YUKI Handroll Bar

I have tried some handroll bars across the US so this is not my first time. The taste of the food is okay, I can tell that the quality of the fish is decent. So if you are not too picky, this place is worth a try. The wasabi seems to be freshly ground, which is a plus. However, personally I think there are some improvements that could have been made. First is the flavor and amount of rice. The rice grain is slightly broken , too overpowered by sugar and vinegar, as well as salt. So it cannot flatter the freshness of the fish, the amount of rice is also too much for a handroll. Second, the cut on the fish is not delicate, slightly on the big end of the size, making it a bit clumsy. Third, the hot and cold kitchen should be completely separated in a Japan restaurant but here, the chefs handled both cold dishes like sushi and hot dishes like tempura at the same time, in the same space, they did wash their hands but it still raise concern about food safety. Fourth, the handroll is left sitting a bit long before serving to the customer, making the nori layer no longer crunchy enough. Fifth, the lobster and crab handrolls both use crab/lobster imitation, which I think will not provide the best taste.

A new sushi gem in Austin! From the moment you walk in, the space gives off omakase vibes elegant, intimate, and stylish but the experience is refreshingly casual and much more affordable than a true omakase. The restaurant only has high-top tables, which adds to its chic, modern feel. I didn’t know what to expect when my friends brought me here, but wow I was blown away. The cuts of fish for the nigiri were incredibly generous! almost too big to fit in one bite and every piece was fresh and flavorful. The hand rolls were absolutely packed and just as delicious. My favorites were the wagyu, toro, tuna, yellowtail, pickled cucumber, and chu-toro. Everything tasted high quality and well worth the price. They also have a solid wine and sake selection. I had a cup of sake that was tasty but quite small for $9—next time I’ll definitely go for the $35 bottle instead. This place is 100% going on my go-to sushi list. Can’t wait to come back again!

Excellent sushi- hands down the best sushi we have had in Austin. The Nigiri pieces are large, beautiful presentation and not overpowered with too many sauces or additions that take away from the sushi- just the right amount. We get the hand rolls as well but I did not get a photo of those. The service is always exceptional- everyone is very friendly and the food comes out in a timely manner. They have to-go as well and have a different menu on the to-go we just learned about so will have to try that. Can't wait. Have been here several times and each and every time it is consistent, fresh and delicious! I always hesitate to post places like this we really like that are smaller so they don't get too crowded but here you go- you're welcome.

UPDATE: I changed my review to 2 stars because the head chefs no longer work at this location. The people who make the sushi aren't as professional. They still make a decent roll but they aren't as meticulous as the previous chefs so quality of the sushi has gone down. OLD: If you go definitely go for the nigiri vs the hand roll. The hand roll doesn’t have much to it, just rice and your choice of chopped fish. The nigiri is delicately cut fish and dressed with small specialties that give the fish a little umph. The rice is a little sweet because they don’t use the traditional rice. So they don’t have a nigiri or hand roll that is savory. The flavors aren’t balanced because there’s a lot of rice or a lot of fish - and the rice is too overpowering with its sweetness. Overall I do recommend for the price and ambiance.

I had been noticing this sushi place driving along 620 a few times. I was feeling like sushi and decided to check it out. The inside is nice and is decorated really well. The whole restaurant is bar seating just so you know. I ordered the seaweed salad and the 6 hand roll special. The handrolls were really good and the ingredients in each one tested top notch. Menu contains a few starters, a few sushi/nigiri options, hand rolls and a small dessert section.Place would be a good spot for a date if both parties are into sushi. The place is still in the new to the area but it is definitely worth a check it out,

Very disappointed with second visit I went to Yuki a few months back for my birthday and really enjoyed the food. The rolls were delicious and service was good. I just went back and had a very different experience. The rolls were so disappointing, there was barely any fish and no rice in them. The service was also much worse. Here are pictures of the rolls the last time, and then the first visit.

If you’re looking for authentic sushi, this is definitely not the place to go. Very disappointed. I’ve never been to a hand roll bar where all of my selections were brought out at once. Typically, it’s given to me one by one as I’m eating. Because of this reason my unagi came cold. Another thing to note, these nigiri pieces are huge and not in a good way. When looking at the menu I had wondered why the nigiri cost almost as much or the same as the hand rolls, now it makes sense. It seems that they pay more attention to detail with the nigiri as they were dressed to look appealing but the taste was subpar. The hand rolls on the other hand were just cuts of fish rolled in their special green tea rice, nothing really special.

The hand roll bar is an excellent choice if you're in the mood for hand rolls or nigiri made with fresh fish. I truly appreciate the concept of this restaurant and highly recommend it for dinner. Every hand roll we sampled was delicious, and the menu offers a diverse selection of fish to pair them with. A delightful experience for any sushi enthusiast!