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Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner!
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Sushi, Japanese, Seafood, Asian
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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.
3.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the ambiance here. The sushi is good and the presentation is A-plus. However, I left the place still hungry and had already spent a small fortune. Maybe I just eat a lot?! However,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I had been to Uchi once before, about 2 years ago. We thought the place was fantastic. The service was some of the best I've ever experienced. Each item was served serially with almost no...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't really think this restaurant needs yet another 5 star review to confirm how fabulous it is but I can't really help myself. INCREDIBLE. I have eaten sushi in a lot of different places from...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, I really don't get the hype either.Went to high school in Tokyo so trust me, I've tried sushi.I give it 2 stars for creativity and presentation and another for flavor; but for the price, you...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place is overdone. Uchi is completely overhyped. The traditional sushi and sashimi are adequate, but nothing to get crazy about. The fusion sushi is tacky and will likely appeal...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in Austin. A must try. The prices are higher than many other sushi places, but you get what you pay for! Our waiter was awesome and after his first couple of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Deservedly one of the "hot" restaurants in Austin. So delicious, so fresh - I was skeptical about getting sushi in Central Texas, but boy was I wrong.I passed this place many times to and from work,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Me like!
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. I'm not going to repeat what every has said here, but I will say it's even better than Nobu. Yes, that's right. The celebrity-owned Nobu falls...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is creative, tasty and comes pretty close to blowing your head off. Executive Chef Tyson Cole is probably a 15th degree blackbelt. Have you ever seen a bout between 15th degree blackbelts?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sat outside recently for a few drinks. High drink prices and very small pours. Excruciatingly slow and indifferent service. Had to practically beg (3 times) for a check. Have always enjoyed the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This only gets four stars because I've had better sushi - in better cities. Uchi is by far the best in Austin.I would highly recommend this place if you have time, aren't in a rush, and aren't...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited Uchi several times, and each dinner seems to get better and better. At most sushi restaurants I stick with a few select entrees to stay safe, but at Uchi I've tried a number of different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst experience ever!!!! We had reservations and just because we added one more person, they made us wait for an hour and a half. Food is ok but management is horrible!!! There are better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rarely does a food place garner 5 stars - so Uchi only gets 4. I've been there twice - both birthday celebrations - and was unable to make reservations. Some sort of strugglefest because I made them...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Some things in life are worth planning for. Retirement. Marriage. Add Uchi to that list. While some restaurants give you a great meal, Uchi always yields a great experience.They chefs here know...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it was amazing sushi.. I was turned onto the place by a local who suggested it was the best sushi in town. I've only had sushi at 3 of the places in Austin, but this is definitely the best of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Austin hands down and actually not too overpriced. I've heard that this place has been regarded nationally as one of the best but I'm not really quite sure about that. I give it 4 stars...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We are of the same thought as others who used to love Uchi, but have noticed a recent decline in quality. We agreed to the hour wait because we have thoroughly enjoyed our Uchi experiences in the...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try the foie gras! It's like a custard made of happiness and joy.We had no trouble finding seats at the bar, even though the restaurant was hoppin'.Dinner was: UrchinSpicy tuna rollYellowtail...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a newcomer to Uchi and the last few experiences have left such a bad taste in my mouth that I felt it may be helpful to others to know why I am giving it such a bad review. While the taste...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Magically delicious.Three visits in five days. My only suggestion: Plan ahead - make your reservations early, as obtaining a seat at peak hour can be difficult as Uchi is often fully booked.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not inexpensive, but I try to get the omakase when I go. They'll just bring you several courses, and you just have to trust the chef. It never, ever disappoints. There's always something to...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really have much to add to the other reviewers raving about Uchi. I just got back from my second trip there and wanted to add my voice in support and thanks for such a delicious meal. The 10...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Finally made it to Uchi.. it was everything we'd been told and more.. The Zero sen roll was out of this world. Service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable too. . will...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Umami is the fifth taste, and the hardest to describe. Sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. It is like savory...but not..." Last night while sitting at the sushi bar listening to an old college...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH. EM. GEE. So I did Uchi many, many moons ago, when my palette wasn't as refined. I thought it was okay. Boy was I wrong.The host was gracious enough to recommend his favorites-- I like to ask,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, ok...We all know how amazing Uchi is. It's been my solid standard for inventive, amazing cuisine since it opened. And, living down the street gives the restaurant a sort-of neighborhood...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Precious and too Precious both at the same time . What recession ?? You just would not guess that anything is going on with the economy when you come here. This is where everyone comes to blow the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Due to the August/September/October birthdays for a majority of my friends, we have started a bit of a "supper club" where we choose restaurants for our birthdays that we wouldn't normally indulge in....
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no longer a vegan thanks to Uchi.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know! I know! You're thinking, "How in the world could she give this place 2 stars? Everyone who is anyone looves this place!" True. True. But here's why: I've experienced better. Seriously. (Better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong, the food was phenomenal. But I called and made reservations, then again later in the week to confirm and the reservation was lost. So the hostess said she'd put me on the 'wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now.....I guess I had these out of the ordinary expectations.....I am from California and have had my fair share of AMAZING Sushi, so that's what I was expecting. It was good, but...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It didn't live up to the hype for me. Food was ok and their was a lot of strange stuff.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic food, and although it is expensive (it's sushi!) it's worth every penny. The place is small and comfortable, the Hot Rock dish is a lot of fun, and the rolls are some of the best I've had.Be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! I tried about 12 things last time I went and was full for about 2 days!!! Everything was fantastic and our waitress was great. We ate too much, drank too much, and spent too much, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to give Uchi only 3 stars, but I can't justify giving it more even though I WANT to. The place itself is great as well as the service, but let's talk about the food.I just wasn't wowed by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went with some friends for dinner. Reservations were not possible and so we waited about 30 minutes on the patio on a Friday night (not so bad really). I've had some good sushi before, but damn,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took me 2 years to finally go to Uchi. It was dumb to wait this long I know.So I went on my birthday- and we went a little early to engage in the "happy" hour (quite poor, but I will take what I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fanfrickintastic! The food is worth every penny spent - we just kept ordering off the menu - the hot rock was amazing, the scallops absolutely melted in my mouth. Great service, good wine menu, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, I do eat here often...the only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because I believe people just "think" they like it only because everybody else does and it is somewhat of an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I were dying I would want to eat here for my last meal. I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered there. Everyone should try to the crudo & if you're not sure what to get next, just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually scared off by restaurants that have a uber-yuppie vibe. But I was recommended to this restaurant by some friends that I trust know good sushi, so I came.After the intial phase of getting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
IchokedonEVERYTHING.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
after my wonderful experience here last time, i just had to come back with my wife and my sister. this time, we sat in the booth and had an awesome waiter who took our orders and strategically...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kickin' it down a star due to very unflavorful sushi. Plus the portions (at least of the avo bake) seemed much smaller than before. Only down 1 star due to the stellar service and reduced bill when we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just got home from my dinner at Uchi. We dined on a Saturday night with reservations at 6:00 but we arrived at 5:20 and were seated immediately. It was not crowded when we arrived, but when we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking: sucks, there is this lot next to the establishment that is cramped, small and full due to the popularity of the restaurant. They offer valet parking...enough said about why alternative...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to the Austin area and have heard great things about Uchi. My boyfriend decided to bring me for my birthday and despite some of the reviews about their being a long wait, nothing like that for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is not without it's detractors. Yes it's expensive but good sushi is often expensive. There are long waits, but reservations are accepted before 7PM so make one or be willing to wait. It's a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What else really can be said about Uchi that already hasn't been said. We've been wanting to eat here since moving to Austin a year ago and finally made it happen for a special occasion. Uchi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Uchi twice now and both times they have exceeded my expectations. The first time I went, back in December, we had a group of 6 girls and tried tons of different things. I do not even...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
uchi sushi is so damn good i gotta do sign language when referring to it-speechless. first of all you gotta sit at the sushi bar. all that wining and dining at the dinner table is for pansies. went...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think Uchi hung the moon when it came to sushi in Austin- every time I've been there has been a wonderful experience. I was so disappointed during my last visit and will not go back anytime...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great meal, but Uchi is trying to do a bit too much. I love the idea of small plates, but holy hell, my date and I stopped at eight plates between us and I could have used a few more after...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! Uchi probably has the freshest and best fish you will find in Austin. The menu has selections that are always available and the specials change daily. The specials are always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am sorry to say I am not a fan. I love sushi but there is something about a celebrity sushi chef that turns me off. I don't want to see the chef behind the counter glad handing every cool dude that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi: A Japanese restaurant as delicious as I am black.I'm not going to go into much detail, but his place is crazy delicious and has a cool ambiance to it.Server was also really good too. Double pits...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quality of sushi was probably 5 stars, but portions (for the price) and service were more like 1-2 stars. Glad I experienced Uchi and enjoyed several dishes, but probably won't go out of my way to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is ok, nothing special in terms of food. If it were in NY or LA it would be an average neighborhood sushi joint. To wait hours for over-priced, mediocre food - I don't get it. If your looking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been preparing for this review for so long but I didn't want to tackle it until I had tried Nobu. Why Nobu? I feel like it is a "premier" sushi restaurant and with creative offerings of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Got the omakase and was not worth the cost or the experience. The food was creative yes, but not in a way where all the ideas burst together in a new flavor experience that comes together as one....
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The fish quality is the best in Austin, and the dishes are very creative. However the wait and price kept it from a 5 star, definitely a place for a special occasion where time is not an issue.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was the one restaurant that everyone told us we HAD to go to when we told people we were moving to Austin, and the one place everyone asked us if we had gone to when they found out we were new to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi means house in Japanese and this is an appropriate name for this restaurant, which appears to have been built from an old house on South Lamar. When you first enter, there is a bar on your left...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**I REALLY wanted to give this place 5 stars....but I just couldn't!** Everything about this place screams 5 stars from our skillful and friendly itamae, the food, the drink and the ambiance/decor....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
what's the big deal with this place? i think a lot of people go here just so they can feel really cool. this would be a fun dining experience if you didn't have to spend a month's rent on dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When you think Austin, you think bbq and beer. Who knew Austin had great Sushi? First off, the restaurant is very comfortable, and looked like you were walking into a friend's house. We ordered a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For me, Uchi sits way above every other Austin restaurant, and I'm not just talking about sushi or Asian fusion. Here you'll find a combination of outstanding and interesting food, great service, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without comparison in Austin! From the waitstaff to the ambiance to the food and delivery, Uchi has it all. I have been here several times and highly recommend doing the tasting menu at least once. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best and most creative sushi in town. I don't even mind the wait or the crowd because of the food, which I can't say for other "it" places in town. Good job Tyson.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I mean come on people, do you really think you can do better than this in Austin? Don't cloud your mind with trying to pick something off of the menu as it will only frustrate you - Just let your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order raw...the cooked food was excellent but the raw fish from the cold menu and sushi are unbelievable!!! I was there during happy hour so it was quiet (which I'm reading is a big complaint) and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The waiter... John...loved him.... a perfect example of a perfect waiter. The food..loved it.. all of the cold raw dishes....excellente!!Foxtail glove Sake... perfecto.Overall experience, muy...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While the food is excellent and creatively presented, it is simply too crowded and loud for my tastes. I like my sushi dinners, usually with girlfriends, to be soothing and extended, plenty of time...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten sushi/sashimi at restaurants like Ono in NYC and Tao in Vegas. Nope. No go. No thanks. I get by with California rolls and tempura rolls. UNTIL NOW. It was wonderful. I love great sushi. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review guest stars my dad since I don't eat sushi. He travels to Japan a few times a year for work and loves sushi, so Uchi was an obvious choice for dinner when he recently visited Austin. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At Uchi, there are givens. You will wait--ours was an hour and a half. There will be scenesters--we were entertained in particular by a black-clad lad whose bleach-tipped hair on the right side of his...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn fabulous. We got the omakase, which is 10 courses and about $100 a head. It was yummy, but if I were to go back, I would order a la carte. There were too many things on the menu that I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't actually eat here because they fudged the amount of time our party would wait. We were told on the phone that a table would be available, but were given the run-around when we got there. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best restaurant I have ever eaten in. I have eaten in 4 and 5 star restaurants around our Planet, this still wins.The chef conducts your tongue as if it is a symphony orchestra.Excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The list for Uchi:1. Very noisy. - I couldn't hear my fiance from across the table.2. Bad service.3. Sushi was served out of order.4. Sushi that was supposed to be served hot was served at room temp....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I am ready to throw down some $$$ on the best sushi in Austin, this is where I will go.
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi in Austin. A tad pricey to be my regular sushi joint, but best in Austin hands down
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot even *attempt* to count how many times I've been to uchi in the last 4 years. It's a foodie fun time staple. You just cannot go wrong. This is how I roll at uchi:While waiting for the 2 hour...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can still taste Uchi by memory. I've been ruined. Even really good food isn't as good anymore. My beau & I went for our anniversary. We did have to wait for about 90 minutes, but I have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
solid delicious sushi. great sake. $80ish for two people if you go even semi-big on ordering though. the wait is never as bad as everyone who wants to make sure you know they've been there before...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi in the US. I usually go before 7pm to get 1/2 price sushi and sake. The last time I went they mixed up my reservations and I started to leave. The manager came our and asked us to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi I have ever had, period. The scallop sushi with avacado is outstanding as is the avo bake. Shag roll is also good.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
easily the best sushi and possibly one of the better all around dinners I've ever had...we had 5 1/2 bottles of sake... $98 each... but goddamn it was some of the best I've had(of course the markup is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi in Austin? Actually yes. We lucked out and had a table shortly after ordering drinks at the bar on a Sunday night around 8:40pm. Based on the reviews here as walk-ins we got lucky. The ambiance...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overall: World class cuisine in Austin. The food is awesome and really high quality. if you love Japanese food done with a gastro-flair this is an un-missable spot.... HOWEVER.... Uchi's popularity...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the architecture and interior design of Uchi. I went to a birthday celebration and we all enjoyed it. I tried the tuna which was good. I do not eat sushi that often but it's good to try for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi I have ever had. I lived in Chicago for many years and there are tons of great sushi restaurants there - Uchi is as good or better than any of them. Love that place but hate the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is what I'm talking about. I've been reading about Tyson Cole's Uchi restaurant for a good while now, so I made it a top priority to finally get my ass over there to check it out when I was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing sushi. The best I have had in Austin!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Shag me. Again." she said, and with those magic words we shared a few moment of heaven. Yeah baby. Much like 1970's carpet and bad porno dialogue, Uchi has a quintessential Je nais sais quoi about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best food I've ever had In Texas. The wait was insanely long. Maybe it seems that way because I got to this place after 8 hours of driving on a road trip.The price was extremely...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is wildly overrated. The food may be inventive but is still pretty average, especially when you take into account the asking price for most dishes. Many better options in Austin with half the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who loves good food, I REALLY love Uchi. The best way to experience this restaurant, in my opinion, is to tell your waiter/waitress to bring you the best stuff and then just tell them when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll be short since there are already a ton of reviews. Wish I'd come here sooner. Can't wait to come back. Next time, I'll make reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Agggg. So, last time I made it out of Uchi without spending a fortune. Last night, not so much. To go cheap: Order exactly what you want at one time, eat it, and be done.To get the experience (re: pay...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I started getting super annoyed with all the rave reviews this place continues to get from everyone I know... HOWEVER, I just let myself in on this secret last weekend and I can't be 100% certain, but...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I tried sushi in high school--I did not like it so I havent eaten it since. After so many years, I decided to give it another go and not base it solely on that one experience and I wanted to come to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food and service has always been great. But stay away from anything that is spelt "Krab" (as opposed to "crab"). According to our waiter, krab is made with miscellaneous seafood and doesn't have any...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was long distance with my boyfriend, and the first time I came to town to visit him once we were "official", he took me to Uchi to impress me.Which it did! It was an incredible restaurant. If...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is excellent. It has been around now for a few years and the food is truly exceptional, some of the best Japanese fusion food I've had. I think one of the things that comes with Uchi being...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I know about Tyson Cole. He's awesome and a legend before I had ever been to this restaurant. I have to say it completely lived up to and even went beyond my expectations. We had the BEST...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is not just food; it's an eating experience. There have been complaints about Uchi involving the wait and the prices. See the bottom portion of my review for tips on how to dine at Uchi on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best restaurant in Austin, in my opinion. PROS:-the food-the drinks-the atmosphere-the staffCONS--ok, it can get expensiveI would suggest the following: make reservations, dont valet, get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one my favorite Japanese restaurants around, the prices are high but the service and quality match those of Urasawa in LA and Nobu in NYC. Remember, this isn't just a sushi house. One of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best food I've ever had BUT it loses a 1/2 a star for snootiness and another 1/2 for insainly long wait to get in. Whenever a 19 year old hostess gives me an arrogant attitude it sours...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband (a professional chef) and I have been here a few times. The first trip we sat at a lovely table and ordered the tasting menu. It was okay.. the fish was delightful, but the ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, I can't believe I forgot to review this one. I went a while back, and I had really high expectations. My friend and I went starving, which is not a good idea unless you want to blow a fortune....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this restaurant is really wow. Its quality is comparable to, or surpassing, some of the best creative eclectic modern restaurants in LA, where I lived until recently.I removed 1 star for two...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are certain words that you just don't really see going together all that well, and I feel that a very good example of this is "sushi" and "Texas". Or "sushi" and "anywhere landlocked", for that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How could you not love Uchi? The space is gorgeous, the service is impeccable and the food is amazing. Even on my last visit (a Monday night) the place was packed. Is there ever a slow night at Uchi?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pros:- great service.- nice sake selection.- food is good, and well-presented.cons:- overpriced. way overpriced. i dropped well over a hundred dollars there having dinner with my wife and left...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi falls into my top 3 favorite restaurants in Austin. This place is absolutely AMAZING! The name might sound familiar to you if you're a Food Network/Iron Chef-a-holic like I am...Pros:- The food!-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy expensive, but I just love this place. It really is that good. When we left last time at 9pm there was a no wait, so if you can go late you won't wait nearly as long.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is absolutley one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The atmosphere:very cool - good music and decor, and the service was great as well. The Food:The sushi was delicious, and I especially...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be aware that Uchi is not traditional Japanese sushi but more of Japanese fusion. Nonetheless, it is Japanese fusion done right. Going to Uchi is more of an experience than anything else. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what all the hype about this place is. I understand is chic and hip but I don't get it. I got the smallest portions of nigiri I have ever got anywhere, the were barely bigger than my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great atmosphere. wonderful imaginative dishes.love the chef's tasting menu. great wine list.
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Utterly fabulous and memorable.Tips:1. Make a reservation on OpenTable.com in advance to avoid a wait. We were actually seated 15 minutes earlier than our reservation time. If it's a special occasion,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To enjoy your Uchi experience, please remember to check your patience at the door. You can wait for your table at their outside patio area, under the heat lamps with a bottle of bubbly.Now onto our...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tyson rocks! I love this place every time I go here. great rolls, sashimi and sushi. avoid the suggested kobe beef on the hot rock thing, it isn't worth the money. stay with fish.if you like great...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First and foremost, dining at Uchi requires the proper mentality: you must prepare yourself for great flavors matched with exquisite ingredients. At a price that reflects the unique experience, it is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is ok but I wasn't impressed. I think people like the name and reputation of Uchi. Maybe its a place to be seen before you hit the downtown scene but its not for me. It was way to packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am embarrassed to admit, as a native Austinite and sushi fan, that I had never been to Uchi before tonight. It was fantastically delightful. The service was unparalleled - completely attentive but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is not your typical traditional sushi restaurant. The style of sushi reminds me of chic sushi with modern flavors similar to nobu and hip NY restaurants. Uchi restaurant has unique flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm convinced--uchi is fantastically amazing. when we first arrived, it seemed a bit loud, but i guess with such a small space and so many tables/people, you have to expect that. although it did seem...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
More scene than substance!After 5 visits in practically all manner of dining experiences- large group, sushi bar, small group, business diner and romantic date the summary reads like this:Wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellence in Austin!I'm a true fan of anything and everything involving good sushi, and Uchi is an oasis compared to the local places in Austin that i've experienced so far. I see alot of mention to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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Amazing restaurant with amazing food every time. Try everything when you go (not just the stuff that doesn't scare you). The people watching is fun when you have to wait outside and the servers and cocktail...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going on a bitch out for any restaurant who features about endangered species.Uchi has has 3 dishes featuring bluefin tuna
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good, but lately I'd say it is overrated. The impeccable service, high quality fish, and innovative dishes used to make this my favorite sushi place in Austin. Since the original head chef left, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent fish, impeccable service, buzzing atmosphere. We had a fun dinner at Uchi. The fish dependent dishes were great. The sauce dependent dishes were ok. We spent way too much money on dinner for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! The wait sucks but the weather was nice so it wasn't that big of a deal. Desserts were interesting and fun. Prices were a little rough but for a night out away from the kids and plenty of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible service, food tookk over an hour, waiters dissapeared and could not be found, food was good but restraunt ruined the night, would be hard to get me to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We've waited as long as 1.5 hours for our reservation at this place, but we did NOT mind AT ALL. Besides, they serve you free appetizers while you wait anyway. Sometimes, they'll serve you things...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it's expensive. Yes it tastes incredible.My wife took me here for my birthday dinner this week and we got the Omakase. While I like a little bit heartier fare for my fine dining experiences, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love sushi and I'm in love with Uchi. I feel somewhat spoiled now having eaten there because there is no comparison to any other sushi restaurant around town. Their presentation, flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have been coming here for a while now, but this is my first review of the place. It is very consistent and the wait is always long (1-2hours). They make up for it by having a very nice outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pumpkin tempura. that's all you need to know. we had to order another round to end the meal. the sushi was fresh, the wait staff was superb - very friendly, made recommendations. yes, it's pricey but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, hate that it's difficult to get a reservation. I am not a sushi fan. I am one of those sushi orderers who ask the waiter "what do you recommend for those of us who do not like raw seafood"...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like I wrote in the Uchi thread, as good as the place is, it seems that there's a lot of hype. I think it's because Austinites feel like Uchi has helped our town "arrive" on the national foodie...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Uchi a 4.5 for experience, a 1 for value, and a 4 for food which gives an average of a 3 star overallThe servers are really good. Without a doubt, the best service I've had in Austin....
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! The freshest fish I have ever had. This is not your usual run-of-the-mill sushi place. The "hot plates" and "cold plates" are tapas-style and really unique. For those on a budget, they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SHMUCHI !!!I used to not eat fish, then along came Uchi. The thought of eating squid sauce anywhere else would've made my stomach turn. But there's something about this place that makes me...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent trip to Austin, I tried Uchi. I absolutely loved the decor and left wanting to fly home and paint my ceiling baby blue. The food was pretty good too. I went to one other sushi place while...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is a really fast way to spend a hundred bucks and get very little gratification in return. Don't get me wrong: Uchi is good, but not THAT good. I have seen chicks drop their panties over this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Uchi is very good - I mean the hot rock beef and the cold tuna apps were amazing as was the individual sashimi and sushi - scallops and ells were amazing. The rolls were good but not the best I ever had....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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The food here is simply spectacular! The atmosphere is quite, yet modern and elegant. However, the food is unique and bold, offering parings and combinations that are surprising and delicious! Try the brie...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For me Uchi takes presentation, creativity and flavor combination within Japanese cuisine to a new level. We got the tasting menu (10 courses that night) and every dish (hold maybe the shrimp) was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the tasting menu. Best food I've had in Austin and one of the best meals I've had in my life. Only issue is the wait on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent food. service has been hit or miss. i am impressed with the repeated innovation found here. bold moves like the hot rock or the candied garlic have put this place on Austin's must list. if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just the best, nothing compares, in Austin at least.Went there last night again. The shag roll is always a favorite but also loved one of the specials - I think it was called the Hamachi Cure.
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure what else I can add on top of 173 almost entirely glowing reviews of this place, but it all comes down to consistency. The food is ALWAYS amazing. The service is ALWAYS spot-on. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have fallen in love with Uchi again. For some reason, I only seem to make it over here during music festivals. And on the Friday of ACL, I managed to get a table in under an hour.I always have to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely a good place to try. Good and not so good. We had the bluefin appetizer which was divine as well as the pork belly appetizer that my boyfriend loved. The sushi was sub-par....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it short since they're not lacking reviews.Make reservations. Get a couple bottles of Takara Nigori sake ($15) - it's cheap and good. You'll be looking for a bottle to keep at home...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
no one has mentioned the best thing on the menu!it is a mouthgasm and love at first bite! * SHAG ROLL * remember it. order it. love it. that is all.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
I credit my fellow Yelpers for this one. Thank you!Austin? Good sushi? I would never believe it.Here I come; like the legendary man from mountain wielding the sharpest samurai sword (my palate) and an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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Wow. Maybe you should go explain to Mr. Cole what a rainbow roll is. I'm...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so delectableun effing believableoff the chart delish
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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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. the food is phenomenal. the food is orgasmic. i started at kyoto 8 years...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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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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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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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi = awesomebut 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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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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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.(b) It's the best restaurant I've been to in Austin.(c) It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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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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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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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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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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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic.All the reviews that slam this place for Sushi... Well, understandable.$9 for a single piece of Tuna Bluefish Nigiri is a little insane. Then they come out and they are half the size of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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... hmmmif i could overdose on uchi... i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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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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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.A great price (considering the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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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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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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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.-you may bring your own...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3.0 of 5 stars.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good: :: the service. top-notch. i'd hope so, for what you are paying here! :: they come by with appetizers for when it is super busy and there are a lot of people waiting. may be your only...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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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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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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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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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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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...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good, very expensive (at least by Austin standards).
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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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 ReservationsWhat kind...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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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. I used to love...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.Yes, the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a cute and DELICIOUS find! a hidden work of art in the plethora of bbq houses here in austin. trendy with an upscale but close friend feel, it is easy to indulge and let yourself go wild on all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is good - it's just so pricey and the portions are small. It is trendy and fun and make sure you dress up cute because everyone else is dressed up for Model Search 2000. The thin sliced raw beef...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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The service here was sub par and they don't take reservations so the it's a 45 minute wait on a Wed. I really enjoyed the food but due to the other factors I have not been back.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had many a meal at Sushi Samba (NYC), Japonais(CHI) and the like, but I have to say Uchi may better them all.You can choice to control your evening three different ways: 1. let the chef and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Went last week with my partner, this place is so much fun! Cooking on rocks! Sake in the wooden boxes! A lot of thought has been put into Uchi and it shows. I would not even know where to start with the food,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is awesome but the servings are so small that we drove straight to taco bell to cure our hunger pains.
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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If you love sushi this is the place. Run by one of the top chefs in the world you will not experience anything better. Very expensive
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best sushi experience I've had. This place does not disappoint!
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and the boyfriend spent the weekend in Austin and he was sweet enough to make reservations at this restaurant. Its such a cute cute spot! Looks like a little house hidden on the street. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the "hot" place in town. All the kids are doing Uchi. Everyone is raving about it. You absolutely must go. You're going to be blown away.Ok, when I hear that sort of crap I am ready for a) a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to hate this place. Trendy, ridiculous wait, expensive, schmuck patrons, but unfortunately the food is damn good. Best and most inventive sushi restaraunt in town, maybe even the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so i think i am not in the norm for this, we took our 9 year old there...(birthday celebration) ......her and her friend were awed by the wgayu cooked on the hot river rock...wow, pretty damn cool i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jeeeeeeez. I'm still reeling after last nights all out blitz at Uchi. I'd never been, and after all the hype, it was time to crush their pathetic rebellion. Wait...that was Star Wars. Damnit.Firstly,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best experience I have had in town at any restaurant, bar none. We were celebrating my birthday early with a saturday evening dinner at Uchi. Anticipating a wait, we settled in to a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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Uchi is like no other sushi restaurant I have ever been to. The server started off by saying, "If you want to order off the menu, you can do so. Otherwise, I can make some suggestions or just bring dishes I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving from NYC, this is the best restaurant I've been too, hands down. I have to say when I eat here I really don't miss the sushi from back on the East Coast. While I think it's a bit high in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The more places I eat in Austin the more I realize how great the food is here. Uchi is excellent! It's so fresh! You may have to work overtime to be able to afford it but it's well worth it. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you love an expensive sushi orgy and don't mind being hit on by swingers this is your new favorite sushi place. I kid you not the last 2 times I have eaten here, my now ex and I were invited by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is awesome...and we're sushi snobs.You have to try this place before 8pm on the weekends though!It fills up and you have to wait...and drink lots of sake, in our case.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my God. I just had the best birthday dinner ever. Imagine a parade of original, delectable, and beautifully presented dishes shared with an intimate group of wonderful friends and a bottle of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that I felt I was in a commercial. It might not have helped that there was a huge Panda sitting behind me the whole time. Well, where to begin. Holy Crap....I can now say I have had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a Tyson Cole opened place. Evidently he trained under some serious sushi chefs in his past life. No reservation meant an hour wait, but with a nice wine selection and genuine people to talk...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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I've read many of the reviews. The biggest complaints are from people who order items they expect from the typical boring Japanese place. Don't do that at Uchi! You don't come here for pieces of sushi on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't review the food because I don't like sushi. I lack refinement, a sophisticated palate, and an appreciation for exotic degustation. I'm also too old to believe this stuff is really safe if...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As someone who is doing her part to reduce the already diminishing fish population, I can tell you that Uchi exalts every piece of fish that will come across the plate (or nifty wooden plank or bowl...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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I thought this place was EXCELLENT! The food was very good and fun to eat. Our waitress did a wonderful job. She explained every dish that came out including how to eat it and what to expect. She did a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Didn't make reservation. My god, the waiting list is so long. Saw other friends there too. They left because they don't want to wait for one hour to get a table. The food is not as good as other...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good food, Incredible flavor combinations that one is not going to find anywhere else, but to me, the service is the problem. The service is nice, but a bit overbearing and condescending. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Most overrated restaurant in Austin. Bar none.Very expensive. ATTEMPTS to be a hip fusion place -- and fails. Finally, I don't know at which tempature YOU like your sushi served... but as far as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm Uchi. If you're looking for some awesome sushi that will practically melt in your mouth, you're looking for Uchi. I have only ever sat at the Sushi Bar, but I wouldn't do it any other way, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
See Deanna J.'s review below. I second that. We were a tad tipsy on sake, though, so don't take our word for it. Go and try it yourself. My only complaint--the Shag Roll had too much mayo sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came with business associates on my birthday last year. The meal was absolutely spectacular. I think between the six of us, at least one of everything on the menu was ordered (the bill reflected it,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took a very long time for me to write this review because I was afraid I would not do it justice. However, here it goes.....WOW! It is ORGASMIC! Short and simple.I have not had a meal which wooed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a pseudo-date, me and my girlfriend spent about $45 without alcohol. We weren't quite full, but the quality of the food is damn near perfect and very much worth it.HOWEVER, if you just want sushi,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best wallpaper in town! No one had mentioned this fact yet and it's about the only thing left to add. Yum...UCHI....
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sashimi, goat cheese, and Fuji apple with pumpkin seed oil! Cook your own steak on a hot rock! Blue fin tuna with dried cranberries and almonds. This is not your normal sushi place. Its an...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
go there. don't ask why just do it. oh...and don't forget to bring money.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you find Uchi too expensive I suggest you get a second job to afford your new habit. or, start cooking meth in your garage and selling it at a local truck stop or middle school.I am sure you can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure the reviews have covered all of the Uchi bases, but I just wanted to say how much I love it, too. Where else can you get a tako pop--a little octopus on a stick or eat flash-fried crabs...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my top fav restaurants in Austin and the World. Good food, atmosphere and service.It has gotten a little more expensive but still great.Related- to sushi restaurants (out of 5 possible stars)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is your place to get beautifully presented, one-of-a-kind absolutely fantastic sushi/Asian-esque food.It's expensive, yes, but worth every penny. Each time I have gone there, I've had at least...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No question
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes...I realize that this place has been reviewed to death and I admit that I haven't read the reviews, so I apologize for any redundancy.I give Uchi 4 1/2 stars...the minus 1/2 being the pricing (its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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This restaurant is GREAT! It's not like your traditional Japanese restaurant. Instead the restaurant offers more of an American fusion twist on Japanese food. The ambience is great, the service is excellent,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I died and went to foodie heaven. We arrived at 7:30pm on Mother's Day with no reservation. The wait was less than an hour, but we passed our time in the seating area outside. We figured if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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Coming from washington state, I'm kind of a sushi snob, but this place lives up to the hype. Everything was fresh and all the dishes were creative - had Omakasa style dinner with all chef's selections. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm...many reviews have been written about this place but I felt like I had to add my two cents on the matter - even though you'll be paying WAY more than that if you eat at this establishment -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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I loved this restaraunt. I lived in Tokyo for 6 months and desperately missed the fresh sushi. Uchi is innovative and has very fresh sashimi/sushi. Tyson Cole's inventive Japanese with a twist dishes are to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I waited so long to try this place. Truly a fab experience.I don't have much to add since all the other reviewers covered the main points. Classy, expensive (although Sarah M. is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What delights me about Uchi is their variety. There's truly a dish for everyone and I am happy to attest to this, as I live with a vegetarian and was raised on brownies and mac n cheese.Meticulous...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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The food here is incredible. The service is outstanding. But I find that the prices are too high for the portions that you get. You just get teeny little bits of food that cost a fortune. I can't ever seem to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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i've never had a bad experience at uchi. if the wait bothers you go early. they've got a great happy hour from 5 to 630 every day. and if you are planning to go in a big group i would go early if possible. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi Uchi Yay Yay YaaaI recently visited Austin for sxsw and upon landing expected my 10 day trip to consist of tex-mex, bbq and more bbq. Then one of my friends, a local resident told me he'd found a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi was as hyped of a restaurant as you could get. Tyson Cole, Executive Chef, has as many accolades as Uchi itself but the credit is well deserved. The first time I tried Uchi was with my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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My experience at Uchi has been an excellent one! You should expect a wait of about an hour, but this should fly by if you order a drink from the bar and enjoy the environment either inside or outside in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Uchi with a couple friends, and enjoyed the food. We ordered omakase, and I thought the quality of the fish was great. But I think the portions are too small, and some of the dishes seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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ive been a long time sushi bar regular here and have watched the restaurant grow into the busy trendy place it is now. ive always enjoyed the quality of the fish and the excellent service provided by their...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to Austin, I had no idea what Uchi was all about. I just needed to find a place for good sushi so was directed here with little to go on (including how chef Tyson Cole is one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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If the headline defines you, then this place isn't for you. UCHI is an amazing experience, but not if you are expecting a "supersized" meal. The experience is expensive, but certainly worth it. The menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!Food, amazing! Presentation, incredible! Service, top-notch! Price, reasonable!I will definitely go back again and again and again...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times, and I'm still not feeling the love.I keep thinking it's just me. Tons of people whom I'd consider big-time "foodies" whose opinion about restaurants I completely trust all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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Frankly, I was pretty underwhelmed by this place. The nigiri pieces were tiny and incredibly pricey. None of the bites left me feeling satisfied because the fish was sliced so paper thin. The wasabi was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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You've got to be kidding! This place is a pretentious joke! The quality of the sushi was good, but not the best I've had. I've lived in Seattle, San Francisco, and LA - heck even Atlanta had better! Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi restaurants in Austin.People will argue endlessly about the "best" sushi in town. Some say Mikado, some say Musashino, some say Uchi. Everyone has an opinion...I say Uchi is damn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is food as art, entertainment, and mind altering substance. I've eaten East and West coast sushi, as well as in Hawaii. I still might put the omakase at Nobu(NYC) slightly ahead of this, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the love everyone seems to have for this place. I hate to be the party pooper for the 5-star establishment, but seriously. Did everyone grow up in some teeny town in Arkansas where...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is one of the top five reasons I hope to someday make a decent amount of money. I LOVE this restaurant. The waitstaff is absolutely fantatistic. The food is almost inexplicably divine. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ooh Uchi! I love dining at Uchi. Everytime I go I have a wonderful experience and end up making a new friend or two! Don't feel like you have to take a date or go with a group of people. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Wow what a cool place. The decor, the food, the cool people, this place is the hotspot for sure. The food is top notch and exotic. Wish Uchi was cheaper so we could eat there all the time. Price doesn't slow...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uchi is an exceptional restaurant that would fare equally well in New York and San Francisco. I don't really get the "sushi in Texas?" quip made by several reviewers. Sure, California is coastal,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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This is a wonderful restaurant with great service and great food. Their hot food is almost even better than the sushi/sashimi. Very trendy. I highly recomment the taster menu, a little pricy, but worth every...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To eat a Uchi is to attain Sushi Nirvana (at least in Austin). I highly recommend eating the omakase. Eating omakase (which is chef's choice, you have no say in the matter!) was so fun and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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I am never dissapointed when I come here. I do recommend making reservations if you can. They are usually filled up way ahead of time. We try to go very early as in 5:30 because it fills up fast. I love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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This is the place that made me love sushi! I was never really a fan of sushi until I ate here, everything is excellent--and I'm a very picky sushi-eater. The atmosphere and service is great too.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get some things straight:1) Uchi is Expensive2) Uchi is trendy3) Uchi is expensiveDid I mention expensive?BUT!!!! DELICIOUS!!! I have tried my hardest to eat at every slightly acceptable sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best sushi I have had in Austin. The service and presentation are excellent, as is the ambiance. You may have to wait awhile for a table, but the outdoor patio area provides a great place to hang...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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overall, i was impressed. besides the long wait, it was a little overpriced but generally worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi in Austin is a strange thought. This place is my fav. Great rolls and the ambiance is wonderful. When I was homesick for Cali and great sushi when I lived in Austin all I had to do was eat here!
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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I went to Uchis for the first time last weekend. I was impressed. They have a huge menu filled with delicious choices from sashimi to fried rolls filled with tempting ingredients. They also have entrees for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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I went to Uchi during the longhorn game to avoid the wait, apparently a bad choice as the main chef must have gone to the game. (Another table of frequenters told us the head chef was not there) It was SO BAD....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2006
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My hubby and I were visitors from LA and having read about this resto, decided to make this the resto to try when we were in town. I guess I'm not used to the country, but I thought the place was a little out...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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My girlfriend and I went for the first time this past weekend, and have to say this is the best restaurant I have ever been too in Austin. If you really appreciate food and are not afraid to try new things,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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The sushi itself was amazing, the chef at the bar was funny and friendly, service was excellent, and the atmosphere was exotic and appealing. Not just for RICH-COOL-GUYS, but for lesser endowed sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
agree - as a san franciscan, i was wary of texas sushi. uchi lived up to the hype. everything from the rolls to the small cold plates to the scallops, the tempura japanese pumpkin, to the foie gras...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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I've been dining at Uchi since the first few months they were open. I've seen a lot of ups and downs (which is to be expected at an upstart restaurant) and have to say that Uchi has reached fine form. They...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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I have nothing but the best to say about this restaurant. From the service to the drinks to the food this place is fabulous. My bf and I have never been to a Sushi restaurant that served peach sorbet to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visit Austin once a year during the summer, and my immediate family treat me to this awesome place. It's become a tradition. The mood here is so fun i.e. Shanghai grotto-esque. If you sit by any...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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We stopped by Uchi last minute one Saturday and were treated to one of the most amazing dining experiences I've had in a long time. (We had the tasting menu) and the food was unique and thoughtful, and each...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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Best sushi and one of the best dining experiences in Austin. I love what Tyson Cole does with sushi! His fusion of ingredients are delicious and different. I took a group of friends here one night and ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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I went this restaurant with my friends because this is their favorite restaurant. The dishes they serve are pretty nice, fresh, and looking good; however, every amount of food is TOO SMALL TO TASTE. Especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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We just went out with another couple and put down a ton of money at Uchi. The food was very good, but the portions were insultingly small for the price. It was like in the cartoons where they bring a guy a big...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2006
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Uchi is expensive. If you can't handle the idea of spending $75/person, then this may not be the restaurant for you. What I love about Uchi is not just the sushi (which is creative and beautifully presented),...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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I'd been hearing rave reviews of this place and finally got to try it tonight. We were one of the first to be seated and I was looking forward to the delicious sushi I was about to be served. I was...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
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Ah god, this is a sushi-lover's dream!!! I was initially hesitant due to the very trendy scene and the price, but am forever thankful to the powers that be that got me into the place! While it is VERY...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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The atmosphere is nice and trendy, but the acoustics are so bad that the place becomes overly loud easily. The waiter was a tad snobby, though not to excess, but he kept dropping the ball on our orders...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2006
