Uni'Ko Japanese Lounge

We tried the Ahi Tuna tower, the Miso soup, a shrimp roll and the Lobster roll recommended by our waitress! Everything tasted delicious and we plan on coming back soon! ***update*** We came back for dinner a few days later and again was a 10/10 we ordered mostly the same except instead of the Lobster roll we got the kara! Wow!

Not worth it. The quality of the fish was great but not worth the extra price. Double what you would pay at most decent sushi places. Avo-Bake was all rice and sesame oil. Barely any avocado at all. The hot sake was barely luke warm. House salad was mostly wilted greens and tasted bad. The price they ask for what is basically a side order or fried rice is crazy. Though it tasted pretty good. At the end of the day, if you want my opinion, go somewhere else.

Chilling with friends at Uni'Ko is one of my favorite spots at the Eilan area in San Antonio! The Sushi is amazing here! I had the Sushi Tower and, of course, a Moscow Mule (W/Lavender)! My friend had and Eel roll a the Romeo & Juliet roll with chicken fried rice and seaweed salad! Fun night! If you haven't tried this place, you're missing out!

Awful bottle service, this has to be the worst I’ve ever experienced. They don’t take the bottle to your table, also you have to go to the bar yourself to ask for ice refills. Prices are higher than other bottle services around, and they charge a 20% “big party fee” (8 people) + tip. Yeah no thanks, didn’t even want to order another round. On the good side the music is good

Uni’Ko Japanese Lounge – Disappointing Experience We visited Uni’Ko Japanese Lounge in San Antonio today, February 24, for lunch, and I can confidently say this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had at a so-called Japanese restaurant. From the moment we walked in, there was a strong sewer smell that immediately set a bad tone for the meal. Unfortunately, things only got worse from there. We started with a miso soup, which arrived lukewarm at best—not the comforting, hot soup we expected. Then, we ordered the Sunomono cucumber with octopus, but the octopus was so rubbery and chewy that we had to send it back to the kitchen. Shockingly, they still charged us for it at the end of the meal. For sushi, we ordered two rolls and requested the usual accompaniments: ginger and wasabi. The waitress informed us they had no ginger—which is unheard of in a sushi restaurant, especially one charging $39 per roll. Then, when the wasabi arrived, it was nothing like actual wasabi—it looked more like chimichurri (see picture). To add insult to injury, they charged us $3 for this so-called wasabi! The combination of bad food, terrible service, a disgusting smell, and high prices makes this place a complete waste of time and money. I would never return, and I strongly suggest you avoid this place if you value good sushi and decent service. Final Verdict: Overpriced, overrated, and unacceptable.

I visited this sushi restaurant on a busy Friday night without a reservation, but was promptly seated at the sushi bar. While the service leaned toward the slower end, it gave me time to browse the menu in detail. As someone who typically prefers nigiri, I was impressed by the quality of the rolls. One standout detail was the fresh gourmet wasabi served, much better than the cheap green paste that is usually cut with horseradish. It added a genuine kick to each sushi bite. The saba (mackerel) was also highlight—bold with that strong fish flavor; strong like sardines but much better tasting. If you’re not a fan of intense seafood, this might not be for you, but for me, it was excellent. The uni (sea urchin) sourced from Santa Barbara, CA was nice, though it came with a premium price tag, which is understandable given the long journey to reach the plate. While it didn’t quite match the sweetness of the Uni I’ve enjoyed in Santa Barbara, it was still a treat. The one disappointment was the absence of ginger, which one typically uses to cleanse the palate between the different cuts of fish. That said, the cocktail I ordered was perfectly balanced and a complement to the meal. For a place that is land locked, the sushi didn't disappoint.

Jasmine was amazing at guiding us through our meal and recommending the tuna tower, it was delicious! We had just about every roll on the menu, and I could go back for seconds. The bar has some great options for cocktails, my favorites the ringo reyna, and kora kiss! Will be back asap!

Went during lunch was only one other table there so the service was pretty quick and server was friendly and recommended some rolls. Both were really good one on fire is The White Dragon roll and the other one was the A-shin-gao roll, and there’s the dreamcore sashimi