CarolynEv S.
Yelp
Wow! What a perfect welcome to Austin, Texas! It's our first trip here for work, and we decided to try this new spot for our Date Night #1, on a Saturday! This new HOT Sushi place hit the spots for sure and definetly a Must Try Ya'll!
Ambiance: Great location and walking distance from all the 3-5 star Hotels around 4th-6th Streets. Gorgeous interior design, simple yet sophisticated, authentic with Japanese plant life, beautifully kept bonsai trees and lighting. The crowd was classy and sexy, you can tell everyone was enjoying every bite and each other's company, and having a good time. The Bar had a great scene with many unique cocktails and top notch options!
Customer Service: Warm & Friendly with many smiles for miles...We were fortunate to have Host Kylie (Jenner/Minogue, so I can remember her name Lol) was stellar! She was super friendly, had the sweetest & kind energy, educated with the Menu, she knew the Cocktails and Food pairings really well, and recalls all the new crowds' faves! She and the Roku Team were very attentive, always checking on us and refilling our water. Side Note: Offered Evian Water Sparkling or Still. We weren't aware of the $9 per bottle fee. If Hosts can present that at the beginning, would be a nicer alert and not a little surprise at the end. But of course the Evian water was appreciated.
Our Menu Choices...
Drinks:
Ueshima Old Fashioned ($17) - An OMG Moment! The BEST experience and a MUST TRY for all you Old Fashioned & Coffee Lovers!!! Kudos to the Amazing Bartender and Drink creator!
(espresso - washed whistle pig
piggyback rye 6, honey, ginger,
cucumber, fresh serrano, mint, angostura bitters)
Suika Sui ($15) - Wow! My all time two fave combo, Vodka+Watermelon Red Bull! Yum experience with "Haku" (Japanese) Vodka and drink combo, really refreshing!! Suggestion: Add a touch more of alcohol, I couldn't really taste it.
(haku vodka, fresh muddled berries,
kumquat, coconut, mint, and watermelon)
Appetizers:
Fried Calamari ($19) - Prepared perfectly, great texture, good flavors and nice (asked for extra ) spice!
(Charred jalapeño glaze)
Brussel Sprouts Chips ($12) - Another OMG moment! What a way to eat your veggies for the day! Unexpected to try Brussel sprouts taste so light and flaky, yet flavorful and hungry for more! Uniquely prepared veggie appetizer!
(Truffle Oils, salt)
Side Note: I was kind of sad they ran out of their Miso Eggplant Dengaku ($12) Appetizer! I love eggplant and really wanted to try. Must be a popular hit, perhaps next time in before we leave!?
(1) Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp Skewer ($13) - So Yummy! Bursts with flavor and really good! I would suggest to crisps the bacon just a little more, and it'll be more perfect.
Sushi Rolls:
White Lotus ($26) - A perfect creation, so fresh, flavorful and a tasty touch with the crispy sweet onions and added sliced jalapeños for a little spice!
(Popcorn shrimp tempura, avocado asparagus, topped with albacore, crispy onions, wasabi truffle soy)
Katana ($24) - Very tasty, sushi is cut lean and fresh, top notch quality, melts in your mouth, and savory for more! Asked for sliced fresh jalapeños for a more spicy lover!
(Spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, topped with tuna and yellowtail, spicy mayo)
Carnival Cake Dessert ($12)
Cotton Candy, Blazed to uncover and find Cookies & Cream ice cream and a mini cheesecake, glazed and topped with fresh fruit - All.So.Yummy Sweet teeth Lovers!! Such an experience to watch and uncover
No crumbs left!
Sushi Roku has many locations and we are so happy to try their grand opening right here in Austin, Texas!! It's only their first week open to the public and they are absolutely Rocking it! Good vibes, and reviews are super helpful when choosing a spot, and I am grateful and satisfied to be able to enjoy this first time experience. We will come back again before our trip ends. It's definitely worth it overall Ya'll!