Uchiko Austin

I can't believe I didn't try Uchiko sooner. Anna was a fantastic server and the food was amazing. My boyfriend and I wanted to keep the bill around $200, so I was worried we wouldn't get enough food. I had to unbutton my pants on the way home. We're pretty indecisive, so we took Anna up on her offer to curate a menu for us based on our budget and likes/dislikes. Every single bite of the 9-course dinner was perfect. We got all our favorites (most of which we didn't mention - it felt like she was reading our minds), plus plenty of unique things that I never would've thought to order but turned out to be incredible. She checked in regularly to see what we liked so she could pick the next courses. Our feedback probably wasn't very helpful because we loved everything. I mentioned my gluten intolerance in the reservation. Anna addressed it as soon as we were seated and went over the gluten-free options. The vast majority of the menu items were either gluten-free or could be modified. It really stood out to me that the food runners all specified that each dish they served was gluten-free. I didn't have to spend the meal worrying about miscommunications. Our experience was on par with the Michelin-star restaurants I used to go to when I lived in NYC, but for a fraction of the price. Obviously the food was perfect. But what really set this experience apart was the service. I can't say enough good things about Anna, the bartenders, and the rest of the FOH staff. Everyone went above and beyond to take care of us and make us feel welcomed.

My boyfriend and I went in for our 3rd anniversary and we had a great time! Neither of us are too familiar with Japanese cuisine so we put a lot of trust in our server, Lulu, who was very helpful. I have celiac disease which can make eating out difficult, but much of the menu was gluten free without a need for modifications so that was a huge plus for me. Everything was delicious, the vibe was both energetic and romantic, 10/10 would go again.

It had been a LONG time since we'd been to Uchiko with our son. In fact, it had been 8 years and they haven't missed a beat! From the moment we walked in, Shelby made us feel at home. Our reservation had been taken incorrectly, yet Shelby was able to accommodate us and was so personable and empathetic. Our server was Brian and he was professional, kind and very knowledgeable in regard to me being a celiac. The food was absolutely stunning and as delicious as ever. Uchiko continues to have the best Happy Hour in town. We're looking forward to our next visit!