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| name = Uchi
| logo = Logouchi.png
| established = 2003
| coordinates = {{coord|30.257501|-97.759588|type:landmark_region:US-TX|display=inline}}
| current-owner = Tyson Cole
| head-chef = Tyson Cole
| food-type = Sushi
| dress-code =
| rating =
| street-address = 801 South Lamar Boulevard
| city = Austin
| state = Texas
| zip = 78704
| country = United States
| seating-capacity =
| reservations =
| other-locations = Uchiko
| other-information =
| website = [https://uchi.uchirestaurants.com/ Uchi]
}}
[[File:FelixMexicanRestaurantHoustonTX.JPG|thumb|The former location of the final Felix Mexican Restaurant operation, which has since become Uchi]]
'''Uchi''' is a contemporary Japanese [[sushi]] restaurant located in [[Austin, Texas]],<ref name="austinpower">{{cite web |last=Ranicki |first=Carla |title=Austin Power: Restaurant News |publisher=Food and Wine |date=November 2004 |url=http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/austin-power-restaurant-news |accessdate = July 7, 2010}}</ref> which opened in 2003. The Japanese word "Uchi" translates to "house" in English, and the {{convert|2700|sqft|m2|adj=on}} space is a refurbished home.<ref>{{cite news | last = Frommers | title = Reviews and Ratings of Restaurants in Austin | newspaper = The New York Times | year = 2010 | url = http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/texas/austin/55519/uchi/restaurant-detail.html | accessdate = July 12, 2010}}</ref> Owner and chef<ref>{{cite web | last = D |first = Darcie |title = Interview: Tyson Cole of Uchi | publisher = Austinist (Gothamist LLC) | date = April 3, 2009 | url = http://austinist.com/2009/04/03/interview_tyson_cole_of_uchi_food_w.php | accessdate = July 7, 2010}}</ref> [[Tyson Cole| Tyson Cole's]] menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and [[sashimi]], makimono, yakimono and [[tempura]], and a changing [[omakase]] based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the [[James Beard Foundation Award|James Beard Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web
|title = The James Beard Foundation Awards
|publisher = James Beard Foundation
|date = May 9, 2011
|url = http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2011_JBF_Awards_Winners.pdf
|accessdate = May 10, 2011
|url-status = dead
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110514091037/http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2011_JBF_Awards_Winners.pdf
|archivedate = May 14, 2011
}}</ref>


==Sister restaurants==
'''Uchi''' is
a contemporary Japanese [[Sushi| sushi]] restaurant located in [[Austin, Texas| Austin, Texas]]<ref>http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/austin-power-restaurant-news</ref> that opened in 2003. The Japanese word "Uchi" translates to "house" in English<ref>http://www.englishjapaneseonlinedictionary.com/ResultJE.aspx</ref>, and the 2700 square-foot space is actually a refurbished home<ref>http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/texas/austin/55519/uchi/restaurant-detail.html</ref>. Owner and chef<ref>http://austinist.com/2009/04/03/interview_tyson_cole_of_uchi_food_w.php</ref> [[Tyson Cole| Tyson Cole's]] menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and [[Sashimi| sashimi]] , makimono, yakimono and [[Tempura| tempura]], and a changing [[Omakase| omakase]] based on seasonal items. Diners regard the cuisine as non-traditional<ref>http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/austin-power-restaurant-news</ref>, with Cole introducing surprising new flavors and influences from around the world.


== Uchiko ==
===Uchiko===
Uchiko, [[Tyson Cole|Tyson Cole’s]] follow up to his first restaurant, Uchi, opened its doors in July 2010. Translated as “child of uchi” from Japanese, Uchiko is located at [https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Uchiko+4200+North+Lamar+Boulevard,+Austin,+TX&aq=&sll=30.312394,-97.739782&sspn=0.00678,0.01251&g=4200+North+Lamar+Boulevard,+Austin,+TX&ie=UTF8&hq=Uchiko&hnear=4200+N+Lamar+Blvd,+Austin,+Texas+78756&ll=30.310764,-97.739847&spn=0.006724,0.01251&z=16 4200 North Lamar], just south of 45th Street in Central Austin. Chef Lance Gillum is the current chef de cuisine, Chef Nguyen Nguyen is the current Head Sushi Chef, and Chef Ariana Quant is the current Head Pastry Chef as of Spring of 2022.
Uchiko, translated "child of Uchi"<ref>http://www.englishjapaneseonlinedictionary.com/ResultJE.aspx</ref> is [[Tyson Cole| Tyson Cole's]] second restaurant. The menu features Uchi's same style of cuisine with a main dining room that accepts reservations throughout the evening and a full service bar and café area.<ref>http://www.opentable.com/uchiko</ref> Uchiko’s menu, like Uchi, features familiar categories like hot and cool tastings, grilled items, greens, the [[Omakase| omakase]], [[Sushi| sushi]] and [[Sashimi| sashimi]], Makimono and Phillip Speer’s award-winning desserts. The newer Agemono selections on Uchiko’s menu are lightly fried and feature crisp and delicious offerings like the Tempura Onion Rings and Coconut Milk Crepe. Uchiko opened in July 2010, in [[Austin, Texas| Austin, Texas]], with Paul Qui serving as executive chef<ref>http://austinist.com/2010/04/13/texas_hill_country_wine_and_food_fe_2.php</ref>.

== Reviews and Features ==
=== Uchiko Denver ===
Uchi's unprecedented success in a city more known for barbeque and brews than stylized fine dining has garnered the restaurant rave reviews from [[Food Network Magazine| Food Network Magazine]]<ref>http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2010_uchi_FoodNetworkMag.pdf</ref>, [[Texas Monthly| Texas Monthly]]<ref>http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2010_uchi_TexasMonthly-reviews.pdf</ref>, [[Fearless Critic| Fearless Critic]]<ref>http://www.fearlesscritic.com/austin
Uchiko Cherry Creek is set to open 2024, at 299 Fillmore St., Denver, CO, 80206.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Molly |title=Uchi's Sister Concept Coming to Cherry Creek...in 2024. Here Are Three Other Spots Opening First |url=https://www.westword.com/restaurants/uchiko-denver-cherry-creek-14175507 |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=Westword |language=en}}</ref>
/restaurant/3353/uchi-austin</ref>, [[GQ| GQ Online City Guide]]<ref>http://www.gq.com/food-travel/city-guides/austin</ref>, [[The New York Times| The New York Times]]<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/indexes/2009/09/27/style/t/index.html#pageName=27austinw</ref>, [[Southern Living| Southern Living]]<ref>http://www.southernliving.com/travel/south-west/things-to-do-in-austin-texas-00400000048735/</ref>, and Southern Accents magazine<ref>http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2009_uchi_SouthernAccents.pdf</ref>.

Articles about chef and owner [[Tyson Cole| Tyson Cole]] have been featured in [[The Wall Street Journal| The Wall Street Journal]]<ref>http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2009_uchi_WSJ.pdf</ref>, [[Saveur| Saveur]]<ref>http://www.saveur.com/article/Our-Favorite-Foods/6-Texas-Tastemakers</ref>, [[Oxford American| Oxford American]]<ref>http://www.oxfordamerican.org/articles/2010/apr/05/great-white-hope/</ref>, Tribeza magazine<ref>http://www.tribeza.com/features/190.html</ref>, [[Gothamist| Austinist]]<ref>http://austinist.com/2010/04/13/texas_hill_country_wine_and_food_fe_2.php</ref>, Austin Monthly Magazine<ref>http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2008_uchi_AustinMonthly-Aug.pdf</ref>, and [[Food & Wine| Food & Wine Magazine]] <ref>http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/austin-power-restaurant-news</ref>.
===Uchiko Reviews and Features===
===Uchi Houston===
Uchi Houston opened in February 2012,<ref name='chron_com_20120627'>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/life/food/article/A-taste-for-perfection-3664636.php |title=A taste for perfection - Houston Chronicle |publisher=Chron.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref> located at 904 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/search/904+Westheimer+Rd+Houston,+TX+77006/data=!4m2!2m1!4b1?dg=dbrw&newdg=1|title=Google Maps|website=Google Maps}}</ref> Chef Stephen Conklin is the current Chef de Cuisine.<ref name='chron_com_20120627'/>
Uchiko opened in July 2010 and has already garnered high praise and attention. The restaurant has been mentioned in the [[Houston Chronicle| Houston Chronicle]]<ref>http://blogs.chron.com/forkandcork/2010/06/austins_uchiko_to_open_july_6_1.html</ref>, [[Nation's Restaurant News| Nation's Restaurant News]]<ref>http://www.nrn.com/article/chefs-move-hendrix-mceachern-good-van-aken-cole</ref>, [[American City Business Journals| Austin Business Journal]]<ref>http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/08/09/story12.html</ref>, [[Austin American-Statesman| Austin American-Statesman]]<ref>http://www.statesman.com/life/uchikos-key-player-767327.html?cxtype=ynews_rss</ref>, [[Texas Monthly| Texas Monthly]]<ref>http://www.texasmonthly.com/blogs/eatmywords/?p=413</ref>, and the Tasting Table<ref>http://tastingtable.com/entry_detail/national/1885/Sweet_corn_takes_the_cake.htm
</ref>.
== Biographies ==
Tyson Cole - Owner and Chef
:Owner of Uchi and Uchiko, Chef Cole is an American sushi master. Named one of the Top 10 “Best New Chefs” in 2005 by [[Food & Wine| Food & Wine Magazine]]<ref>http://www.foodandwine.com/best_new_chefs/tyson-cole</ref>, he led a team of Uchi chefs against Chef [[Masaharu Morimoto| Masaharu Morimoto]] on the [[Food Network| Food Network]] program [[Iron Chef America| Iron Chef America]] in March 2008<ref>http://www.foodnetwork.com/iron-chef-america/morimoto-vs-cole/index.html</ref>. He has also been named a semifinalist in 2008<ref>http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2008_semifinalists.pdf</ref>, 2009<ref>http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2009_JBF_RESTAURANTCHEF_AWARD_SEMIFINALISTS.pdf</ref>, 2010<ref>http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2010_SEMIFINALISTS_FINAL.pdf</ref> for the [[James Beard Foundation Award| James Beard Foundation Award]] in the category “Best Chef: Southwest”.


===Uchi Dallas===
Paul Qui - Executive Chef, Uchiko
Uchi Dallas opened on June 1, 2015, located at 2817 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201. Rhonda McCullar is the Chef de Cuisine. Right above Uchi is Uchiba, which is owned by the same people and recently opened in 2018.
:Chef Qui started working at Uchi in 2004—as an intern for free. His talents were quickly recognized and he rose through the ranks to become Chef de Cuisine at Uchi and now executive chef of Uchiko<ref>http://austinist.com/2010/04/13/texas_hill_country_wine_and_food_fe_2.php</ref>.


=== Uchi Denver ===
Philip Speer - Executive Pastry Chef
Uchi Denver open October 4, 2018, located at 2500 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mickelsen |first=Denise |date=2018-10-04 |title=Uchi Denver Is Finally Here |url=https://www.5280.com/2018/10/uchi-denver-is-finally-here/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=5280 |language=en}}</ref> Andres Araujo is the Chef de Cuisine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mowbray |first=Scott |date=2019-04-26 |title=Does Uchi Denver Live Up to the Hype? |url=https://www.5280.com/2019/04/does-uchi-denver-live-up-to-the-hype/ |access-date=2022-07-12 |website=5280 |language=en}}</ref>
:Chef Speer has been baking professionally since he was 17 years old and continues to perfect his technique at Uchi. He has won and been nominated for countless awards, including a semifinalist nomination in 2010 for a [[James Beard Foundation Award| James Beard Foundation Award]]<ref>http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2010_SEMIFINALISTS_FINAL.pdf</ref> for Outstanding Pastry Chef. He appeared as a judge on the [[Food Network| Food Network]] show [[Throwdown! with Bobby Flay| Throwdown! with Bobby Flay]] as well as competing on [[Iron Chef America| Iron Chef America]] as a part of Chef Tyson Cole’s team<ref>http://www.winefoodfoundation.org/intro/135-jei-grimes-sweeps-3rd-annual-pastry-competition</ref>.


==Reviews and features==
June Rodil - Beverage Director
Uchi's success in a city more known for barbecue and brews than stylized fine dining has garnered the restaurant favorable reviews from [[Fearless Critic]].<ref name="fearless">{{cite web
:A Philippines native who quickly rose in her career from server to beverage director, was awarded “Texas Best Sommelier” by the Texas Sommelier Association and Food Foundation of Texas in 2009<ref>http://dobianchi.com/2009/09/09/super-texans-tasting-texas-with-the-austin-dream-team/</ref>. She now serves as the beverage director of Uchi and Uchiko.
| last = Goldstein
== Awards==
| first = Robin
Cole, the staff, and the restaurant itself have racked up nemerous accolades since opening their doors for business. Notable awards for the company include
| title = Incredibly, the fish and fusion at the best restaurant in town are still getting better
* Rare Magazine – Best Fine Dining June 2010<ref>http://issuu.com/raremagazine/docs/june2010/1</ref>
| year = 2008
* Rare Magazine – Best Service 2009, 2010<ref>http://issuu.com/raremagazine/docs/june2010/1</ref>
| publisher = Fearless Critic Austin
* Rare Magazine – Best Sushi 2008-2010<ref>http://issuu.com/raremagazine/docs/june2010/1</ref>
| url = http://www.fearlesscritic.com/austin/restaurant/3353/uchi-austin
* Bon Appétit Magazine – Top Ten Sushi Spots April 2009<ref>http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2009/04/our_favorite_sushi_spots</ref>
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref>
* The Fearless Critic – Best Restaurant in Austin 2008, 2010<ref>http://www.fearlesscritic.com/austin</ref>
Articles about chef and owner [[Tyson Cole]] have been featured in ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'',<ref>{{cite news
* Players Club Magazine – Best Sushi in North America, #3 June 2008<ref>http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2008_uchi_PlayersClub.pdf</ref>
* Zagat Guide – Best Food in Austin 2008-2010<ref>http://www.zagat.com/About/Index.aspx?menu=PR105</ref>
* Houston Chronicle - Top Restaurants in Texas<ref>http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2008_4523319</ref>
* Austin Business Journal – Best Chef August 2007<ref>http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2007/08/27/focus6.html</ref>
* Austin American Statesman XL – Five-star review May 2007
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Favorite Restaurant in Austin 2006-2010<ref>http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/Location?GuideLevel=Food&oid=oid:163503 </ref>
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Sushi 2004-2010<ref>http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/Location?GuideLevel=Food&oid=oid:163503 </ref>
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Chef 2005-2010<ref>http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/Location?GuideLevel=Food&oid=oid:163503 </ref>
* Texas Monthly – Best New Restaurants in Texas February 2004<ref>http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2004-02-01/feature3</ref>
== References ==
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===Uchiko reviews and features===
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Opened in July 2010, Uchiko elicited praise and attention from publications across the country. The restaurant has been mentioned in the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]'',<ref>{{cite news
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| title = Where to Eat Now
| magazine = Texas Monthly
| date = February 2011
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| accessdate = February 12, 2011}}</ref> The restaurant secured its place on the culinary landscape when - in early 2011 - it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by [[GQ Magazine]].<ref>{{cite web
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| first = Alan
| title = GQ Eats: The 10 Best New Restaurants in America
| publisher = GQ Magazine
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| accessdate = January 21, 2011}}</ref>

==Biographies==
Tyson Cole - Owner and Chef
:Owner of Uchi, Uchiko and Uchi Houston, Chef Cole is an American sushi master. Named one of the Top 10 “Best New Chefs” in 2005 by [[Food & Wine| Food & Wine Magazine]],<ref>{{cite web
| title = Best New Chefs 2005
| title = Best New Chefs 2005
| date = 2005
| publisher = Food and Wine
| year = 2005
| url = http://www.foodandwine.com/best_new_chefs/tyson-cole
| url = http://www.foodandwine.com/best_new_chefs/tyson-cole
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> he led a team of Uchi chefs against Chef [[Masaharu Morimoto]] on the [[Food Network]] program [[Iron Chef America]] in March 2008.<ref>{{cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}
* {{Cite web
| title = Morimoto vs. Cole
| title = Morimoto vs. Cole
| date = March 2008
| date = March 2008
| publisher=Food Network
| url = http://www.foodnetwork.com/iron-chef-america/morimoto-vs-cole/index.html
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|title = 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists
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|url = http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2010_SEMIFINALISTS_FINAL.pdf
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|accessdate = August 13, 2010
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}}</ref> for the [[James Beard Foundation Award]] in the category “Best Chef: Southwest”.

==Awards==
Notable awards for '''Uchi''' include
*The Daily Meal - 101 Best Restaurants in America for 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/101-best-restaurants-america-2015-slideshow |title=101 Best Restaurants in America for 2015 &#124; Slideshow |publisher=Thedailymeal.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Chefs Feed - The Best Dishes in Austin March 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chefsfeed.com/collections/214-south-by-southwest-eats |title=Best Dishes Recommended by Top Chefs &#124; Chefs Feed |publisher=Chefsfeed.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Thrillist - The 21 Best Sushi Spots in America January 2015<ref>{{cite web|last=Alexander |first=Kevin |url=http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/the-21-best-sushi-spots-in-america |title=The 21 best sushi spots in America |publisher=Thrillist.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*The Daily Meal - The Best Sushi in America December 2014<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-sushi-america |title=The Best Sushi in America |publisher=Thedailymeal.com |date=2014-12-04 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards for Fine Dining October 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants-cFineDining-g191 |title=Best Restaurants in the United States – TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards |publisher=Tripadvisor.com |date=2015-06-25 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Zagat Guide - Austin's Best Restaurant September 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zagat.com/b/austin/uchi-named-austins-best-restaurant-how-it-changed-the-dining-scene |title=Uchi Named Austin's Best Restaurant: How It Changed the Dining Scene &#124; sushi |publisher=Zagat.com |date=2014-09-19 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Southern Living - 100 Best Restaurants in the South August 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southernliving.com/travel/best-southern-restaurants |title=Best Southern Restaurants |publisher=Southernliving.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Nylon Magazine Guide to Austin - Best Restaurant November 2013<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.nylon.com/articles/austin-texas-travel-guide |title=Travel Guide Austin Texas |publisher=NYLON.com |date=2013-11-07 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Bon Appétit - 20 Most Important Restaurants in America October 2013<ref>{{cite web|last=Knowlton |first=Andrew |url=http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/slideshow/20-important-restaurants-america/?slide=3 |title=The 20 Most Important Restaurants in America |publisher=Bonappetit.com |date=2013-10-21 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Zagat Guide - 10 Austin Restaurant All-Stars September 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zagat.com/b/austin/10-austin-restaurant-all-stars |title=10 Austin Restaurant All-Stars &#124; downtown |publisher=Zagat.com |date=2013-09-30 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Bon Appétit - The Best New Sushi Restaurants in America October 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/the-best-new-sushi-restaurants-in-america |title=The Best New Sushi Restaurants in America - Bon Appétit |publisher=Bonappetit.com |date=2012-05-15 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
*Travel and Leisure - Best Seafood Restaurants in America October 2012<ref>{{cite web|last=Campbell |first=Geraldine |url=http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-seafood-restaurants-in-the-us/8 |title=Uchi + Uchiko, Austin, TX - Best Seafood Restaurants in the U.S. &#124; Travel + Leisure |publisher=Travelandleisure.com |date=2012-10-01 |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref>
* Rare Magazine – Best Fine Dining June 2010<ref name="rare1">{{cite web
| title = Rarest of Them All
| title = Rarest of Them All
| page = 12
| date = June 2010
| publisher = RARE Magazine
| url = http://issuu.com/raremagazine/docs/june2010/1
| url = http://issuu.com/raremagazine/docs/june2010/1
| accessdate = August 16, 2010 }}
| accessdate = August 16, 2010 }}</ref>
* Rare Magazine – Best Service 2009, 2010<ref name="rare1"/>
* {{Cite web
* Rare Magazine – Best Sushi 2008-2010<ref name="rare1"/>
* Bon Appétit Magazine – Top Ten Sushi Spots April 2009<ref>{{cite web
| last = Knowlton
| last = Knowlton
| first = Andrew
| first = Andrew
| publisher = Bon Appetit
| title = Top 10 Sushi Spots
| title = Top 10 Sushi Spots
| date = April 2009
| date = April 2009
| url = http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2009/04/our_favorite_sushi_spots
| url = http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2009/04/our_favorite_sushi_spots
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* The Fearless Critic – Best Restaurant in Austin 2008, 2010<ref name="fearless"/>
* {{Cite web
* Zagat Guide – Best Food in Austin 2008-2010<ref>{{cite web
| title = Top Restaurants
| url = http://www.fearlesscritic.com/austin
| accessdate = August 16, 2010 }}
* {{Cite web
| last = von Bremzen
| first = Anya
| title = The Best Sushi in North America
| date = June 2008
| url = http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2008_uchi_PlayersClub.pdf
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
* {{Cite web
| last = Mahle
| last = Mahle
| first = Michael
| first = Michael
| publisher=Zagat
| title = ZAGAT LAUNCHES 2008 TEXAS RESTAURANT GUIDE COVERING 1,505 EATERIES IN FIVE CITIES
| title = ZAGAT LAUNCHES 2008 TEXAS RESTAURANT GUIDE COVERING 1,505 EATERIES IN FIVE CITIES
| date = March 20, 2008
| date = March 20, 2008
| url = http://www.zagat.com/About/Index.aspx?menu=PR105
| url = http://www.zagat.com/About/Index.aspx?menu=PR105
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* Houston Chronicle - Top Restaurants in Texas<ref>{{cite news
* {{Cite web
| last = Griffin
| first = John
| newspaper = The Austin Chronicle
| title = Traveling Texas/Follow the Light to Upscale Eateries
| date = March 5, 2008
| url = http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2008_4523319
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* Austin Business Journal – Best Chef August 2007<ref>{{cite news
| last = Orman
| last = Orman
| first = Shelley
| first = Shelley
| newspaper = Austin Business Journal
| title = Tyson Cole wins over sushi lovers with innovative style
| title = Tyson Cole wins over sushi lovers with innovative style
| date = August 24, 2007
| date = August 24, 2007
| url = http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2007/08/27/focus6.html
| url = http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2007/08/27/focus6.html
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* Austin American-Statesman XLENT – Five-star review May 2007<ref>{{cite news
* {{Cite web
| last = Rice
| last = Rice
| first = Dale
| first = Dale
| title = Cole's uchi remains as creative as ever
| title = Cole's Uchi Remains As Creative As Ever
| date = May 24, 2007
| date = May 2007
| newspaper= Austin American Statesman
| url = http://uchiaustin.com/images/stories/press/2007_uchi_StatesmanXL-May.pdf
| url = http://uchirestaurants.com/houston/images/stories/press/2007_uchi_StatesmanXL-May.pdf
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
| accessdate = March 27, 2012}}</ref>
* {{Cite web
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Favorite Restaurant in Austin 2006-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1">{{cite news
| title = Uchi - Restaurant Guide
| title = Uchi - Restaurant Guide
| newspaper=The Austin Chronicle
| url = http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/Location?GuideLevel=Food&oid=oid:163503
| url = http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/Location?GuideLevel=Food&oid=oid:163503
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* {{Cite web
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Sushi 2004-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1"/>
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Chef 2005-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1"/>
* Texas Monthly – Best New Restaurants in Texas February 2004<ref>{{cite magazine
| last = Sharpe
| last = Sharpe
| first = Patricia
| first = Patricia
| title = Where to Eat Now 2004
| title = Where to Eat Now 2004
| date = February 2004
| date = February 2004
| magazine=Texas Monthly
| url = http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2004-02-01/feature3
| url = http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2004-02-01/feature3
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>

* {{Cite web
Notable awards for '''Uchiko''' include
| last = Morago
*Houston Chronicle - Top new restaurants in Texas<ref name="chron" />
| first = Greg
*San Antonio Express - Top new eateries in the state<ref name="mysanantonio" />
| title = Austin's Uchiko to open July 6
*Dallas Morning News - Top 10 new restaurants in Texas<ref name="dallasnews" />
| date = June 21, 2010
*GQ Magazine- Top new restaurant in America 2010<ref>{{cite web
| url = http://blogs.chron.com/forkandcork/2010/06/austins_uchiko_to_open_july_6_1.html
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
| last = Richman
| first = Alan
* {{Cite web
| title = GQ Eats: The 10 Best New Restaurants in America
| last = Griffin
| first = John
| publisher = GQ Magazine
| date = January 2011
| title = Traveling Texas/Follow the Light to Upscale Eateries
| url = https://www.gq.com/food-travel/alan-richman/201101/alan-richman-best-new-restaurants-in-america#slide=7
| date = March 5, 2008
| accessdate = January 21, 2011}}</ref>
| url = http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2008_4523319
*Texas Monthly - Where to Eat Now, February 2011<ref name="texasmonthly" />
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
* {{Cite web
| last = Thorn
| first = Bret
| title = Chefs on the move: Hendrix, McEachern, Good, Van Aken, Cole
| date = June 22, 2010
| url = http://www.nrn.com/article/chefs-move-hendrix-mceachern-good-van-aken-cole
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
* {{Cite web
| last = Vara-Orta
| first = Francisco
| title = North Lamar building redone to better fit trendy Austin neighborhood
| date = August 6, 2010
| url = http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/08/09/story12.html
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
* {{Cite web
| last = Sutter
| first = Mike
| title = Uchiko's key player
| date = June 24, 2010
| url = http://www.statesman.com/life/uchikos-key-player-767327.html?cxtype=ynews_rss
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
* {{Cite web
| last = Sharpe
| first = Pat
| title = Baby Uchi Announces New Location
| date = May 11, 2009
| url = http://www.texasmonthly.com/blogs/eatmywords/?p=413
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
* {{Cite web
| title = Ranking Kernel
| date = July 29, 2010
| url = http://tastingtable.com/entry_detail/national/1885/Sweet_corn_takes_the_cake.htm
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}
{{Refend}}


==See also==
* [[List of restaurants in Austin, Texas]]
* [[List of sushi restaurants]]


==References==
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Uchi
Map
Restaurant information
Established2003
Owner(s)Tyson Cole
Head chefTyson Cole
Food typeSushi
Street address801 South Lamar Boulevard
CityAustin
StateTexas
Postal/ZIP Code78704
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30°15′27″N 97°45′35″W / 30.257501°N 97.759588°W / 30.257501; -97.759588
Other locationsUchiko
WebsiteUchi
The former location of the final Felix Mexican Restaurant operation, which has since become Uchi

Uchi is a contemporary Japanese sushi restaurant located in Austin, Texas,[1] which opened in 2003. The Japanese word "Uchi" translates to "house" in English, and the 2,700-square-foot (250 m2) space is a refurbished home.[2] Owner and chef[3] Tyson Cole's menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and sashimi, makimono, yakimono and tempura, and a changing omakase based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the James Beard Foundation.[4]

Sister restaurants

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Uchiko

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Uchiko, Tyson Cole’s follow up to his first restaurant, Uchi, opened its doors in July 2010. Translated as “child of uchi” from Japanese, Uchiko is located at 4200 North Lamar, just south of 45th Street in Central Austin. Chef Lance Gillum is the current chef de cuisine, Chef Nguyen Nguyen is the current Head Sushi Chef, and Chef Ariana Quant is the current Head Pastry Chef as of Spring of 2022.

Uchiko Denver

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Uchiko Cherry Creek is set to open 2024, at 299 Fillmore St., Denver, CO, 80206.[5]

Uchi Houston

[edit]

Uchi Houston opened in February 2012,[6] located at 904 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006[7] Chef Stephen Conklin is the current Chef de Cuisine.[6]

Uchi Dallas

[edit]

Uchi Dallas opened on June 1, 2015, located at 2817 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201. Rhonda McCullar is the Chef de Cuisine. Right above Uchi is Uchiba, which is owned by the same people and recently opened in 2018.

Uchi Denver

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Uchi Denver open October 4, 2018, located at 2500 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205.[8] Andres Araujo is the Chef de Cuisine.[9]

Reviews and features

[edit]

Uchi's success in a city more known for barbecue and brews than stylized fine dining has garnered the restaurant favorable reviews from Fearless Critic.[10] Articles about chef and owner Tyson Cole have been featured in The Wall Street Journal,[11] Saveur,[12] Oxford American,[13] Tribeza magazine,[14] Austinist,[15] and Food & Wine Magazine.[1]

Uchiko reviews and features

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Opened in July 2010, Uchiko elicited praise and attention from publications across the country. The restaurant has been mentioned in the Houston Chronicle,[16] Nation's Restaurant News,[17] Austin American-Statesman,[18] and Texas Monthly.[19] In 2011, Uchiko was recognized as one of the top new restaurants in Texas in the Houston Chronicle,[20] The Dallas Morning News,[21] San Antonio Express,[22] and Texas Monthly.[23] The restaurant secured its place on the culinary landscape when - in early 2011 - it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by GQ Magazine.[24]

Biographies

[edit]

Tyson Cole - Owner and Chef

Owner of Uchi, Uchiko and Uchi Houston, Chef Cole is an American sushi master. Named one of the Top 10 “Best New Chefs” in 2005 by Food & Wine Magazine,[25] he led a team of Uchi chefs against Chef Masaharu Morimoto on the Food Network program Iron Chef America in March 2008.[26] He has also been named a semifinalist in 2008,[27] 2009,[28] 2010[29] for the James Beard Foundation Award in the category “Best Chef: Southwest”.

Awards

[edit]

Notable awards for Uchi include

  • The Daily Meal - 101 Best Restaurants in America for 2015[30]
  • Chefs Feed - The Best Dishes in Austin March 2015[31]
  • Thrillist - The 21 Best Sushi Spots in America January 2015[32]
  • The Daily Meal - The Best Sushi in America December 2014[33]
  • TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards for Fine Dining October 2014[34]
  • Zagat Guide - Austin's Best Restaurant September 2014[35]
  • Southern Living - 100 Best Restaurants in the South August 2014[36]
  • Nylon Magazine Guide to Austin - Best Restaurant November 2013[37]
  • Bon Appétit - 20 Most Important Restaurants in America October 2013[38]
  • Zagat Guide - 10 Austin Restaurant All-Stars September 2013[39]
  • Bon Appétit - The Best New Sushi Restaurants in America October 2012[40]
  • Travel and Leisure - Best Seafood Restaurants in America October 2012[41]
  • Rare Magazine – Best Fine Dining June 2010[42]
  • Rare Magazine – Best Service 2009, 2010[42]
  • Rare Magazine – Best Sushi 2008-2010[42]
  • Bon Appétit Magazine – Top Ten Sushi Spots April 2009[43]
  • The Fearless Critic – Best Restaurant in Austin 2008, 2010[10]
  • Zagat Guide – Best Food in Austin 2008-2010[44]
  • Houston Chronicle - Top Restaurants in Texas[45]
  • Austin Business Journal – Best Chef August 2007[46]
  • Austin American-Statesman XLENT – Five-star review May 2007[47]
  • Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Favorite Restaurant in Austin 2006-2010[48]
  • Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Sushi 2004-2010[48]
  • Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Chef 2005-2010[48]
  • Texas Monthly – Best New Restaurants in Texas February 2004[49]

Notable awards for Uchiko include

  • Houston Chronicle - Top new restaurants in Texas[20]
  • San Antonio Express - Top new eateries in the state[22]
  • Dallas Morning News - Top 10 new restaurants in Texas[21]
  • GQ Magazine- Top new restaurant in America 2010[50]
  • Texas Monthly - Where to Eat Now, February 2011[23]

See also

[edit]

References

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  2. ^ Frommers (2010). "Reviews and Ratings of Restaurants in Austin". The New York Times. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  3. ^ D, Darcie (April 3, 2009). "Interview: Tyson Cole of Uchi". Austinist (Gothamist LLC). Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  4. ^ "The James Beard Foundation Awards" (PDF). James Beard Foundation. May 9, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 14, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  5. ^ Martin, Molly. "Uchi's Sister Concept Coming to Cherry Creek...in 2024. Here Are Three Other Spots Opening First". Westword. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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  9. ^ Mowbray, Scott (2019-04-26). "Does Uchi Denver Live Up to the Hype?". 5280. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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