Selene was a wonderful server would definitely come back and try more rolls ask her for suggestionsread more

I eat here wayyy too often, and for the good reason. It's hands down one of my go-to handroll spots…read moreand a place I always recommend to family and friends. Be sure to book your reservation because they can get booked up pretty fast!

Went to Aiko for dinner during Restaurant Week, and this was easily one of the best meals I've ever…read morehad. For $55, you get four courses, with the option to add dessert for another $10. The vibe was moody and lightly lit, and the restaurant was busy with people celebrating. I ordered the sunomono, maguro crudo, salmon and king crab hand roll, and signature nigiri. The hand rolls were probably the best thing I've ever had, I even ordered an additional spicy tuna hand roll because I wasn't ready for them to be over. My sister even ordered another flight of nigiri because it was so phenomenal. To finish, I ordered the ube sponge cake, which was the perfect little treat to end the night. Seriously, I'll be dreaming about this meal. If I'm back in Houston, I'll definitely be coming back!

Finally got a chance to try Aiko! They also offered $25 HRW 3-meal course w/ $6 add-on for a small…read moredessert bite for lunch. Service was excellent. Love the decor; super chic. There were lots of rubber ducks scattered everywhere lol. Ordered a carajillo and the drink tasted GREAT! On the other hand... I sipped from each of my friends' ube espresso martini (did not taste the same between both drinks, bartender might have poured too much alcohol; couldn't appreciate any ube flavor). Not a fan of that drink (2.5 stars or less). HRW order - 1st: sunomono (cucumber) - 2nd: hotate crudo (delicious scallops!!) - 3rd: spicy tuna & sake handrolls - dessert add-on: matcha mochi (ok, can skip this) Other foods ordered: - karaage: chicken was well made, lots of flavor - sashimi (3pc): saketoro, madai, & hotate - unagi nigiri: eel was really good - spicy scallop handroll Even if you don't need to use the restroom, you should still check out the bathroom. The walkway was a pretty bamboo forest haha. Aside from the ube espresso martini, everything else was delicious and good! I recommend Aiko and would dine here again.

I had a great experience at Miyabi. The service was incredibly fast, and our server was very…read morepatient and helpful as we took our time looking through the menu and deciding what to order. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making for a relaxing early dinner experience. Most importantly, the food was delicious! There's also ice cream at the end, which was nice! I would definitely return!

The appetizer they gave was a tempura rangoon-type roll, which was delicious! I ordered 2 pieces of…read morethe chopped scallop, which I enjoyed, though a bit heavy, I must admit. As for the New York roll, it was yummy as well, but it wasn't remotely spicy & I felt it was a bit salty since the bottom was soaked in soy sauce. I do like how the pieces were topped with different types of fish (left to right: tuna, yellowtail, salmon)! Pricing also wasn't too shabby. Service was fine, parking was good for downtown, and seating was plentiful on a Sunday afternoon! I wouldn't mind returning if I'm in the area, but Miyabi still doesn't beat some of my go-to sushi spots in Chinatown.

Had a great experience here! We came over the weekend and got the yakiniku party for our group…read morewhich was the perfect amount of food. I wod also recommend the lunch special during the week. Mundo was our server and was very helpful.

We came here for my mom's birthday celebration. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. The…read moremeats were delicious and be sure to get the cucumbers too! S'mores at the end were the best finishing touch. We had a great time.

Sushi was very fresh!! Service was very attentive and nice. We got the tuna nigiri and order…read moreanother round of it, it was so good. Will be back!!

Service was great and food was incredible!! Madori was amazing making sure we were taken care of…read more Will definitely be back soon!!!

Great skewers and starters, quality sashimi, and Asahi on tap to top it off! Responsive service,…read moreperfect for a quick lunch

The place was pretty and clean. The appetizers and hand roll was definitely more yummier than the…read moremain dish. You only get 3 pieces of Takoyaki. For the price and amount it was very underwhelming. My bf and I both received a ton of rice but the protein and everything else was very little compared to the amount of rice. It was nice but the amount and price didn't match up for sure. We were told there were no refills on drinks too

The food and service here were absolutely amazing. This was my first time having sushi and I felt…read moreso comfortable and welcomed by the staff. We had Shirley as our waitress and she was hands down the most remarkable server I have ever had at any restaurant. She was incredibly kind and attentive and was constantly checking in on us and doing everything should could to improve our experience. We went for Houston restaurant month and got the spicy garlic edamame, soup, summer roll, the chicken hibachi, pork and beef gyoza, mango and green tea ice cream, and more. It was all great! There wasn't a single dish that we didn't think was very good. I would highly recommend this place, not only for the great food, but also because of the incredible staff. I truly cannot emphasize how memorable the employees made our experience!!

Wow. I don't even write reviews, but Osaka definitely deserves one!…read more From the second we walked in, we were greeted and seated with a smile. The food here was beyond what words can explain! Every bite was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken hibachi, spicy edamame, and chicken skewer. My husband ordered the beef hibachi, miso soup, and shrimp with fried seaweed cake (I don't remember the exact name ). All I know is that with every bite, our eyes would get wider and wider because we were so excited to try the next dish! We both had leftovers, and we actually finished them the next morning--which says A LOT! The owner was also so sweet and made an effort to have a conversation with all of her customers. Amazing food, amazing service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. **10/10! We will definitely be back

Plenty of parking spots for a Friday lunch with coworkers. We made reservations and glad we did…read morebecause it was still pretty busy even at 1:15pm. The waiter was super helpful and patient with questions. It was a moderate noise level but you could still hear from across the table. They have a few bento box options which was nice. We shared the chef sashimi for 2 and the miso cod bento box. Perfect amount of food for two people. I had never had raw shrimp. It was on the slimy side but I'm just glad I didn't get sick. It's not for me but maybe it's good for others. Great experience, good service and the food was fresh!

Birthday Dinner: Uni chawanmushi mkt$ 5/5…read moreUni, bluefin tuna, caviar $26 4/5 Soy spicy ramen $16. 4.5/5: gingery so tastes medicinal but still light Stuffed shishito peppers $21 3/5 - underwhelming. Appreciated the plating and the shiso leaf and nori Kobe beef skewers $24: 5/5- could've added more to the plating but for the beef itself, it's fantastic Lobster soba $40 4.5/5- the tomatoes in this are wild. so good. and how can you go wrong with these ingredients? For what it was though, could add a kick. King salmon $14 4/5 rice is ok Dessert mango Bingsu 5/5 -mountainous Crème brûlée 4/5- good Texas hamachi 5/5- surprisingly my favorite- balance is amazing in this roll Service was fantastic.

I'm writing this more for those that never had the chance to visit but on the off chance get to…read morevisit elsewhere and looking for info. I visited here frequently and I'm sad to see it shut down. Kazzan ramen in Osaka is a bit north of the main hub of Osaka, but one can hope they continue to try to spread their magic elsewhere. It was touching to see they'd trained (at least some) the staff to incorporate some of the tradition you'll see when in Japan such as greeting and goodbyes, even understanding phrases such as "okaikei onegai shimasu." Having lived in Japan, it was a nice touch. Food & Drink Kazzan ramen is an absolute delight. The stone bowl is so hot and keeps your ramen warm for the entire time you're enjoying it. They offer shio, shoyu, karamiso ramens. I personally loved the karamiso though their limited edition spicy version was great if looking for some heat. For appetizers, the black pepper edamame was a standout. Flavors of toasted sesame, maybe a touch of soy, with black pepper - . The cocktails were always delicious. They always had elevated cocktails with custom syrups and bitters. Definitely nice to see unique Japanese ingredients being incorporated into the cocktail scene. Service The service was always great, very attentive. Never had a want or need go long without being addressed. Staff was always making th rounds collecting plates, filling water, making sure you have everything. Pricing The ramen was a bit pricey even for US standards, which likely contributed to struggles but it was still delicious and worth visiting. I think a few bucks cheaper would have probably gone a long way. Or offering bundled pricing with cocktails or drinks to encourage more revenue while discounting. Though, I don't find it coincidental that this location has been plagued by multiple establishments not making it. That would indicate onerous lease rates and a potentially shrewd landlord. Overall This place will be missed and for anyone that does get a chance to visit them elsewhere, you won't regret it!

I walked in and immediately saw my group waiting at the table. The server came up to take drink…read moreorders. He brought waters and I ask for a hot green tea and one of my dining companions had already ordered hot green tea but the server forgot and had to be reminded. Someone else had asked for a Japanese soda but then changed their mind when the flavor was not what they wanted and told the server they wanted a Dr Pepper and the server brought the Japanese soda. I thought service would be more attentive since the restaurant was not busy. We also had to ask for water refills. I was told our table just turned over. The setups were not replenished and we kept having to ask for things. Were ordered apps and ramen and hot stone bowl items. They apps were brought to the table but we did not have plates.. so we had to ask for plates. One of the dining companions decided to get up and get chopsticks instead of waiting. When our entrees arrived the server kept passing the super hot item over from one side of the table instead of to each person. The food, the edamame was over cooked... so mushy. Takoyaki was ok. I ordered the Kazzan Shoyu. It was ok. Then it took a while for the bill to come, we were told they ran out of receipt paper. Sometimes it's the little details that make the difference. Not sure I would come back.

Since Zen Izakaya opened in 2016, it has continued to provide authentic and excellent quality of…read morefood. Our favorite is their bento, which are only available during lunch service. However, we've tried many other dishes and we've loved them as well. Their appetizers such as Ebi mayo, karaage, and ikageso are always delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant.

This restaurant is a cozy, authentic gem for Japanese small plates. The space is intimate with a…read moresmall dining area. Reservations are highly recommended. There aren't many tables, and it fills up quickly. Service was incredibly friendly and attentive. This is what we ordered: 1. pepper tuna tataki 2. hamachili 3. hijiki 4. karaage 5. agedashi tofu 6. Rock N Roll roll 7. Zen Mega Dragon roll 8. hamachi sashimi 9. hamachi roll 10. Extra Picante roll 11. Yakisoba noodles 12. Brussel sprouts Almost everything was absolutely delicious. The pepper tuna tataki and hamachili were fresh and flavorful. The karaage was crispy, tender and juicy, and the agedashi tofu had that perfect texture in a savory broth. All were sooo good. The Zen Mega Dragon roll, hamachi hamachi roll, and Extra Picante roll were all fresh and excellent. The only two dishes that didn't quite wow us were the hijiki and the Rock N Roll roll. Both were a bit basic compared to everything else on the table. The yakisoba noodles did take a little while to come out, but wow... they were soooo worth the wait. Savory, hot, and incredibly satisfying. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, which makes it even better. There is free parking, but the lot is small. When it's busy, finding a spot can be a little tricky. We will definitely be back to explore more of the menu.