One of East Austin’s most talked about new restaurants, Qui is the eponymous restaurant opened by Top Chef winner Paul Qui after he made his place at Uchiko, and the food here is as good as it gets. Moving away from the traditional sushi preparations that made him famous, Qui explores the world of fine dining with exceptional results.
The menu here changes daily depending on the availability of ingredients, so it’s hard to recommend a particular dish. Past standouts have included an unbelievable chawanmushi (Japanese egg custard, the dish that won Qui the title of Top Chef), rabbit seven ways and a poached salmon butter that has to be tasted to be believed. For dessert, go for the unique cheddar cheese ice cream sandwich, a sweet and savory delight. Note that they don’t take reservations.
Qui
1600 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 436-9626
www.quiaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/qui-austin
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