Hip eatery with an earthy vibe featuring happy hour, craft cocktails & elevated Japanese cuisine.
Loved our evening at TenTen. We stopped by for an early dinner and were able to get in very quickly. The atmosphere is inviting, sophisticated, and classy but not pretentious. Our server was so friendly and accommodating. The tuna gyoza taco appetizer was delicious and expertly-prepared. All of the maki was fresh and flavorful. Overall, it was a lovely experience. Some of the best sushi in Austin. I can’t wait to come back.
Visited 7 months ago
In Austin for business - very comfortable sitting at the bar alone. The server Alex was phenomenal, the food was outstanding and the overall vibe was really comfortable. Great spot for a solo traveler, a couple or a group! Will be coming here again when I’m back in town
Visited 5 months ago
I came here to visit a buddy of mine named Shawn, who has been working here for 2 yrs now. As I walked in, I was greeted by one of the nicest hostesses I could ever ask for. Nyah was very sweet, kind, and extremely helpful. I sat down at the sushi bar w/ Zoltan… and let me tell you everything they have here is high-quality and the way they prepare the food makes it taste astronomically delectable.
Special shout out to the head chef!! I wanted a spicy sauce, and chef Joe whipped it right up, so delicious! When you come in, make sure you ask for Shawn, he’s the best server!! Don’t take my word for it take a look at these photos and videos 😉
Oh also, make sure you tell Chris the general manager that I sent you, he’s an absolute blessing!
Visited 5 months ago
I recently dined at TenTen and was thoroughly impressed.
The atmosphere is serene and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal. The service was nothing short of exceptional, with attentive and professional staff. The highlight of the evening was the salmon sashimi - the best I've ever had. Fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared, it’s a must-try. TenTen truly delivers on both food and experience.
Highly recommended!
Visited 8 months ago
TenTen has stepped it up with their new menu and chef - every single bite was delicious. The sushi was super fresh and the appetizers were creative and flavorful. It all sat lightly and the desserts capped the meal nicely. I’ll be back.
Visited 2 months ago
Update as of 3/25/24: I went on a date night recently to TenTen. Again, amazing food and service. We got the Toro Tartare- delightfully simple and tasty served with endive leaves. Then, we got Scallop Maki - it came with this irresistible ponzu sauce and actual slices of truffle on top. This has got to be one of the best rolls I’ve ever had. Then, we got the quail egg sushi piece- the quail egg is soft-cooked perfectly. One thing I didn’t like was the mayonnaise inside the piece but that was such a minor thing! Then, we went all out and ordered the 18 piece sashimi- each piece blew my mind in its own way. There was hirame, wagyu, salmon belly, tuna, madai, shima aji, and I can’t remember that last fish. Needless to say, it was worth every penny- the fish so so fresh and perfectly seasoned in its own special way. The wagyu beef was out of this world - I could say it competes with Uchi’s gyutoro.
Hailey was our waitress during HH. So kind and prompt and attentive! This place has one of the best happy hours I’ve experienced. My friend and I went to celebrate my birthday after work. We saw the HH menu but ordered the whole menu (almost) thinking that the portion sizes would be smaller. Holy cow were we wrong! Everything was full-sized but so cheap! The veggie poke bowl was delish. $6 bowl could fill you up. The makis were amazing. We got hamachi and spicy tuna and both just blew my mind. I wasn’t crazy about the skewers - they were good but forgettable (both the eggplant and salmon). The dish that we loved the most was the quail egg nigiri. It comes with a slice of truffle on top. It was elegant and freaking amazing. Next time, I’m getting 2 or 3 pieces just for me. I also had the bourbon HH drink and lychee martini. Regularly these are more than $15 a piece but HH pricing was great! Really good drinks. And they gave me mochi ice cream for my birthday with 2 beautiful candles. I loved this whole experience. I appreciate that TenTen treats customers right and doesn’t skimp on any portions.
Visited a year ago
The Waygu!!!! 😍🤤😋
Visited a month ago
Visited a month ago
Visited a month ago
It's a fine dine experience and they have good vegan/vegetarian options
Visited a month ago
TenTen has stepped it up with their new menu and chef - every single bite was delicious. The sushi was super fresh and the appetizers were creative and flavorful. It all sat lightly and the desserts capped the meal nicely. I’ll be back.
Visited 2 months ago
Had a really great experience here a few nights back. The steaks were cooked / seasoned to perfection. The karage and rolls were killer. Service was strong and attentive. Will be back!
Visited 2 months ago
This restaurant was incredible! The service, atmosphere, and food was absolutely wonderful! It is a little pricey, but TOTALLY worth every penny!
Visited 2 months ago
Momo was awesome and very personable.
Sushi was great and the way waygu tacos were great!
Visited 2 months ago
Visited 2 months ago
Nice place but a little expensive. They do have a vegetarian menu with some interesting items. Interesting dessert menu, try the Matcha ice cream.
Visited 3 months ago
I had a WONDERFUL experience there. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and the staff was beyond kind. Thank your the amazing service and the most delicious food.
Visited 3 months ago
Overall a relatively good experience. For the price the quality was acceptable but you can find better at Uchi, Uchiko, or Uchiba for the same price. Here I recommend the Braised Daikon and Pork belly, and the Mushroom Maki, both were outstanding. The salmon and tuna nigiri were good enough. The Wagyu Gyoza Tacos were honestly disappointing for the price, it was giving me more 2am dirty 6th street street taco vibes vs upscale dining option, the beef it’s self did not seem worth it at all. Service and atmosphere were amazing. I hope to return for a classy sushi roll before going out to the bars.
Visited 4 months ago
Incredible food and service!
Visited 4 months ago
If the theme is “Keep Austin weird” this spot delivers circa 2022. Service sends apps before cocktails. Service does not know menu items like details on caviar. Service forgets dietary restrictions. Everyone is trying their best and delivers an odd ball experience. If you’re looking for an awkward seating arrangement, space cadet service and top shelf sushi - check it out but sit at the bar.
Visited 4 months ago
Visited 4 months ago
It’s a pricier establishment and I am more than happy to pay more for higher quality. Unfortunately, TenTen did not deliver at all. The service was incredibly sub-par and standard at its best moments. It felt like our server really didn’t want to be there; he was a real bummer. On top of that, It was my girlfriend’s birthday and they didn’t even mention it despite having told them ahead of time. The food was hit or miss. There were many good items, but there were many items that also tasted bad. In particular, we had a roll called the Chirashi which tasted VERY fishy. I am specifically paying a premium, so that the fish I eat does not taste past expiration and yet there it was. I will say this to their benefit, the items that tasted good, were quite incredible. But, it’s a roll of the dice in my opinion. The ambiance lighting is as great, but the music was so loud that it was difficult to talk. It had a big club vibe, and that’s cool to some extent, but I like to speak normally to my dinner companions and not yell at them to talk. In all, I wouldn’t go back.
Visited 4 months ago
Very authentic tacos in downtown Austin!
Visited 4 months ago
The service was so horrible it made my friend cry. Be better.
Visited 4 months ago
Nyia was formidable with us. Polite and professional. The sushi is very good and the restaurant has a very nice vibe.
Visited 4 months ago
Ordered 4 rolls and 2 miso soups around 8 PM. After 2 hours, we only got 3 of the rolls, which came out about once every 30 minutes. We were incorrectly charged for 2 drinks we didn’t order, which took an extra 10 minutes to resolve. Most of our tab came from drinks because we were literally just sitting there with nothing to do while we waited for scraps of food. Service never checked on us to explain the extremely long delays, and managers couldn’t be bothered to help either. But they took time to talk to each other often by the corner of the bar. For this awful experience, we still paid $80 for 3 rolls (half off) and 4 drinks (3 glasses of sakes half off and 1 cocktail). It’s wild that they couldn’t even get us 2 miso soups in 2 hours. And no one even bothered to ask. I can’t believe I paid $80 for probably one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in Austin. Save your money and your time. There are way better sushi spots downtown, like Uchiba, where the restaurant actually cares about you and serves good food.
Visited 4 months ago
First thing is the consistent amazing service by every single representative. Some mistakes were made concerning timeliness. However, they were immediately amended with the adequate compensation.
All of the food was tasty, some items more noteworthy than others. Definitely coming again!
PS: Thank you Johan for the service
Visited 4 months ago
One of the best Japanese restaurants this side of the mason Dixon!
Visited 4 months ago
In Austin for business - very comfortable sitting at the bar alone. The server Alex was phenomenal, the food was outstanding and the overall vibe was really comfortable. Great spot for a solo traveler, a couple or a group! Will be coming here again when I’m back in town
Visited 5 months ago
I came here to visit a buddy of mine named Shawn, who has been working here for 2 yrs now. As I walked in, I was greeted by one of the nicest hostesses I could ever ask for. Nyah was very sweet, kind, and extremely helpful. I sat down at the sushi bar w/ Zoltan… and let me tell you everything they have here is high-quality and the way they prepare the food makes it taste astronomically delectable.
Special shout out to the head chef!! I wanted a spicy sauce, and chef Joe whipped it right up, so delicious! When you come in, make sure you ask for Shawn, he’s the best server!! Don’t take my word for it take a look at these photos and videos 😉
Oh also, make sure you tell Chris the general manager that I sent you, he’s an absolute blessing!
Visited 5 months ago
A group of friends and I went to tenten on the 6th of September and had Johan as our server, and I could not say enough good things about him. He was so personable with us and generous. A dish of ours was taking longer than the other plates and TenTen comped the whole dish for us, and Johan also brought us a round of sake! Johan was so apologetic and kind. Additionally, our food and drinks were so delicious. I could not recommend him more. Our experience was so great and Johan is great!!
Visited 5 months ago
Food is great!
Visited 5 months ago
Visited 5 months ago
Visited 5 months ago
Not that good quality of sashimi with high price. Salmon toro tastes like H Mart quality. If this restaurant cost $20-30 per person should be good.
Visited 5 months ago
Great place. It's a high end restaurant so expect high end prices but also very high quality food. The sushi and nigiri are flawless. The steak was excellent and cooked to perfection.
Visited 5 months ago
I love it here. Fantastic happy hour, even if they are a little slow to get to you. Bartender is also making drinks for the whole restaurant. But when they do, it’s great!
Visited 6 months ago
Visited 6 months ago
Chicken Karaage and salmon maki were incredible. Staff was awesome. Ambience was dimly lit, but the music didn’t really fit it. If the music is off, it’ll really mess up an experience. I think some smooth jazz would better contrast the vibe.
Visited 6 months ago
Loved our evening at TenTen. We stopped by for an early dinner and were able to get in very quickly. The atmosphere is inviting, sophisticated, and classy but not pretentious. Our server was so friendly and accommodating. The tuna gyoza taco appetizer was delicious and expertly-prepared. All of the maki was fresh and flavorful. Overall, it was a lovely experience. Some of the best sushi in Austin. I can’t wait to come back.
Visited 7 months ago
Visited 7 months ago
Visited 7 months ago
Awesome sushi. Great atmosphere.
Visited 7 months ago
Visited 7 months ago
The food was good, I tried a variety of different food items and most tasted great. The waitress was very responsive and served me very well. I would definitely recommend. It did get a bit loud at times making it hard to hear but overall I enjoyed eating there.
Visited 8 months ago
Food has been good every time. Drinks are different and good. Service is always good. Happy hour is fantastic here.
Visited 8 months ago
I recently dined at TenTen and was thoroughly impressed.
The atmosphere is serene and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal. The service was nothing short of exceptional, with attentive and professional staff. The highlight of the evening was the salmon sashimi - the best I've ever had. Fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared, it’s a must-try. TenTen truly delivers on both food and experience.
Highly recommended!
Visited 8 months ago
Delicious bites and lovely sips for Happy Hour, very friendly
Visited 8 months ago
We had the nicest time here. HUGE shout out to our great server, Hailee G. She was so knowledgeable about the menu, and directed us to the best options according to our taste. Absolutely darling and personable. Our favorite thing was the hamachi.
Visited 9 months ago
Great place for happy hour!
Visited 9 months ago
Came in here the other night, always enjoy the sushi, always enjoy the drinks. Great vibes , yezzzirrr!
Visited 9 months ago
Delicious sushi, the salmon was to die for. The chicken acorn squash was a total suprise by how much flavor was packed in. Cocktails were wonderfully balanced as well as service was fantastic. Will definitely be returning
Visited 9 months ago
Visited 9 months ago
I LOVE this place. I’ve been multiple times this week, the scallop roll is addictive. The truffle and scallop combo is absolutely delectable, melts in your mouth. Definitely the best sushi in town, and the hostesses are so sweet.
Visited 9 months ago
Perfect group dinner for 10. I could eat the cucumber fish every single day.
Visited 9 months ago
Visited 9 months ago
Great food and service. Shisheto peppers and the mushroom sushi were my favorite. Decent options for vegetarian too!
Visited 9 months ago
Sue & Melanie were excellent! I loved the variety and how unique it was. It’s very light food and they have great drinks. I recommend the BBQ Toro. The service was great and they come to you very quickly, I would definitely come back on a night out with friends!!
Visited 9 months ago
Sue is the best bartender there!! She’s so sweet and attentive everytime I go there she is so great! Food is great and the geisha is amazing!!!!!
Visited 9 months ago
Bros, this place was rad! For real, the food and drinks were great. Bartenders were friendly and moved our drinks to our table, and the waiter was nice and everything he suggested we got and liked. Short rib was the best! Thanks Joey and bartenders (my bad I forgot names there).
Visited 10 months ago
We went here on a Friday night a few weeks ago, thinking we would try something new. It was half empty when we went in, even though it had looked like they were pretty booked up when we made our reservation online. Appetizers and small cocktails started out OK, and service was friendly and earnest, but overall the food was very disappointing. Really not sure what all the glowing reviews are about. We tried one roll that our server recommended which was really fishy. We mentioned it to him when he went to clear the plate, but he just sort of shrugged and didn’t do anything to substitute it with something else or take it off of the bill, even though we only had one bite. We’ve had much better quality sushi at other places around Austin.
Visited 10 months ago
Came for an InKind benefit, but will come back again thanks to Sierra and the most wonderful culinary experience! Food, service and atmosphere — phenomenal! Having someone like Sierra to make it feel especially curated — even better yet! Looking forward to our next time at TenTen.
Visited 10 months ago
High quality Maki, Sushi, Nigiri and all the things. Very nice flavors in all the dishes. Get a bunch to split so you can try a bunch. The sushi rice was perfect and the nigiri melted in my mouth. Also try the Sake. A++
Visited 10 months ago
I sat at the sushi bar because I went alone. The restaurant was full so there was a lot of noise and it was difficult to talk to the chefs, but they were very friendly. I found the waitress (Melanie) charming and friendly. She recommended everything she would eat! hahaha. and she was right! It was delicious
Visited a year ago
Update as of 3/25/24: I went on a date night recently to TenTen. Again, amazing food and service. We got the Toro Tartare- delightfully simple and tasty served with endive leaves. Then, we got Scallop Maki - it came with this irresistible ponzu sauce and actual slices of truffle on top. This has got to be one of the best rolls I’ve ever had. Then, we got the quail egg sushi piece- the quail egg is soft-cooked perfectly. One thing I didn’t like was the mayonnaise inside the piece but that was such a minor thing! Then, we went all out and ordered the 18 piece sashimi- each piece blew my mind in its own way. There was hirame, wagyu, salmon belly, tuna, madai, shima aji, and I can’t remember that last fish. Needless to say, it was worth every penny- the fish so so fresh and perfectly seasoned in its own special way. The wagyu beef was out of this world - I could say it competes with Uchi’s gyutoro.
Hailey was our waitress during HH. So kind and prompt and attentive! This place has one of the best happy hours I’ve experienced. My friend and I went to celebrate my birthday after work. We saw the HH menu but ordered the whole menu (almost) thinking that the portion sizes would be smaller. Holy cow were we wrong! Everything was full-sized but so cheap! The veggie poke bowl was delish. $6 bowl could fill you up. The makis were amazing. We got hamachi and spicy tuna and both just blew my mind. I wasn’t crazy about the skewers - they were good but forgettable (both the eggplant and salmon). The dish that we loved the most was the quail egg nigiri. It comes with a slice of truffle on top. It was elegant and freaking amazing. Next time, I’m getting 2 or 3 pieces just for me. I also had the bourbon HH drink and lychee martini. Regularly these are more than $15 a piece but HH pricing was great! Really good drinks. And they gave me mochi ice cream for my birthday with 2 beautiful candles. I loved this whole experience. I appreciate that TenTen treats customers right and doesn’t skimp on any portions.
Visited a year ago
Bar the general manager was amazing, she was so kind and accommodating to making our friend's bachelor party special. Definitely recommend. Amazing food and service!
Visited a year ago
I don't normally leave reviews, but I had to share my experience. I suffered food poisoning from this establishment. I visited the restaurant on 3/16, and suffered the worst food poisoning symptoms less than 12 hours later. Be careful with this one.
Visited a year ago
This sushi restaurant in Austin is, without a doubt, my favorite spot to dine at whenever I'm in town for business. I've visited multiple times and have never been disappointed. The quality of the sushi is consistently top-notch, and the variety of selections available is impressive. It's a place I'll continue to frequent, eagerly looking forward to my next visit.
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
Pretty underwhelming for the price. Our server was very nice, but that's about the best thing I have to say. The air con was blowing straight down on our table the whole night, the brought all our food at the same time vs coursing it out, and the food was good not great. Best things were probably the Brussels sprouts and the shishitos, which considering we also got sushi and short ribs isn't a great sign. Far better sushi places in the city for equal or less cost.
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
Ten Ten? More like Wait Wait! Everything takes forever, from ordering to paying. Overpriced food, and they magically added 20 bucks to our check. One star just because they coughed up our money after some serious hassle. Steer clear!
Visited a year ago
Terrible experience!
I had a dinner here with a couple of friends and the food was really bad considering the very high prices.
Service pretty laughable.
They changed some prices on the check trying to scam us, they after invented random excuses to explain it, but at the end the refunded the amount that we were not supposed to pay.
Worst sushi experience in Austin!
Visited a year ago
Kind of a joke. Food is meh. Nothing special. Embarrassingly tiny portions of sushi. Not sure why American sushi restaurants do this or think that sushi comes in small portions in Japan. It does not.
Wyagu steak seemed a fraud. I cannot prove it wasn't but having lived in Japan, I would make a very big bet it wasn't. It was also cold to the touch when dropped off and had a slight taste like it had been microwaved. Absolutely terrible for $68. Servers were pleasant but poorly trained. But that's pretty much the norm for Austin.
Mostly it feels like a bar that serves food. This place wants Nobu prices for a kind of a joke of an experience. These guys couldn't even get a table at Nobu.
Visited a year ago
really fun and unique flavor profiles and great ambiance. great for date night
Visited a year ago
It was a great experience and I feel like this place it really nice for dinner date. they established on sea food especially their hamachi carpaccio is super and wagyu tacos is another level. Thank you for great service Haley and Yadi. See you next time
Visited a year ago
All the food was great except for the salmon (maki) which was fishy and chewy. Ambiance was very pleasant; we did not find it loud like other reviews had mentioned. Food and beer prices were reasonable for downtown Austin, not sure about cocktails... seemed like small pours for $17+
4.5 rating
Visited a year ago
Had a reservation and took 30 minutes to get seated. What’s the point if a reservation when I’m told to wait? Finished apps and first round of food which took about 25 min to get.Last order of food took another 30 minutes to get. Food was good, but lacking logistically
Visited a year ago
We went on Valentine's day and the food was amazing! The staff was all great but they had some trouble getting the right items to the right tables in a timely fashion. I'm sure on a non holiday it would have been perfect. All the food came out delicious! The music was a bit on the loud side as I couldn't really hear the waitress or my date. I'm really excited to try them out for lunch on a different day so I can't update my review to 5 stars all around.
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
I stopped in for drinks and happy hour bites. I found the food to be delicious and the energy of the space to be a very good vibe.
Visited a year ago
Remarkable Hospitality and Delicious Flavors: A Vegan Japanese Culinary Surprise!
I can see where the name TenTen comes from, especially after this evening! We celebrated my best friends birthday and were graciously surprised with the remarkable hospitality from both the Manager Sandra and Chef Joe. From the moment the plates arrived, it was evident that this was no ordinary dining experience.
Chef Joe’s innovative take on Japanese cuisine was nothing short of impressive. Using vegetables to mimic the appearance of real fish and crafting sushi-style dishes that looked as beautiful as they tasted, it was a feast for the senses. The eggplant nigiri (mind you this looked like fish) and crunchy roll stuffed with parsnips, in particular, stood out as absolute highlights of the meal. He doesn't hide his food by frying it or smothering it in sauce; instead, he allows the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through, bursting with flavor, and the texture was perfectly executed.
What truly sets Chef Joe apart is his remarkable creativity and use of food you wouldn’t think could taste good together! Not only did he recreate classic Japanese dishes with a vegan twist, but he did so with flair and originality. His attention to detail and dedication to making plant-based food not only delicious but visually stunning, speaks volumes about his passion for his craft. Mind you the guy makes meat dishes btw!
Furthermore, the hospitality extended by the manager, Sandra, added to the overall exceptional experience. Sandra's warm demeanor and attentive service ensured that our needs were met promptly and that we felt welcomed throughout the meal. She touched the table numerous times, ensuring that everything was delivered in a timely manner and that our dining experience was nothing short of delightful. I can see why my best friend Josh loves TenTen.
Y’all this team made for an unforgettable dining experience. With their combined talents and dedication, they have undoubtedly set a high standard for tasty, beautiful, and vegetable-conscious Japanese cuisine. We all eagerly anticipate the next time we come in for dinner! Thanks again y’all <3
Visited a year ago
Some decent appetizers, but inattentive wait staff and some dishes that truly went in the wrong direction. Visually appealing ambience, but loud club music is uncomfortable and distracting
Visited a year ago
You could skip the dessert.
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
Such an amazing experience. Wish the waiter was faster.
Visited a year ago
TenTen never fails to provide a great experience! We had such a great time, food was delicious! Casey, our bartender made the best drinks I've had, definitely ask for him! Would recommend to everyone!
Visited a year ago
Fantastic elevated Japanese cuisine!! Everything about this place is an experience one should experience. Absolutely loved this place!
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
Our orders took a long time, food was bland. I don’t believe the food is worth the price tag.
Visited a year ago
It's okay, wouldn't go back for dinner but maybe HH. Sashimi and steak tar tar quality was impressive, maki rolls were wildly disappointing on all counts, the rest of the dishes squarely 'meh'. Service attentiveness and product knowledge lacking. Overall: 6.5/10
Visited a year ago
TenTen has really great sushi and cocktails! The staff are nice and friendly as well.
Visited a year ago
Decided to surprise a friend for his birthday and take him out to dinner. We had never had TenTen and thought we would give it a try.
Let me tell you we will NEVER return to such an establishment. Besides the fact that it takes 25 minutes to get a drink and 45 minutes to get an entree, here are my other opinions of such establishment.
If you want an overpriced sugary drink with 2% alcohol this is your place. We ordered Lychee martinis which tasted so horrific, Im starting to think they opened a Dole Fruit Cup and poured it over ice with a splash or liquor. So unnecessarily sweet you're better off eating a handful of skittles. At least the skittles aren’t overpriced.
Next come the appetizers. One word—TRASH. Save yourself and don’t even bother, anything you order here as a starter is below subpar. Two bites in and your done with your dish while the price runs u about 20 dollars per appetizer.
Lastly the entrees and sushi. I have only one recommendation. WuChow. You are better off making a reservation at the restaurant across the street. Save yourself the embarrassment of purchasing low quality over priced unseasoned entrees and make a reservation at WuChow, where you can get your moneys worth and actually enjoy the flavor of the food. Stay far away from the seabass as it taste like a watery broiled sack of meat with little to no flavor. If u want actual quality when it comes to seafood I highly suggest the Foreign and Domestics Market fish.
All in all TenTen is over rated, over priced and just not worth your time. :)
Visited a year ago
Food was good but server was rude and condescending during the whole meal. Cleaned our table up even though we said we were going order more. We were clearly not welcome there. Still tipped her well even though she treated us like nothing.
Visited a year ago
Good food and atmosphere
Visited a year ago
Slappy good vegan menu! Went during happy hour had and they had a ton of great options at great prices if you can catch it before 6pm. Flamessss
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
A disappointing experience! Poor customer service, low food and drink quality and quite high prices.
Visited a year ago
This restaurant is amazing! The interior is such a cool vibe and the people are so nice. Really loved all the drinks here- Lychee Martini is super good
Visited a year ago
Birthday dinner was incredible! Complimentary champagne, spicy edamame, wagu steak for bday boy, bowl of rice, & seabass for me! 10/10 Beautiful chic spot in Austin TX! Must try! Oh, the whiskey is great too! 😉 Didn’t know Id love Japanese Whiskey so much.
Visited a year ago
Food was mediocre and slightly overpriced, even for sushi. The server didn't know the menu and the wine by the glass was poorly paired (my husband says "paired" is a strong word) for the food. Place looked cool though. It's loud and dark. A glass of wine spilled at our table, and none of the staff noticed. Probably because it's loud and dark. So we were left cleaning up with napkins that don't absorb and a sticky bench seat. Don't spill anything if you go here. 😂
Visited a year ago
This place is a go-to favorite of mine!! The atmosphere and service is always superb, and some of my favorite bites in Austin can be found here. I love getting the chef’s sashimi selection, I dream of the chicken karaage and hamachi carpaccio, but you really can’t go wrong! I’ll def be back soon :)
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
So, it was not horrible but it was not a wow factor whatsoever. What made it great overall, we had an awesome server (Haley) hope I spelled it correctly. She was attentive, genuine, & happy overall to not only serve us but to get to know us a little better. Food wise, could be better. We had there maki salmon (very flavorful), chefs special with 1 out of the 3 rolls actually surprising us with how good it was! And the chocolate mousse dessert 10/10. Everything else we ate was okay, again - not the worst not the best. It was our first time, and we love to at least say we have been there to try it ourselves! Their wagyu beef tartare was okayyyy, for $29 I think it could have been a lot better. The flavor was a bit bland. Their hamachi carpaccio a solid 7 or 8/10. Blistered shishito peppers (our first time) the sauce to the side makes it flavorful. A hard 8. Again, it was not the worst not the BEST, but you need to give it a chance. Everyone’s taste buds can differ. Environment was also a little more on the chaotic noisier side but i think it being a Saturday and weekend before Halloween could explain.
Visited a year ago
Second time coming here and even better experience than the first (which was incredible). Jordan was phenomenal and had the best recommendations for apps, rolls, sashami, sake and shots. She absolutely nailed everything and made our night. Couldn't recommend this place more!
Visited a year ago
Inventive and really tasty, non traditional sushi
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
Ngl it was already cool and then I showed up on September 11th and drake was their so obviously it's good
Visited a year ago
Horrible service and very rude staff! ZERO respect for customers .
Just because of that I would go to any other place but not here. So many sushi places with way better food . Not to mention overpriced menu.
Visited a year ago
Girls' night out was a memorable evening filled with laughter and delightful flavors. We were treated to amazing nigiris that left our taste buds dancing with joy. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the scallop and hamachi toro. What made the experience even more enjoyable was the great service we received throughout the evening. It was the perfect combination of good food, great company, amazing atmosphere, and top-notch hospitality, making it a girls' night to remember.
Visited a year ago
Visited a year ago
Good food
Visited a year ago
We had a delightful time Saturday night, Dalton our server was fantastic helping us through the menu and making great suggestions. Incredible atmosphere and the food was delicious, 10/10 would recommend.
Visited 2 years ago
Great happy hour options! There's a promo on their app if you sign up.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Food was good but NOT spectacular. Our server was missing most of the night and, at one point, forgot our drink until I remind her of our drinks. Fifteen minutes later our drinks showed up with server attitude: here are your drinks. Excuse me?!? We are here for an experience and this is the service we get?!? A 5 c note night down the drain. Left much to be desired.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Great experience here as per usual. Manager, Adam made sure our team dinner of 11 people had a comfortable table for our size. And Austin gave the best/friendliest service!! The food, staff, and vibes here never disappoints!
Visited 2 years ago
I celebrated my birthday with an early dinner here. Sushi is my favorite food and it was our first time trying this restaurant, we were happily surprised by the excellent service and ambience in the restaurant. A/C works great, it’s quiet, lighting is moody but not too dark and the big booths are clean and new. My boyfriend and I were seated in a huge half-circle booth that could actually fit probably 4-6 comfortably, and we really appreciated having the extra room and table space. Some popular sushi restaurants give couples the tiniest tables and it can be difficult to have sufficient space for multiple apps, cocktails and rolls. We ordered 1 app, the hamachi & 4 maki rolls, which was plenty for dinner for two. I enjoyed the spicy tuna roll and salmon roll, my partner liked the bbq toro roll. Everything was fresh and tasty, the server was extremely attentive and explained how the menu worked and they even gave us a complimentary champagne toast since it was my birthday. We’ll definitely come back for another date night.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Good sushi, good service, but pretty overpriced. We enjoyed the food and overall dining experience here, but you're paying top line prices for slightly above average food and drinks. If you want the vibe then go for it, but there are plenty of other sushi restaurants that are just as good without the premium price tag.
Visited 2 years ago
The taste of food is no more than average. The price is absolutely not compatible with the quality and the portion of the food.
Visited 2 years ago
Shawn was such a wonderful waiter. Everything we ate was incredible, as always.
Visited 2 years ago
Cool spot. Very hip. But just didn’t feel worth the price tag at the end of the night. Miso soup was terrible. Way too salty and before we could even say that, our server goes too salty? Yes. So they already knew the problem but kept serving it?
Really loved the hanger steak dish. Cucumber app was nice and fresh. Edamame we’re pretty good. Got the 10 price sashimi (chefs premium selection as it states) and it was ok, seemed like good quality fish but wouldn’t get it again for $62. Snow crab maki roll was good but not amazing.
Enjoyed our meal but wouldn’t go out of my way to rush back here. Except maybe to just get the hanger steak again.
Our server was nice.
Seemed like kind of a party scene tho. There was a girl that was puking in the bathroom like we were at a college bar.
Visited 2 years ago
We enjoyed everything, everything was excellent.
The tuna tacos, the scallop, the hamachi carpaccio and the sea bass were all incredible. The crème brûlée was fantastic as well as the chocolate pudding!
Looking forward to going back soon.
Visited 2 years ago
Thank you, TenTen-team for making our special day even more special! You have been amazing! Food was delicious and we loved every single bite. The nigiri were fantastic! What am I saying - the Wagyu and Iberico were phenomenal too. Everyone was such a sweetheart! We will always remember this day and our time with you!
Visited 2 years ago
TenTen offers great atmosphere and high quality bites. We enjoyed the O-Toro and the Japanese Rib, both were very flavorful. The appetizer that we enjoyed the most was the kara age. The sunomono contained too much daikon and did not have the refreshing flavor of cucumber that is typically the signature of this dish. Also, the charred edamame would have been better without the fishy flavor. These were minor issues overall, so don't let that hinder your experience the food was still really awesome!
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
average at best. i ordered a salmon roll that had mint in it. mint. and it wasn’t even disclosed on the menu. one of the strange things i’ve ever tasted. i sent that back and got a different roll instead, which was the most bland food i’ve ever eaten. the service was good but you guys need to really do some work on the rolls. keep it traditional when it comes to raw fish.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Not so great
Visited 2 years ago
Really fun date night atmosphere done right. I have been for birthday dinners and intimate date nights and they are always on point. Please note this place is pricy but you get what you pay for.
Visited 2 years ago
$225 meal for two. Drinks - not good. Food - not good. Kept hoping it would get better as our plates arrived… the finale was the short rib, which turned out to be how I’d imagine a ferret would taste.
Visited 2 years ago
I hope you are prepared to spend a lot of money on some dishes. To be fair, all of their plates were spectacular. Unless you tend not to eat much, I recommend ordering many items because the portions are not very filling, and you can try a lot. It's up to the individual whether a small plate of (quite good) sushi for $15-$25 is worth it. The standard for going here is to make sure your friend is paying.
Visited 2 years ago
Overpriced for the taste. I liked Uchi more. We left hungry. Also no high chairs for kids at all? McDonalds even has high chairs..
Visited 2 years ago
Possibly the best Japanese restaurant I’ve ever been to. Sushi was great and so was the crispy octopus and toro tartare
Visited 2 years ago
Over priced and not that great. The edamame and cucumber sunomono were good but the crudo, rolls and nagiri we ordered were small and not that good.
The wait staff seemed indifferent and once our server was sat a large party next to us we were passed to another server with no notice.
Spend your money somewhere else.
Visited 2 years ago
Aside from the Hamachi Carpaccio, Brussels and edamame, this was a major disappointment. I’m surprised it has such high ratings on Yelp. The ambience was cool and it’s in a good location, but the fish wasn’t great and there wasn’t much special with this place.
Visited 2 years ago
We went there to celebrate my birthday 🎈🎂 We ordered chief choice Sashimi 18 pieces. It was super fresh and delicious, a lot of fat (omega 3 I think). Also, ordered a5 Wagyu 8oz. It was ok, slightly overcooked. The service was ok. My waitress didn't check in that much and didn't say anything special so it was a miss IMO...
去了Tenten庆祝生日。Waitress 是个大白有点不屑的感觉脸有点黑。叫了A5和牛但是overcooked,但是鱼生还是很新鲜的。酒也很一般。
Visited 2 years ago
One of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time. Service was great, drinks were delicious. The food was some of the most creative and interesting I've experienced. Would definitely recommend and would return.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Fantastic food and excellent service!
Visited 2 years ago
I am thrilled to share my exceptional dining experience at TenTen, a modern Japanese restaurant that exceeded my expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by our waiter Austin, who made us feel right at home. The restaurant's sleek and stylish ambiance perfectly complemented the innovative and diverse menu, which offered an array of dishes ranging from innovative sushi rolls to more adventurous options. The standout dish for me was the Wagyu beef tataki, which was expertly seasoned and seared to perfection. Throughout the meal, Austin's attentive and accommodating service made the experience all the more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend TenTen for anyone seeking a remarkable culinary experience.
Visited 2 years ago
Ordered Half The Menu. Everything was delicious. Only go here if you LIKE Japanese food. Superb customer service, insane food!
Visited 2 years ago
I was here for the new Friday Lunch Menu tasting, and everything was really yummy! Lunch Special Menu is available every Friday 11am - 2pm 😋
We tried a wide selection of skewers, hand rolls and donburi, and here are some of my favorites from today’s tasting:
-salmon yaki
-unagi handrolls
-wagyu beef rice bowls
I also love my peach blossom cocktail so much 🍸. Great ambiance - perfect for dates, friends gatherings or company events. And all the servers I met were very friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend!
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
This has got to be the worst $100 I’ve spent at a restaurant. I ordered just 3 things - the hamachi carpaccio, chirashi roll and scallop roll. The carpaccio description says it comes with black truffle but when I had opened my to go container, there was none. So I called the store and the host offered to refund me or make me a new one. Since I was still around the area, I told her I will stop by again. As I walked back into the restaurant, she told me that she will just give me the truffle on the side even though a new dish was offered to me on the phone. Absolutely, horrible service for a high end restaurant.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
tenten is a great spot for happy hour! they’re located on 6th street in downtown austin so parking is a lil hard to find. they have drinks for half off, small apps for $6, larger apps for $9, and hand rolls (2 for $9) that’s only on the hh menu.
i went awhile back so some of the items might not be available anymore! our first order of hand rolls which consisted of scallop truffle, spicy salmon, negitoro, and wagyu tartare were def our favs. we also loved the chicken karaage it was v juicy and crunchy! we weren’t a fan of the braised mushroom hand roll lol. we were not expecting it to come out cold/chilled everything else we ordered were solid choices though!
our waiter was so attentive, v knowledgeable, and gave us some great recs! we were celebrating a bday so the waiter gave us several options for dessert and we chose the matcha creme brûlée! it was creamy with the perfect amount of sweetness, and the matcha wasn’t overpowering. overall good food and good vibes! i can’t wait to come back to try their other menu items
what we got:
- miyake melon
- chicken karaage
- hand rolls (1st order): scallop truffle, spicy salmon, negitoro, wagyu tartare
- toro tartare w caviar
- scallop maki w truffle ˖ yuzu
- tuna gyoza tacos
- hand rolls (2nd order): torched unagi and braised mushroom
- matcha creme brûlée
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Visited 2 years ago
Tasty food. Prices are like multiples of that of NY prices which was disappointing. Ie a Spivey tuna roll for near $20? Really good high quality rolls better rice to other ratio.
Overall tasty/good. Ambiance great. Value 2 stars.
Visited 2 years ago
The food and drinks were delicious! To drink I got the hibiscus spritz, and it was very refreshing. We got the tuna gyoza tacos and Brussels sprouts to start. Both were absolutely delicious!
As our main dishes, we decided to each get a sushi roll. I got the spicy tuna roll and it was one of the best I’ve had in Austin! My boyfriend got the bbq toro roll. It was unique and very good, but I preferred the spicy tuna roll.
It’s pricey, but great food and ambience!
Visited 2 years ago
So I went to Ten Ten for happy hour and I was not disappointed in the slightest! All the staff were so nice and lively! I went to happy hour for a good time and they understood the assignment!
TenTen is located on west 6th- great spot for happy hour after a long day of work! Happy Hour is 4:30-5:30- but trust me you can get enough food in that hour! The menu seems small but it is definitely enough food and a great price for good sushi. All drinks are half off!!!!(*except one but they will let you know)
* definitely a good date night spot too😉
I love a place with great staff and that is what you get here!
Parking: street parking but there is a garage close by
Visited 2 years ago
I Ordered the 18piece sashimi set, there was a really sharp piece of fish bone in it and it cut my gum immediately, and when I told the manager she asked if I want another piece. Having spent $800 on a meal that had a safety hazard. Just speechless, if this was in Japan the chef would have had to quit on the spot.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
We came here for date night and it was a great experience. We had a variety of cocktails and appys during happy hour which has a good menu. The cocktails we had were the lychee martini, hibiscus spritz, tanto tai and uma picante. The cocktails here are delicious! For happy hour appys we had the pork gyoza, tuna gyoza tacos, coconut shrimp tempura, spicy salmon, beef tartare hand rolls. I’d recommend the hand rolls as well as the gyoza - both are good and tasty for happy hour. Off of the diner menu we had the miso soup, Brussels sprouts, o-toro nigiri, spicy tuna roll, scallop roll and tuna tartare. I’d highly recommend the scallop roll. It is covered in black truffles and is very flavorful - probably one of the best rolls I’ve ever had. The o-toro is all fat which is wonderful, oily and melts in your mouth. The tuna tartare was good although fairly expensive likely due to the caviar. We finished with a nice desert. Overall this restaurant is exceptional. It’s fairly pricey but totally worth it. The service was good and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend coming here!
Visited 2 years ago
My husband took me here to celebrate my birthday and we told the staff before eating that I have a shellfish allergy—very severe to the point where I can end up in the hospital. Our waiter said he informed the kitchen staff and it shouldn’t be an issue. Flash forward to two plates in, the waiter returns and tells us that the kitchen uses one fryer for all of the dishes so cross contamination will occur. Not only was the staff not concerned (they did suggest I could walk to a drug store across the street), but I threw up in the restaurant and was completely disoriented to the point where my husband had to pay the $1000 bill for our party and rushed me out.
We called the next day to complain and fortunately the manager seemed to be genuinely concerned with the issue-to the point where she mentioned that someone the week prior had the same issue with a gluten allergy. They offered us a voucher for another meal which we denied as we will never be coming back. The food I tried was good, unfortunately it was short lived before it ended up on the sidewalk.
Be very careful if you have food allergies. I was sick for 3 days and had to seek health care. This shouldn’t be taken lightly. If I could give 0 stars I would.
Visited 2 years ago
This is not even a hot take: TenTen is as good as Uchi and potentially a notch above. The food, service and ambience are all big big vibes. Highly recommended, I might even say Ten/Ten.
Visited 2 years ago
Food was awesome portions are a bit small for the price
Visited 2 years ago
This place was absolutely exquisite. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants a high-quality sushi experience. Some of the rolls featured on the menu were absolutely amazing and so different from some of the more traditional sushi rolls you see at other places. None of the rolls on the menu were "basic" in any sense of the word. Let me tell you I personally think the best one is the scallop roll with the little black truffle on it, please forgive me as I do not remember the actual name to that roll; but it was so luxurious in eveyway. As far as drinks I would say you need to try the geisha, if you are into sweet and refreshing. I will say that drink is more like shot sized almost, but order some for all your friends it is refreshing and a fun thing to get. As for the wait staff, they were all very polite. Huge shout out to our waitor Dalton! He was very polite and genuine; he participated in our banter at the table and was just amazing with any sort of curve ball we threw at him.
Over all, this restaurant had amazing food, good atmosphere, great drinks, and friendly staff. If you want a restaurant that has very fresh sushi and every roll you have will be amazing, go here.
Also please know they have other things on the menu besides sushi if you are not into sushi, but we did not try any of those.
Visited 2 years ago
Great sushi and atmosphere. This is going to go on my list of regular places to done. Went there with friends and the food was amazing.
Visited 2 years ago
Best Sushi that I have had. Try the Wagu slider.
Visited 2 years ago
The food was good. The drinks were good. The service was good. This place is good. (Substitute the word good with splendid). Blah blah blah I review things on Google. But I would sincerely recommend to anyone.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Came for Valentine’s Day and I’ve been here a few times but this time was awesome! Food was great but what made it awesome was the service. The server Greg (coincidental name must be a cool dude) was great, really kind and made this evening with my girlfriend perfect. Places like this can be kind of a one and done but Greg made it so this could be our go to sushi fix!
Visited 2 years ago
I don't eat 🍣 much - but the food was excellent and the space was great fun. It was a birthday bash and couldn't be happier to have hosted 17 friends here!
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
This is mainly for those with food intolerance or celiac. We were very excited to book for my husbands birthday! When booking the reservation you can specify your dietary restrictions and since I have celiac I was really happy to see that. I specified our needs. When we arrived they were surprised to hear we needed guidance to order gluten free, scrambled a bit to mark up a menu for us (which I appreciated). They served us regular soy sauce and I used a little before double checking. They weren’t able to tell us (the chefs) if the roe was gluten free for sure that covered a roll that we ordered to be gluten free. Having to specify needs and wait each time for the staff to figure it out is hard bc we have a window of time allotted for dinner, we are hungry and we just lost confidence that the food was safe to eat. In my case, I get so sick I typically struggle for 2-3 days / miss work when I consume gluten. I would totally drop it if it wasn’t so serious. Our server mentioned that she knows nothing about “gluten free” and that I was helping her learn. When a restaurant is rather high end, and there’s an option to prepare them for your needs before you arrive, I don’t understand why they gave us a server that knows nothing about our previously specified needs, nor how to help us order and to have a nice experience. We have always chosen Uchi, bc they absolutely excel at serving us gluten free and incredible dishes every-time! We are super bummed to have this experience for a birthday evening out! They took off the questionable roll and extended a 20% discount and we ultimately decided to leave when the manager and server could not, in any way, nor did they attempt to, assure us they knew how to serve us their dishes safely.
I needed more hot water for my tea and when it came refilled it was luke warm to room temp, and when I mentioned it, the manager / server just didn’t really respond. Just a very quiet “sorry”, with no offer to remedy. So strange for such a nice environment.
We eat gluten free, successfully, 98% of the time and love dining out. This was a bit of a shocking situation. There was just no competence and for such expensive dishes, I feel it’s really important to include competent service. We did love the hamachi Crudo. So If you go, you should try that for sure!
Visited 2 years ago
Amazing place! The ambience is wonderful and the food is exceptional. We were fortunate enough to get Luke on our table for my fathers birthday dinner and he was amazing. So kind and friendly (and painfully handsome) and he took great care of us and made our night. Thank you for a wonderful experience Luke!
Visited 2 years ago
The waiters litterly came and took our food before we were done eating it. The food is super mid, you can get better sushi’s for cheaper. Not only that but when the check came we were only allowed to split the check into 4 (we were 10). Whatever that was fine, but they charged Brussels sprout on our check that we didn’t order. When we told her this she said that it’s fine to swipe the card and we would get the money refunded back on the card. We didn’t. Don’t eat here
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Good place
Visited 2 years ago
The meat was indeed fishy. I would not recommend eating here with these prices. The food tasted terrible. We ordered many very expensive plates that were all horrible. Our stomachs were utterly upset after the consumption of these foods and we were overall displeased. The service was ok but the food was far from ok.
Visited 2 years ago
Visited 2 years ago
Located on the 6th street, it is an upscale japanese restaurant. We werent too hungry so wanted to try some light dinner options. Ten Ten is a nice restaurant with good ambience for family, business meals or date. Just that the server wasnt too attentive that day. He poured water in the glass and spilled it and walked away without even realizing it. Maybe he was having a tough day or disoriented. Overall the food was tasteful and nice presented.
Visited 2 years ago
Very nice! Great food and service, though I wish me and my date could have sat in a cozy booth instead of a table on the wall. We were told those were "reserved for groups" though we saw plenty of other couples. I can't complain too much, it's a wonderful place with plenty of options.
Visited 2 years ago
Caro y no buen sazón
No regreso
Visited 2 years ago
This place has the best atmosphere and food is on point. Owners are some of the best in the business.
Visited 2 years ago
- 12 sushi photos
- 200 sushi reviews
- 4.3 Sushi Rating
- Reservations: +1 737-243-9147
- Menu Website: https://www.tentenaustin.com/
- Sushi Address: 501 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, United States
- Sushi Map: 30.269194, -97.7476628
- Japanese restaurant
- Cocktail bar
- Restaurant
- Steak house
- Sushi restaurant
- Monday: 4:30–9 PM
- Tuesday: 4:30–9 PM
- Wednesday: 4:30–9 PM
- Thursday: 4:30–9:30 PM
- Friday: 4:30–11 PM
- Saturday: 4:30–11 PM
- Sunday: 4:30–9 PM
- No-contact delivery: Available
- Delivery: Available
- Takeaway: Available
- Dine-in: Available
- Great tea selection: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Solo dining: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
- Alcohol: Available
- Beer: Available
- Cocktails: Available
- Happy-hour drinks: Available
- Healthy options: Available
- Small plates: Available
- Spirits: Available
- Wine: Available
- Lunch: Available
- Dinner: Available
- Dessert: Available
- Bar on site: Available
- Toilets: Available
- Romantic: Available
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- Groups: Available
- Tourists: Available
- Dinner reservations recommended: Available
- Accepts reservations: Available
- Credit cards: Available
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- Paid parking lot: Available
- Paid street parking: Available
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