"You will experience sushi from the mind of a craftsman and understand what nigiri sushi means to him. This is more than food, this is the chef's emotions and journey put onto a plate."
Nashville-style hot chicken.
This cozy North Campus bungalow provides coffees, juice, and a full bar, as well as an eclectic, vegetarian-friendly menu in a comfortably shabby atmosphere. The giant patio fills up quickly during finals.
We travel from across town for the breakfast hash and waffles du jour. This "chef-inspired comfort food" includes stuffed Swiss chard, beer cheese, plus burgers, breakfast, and meat loaf. Don't forget about the milkshakes.
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.
Uchibā, "Uchi Bar" in Japanese, is a izakaya‑inspired cocktail bar and restaurant known for its Japanese whiskies, yakitori grill items and Uchi classics.
The James Beard Foundation found Uchiko chef and owner Tyson Cole worthy of its Best Chef award for the Southwest region; if that won’t get you in the door, you’re certifiable.
This is one of the top sushi restaurants in Austin, with an aggressive menu and a sizable selection of nigiri. You can follow dinner with cheesecake tempura and some rowdy sake bombs.
Uncle Nicky's is a local Italian restaurant offering various pasta, pane tostato, sandwich and salad dishes.
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