Best Sushi & Japanese Restaurants in Austin

Austin's best-known sushi restaurants are almost all upscale — this list skews toward $$$$ more than any other guide we've published, and that's an honest reflection of the scene, not a curation choice.

1. Kappo Kappo

Kappo Kappo is a high-end sushi restaurant in Downtown.

4.8 stars, 165 reviews. $$$$.

2. Soto

Upscale Japanese restaurant that serves sushi, cocktails & more amid a sleek, grey & black space.

4.7 stars, 3,702 reviews. $$$$.

3. Uchiko Austin

Offshoot of the famed Uchi restaurant with upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space.

4.7 stars, 3,475 reviews. $$$$.

4. Uroko

Tiny, informal sushi house offering sashimi plates & temaki, plus sake, beer & wine.

4.7 stars, 441 reviews. $$. A tiny, informal sushi house — sashimi, temaki, sake, beer, and wine. The rare non-$$$$ option that still rates this highly.

5. Sushi Bar Austin Downtown

Sushi Bar Austin Downtown is a high-end sushi restaurant in Downtown.

4.7 stars, 295 reviews. $$$$.

6. Uchi Austin

Sushi plus creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting.

4.6 stars, 3,508 reviews. $$$$.

7. Fukumoto

Japanese izakaya serving skewers, sushi & cooked seafood imported from Japan in a lofty, hip space.

4.6 stars, 1,050 reviews.

8. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is a moderately-priced sushi restaurant.

4.6 stars, 123 reviews. $$.

9. Komé: Sushi Kitchen

Trendy sushi joint with homestyle Japanese plates in a stylish, bamboo-accented space.

4.5 stars, 2,796 reviews.

10. Lucky Robot Restaurant

A menu of sustainably sourced sushi & ramen with a Latin American twist in a stylish, hip restaurant.

4.5 stars, 2,754 reviews.