DK Sushi, South Austin
31 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/austinfood30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 18 threads.
What people say, in short
DK Sushi on South First draws repeated recommendations as a regular South Austin sushi stop. Fans praise the fish and value, and one describes it as a useful middle ground between cheaper and more elaborate restaurants. Austin-wide recommendations and those naming South First are considered together; individual experiences still belong to the outlet described. Dissenters question the cost, describe small rolls or portions, or report slow service. One diner recommends it for a date, while another specifically suggests it for visitors in South Austin.
Address
DK Sushi & Seoul Korean Restaurant, 6400 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78745
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Mikey roll
- Best for
- Dates, Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/titos334 in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Names DK Sushi as the answer to the sushi request.
- Recommendsu/RealtorSethATX in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Names DK Sushi on South First as a direct answer to the request for South Austin sushi.
- Recommendsu/edansays in r/austinfood · Apr 2024
Recommends the Mikey roll at DK Sushi.
- Recommendsu/Tebetheia in r/austinfood · Nov 2026
Calls DK Sushi a favorite for sushi in South Austin.
- Recommendsu/kmardil in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Seconds DK Sushi as a good sushi pick.
- Recommendsu/andytagonist in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Fondly recommends DK Sushi as the setting for a first date.
- Recommendsu/RebelliousBristles in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Suggests DK Sushi as an answer, though unsure whether it has a sushi bar.
- Recommendsu/Artistic_Courage_851 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Suggests DK as one of two options.
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- Caveatu/trainwreckchococat in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Mixedu/Emergency_Union5277 in r/austinfood · Nov 2023portion
Says DK isn't the best; classic rolls cost the same but are much smaller.
- Recommendsu/Tcloud in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Makes weekly trips to DK and wishes a former location were still open.
- Recommendsu/oksosaveme in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Expresses strong enthusiasm for it.
- Recommendsu/Icy_Introduction5741 in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Names DK Sushi as a short direct answer to the request.
- Caveatu/victorywulf in r/austinfood · Jan 2026service
Found service slow and portions small relative to cost, leaving the meal unsatisfied.
- Recommendsu/Mikit3 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Suggests DK Sushi for visitors in south Austin.
- Recommendsu/whanman in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Simply suggests DK Sushi.
- Recommendsu/ranscot in r/austinfood · May 2024ambience
Says they will stay a fan of DK Sushi and calls it cozy for sushi.
- Recommendsu/Sea-Pop2371 in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Calls DK Sushi their regular go-to for over four years.
- Recommendsu/bdb1989 in r/austinfood · Feb 2024
Names DK as a top sushi choice.
- Caveatu/Coujelais in r/austinfood · Feb 2024price
Was surprised by DK's cost compared with Uchi, their usual spot, while acknowledging taste varies.
- Recommendsu/Due_Concept_2593 in r/austinfood · Aug 2025
Calls DK Sushi underrated, noting it's small so call ahead.
- Recommendsu/Strong_Garden9244 in r/austinfood · Oct 2024taste
Recommends this South First spot for good sushi, citing fair pricing and excellent quality.
- Recommendsu/Affectionate_Tale683 in r/austinfood · Mar 2024
Endorses DK Sushi when asked for father-son sushi lunch recommendations.
- Caveatu/Ineedsoyfreetacos in r/austinfood · Feb 2024taste
Doesn't see DK's hype and finds its sushi mediocre, though calls it a fun place.
- Recommendsu/masterdesignstate in r/austinfood · Feb 2024taste
Praises the fish and recommends the seared escolar.
- Recommendsu/CatfishWasHere in r/austinfood · Dec 2023
Says they regularly visit DK, alternating with Nanami.
- Recommendsu/TidalWaveform in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Suggests DK or Yanagi if insisting on seriously south, though prefers driving to Soto.
- Recommendsu/NefariousnessDue5997 in r/austinfood · Nov 2023
Says DK is their go-to.
- Recommendsu/JZX90shawty in r/austinfood · Nov 2023value
Describes DK as a regular South Austin choice for sushi quality and value.
- Recommendsu/GabsSquared in r/austinfood · Nov 2023taste
Went for a birthday, had a great time, and found both the sushi and Korean dishes excellent.
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