The Smart Way to Try Uchi

Uchi’s “Sake Social” Happy Hour: Times, Menu & Real Prices

Uchi’s daily “Sake Social” happy hour is the lower-cost way into this James Beard–winning kitchen. The current official menu includes a $120 nine-course happy-hour omakase for two, $5–9 hand rolls, $6 beer, $10 cocktails, and discounted cool and hot tastings. Here’s exactly when it runs, what’s on it, and whether it’s happening right now.

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Sake Social runs daily, 4–6 PM. The restaurant opens at 4 PM, so happy hour starts the moment the doors do — arrive right at open for the calmest seats.

What’s on the Sake Social Menu

Uchi updates its Austin menu daily. The current official happy-hour menu includes the items and prices below; exact dishes can rotate with the daily menu.

Happy Hour Omakase
Happy Hour Omakase ‡ Nine-course tasting for two
$120
Cool Tastings
Bluefin Crudo ‡ Bluefin tuna, fermented pineapple, apricot chamoy
$14
Sake Tom Kha ‡ Salmon, coconut, lime leaf, dill
$9.50
Hiramasa Karai ‡ Great amberjack, poblano, Asian pear
$12.50
Wagyu Carpaccio ‡ Fried jalapeño, cured egg yolk, nuoc mam, chili oil
$9.50
Sunomono ‡ Watermelon, wakame, cucumber
$8
Hot Tastings
Pork Katsu Green apple, truffle soy, miso
$29
Gyudon Wagyu beef, crispy rice, broccoli
$12
Broccoli Katsu Chili aioli
$6
Walu Walu Oak-grilled escolar, yuzupon, candied garlic
$9.50
Okra Skewer Salt-cured okra, crispy polenta, tomato jam
$8
Chicken Skewer Hazelnut, achcharu
$10
Wagyu Skewer Tamarind, lotus root, Szechuan
$13
Sakana Tempura White fish, pickled onion, chili ponzu
$8.50
Tako Octopus, sweet potato, wasabi
$10
Korroke Blue crab, potato, red curry
$12
Nigiri & Sashimi
Market Fish Selection ‡ Chef’s choice
$9 / $12
Otoro Gunkan (2 pc) ‡ Fatty bluefin tuna, caviar, tamari
$25
Hotate Gunkan (2 pc) ‡ Scallop, aioli, cucumber
$14
Blue Crab Gunkan (2 pc) Calabrian chili, fried leeks
$22
Bluefin Akami (2 pc) ‡ Bluefin tuna, pickled wasabi
$14
Bincho Nigiri / Sashimi Albacore, crispy garlic
$9 / $12
Corn Gunkan (2 pc) Kosho aioli, sorghum
$4
Hand Rolls
Sake ‡ Salmon, leek, pear
$7
Hamachi ‡ Yellowtail, pineapple, jalapeño
$7
Toro ‡ Bluefin tuna, Thai basil, spicy ponzu
$9
Grilled Romaine Edamame-jalapeño
$5
Ebi Shrimp, carrot, calamansi
$7
Dessert
Ice Cream Sandwich Pineapple semifreddo, marmalade, coconut
$7
Beer & Cocktails
Sapporo Premium Lager
$6
Sapporo Light Lager
$6
Kara Kyuri Sake, cucumber, Thai chili
$10
Umegave Sake, ume boshi, hibiscus, makrut lime
$10
Sake
Ozeki Nigori Cold unfiltered sake
$7
Gekkeikan Hot sake
$7
Bushido “Way of the Warrior” ginjo genshu
$9
Yuki No Bosha “Limited Release” junmai ginjo
$13
Wine
Sauvignon Blanc Sand Point · California
$9
Chardonnay Domaine Charly Nicolle · Chablis
$16
Barbera Poggio · Piedmonte
$9
Cabernet Sauvignon Greenwing · Columbia Valley
$16
Grenache Rosé Le Grand Prebois · Côtes de Provence
$9
Brut Rosé Bouvet · Loire Valley
$10
Zero Proof
Sparkling Lime Fire Ginger, lime
$6
Best Day NA Kölsch
$6
Athletic NA hazy IPA
$6

Why Happy Hour Is the Move

À La Carte Happy Hour for Two

~$60–80

Four current hand rolls, two lower-priced hot tastings, and two cocktails land around this range before tax and tip, depending on what you choose.

Happy Hour Omakase for Two

$120

Uchi’s current happy-hour menu lists a nine-course tasting for two at $120. See the omakase guide for the broader tasting-menu breakdown.

One insider bonus: happy hour is also the best walk-in window. Uchi takes limited walk-ins, and your strongest shot at a spot without a reservation is right when they open at 4 PM for Sake Social — more on that in our reservations & walk-ins guide.

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Uchi Happy Hour FAQ

What time is happy hour at Uchi Austin?

Uchi’s “Sake Social” happy hour runs daily from 4 PM to 6 PM. Since the restaurant opens at 4 PM, happy hour begins right at open — arriving early gets you the calmest seats and the best walk-in odds.

What’s on Uchi’s happy hour menu?

The current Sake Social menu includes a $120 nine-course happy-hour omakase for two, cool tastings from $8–14, hot tastings from $6–29, nigiri and sashimi from $4, $5–9 hand rolls, a $7 dessert, $6 Sapporo, $10 cocktails, sake from $7–13, wine from $9–16, and $6 zero-proof drinks. Uchi updates the menu daily, so individual dishes can rotate.

Is Uchi happy hour a good deal?

Yes — it remains one of the lower-cost ways to experience Uchi. Using current prices, two people can build an à la carte spread of hand rolls, lower-priced hot tastings, and cocktails for roughly $60–80 before tax and tip, or choose the current nine-course happy-hour omakase for two at $120.

Can you walk in for Uchi happy hour?

Happy hour is your best shot at a walk-in. Uchi takes limited walk-ins and the sushi bar is walk-in only, so arriving right at the 4 PM open for Sake Social is the most reliable way to get in without a reservation.

Does Uchi happy hour have vegetarian options?

Yes. The current happy-hour menu includes vegetarian-friendly choices such as the grilled romaine hand roll, broccoli katsu, corn gunkan, and zero-proof drinks. Ask your server about dietary restrictions and preparation details.