Imperia

Complemented by elaborate chandeliers, provocative murals, onyx stone panels and a golden Buddha statue, the restaurant's deep reds and dark woods bring to mind the pomp and polish of an imagined Hong Kong supper club. But the warm and friendly staff is purely Austin. Despite excessively dark corners, pristine padded booths and high-backed leather chairs, the pretty staff dispels any notion of...

Complemented by elaborate chandeliers, provocative murals, onyx stone panels and a golden Buddha statue, the restaurant's deep reds and dark woods bring to mind the pomp and polish of an imagined Hong Kong supper club. But the warm and friendly staff is purely Austin. Despite excessively dark corners, pristine padded booths and high-backed leather chairs, the staff comes off warm with their conversation and genuine enthusiasm for the menu, though service tends to lag during peak times. Complex and flavorful dishes, such as firecracker shrimp and mussels with wasabi mashers, combine flavors...

A dressy, downtown Japanese/Chinese outfit with an inventive sushi menu -- and given the atmosphere, prices really aren't that bad. Vegetarians will like the Buddha-Licious, stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, inari tofu, sprouts, cucumber, avocado, and tempura asparagus; carnivores (and sushi iconoclasts) will like the BLT: It's miso-glazed bacon, avocado, tuna, and lettuce in a tomato basil wrap, topped with pesto and tomato aioli.

A dressy, downtown Japanese/Chinese outfit with an inventive sushi menu -- and given the atmosphere, prices really aren't that bad. Vegetarians will like the Buddha-Licious, stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, inari tofu, sprouts, cucumber, avocado, and tempura asparagus; carnivores (and sushi iconoclasts) will like the BLT: It's miso-glazed bacon, avocado, tuna, and lettuce in a tomato basil wrap, topped with pesto and tomato aioli.

Happy hour is all night Sun. and Thurs.!

Complemented by elaborate chandeliers, provocative murals, onyx stone panels and a golden Buddha statue, the restaurant's deep reds and dark woods bring to mind the pomp and polish of an imagined...

Amazing atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and exemplary hospitality describes Kenichi. With the convergence of an exquisite menu and one of the hottest spots in Austin's Downtown Warehouse District, Kenichi has established itself as the place to be seen. Kenichi is the creation of Master Sushi Chef Kenichi Kanada and Aspen restaurateur Bill Rieger. Our innovative Executive Chef Shane Stark and...