Mikado Ryotei

03/05/06

The best restaurant in Austin!

by luckyidea at Citysearch

I can be very picky about my food. I almost hate trying new places because I always run the risk of throwing my money away on something that I think tastes awful. Not the case with Mikado! I was VERY pleased with my visit. The service was outstanding, the sushi was the best I've ever had and the food was great! Prices were reasonable ($60 for 2 people with appetizer, sushi, dinner and dessert and tip) and worth every penny. I can't wait to go back!

• Pros: great service, great food, great ambience
• Cons: NONE!

02/23/06

Yummy

by pegacorn at Citysearch

They have great sushi and rolls. I love their spider rolls and snow crab crunch. The best part about this place, in my opinion, is it's versatility. It can be casual for lunch and romantic enough for dinner.

• Pros: food, parking

01/06/06

Never had better!

by aust1nette at Citysearch

I have been three times in the last year, the most recent time being a few weeks ago. Every time was absolutely delicious! Order some hot sake, some wine, or a Japanese beer, and get a few rolls with a friend! The tempura vegetable appetizer is also very good, as is the miso soup. I don't know how to describe the quality of everything overall except to say that if anyone ever suggests Japanese, this is the one I clamor for!!

(I've never had this problem, but if you're thinking of ordering something that says "market price", find out first what the market price is--don't order something if you don't know how expensive it is! market conditions sometimes dictate surprisingly high prices!)

• Pros: food, drink, romantic lighting
• Cons: pricey, far north

08/29/05

not worhty of rating

by foodie at Citysearch

I went with high hopes as the rating was so high. Not completely disappointed but it was certainly not worthy of a 9.7

3 of us ordered a sashimi meal. It was the first time I had been given the miso soup after the sashimi had arrived, which was generally ok but the tuna was dry, and the pieces of fish were small. Even the pickled ginger had seen better days. Had to constantly ask the waiter to top up water glasses, but generally service was ok. Ordered 2 special rolls which were tasty but kept falling apart. However standard spicy rolls (we had tuna, salmon and yellowtail) were excellent and inexpensive.

Good, but not excellent.

• Pros: 
• Cons: so dark

08/19/05

One of my FAVORITE Japanese restaurants!

by figpear090 at Citysearch

This place has one of the best dragon rolls around. Plus, they have much more on their menu, and they're all delicious. I'm the type who doesn't eat raw fish, but Mikado has so much other stuff to offer that it doesn't matter. My boyfriend and I usually order six rolls, and they'll make us full. It's such a great place here, you'll just have to try it!

• Pros: GREAT food
• Cons: REALLY dark

03/23/05

Wow... great sushi

by vivacleo at Citysearch

Pricy but delicious. The Ebi 2 nearly made me cry, not because it was spicy but because I couldn't stop even though it was burning my mouth. Remained in my mind for days after. Seriously good, Ebi 2. The seaweed salad was good, not much different from any other place but had great presentation. Gyoza was very good - hated sharing it. Love it when miso has the seaweed in it. Presentation was beautiful and loved the environment.

• Pros: romantic, sushi, fast

01/07/05

Great everything!

by lxmxfxd at Citysearch

Having lived on the west coast for a while, I've had incredible sushi direct from japanese sushi masters. Even when taking that into consideration, Mikado is as close as it comes considering we are in central texas. Bar none - this is the best sushi bar in austin, from my experience. The spicy tuna melts in your mouth (as it should) and the rice, which is key, is done just right. Oh, and I've never had eel taste as good as I've had from Mikado's, anywhere! So, go at a normal dinner hour and you're sure to get the best rolls in austin. Enjoy!

• Pros: GREAT food, Fast friendly service

09/14/04

Best sushi in Austin

by ellak78 at Citysearch

I have been to most sushi restaurants in Austin, and nothing has surpassed the quality of Mikado. In fact, this is one of the best sushi restaurants I have EVER been to and I travel quite a bit. The fish is always very fresh, and the rice is just right, not too sticky or too dry. The cooked food is delicious as well. I highly recommend the sea bass appetizer, the mushroom package, the seaweed salad, and the grilled tofu (even if you don't like tofu, this is phenomenal). I don't know why people make such a big fuss over Musashino and Uchi as I think their sushi quality doesn't even come close to Mikado's and the prices are exorbitant.

• Pros: Great sushi, Plenty of Parking, No wait for a table

08/23/04

Very Impressive

by madhij88 at Citysearch

The food and service was a splendid combition. Very pretty waitresses and hostesses (all petite asian college girls) give exemplary service. The sushi was among the best I have had in this town. The appetizers were cutting edge and delicious. The place is beautiful. Think of it as a Kenichi without the trashy side. I highly recommend Mikado to anyone. It would be even better if they had a bar.

• Pros: Sushi, Appetizers, Pretty Servers
• Cons: , So so location

07/23/04

Consistantly excellent

by bluedragon2k at Citysearch

I can't say enough good things about this place... The sushi chefs are friendly and knowledgeable, the waiters are courteous, and the sushi is always delicious.

• Pros: Parking, Sushi, Ambiance