Lucky Robot Restaurant

Rated #3 Sushi and #1 Ramen in Austin by Tripadvisor. (updated January 2024) Certified sustainable sushi restaurant in conjunction with the James Beard Foundation. We focus on Nikkei cuisine. A balance between Japanese and South American ingredients and techniques. Chef Jay Huang is a two-time finalist for the Ora King Awards. Known for our chiki tori nigiri, ramen, vibrant atmosphere (yes, we have swings). Reservations are recommended.

Lucky Robot Restaurant is a japanese in Austin, Texas. It is listed at 1303 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, which places it among the local businesses of Austin that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as asian fusion restaurant, cocktail bar, ramen restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

Hours are published for 7 days a week. Typical hours are 4:30–9:30 pm. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. You can reach Lucky Robot Restaurant at (512) 444-8081; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, luckyrobotatx.com.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 2,772 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded japanese & sushi in Austin.

Austin is in Texas, in the South, where summers are hot and humid, winters are short, and severe storms in spring are a fact of life; businesses run air conditioning most of the year and many open early to beat the heat. Getting around Austin is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Texas's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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