Uchi

• Cuisine(s): Contemporary, Japanese, Sushi
  Price: $$$$
  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
• Serving: Dinner
  Alcohol: Beer/Wine
  Reservations: Accepted
• Parking: Street, Valet

Description

James Beard Award-winning Austin chef Tyson Cole's ultramodern Japanese import, Uchi, occupies the old building that housed Houston classic Felix Mexican Restaurant for half a century — and the young restaurant is already just as popular. You'll have to make reservations for this dinner-only spot if you want to sit in the steely-chic dining room, but walk-ins can usually be accommodated at the surprisingly cozy bar. A spot-on sake list (as well as beer and wine) accompanies a menu of "hot" and "cold" "tastings" that have to be patiently explained by your waiter, so complex are the dishes; Uchi is not for the faint of palate (or wallet).