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The Best Sushi Restaurants in Austin

Oh so fresh Japanese fish

by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated
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by Nadia Chaudhury and Erin Russell Updated

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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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 (at Silver Creek Dr), Austin, TX 78727
(512) 821-9472
(512) 821-9472

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Tare

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One of Austin’s newer omakases, this North Austin restaurant within the North Star neighborhood focuses on meshing Japanese, South Texan, and Mexican flavors and ingredients throughout its kappo-style Japanese menu. Helmed by chef Michael Carranza and pastry chef Danielle Martinez, expect nigiri and small plates such as mesquite-smoked ocean trout with Texas wildflower honey or salsa macha brushed atop bluefin tuna, all in an elegant space hidden within an office building. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services.

12414 Alderbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78758

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 Boulevard, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666

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Ichiban

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Seek out the Allandale sushi bar with traditional 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 hand rolls. 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

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Choo Sando Omakase

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While most people know the very casual Rosedale restaurant for its great Japanese sandwiches, its sushi box selection isn’t to be missed. The array often features exquisite pieces of fish such as bluefin tuna, salmon, and scallops. Preorders can be placed online; takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

5222 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Komé

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Owners of the popular but defunct Sushi A-Go-Go turned the trailer into this North Loop restaurant, which serves up unique rolls, like the Texas Surf and Turf, an ode to the state made with shrimp tempura and hanger steak; 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 Boulevard, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700

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Craft Omakase

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Austin is blessed with so many great omakases, and this Rosedale restaurant is among them. Run by Uchiko alum, the Japanese restaurant focuses on letting ingredients shine, per the name, through its nigiri, small dishes, and drinks. Think octopus with a touch of citrus or bluefin tuna topped with a dollop of caviar. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services. 

4400 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78756
(512) 887-8889
(512) 887-8889

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Tsuke Edomae

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Chef Michael Che is behind one of the best immersive omakase experiences in Austin, hands down. It’s best to secure reservations the day for this tiny eight-seat sushi bar in Mueller the second bookings become available — unless there’s a rare opening in the waitlist. The meals focus on edomae-style sushi, which is largely unadorned. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services.

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

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Musashino Sushi Dokoro

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The sushi stalwart’s home in West Campus is the perfect setting for 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 (W 29th St), Austin, TX 78705
(512) 795-8593
(512) 795-8593

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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 omakases that are just 45 minutes long, both of which are wonderful. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person; book omakase reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services with outdoor areas available for hand rolls.

1023 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 520-4004
(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. The yakitori and specials are especially fun too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

514 Medina St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 770-6880
(512) 770-6880

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Toshokan

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The East Austin Japanese restaurant is back on East Fourth, now operating within a mini-golf-course venue (!!!). And yes, it 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 $160, rounded out by excellent sakes and cocktails. Reservations have to be booked online; there are indoor dine-in services.

807 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Uchi & Uchiko

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Uchi and Uchiko are classic Austin Japanese restaurants for good reason. Both have some of the best, most inventive sushi in the city. Prepare to spend money or opt for the more budget-friendly sake social hour. Takeout orders can be placed online (Uchi, Uchiko); there are DoorDash deliveries (Uchi, Uchiko); and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
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Soto South

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Rolls at this Japanese restaurant with two locations — one in South Lamar and the other up in Cedar Park — run the gamut from decadent with salmon with shaved truffles to simple but dependable nigiri. Takeout orders can be placed online; both locations have indoor dine-in services and South Lamar has a patio.

1100 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 2115, Austin, Texas 78704

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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. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1303 S Congress Ave (at James St), Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8081
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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. There are two other locations, one in Cedar Park and the other in Rosedale. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are Uber Eats deliveries; and there are indoor dine-in services.

7101 W Highway 71, Austin, TX 78735
(512) 382-0968
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Tomodachi Sushi

4101 W Parmer Ln (at Silver Creek Dr), 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 (at Silver Creek Dr), Austin, TX 78727
(512) 821-9472
(512) 821-9472

Tare

12414 Alderbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78758

One of Austin’s newer omakases, this North Austin restaurant within the North Star neighborhood focuses on meshing Japanese, South Texan, and Mexican flavors and ingredients throughout its kappo-style Japanese menu. Helmed by chef Michael Carranza and pastry chef Danielle Martinez, expect nigiri and small plates such as mesquite-smoked ocean trout with Texas wildflower honey or salsa macha brushed atop bluefin tuna, all in an elegant space hidden within an office building. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services.

12414 Alderbrook Dr, Austin, TX 78758

Ichi-Umi Sushi

9503 Research Boulevard, 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 Boulevard, TX 78759
(512) 795-8666
(512) 795-8666

Ichiban

7310 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Seek out the Allandale sushi bar with traditional 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 hand rolls. 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

Choo Sando Omakase

5222 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

While most people know the very casual Rosedale restaurant for its great Japanese sandwiches, its sushi box selection isn’t to be missed. The array often features exquisite pieces of fish such as bluefin tuna, salmon, and scallops. Preorders can be placed online; takeout orders can be placed in person or online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

5222 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78756

Komé

5301 Airport Boulevard, TX 78751

Owners of the popular but defunct Sushi A-Go-Go turned the trailer into this North Loop restaurant, which serves up unique rolls, like the Texas Surf and Turf, an ode to the state made with shrimp tempura and hanger steak; 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 Boulevard, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
(512) 712-5700

Craft Omakase

4400 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78756

Austin is blessed with so many great omakases, and this Rosedale restaurant is among them. Run by Uchiko alum, the Japanese restaurant focuses on letting ingredients shine, per the name, through its nigiri, small dishes, and drinks. Think octopus with a touch of citrus or bluefin tuna topped with a dollop of caviar. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services. 

4400 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite 102, Austin, Texas 78756
(512) 887-8889
(512) 887-8889

Tsuke Edomae

4600 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723

Chef Michael Che is behind one of the best immersive omakase experiences in Austin, hands down. It’s best to secure reservations the day for this tiny eight-seat sushi bar in Mueller the second bookings become available — unless there’s a rare opening in the waitlist. The meals focus on edomae-style sushi, which is largely unadorned. Book reservations online; there are indoor dine-in services.

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

Musashino Sushi Dokoro

2905 San Gabriel St (W 29th St), Austin, TX 78705

The sushi stalwart’s home in West Campus is the perfect setting for 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 (W 29th St), Austin, TX 78705
(512) 795-8593
(512) 795-8593

Uroko

1023 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721

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

1023 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721
(512) 520-4004
(512) 520-4004

Fukumoto

514 Medina St, Austin, TX 78702

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. The yakitori and specials are especially fun too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services.

514 Medina St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 770-6880
(512) 770-6880

Toshokan

807 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702

The East Austin Japanese restaurant is back on East Fourth, now operating within a mini-golf-course venue (!!!). And yes, it 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 $160, rounded out by excellent sakes and cocktails. Reservations have to be booked online; there are indoor dine-in services.

807 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702

Uchi & Uchiko

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Uchi and Uchiko are classic Austin Japanese restaurants for good reason. Both have some of the best, most inventive sushi in the city. Prepare to spend money or opt for the more budget-friendly sake social hour. Takeout orders can be placed online (Uchi, Uchiko); there are DoorDash deliveries (Uchi, Uchiko); and there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-4808
(512) 916-4808

Soto South

1100 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 2115, Austin, Texas 78704

Rolls at this Japanese restaurant with two locations — one in South Lamar and the other up in Cedar Park — run the gamut from decadent with salmon with shaved truffles to simple but dependable nigiri. Takeout orders can be placed online; both locations have indoor dine-in services and South Lamar has a patio.

1100 South Lamar Boulevard, Suite 2115, Austin, Texas 78704

Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen

1303 S Congress Ave (at James St), 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. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

1303 S Congress Ave (at James St), Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-8081
(512) 444-8081

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Eurasia Sushi Bar & Seafood

7101 W Highway 71, Austin, TX 78735

The pan-Asian menu of the Oak Hill restaurant includes a stellar sushi selection, from nigiri to rolls. There are two other locations, one in Cedar Park and the other in Rosedale. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are Uber Eats deliveries; and there are indoor dine-in services.

7101 W Highway 71, Austin, TX 78735
(512) 382-0968
(512) 382-0968

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