clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
More Maps

The 15 Essential San Antonio Restaurants

16 of Austin’s Fluffiest Pancake Stacks

Austin’s Top Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Worth a Visit

More in Austin See more maps
Sushi pieces in a boat vessel.
Sushi from Ichiban.
Ichiban

14 Essential Sushi Restaurants in Austin

Oh so fresh Japanese fish

by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated
7 comments / new
View as Map
Sushi from Ichiban.
| Ichiban
by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated
7 comments / new

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 many more. One of the city’s best omakase spots — Tsuke Edomae — is currently temporarily closed until the summer.

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.

Read More

Soto Japanese Cuisine

Copy Link

Rolls at the Cedar Park Japanese restaurant run the gamut from decadent with truffle to simple but dependable like tuna and salmon. 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

Also featured in:

Tomodachi Sushi

Copy Link

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

Also featured in:

Ichi-Umi Sushi

Copy Link

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

Also featured in:

Ichiban

Copy Link

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

Copy Link

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

Also featured in:

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

Copy Link

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

Copy Link

The second restaurant from the Kome team focuses on hand rolls and 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

Also featured in:

Fukumoto

Copy Link

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

Also featured in:

Toshokan

Copy Link

The East Austin Japanese restaurant within the Native 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, rounded out by excellent sakes. There are indoor dine-in services.

807 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702

Also featured in:

Uchi & Uchiko

Copy Link

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

Copy Link

Under head chef Ambrely Ouimette, Sushi|Bar ATX is another highly coveted reservation in Austin’s omakase realm. The restaurant, 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. There are indoor dine-in services.

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

Also featured in:

Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

Copy Link

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

Also featured in:

Otoko

Copy Link

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

Also featured in:

Eurasia Sushi Bar & Seafood

Copy Link

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

Also featured in:

More in Maps

Loading comments...

© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Link copied to the clipboard.

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 simple but dependable like tuna and salmon. 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

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 restaurant from the Kome team focuses on hand rolls and 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

807 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin Japanese restaurant within the Native 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, rounded out by excellent sakes. There are indoor dine-in services.

807 E 4th 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

Under head chef Ambrely Ouimette, Sushi|Bar ATX is another highly coveted reservation in Austin’s omakase realm. The restaurant, 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. There are indoor dine-in services.

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 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

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

Related Maps