14 Best Japanese Restaurants in Austin

“Everything was good, but best brisket ever…“

“I would like to respectfully start with; I’ve been to Uchi multiple times over the years and will never forget my first experience (which will always be the best in my mind.) That being said — tonight might have been the closest to first I’ve ever had. Chance, our server was attentive, knowledgeable, easy going, brought some of the best plates when we asked “bring us what you like/anything you think we missed” literally 12/10 would recommend. Ask for Chance, he knows his shiiiiiiii* and made our night absolutely amazing and something we will never forget!“

“Highly recommend as this is truly the ultimate culinary experience! Not only that but Chef Saine is adds a personable touch to the service and is also super entertaining. TJ does phenomenal recommending drinks with the dishes. Truly a unique experience.“

“Incredible food. loved the salmon. ice cream very rich and creamy.“

“There are a LOT of gluten free options, and the sushi is incredible!“

“A++ experience. Every single bite was outstanding, but in particular the kanpachi and shima aji were all particularly delicious for me. The staff do a great job of giving each party a personalized experience while dining with the full group of 12.

What sets Craft apart from other omakase restaurants is not just the attention to detail of each dish, the elevated simplicity, or execution - it's the non-sushi dishes. On this occasion it was chawanmushi and shrimp aguachile with leche de tigre; in the summer, a beautifully composed compressed watermelon dish was memorable.

Come to Craft to celebrate a special occasion or just because you want an incredible meal you will never forget. They will surprise and delight you every time, and you won't regret it. The Michelin star is very well deserved.“

“Celebrated my boyfriends birthday here and had a great time! We love this place and have been a few times, but the little things they did for him were really sweet. Absolutely loved the polaroid they took at the end of our meal!! Such a fun touch.“

“Uroko is one of my favorite lunch spots in Austin! The hand rolls are absolutely delicious and use the highest quality ingredients. Their specialty rolls are all creative and tasty. Because of its popularity, there can be a bit of a wait during peak times, but they have an option to order ahead.“

“This is hands-down, my favorite restaurant in Austin, if not honestly, the world. We come at least once if not twice a week the menu is extremely diverse in the staff are just absolutely delightful. We love Carmen, jasmine, Enrique, anola, Luis, BZ, Jacobi, and Adam. 10/10 reccommend“

“Definitely worth a visit at least once! Soulful meal and service experience.“

“One of my favorite Japanese spots in Austin! I usually opt for pickup rather than dining in, and everything I've tried from the menu has been excellent.

My top favorites are the Mini Chirashi Don, Unagi Sando, and Fruit Sando - all are absolutely delicious.

If you're planning to visit, I recommend going early, as popular items sell out quickly. They also offer an online pre-order option. Highly recommend this place!“

“Only next level Japanese dining enthusiasts would be able to immediately recognize that they have chosen well. If you are lucky enough to discover the Happy Hour menu then you’ve hit the jackpot. Do yourself a favor and go because ain’t nobody have dry aged fish! What?!? Yes this separates Lucky Robot from the rest of the Japanese places in Austin. Put it on the bucket list folks!“

“The food was good and the presentation was clean and creative. The sashimi and nigiri pieces were quite large—I ended up cutting them into bite-sized pieces with my chopsticks. The handrolls were a good size and easy to eat. The menu doesn’t offer much variety, but now I know: if I want more options, I’ll just go elsewhere. Still, a solid spot if you know what to expect.“

“Tonight, my husband and I tried Uchiko for the first time. We had the Okamase. Everything was absolutely delicious. They put so much creativity and detail in every dish. We had a wonderful waitress. I would definitely recommend it.“