaya-inspired cuisine than Uchiko. Period. Full stop. One of Austin s iconic places to eat.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Top notch sushi in Texas. A well informed and attentive staff who were well versed in menu items and had plenty of recommendations for first timers like me. Quality sushi, sashimi, and other authentic Japanese dishes.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Expensive but truly exceptional.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 2

So Ill admit this review might be biased because my friends hyped this place up, saying it was a nationally renowned Japanese restaurant, and Im a bit more critical of Japanese restaurants. As a restaurant itself, the food is ok, with some definite gems, but the service felt incredibly pretentious but also lack luster and lazy. Our main waitress in the beginning I thought was nice, energetic, and attentive, but my friends thought she was a bit over the top and weirdly defensive. By the end of the meal I saw what they meant, when she came over to snap at us that our receipt was INDEED itemized... despite none of us saying it wasnt or asking for an itemized receipt. When we told her none of us said anything about an itemized receipt she apologized for ease dropping. Also apparently this place cant split bills, but you can calculate what everyone owes and tell them what price to put on each card... but isnt that splitting? The other staff that waited on us (we had various staff bring out the different parts of our course meal) ranged from standard service to heres your food. What is it? Who cares kind of attitude. The first guy put our food on the table and mumbled what it was as he was walking away. Maybe once or twice they also took our plates we werent finished with. The food was OK, but for the price and prestige I expected a little more and although this place describes itself as a non-traditional Japanese concept they should just call it what it is, a Japanese southwest fusion, a fusion I have yet to see be done amazingly. All but one of our party of 5 got the happy hour omakase (8 Course meal $108 for 2) which is as follows Hot sake This was more like kind of warm sake at best. The sake became lukewarm pretty quickly after pouring. Had to drink pretty quickly so it didnt go completely cold Course 1: Half an endive with toasted rice seasoning Was OK for a starting dish, flavor didnt really standout, not very Japanese besides the toasted rice seasoning (not furikake, literally rice puffs with seasoning) Course 2: Avacado nigiri The sushi was actually really refreshing and the southwest lime flavor was good, but was just 1 small sushi, literally a bite Course 3: pumpkin tempura with Sansho mayo I like pumpkin tempura, but this was a Lil odd. Served with jalapeños on top and what I believe was sansho mayo (a green sauce that was on the heavy side). The flavor was OK, maybe a little heavy, but the tempura texture was odd, like a cross between tempura and panko. Wasnt terrible though, one of my friends said it was their favorite. Course 4: Otoro maki with pickled daikon This was my favorite dish! I love otoro!... but putting it in a roll, thats like putting putting hamburger halves in a hotdog bun or hotdogs in a hamburger bun. Sure, everythings there but the experience isnt quite right. We also wondered if it was really otoro at first, but upon unwrapping it, it did look like otoro. Course 5: Akami nigiri Basic tuna sushi, just 1 sushi, 1 bite Course 6: Scallop crudo I love the sweet and creamy flavor of scallops, however in this dish the sauce completely hides the scallops flavor. The sauce was OK, a spicy citrus cream sauce, but because I couldnt taste the scallops, they could have traded the scallops for Tofu, and besides texture, the flavor would have been the same. Course 7: Wagyu and fries served with greens in a vinaigrette The beef had a strong char on it that gave it a charcoal kind of flavor, which sadly was the only flavor the beef had. With the tallow sauce the beef was good, but good beef doesnt need a sauce. The fries were really good! The salt on them was no normal salt! The greens were also good. My couple friends said this was their favorite course Hamachili Before getting dessert we got the hamachili because it was still happy hour and apparently this dish put uchi on the map, and it didnt disappoint! The Hamachi with chili sauce and mandarin slices was a really good combo! Course 8: matcha cheese cake with berries and crumble Ok dessert, not bad not amazing

Date: 5 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Ordered the omakase. Decided last minute to add hot rock & edamame. I noted that I do not want it to interfere with the timing of the omakase, and please serve as ready. It was roughly a 45 minute delay after the hot rock waiting for our next dish. Total time spent - 3 hours. Ill come back and re-visit this review after my next visit and hopefully can update it to 5 stars. Thank you, UchiKo!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Exquisite experience end to end. Good quality, presentation and service was top notch. Highly recommended. Parking: Free valet

Date: 5 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

10/10 every time. I just wish there was a contact email because the valet tipping link didn t work. I didn t realize it would be this difficult to leave a tip/find an email to try and leave a tip. Behind on technology but their food and service is perfection every time. We liked some orders better than others but not a single bad item. This is the spot we are lucky enough to visit twice a year.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Amazing experience and delicious food. Ask for Dallas and get a personalized tasting menu.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

Date: 5 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 4

Service and food was great at first, then 10:15 arrived and all service ended. Our wine glasses were swiped away and our last order of warm nigiri arrived. I suspect a manager went home, but regardless of the reason, service stopped and the priority seemingly became finishing up and getting us out of there, despite it being 45 minutes prior to last call at the kitchen.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Reservation required ~ Although the Uchi brand has now opened in other cities, Uchiko is still only available in Austin. Personally, it was more delicious than Uchi. I ordered the happy hour omakase. I didnt want a filler menu that would only fill my stomach, so I asked for it to be removed and was able to customize it a bit! In the case of nigiri, I felt it was lightly seasoned, so I asked for coarse salt and ate it, and it tasted much better. I highly recommend Kinoko maki with mushrooms!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Im visiting from Minneapolis, MN and I have to say...wow! Everything was superb! The food was perfectly delicious and the service was impeccable ! Highly recommend this sushi restaurant!!! Thank you!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Great food and service

Date: 5 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Dietary restrictions: Able to accommodate fish, dairy, and gluten allergies for our party. Food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

A friend and I came for happy hour bites - and wooo! So delicious! Highlight of our entire meal was our server, Dylan, who suggested great wine and to end our meal with our foie gras bite he gave us a sauternes pairing and it was literally an experience both mentally n physically. It blew us away, thank you so much!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 3

Food was great. However 3 star michelin sushi spots give bigger pieces of nigiri and sashimi than this place. Left hungry. Not sure why they serve nigiri pieces the size of a pinky toe..

Date: 5 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Hands down best meal in Austin

Date: 5 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Uchiko is our favorite restaurant in the world. We live Michigan (and Chicago) and consider ourselves foodies. Every year we do an Austin trip and Uchiko is always the highlight of our trip . We ve eaten at Michelin star restaurants all over the world and make it our mission to seek out the best places to eat wherever we are. If you re lucky enough to be in Austin, this is the spot. Tonight we had Chef Jean and Jeremy and had probably the best meal of our lives. The food is off the charts. We literally couldn t stop ordering nigiri. We ordered so much we were gifted the Uchi cook book. Honestly it was an experience we will always remember. Chef Jean, thank you. Jeremy, thank you. Uchiko, thank you. Can t wait for our meal next year.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

I would give the service an extra star if I could. Uchiko is definitely a place for special occasions and you should absolutely make that here. The food was amazing, well explained, and they did a great job accommodating for a food allergy, and even asked us if we wanted to try something new and it was excellent. The food is top quality, service is as good as you can get, and the atmosphere was great (though we got there early). Cannot recommend enough.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Everything was perfect - our server was Tommy and he really went above and beyond! We went for happy hour and had an amazing time, he even gave us a couple of desserts on the house! Such an unforgettable experience.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 4

Overall experience was fantastic and I d recommend Uchiko to anyone looking for creative flavour pairings and a subtle spin on Japanese cuisine, but since it s going for a high-end fine dining experience, I m nitpicking the details with the 4 rating. Went on a Friday for happy hour (4-6pm). Booked a table a month in advance so had no issues securing a reso. Food: Seafood quality is superb. Wasn t expecting much coming from the PNW, but it was delightful. Tuna didn t have any of the sinew in it. Rice quality is also top notch. Wasn t mushy and had structure. Must try: gyutoro nigiri, hama chili, milk & cereal Gyutoro is a house staple for a reason. Probably one of the top 5 things I ve eaten. The light crisp from the sear and buttery chew as it mixes with the rice is a lingering sensation I will think about for a long time. Hama chili is fun and refreshing. The citrus and chili pair so well with hamachi. It seems so obvious after tasting it, but never thought to combine them together like that. Milk & cereal is like a top 5 dessert for me. First bite made my eyes light up like fireworks. They use Captain Crunch which was so nostalgic. No notes. Plates & Utensils: Given how much thought goes into the unique flavours for each dish, it warrants having a fresh plate after each round. I don t want sauce from the toro taku temaki mixing with the hama chili. Small detail, but important when the experience is all about tasting the creative flavour profiles of each dish. I don t mind that they use disposable chopsticks, but a holder for it or paper sleeve so I can origami my own would ve been a thoughtful touch. Don t want my utensils touching the table and having it perched on my personal plate was fine, but would ve been cumbersome with getting a fresh plate. Again, small detail, but deterred from the overall elegance of the plating. Gyudon was exquisite, but the spoon given was awkward to use with the shallow dish. Made it somewhat hard to scoop out the rice. A soup spoon would ve been better. Service: Staff was attentive and kind. They took away plates promptly when we finished with it and refilled our water regularly. Can tell Uchiko has a great team in the kitchen and out front. Bathrooms: Needed more care and attention. Garbage was overfilling in the women s and the men s had urine on the floor. I m impressed with the dishes Tyson Cole has created and would definitely considering coming back for the gyutoro and milk & cereal alone. Worth checking out during happy hour to try more of their dishes. Parking: They provide free valet, which was very thoughtful. The entrance into the parking lot was a bit confusing with the pylons. A sign to direct traffic would ve been helpful. Saw an exit only sign but not one about where to go for valet.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 3

For a generally mediocre experience, especially regarding some members of staff and their insistence that my girlfriend was not doing well despite her repeated statements to contrary, $410 is excessive.

Date: 5 months ago