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Komé Sushi Kitchen
Japanese sushi / izakayaJapanese-ownedHusband and wifeNorth LoopNo reservations
Founded by Japanese husband-and-wife team Takehiro and Kayo Asazu, Komé Sushi Kitchen has been Austin's most beloved Japanese-owned sushi restaurant since 2011. 'Také' Asazu leads the kitchen with the training and sensibility of Japan, describing Komé as one of Austin's only truly Japanese-owned sushi restaurants.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- North Loop / Airport Blvd
- Since
- 2011
- Chef
- Takehiro Asazu
Plate № 44
About
Takehiro ('Také') and Kayo Asazu arrived from Japan and built Komé from a farmers' market bento stand in 2006 before opening their brick-and-mortar on Airport Blvd in 2011. In a January 2026 Instagram post, the owners themselves described Komé as 'one of the only places in Austin that is truly Japanese owned' — a distinction that the Austin food community has recognized for over a decade. Také trained at Uchi before striking out independently, and the menu reflects a genuine Japanese sensibility: clean flavors, honest ingredients, and no gimmicks. The Asazu family is the nucleus of Austin's Japanese food ecosystem — also founding Sa-Tén Coffee and Uroko — making Komé the anchor of a remarkable culinary empire. No reservations; first-come, first-served.
Neighborhood & visiting
Komé Sushi Kitchen sits in North Loop / Airport Blvd, one of Austin's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- One of Austin's only verifiably Japanese-owned sushi restaurants — confirmed by the owners themselves
- The Asazu family's two decades of commitment to Austin's Japanese food culture make this the community's home kitchen
- Honest, Japanese-sensibility menu: clean flavors, great ingredients, zero gimmicks
- The foundational restaurant of Austin's most important Japanese culinary family — connected to Sa-Tén and Uroko
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Frequently asked
About Komé Sushi Kitchen
- Is Komé Sushi Kitchen an authentic japanese sushi / izakaya restaurant in Austin?
- Yes — Komé Sushi Kitchen is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese sushi / izakaya in Austin: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Komé Sushi Kitchen located?
- Komé Sushi Kitchen is located at 5301 Airport Blvd Suite 100, Austin, TX 78751, Austin, USA in the North Loop / Airport Blvd neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Komé Sushi Kitchen?
- Komé Sushi Kitchen does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Austin we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Komé Sushi Kitchen?
- Komé Sushi Kitchen sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese sushi / izakaya of this format in Austin.
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