We tried Maru on a Saturday night after reading several glowing reviews online. We wanted a restaurant that had good sushi without the airs or pretentious ambiance or prices of some in town. After having sampled some great sushi around the country including San Francisco, we were hopeful for a good meal but sceptical that we would find anything great. Boy, were we wrong!\r
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Maru was PERFECT in every respect. Even during a weekend at prime dining hours we walked in and were immediatly seated. \r
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The rolls we sampled (Dragon and Samurai) were full of complex flavors, fresh ingredients, and complete with a lovely presentation. My dining companion and I were in Sushi heaven with every bite! We also sampled some Salmon and Yellowtail Nigri along with a finishing order of Tamago Nigri (sweet egg omelet). The Salmon and Yellowtail were melt-in-your-mouth wonderful.\r
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The atmosphere is decidedly casual and the 2-person tables a bit small but that didn't take away from the overall experience complete with attentive, but not overbearing, service. Prices are resonable and alcohol is BYOB. \r
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We look forward to going back again and again and again to this delightful Austin sushi gem.
Pros: Fresh Sushi, Great Rolls, Attentive Service, Comfortable Attmosphere, Reasonable Prices . . . I could go on and on!
Cons: Parking can be a bit tight but there are spots available in adjoining residential neighborhood.
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