This is some of the freshest sushi we've had at a sushi restaurant in a while. We thought the dishes were thoughtful and the restaurant was clean. The service was exceptional. For anyone with a food allergy - they take them very seriously which was comforting. This is worth visiting.
travelesti
Every bite is a surprise. The flavors, the combinations, all perfectly balanced. The service is top notch, we enjoyed eating at the bar and ordered vegetarian and fresh fish dishes. Be sure to reserve in advance, excellent value and a most memorable experience.
Jay
We had a somakase dinner with John/Johnathan and it was great. He catered a dish for us and made it a pleasant experience. We'll definitely be going back.
Rebekah
Loved the service and friendly staff. We got the omekase which is always a delicious selection! If you have a smaller group, sitting at the sushi bar is a great choice!
Lance Gibler
Insanely overpriced and overrated in my opinion. Dinner for 2 with no drinks was $525 with tip. I should have asked for price before ordering but this is crazy expensive for the portions. I’m sorry but no way.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Paula Fendley
Wow, what an amazing night! We had Joe Guerra as our server and he was absolutely the best! His ability to tune into people and provide the perfect food choices is incredibly impressive. This young man is truly gifted and made the night a memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony
To date only place I've been to that excels in service taste environment and quality felt like home in there even with all the noise a Saturday night brings. A return is definitely I'm the future p.s if you get the wagyu lick the plate clean!!!!
Talena Tran
That's a fantastic testimonial for a sushi place! It clearly highlights how they managed to convert someone who was strictly a sashimi eater. Here is a review draft based on your feedback: 🍣 Stellar Sushi Experience! ⭐️ As someone who only eats sashimi and typically avoids traditional sushi, I went into this expecting the usual. This place, however, totally changed my mind! The quality of the fresh food is truly outstanding. The combination of flavor and freshness in their rolls was so exceptional that I am now a convert. If you are a sashimi purist, or just looking for truly high-quality, flavorful sushi, you must try this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey Z
Nice place, the A5 wagyu dish was awesome, totally worth the price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ngozi Lawanson
Alexis really took care of us. A large part of the group had never had sushi before and she remained flexible and affable and gave great recommendations. Everyone was full and very happy at the end of the meal. We were also celebrating the first anniversary of one of the couples present and they felt so special through her treatment of our table. We love bringing people to Uchi because the experience is consistently excellent and the food is top tier.
Food and service were excellent. But I had expected a more intimate experience, especially since we paid over $500 for the two of us. There was a large party of over twenty young men, babies in strollers, constant delivery orders being picked up. I didn't think the atmosphere matched up to the caliber of the food and service.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Jamison Travis
I bought a gift card for Uchi because it used to be a place I truly loved—a place I looked forward to visiting again once life calmed down. But right after I purchased it, my world shifted. I went through serious health issues that took me almost two years to overcome. Getting back to a point where I felt like myself again was a long, painful process, and finally being able to return to a restaurant that once felt special to me was something I genuinely looked forward to. When I called to use my gift card, I was told it had “expired.” Hearing that felt like a punch in the gut. I wasn’t ignoring it—I was fighting to get my health back. The idea that money I paid for could simply vanish because I got sick is unbelievably disappointing. I even emailed management, hoping someone would hear me out. No one ever responded. Not even a short acknowledgment. After decades of living in Austin and being a loyal customer since Uchi first opened, that silence hurt more than anything. It became painfully clear that they don’t actually value the people who support them. I will never go back. There are many incredible sushi restaurants in Austin that treat their customers with basic respect and decency. Uchi should be ashamed that they couldn’t show even a small amount of compassion or honor a gift card from someone who has supported them for years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
E J
Took the girlfriend out for her birthday dinner and had a blast. All of the food was delicious and washed down with some great sake. Our server Matt was awesome and even gave us some free sushi and a taste of some new sake for the birthday dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert
We love Uchi! Every time we go it is great, but this time we actually got to meet and chat with Tyson Cole! It's a crime that any place in Austin has a Michelin Star when Uchi still doesn't. Uchi changed Austin fine dining forever and continues to be the best.
This is some of the freshest sushi we've had at a sushi restaurant in a while. We thought the dishes were thoughtful and the restaurant was clean. The service was exceptional. For anyone with a food allergy - they take them very seriously which was comforting. This is worth visiting.
Every bite is a surprise. The flavors, the combinations, all perfectly balanced. The service is top notch, we enjoyed eating at the bar and ordered vegetarian and fresh fish dishes. Be sure to reserve in advance, excellent value and a most memorable experience.
We had a somakase dinner with John/Johnathan and it was great. He catered a dish for us and made it a pleasant experience. We'll definitely be going back.
Loved the service and friendly staff. We got the omekase which is always a delicious selection! If you have a smaller group, sitting at the sushi bar is a great choice!
Insanely overpriced and overrated in my opinion. Dinner for 2 with no drinks was $525 with tip. I should have asked for price before ordering but this is crazy expensive for the portions. I’m sorry but no way.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Wow, what an amazing night! We had Joe Guerra as our server and he was absolutely the best! His ability to tune into people and provide the perfect food choices is incredibly impressive. This young man is truly gifted and made the night a memorable experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
To date only place I've been to that excels in service taste environment and quality felt like home in there even with all the noise a Saturday night brings. A return is definitely I'm the future p.s if you get the wagyu lick the plate clean!!!!
That's a fantastic testimonial for a sushi place! It clearly highlights how they managed to convert someone who was strictly a sashimi eater.
Here is a review draft based on your feedback:
🍣 Stellar Sushi Experience! ⭐️
As someone who only eats sashimi and typically avoids traditional sushi, I went into this expecting the usual. This place, however, totally changed my mind!
The quality of the fresh food is truly outstanding. The combination of flavor and freshness in their rolls was so exceptional that I am now a convert.
If you are a sashimi purist, or just looking for truly high-quality, flavorful sushi, you must try this spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place, the A5 wagyu dish was awesome, totally worth the price
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alexis really took care of us. A large part of the group had never had sushi before and she remained flexible and affable and gave great recommendations. Everyone was full and very happy at the end of the meal. We were also celebrating the first anniversary of one of the couples present and they felt so special through her treatment of our table. We love bringing people to Uchi because the experience is consistently excellent and the food is top tier.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food and service were excellent. But I had expected a more intimate experience, especially since we paid over $500 for the two of us. There was a large party of over twenty young men, babies in strollers, constant delivery orders being picked up. I didn't think the atmosphere matched up to the caliber of the food and service.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
I bought a gift card for Uchi because it used to be a place I truly loved—a place I looked forward to visiting again once life calmed down. But right after I purchased it, my world shifted. I went through serious health issues that took me almost two years to overcome. Getting back to a point where I felt like myself again was a long, painful process, and finally being able to return to a restaurant that once felt special to me was something I genuinely looked forward to.
When I called to use my gift card, I was told it had “expired.” Hearing that felt like a punch in the gut. I wasn’t ignoring it—I was fighting to get my health back. The idea that money I paid for could simply vanish because I got sick is unbelievably disappointing. I even emailed management, hoping someone would hear me out. No one ever responded. Not even a short acknowledgment. After decades of living in Austin and being a loyal customer since Uchi first opened, that silence hurt more than anything.
It became painfully clear that they don’t actually value the people who support them. I will never go back. There are many incredible sushi restaurants in Austin that treat their customers with basic respect and decency. Uchi should be ashamed that they couldn’t show even a small amount of compassion or honor a gift card from someone who has supported them for years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Took the girlfriend out for her birthday dinner and had a blast. All of the food was delicious and washed down with some great sake. Our server Matt was awesome and even gave us some free sushi and a taste of some new sake for the birthday dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love Uchi! Every time we go it is great, but this time we actually got to meet and chat with Tyson Cole! It's a crime that any place in Austin has a Michelin Star when Uchi still doesn't. Uchi changed Austin fine dining forever and continues to be the best.
Such a great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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