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Musashino Sushi Dokoro

Expert Reviews of Musashino Sushi Dokoro

Citysearch | Sushi and other authentic Japanese dishes satisfy a boisterous after-work crowd at this popular restaurant.

Once a quiet place to get the real thing, Musashino is now a magnet for the monied after-work crowd. The decor of cedar paneling, paper lanterns and aquatic prints is enchanting, but the tables are a little...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/13/2006
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Frommer's

This place has the freshest, best-prepared sushi in town and every Austin aficionado knows it -- which is why, in spite of its inauspicious location (on the southbound access road of Mo-Pac in northwest...
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AOL CityGuide

other than the fact that this restautant does not take reservations, sometimes making for a wait up to an hour, it does have (hands down) the best tasting and freshest sushi i've ever had (and i've tried...
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Austin360.com

nearly everything comes with a flair at musashino, the japanese restaurant that is the top sushi spot in central texas...
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Wcities

this hiddden treasure was rated one of the top 20 sushi restaurants in the nation by a guidebook for japanese tourists. the traditional sushi and sashimi are served in an elegant, vibrant atmosphere. it also...
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AOL CityGuide

austin's sushi stalwart in northwest hills...
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User Reviews of Musashino Sushi Dokoro

Sushi Cornucopia !

This place is undeniably the "gold" standard of sushi in Austin! The service is usually spot on and the sushi is devine to put it bluntly! You simply will NOT find fresher cuts of sashimi or sweeter Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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BBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDD

i used to love coming here it was my favorite "resturant" in austin now ever since they changed the menu and so conviently jacked up the prices its not worth it anymore they have gotten really sloppy portions...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Worst Service Ever!!

The service was terrible. We saw our waitress when we got there and had to ask for her 10 minutes later. We did not receive our drinks or the proper utensils. We actually had to get up and ask the hostess for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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My Favorite Place

I love this place. I've never had a bad meal here. The fish is always fresh. The sushi rice is a perfect complement to the fish. The rolls are a good blend of flavors. The only bad thing is the wait is long...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Disappointing

After years of great reviews we were eager to try Musashino. The wait turned out to be twice as long as promised, during which we had mediocre, overpriced cocktails. We could have forgiven this as well as the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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Sushi so good the wait is worth it!

I love coming to musashinos. They have a great variety of sushi and always different specials of nigiri so ask your waitress about them. Try the gyu tataki and the sugaki...absolutely delicious! The wait can...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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Foods Ok, Decor is Worn Out

The dining room food is ok, limited selection. Sushi bar is above average with a good selection. I recommend the sushi but not the rest of the menu. The service is not consistent from visit to visit. And on...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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good sushi but poor service and not authentic japanese

This resturant is over rated on city search. The sushi was good and fresh and enjoyable. I lived in Japan for 7 years and really enjoy good Japanese food of all types and enjoy good sushi. I took some Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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Great place!!!

My husband, daughter and I visited this place a couple of nights ago and had a truly wonderful experience. The atmosphere was great, (not too posh, very comfy). It was our first time there and our waitress was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Sushi is delectable! Great restaurant.

Musashino has really delicious, fresh sushi and appetizers. I am a sushi fanatic and very picky about the quality of my sushi. The sashimi is so fresh it feels like it melts on your tongue. Their avocado kama...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Best sushi in town!

I am originally from California and am a sushi fanatic. Needless to say, I've tried all kinds of sushi wherever I travel. I was in town for business and found Mushashino on citysearch. I read the reviews and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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best sushi in town

musashino has the best sushi in town. hands down. what can i say? I'm a sushi junkie and i got to have my fix. that place is always packed so get there early. the last time we were there we had to wait 45...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Awesome Sushi, but PATHETIC.. and I mean TRULY *PATHETIC* service!!!!!!

Ok, let me lay it this out for you - if you are willing to endure the WORST service in Austin to eat some of the best sushi in Austin, then go right ahead. While Mushashino has superb sushi, their service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Overrated!

I decided to try out Musashino after hearing lots of raving reviews on this site. I must say this place is way too overrated and I am extremely disappointed. The sushi pieces were subpar in quality. They were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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Disappointing Service

It was a bad experience. :( I used to like this restaurant, but it is getting worse and worse. My friend and I had lunch there today, but after we were seated we watied for over 40 mins without anyone taking...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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great sushi

I've had some good sushi in my lifetime and I give these guys a top rating. Our server was one of the best servers I'd had in a long time. She spent a lot of time with our table (going over the menu, making...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Great Sushi

I have had Sushi from California to Florida and rate this restaurants Sushi in the top 5 percent. We live in Fredericksburg, TX and drive 1.5 hours to eat at Musashinos. We can only make it there once a month,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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Extremely Average

After reading others' stellar reviews we went to Musashino. The quality of the fish was exceptional but some of the rolls were not. What is it with Austin sushi places and the orange spicy mayo on everything?...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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If only they had a drive thru...

Like some of the other reviewers, I have had a bad experience at Musashino. We (a group of 5) went at 8:30, were seated at 9:30, and were rushed. Our server gave us only 10 minutes to order sushi, and at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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User Review

If you want fresh fish, this is the place to go. Try the avocado kama and the huge pieces of nigiri and you can't go wrong.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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not worth it

The sushi was good, but I didn't think it was good enough to warrant the prices. The place was crowded and cramped. Not the place to go in Austin for sushi in my opinion.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Great place, great food!

Great place, great food, a bit of a drive for us but well worth it! We moved to Austin from California, and we were used to awesome sushi. We been going to a lot of sushi bars since we moved trying to find...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Great Sushi!

This is one of the best sushi restaurants in town. Delicious fatty tuna and salmon. Pieces are a goo...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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No service, No Business!

The food is OK, the price is too higr and the service is No. 1 poor in Austin. I am just a tourist here in Austin, I will say this is the No. 1 bad restaurant in the town! I've been to too many restaurants,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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Extremely Disappointing

I've been going to Musashino since the mid90's and have always thought it the best sushi in Austin, until a couple of weeks ago. I fondly remember many 3-4 hour sushi feasts at Musashino with friendly service...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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Very nice sushi, but too expensive

We went to the restaurant because we wanted to have real sushi. Yep, we could get nice ones, but...too expensive!! The place reminds me of some Izakaya style restaurant somewhere in Tokyo. If don't mind...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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By far the best sushi joint in Austin.

Musashino serves the best sushi in Austin. Credibility runs through the head sushi chef with his ex...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Great sushi!

If your focus is the food itself, don't think there is a single restaurant in Austin (Maybe even Texas) that compares to Musashino. Sure the ambience is lacking, service is a little slow at times, but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2005
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You want the best Sushi in Town? go here

While, they do cost some bucks, (expect to spend at least $25 a person) it really is the best sushi ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Mixed Reviews

Has the best quality of fish in town. The chefs are dedicated, skilled and experienced. The sushi is why you come here. But do not think you are getting "authentic" Japanese cuisine and sushi, as I heard our...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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Musashino Rocks!

This is by far the best sushi place I have ever eaten! I have tried it all over town and in San Francisco, San Diego, and Seattle. Only a little place in San Diego even came close. The Ozzy roll is the best....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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Disappointed & not the best in town...

Don't believe the hype. I've been hearing about this sushi place for 5 yrs now, finally made it over w/ a group of friends last night. The service was not all that, our food took longer to get to us (we did...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2005
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Sushi

Musashino is easily the best sushi restaurant in Austin and in our openion, it ranks at the top of like establishments throughout the U.S.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2004
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Musashino's can not be rivaled!

From the exquisite menu options, expedient and courteous waitstaff, to the ambience, Musashino's is my favorite restaurant. I have always been pleased with the food and impeccable service and nowhere else am I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2004
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yummmy

The food is great and the fish is so fresh and delicious that it makes the higher prices seem semi-reasonable. The servers are defintely NOT friendly though. Ive been to Musashinos at least once every few...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2004
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Very Yummy!

I loved the sushi here. It was the best I've ever had. Very fresh. Very pricey though. But you do get what you pay for here.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2003
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Best sushi in Austin

I used to live in Japan for a few years, and loved going to izakayas (sort of like tapas bar with many small dishes to choose from). This is the closest thing in ambience to that in Austin. They even play a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2003
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splendid

Sushi has never tasted so good. Everything from the service, ambiance, to the most creative tastes makes this restaurant a must for sushi finatics.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2003
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Wow.

This is absolutely the best sushi in Austin. Fresh and well-prepared, it is worth the wait you will probably have to endure to get it. Try the Tuna Tataki appetizer - it is simply amazing.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2003
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Sit at the BAR!

Here is my testimonial... I was just introduced to Sushi a few years ago and Musashino is one of the best all around Sushi bars I have frequented. The staff was very attentive and professional. The avocada...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2003
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Disappointing

I am very disappointed with Musashino. Mushashino used to be my favorite sushi place in Austin. However, when I visited few weeks ago, food there was just horrible. I wasn't enjoying the food at all. I am...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Mouth Watering

This is the best Sushi Restaurant we have ever encountered. We have visited numerous Sushi restaurants nation wide and not won has compared to this one. The people are friendly. The fish is very very very...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Sake it to me

Excellent food, cheap for sushi, and great service! This place has some awesome sushi, I have never had better!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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Authentic Sushi!

This is the ONLY place that serves really fresh and authentic Sushi! As an American of Japanese heritage who was raised on the West Coast and in Japan, I've had alot of Sushi and was brought up with it to know...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Chop full of yum

I love Musashinos! It;s THE best place for sushi in austin. I first heard about it through a friend of mine, whose mom has been to Japan multiple times, took my family there. I didnt have anything to compare...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Great choice

Musashino could possibly have Austin's best sushi. After living in New York, I thought that you can't get better sushi. I must admit, Musashino holds their own. I was very impressed with the quality of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2002
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Love it, but will leave it...

I was craving good sushi on my birthday, but was severely disappointed with the aweful waitress. The waitress spilled hot tea on the table, didn't apologize or clean it up. Too bad good food and good service...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Easily one of the best

My girlfriend swears by this place, and it is good but not worth a lengthy wait. The sushi is very good, fresh and well presented but the portions leave much to be desired. The Avocado Appetizer is a definite...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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what others need to live up to

I judge all sushi place in comparison to Musashino. I cannot afford to go too much, but the times I have gone have been a treat. I had a hilarious experience with a dish that arrived on my table with moving...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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Great sushi!

Okay, this IS the best place for sushi in Austin, unfortunately everyone knows it! Depending on what day you happen to go, you might encounter quite a wait -- basically the closer you get to the weekend the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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