Japanese Restaurants in Austin, $25-$40

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Japanese • North • $25-$40

This restaurant serves up Japanese surf and turf with myriad options for sushi and teppanyaki, popular tableside hibachi-grilled meats.

4815 W. Braker #580, 512/795-8333

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Fukumoto

Japanese • Lower East • $25-$40

Former Musashino chef Kazu Fukumoto's namesake izakaya features classic sushi, tempura, and yakitori. Saké and an unexpected beer list keep things rowdy.

514 Medina, 512/770-6880

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Kenobi Restaurant and Sushi Bar

Japanese • North • $25-$40

offers sushi with creative appetizers and entrées in a seductively hip space with an extensive selection of drinks, sake, and wine.

10000 Research Ste. 138-A, 512/241-0119

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Maiko

Japanese • Downtown • $25-$40

The restaurant provides Japanese and fusion cuisine in a modern and swanky yet relaxed setting. Find standard sushi offerings, including edomae – Tokyo-style sushi – and some signature rolls.

311 W. Sixth, 512/236-9888

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Mikado Ryotei

Japanese • North • $25-$40

This restaurant isn't just the spot for sushi; it also serves Japanese tapas, or robata – a selection of grilled seafood, meats, and vegetables. A great date spot.

9033 Research, 512/833-8188

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Sushi Japon

Japanese • South • $25-$40

The sushi is fresh, professionally prepared, and complemented by the draft Ichiban. Don't leave without tasting the black cod and yellowtail.

6801 N. I-35, 512/323-6663

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Sushi Sake

Japanese • North • $25-$40

This place takes its sake seriously, serving premium brands cold (as their makers intended). Don't miss the long sushi bar with some of the most beautiful fish in Austin.

9503 Research #500, 512/527-0888

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Tomodachi

Japanese • North • $25-$40

It's no wonder this place has crowds, who could resist an Ex-Girlfriend roll (crab, avocado, spicy tuna, halibut tempura, spicy mayonnaise)? The crab cakes are huge, almost four inches in diameter, and mostly crab, bound by a light panko crust. The cucumber salad cools us off just in time to appreciate the tempura menu.

4101-E W. Parmer, 512/821-9472

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Uchiko

Japanese • Midtown • $25-$40 •  First Plates 

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.

4200 N. Lamar, 512/916-4808

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