Uchiko Austin

It was my first time dining at this Japanese restaurant, and I was truly impressed. The atmosphere is cozy and beautifully decorated, and they even have private rooms. We came to celebrate a birthday, and every dish was fresh, delicious, and clean. The drink menu has a great variety, and the prices are reasonable. The staff provided excellent service, and the manager was very polite, checking on us throughout our meal. I’m not surprised the restaurant is so popular. I will definitely come back again!

- Nannaphat Ann -

Food was incredible. Went during happy hour and had the nine-course tasting for two and it may be the best meal we've had in Austin. The fish was all very fresh with such a good combination of flavors. There was a pleasant surprise with the dry-aged steak as well which was simply amazing.

- Sean -

It was a surprise to be able to get a reservation here on a Friday evening. We browsed the menu and talked with our server about the choices. We eventually settled on the somakase which allowed us to work with our server on preference and allow them to pick dishes. A nice feature was to specify a budget as well. We also picked out and enjoyed two glasses of unfiltered sake. All the food was delicious. Many of the crudo were served with flavorful broth and we were encouraged to use spoons instead of chopsticks to enjoy these dishes. We were celebrating a special event at the end of the meal our server graciously comped is our beverages.

- Rob Tulloh -

Truly an amazing culinary experience. Not only did they have unique expressions of sushi, but the staff was passionate & knowledgeable of food allergies, confirming with each new dish presented. Impressive sake list. If you are craving excellence in Austin, stop here!

- Heidi Rozeske -

2nd time Austin visitor and couldn’t miss dining here! My daughter and I sat at the bar and it was a fun experience! Very one on one service! Atmosphere is versatile: not quiet, but not loud; can be cozy and entertaining at the same time! So smartly designed. Try the unfiltered Sake! The food was exceptional. Nothing looks the same. Chefs here come up with amazing combinations of fish, textures, colors, and flavors that blend perfectly. Loved the Charred Edamames! An odd one but great was the mushroom one! Oh…. Must try the banana desert…. Muahhh! Not cheap! But you can taste and feel the quality and the dedication on each serving! I declare UCHIKO my one place to go when I visit Austin!

- Ana Y Miranda -

Absolutely amazing experience! We celebrated my wife’s birthday and other milestones! We requested Vegetarian Omakase. 10 out of 10. Lots of food! Our server was amazing, she understood our requirements and request!

- Nirav Patel -

This was my first time visiting, but I'll definitely be back. I sat at the sushi bar and was assigned a chef. Tony prepared everything in front of me and it tasted amazing. I enjoyed the tasting of various dishes and gave him the go ahead to be as creative, as he wanted. My waiter was also amazing and very attentive. The service and food were outstanding! I cannot wait to visit again.

- Candra Thompson -

Just Amazing and Accommodating! I made a reservation for my Brother's Birthday since he loves sushi and I wanted to treat him for his first mini vacation in Austin. I have lived in Austin for about 5 years and as a vegan I have never tried Uchiko but after seeing their menu online it was the perfect restaurant for my not only my brother and I but also our plus ones! Our server Melissa was so sweet, welcoming, and made our first experience so much fun and pleasant! Melissa made sure each of us were satisfied and was consistent with refills, explained the menu to us, and helped make my brother feel special for his Birthday. He was so grateful for the experience he had a Uchiko and plans on visiting again. The ambiance of the restaurant was classy with warm comforting lighting, was not too noisy, and it was entertaining watching the chefs get in the zone. The food was mind blowing good! Each bite we took of our dishes made us pause, close our eyes, and savor every bite. From the drinks, to appetizers, entrees, and dessert we were pleased with our selections and the complexity of every meal, even the most simple dishes felt like a whole experience. We definitely plan on coming back to have others try Uchiko!

- Celica Ledesma -