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Franklin Barbecue vs Uchi

Both establishments are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Franklin Barbecue is preferred by most professionals compared to Uchi. Franklin Barbecue comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 13 sources such as Bon Appétit, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Franklin Barbecue
Franklin Barbecue
9 / 10
900 E. 11th, Austin, TX 78702
From $0 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"If Central Texas is the hub of the state's best barbecue, then Franklin Barbecue is the gold standard." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Originally a trailer, this brick-and-mortar BBQ joint in East Austin is "giving the big names a run for their money" with some of the "finest brisket in the entire state"." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"Proprietor Aaron Franklin is to barbecue as homebrewers are to beer. He has created his own niche with craft brisket on par with the dispensaries in legendary Lockhart."
Gayot Gayot
"In less than two years, Aaron Franklin opened a small trailer dispensing barbecue that then evolved into a brick-and-mortar eatery." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Pork ribs & peppery brisket. It's good."
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Uchi
Uchi
8 / 10
801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
From $31 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"You've heard the term "extreme sports"? Uchi is "extreme sushi"." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Uchi, which occupies a softly-lit bungalow on South Lamar about five minutes from downtown, celebrates the art of unconventional thinking when it comes to sushi." Full review
Zagat Zagat
""Heaven" for sushiphiles, this Zilker jewel box (and its newer Montrose outpost) presents the "finest in forward-thinking Japanese" cuisine via chef Tyson Cole." Full review
BlackBook BlackBook
"A red-wallpapered, organic-glam interior is like a backdrop from a Design Star set. Splurge on an omakase-style banquet feast."
Gayot Gayot
15.0
"Faithful sushi lovers migrate to this crimson-colored, cozy house for quality sushi and imaginative Japanese fusion fare." Full review
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