Toshokan

Hands down the best dining experience I've ever had. GL getting a res, but it's worth the effort.

Chef Saine provided an amazing experience! Food was fresh and had interesting stories around it. Seating was intimate and the concept is to provide a very interactive experience between the staff as well as between guests. A pre dinner cocktail or mocktail was provided for guests to get to know one another as well. The scallop with a salsa verde was the star for me! Chef mentioned it was a pretty popular dish so likely to be on the menu.

Best omakase experience in Austin and it's not even close. If you've ever experienced omakase in Japan, it's very similar where the chef prepares everything in front of you. The difference here is that rather that the atmosphere is very social and upbeat versus this silent, zen-like feeling of traditional omakase. Everything was extremely delicious and the staff were experts in their craft. Looking forward to my next visit!

Toshokan provided a wonderful experience. The ambiance, service, and food were all exceptional. Highly recommend!

Best experience for omakse. The staff is great. So glad for the regulars we were paired with to make the evening much better Parking is dark and sketch so careful or you will miss the entrance, some security guy had to let us out with a clicker. The food and drinks were spectacular Vegetarian options: It's all fish nothing is vegetarian Dietary restrictions: Shellfish allergies can be accommodated

I had been unlucky snagging rezzys here since they first opened and I was tired of losing sleep on the midnight drop. They switched the times to the morning so I figured I would try again and I finally got lucky and snagged some! We went back in August at their new Perish location. The whole experience exceeded my expectations. I was a little worried about parking upon arrival after reading some negative reviews about Pershing if you are not a member, but thankfully the gate guard was very polite, and it's gated parking so your vehicle is safe. Once you are seated with the others in the lobby, the amazing bartender does a meet and greet game with everyone along with your first alcohol sampler that was very unique and tasty. Once you are seated at the bar for dinner, you get a custom coaster with your name on it that's a keepsake, a nice little touch. The chef has a map of where he sources his food which is really neat to see as well. Every bite was unique and delicious, there wasn't a single bite I did not enjoy. I did not do the alcohol pairings and I am so glad I opted out for that because the old fashions were mind-blowing. It was made with Japanese whiskey and A5 wagyu rendered fat that was just dreamy. Pairing that with the A5 Wagyu sushi bite was a match made in heaven. The bone marrow was also one of the best I have had in this city. I had more reservations a couple of weeks ago and gave them to a buddy of mine, who sat next to an F1 driver. You never know if someone famous might be in your group! In the end, the chef played 6 or so songs that we all drunkenly sang along with him too, the cherry on top of a perfect night. Can't wait to come back! Parking: Pershing is a gated parking lot. A gatekeeper will greet you.

Just absolutely an experience you can't get anywhere else. Food was incredible. The space and quaint number of people was very cool to be a part of. And again, cannot rave enough about the sushi. Best bites I've ever tasted.