IchiUmi, Research Boulevard
23 people recommendvia r/austinfood24 comments cited below
What people say, in short
IchiUmi is repeatedly recommended for sushi quality relative to cost, especially in accounts of takeout and delivery. The Research Boulevard restaurant is shown here: a regular explicitly pairs dining there with a Gateway cinema visit and also calls it a reliable takeout choice. Other diners praise its fish and relaxed setting. Austin-wide praise is considered alongside branch-specific accounts, but a favorable comment about the compact South location describes that outlet only. The overall picture is strongly favorable, without establishing the same setting or ordering experience at every branch.
Address
IchiUmi Sushi (Haru Sushi), 9503 Research Blvd #500, Austin, TX 78759
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Takeaway, Delivery
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Other places on this map closest to IchiUmi, Research Boulevard, as the crow flies.
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/flieslikeabanana in r/austinfood · Nov 2025value
Long-time customer who says this sushi restaurant's kaisen don always delivers more than expected; wants more people to try it.
- Recommendsu/rm_7609 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025taste
Praises Ichi Umi for high quality, reasonable prices and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/efe13 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025price
Says the restaurant is fairly priced, particularly for happy hour from Monday through Thursday.
- Recommendsu/Few_Position_2727 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Regular for years who ranks it among the city's most overlooked sushi places.
- Recommendsu/ParanubesLife in r/austinfood · Jul 2026
Says Ichi Umi is their top pick for takeout sushi around town.
- Recommendsu/DrInthahouse in r/austinfood · Jan 2024
Includes IchiUmi among favored options for comparatively affordable sushi.
- Recommendsu/tigerim in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Lists Ichi Umi as a suggestion for this sushi request.
- Recommendsu/batwoman42 in r/austinfood · Apr 2024variety
Says this spot near the Arboretum has several deep-fried rolls, matching the fried-sushi request.
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- Recommendsu/doopdooopdope in r/austinfood · Jan 2024delivery
Says they return to IchiUmi again and again for delivery after trying lots of options, listed on Uber Eats.
- Recommendsu/medusssa3 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Suggests Ichi Umi, though an extra unclear word is attached to the name.
- Recommendsu/buen-provech0 in r/austinfood · Jul 2026
Agrees with the parent's pick of Ichi Umi and offers a quick plus-one.
- Recommendsu/joepez in r/austinfood · Dec 2025variety
Lists it among larger-group spots with broader menus and advises calling ahead.
- Recommendsu/956chubbs in r/austinfood · Dec 2025
Includes IchiUmi among the sushi restaurants they recommend.
- Recommendsu/dragon_cat729 in r/austinfood · Feb 2025
Names Ichi Umi as a personal go-to.
- Recommendsu/onaspectrum in r/austinfood · Dec 2023taste
Ranks it among the city's top sushi and says its fish is the best they've had.
- Recommendsu/PaceAltruistic5698 in r/austinfood · Jul 2026taste
Recently ate takeout nigiri and rolls from there, praising the fish quality and reasonable cost.
- Mixedu/TheFaithlessFaithful in r/austinfood · Dec 2025ambience
Describes the South location as compact and oriented toward takeout, while still calling it good.
- Recommendsu/bagelsandcookies in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Says the Gateway location is the one to pick for sushi.
- Recommendsu/Responsible_Art5284 in r/austinfood · Nov 2025value
Describes this as their regular takeout sushi spot and rates the quality as strong relative to cost.
- Recommendsu/Altruistic_Hat1752 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Agrees with the IchiUmi recommendation and describes returning to dine there.
- Recommendsu/balbinas in r/austinfood · Apr 2024taste
Says it is their current go-to and still tasty, though not the fried style they want.
- Recommendsu/franciumisfun in r/austinfood · Nov 2025
Lists Ichiumi among its sushi suggestions, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/spideybae in r/austinfood · Nov 2025price
Seconds the Ichiumi pick.
- Recommendsu/awesomenerd16 in r/austinfood · Oct 2025
Agrees and names Ichi Umi as their top sushi pick in town, citing several reasons.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.