Uchibā Austin
Sushi restaurant · Downtown
601 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Upscale Japanese bites & cocktails, known for yakitori
Upscale Japanese bites & cocktails, known for yakitori
"In a city where the names Uchi and Uchiko have become synonymous with date nights, anniversaries, and special occasions, Uchiba manages to offer a slightly more casual, izakaya-ish alternative in a midcentury-inspired dining room. Expect to find a combination of Uchi/Uchiko classics, plus a bunch of small plates exclusive to this location. Show up for fancy cocktails and sushi after work, or dress up a little and make dinner out of it, starting with a few “perfect pairs”—a small menu of tiny apps paired with tiny cocktails." - nicolai mccrary
"Uchibā adds a refined midday option to the Downtown lineup, with lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Highlights include the sushi oma with hama chili, the tuna hand roll, and the ba lunch — a set featuring sesame ramen salad, a salmon hand roll, and two pieces of nigiri alongside a choice of karaage, pork dumplings, or a hot fried chicken bun. A slightly limited sushi and izakaya dinner menu is also available for lunch (sorry, the diner-favorite mushroom dumplings aren’t available during lunch). The dining room blends dark wood, soft lighting, and clean lines for a polished and inviting look. It’s the kind of midday meal that feels like an occasion without breaking the bank." - Darcie Duttweiler
"Celebrated for its skewers — specifically its yakitori bites — which were listed among favorite 'food-on-a-stick' items by respondents who said they 'legit love eating with my hands.'" - Nadia Chaudhury
"Dumplings and izakaya dishes are described as "a lovely addition to the Uchi/Uchiko empire." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Austin Monthly’s best new restaurants issue includes Uchi spin-off Uchiba." - Nadia Chaudhury
