How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...was telling me about this place in town called Musashino," says Cole. "And I thought that, if I wanted..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

News of the Black Iron Brothertons, of Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez’s Tare, of Abby Jane and her Bakeshop, of Little Ola and King Cakes, of Tiffany Chen and Those New Cookies

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...pastry chef Danielle Martinez, whose culinary backgrounds include Uchi, Musashino, and Minamoto. After seeing continued success of their private..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Restaurants and Seafood Suppliers Work Toward Sustainability

Staying afloat with Minamoto Foods' SeaChange program

"...while fishing with Takehiko "Smokey" Fuse, the owner of Musashino, who was constantly running into problems sourcing quality products..."

April 30, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Abbott Don't Care, Real Fish and Faux, Crave Improves Pville, Everybody Requests Freebirds

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...and John Gocong honed their prodigious skills at Uchi, Musashino, and She’s Not Here – so you’re aware of..."

March 2, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Beginners Guide to Japanese Food in Austin

Where to find traditional dishes beyond sushi and ramen

"...cutlet, ordered on its own or as an add-on. Musashino serves quite a few traditional plates alongside their vast..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

ICYMI: Musashino Sushi Dokoro Prides Itself on Craft

Edomae-style sushi at this traditional restaurant

"...most elegant pieces of sushi this side of Japan. Musashino Sushi Dokoro opened their former location just off of..."

April 20, 2018 Food Column by Jessi Cape

Review: Street

Chinatown's new pan-Asian concept covers all the bases

"...handful of fusion dishes like ceviche. But the former Musashino space, the entrance now bookended by two encased kimonos,..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

DVDanger: Tokyo Tribe

Sion Sono's deranged, delirious hip-hop musical rocks

"...Tokyo neighborhood. The heroes are the love-and-peace B-Boys of Musashino Saru, who just want to hang out and spend..."

Dec. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fukumoto

Can Fukumoto cure Austin's dining malaise?

"...Fukumoto, the eponymous new eatery from former Musashino chef Kazu Fukumoto, comes at a time of ennui..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• Meanwhile, Musashino Sushi Dokoro (3407 Greystone) owner Takehiko "Smokey" Fuse is..."

May 30, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Chef Genealogy

Tracing culinary family trees to the roots of four local mentors

"...six years training under chef Takehiko Fuse at Austin's Musashino Sushi Dokoro as well as masters in Japan before..."

Sept. 16, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Ramen Tatsu-ya Grand Opening

Authentic Ramen restaurant celebrates Grand Opening this Saturday

"...Their notable cultural and culinary training (Musashino, Second Bar + Kitchen, and 2 Michelin star rated..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Chen Z Hot Pot and Noodle Bar

Fresh ingredients and generous portions highlight this noodle bar

"...Chen of Chen's Noodle House fame, Johnson Ngo of Musashino Sushi Dokoro, and Chen's brother-in-law Henry Wong, former owner..."

June 15, 2012 Food Review by Mick Vann

Kome

Possessed of a jewellike individuality, Komé hits it out of the park

"...have worked at notable Japanese restaurants (including Uchi and Musashino Sushi Dokoro), and they are also the couple behind..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Restaurant Roulette

A sampling of eateries from the ‘Chronicle’ Restaurant Guide

"...Musashino Sushi Dokoro Serving a whopping variety of sushi and..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Sushi Takes Over Austin

In a town dominated by Tex-Mex and barbecue, something fishy is happening

"...as demonstrated by longtime favorites such as the venerable Musashino (3407 Greystone, 795-8593), Kyoto (315 Congress #200, 482-9010), and..."

May 21, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Mabuta no Ura

The Japanese rainbow spectrum of Boris' amplifier worship

"...name from the Melvins' Bullhead, Boris formed at Tokyo's Musashino Art University in 1992 and self-released its debut, the..."

June 27, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Dim Sum at Chinatown

Some of Austin's best dim sum

"...frontage road, a few blocks north of Far West; Musashino Sushi Dokoro is on the lower level. One caveat..."

April 18, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Second Helpings

Sushi, part II

Feb. 6, 2004 Food Column

The Bold and the Beautiful

Young chef / owner Tyson Cole has Uchi right where he -- and probably everyone else -- wants it.

"...among many of Austin's sushi lovers while working at Musashino, and after living and training in Japan, he came..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Asian Destination

With a new sushi bar, Suzi’s bolsters Its already brilliant menu

"...behind the line and left for greener pastures at Musashino Sushi Dokoro (which seems to be the incubator for..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Second Helpings: Sushi, part II

Jan. 31, 2003 Food Column

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Honorable MentionMusashino Sushi Dokoro, Ichiban Japanese & KoreanBowl of PhoKim Phung..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Index

"...Musashino Sushi Dokoro, 3407 Greystone Dr., 795-8593Readers Favorites (9)..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

All the Fish in the Sea

Part one of our guide to Austin's proliferating sushi spots.

May 10, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Second Helpings: Sushi - Part One

Wes Marshall surveys some of Austin's sushi restaurants in this week's "Second Helpings."

Oct. 26, 2001 Food Column

2001 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Musashino Sushi Dokoro, 3407 Greystone Dr., 795-8593READERS SUSHI..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Readers Poll

"...HONORABLE MENTIONCentral MarketSushiMusashino Sushi DokoroRUNNER-UPKyoto..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Local culinary news from Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood.

"...the Lowe's/Albertson's shopping center. Saga-san, former sushi chef at Musashino Sushi Dokoro, is the executive chef at the new..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Readers Poll

"...HONORABLE MENTIONCentral Market, Katz'sBEST SUSHIKyotoRUNNERS-UPMusashino..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

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