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Sushi Endo
Edomae omakase sushiTokyo-born chefJiro Ono lineageSpeakeasy vibeWest Campus
Tokyo-born chef Yasuhiro Endo trained at Washington DC's Sushi Nakazawa — part of the lineage of legendary Jiro Ono — and brought his Edomae omakase to Austin in March 2024. A speakeasy-jazz bar atmosphere and a weekday $99 omakase make Sushi Endo the city's most exciting new Japanese restaurant.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- West Campus / The Drag
- Since
- 2024
- Chef
- Yasuhiro Endo
Plate № 31
About
Chef Yasuhiro Endo grew up in Tokyo, worked at Tsukiji Market, and trained at Sushi Nakazawa in DC and New York — a restaurant carrying the direct lineage of Jiro Ono, the greatest sushi master in recorded history. Additional apprenticeships at Midori Sushi and Kiyoyasu-tei in Tokyo rounded out an extraordinary Japanese education before Endo brought it all to Austin's West Campus in 2024. The restaurant's half-counter, half-jazz-lounge design breaks every omakase convention — vinyl records play, cocktails flow, and Chef Endo may pick up an electric guitar at the end of service. A weekday 16-course omakase at $99 (Tue-Thu) is already the best-value serious omakase in Austin. Weekend courses run 20 courses.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sushi Endo sits in West Campus / The Drag, one of Austin's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Tokyo-born chef trained at Sushi Nakazawa — the direct lineage of legendary Jiro Ono, subject of the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi
- Weekday 16-course Edomae omakase at $99 (Tue-Thu) — the best-value top-tier omakase in Austin
- Unique speakeasy-jazz bar atmosphere where Chef Endo may serenade guests on electric guitar
- Fish flown in directly from Japan, prepared with techniques mastered across Tokyo's most demanding kitchens
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Frequently asked
About Sushi Endo
- Is Sushi Endo an authentic edomae omakase sushi restaurant in Austin?
- Yes — Sushi Endo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for edomae omakase sushi in Austin: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sushi Endo located?
- Sushi Endo is located at 609 W 29th St, Austin, TX 78705, Austin, USA in the West Campus / The Drag neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sushi Endo?
- Sushi Endo accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Sushi Endo?
- Sushi Endo sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for edomae omakase sushi of this format in Austin.
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