Otoko

"Truly a fascinating dining experience, he has all the wild that he has from being in a rock band, but also the attention to detail for a sushi chef. Some wild flavors you won't taste elsewhere, well worth the price and the visit"

"My boyfriend took me to Otoko as a surprise for our anniversary and new years eve. All I can say is WOW! It’s difficult to eat normal food after such an incredible experience, I can’t stop thinking about it. The service was absolutely fantastic, very intimate and personal which I loved. Everyone was so kind and friendly. I loved the entire omakase. Every dish I tried was like magic to my tastebuds. I was exhausted after a 16 hour flight the day before and this dinner truly brought me back to life. My boyfriend got the omakase with wine pairings and I got the sake pairing. I will say it is a lot of drinks, but each and every one was well thought out for each portion of the dinner. I hope to come back again and again!"

"What a magical omakase experience - each bite meticulously crafted with love and admiration for the chef and cuisine. All of the staff were top notch, enhancing the experience along the way. There are two easy to follow rules: leave your gold plate on the counter for plating and don't put ginger on your sushi, simple and sensible. Our neighbors could not follow the two rules which was a little distracting. We however excelled at following along. What a special meal, maybe the best I have had in Austin!"

"This place is a bucket list restaurant. Chef Yoshi is an artist and all of the surrounding staff are the best of the best. I've never had better omakase, and this is in my top 5 for best meals all-time. And the bar, Watertrade, is equally amazing. You have to book 2 months in advance but if you ever get the chance to dine here, I promise you will not be disappointed."

"The dining experience was lovely. The setting of the actual restaurant was intimate with 12 seats all around, and 3 chef stations to help serve the different groups of patrons for the night. The food was art in every sense of the word, and I was so pleased with the presentation, the flavors, and the creativity. We had the 20 course Omakase with a tea pairing and I am including some pictures in this review. If you are looking for an intimate dinner setting for a special occasion, or if you just enjoy Japanese food with a twist, Otoko is for you. Note: I would’ve taken off one star but it would not reflect on the actual food, so I decided against it, but this was something that threw me off a little- I was surprised that with the exclusivity, warmth and experience I had at Otoko, my date’s name was misspelled on our personalized menu, it made me a little sad since it was a surprise celebration from him :("