Uchiko vs Uchi
Both Uchiko and Uchi are praised by writers. On balance, Uchi scores slightly better than Uchiko. Uchi ranks #4 in Austin with endorsements from 11 sources including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
Uchiko
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4200 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78756
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Uchiko continues to wow diners. The vibrant energy and casual vibe alone are magnetic."
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Zagat
""Simply brilliant", this "whimsical" Rosedale sib to Uchi features Tyson Cole's "wildly creative" Japanese fare in "beautiful" presentations."
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BlackBook
"The menu changes faster than the weather, but you can always bank on a selection of both hot and cool items that fuse traditional with progressive."
Gayot
15.0
"The sweet and tart tomatillo perks up the buttery scallop as the crunch of house-made chips counters the soft meat."
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Travel + Leisure
"It's an assemblage of flavors...that's evocative, a little mysterious and a lot of fun."
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Uchi
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801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"You've heard the term "extreme sports"? Uchi is "extreme sushi"."
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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."
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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."
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BlackBook
"A red-wallpapered, organic-glam interior is like a backdrop from a Design Star set. Splurge on an omakase-style banquet feast."
Gayot
15.0
"Faithful sushi lovers migrate to this crimson-colored, cozy house for quality sushi and imaginative Japanese fusion fare."
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