Austin’s only MICHELIN-starred sushi spot, Craft Omakase, serves 22 tasting courses. | Photo by Taylor Elliot
Here in Austin, we love sushi soy much.
Lucky for us, there are plenty of sushi restaurants to choose from in the Capital City, and we rounded up 23 for you to choose from. Nori going to lie, we think they’re all worth a visit.
Aburi Oshi Sushi | 5610 N. I-35 | $$
This delivery and pick-up-only restaurant, owned by Japanese restaurateur Seigo Nakamura, is famous for its flame-seared sushi.
Tancho Sushi | 7415 Southwest Pkwy., Bldg. 4, Ste. #300 | $$$
A quality omakase experience is available on a whim at this reservation-free restaurant, where you can get a curated experience ranging from $25 to $54 for lunch and $29 to $59 for dinner. Psst — you can also get their omakase experience delivered.
Craft Omakase | 4400 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. #102 | $$$$
This MICHELIN-starred restaurant is the cream of the crop when it comes to sushi. Try a 22-course seasonal tasting menu prepared using a blend of modern and traditional techniques.
Kumail Nanjiani | Now-Friday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $54+ | Known for his work in “The Big Sick” and “Silicon Valley,” Nanjiani is returning to his roots in stand-up comedy.
Friday, Jan. 31
Arty Party: Weather! | 10-11 a.m. | The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria | Free with RSVP | Look to the skies at this interactive party for hands-on creativity.
Kevin Hart | Friday, Jan. 31-Sunday, Feb. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $90+ | Get ready for side-splitting laughs with the “Acting My Age” tour from the Mark Twain Prize-winner for American Comedy.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Haunted History Ghost Tour | Times vary | Driskill Hotel | $28 | Step inside one of Austin’s most historic buildings and learn about the spirits that walk among you.
Sunday, Feb. 2
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $30+ | Experience ABBA’s catalog in a new way through this tribute band.
Monday, Feb. 17
Mary J. Blige | 7-11 p.m. | The Moody Center | $70+ | Joined by NE-YO & Mario, this iconic songstress’s “For My Fans” tour will come to town.
Water levels at Lady Bird Lake have dropped by about two feet after one of Longhorn Dam’s nine floodgates failed. Austin Water is investigating the issue and plugged the leak with a “stop log” on Tuesday. (KUT)
Opening
A fast-casual Caribbean restaurant called Twin Isle is set to open in east Austin this spring. Chef Janelle Romeo, who is known for her food truck Shirley’s Trini Cuisine, will focus the cuisine around her native island of Trinidad and Tobago.
Announced
“Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workout,” Pvolve, is opening a studio on South Congress Avenue next month. The low-impact, resistance-based exercise is meant to tone and increase mobility.
Outdoors
You otter see this. A North American river otter was spotted floating in Lake Kyle this week. It’s a sign that more otters are returning to the area — otters were spotted in San Marcos in April last year. (KVUE)
Feel Good
Austin City Council will proclaim January 17 as Matilda Day in honor of Austinite Amanda Stronza’s dog today. The holiday is meant to bring awareness for senior pet adoption and raise funds for shelter animals.
Ranked
Texas ranked No. 6 on Highland Cabinetry’s “America’s Most Pet-Friendly States in 2025.” Our high inventory of pet-friendly apartments, hotels, and low cost of insurance + ownership contributed to the score.
Sports
Outfielder Wyatt Langford is primed for a major improvement in his sophomore season. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
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Health
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Finance
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Travel
Pro tip: Hawaiian Airlines has special one-way fares between AUS and Hawaiʻi. See the fare sales (like $209) and start dreaming of this year’s vacation.*
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Culture
It’s almost Armadillo Day
Local bands often perform at Armadillo Day. | Photo by @dougmoreland
While most Americans look toward Pennsylvania for weather predictions come February 2, Texans are known to look to the Hill Country, at a nine-banded armadillo named Bee Cave Bob.
Texas’ Armadillo Day isn’t quite as old as the 137-year-Groundhog Day, but it does boast some uniquely Texan charm.
It all takes place at the “West Pole,” a ranch in Bee Cave.
Bob’s job is largely the same as Punxatawney Phil’s. Bob’s handler Ralph Fisher brings the guest of honor to the West Pole, and when the time is right, he emerges. If Bob enjoys his time in the sun, it’s an early spring. If he turns back toward the darkness, buckle up for six more weeks of winter.
Because everything’s bigger in Texas, Bob likes to bring a little more fortune-telling into the mix. Legend goes that the direction he walks can foresee the political climate of the year, as well.
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