Uchi – Japanese
This sleek, high-energy sanctuary reimagines Japanese cuisine through a lens of modern artistry, where vibrant crudos and precision-cut nigiri are served in a space that feels both intimate and electric. The kitchen balances delicate raw textures with bold, unexpected heat, moving seamlessly from the zesty snap of yellowtail chili to the smoky richness of oak-grilled escolar and aromatic coconut broths. Each visit unfolds as a sensory exploration of flavor and finesse, especially when surrendering to a seasonal omakase that transforms the finest ingredients into a sequence of edible masterpieces.
801, South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX, 78704 +15129164808 https://www.uchiaustin.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$$
Dietary options: high-protein, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Local Favorites
- Hama Chili - $24: yellowtail, ponzu, thai chili, orange supreme Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walu Walu - $22: oak-grilled escolar, yuzupon, candied citrus, myoga Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shima Aji Crudo - $26: striped jack, seasonal mushroom, brown butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sake Tom Kha - $21: salmon, coconut, lime leaf, dill Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly - $20: japanese pumpkin, pepper rosé gastrique Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Nigiri
- Kurodai Nigiri - $9: black bream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Madai Nigiri - $10: japanese sea bream Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tastings
- Seasonal Omakase - $175: Chef-curated tasting menu featuring market-inspired selections Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Uchi
- Soto — Japanese
- Ramen Tatsu-ya — Japanese
- Uchibā — Japanese
- Love Lamp Matcha — Japanese
- Fukumoto — Japanese
- Proper Sandos — Japanese
- Bar Chi Sushi — Japanese
- Pokéworks — Japanese
- Sushi Junai Omakase — Japanese
- Maiko Sushi — Japanese
- Geisha Sushi & Grill — Japanese
- CoCo's Cafe — Japanese
