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    Azumi

    4.3 (134 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    CHICKEN GYOZA
    Jamila M.

    My friend and I went to Azumi for happy hour on a Thursday, and overall it was a chill vibe especially if you are going for drinks. They offer happy hour daily from 3-6 PM, and on Thursdays they have $2 martinis from 3 PM to close, which is honestly such a steal. We had the lychee martinis and they were SO good, easily the highlight of the night. I would absolutely go back just for those. A small heads up: it does get crowded, so the earlier you arrive, the better. When we got there, they had actually run out of menus, so we borrowed one from our neighbor until they were able to bring us our own. It was not a huge deal, but definitely a sign that happy hour brings in a crowd. They also mentioned they were running behind at the bar. The happy hour menu is on the smaller side, but the portions are fair for the price. We tried the chicken gyoza, Brussels sprouts, chicken wings, crispy rice, and the crunchy salmon roll. Everything was solid and tasty. The Brussels a d Gyoza were like favorites! I would not recommend going during happy hour if you are starving and looking for a full dinner. But if you want some bites, good energy, and great martinis with friends, Azumi is definitely a good choice.

    CRISPY RICE TUNA in the back
    Lalanica C.

    I don't know how I was sleeping on the HH here. Definitely fills up on the patio- no reservations for HH so try to get there early. They do a special in thursdays with the martinis which apparently gets real packed. Good deals and options on the hH menu- and of course you have to get the lychee martini! Ended up also getting the chefs nigiri 9piece from the regular menu which was still a decent deal. Every piece was absolutely delicious. I'll have to consider coming back for regular meaning but I'll definitely be back for another patio Hh!! Parking is free in the garage!

    Char I.

    Ya know no. This place is located in highland Village and they share valet eith like 3 other restaurants. I dont like to use the valet service because they literally park your car im a dirt lot. Like what am I paying for?? We had a reservation for 7. It took 10 mins to seat us... our waitress was pleasant but lordddd was she slow. That was likely in part because they appeared under/short staffed. The food tasted great, when we could finally get it. I mean the service was slow as molasses! Don't come here hungry because there will beva wait. I enjoyed my sushi rolls and the spicy edamame was really good.

    Tuna and SAKE NIGIRI
    Julia T.

    I just want to say WOW about azumi. We went here for happy hour on one of my last nights in Houston. We were just so impressed with the service, the ambiance, and the quality of the food. For happy hour you're truly getting a bang for your buck with their food and drinks. We chose to enjoy their oysters (fresh and Rockefeller), nigiri, spicy tuna crispy rice, spicy tuna roll, and the flaming king crab roll. The best thing was the spicy tuna maki and the crispy rice! So flavorful and fresh! The king crab roll was the only underwhelming item... for the price I don't think it's worth it. For drinks I enjoyed a lychee martini which was delicious! My husband got some whiskey on the rocks but they put something carbonated in it and when he asked, they said that's how they do on the rocks so we're not sure what was going on. Overall our experience was very good and we will be back again!

    Shishito peppers (yummy)
    Sharda B.

    I've been hearing sooo much about Azumi's HH from 3-6, but specifically the $2 lychee martinis on Thursdays. I'm sooo happy I visited because it didn't disappoint. The ambiance of the restaurant and patio is very inviting and warm. We arrived at 5pm and it was an hour and a half wait so definitely be there before 3. We were still granted the HH for drinks but not food, which was odd. I ordered the drinks which has a max of 4 for the HH special. They are on point! For food, we ordered mainly starters such as the oysters trio (10/10), Brussels (8/10 because they're flaky vs cut in half), shishito peppers (10/10) and the yellowtail tuna roll (7/10 because it was too much avocado). I for sure for sure visit again very soon.

    Brownie
    Alexandra P.

    My boyfriend made a reservation for this place for my birthday a couple weeks ago. Parking was easy. You can do valet right out front, or park for free in the garage behind the restaurant which is just a very short walk away. We came at around 7 pm and were promptly seated. The restaurant is stunning. Great Friday night vibes with music blasting. We were seated towards the back of the restaurant which was nice because we were able to enjoy the music while still being able to talk. After sitting down we were not greeted for about 15-20 minutes. After this we had a waitress approach to let us know our server would be right with us. We didnt see anyone for 15 minutes after, so we flagged down the manager who was very apologetic and took our drink and appetizer order immediately. We started off with lychee martinis and an order of shishito peppers and brussels sprouts. This is my go to at any sushi restaurant. I like to start off with greens. Both dishes were great! We were fighting over the last shishito peppers on the plate LOL. After this our waiter finally came to our table and apologized sincerely. Its important to note that after his apology we received great service and he really tried to make up for it, and we really appreciated that. We shared a lot of dishes here but here are the ones that stood out for good and bad reasons: Spicy Yellowtail roll (3/5) - it was 70% avocado. Dont skimp out on the fish yall. Azumi roll - super fresh and flavorful. My favorite roll of the night. Kanpachi and hamachi pieces - very disappointed in these since I love yellowtail, but they had no flavor aside from the garnish on top. Chicken Kushiyaki - Ok so I normally would not order chicken at a sushi restaurant, but my boyfriend insisted on getting this and wow I am so glad. A nice crisp on the outside but tender on the inside on an aji amarillo sauce that was amazing. Get the chicken! They brought out a little dessert brownie for my birthday and it was very cute. I really appreciated it. Overall, I think this place was good. Best sushi in Houston? No. But I would come back for the vibes.

    Grilled oysters
    Nhi T.

    Came here for their happy hour and had a great time! We got there early around 2:45pm to ensure that we were able to get a spot, and the servers were so kind to seat us and let us wait for happy hour to start. We ordered the crispy tuna rice, the grilled oysters, the brussels sprouts, the crispy calamari, shisito peppers, hamachi maki roll, the chicken wings, and some lychee martinis. The crispy tuna rice was my favorite thing we tried. The tuna was super fresh, the rice was crispy, and I loved the flavor of the sauce. This is a must-get when you go. (8/10) The grilled oysters were just okay, they just tasted cheesy. Not bad for the price, but nothing special. (5/10) The brussels sprouts were also a miss for me. The flavor was good and they were well roasted, but there were barely any full brussels sprouts. It was mainly just the leaves. (5.5/10) The crispy calamari was not crispy sadly, and a bit bland. The sauce was a spicy mayo that helped the dish, but I would not get this again. (4/10) The hamachi maki roll was nice! The fish was fresh and I felt like it was very comparable to other hamachi rolls that I've had before. (7/10) The chicken wings had great flavor. My only complaint was they they were not crispy at all. The meat was tender though and overall a decent wing. (6/10) The lychee martinis were STRONG. I think it might be a bit stronger than I'd like, but the lychee flavor is there and for $2 you really can't beat it! (5.5/10) I loved the bright and lively ambiance here and can see why the happy hour can get filled up fast. I would recommend making a reservation beforehand or getting there right at 3pm when it starts to make sure you can get a spot. Also, there is a free parking garage in the plaza. Would recommend this place for those looking for a cheap and a cute spot to catch up with some friends!

    Patio
    Requel P.

    Went for their Happy Hour, which they have everyday from 3-6pm! And it's a great HH might I add. They offer food and drinks on it. From oysters to wings and more. I wanted to sit out on their patio since it was a beautiful day. Their larger patio area was packed, but the hostess said that we could sit on their smaller patio which was absolutely perfect for me! Way less people. The first staff came by to set our wet towels. Then the next staff came to take our drink orders. And then the 3rd was our server. I ordered their Lychee Martini which was good and a fan favorite. For food I got their wings, crispy calamari, grilled oysters, and spicy tuna crispy rice. Everything looked and tasted good! Absolutely no complaints! I definitely will be back for their Fiery Rockshrimp Roll and everything else on that HH menu that I couldn't get to this time!

    Ange R.

    Highly recommend this restaurant for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Great service and nice environment! Calamari, chicken wings, and spicy tuna roll was all a hit. I'm still thinking about our food! Be sure to check out their happy hour specials.

    Facilities fee
    Jacob D.

    Located on the westheimer facing side of the River Oaks District, the premium location is paired with a premium feeling experience. You can park in the garage if you're in the mood for a light walk before or after, but there is valet here too. The inside seating is spaced well enough apart as to not feel crowded, and there's a large traditional bar and a separate sushi(I'm sure there's an authentic name) bar to sit at as well. I appreciate the business being open for lunch and offering some lunch parings to get things flowing for newcomers. Our server was eloquent and knowledgeable about the menu, not overly chatty, but very polite. The menu had plenty of options, and balanced the act of having enough things to choose from while not overloading the amount of reading you'd need to do. Food was on the experimental side with the Crudo and cold prepared dishes. Pear foam on the scallop was interesting and tasty combination that I hadn't tried elsewhere. All the seafood was fresh and neatly prepared. Rolls were less exploratory in flavor combos I'd say, I didn't see the intention of trying to do something entirely new like with the tiraditos. Lots of hot entree type plates you can get into as well. My lone gripe was on the bill where a 3% facilities fee was added. Maybe there was a disclaimer on the menu that I missed, but this is Anti-Patron at the very least. What's the purpose here? This is on top of a meal for 3 that was $400+. Dishes can be priced appropriately or this should be removed.

    Lychee martini and MISO SOUP
    Chrissy P.

    Cute and quiet. I came in on a Friday and sat at the bar. And ordered off restaurant week menu! Which honestly it was really good and the price for it was amazing. Once I ordered my food I surely thought I'd still be hungry but I wasn't I was satisfied! And happy about the portions and taste. My bartender was nice and did everything she could to keep up with the tickets coming in for drinks. I ordered two drinks. The lychee martini was good but my other drink wasn't so good.. There's parking in front of the shops, a parking garage, valet and parking by the restaurant * which can fill up fast. They also validate parking but on that day it wasn't needed it just opened for me. Overall I'll be back to try more drinks and food

    Jason Z.

    Azumi is located in the upscale (and gaudy) part of River Oaks, in the same general area as Steak 48, and Le Colonial. Parking is available in the adjacent parking garage. The interior is very modern and well staffed. The menu is reminiscent of a few other upscale sushi spots. We focused on the cold and nigiri options. Generally, the presentation of the dishes were top notch and the quality of the fish seem decent for the rolls and nigiri. Really enjoyed their scallop and Uni, both were fresh and presented well. The toro tartar was decent, the toast a bit too rich but the ingredients were nicely put together. The flounder crudo was a 5/5 but the scallop tiradito was a bit of an odd dish. Pricing is also in line with other higher end sushi spots. Overall, it was better than expected for a sushi spot in the River Oaks area. It's a bit glitz but the sushi is solid. Lots of solid dishes on the menu!

    Flounder crudo with pear foam
    Win L.

    Excellent happy hour DAILY from 3-6pm in their bar and patio. Great deal, good variety and high quality sushi. I found the service to be extremely slow, because they made the bartenders double hat as waiters too. My server literally just took orders, disappeared until hailed down a few times to get my bill. But he was super busy making drinks, so I can't fault him and still gave him a great tip but seriously, management should address this because the service level was well below what I'd expect given the high class ambiance. Restaurant is very nicely decorated. It is quite noisy though, especially in the bar at happy hour. I ordered nearly every item on the HH menu plus some from regular dinner menu. Stand out item: crispy rice apps with spicy tuna or avocado - both options were delish and only $2/piece during happy hour!! The daily nigiri options were tuna or salmon - both good, though they are only slightly discounted for HH while regular menu reasonably priced so not a big price difference. I tried the pear foam flounder wig plum truffle and rice pops... because who wouldn't from that description?! Really inventive and interesting flavors! I still love Uchi the most, hands down. But good option next time I'm in area. There's valet and free lot parking. Res easily made on OpenTable and host was very friendly.

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    When is happy hour?

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    This was a great place for dinner! Not too fancy for a mellow date night and I would definitely…read morehave felt comfortable dressed up as well. Server was very kind and infotainment as well.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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!

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    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.

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    Fine dining

    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!

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