I came here to try their lunch special (11:30am-3pm) menu after a friend was raving about this…read moreplace, and it is such a good deal for some quality sushi! Five pieces of nigiri + soup & salad for $25 was a pretty good price, and they also have 7 piece, 3 roll/HR lunch set options as well. The ratio of rice to fish was just right. I also got to try their agedashi tofu, which was served beautifully, and the Japanese melon + a desert that I don't remember the name of but it was probably creme brulee + vanilla ice cream. These were all good, but the nigiri was the main star. Their HH menu also looks enticing, so I will be back to try that! Service was very attentive and the staff were all friendly and accommodating. The interior of the restaurant is sleek, dark, and moody with a touch of earthy accents which i loved. They do valet parking, but you can also just park nearby in the garage and walk over.

Came here for dinner on Friday night at 6:15pm and the restaurant was not crowded. My partner and I…read morewere warmly welcomed by the hostess. The restaurant was dimly lit, which created a great ambience. My partner decided to go for the omakase which consisted of 18 dishes. We started with cold dishes, followed by nigiri, and lastly red meat. The pace was perfect and the dish progression was great. The individual dishes were bite sized, so if you are a big eater, you will need more food after. For me, the quantity was perfect. However, the greediness in me just wanted to try their uni pasta, and truffle Wagyu rice. No regrets! I absolutely loved the omakase and would recommend that for first timers at the restaurant. I would recommend making reservation as the restaurant gets crowded during peak hours. You can go for valet parking or self parking at the garage behind. You will be charged for parking at the garage, however parking is validated. Remember to ask the hostess about it before leaving the restaurant.

My dearest, dearest Azumi. You have so profoundly created a happy hour girly out of me. Dare I say,…read morea top 5 happy hour spot for me in Houston. Where do I even begin? First and foremost I love the overall atmosphere of this place. Service is always pretty good. Don't get me started on the food. I honestly don't have that many pictures because I get too excited to even remember once the food comes (haha). Love everything that my mouth touches from here. Wings? Love em. Shishito peppers? Yummy? Oysters? Chefs kiss. But the real star is the crispy rice. Will always love this spot.

Came here for their Thursday night happy hour which includes their $5 martinis from 3pm until…read moreclose! I had seen on social media that they were $2 martinis so they must have recently changed it. We were immediately seated and greeted warmly with a bottle of cold water. They were good about checking to see if we were ready to order with reminders that their daily happy hour was ending at 6pm. We ordered the oysters, grilled oysters, chicken wings, nigiri, spicy edamame, and gyoza. Everything came out great. They were, however, not the best so I would not want to pay full price. My favorites were the chicken wings with its super crispy skin and sweet but savory sauce, and the oysters you can't go wrong with. I also got the lychee martini which was decently strong. The location is in the River Oaks District shopping center. There is free self-parking in the garage not too far from Azumi itself.

So we pretty much went to town. We came in after putting in reservations elsewhere and having to…read morewait almost 45 minutes and detoured to sushi at post oak. We were not disappointed. Everything from lobster cheese rolls to dessert were fantastic. And the service was phenomenal. It's a beautiful place not super spacious but I will say these guys know what they are doing. We had a large party so we all kind of bartered and traded bites of eachothers dishes. And there were maybe 2 items I wouldn't order again but there were no leftovers for a party of 7 so that pretty much says it all.

I met a friend for dinner at Sushi on Post Oak and it did not disappoint. We opted for the larger…read moreof the two omakase, which I don't believe typically includes a caviar bite but we got it in lieu of an uni as they were out of it. Overall the food was great, and high quality--exactly what you hope for when you opt for sushi. Service was attentive but not enough to seem brazen-they gave us the space we needed to catch up over our bites, but noticed when our plates were empty. I think I should like to come again soon

Nut allergy friendly - The lunch ramen is still safe! As is most of the menu I believe…read more Parking: Actually quite difficult in the small strip mall lot. Gets very busy during lunch and you might have to wait for someone to come out. Yep, they're all here for Kata. Time to Entree: 7 Minutes We arrived at 1PM on a Friday afternoon without a reservation and got quoted a 20 minute wait for 2 people. That ended up being around 9 minutes wait. Service for the lunch tonkatsu ramen was quick and efficient. The ramen is just as great as I remember. The pork tonkatsu is flame seared and has an excellent charred flavor, very different than normal tonkatsu pork but still melts in your mouth. The broth is flavorful and ginger-forward, but not too salty to where it's overpowering. Great portions of noodles that makes for a satisfying lunch. Kata's ramen still bats for the top 5 in Houston in my book. Always happy to make it back for their lunch when I've got the time.

The food tasted good but nothing was new or exciting. The service was terrible... our waitress…read more(Karen?) was really slow.. also my friend waited almost 45 minutes for a glass of wine. She clearly forgot to ring it in and then brought us the check. We then asked for the glass of wine and she brought it with a revised check. We also never saw a manager during our visit. At the end, we were charged 20% gratuity for a group of 7... seemed strange. Not saying we wouldn't have tipped that but it didn't sit well knowing the service was so bad.

Yokushi Robata is one of my favorite spots in Houston, full stop. It's a Tokyo-style yakitori joint…read morewhere they grill everything over binchotan charcoal, and the difference in flavor is absolutely worth the hype. Crispy outside, juicy inside, smoky in the best way. The yakitori skewers are the move (the tontoro pork belly and chicken thigh are unreal), but honestly I've never had a bad dish here. The sushi and sashimi are super fresh, the ramen hits, and the donburi bowls are perfect when I want something comforting. The seared sashimi sampler is always on the table when I bring friends for the first time. The vibe is casual, the staff is friendly, and the menu is huge so there's something for everyone. It's tucked into a strip mall on Richmond which doesn't exactly scream "destination Japanese," but trust me, this place is the real deal. I keep coming back and I'll keep sending everyone I know.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Katsu chicken ramen. Looked good unfortunately had no flavor. Also took a long time to receiveread more

Decent Ramen - I had the Curry Ramen and the flavor was on point. Rich creamy broth that they give…read moreyou separate from the noodles. Pretty good! Inside was nicely decorated with an anime theme. Staff was friendly. My only gripe is that they don't substitute anything except the pork with Ramen, which is kind of like why would you order Ramen if you don't like the pork? But I'm allergic to the imitation crab so was hoping they'd give me mushrooms or something but no. It was still good though! Decent place and worth a try if you like ramen. May end up going back but the Ramen scene is fierce in Houston so we'll see!

I think I just need to stop ordering shoyu ramen because I feel like I always get disappointed no…read morematter where I get it from. So I don't think they made it poorly, I think I just don't love the dish itself. My sister and our friend got something else and they both really liked what they got. Ambiance and service were fine but it did seem like they were itching for us to leave ASAP and we weren't there that close to closing.

I was super excited to try out this new hand roll spot. The parking garage gives you two free…read morehours, and the restaurant validates for an additional hour, so three hours total, which is more than enough. I ordered the three hand roll set with a maguro hand roll add on. If I had to rank them, it would be: 1. Hotate:The lemon zest pairs incredibly well with the scallop. 2. Salmon: Super creamy thanks to the sauce. 3. Maguro: Also creamy from the avocado. I personally do not prefer avocado in my hand rolls, but it was still good. 4. Negitoro: A little fishy and more plain compared to the others. Overall, the hand rolls were very generous with both rice and fish. I was a bit surprised by the side of pickles since I usually expect ginger and wasabi, but the pickles were a game changer. The hand rolls did not need soy sauce because they were already full of flavor. The service was attentive, and they even offer warm towels at the beginning. Overall, this is definitely a place I will be coming back to regularly.

I visited Kira for dinner with a couple of friends during my weekend trip to Houston. 5 stars for…read morequality, delicious food at reasonable prices! We shared the Scallop Crudo ($16), Loup De Mer Sashimi ($9), Bluefin Akami Sashimi ($12), and Bluefin Otoro Sashimi ($20). For myself, I got two Hotate handrolls ($9 each), one Spicy Bluefin Tuna handroll ($8), and an Ikura donburi ($34). Everything was incredibly fresh. The seasoning was delicate and did not overwhelm the flavors of the fish itself, which was greatly appreciated. My favorites for the evening were the Hotate handroll and Ikura donburi, although everything was excellent. The prices were also incredibly reasonable (especially compared to food prices in SF). The service was professional and very warm. They only offer counter seating (no tables), which was fine for a group of 3, but may be challenging for larger groups if everyone wants to mingle. I'm very glad I gave them a try. I will definitely be back when I move to Houston in a few months!

Loved my lunch set experience from Akiko!…read more I got the lunch combo that comes with miso soup, a sushi roll (Nemo roll +$0.99) , 5 pieces of nigiri and 6 pieces of sashimi. Everything tasted fresh, good portions and very yummy. It was pretty affordable too for only ~$24 (w/ tax). I would definitely come again. No complaints!

The sushi itself was very good, but unfortunately the service and misleading Uber Eats listing…read moreruined the experience. The salmon sashimi photo shows 6 pieces, but when you order it you only receive 3. That's extremely disappointing when you expect what's advertised. While the quality and cuts of the fish were great, expectations were not met based on the pictured item. :/ I'm currently in the hospital and had been looking forward to sushi my entire pregnancy, so this was especially frustrating. My husband picked up the order, and the man at the counter was rude both times. The first time, my husband simply asked to confirm whether sriracha was included and was met with an attitude. The second time, the order was placed on the counter without any acknowledgment or confirmation before the employee turned away. I myself cannot speak for the ambiance as i haven't been in person but this alone is enough to keep me away. We're glad I'll be discharged soon so we can return to our usual sushi spot--Sushi Hana in Katy, which has never treated us this way. Come here if you're only looking for sushi and have low expectations for service.

Izakaya Wa is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Houston! I usually go to the River Oaks location…read morebut decided to try the Memorial one this time. I came for lunch on a Saturday and it was super busy so the service was a bit slow. It took a while for our water and for our server to come and take our order. I ordered the Lunch Special Nigiri Sushi and Noodle Set and got 6 pieces of salmon nigiri with udon noodle soup. The salmon nigiri was fresh and buttery and so delicious! The serving size of the udon was a lot bigger than I anticipated so I feel like I got my money's worth. I definitely recommend coming for the lunch specials since they're good value.

This restaurant used to be our go-to sushi spot, but after today's experience, it will be our last…read morevisit. We initially came to dine in, but upon arrival our young daughter fell asleep. After being seated, I informed the waiter that I would place a to-go order instead. About 20 minutes later, our food was ready. At that point, our daughter woke up, so we hoped to continue dining in as originally planned. I politely asked the waiter if we could finish our meal there. We didn't expect him to continue serving us--we simply wanted to sit and eat the food we had ordered. I had already tipped him on the to-go order. His response was blunt and shocking: "No, you have to leave. The table was given to someone else for a 7:30 reservation." There was no attempt to find a solution or offer an alternative--just a direct order to leave. This was a Thursday night, the restaurant was not busy, and there were outdoor tables and other seating available. We felt incredibly insulted by the attitude. When we spoke to the manager, he simply repeated that the table was reserved and backed up the waiter, without suggesting another table or even asking us to wait for the next available one, until we brought up the point that he could have asked if we have an option to wait for the next table?? Then the manager went ok do you want to have another table just because we asked. What stood out most wasn't the reservation issue, but the complete lack of hospitality, flexibility, or basic courtesy. This experience spoke volumes about the customer service here, and unfortunately, it's the reason we won't be returning.

Went to celebrate a birthday and felt very celebrated. :] Our waiter Christian was absolutely…read morelovely and even brought us celebration fish instead of a dessert to accommodate for allergies. Phenomenal experience, highly recommend. Thank you Christian.

Where do I start??? Have you ever walked in to a consistently slammed restaurant full of happy…read morepatrons in a failing economy and they are thriving? That's Uchiko! Every time I come here, they are packed!!! Bustling, and despite having their walk-ins surpass their reservations, and being understaffed, they sure don't show the struggle! They are always hustling while offering incredible, amazing, friendly service and all with a smile! Very communicative if they are running behind and always makes sure that the patron is happy. Replacing plates with new ones when they're dirty, taking empty dishes, offering new beer glasses with a replenished beer orders, and more! They are on top of it and even when they're not, they are quick to own up to it and apologize or find some way of giving complimentary dishes on the house. Most importantly, their service is five stars and they truly go above and beyond for their patrons. This is why I continue to come back. I LOVE that they offer a complimentary palate cleanser before you start your meal! I love coming here and splurging on sashimi, nigiri, small bites, oysters, rolls, and desserts. Here are my favorites here: (in no particular order) - edamame - spicy crunchy tuna roll (makimono) - Hama chili - Kurodai (black bream) - hamachi nigiri - hot rock , if you want to splurge, try the A-5 Wagyu - milk and cereal dessert to finish off the evening This place is one of my favorite places for happy hour too!! A great place for any occasion honestly! I absolutely love this place!