This eatery from Chefs/owners Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee is no ordinary omakase spot. The nigiri are not just supremely finessed but also infused with original touches—like the dab of sweet corn “pudding” and sourdough breadcrumbs that coat slices of hamachi. Even traditional pairings become transcendent with his house-fermented soy sauce. The iconoclastic vibe extends to the beverages, including cocktails, sake, and beer. Despite such originality, this bar does indeed adhere strictly to one tradition: a mini counter with seating for just ten to ensure a deeply personalized experience. Your time here is bound to pass in a blissful haze of convivial chatter. – The Michelin Guide
Address and Contact Information
Address: 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, Cedar Creek, TX 78612
Phone: (512) 360-8601
Website: https://www.exploretock.com/sushibyscratchrestaurants
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Reviews
Guests are invited to arrive about 30 minutes early to complete check-in and participate in the pre-omakase ritual. After checking in, we were seated in the waiting area and served a refreshing non-alcoholic ginger beverage, followed by canape service. We were given 2 beautifully prepared bites as we waited to transition into the full experience. It set the tone perfectly.
Once guided into the omakase room, we were greeted with a handwritten wooden name plaque at our seat, a small but thoughtful touch that immediately made the evening feel personal. With only a 10-seat counter, the experience is incredibly intimate. The chefs introduced themselves, and we were presented with the beverage options. Two of us opted for the Japanese whisky pairing, while another chose the sake pairing, both excellent complements to the meal.
Before the first piece even hit the counter, the chefs revealed the night’s journey on the wall: 16 wooden plaques, each hand-lettered with the names of pristine fish and indulgent bites. It reads like a quiet flex on hamachi, madai, akami, toro, A5 wagyu where each course waiting its turn. It’s a reminder that omakase isn’t about choice but about surrender.
One detail that truly stood out was how effortlessly accommodating they were. When my dietary restriction came up again, the Wagyu substitution was handled with no hesitation, no awkwardness—just a seamless adjustment that still felt intentional and indulgent.
Throughout the meal, the chefs chatted with us as they prepared each course, explaining the fish, techniques, and flavor profiles. The interaction felt warm and natural, and the intimate setting made it easy to connect not only with the chefs but also with the guests seated next to us.
Overall, this was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend Sushi by Scratch to anyone who truly loves omakase. I’m already thinking about doing this again next time at their LA location when I get back home.
Each bite is carefully curated to show off high quality fish and local ingredients. While I am no sushi expert, this experience seemed to me to be the perfect mingling of Japanese omakase sushi blended respectfully with Texas flair.
One of the reasons my experience was so great is that all of the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating for those with dietary restrictions.
For every bite it was explained in great detail what we were eating, how to best enjoy it, why it was being matched with a certain drink, and even secrets on its preparation. Overall well worth it!
Incredible experience for very special occasions. Sushi was top quality.
Thankful for Joe Rogan to sponsor and rent the space for this group of chefs as they establish permanent locations across the country.
I think they are a tad bit pricey and all of their omakase is nigiri, you don’t get a variety as you do with Uchi, Soto, or Otoko…the variety usually includes a hardy dishes which makes it more filling.
We also order extra couple of bites after the omakase and one of them was fishy, which led to a disappointing ending.