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15 Essential Sushi Restaurants in Austin

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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. The Japanese specialty is done right in town, with local restaurants serving excellent sushi, sashimi, nigiri, chirashi bowls, and 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 Edomae, and many more.

For related eats, find the city’s best ramen spots.

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Soto Japanese Cuisine

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Rolls at the Cedar Park Japanese restaurant run the gamut from decadent with salmon with shaved truffles to simple but dependable like solo tuna. There’s a second location down on South Lamar. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services, and there’s a patio at South Lamar.

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. There are indoor dine-in services.

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. There are indoor dine-in services.

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666

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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. There are indoor dine-in services.

7310 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-3700
(512) 458-3700

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. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5301 Airport Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700

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Tsuke Edomae

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It’s back! Chef Michael Che is back in Austin after training in Japan. This means the return of one of the city’s best immersive omakase experiences: Tsuke Edomae in Mueller. 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. The meals are $135 per person for its edomae-style sushi, which is largely unadorned. There are indoor dine-in services, book reservations online, or add your name to the waiting list.

4600 Mueller Blvd #1035, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 825-3120
(512) 825-3120

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 trained, including Uchi’s Tyson Cole, Kome’s Také Asazu, and Fukumoto’s Kazu Fukumoto. There are 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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Uroko

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The second casual restaurant from the Kome team in the MLK-183 neighborhood focuses on hand rolls and $84 45-minute omakases, both of which are wonderful. There are indoor dine-in services with outdoor areas available for hand rolls. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

1023 Springdale Road Bldg 1 Suite C, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 520-4004
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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 fun East Austin restaurant. There are indoor dine-in services.

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

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Toshokan

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Even though the East Austin Japanese restaurant relocated from its original home within the Native into further East Austin at the Pershing, it still won an Eater Austin Award for the best omakase of 2022 for good reason. It offers a lovely multi-course nigiri meal courtesy of chef Saine Wong for $150, rounded out by excellent sakes and cocktails. There are indoor dine-in services and reservations have to be booked online or add your name to the waitlist.

2415 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702

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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

Sushi|Bar ATX

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The Holly Japanese restaurant is another highly coveted reservation in Austin’s omakase realm. The restaurant — which took over now-closed host site Bento Picnic’s entire space — serves a more more creative, new-school take on sushi, with garnishes like Fresno chili and freshly grated wasabi for $159, with sake or cocktail pairings available. There are indoor dine-in services and reservations have to be booked online.

2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(415) 919-8300
(415) 919-8300

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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, meaning chef Jay Huang works only with farms and cooperatives that practice thoughtful fishing. It’s worth indulging in 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

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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 like a concert performance. There’s the classic omakase for $250 or the Tokyo-style omakase at $295. Reservations for the indoor dine-in space have to be booked online.

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
(512) 994-0428
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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
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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 salmon with shaved truffles to simple but dependable like solo tuna. There’s a second location down on South Lamar. Takeout orders can be placed online. There are indoor dine-in services, and there’s a patio at South Lamar.

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. There are indoor dine-in services.

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

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. There are indoor dine-in services.

9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666

Ichiban

7310 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

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. There are indoor dine-in services.

7310 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-3700
(512) 458-3700

Komé

5301 Airport Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78751

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. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

5301 Airport Blvd #100, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700

Tsuke Edomae

4600 Mueller Blvd #1035, Austin, TX 78723

It’s back! Chef Michael Che is back in Austin after training in Japan. This means the return of one of the city’s best immersive omakase experiences: Tsuke Edomae in Mueller. 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. The meals are $135 per person for its edomae-style sushi, which is largely unadorned. There are indoor dine-in services, book reservations online, or add your name to the waiting list.

4600 Mueller Blvd #1035, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 825-3120
(512) 825-3120

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

2905 San Gabriel St #200, Austin, TX 78705

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 trained, including Uchi’s Tyson Cole, Kome’s Také Asazu, and Fukumoto’s Kazu Fukumoto. There are 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

Uroko

1023 Springdale Road Bldg 1 Suite C, Austin, TX 78721

The second casual restaurant from the Kome team in the MLK-183 neighborhood focuses on hand rolls and $84 45-minute omakases, both of which are wonderful. There are indoor dine-in services with outdoor areas available for hand rolls. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person.

1023 Springdale Road Bldg 1 Suite C, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 520-4004
(512) 520-4004

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 fun East Austin restaurant. There are indoor dine-in services.

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

Toshokan

2415 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702

Even though the East Austin Japanese restaurant relocated from its original home within the Native into further East Austin at the Pershing, it still won an Eater Austin Award for the best omakase of 2022 for good reason. It offers a lovely multi-course nigiri meal courtesy of chef Saine Wong for $150, rounded out by excellent sakes and cocktails. There are indoor dine-in services and reservations have to be booked online or add your name to the waitlist.

2415 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702

Uchi & Uchiko

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

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

Sushi|Bar ATX

2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

The Holly Japanese restaurant is another highly coveted reservation in Austin’s omakase realm. The restaurant — which took over now-closed host site Bento Picnic’s entire space — serves a more more creative, new-school take on sushi, with garnishes like Fresno chili and freshly grated wasabi for $159, with sake or cocktail pairings available. There are indoor dine-in services and reservations have to be booked online.

2600 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(415) 919-8300
(415) 919-8300

Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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, meaning chef Jay Huang works only with farms and cooperatives that practice thoughtful fishing. It’s worth indulging in 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

Otoko

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX

Fall under head sushi chef Yoshi Okai’s magical sushi spell as he cuts and prepares fish, rice, and vegetables like a concert performance. There’s the classic omakase for $250 or the Tokyo-style omakase at $295. Reservations for the indoor dine-in space have to be booked online.

1603 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
(512) 994-0428
(512) 994-0428

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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