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The Essential Austin Sushi Restaurants

Oh so fresh Japanese fish

by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated
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by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated
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Austin’s sushi game is very strong, despite being a landlocked city. Look no further than award-winning chef Tyson Cole and his nationally recognized sibling spots Uchi and Uchiko. The Japanese specialty is done right in town, with sushi, sashimi, nigiri, chirashi bowls, and even rolls aplenty.

Austin’s best sushi restaurants range from casual to exclusive. Top spots include Musashino, which served as the training grounds for many of the city’s top chefs, strong offerings from trailer-turned-restaurant Kome, fun omakase spots like Otoko and Tsuke Domae, and many more.

As with all businesses right now, be sure to call ahead to make sure each restaurant is still open or if there are updates on current offerings and service models, as things are changing constantly. Follow the business’s rules, be sure to wear a mask, and tip well.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

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Soto Japanese Cuisine

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Rolls at the Cedar Park Japanese restaurant run the gamut from decadent with truffle to plain but dependable like tuna and salmon. There’s a second location down on South Lamar. Both are open for indoor dine-in services, there is a patio on South Lamar; takeout orders can be placed online.

11066 Pecan Park Blvd Suite 404, Austin, TX 78613
(512) 257-0788
(512) 257-0788

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Tomodachi Sushi

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The far north Japanese restaurant is a reliable spot for amazing traditional and fusion sushi (just ignore the bizarre names). Keep an eye out for the specials which are truly remarkable. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

4101 W Parmer Ln Ste E, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 821-9472
(512) 821-9472

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Ichi-Umi Sushi

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The North Austin sushi restaurant (formerly known as Hanabi) and Haru) serves up substantial sushi for lunch and dinner. In particular, the slightly seared selection (aburi-style) is lovely. Takeout orders can be placed online or over the phone; the restaurant is opened for indoor dine-in service.

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666
Three pieces of scored pink fish with delicate garnishes.
Sushi from Ichi-Umi Sushi.
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Ichiban

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Seek out the Allandale traditional sushi bar with ambiance, from the koi pond to the Japanese-style low booths, where shoes must be taken off as it is a tatami-style restaurant. Most rolls can be turned into handrolls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online, the restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

7310 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-3700
(512) 458-3700
A wooden boat with pieces of sushi rolls on it.
Sushi from Ichiban.
Ichiban/Facebook

Komé

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Owners of the popular but defunct Sushi A-Go-Go turned the trailer into Kome, which serves up unique rolls, like the ode to the state Texas surf and turf with shrimp tempura and hanger steak, traditional maki, and hand-pressed sushi. The traditional offerings are stellar as is the lunchtime chirashi bowl. The restaurant is open for curbside pickup orders online.

5301 Airport Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700
A rectangle white plate with three pieces of sushi on it.
Sushi from Kome
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Tsuke Edomae

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It’s best to secure reservations the day for this tiny eight-seat sushi bar in Mueller they become available — unless there’s a rare opening in the waitlist. Tsuke Edomae is an immersive omakase experience from chef Michael Che (who previously operated $29 omakase spot Tsuke Honten), and at $79 per person, it’s still one of the most affordable options in town. Tsuke Edomae focuses on edomae-style sushi, which is largely unadorned. The restaurant is open for indoor dining only.

4600 Mueller Blvd #1035, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 825-3120
(512) 825-3120
An uni piece from Tsuke Edomae
An uni piece from Tsuke Edomae
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Musashino Sushi Dokoro

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The sushi stalwart’s home in West Campus means more space for serving its Tokyo-style sushi. It was where many of the city’s sushi greats have trained, including Uchi’s Tyson Cole, Kome’s Také Asazu, and Fukumoto’s Kazu Fukumoto. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2905 San Gabriel St #200, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 795-8593
(512) 795-8593
A long oval plate with four pieces of fish on it, one textured and pale, one smooth and pink, one orange with white spots, and one pink with circular green leaves on it
Sushi from Musashino.
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Fukumoto

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Owner Kazu Fukumoto is a Musashino alum, which means he pays close attention to the cuts of fish he uses for every single piece through the East Austin restaurant. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

514 Medina St, Austin, TX
(512) 770-6880
(512) 770-6880

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Uchi & Uchiko

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Uchi and sister restaurant Uchiko have some of the best, most inventive sushi in Austin. Prepare to spend money or opt for the more budget-friendly sake social hour. To-go orders for both restaurants can be placed online, and both restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
(512) 916-4808
A brown board with three pieces of sushi on it.
Sushi from Uchi.
Uchi/Facebook

Sushi|Bar ATX

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Under head chef Ambrely Ouimette, Sushi|Bar ATX is another highly coveted reservation in Austin’s omakase realm. Sushi Bar, which operates out of Bento Picnic, serves a more creative take on sushi, with garnishes like fresno chili and freshly grated wasabi, with sake or cocktail pairings available. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(415) 919-8300
(415) 919-8300
A piece of pink sushi with black caviar and green garnish on top of a bamboo mat.
A sushi piece from Sushi Bar ATX.
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Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

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Set aside the kitschy atmosphere for Lucky’s solid sushi, including traditional rolls and creative ones like the Star Wars-themed R2D2 and Sea-3po. The restaurant emphasizes sustainability where chef Jay Huang works only with farms and cooperatives that practice thoughtful fishing. It’s worth indulging in the dry-aged sushi too. Pickup and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online, and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8081
(512) 444-8081
A long white plate with various sushi pieces.
Sushi from Lucky Robot.
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Otoko

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Fall under head sushi chef Yoshi Okai’s magical sushi spell as he cuts and prepares fish, rice, and vegetables served right on the spot to be eaten immediately. Hands are encouraged for the intimate omakase meal, and reservations are required for the indoor dining experience.

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Two circularly plates each with a piece of sushi on them.
Ayu from Otoko.
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Eurasia Sushi Bar & Seafood

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The pan-Asian menu of the Oak Hill restaurant includes a stellar sushi selection, from nigiri to rolls. Of the two additional locations, only the Cedar Park one serves sushi as well. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online, all restaurants are open for indoor dine-in services.

7101 West Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735
(512) 382-0968
(512) 382-0968

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Soto Japanese Cuisine

11066 Pecan Park Blvd Suite 404, Austin, TX 78613

Rolls at the Cedar Park Japanese restaurant run the gamut from decadent with truffle to plain but dependable like tuna and salmon. There’s a second location down on South Lamar. Both are open for indoor dine-in services, there is a patio on South Lamar; takeout orders can be placed online.

11066 Pecan Park Blvd Suite 404, Austin, TX 78613
(512) 257-0788
(512) 257-0788

Tomodachi Sushi

4101 W Parmer Ln Ste E, Austin, TX 78727

The far north Japanese restaurant is a reliable spot for amazing traditional and fusion sushi (just ignore the bizarre names). Keep an eye out for the specials which are truly remarkable. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

4101 W Parmer Ln Ste E, Austin, TX 78727
(512) 821-9472
(512) 821-9472

Ichi-Umi Sushi

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
Three pieces of scored pink fish with delicate garnishes.
Sushi from Ichi-Umi Sushi.
Ichi-Umi Sushi/Facebook

The North Austin sushi restaurant (formerly known as Hanabi) and Haru) serves up substantial sushi for lunch and dinner. In particular, the slightly seared selection (aburi-style) is lovely. Takeout orders can be placed online or over the phone; the restaurant is opened for indoor dine-in service.

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666
Three pieces of scored pink fish with delicate garnishes.
Sushi from Ichi-Umi Sushi.
Ichi-Umi Sushi/Facebook

Ichiban

7310 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
A wooden boat with pieces of sushi rolls on it.
Sushi from Ichiban.
Ichiban/Facebook

Seek out the Allandale traditional sushi bar with ambiance, from the koi pond to the Japanese-style low booths, where shoes must be taken off as it is a tatami-style restaurant. Most rolls can be turned into handrolls. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online, the restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

7310 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-3700
(512) 458-3700
A wooden boat with pieces of sushi rolls on it.
Sushi from Ichiban.
Ichiban/Facebook

Komé

5301 Airport Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78751
A rectangle white plate with three pieces of sushi on it.
Sushi from Kome
Kome/Facebook

Owners of the popular but defunct Sushi A-Go-Go turned the trailer into Kome, which serves up unique rolls, like the ode to the state Texas surf and turf with shrimp tempura and hanger steak, traditional maki, and hand-pressed sushi. The traditional offerings are stellar as is the lunchtime chirashi bowl. The restaurant is open for curbside pickup orders online.

5301 Airport Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700
A rectangle white plate with three pieces of sushi on it.
Sushi from Kome
Kome/Facebook

Tsuke Edomae

4600 Mueller Blvd #1035, Austin, TX 78723
An uni piece from Tsuke Edomae
An uni piece from Tsuke Edomae
Nadia Chaudhury/EATX

It’s best to secure reservations the day for this tiny eight-seat sushi bar in Mueller they become available — unless there’s a rare opening in the waitlist. Tsuke Edomae is an immersive omakase experience from chef Michael Che (who previously operated $29 omakase spot Tsuke Honten), and at $79 per person, it’s still one of the most affordable options in town. Tsuke Edomae focuses on edomae-style sushi, which is largely unadorned. The restaurant is open for indoor dining only.

4600 Mueller Blvd #1035, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 825-3120
(512) 825-3120
An uni piece from Tsuke Edomae
An uni piece from Tsuke Edomae
Nadia Chaudhury/EATX

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

2905 San Gabriel St #200, Austin, TX 78705
A long oval plate with four pieces of fish on it, one textured and pale, one smooth and pink, one orange with white spots, and one pink with circular green leaves on it
Sushi from Musashino.
Nadia Chaudhury/Eater Austin

The sushi stalwart’s home in West Campus means more space for serving its Tokyo-style sushi. It was where many of the city’s sushi greats have trained, including Uchi’s Tyson Cole, Kome’s Také Asazu, and Fukumoto’s Kazu Fukumoto. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

2905 San Gabriel St #200, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 795-8593
(512) 795-8593
A long oval plate with four pieces of fish on it, one textured and pale, one smooth and pink, one orange with white spots, and one pink with circular green leaves on it
Sushi from Musashino.
Nadia Chaudhury/Eater Austin

Fukumoto

514 Medina St, Austin, TX

Owner Kazu Fukumoto is a Musashino alum, which means he pays close attention to the cuts of fish he uses for every single piece through the East Austin restaurant. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

514 Medina St, Austin, TX
(512) 770-6880
(512) 770-6880

Uchi & Uchiko

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
A brown board with three pieces of sushi on it.
Sushi from Uchi.
Uchi/Facebook

Uchi and sister restaurant Uchiko have some of the best, most inventive sushi in Austin. Prepare to spend money or opt for the more budget-friendly sake social hour. To-go orders for both restaurants can be placed online, and both restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
(512) 916-4808
A brown board with three pieces of sushi on it.
Sushi from Uchi.
Uchi/Facebook

Sushi|Bar ATX

2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
A piece of pink sushi with black caviar and green garnish on top of a bamboo mat.
A sushi piece from Sushi Bar ATX.
Sushi Bar ATX/Facebook

Under head chef Ambrely Ouimette, Sushi|Bar ATX is another highly coveted reservation in Austin’s omakase realm. Sushi Bar, which operates out of Bento Picnic, serves a more creative take on sushi, with garnishes like fresno chili and freshly grated wasabi, with sake or cocktail pairings available. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(415) 919-8300
(415) 919-8300
A piece of pink sushi with black caviar and green garnish on top of a bamboo mat.
A sushi piece from Sushi Bar ATX.
Sushi Bar ATX/Facebook

Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
A long white plate with various sushi pieces.
Sushi from Lucky Robot.
Lucky Robot/Facebook

Set aside the kitschy atmosphere for Lucky’s solid sushi, including traditional rolls and creative ones like the Star Wars-themed R2D2 and Sea-3po. The restaurant emphasizes sustainability where chef Jay Huang works only with farms and cooperatives that practice thoughtful fishing. It’s worth indulging in the dry-aged sushi too. Pickup and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online, and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8081
(512) 444-8081
A long white plate with various sushi pieces.
Sushi from Lucky Robot.
Lucky Robot/Facebook

Otoko

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Two circularly plates each with a piece of sushi on them.
Ayu from Otoko.
Otoko/Facebook

Fall under head sushi chef Yoshi Okai’s magical sushi spell as he cuts and prepares fish, rice, and vegetables served right on the spot to be eaten immediately. Hands are encouraged for the intimate omakase meal, and reservations are required for the indoor dining experience.

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
Two circularly plates each with a piece of sushi on them.
Ayu from Otoko.
Otoko/Facebook

Eurasia Sushi Bar & Seafood

7101 West Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735

The pan-Asian menu of the Oak Hill restaurant includes a stellar sushi selection, from nigiri to rolls. Of the two additional locations, only the Cedar Park one serves sushi as well. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online, all restaurants are open for indoor dine-in services.

7101 West Hwy 71, Austin, TX 78735
(512) 382-0968
(512) 382-0968

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