I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sushi Mastermind, Chef Tyson Cole at his newest Japanese Sushi restaurant, Uchiko, sister restaurant to Uchi. With the title Best New Chef in 2005, Food and Wine Magazine and his recent James Beard award, Best Chef Southwest, it’s no wonder why you can barely get a seat without a reservation. The food here is…well… epic.
The Japanese Farmhouse feel at Uchiko is so inviting. The décor is modern, fresh and warm, giving each guest a great dining experience.
It’s hard to pick a favorite but I love salmon so the Yokai Berry is one of my favorites! Atlantic Salmon, dinosaur kale, Asian pear and Yuzu (Japanese citrus). This dish is succulent to say the least, the sweetness from the pear and the tangy zip from the Yuzu is like a party in my mouth. The desserts are indescribable as well. Chef Phillip Speer brilliance when it comes to pastries is very unique. The fried milk is ridiculous! You have to try it.
If you have never had sushi or may want to try for the first time…Uchiko is definitely the place you want to start. The quality is incomparable and the service and knowledge from the wait staff is awesome. They make you feel comfortable and really educate you on what to order.
Chef Tyson gives you the familiar with the unfamiliar…goat cheese and fugi apples then gives you a fish you might not know and some how it melts in your mouth and your taste buds are begging for more.
The best part about eating at Uchiko is most nights you will see Chef Tyson Cole come out and help serve his guests. That’s almost unheard of!
If you have not yet been to Uchiko…where have you been??? Go and enjoy some delicious art on a plate.
