Little Nishi

About

Little Nishi serves Japanese hand rolls and small plates, built on traditional technique with an Austin flair. It already runs kitchens at Teddy’s Bar on Manor Road and The Lawn on South Congress. Its first brick-and-mortar restaurant, at 2000 Southern Oaks Dr in South Austin, opens Oct 15.

What we know

• Applied to serve beer and wine.
• Applied for a food and beverage certificate, so food is part of the plan, not just drinks.
• Its state sales tax permit lists it as a restaurant.

Public records

Where we first heard about it. Last checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026.

1. Wed, Oct 21 · Reader sighting (Nishi’s Google Maps place, open with reviews (reviewer check)) Nishi, 2000 Southern Oaks Dr, Austin, TX 78745 See the photo
2. Sun, Oct 4 · Announcement from the business (Little Nishi website) Little Nishi, 2000 Southern Oaks Dr, Austin, TX 78745 See the post
3. Mon, Aug 31 · Food and beverage certificate application Nishi Sushi, 2000 Southern Oaks Dr, Austin, TX 78745 Status: Pending – In Review · Application no. 643452 Look it upOpen data
4. Thu, Aug 27 · State sales tax permit Nishi Sushi, 2000 Southern Oaks Dr, Austin, TX 78745 restaurant (NAICS 722511) · Taxpayer no. 32088086395 · Outlet 5 Look it upOpen data
5. Wed, Aug 26 · Wine and beer retailer permit application Nishi Sushi, 2000 Southern Oaks Dr, Austin, TX 78745 Status: Pending – In Review · Application no. 643390 Look it upOpen data