"When Uchi is impossible to get into, or you’re looking for a different approach to Japanese cuisine, head to this Lamar Union development restaurant in the Zilker neighborhood, which happens to be open for lunch and dinner. On deck is the restaurant’s well-crafted nigiri, sashimi, and sushi, alongside larger dishes like uni pasta and lobster tempura. (The wine list is nice, too.) Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury