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Sakura Sushi and Bar receives Texas liquor licence

Sakura Sushi and Bar receives Texas liquor licence

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State records name Hui Jin as owner and list December 1, 2026 as the restaurant's first sales date.

October 28th, 2026: Texas ABC issues liquor licence to Sakura Sushi and Bar

Overview

Updated Oct 30

Texas regulators issued a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit to Sakura Sushi and Bar on October 28, 2026. The permit covers a restaurant space at 12680 US 290, Suite 110, in Austin, and a TABC application notice names Hui Jin as owner.

State records also show Sakura-Texas LLC, the company behind the restaurant, was formed September 9, 2026, and received a sales tax permit on October 7. That filing lists December 1, 2026 as its first sales date, which is a state filing date rather than a confirmed opening day.

Why it matters

A new sushi restaurant and bar could add a dining and drinking option along Austin's US-290 corridor in Hays County.

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Key Indicators

Dec 1, 2026
First sales date on file
Date given to the Texas Comptroller on the sales tax permit, not a confirmed opening day

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People Involved

HJ
Hui Jin
Owner listed on TABC application
Named as owner in Sakura-Texas LLC's permit application

Organizations Involved

ST
Sakura-Texas LLC
Limited Liability Company
Licence holder; sales tax permit issued October 7, 2026

The Texas company that holds the liquor licence and sales tax permit for Sakura Sushi and Bar.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
State regulator
Issuing authority

Regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages in Texas.

Timeline

September 2026 October 2026

4 events Latest: October 28th, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
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  1. Texas ABC issues liquor licence to Sakura Sushi and Bar

    Latest Licence

    The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission issued a BG licence to Sakura-Texas LLC for 12680 US 290, Suite 110, Austin, in Hays County.

  2. Sales tax permit issued to Sakura Sushi and Bar

    State filing

    The Texas Comptroller issued a sales tax permit on October 7, 2026, with December 1, 2026 given as the first sales date.

  3. TABC application notice names Hui Jin as owner

    Licence application

    A public notice published September 30, 2026 records Sakura-Texas LLC, doing business as Sakura Sushi and Bar, applying for a wine and malt beverage retailer's permit for a restaurant at 12680 US 290, Suite 110, with Hui Jin listed as owner.

  4. Sakura-Texas LLC formed in Texas

    Corporate filing

    Texas Comptroller franchise tax records list Sakura-Texas LLC as a Texas limited liability company formed September 9, 2026, with an active right to transact business.

Scenarios

1

Sakura Sushi and Bar opens for business

Uncertain Resolves by Oct 28, 2027

Discussed by: Speculative – no public statements from the holder

If the restaurant completes all other approvals (health, building, etc.) and begins serving customers, it would appear as an operating business. This could happen within months if the owners have been preparing in parallel.

2

Licence never used; business does not open

Uncertain Resolves by Oct 28, 2027

Discussed by: Speculative – no known plans from the holder

The licence could be obtained but the restaurant might never open due to funding issues, withdrawn plans, or other barriers. Without further records, the licence remains the only public action.

Sources

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Texas Open Data Portal Ask Texas Bar Sales Texas New Openings NoticeRegistry