Uchi Restaurant

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801 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

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Uchi Restaurant
Local(512) 916-4808

801 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

http://www.uchiaustin.com

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The Open View

Uchi in Austin is a three star Japanese restaurant. This is a moderately priced, popular place. It's known for its sushi. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features fine wines. This place is good for groups.

Expert Reviews of Uchi Restaurant

Citysearch | Exceptional cuisine and elegant ambience make every evening at this upscale Japanese gem an experience to remember.

The vibe at Uchi is sophisticated yet relaxed, with the well-heeled and tattoo-laden coexisting in harmony. On any given evening, it's filled to capacity with diners conversing beneath a bold, red expanse...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/20/2006
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User Reviews of Uchi Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Jaye J.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's been over a year since I've been to Uchi because the wait is always too long. Last night though, we hit it at the exact right time because we only waited about 20 minutes and were seated with our…
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David K.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are many excellent reasons Uchi has consistently been voted the best restaurant in Austin since it opened. The fish is the freshest, flown in daily. The delicious dishes are imaginative and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ilsun P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sitting at the bar brought back memories of sushi-ya in Japan. The chefs were fast and efficient, and the fish itself was quite fresh. I would probably skip the yakidori if i went back. It wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is definitely the best sushi I've ever had. They have a runner picking up fish from the airport 3 times a day, I was told. I have never had a fishy bite or a stringy bite. The first time I went,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Uchi can be a pain because they don't take reservations and there always seems to be a long wait. The food is great. I have dined here a few times, it's always been great. I have walked in and had…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really tried to like this place because I have heard people drone on and on about it. I thought it was just me or an off night, but after three tries, I cannot recommend this restaurant. Although…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by julie g.

2.0 of 5 stars. hmm...uchi uchi uchi...what in the world is the big whoopin' deal about this place? the sushi was, i'll say, okay but having lived in the baltimore area, nothing really beats their fresh seafood.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gregg h.

3.0 of 5 stars. By sheer coincidence I got to go to Ozumo (www.yelp.com/biz/ozumo-san-francisco) and Uchi within two days of each other, so the experience was fresh enough to compare... Uchi is completely over-rated.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just gotta add in my two cents even though there are a trillion other reviews. We had the Omakase and overall we were pretty impressed. Be prepared to try everything and be open to that. I really…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by matt m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'll keep it short since they're not lacking reviews. Make reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn B.

5.0 of 5 stars. best meal of my life...seriously. i highly recommend the omakase. this is not a dish to be taken lightly. be prepared to open up your wallet and drain it dry. open your mind and enjoy the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason K.

5.0 of 5 stars. You know, normally, I hear the reputation of a place and look at the popele I hear it from and will immediately dismiss it cuz Im an indie elitist like that. But Uchi is worth every bit of hype one…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JustOnce d.

2.0 of 5 stars. went last night for a birthday. A little over an Hour wait as to be expected. Sat down LOUD i mean there were five of us 4 person table and nobody could hear anybody, even if they were sitting next to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Astrid S.

1.0 of 5 stars. It's been a while since I've eaten here. My friends like the place; the only reason I gone to Uchi more than once. Why the low rating? First, the wait staff doesn't know the cuisine or the menu. Last,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I know, I know hype, hype, hype, but the food IS really good, service impeccable. The dinning room is beautiful - true a little too noisy. Surprising for a Asian restaurant in Austin- amazing deserts…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nita N.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty over-rated and entirely too overpriced for what you get. I've had much better sushi and bigger pieces of nigiri back on the west coast for much less. The biggest turn off was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by stacey g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome. I knew it would be as friends told me that they trust anything they eat there. People don't normally say that. And I trusted them and we had the waiter pick things in general for us. We…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack N.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best meal I've eaten in Austin. Right from the outset the evening was turning out wonderfully. From the short, 30 minute wait on a Friday night, to the friendly, professional service beginning…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Uchi for the first time a couple months ago with my boyfriend and two friends visiting from Miami. I had heard all the hype about Tyson Cole and even watched him on Iron Chef so when I went…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack C.

4.0 of 5 stars. We've been here a six times and I have always been well taken care of and very satisfied. The tastiest dishes I've had here are truly incredible. The combos playfully creative, and I always enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey C.

5.0 of 5 stars. A-freaking-mazing. First of all, a quick backstory. The head chef and co-owner is white. He began as a sushi chef at Kyoto (rumor has it they refused to let him, but were forced to after a bunch of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by AJ W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Left angry thinking how much money I spent for a couple microscopic pieces of fish. Very un-Austin because you have to wait 2 hours to get a table or make a reservation a month in advance. I was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade and have had thousands of meals. I may not look like the standard high-spending customer at Uchi but that does not mean that I am ok with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Well planned and well executed from the moment in to the moment out. Not only is the kitchen in top form, the floor managers and wait staff are all experienced and well trained. The atmosphere is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I know Uchi doesn't need any more reviews, but after last night's meal, I just had to put in my 2 cents. I took a friend out for her birthday dinner and we order the Omakase with the Sake…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by b j.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been dying to go to Uchi ever since I heard of it on the Crepe Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network. I finally got the chance on Sunday and my husband and I had a GREAT experience! We…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kate a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish i could give UCHI more than five stars... Just thinking about their spicy tuna roll or Shag roll makes me weak at the knees.. Uchi is by far my favorite Sushi place ever found as well as my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth W.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite restaurant in Austin... and hey, the chef competed this year on Iron Chef America... can't beat that ;-) They have delicious cooked fish dishes - small plates to share (tapas style)…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalia G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Do you think that Uchi needs another five star review saying how great it is? Probably not, but I'm going to do it anyway. You guys know the story, you wait for an hour plus no matter what night it…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by craig b.

5.0 of 5 stars. A favorite, even if Tyson took blowfish tea off the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not going to bore you with some long paragraph that says all of the same stuff everyone else has already explained. However, I will tell you that this is what good eating is all about. One of the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not a big fan of this place at all. I love sushi and sashimi. I have tried on multiple occasions where I wasn't even paying to like this place, but I just don't. There is too much rice in the sushi…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yep, Uchi's a five-star wonder. Stopped in here for a happy-hourish cocktail that turned into a dinner at the sushi bar, and was reminded why these guys get the love that they do around here. From…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vidor h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, explanation- Uchi is not Japanese. It's Japanese inspired. That said, its the best Sushi in Austin. It's fresh, its prepared by someone who KNOWS how to something should taste, and presented with…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. no one has mentioned the best thing on the menu! it is a mouthgasm and love at first bite!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite here is The Pitchfork (wagyu beef and fresh avocado with tonburi land caviar and leek crisps) - ya can't get that anywhere else! They are awesome! I sat at the bar and the suchi guy set me…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ate here with my Father and must say I experienced my favorite roll to date! Sun-dried tomato, yellow squash and avocado all wrapped in rice paper.........seriously nothing has even made a mediocre…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tyson Cole prepares top-notch sushi, but what makes this THE best place for sushi, and probably food in general, is the facility design (thanks Joel Mozersky), outdoor waiting area, staff, drinks,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by randall h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi was AMAZING. I have never experienced anything like that in Austin. Some people say it's over hyped or overpriced but I unrelentingly disagree. The best thing I have ever tasted was at Uchi.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Deserves the hype. I went here last week and it was amazing. Due to a power outage, all of the diners were milling around outside when I arrived, sipping on free sake mojitos (literally the most…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Spectacular!

I ate here for the first time when my folks flew into town and I was blown away by everything! I had always heard good things about Uchi in the past but never went to check it out myself. I conceptualized in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel K.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Shag! Shag!" That's what I woke up this morning saying in my head, desperately trying to relive the moment last night when I dined on sushi at Uchi, and in particular on the delectable-beyond-words…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris U.

5.0 of 5 stars. You don't need any more reviews telling you Uchi is sensational, but I write yet another one because I want to be able to add this place to my "Top 10 Restaurants" list! So here it is: Wait (no…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oddly, my last review of Uchi woudn't load when I updated it. Anyways...... Take a chick to Uchi; it'll get you laid.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was fortunate enough to turn 50,(ha, if you only knew) and my lovely lady decided to take me here. What a gal. We have done omakase or degustations around the globe, and big surprise this ranks right…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jordan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wasn't sure if it would live up to the hype, but it was great. Decent prices compared to similar fare in pretty much any other city, including Toyko. I had wagyu beef with shitake mushrooms, some…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ah, I finally get to write a review for this ultra-sheik Austin spot! My girlfriend and I decided recently to go and check out Uchi, so we headed over there on a Saturday night at around 7. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by thomas d.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everybody knows this place is pretty premier. It definitely deserves all the hype. And it's really not even that expensive for what you get. A good bottle of wine, an appetizer, and a few rolls…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shannon c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I need not go on forever about this place. The service, the vibe, the food, the shag roll...all speak volumes once you go and see it for yourself. THE. BEST. Get the shag roll. I am from the NYC…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I credit my fellow Yelpers for this one. Thank you! Austin? Good sushi? I would never believe it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I saw that another reviewer wrote, "take a chick to Uchi; it'll get you laid," and it made me realize the only thing that my visit lacked was that particular non-gustatory bonus. Of course, I was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for date. Atmoshere and decor are absol-uchi mood setting. Chef are very creative and are always having you explore newly combined ingredients. Uchi is not typical Sushi but a unique…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Harriet F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Uchi, the only thing I can add to what everyone else has said, is that aside from your spectacular food and atmosphere, you have a way hot sushi chef. So I'm gonna give you 6 STARS... 5 for the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pete P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was holding off reviewing this for a while because I wanted to try to take it all in and write something all consuming, its not gonna happen. I am not that good of a writer so here are some phrases…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The nigiri and rolls are absolutely delicious. The sashimi is impeccably fresh and expertly prepared. The unagi always particularly succulent and satisfying. The pan seared foie gras with Japanese…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think that someone hit it on the head when they wrote that it is the best sushi in Austin. Nothing more and nothing less. There is no way, and I mean no way, it can compete with New York in terms of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey M.

5.0 of 5 stars. so delectable un effing believable
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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LMFAO @ skygirl

Wow. Maybe you should go explain to Mr. Cole what a rainbow roll is. I'm...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel g.

5.0 of 5 stars. it's 4am and i just want to eat my dinner again. i have put off reviewing this place because everything seems to be covered.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Some people treat themselves to a mani/pedi, others prefer a spa/massage as their reward... when I feel the need for a retreat, I head straight for Uchi. I always leave refreshed, elated, and feeling…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leslie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi must be Japanese for 'DAAAAYYYUM!' I was fortunate enough to have the Omakase, their multi-course tasting menu for two ( I ate for ONE, thank you). It was probably the best dining experience…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi = awesome but its expensive and hard to get a table. If you're from out of town, try to get your concierge to make you a reservation. Mine did, and the food was delicious. The next time I'm in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure what else I can add considering how many other people have already reviewed Uchi, but here goes: (a) It's seriously expensive.
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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please.. this is not sushi

I doubt any japanese people even work here. this is a high priced seafood...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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My favorite sushi splurge!

Sushi is my favorite type of food, so I enjoy Uchi once or twice a year to treat myself. Be prepared to savor your food - don't rush the kitchen or the sushi chefs, and you won't be disappointed. Take...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy crapola, Batman...Uchi is pretty 'effing unbelievable. It is, without a doubt, some of the best sushi...if not the best sushi....you can get in Austin. I ate very well because, frankly, it was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Not worth the $$$$

Uchi has way too many negatives that cancels out the only positive: good sushi. 1) Ridiculous wait time 2) Snobby hostess (unprofessional on the phone and in person) 3) Our waiter asked if we've had sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Long Wait Snotty Hostesses

Ridiculous wait over 2 hours no courtesy from hostesses--wouldn't take reservations--Waiter was ok -told us he would split the bill, but didn't. Restaurant was very LOUD (customers and bad music), very...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic. All the reviews that slam this place for Sushi... Well, understandable.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Vivian S.

5.0 of 5 stars. It's quite pricey, especially for a college kid like me and my boyfriend. But we went there on Valentine's Day of 2008, our first Valentine's Day. And it was GREAT! We had to wait for an hour and a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mad V.

5.0 of 5 stars. My current favorite restaurant in Austin. That could be the whole review right there, but I shall go on as it is a favorite topic of mine... I've been here a few times now, and I have yet to be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Bad service!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been to a lot of sushi places and this is just not it. If you love fusion stuff, this is the place for you buddy. It's very overpriced, with very very snobby waiters. Portions are way to small. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Good food, Overpriced, Extreamly Bad Service.

It was my 21st birthday on the day my boyfriend and i decided to try uchi, since we love sushi. What we didn't know was that this place is a SUSHI FUSION place... which means its not traditional sushi. That...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Incredible. Simply incredible! Exquisite food, proper fine dining service, and prices that while certainly aren't cheap, aren't nearly as bad as people make them out to be. Omikase for two can be…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by henry w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy Crap. Is it possible that a restaurant in Texas could outshine or play on an even field as the top notch Japanese fusion restaurants in NYC/SF? The answer is, unequivocally, HELL YAH!! I had…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by FunkyFreshFish F.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's been a couple of years since my sister and I had lunch at this delightful restaurant. She was searching for an apartment here and I'd just flopped out of the water to join her for supper. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George H.

5.0 of 5 stars. if i died going home after eating at uchi... i'd be dead... wait... if i was going to be executed, i'd request to eat at uchi as my final meal... hold on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David P.

1.0 of 5 stars. One star for the overpriced food and snooty atmosphere. This is a place you go so you can brag to people that you ate there, so they can think you are rich and cool. Its the Prada and Versace of food.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - UPDATE, 04/26/08: Now that the Iron Chef Omakase Special is done, looks like Uchi offers a unique $65/per 5-Course Omakase each Sunday.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Having $200 torn from my bank account never felt, nor tasted so good. Although Uchi is known as "sushi" restaurant in town, it's really the Japanese fusion dishes which keep me coming back. The single…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi is a surprising delight in the middle of Texas. My husband and I went there for our anniversary dinner, and it was everything we expected it to be. It's best to go in expecting to spend a lot…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by June R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I work there, so please disregard star rating. Just wanted to clarify a couple of things on the uchi bio screen. -we don't have a full bar, but do have beer, wine, and sake.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David S.

5.0 of 5 stars. People smile when they get fresh tasty sushi fish served in creative dishes in the middle of texas - it's amazing (both the food and the smiles).
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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great date spot, hip austin restaurant

This place is NOT overrated. We were completely satisfied with our evening spent there and it is one of the best restaurants in Austin, both my date and I work at fine dining Austin restaurants and know what...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Excellent Japanese Fusion

Uchi definitely has some of the best and freshest ingredients in Austin. At some times there are a few too many posers hanging out there, but most of the time, the atmosphere is great and those who go there to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas J.

2.0 of 5 stars. Very cool place and a great scene. On a warm evening I could sit outside and drink cocktails all night and be happy with just that. By Texas standards, a lot of attractive people - this is obviously…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm from San Francisco so I've been fortunate enough to have enjoyed some excellent sushi in my time. This place was pretty amazing from the ambiance to the decor, presentation and service. More…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tricia g.

5.0 of 5 stars. plain and simple, I've been to all the high-end sushi places in austin numerous times and uchi is by far and away the best - you get what you pay for, higher prices truly equal higher quality... been…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne M.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a great place to get sushi. On the outside, it looks like a little house, but the inside is modern and dark. Seating was laid out well; people weren't on top of each other. The menu is full of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd resisted going there for years as I hate sushi, but I finally gave in a couple of months ago and was pleasantly surprised that it actually lives up to its reputation. They do have some weird food -…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea R.

4.0 of 5 stars. My companions and I enjoyed the early bird special tonight at Uchi; apparently 5:30 PM is the only time to get reservations at this hot restaurant. However, I'm sure the SXSW craziness had something…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ted A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Innovation is one thing - but to do it so consistently well! Head chef Tyson Cole is the real deal and a very friendly guy who's passionate about what he's…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Biren S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very nice sushi, pricey but worth it for a special occasion. Best sushi in town hands down. Try the chief's special, you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Second time at Uchi & this time celebrating my birth. Best birthday dinner ever, just me and my chubs (my hun). Got there round 830p/Thurs & no wait. Smiles. Waitress was really awesome. Great…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Good quality, overcrowded, small portions, get the CHef's Selection

The person below (dpro) mentioned that the food was not served by Japanese people. but most of the time in the U.S., its usually Korean people who own Japanese restaurants and so therefore, its not usually...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good sushi in Texas? Um, yeah okay. All my friends in LA were like no way are you trying sushi in Texas but I did and WOW I was blown away. It was one of the best (and most expensive) sushi…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kacy B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My experience at Uchi was one of the best I have ever had. The service was amazing and the food forever memorable. I have been completely spoiled by their sushi and don't know if I will ever be able…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is hands down the best sushi restaurant in Austin and it's probably not hard to argue one of the best restaurants in town, period. There's no question the experience will cost you, but I agree…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam E.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK haters... i've been around the block and this place is truly exceptional- both as a sushi house and as a high end restaurant. Seriously, complaining about the price here is like bitching about the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lili T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Amazing food. I think the price fits the meal. The seafood is so fresh and some actually flown in! Some people would say it's too expensive but I've come to learn that most Austin patrons are…
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Don P.

3.0 of 5 stars. …
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by carolyn v.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Good: :: the service. top-notch. i'd hope so, for what you are paying here!
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would come here every day just for the Bacon Steakie, seared pork belly. It's like the best piece of bacon you've ever tasted. It melts in your mouth. The Hot Rock is also a favorite, wagyu beef…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't like the atmosphere. It's too f-ing loud. Without a reservation on a Thursday, we waited an hour (they did bring around an appetizer for free, though - we were sitting outside). If you come…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lana C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Delicious strange menu. We could not decide because everything on their menu sounded different and bizarre. Yes, it is a bit pricey but I think it's fair for the quality and inventive menu and exotic…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doris K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went to Uchi with a good friend when it first opened a few years ago. It was the hottest thing at the time and pricey too, but I love the modern decor. The bright red house reminds me of a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Will Z.

2.0 of 5 stars. A restaurant has a job. Your job is to take me from hungry to not hungry. Sort of like how an airline's job is to take you from point A to point B. If this primary objective isn't fulfilled, then I…
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Yelp.com Review - by Will F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good, very expensive (at least by Austin standards).
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Yelp.com Review - by Phyllis K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I will preface my review by saying that I've never dined at Uchi. But purely based on my multiple attempts to eat at Uchi, that place can totally lick my right butt cheek . No Reservations
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian F.

3.0 of 5 stars. First, I will say that the food, the presentation and the wait staff are impeccable. And, well worth the money and the wait. What spoiled the experience and hence the lower rating? The atmosphere. As…
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was here on a double date and I really felt it was a Stepford wife rendtion of how it's trying to be Californian. Green and modern you think it's down to earth but the hostess thinks she works on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Uchi - hmmm. What do I think of this place. I'm conflicted... I was Uchi's biggest cheerleader (so to speak..) when it first opened. As a matter of fact, I was there the DAY it opened.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, I feel like Uchi is slightly overrated. I went on a double date with my boyfriend and another couple and we sat outside in the cold, waiting for nearly two and a half hours. Once we finally…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Daryl, Your food at Uchi has been the exquisite flavor I have come to trust, and I must say, a great first date (or 10th) place for a single gal such as myself! The ambiance is exactly what I would…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by karrie l.

5.0 of 5 stars. If it were possible to give more stars, I would. This is the finest restaurant in town, and I am proud as can be to bring my out-of-town visitors here - even the ones from LA and New York. I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by guilyn m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi has it all-- and never disappoints. The food is incredible. The ambiance is fabulous. The prices are-- well, pricey-- but worth every penny. Even for those that aren't huge fans of sushi-- you'll…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Overpriced and snob friendly

I love sushi and eat it more than any other food, so i was excited to check out this place known as the best in Austin. The food was borderlined good and very good . But the price was unreal for very small...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I head out for sushi in my new hometown, South Lake Tahoe, I invariably make comparisons to Uchi. There is no sushi meal on this planet that compares to the experience at Uchi. There is no…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dennise d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Uchi, oh, Uchi. I asked myself if I really need do a review on Austin's most famous Japanese inspired American fusion restaurant? Maybe I do.I like this place, but to be honest, I do not like paying…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alon B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Honestly, I'm not sure why I'm writing this review. If the first 200 reviews telling you that this is the best sushi in Austin and perhaps Texas haven't convinced you to go, nothing will. Having said…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I finally made it to Uchi. It almost seems a wasted trip, since Uchi seems to be a combination of two things that you might strive for in a 2nd-to-4th date if you're trying to get serious and are…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to Uchi for the first time last night. Of course it was scrum-didly-uptious. Started with sashimi-goat cheese something-or-other. The sashimi melted in my mouth. I loved that many of the rolls…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Danny V.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi is truly the place to be if you are a sushi lover. They have a great drink and wine selection, and it all compliments the high grade sushi that you can get there most any night. But like any…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bryan n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi is a great fusion Japanese hot spot. The food is so good that whenever we eat there we talk about it for days to come. I have taken several Japanese clients there and they are always surprisingly…
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Larina C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi means "house" in Japanese which is so apt for this quaint red house. It is definitely one of my all time favorite restaurants in the country. Chef Tyson Cole really does a top notch job on his…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by K A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Uchi is so chic! I love the decor! The food is excellent as well, but if you are craving traditional sushi don't go! The chef has put his own creative touch to the menu which works oh so well! They…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uchi is incredible. Really. My birthday was the perfect opportunity to determine if it was hype or if Uchi really is as awesome as everyone says. The conclusion? It is awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

5.0 of 5 stars. what a cute and DELICIOUS find! a hidden work of art in t