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Uchi
801 S. Lamar, 512/916-4808
Photo by John Anderson
Chef Tyson Cole's now-legendary restaurant was a game changer, putting the local scene on the national food map and ushering in a new era of fine dining in Austin. Sushi ranges from fresh scallops, tuna, and seafood to negitoro rolls, seaweed, and chicken salad, and all are highly rated. Reservations recommended.
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Five Austin Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Foods to Start the Day
Who says you can't have ice cream and french fries for breakfast?
Dan Gentile, March 8, 2018
It Takes a Village to Eat Safely With Food Allergies
Local restaurants adapt to the growing number of Americans with food allergies
Melanie Haupt, Feb. 1, 2018
Desserts at Uchi
Virginia B. Wood, July 24, 2008
Best of Austin Awards
- 2023: Readers Fine Dining
- 2023: Readers Sushi
- 2023: Readers Service
- 2022: Readers Sushi
- 2022: Readers Pastry Chef (Ariana Quant (Uchi))
- 2021: Readers Sushi
- 2019: Readers Fine Dining
- 2019: Readers Sushi
- 2018: Readers Chef (Tyson Cole)
- 2018: Readers Fine Dining
- 2018: Readers Sushi
- 2017: Readers Best Chef (Tyson Cole (Uchi))
- 2017: Readers Best Fine Dining
- 2016: Readers Best Established Restaurant
- 2016: Readers Best Fine Dining
- 2016: Readers Best Service
- 2013: Readers Best Sushi
- 2010: Readers Best Place To Take a First Date
- 2008: Readers Best Restaurant When Someone Else Is Paying
- 2007: Readers Best Expensive Restaurant
First Plates Awards
More: Japanese restaurants, South Lamar and Barton Springs
Loro
Separately, they've built international followings. Together, Tyson Cole (Uchi) and Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue) combine forces to bring us a Texas-Asian smokehouse. Commence drooling now.
2115 S. Lamar, 512/916-4858
Michi Ramen
Starting as a food truck, this place takes on a brick-and-mortar business competing admirably against Austin's other ramen contenders. Housemade gyoza, Chashu Don of roast pork and rice, among other deviations, make this spot more than a one-trick pony.
3005 S. Lamar, D-114B, 512/394-6350
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
The second location of the cult ramen shop feature the same delicious broths, toppings, and bombs. But South Austinites can now save a little fuel.
