"Reservations at all of Austin’s omakase spots right now are tough to come across. But none, perhaps, are as tough to get as Tsuke Edomae, a tiny sushi bar in Mueller that gets booked out months in advance. It’s a bare-bones space, with a small, minimalist sushi counter with eight seats, each with a slate and an Hermès bowl that costs more than your entire meal. Expect a few small plates, plus 8-10 pieces of classic Edomae-style sushi. This is nigiri in its simplest form—with most dressed in nothing but soy sauce and wasabi—and sets the gold standard in Austin for sushi purists. Cost: $135 per person, with optional add-ons. Sake pairing available. " - nicolai mccrary