Where’s Yoshi? When he’s not crafting exquisite modern Japanese cuisine at his 12-seat omakase restaurant, Austin’s very own Waldo is often found clad in black, flashing a megawatt smile anywhere fun is on the menu. The Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki tasting menu are one of the hottest tickets in town, thanks to unparalleled precision and impossibly fresh seasonal ingredients.

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