our story
the culmination of a lifetime of passion and dedication
One of the few American sushi masters, James Beard Award‑winning Chef and Owner Tyson Cole is a passionate student of the Japanese tradition. Having trained for more than ten years in Tokyo, New York, and Austin under two different sushi masters, he and the entire Uchi culinary team continues his path of study and experimentation each day at the restaurants in the Uchi family.
it all started in a little red bungalow in austin, texas
2003
launch of uchi
The award‑winning Uchi was opened by Chef Tyson Cole in 2003 in a refurbished old home in South Austin. Uchi is now located in 5 cities with plans to expand into more markets in the future.
2005
chef tyson cole awarded food & wine’s “top ten best new chefs 2005”
2009
uchi named to the top ten sushi spots by bon appetit
2010
launch of uchiko
uchiko, “child of Uchi,” launches as an extension of the Uchi experience, matching Uchi’s dedication to food, service, and design and allowing culinary talent inside the restaurant to grow and flourish.
2010
uchiko named best new restaurant in america by GQ magazine
2011
chef tyson cole is awarded the james beard award
On May 10, 2011, Chef Tyson Cole received the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef: Southwest.
every day
2012
uchi houston opens
Marking the second Uchi debut and residing in the iconic former Felix space on Westheimer, Uchi brings its hallmark quality and service to one of the nation’s most dynamic food scenes, successfully melding culinary innovation with an approachable vibe.
2013
bon appetit recognizes uchi as one of the 20 most important restaurants in america
2015
uchi dallas opens
2016
chef tyson cole receives james beard foundation award semi‑finalist recognition in the outstanding chef category
2018
launch of uchibā
Uchi’s first bar concept, located on the second floor of Uchi Dallas, opens and expands elements of Uchi into a cocktail experience.
2018
uchi denver opens in river north art district
2021
uchi miami opens in wynwood art district
2022
uchiko houston
A second location defining Uchiko’s culinary approach opens in the Post Oak neighborhood delivering robust flavors infused with smoke and hints of char to the fore alongside the clean profile expected from Uchi.
