Nineteen Hyaku

Nineteen Hyaku brings several styles of contemporary Japanese dining together on Broadway in San Antonio. Nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls and a substantial makimono selection sit alongside skewers and cooked small plates. That breadth is the restaurant’s most useful feature for a group: diners can share an interest in Japanese food while choosing quite different meals from the same menu.

Kampachi Zu pairs fish with Asian pear, yuzu tobiko and bird’s-eye chili; the preparation suggests a different direction from a simple sashimi selection. On the hot side, chicken karaage and pork-and-shrimp shumai broaden the meal, while skewers include chicken, pork belly and mushrooms. Chef’s-choice nigiri and sashimi selections offer a more focused route for a diner who wants fish to remain the center of attention. These formats coexist on the regular menu, rather than requiring everyone to buy into a fixed tasting experience.

The drinks list also gives sake a defined place, alongside cocktails and wine. A table can therefore organize dinner around seafood and sake or mix raw preparations with the more substantial cooked dishes. For a first visit, choosing that direction early helps the large menu remain manageable. Nineteen Hyaku is particularly relevant when the occasion calls for shared ordering and varied preferences; its Japanese references extend across the sushi bar and grill, with enough flexibility to build a meal around the people at the table.

Sources: Nineteen Hyaku: concept and current hours · Nineteen Hyaku: sushi and grill menu · Nineteen Hyaku: official contact