1716 S Congress Ave

Wow wow wow. So nice inside and so pretty, great vibes (after you can find the entrance lol). We did a walk in without a reservation and got right in (on stools) at around 5pm. I'd recommend getting a reservation and not try the wait and see game. Miso soup was some of the best i've ever had, flavor was so so good. Egg drop was just okay, good texture but a little lacking in flavor. Grilled edamame was also pretty yum. I thought the nigiri and sashimi was very solid, some of the best i've had. Amazing fish quality and such good attention to detail with different and balanced flavor profiles. Very top tier. We got the snow crab and spicy tuna rolls. Both were fine, but i thought they were a bit overly creamy and soft. Fish wasn't really the star of the show for either, more just like biting into a creamy mixture which wasn't my favorite. Dessert was sensational and makes this 5 stars almost by itself. The miso butterscotch tart was phenomenal, the flavors and textures of the banana crisp and chocolate clusters really elevated this dessert. The kiwi sorbet deserves its own paragraph. Possibly the best sorbet i've ever tasted. Creamy, tart, sweet, fresh, bright, amazing texture, just unbelievable. It is home made with fresh kiwis and you can tell, there's even the little kiwi seeds still in the sorbet. I'll be thinking about this for a long time. Great experience overall, probably a 4/4.5 star for me until the dessert showed up and i'm not even the biggest sweets person. A good austin experience to try, especially if you're looking for an expensive night out with high end sushi

The entrance is behind June's All Day. Parking is hard but their tempura is well wroth it! Paisley, is their best and most sweetest and attentive server! Higher price point but definitely worth it. If you're a tempura fan like me, come here.

I came here after my flight! If you come before 4:30 pm, they only have a snack menu with hand rolls. There's no pictures so we didn't really know what it meant. But the hand rolls are tiny and over priced! The regular rolls on the dinner menu were definitely the best. The spicy tuna, yellowtail, and snow crab were fresh tasting! I'd say it's a little overpriced for the small portions! But still a cute interior and they had desserts I wanted to try! The bathroom had good smelling asian incense.

I came to Austin for work meetings but couldn't leave without stopping by Neighborhood. For my second visit, I ordered the Fluke roll and tempura shrimp stuffed basil leaf. This place is so delicious! 100/10

I came here on a date and had such a lovely time!! This place had been on my radar a while and my date had never been either so we opted for it. Of note, although it's right on Congress Ave around a lot of other restaurants, the Congress Ave door is the "back door" and it's closed - you enter from around the back where the little parking lot is (which also is almost always totally full - so be careful with parking; a lot of the street parking is either pay to park or blocked off to residents only). The ambiance inside is low light, modern and lovely. I like the design of the sushi prep area at the center of the bar with some surrounding tables. We were seated at the bar area; the table area is a bit narrow but because they bring out sushi in courses you don't run out of table space. We ordered the Kyoto matcha IPA ($10; VERY interesting beer - you do taste the matcha in it!), the amberjack crudo ($23), BBQ eel nigiri ($10), scallop sashimi ($18), fatty salmon sashimi ($21) and the chutoro special sashimi ($30). Including tax etc, our total was $121.23 and what I will mention first and foremost is that despite the fact the food was delicious, I do think it runs expensive. Both my date and I were not very hungry at all incidentally, and after we shared these few sushi pieces, we were both just barely "comfortable," not even quite full. So be mindful that if you come here to really eat and get full when you have an appetite it will cost you a pretty penny! As mentioned though - the quality of the sushi is quite high, and I loved the flavors! The eel and the salmon were my favorites - absolutely not gripes there! Our server was also very attentive and SO nice, he really took the time to explain recs on the menu and answer all our questions. Overall - this place is an excellent date/nice dinner spot, but my suggestion would be to come on a night when you're restaurant hopping so you just try a little bit to get the idea!

For certain, one of the best sushi restaurants in Austin, TX and comparable to any sushi I have had anywhere. We came early afternoon and it was pretty quiet. Although the restaurant faces the main street, the entrance is around the back and can be easily missed. Once inside, we were seated right away. They have booths, tables and a sizeable sushi bar. Never having been here before, I wanted to try a few things different than my traditional sushi orders at other places. We started off with Miso soup and the Neighborhood salad. The soup was good but it's kind of hard to make bad miso soup. The salad was okay... there are better ginger dressings. As an appetizer, we had the Miso glazed Sweet Potato Yaki. It is good and I do recommend. I just don't know what makes this a Japanese dish. To check the quality of the fish we had Yellowtail and Fatty Tuna Nigiri. The fish is incredible and you would have a hard time finder fresher fish. To finish, we had the Salmon Avocado Crunch hand rolls. I know we are in Austin where they seemed to make everything look like a taco... this place is no different. They even served them in what looked like taco serving platters. I did a Google search for a "tuna hand roll" and after looking at hundreds of photos... I never saw a single one that looked anything like theirs. So, before people start their attacks, when I read "hand roll" on the menu, I had a certain expectation and this was not it. The ingredients are good... but I did not want to eat something that is going to fall apart like a taco. And if I wanted a taco, I would have gone somewhere and ordered a taco. I wish I could have at least had the option; the server could have asked if we wanted it as a traditional hand roll. And before you tell me it's the chef's creation.... the chef is not paying me to eat this. I am paying, so yes, I do have certain expectations. There is another popular sushi restaurant down the street that is not nearly as good when talking about fish quality. But we do know of some other sushi spots in Austin that have equally as good fish and about half the price and more traditional. Good quality fish, but too expensive and I prefer my sushi served in a traditional manner.

We had friends in town who wanted sushi and thought this restaurant might be interesting to try. The restaurant is located on Congress Avenue not far from the major hotels in the area. The restaurant has frontage on Congress, but you have to make you way to the back of the restaurant in order to locate their unmarked "front" door. A bit peculiar to us. When you enter the restaurant, you immediately are in front of the hostess stand. It's probably a good idea to make reservations as they indicated they do fill up. The restaurant has sushi bar seating, tables and raised booths to accommodate its guests. The restaurant is very dark, which we found to be a bit challenging as you can't really can't see the menu well. (Tip: Use your phone flashlight). The sushi is at the higher end of the cost scale - a piece of nigiri, for example, was $5/ea. The menu is also not very extensive in terms of what you may be used to for different rolls and types of sushi. They don't have common rolls like "california roll" for instance. Anyway, we ordered beer and sake while we figured out what we wanted for our main courses. We wanted edimame, but the description of their item appeared spicy so we asked if we could just have the beans with just salt? Our waitress said sure and they provided it for us. The edamame however is "grilled" and was charred, which was somewhat unusual from what we were used to, but it was tasty. We ordered the "neighborhood salad" and it was very tasty. It came with the dressing presented in a small quail egg. We then chose a variety of nigiri, mixed vegetable tempura, yellowtail scallion roll, cucumber roll (not on menu), and snow crab roll. There are only (8) rolls to choose from, so it is limited. The sushi was good, but in my mind, not so great to command the price point per piece. I only attached a couple of photos because it was really dark and hard to take good ones. While the food was good, the overall experience left us a bit deflated. While our server was attentive, it felt more like we were more work that she was used to. So the experience was something we didn't think was worth the high cost for us. To give you an idea, for 4 of us, we spent over $300 and we weren't full or satisfied. Overall I would have to give this restaurant a 3 out of 5, and as a couple who eats sushi regularly, we probably won't return.

Reservations: Make sure to make reservations in advance!! Went on a Tuesday and it was packed. Also, make sure everyone in your party knows that the whole party has to arrive before you can be seated. Tbh not a huge fan of this rule. Food: Food was really good. The Midnight in Tokyo drink might have been the best espresso cocktail I've ever had. 1000/10. All of the Nigiri was great and the Shrimp Tempura Roll was even better. And finally, to finish everything off I had the Fried Ice Cream which was delish. Service: Service was good. Ambiance: The entrance to the restaurant is in the back parking lot giving it a speakeasy feel, which I loved. The vibes were good, but it was extremely loud and I didn't like sitting by the side bar. Wish we could've been sat at a table or booth. Overall, the food and atmosphere is great, but I would choose a few other spots in town if I'm looking to get my quality sushi fix.

My favorite sushi place in Austin! The fish always tastes so fresh and the rolls have a bright flavor. We got the spicy salmon roll which was a very simple roll and didn't have much spice. The masa go on top added a good burst of flavor! The tune and shishito pepper roll had a great crunch with the tempura which balanced out the texture of the fish. I am so happy they have egg drop soup on their menu, my comfort food! The sake based cocktails were yummy and flavorful without being too strong. The service was great! We had a reservation for 8:30 on a Friday night and I highly recommend making a reservation to eliminate long wait time. The dark and intimate interior is perfect for a date night!

Total 5 stars! We sat at the counter and had the best experience, service was great, ambiance was fun for this small spot. Highly recommend lots of the nigiri, fluke, fatty tuna, sea bream, and the wagyu were some of our favorites! Also get the tuna tataki. We will be back again soon!

We came here for dinner on a Thursday night and it was pretty packed, so be sure to make a reservation! The entrance is very discreet and you'll feel like you're walking into the back of a restaurant, which gives it a speakeasy vibe. The lighting inside is very dim besides the kitchen. The seating setup is kind of interesting, there's counter seating right in front of the sushi chefs but it's too low to watch them work. Behind the counter seating is bar seating that's higher up with barstools, and then there are booths along the wall as well. I liked sitting at the counter since it felt a little more private than the bar seating behind it. Our server was very friendly and happy to give recommendations. They were very attentive throughout the meal and made sure we always had water and drinks. The standout dishes we ordered were: - Grilled Edamame: Normally, edamame wouldn't be my first choice to order, but I actually thought this one was really good! They char the edamame in the shell so you get a bit of a smoky flavor when you eat it. - Steamed Egg Custard: I saw someone recommend this in their review and I was skeptical but had to try it. The custard is served in a bowl separate from the toppings, and you're supposed to mix it together before eating. This was actually my favorite dish of the night! It's super creamy and the seafood gives it a flavor almost like clam chowder. I highly recommend it! - Calamari Tempura: This calamari had a really nice, light batter and was perfectly crispy. The pieces weren't too chewy like some other calamari can be. Overall, I enjoyed the food here but I preferred the appetizers over the sushi itself. I would definitely return for the egg custard!

Great place for a date night or GNO! Kind of hard to find, entrance is in the back of the building, but inside is beautifully decorated, a lot of light wooden details and lots of seating. The red dragon drink was good but not great. Tasted like a carbonated beet drink. Still good, but will try something else next time I go. Our waiter was helpful when we couldn't decide on what to order. We ended up getting the basil stuffed shrimp, salmon avocado crunch hand rolls, fluke roll and a special roll they had that night. Those basil stuffed shrimp were definitely my favorite followed by the fluke roll, highly recommended both! They also brought out a dessert with a candle for my friend's birthday! It was some kind of pink soft serve and it was delicious. Was pretty pricey for what you get but when in search for a fancy sushi spot this is a great choice!

This was my second time to Neighborhood Sushi and it was as tasty the second time around! I will say the price point is high and the menu is on the smaller side, but for a special occasion (a birthday in this case) it's a great place to go for some quality sushi. Parking is very limited as it's a teensy lot but there is a decent amount of street parking on congress and we were able to get a metered spot close by. Do note if you are meeting someone there they won't seat your party until everyone has arrived. The nigiri is really the star here- they do have rolls but not very many and they are quite simple, so when the focus is on the fish I generally go with nigiri. I had never had salt water eel before so that was particularly fun! My only small complaint is that their hand rolls are taco style instead of like an ice cream cone- delicious but much harder to eat! I got the mushroom hand roll and the flavors were top notch. Speaking of mushrooms I also highly recommend the fried mushroom appetizer! I don't come here often but will certainly return at some point!

Love, love, love! This time we came here to celebrate a birthday dinner, and the sushi never misses. From the attentive service, to the beautiful plating of the dishes, neighbourhood sushi is a place you can always come back to. It's worth the hype you hear from people. I advise on making reservation, it's just easier that way you don't have to wait. Can't wait to be back again!

I'm pretty surprised by the low reviews because I've been here twice and loved my experience both times. I also recommended Neighborhood Sushi to my friend, and he and his partner loved it as well. A few years ago, I ordered a combo set of nigiri, and I remember the quality being really good. This time, I ordered a bunch of different things with my friend and everything was phenomenal. Quality, service, and presentation are perfect. I highly recommend getting their crab egg dish. The egg was so soft, light, and wonderfully savory. They also put a decent amount of crab into the dish. Prices are definitely steep. However, for a restaurant on South Congress... that should be expected? I wonder why their entrance is not facing SoCo because I feel like they'd get a lot more visitors if people knew how to enter? It was really empty when we went, and we visited during peak meal hours on a weekend day too. I hope they get more business because I really do think Neighborhood Sushi is quite good.

Popped in to NS for the first time last night as they were hosting sake brewers. Sat at the bar and had great, friendly bartender (Andy). He was very knowledgable on the menu and sakes. The food was simply incredible! Tried Tasmanian Trout collar with a pickled wasabi (fire), fatty tuna jalapeño roll was crunchy and spicy, multiple nigiri selections (yellowtail, fatty salmon, scallop). My bf and I arent huge eel fans but Andy suggested the BBQ fresh water eel which was a delicious last bite to a wonderful meal. Im converted:-) This place is bit on spendier side but well worth it.

The sushi was delicious!! Loved the environment and how cute the restaurant looked during the day time. The servers were very attentive and helpful as well.

Had a delicious lunch at neighborhood sushi! The restaurant is located in South Congress street area near tiny grocers, and you enter behind the Main Street through the parking lot. The spot is very clean and modern. Service was also excellent! We started off with the tuna tartare with caviar. The wasabi soy paired very nicely with the tuna. This was our favorite dish! Highly recommend. We then got the Baja tempura. The jalapeño aioli served paired nicely with the fish. Greatly appreciated them including the fish bones as they are the tastiest parts of the fish! The fluke nigiri was amazing too. Really loved the yuzu on top. We also got the spicy salmon and yellowtail & green onion tempura roll. Spicy salmon roll was not spicy and would skip next time. The other roll was absolutely amazing and I loved the Thai chilis on top! Would definitely come back to enjoy quality fresh sushi. One of the better sushi spots in the Austin!

We have really enjoyed coming here for a quiet last week day lunch date. We have come 2x now and it's been very good each time. Happy hour starts at 3, and the shrimp tempura is worth getting then. We have had the same server each time and she has been lovely.

Went with my daughter as she had been wanting to try. There was a special nigiri that was absolutely amazing. The ginger tea was fabulous to share as it was a whole pot that we both enjoyed as we sat and chatted during our late lunch. The rolls we shared were good, but I don't feel like we had the opportunity to fully explore the menu as we were trying to eat light since we ere eating so late and were meeting others for dinner. But, based on the special, I believe the other "special" rolls would have been great too. Overall, seemed a bit pricey for the meal we had, but still a good overall experience.

I have been twice now and I am glad I gave Neighborhood Sushi a second chance! I believe where they really shine is in their nigiri. Their rolls are just ok. Nothing special about a spicy salmon, but I can tell the fish is fresh and good quality. The edamame is a must get though! Charred with a zesty dressing, it's just delicious. The nigiris are the star of the show. Each piece we had was just incredible! My friend had an eggplant nigiri that was so good we ended up ordering more and the salmon roe was just bursting with flavor. We also shared a sparkling sake that was made specifically for the restaurant and that was delicious as well. I will be back!

The Good: :: it's a local business :: was easy to get in :: lots of options on the menu :: service was friendly :: lots of food options :: lots of drink options The Bad: :: extremely expensive for what you get. seems the focal point here is the vibe. super trendy and borderline obnoxious vibe. great food and a solid vibe aren't mutually exclusive. feels like folks who come here go to be seen. i just want to eat delicious food and have delicious drinks accompany it...call me old and/or old-fashioned :: service could be slow at times. i'm sure the staff was busy--please consider hiring more people! :: the food just did not blow me away. it was frankly forgettable. we ordered stuff across the menu, covering different categories. meh. i remember leaving the restaurant trying to think of the 1 thing that left me impressed. nada. The Ugly: :: was super crazy loud, yo. was so hard to hear my dining guests in our conversations. why are we trying to make this a sushi meets club scene?! Would I go back? Nope. With all the amazing places in town where I can get omakase, I see zero need to come back here for any reason. This place is OUT.

This was by Far a "Real Treat!" ~Food Art~ everything Exploding with Flavor & Fun! The Cocktails delish as well!!! We Will be RETURNING!

This restaurant is pretty hidden, you go in from the back but it's the front in front of parking lot, it's a black corner building with a black door. It's very clean inside, contemporary Japanese styled. The service is very nice and super fast! And the food is top 3 in the sushi restaurant I've been. Even a 5 star Michelin in Las Vegas can't compare!

Neighborhood Sushi is a full eating experience. The food is exceptions, and this spot sits in the #1 position when it comes to sushi in Austin. The menu can be intimidating, but rest assured that you will never go wrong, as each dish is lovely. My recommendation, try a wide variety of nigiri and spread your horizon. End a special evening with one selection of something special. For me, that is the king crap. The staff is wonderful and they will guide you through the experience. Each member is well versed in the food. Ask their opinion and trust in their experience. The will tell you accurate recommendations based on your preference and provide you with a recommended eating order for each piece. The restaurant is busy and full of energy. If you are looking for a quiet, slow dinning experience, this is not the place for you. If you are in the mood for energy and fun, look no further. Excellent for date nights, business meetings, and special occasions. If I could, I would be a regular of this establishment.

Leave it to Siri to correct my spelling. This place place looks great and is a nice dig in this side of town. (Not dogs). Neighborhood sushi was a pretty good experience. It's very touristy and trendy. I felt the service was very nice and friendly the wait time for food to arrive want that bad. I will say it was expensive for the value it's probably because this is on S. Congress servicing the tourists. We decided that we would come back for another experience because we liked the atmosphere and the food was very good here.

Back alley access gives this a bit of a speakeasy feel as you enter a dimly lit entry from the bright outside - but the rest of the restaurant is bright with natural light and light wood booths, tables and sushi bar counter. Around the far corner of the restaurant is a private dining area which also has countertops for additional seating (though this room gets quite loud as it fills). Service is always quick, helpful and friendly too. This has become one of my favorite go to places for a good meal without too much muss or fuss (even if it is a little on the pricier side). While I don't think everything on the menu is a hit, I think there are so many dishes that I really like. To note the menu here are split between lunch, snack and dinner options. The snack menu comes into play between lunch and dinner and offers some of the favorites at a slightly reduced price. A special menu is also available at dinner for some seasonal or temporary dishes. For lunch: There are so many combo options. Favorite would be the sushi/sashimi (you can make some personalized choices here but it will push the price up for premium stuff). Chirashi bowls are also a favorite. For appetizers: The steamed egg custard is one of our must gets We like the fish collar as well - but it has been a little hit or miss For tempura: Shrimp stuffed basil leaves - we can't just do one - this one is a double order Honestly - the tempura is all pretty good - this one is a little based on preference. They provide a soy based sauce that you add grated daikon and ginger - we prefer this over the kewpie mayo based sauce with togarashi. For nigiri/sashimi: Amberjack, Maine Day Boat Scallop, Tasmanian Trout, Yellowtail Belly, Big Eye Tuna, Japanese Uni, Spotted Prawn (complete with fried prawn head), Salmon Roe, Sweet corn, Beet Cured Salmon. Rolls . . . afraid I don't usually do these so I can't help here. Handrolls - hon himeji mushroom is probably the star here. Would also do the scallop or the tuna wasabi. As a tip - if you like pickled real wasabi (Kizami) - they have some. picked with soy and garlic - it's so good.

Honestly this felt like a fresh take. The veggie options were outstanding. Beautiful room - entrance was kinda hard to find but I persevered. Ready to return- asap! Excellent service.

The host/ hostess was not a good impression when we entered . Our server Paisley was ok, we were new to your restaurant and we brought friends from out of town. We saw your ratings looked pretty good. Lighting is terrible too hard to read the menu... maybe more lighting or bolder font. Paisley didn't explain the menu to us. And no recommendations. The menu was TOO hard to read. I had to go to yelp to find the menu and read the menu from my phone. Best item was the birds nest salad. The rest of the rolls and sashimi was good but over priced! No plans to go back.

Very fresh sushi and great service! Well suited for a romantic date night, or even for celebration with friends.

This is a cute restaurant with great vibes. All the food here was good, loved the sauce the fish was served with. My favorite dish here was the kakigori. It was very light, refreshing, and syrups were SOOO tasty. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and accommodated any substitutions we needed. I would definitely come back!

Great ambiance, good sushi, right on congress. You really can't go wrong, BUT I would probably choose a few other spots over it if I'm looking for getting my sushi fix.

Every dish is so tasty. My favorite is yellowtail with grilled pineapple. The waiter is very friendly. The ice cream with condensed milk is so fruity.

Let me start by saying you can't go wrong on the food here. Food and drinks are incredible, taste and quality wise. Price isn't too bad for what you get either. Feels like a modern sushi house. Really loved the vibes! However service both times we've been has been horrible. We didn't get drinks until we had finished our dinner the first time and the second time she took our order and we never got anything... had to ask two other servers.

Neighborhood Sushi has all of the makings of an excellent sushi restaurant. The location on South Congress is wonderful,the decor/theme is on point, the staff are all friendly & helpful, but something is just off about food. I cant really put my thumb on it but I didn't enjoy the meal as much as I thought I would. The presentation for the dishes were beautiful but the flavor wasn't there. The Birds Nest Salad was presented well but had very little salad and was almost entirely crispy nest. There was a random egg on top of the nest in a shell but are you suppose to eat it? I wasn't sure. The ratio of fried crispies to salad was about 5:1 respectively and at that point can you even call it a salad? We ordered Spicy Tuna roll (kewpie, avocado, jalapeño) Cuttlefish (honey-miso, pickled shiitake), Overall, I found Neighborhood Sushi to be a standard affair. The food is good but it's pricey and the atmosphere is what you'd expect at this price point.

This was a very cool restaurant with a nice vibe. Be sure to use their semi secret entrance in the back to get in. We ordered a few dishes and only one was meh. The vegetable tempura had a great fry with a nice assortment of veggies! The seaweed salad was nice and tangy, with some seaweed species I hadn't had before. The fluke roll was the best roll I've had in Austin and the snow crab roll was the best my boyfriend has had in Austin! I also ordered the red dragon cocktail (their take on a Moscow mule) it was sweet and spicy, definitely worth the try!

Wow, we loved this spot. The main entrance is in the back near the alley/parking lot. Signs for the restaurant are minimal. When you walk in the place in dimly lit and you smell the scent of burning incense (no fishy smell in this restaurant). You feel like you're entering a speakeasy. We started off with miso soup. We then had the classic spicy tuna roll and a fluke roll. The fluke roll was great --both texture and flavor. We ended up ordering another later. We had the hamachi crudo. Flavors were amazing but be aware that the portion is tiny. If you're a fan of real wasabi be sure to ask them for some pickled wasabi.

Neighborhood Sushi is located south of Congress St that has some great shops! The main entrance is in the back via the parking lot. We first stopped by for a little snack before dinner time and were blown away by the menu. They have a Happy Hour and specials menu with some great bites. The pricing is higher than your typical sushi restaurant but I think the quality makes up for it. Both times we came we did not have reservations but were able to get seated at the bar. The restaurant is decorated in a minimalist style but it is very clean (restrooms included and the hand soap smells great!). - Yellowtail Roll - love the jalapeño and the ponzu dipping sauce - Snow Crab Roll - sweet crab - Tempura Shrimp Handroll and Fatty Tuna Handroll - these are horizontal and more "tempi" style vs the cone handrolls we are used to - Miso Eggplant - sweet, salty, and umami! They are more on the softer size and you definitely need a knife to cut it. There is a side of micro greens on the side that adds freshness - Tempura calamari and veggies - a decent portion for HH, lightly fried without being soggy or oily. Neighborhood Sushi has become one of our favorite Austin sushi places and we will continue to return. I do wish they had some dishes that were more "substantial" like a bento box but we love the fresh bites here.

Overall score 4.5 out out of 5 Location is great Staff is very friendly and awesome service This is for sure one of my favorite sushi spots in Austin. All of the sushi was spectacular. Definitely go here and check it out. It's that simple.

Definitely overpriced. Yellowtail scallion roll (4/10) - the jalapeño was overpowering Fatty salmon nigiri (5/10) - at $7/piece, I'd expect a much thicker cut. Was fresh however. Scallop hand roll (7/10) - presentation was beautiful but very hard to pick up and eat. Flavor itself was nice. Salmon avocado crunch hand roll (1/10) - the sour flavor was overpowering and I could not eat this hand roll. I don't know what sauce they paired it with but it completely took over the salmon flavor. I would not recommend this location if you're looking for a traditional sushi experience. Their flavors were too modernized/westernized for my palate. There's so many better places, especially for this price point. Only real compliment I can give them is their ambience and decor is beautiful.

What a beautiful restaurant and extra points for available parking in a lot on SOCO! The service here was excellent as well. We loved the tempura dishes and the rolls and negiri were fresh and delicious as well. Really, I'm docking a star here for the price. The rolls were relatively basic for the price, especially compared to other places here in Austin and while they were good and fresh, I can't say they are the best I've had for the price. Would I go again if I was looking for vibey, fresh food? Yes. Would I go if I was craving reasonably priced and delicious sushi? Probably not.

I've been to neighborhood sushi a number of times now and have been so pleased with each visit. The tempura is quite yummy, i can't recommend the calamari enough, best I've ever had! I feel like I've had each piece of sushi and nigiri that they offer now, and they're all quite delicious. My favorites are the sweet corn, the BBQ eel, and the king crab. If you've had wagyu at a Top sushi spot, don't order it here, but it's a high bar so I don't hold it against them. I love to get the handrolls, haven't ever left without a shrimp tempura one, there's a sweet coconut mix served with it, ugh to die for. Service is really nice too, servers know what they're serving and are super knowledgeable. We had a little order mixup and got the wrong items, but our waiter was kind enough to immediately offer to rectify! This spot is just really sure to having a good time, and the restaurant itself is so beautiful inside with wood and concrete accents, and so much recessed lighting. My only gripe! Whatever happened to the little combos you could makeThey used to have such good little combos, 2 hand rolls + a soup, 1 roll + 1 hand roll, etc. It made ordering so easy. I suspect they cut it for cost.. but the foods quality is definitely hitting its upper margin on what I'd pay.. seems just greedy.

The entrance is very discreet in the back of the building where there is limited parking. Make sure you have a reservation, and they require everyone in your party to be there to seat you. The shrimp stuffed basil leaf tempura was delicious! The snow crab roll was good, nothing special. I didn't like that all of their cocktails were sake.

food (4/5): the food was great, but it is more on the expensive side appetizers: edamame, veggie tempura, calamari, pork belly, egg drop soup edamame and veggie tempura were absolutely amazing, calamari was different but mid, pork belly was fantastic-very tender and fatty, egg drop soup was good but nothing special sushi: sweet & sour eggplant nigiri and seared salmon roll i personally love eggplant so the eggplant nigiri was delightful, the seared salmon roll was incredible-there was a lot asparagus in the middle which i didn't mind but my friend who got the same roll was overwhelmed by it, i tried a piece of the spicy salmon roll and it was good but not spicy at all dessert: citrus tart ice cream it was very unique, tasted like vanilla at first but then very sour, reminded us of fermented whole milk or sour yogurt-it's roasted peach; it's an acquired taste-it took time to grow on us but not for everyone service (5/5): absolutely fantastic! everything went well, service was top notch! ambiance (5/5): very downtown austin vibes, classy, great for birthday's, casual hang out, date, setting the vibes with the candles whenever dawn comes is great. additional info-location: difficult to find, the entrance is in the back of the front. the door really blends in. took a while for everyone to find and the street parking was a tad difficult, but glad i was able to find it overall everyone in our big party was satisfied. the food was great, but i also feel the price you pay for the food is also for the experience. definitely worth! thank you! our family and friends had a great celebration!

After spending the evening exploring South Congress, I stopped by Neighborhood Sushi for dinner on a Tuesday night. I was on a solo-date and was seated in about 10 minutes upon walking in. The ambiance was cozy, and everyone appeared to be having a good time. I tried the Yellowtail Scallion roll, Salmon Avocado hand roll, and Scottish Salmon nigiri. I'm a sucker for salmon when it comes to sushi. The nigiri was my favorite. The salmon was buttery and melted in your mouth. I thought the roll and hand roll were okay. Both had flavors I wasn't a huge fan of. Neighborhood Sushi is definitely pricey for what it was. I'm writing this review a few hours later and am already ready for a second dinner. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend Neighborhood Sushi for solo travelers as the environment felt a bit too intimate. I can definitely see myself having a better time on a date night or outing with friends here.

Amazing ambience and food! Great vibes all around! Prices make sense and selection is plentiful.

First night in Austin and our friends brought us here for dinner. We arrived around 6pm without a reservation, but we were able to be seated at the bar with a short 15-minute wait. If you want to be seated at a table instead, reservations are highly recommended or be prepared to wait at least 45 minutes for something to become available for walk-ins. Fortunately, we were seated at the end of the bar, which was L-shaped, so we were able to hold conversations without shouting over each other. The menu was pretty simple with a cocktail menu, specials menu and the neighborhood dinner menu. The dinner menu was double sided with the usual suspects - appetizers, soup & salad, nigiri, sashimi, cut/hand rolls, and desserts. We spent quite a bit of time discussing what to get since it was new for us all. We started the evening with cocktails - The Suki Suki (junmai sake, yuzu, cucumber, passionfruit, simple), Summer Breeze (junmai sake, cappelleti, lychee, pineapple, lemon) and Tarusake Paloma (tarusake, stones ginger, grapefruit, lime, salt). With sake being the base, my paloma was very light and citrusy. It reminded me of a sweet nigori upon first sip and continued to evolve or change with each sip. For dinner: - blistered shishito peppers - spicy tuna tataki with jalapeno soy, fried garlic, serrano and micro greens - steamed egg custard with snow crab, shiitake mushrooms and crab butter - nigiri: squid, tuna, yellowtail, scallop, amberjack and BBQ fresh water eel - cut rolls: spicy salmon, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura - salmon hand roll - miso soup Since we shared everything, we did order a few quantities of the nigiri. Nigiri is priced per individual piece, while the sashimi orders come 3 to an order. Cut rolls had 8 pieces per roll. In conclusion, prepare to spend your savings here. My favorites for the evening was the spicy tuna tataki, BBQ fresh water eel, steamed egg custard and salmon hand roll. The steamed egg custard could have been lighter, but it was flavorful as it was infused with the crab butter. The salmon hand roll looked more like a taco, but it was beautifully presented. Overall, it was an enjoyable dinner. I was a bit put off by their pricing structure for nigiri/sashimi, but for the ambiance, fun cocktails and specials, I think it's worth it to spend your money there.

Tucked away on South Congress, this has become one of my favorite date night spots. Pro-tip: if you're ordering nigiri, ask to have it "dressed"! They'll add some simple ingredients like scallions or miso to boost the flavor of the fish. Yum!

The dining experience was absolutely incredible. Before even getting into the dishes, I want to compliment our server. She was so friendly, and provided great insight and suggestions. The worst part about eating here is that everything is fantastic, and it's hard to decide. I was so happy that the Seaweed Salad wasn't soggy and sopping wet, keeping a good crunch. The flavor of the Pork Belly is to die for as it falls apart in your mouth. As far as the nigiri went, it will be difficult to find Sea Bream and Yellowtail Belly of that quality. The Tuna Tartare Roll was on a specialty menu rather than the main menu. I am really hoping they keep it as it was the best thing we ate, and were very close to getting another order or 2! Finished off the evening with the very rich Warm Chocolate Cake and Kakigori. I was hesitant to get the Kakigori at first, but the 3 flavors that come with the shaved ice were fun to experiment with.