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Both Uchiko and Uchi are praised by writers. On balance, Uchi scores slightly better than Uchiko. Uchi ranks #4 in Austin with endorsements from 11 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
Uchiko
Fodor's
Zagat
BlackBook
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Infatuation
Time Out Time Out
4200 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78756
From $0/night
Fodor's "Uchiko continues to wow diners. The vibrant energy and casual vibe alone are magnetic." Full review
Zagat ""Simply brilliant", this "whimsical" Rosedale sib to Uchi features Tyson Cole's "wildly creative" Japanese fare in "beautiful" presentations." Full review
BlackBook "The menu changes faster than the weather, but you can always bank on a selection of both hot and cool items that fuse traditional with progressive."
Gayot15.0
"The sweet and tart tomatillo perks up the buttery scallop as the crunch of house-made chips counters the soft meat." Full review
Travel + Leisure "It's an assemblage of flavors...that's evocative, a little mysterious and a lot of fun." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Sister restaurant to Uchi, Uchiko offers a more rustic take on Japanese cuisine, while still serving several Uchi classics, like the bacon steakie, a version of seared pork belly." Full review
The Infatuation8.4
"Uchi’s sister restaurant Uchiko is very similar in terms of cuisine, but different in that it feels less like a sushi restaurant and more like a farm-to-table spot." Full review
Time Out "Cole’s menus change often and range widely enough to appeal to novices as well as connoisseurs, who can compare, say, three different kinds of sea urchin." Full review
Time Out "The non-traditional dishes here steal the show—these Japanese small plates are delectable works of art." Full review
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Not For Tourists Condé Nast Traveler The Infatuation
Tasting Table
Frommer's
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
From $31/night
Fodor's "You've heard the term "extreme sports"? Uchi is "extreme sushi"." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Uchi, which occupies a softly-lit bungalow on South Lamar about five minutes from downtown, celebrates the art of unconventional thinking when it comes to sushi." Full review
Zagat ""Heaven" for sushiphiles, this Zilker jewel box (and its newer Montrose outpost) presents the "finest in forward-thinking Japanese" cuisine via chef Tyson Cole." Full review
BlackBook "A red-wallpapered, organic-glam interior is like a backdrop from a Design Star set. Splurge on an omakase-style banquet feast."
Gayot15.0
"Faithful sushi lovers migrate to this crimson-colored, cozy house for quality sushi and imaginative Japanese fusion fare." Full review
Not For Tourists "World renown sushi restaurant in Texas, odd but true."
Condé Nast Traveler "This South Lamar restaurant has had them lining up for years for its foie gras nigiri and yellowtail with yucca chips." Full review
The Infatuation8.6
"Tyson and his team fly in fish from Japan every day, and uses only the freshest of ingredients as a foundation from which to build extraordinary Japanese food creations." Full review
Tasting Table "Housed in a charming bungalow, his sleek restaurant serving exquisite Japanese cuisine is now an Austin mainstay. " Full review
Frommer's "Chef/owner Tyson Cole has garnered all kinds of acclaim from the local and national press." Full review
