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Uchi
801 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
We are proud to announce... Chef Tyson Cole, winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Southwest--Thank you Uchi and Uchiko family and friends for your support! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uchi showcases the culinary talents of executive chef and sushi master Tyson Cole, winner of the "best new chef in America 2005" by Food and Wine magazine. His exciting menu expands on the Japanese tradition with new flavors and influences. Uchi means "house," and like many sushi bars in Japan, Uchi is located in a refurbished old home. Its vibrant design adds a fresh dimension to the neighborhood and has been warmly received by Austin's diverse dining crowd. Uchi accepts a very limited number of reservations and reserves the majority of the dining room for walk-in availability. Most seating is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. All parties must be complete before being seated.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street: Barton Springs
Austin, TX 78704
We are proud to announce... Chef Tyson Cole, winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Southwest--Thank you Uchi and Uchiko family and friends for your support! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uchi showcases the culinary talents of executive chef and sushi master Tyson Cole, winner of the "best new chef in America 2005" by Food and Wine magazine. His exciting menu expands on the Japanese tradition with new flavors and influences. Uchi means "house," and like many sushi bars in Japan, Uchi is located in a refurbished old home. Its vibrant design adds a fresh dimension to the neighborhood and has been warmly received by Austin's diverse dining crowd. Uchi accepts a very limited number of reservations and reserves the majority of the dining room for walk-in availability. Most seating is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. All parties must be complete before being seated.
Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Private Lot
Cross Street: Barton Springs
15 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 15 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(2)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(10)
- special occasion(8)
- hot spot(6)
- romantic(6)
- neighborhood gem(2)
- great for outdoor dining(1)
Uchi Reviews List
Review 1 for Uchi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful experience all around
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful experience all around"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2004
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Review 2 for Uchi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fresh Food & Fantastic Staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Uchi was outstanding! I have boycotted fish in Austin because I can never find it fresh, but I loved everything I ate here! My boyfriend and I will definitely dine again. If you go, ask for Chester! He's the best!"
Dined on 01/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 3 for Uchi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
smaller space with a south
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"smaller space with a south austin vibe......innovative sushi"
Dined on 01/15/2013
2010
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Review 4 for Uchi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not as good as it used to be
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In the past we loved coming to uchi. Lately, over the past year or so, I feel that the quality and the attention to detail has slipped. Uchi used to be #1 on my list of restaurants to go to in Austin. Now I feel that there are at least 2-3 restaurants I would prefer before uchi. I think it will be a while before we go back."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
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Review 5 for Uchi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Soooo delicious!! Highly recommend!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Soooo delicious!! Highly recommend!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Uchi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Incredible food and service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First impressions - the valet was extremely curt and unfriendly, so much so that we opted to self-park. The hostess was efficient but seemed a bit cold. We arrived a few minutes early for our 7:15 reservation but had to wait until almost 7:30 to be seated. So, first impressions were not that great.
Everything improved once we were seated, luckily. Outstanding customer service by all wait and bus staff, with everyone taking the time to explain each dish as they brought it out. All the food was fantastic and well prepared. I felt the food was overpriced, even for sushi standards, though.
Also, I wished they'd had a full bar instead of just beer and wine."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Uchi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow, who would have thought
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wow, who would have thought the best restaurant in Austin Texas is a Japanese restaurant.
This place lived up to all the hype."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Uchi
Based on the average of (8) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.9
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic