Uchi
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| Established | 2003 |
| Current owner(s) | Tyson Cole |
| Head chef | Tyson Cole |
| Food type | Sushi |
| Street address | 801 South Lamar Boulevard |
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 78704 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 30°15′27″N 97°45′35″W / 30.257501°N 97.759588°W |
| Other locations | Uchiko |
| Website | Uchi Austin |
Uchi is a contemporary Japanese sushi restaurant located in Austin, Texas which opened in 2003. The Japanese word "Uchi" translates to "house" in English, and the 2,700-square-foot (250 m2) space is a refurbished home. Owner and chefTyson Cole's menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and sashimi, makimono, yakimono and tempura, and a changing omakase based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the James Beard Foundation.
Uchiko, Tyson Cole’s follow up to his first restaurant, Uchi, opened its doors in July 2010. Translated as “child of uchi” from Japanese, Uchiko is located at 4200 North Lamar, just south of 45th Street in Central Austin. Kaz Edwards is the Chef de Cuisine and Charlie Wang is the Head Sushi Chef.
Uchi Houston opened in February 2012, located at 904 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006 Lance Gillum is the Chef de Cuisine.
Uchi Dallas opened on June 1, 2015, located at 2817 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201. Alex Astranti is the Chef de Cuisine.
Uchi's success in a city more known for barbecue and brews than stylized fine dining has garnered the restaurant favorable reviews from Fearless Critic. Articles about chef and owner Tyson Cole have been featured in The Wall Street Journal,Saveur,Oxford American, Tribeza magazine,Austinist, and Food & Wine Magazine.
Opened in July 2010, Uchiko elicited praise and attention from publications across the country. The restaurant has been mentioned in the Houston Chronicle,Nation's Restaurant News,Austin American-Statesman, and Texas Monthly. In 2011, Uchiko was recognized as one of the top new restaurants in Texas in the Houston Chronicle,The Dallas Morning News,San Antonio Express, and Texas Monthly. The restaurant secured its place on the culinary landscape when - in early 2011 - it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by GQ Magazine.
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