I'm actually really surprised with this place. The inside was giving me a retro casual vibe. They have interesting seating at the bar where it's booth seating almost but more love seats, which is perfect for a date. The service was impressive in that the server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I could tell the sushi here was of high quality. The fish was fresh and had subtle flavors to it. I tried the chirashi which comes with an assortment of fish on top of a bed of rice. The rice is sushi rice. I also tried the chicken katsu which was a special for them It was suppose to be a fusion of Thai and Japanese flavors. I think the Japanese flavors came mostly from the chicken and the curry was more Thai flavored. The curry was creamy and the chicken was crispy and soft. It was just overall easy to eat. I did try a few different rolls. The rolls weren't my favorite but they were still good enough and unique. I've never had rolls like theirs before. One of them had a spicy flavor with almost too many flavors going on. The salmon roll was my favorite it had like a pickled flavor to it and carrots in it. It was almost like a Korean roll like gimbap. read more

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Best sushi that I have had in Houston so far. This hidden gem was a great find. I would definitely get reservations bc the place is small and fills quickly! It's a bit loud but fun. We mainly had sushi but also had Wagyu and everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection! (Except for the raw items hahaha) food came slow and allowed us time to truly enjoy and savor the dishes. Each one was better than the rest! Service was good and very friendly. They made some great recommendations and knew every detail of the foods, which was very nice. We will definitely go back again. read more

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I went to Doko Sushi with a friend on a Saturday night, and having a reservation is definitely a must since it's a pretty small restaurant. I had requested a booth ahead of time and was really happy they accommodated us! To start, I ordered the KFC, and it was so good. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the caviar with the ranch sauce paired perfectly with it. I also had some nigiri, which was fresh and delicious as well. Throughout the night, I ordered a mocktail that was super refreshing and paired nicely with the meal. For dessert, we had the cheesecake and another dessert that was like a black sesame mousse. The cheesecake was definitely our favorite -- so good and the perfect way to end the night. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience. The entire staff and waiters were incredibly kind and welcoming, and I would absolutely come back. read more

Doko - Dessert - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really cool sushi spot, worth a try especially if you enjoy their sister restaurant, Handies Douzo. Food was great and so many amazing things to try. Not a single mid dish and extremely hard to choose a favorite, definitely ask your server for recommendations! The interior of the restaurant has a cool vibe and isn't too large. Even with most tables full on a Saturday night it felt lively without being overly noisy and tables had decent spacing between them. Service was great and our waitress was incredibly kind. We really enjoyed that she constantly made meaningful conversation with us without being overbearing. Would definitely visit again for good food and vibes read more

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Duck...Duck...Doko! Okay, I just had to. I have tried Aiko, Himari, and Handies Douzo, and they are all under the umbrella of Duckstache Hospitality Group. I'd say that Handies Douzo has been the most consistent for me personally as a patron and sushi-lover. With that being said, I've noticed some similarities between their dishes, and because of that, I feel like the dining experience is a bit skewed. Correct me if I'm wrong, but, even if they are umbrella'd under the same hospitality group, the dining experiences and dishes should be exclusive to each restaurant and unique based on the concept, but I felt that Doko was just an elevated plate and sushi roll version of their hand roll bar and sushi restaurants. It felt very much like a "copy cat" of their other restaurants. And for that, even their tasting menu was not worth what I paid. The umami and gastronomy experience was underwhelming and half of their dishes were overly salty!! So disappointing because it took away from the star of the dishes - which is the fish!!! Particularly, the maguro crudo...if you've been to Handies Douzo it comes in smaller pieces, rolled up in a little bowl and topped with the same toppings they use at Doko. And sometimes, even at Handies, it's pretty salty from the chili crunch. This time, at Doko, it was basically drowning in the sauce and chili crunch. It is still a fan favorite tho! I highly recommend trying their off-menu seasonal items such as the kanpachi crudo that was not part of the tasting menu. Less about the sauce and more about the fish. The shrimp yakitori, while fresh, was overpowered with sauce and toppings too. The better part of the tasting menu was when the server substituted the scallops for the wagyu skewers. yum!! Buttery and melted in my mouth! And the nigiri was good too, but not great. Another disappointing, but can't really fault them moment, is that they were out of the lychee liquor, and a few of their most popular menu items! I was really craving a lychee martini too..,And on top of that, they charged our tasting menu as itemized items separately, so it came out to more than the $120/pp which is what it should have been. HOWEVER, David, our server, and Alejandra the MOD, DID rectify both the drink and bill issues, and gold stars for David for being super friendly and apologetic about it all. But can't overlook the whole experience. That would've been a $100+ overpayment on our bill had I not caught the mistake!! I will leave this review on a high note, and say that their drink menu (alcoholic) and bar Doko is solid. Their cocktail menu is strong and I'd definitely come back just for the drinks! It's too bad that I can't say the same for their food. I'd say their small bites menu and their yakitori are the stars on the menu, but sadly, their sushi, nigiri and rolls fell short. PSA: they just brought in a new chef a few weeks ago I think....? Wondering if that played a part in the night we had. Chef-change did make me nervous. read more

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I went here for my 8 year anniversary, and this place did not disappoint. First, parking in the garage is free if you give your parking ticket to the receptionist. The service is amazing here. They offer many off the menu items, so the waiter gave us multiple recommendations based on what we previously ordered. The maki and nigiris are so good, I would recommend the maki for more pieces. My favorite dish overall would have to be the Wagyu toast that's like tartare on toast. All dishes are relatively small, so I would get a few more dishes than normal to try various things. I would recommend this place for a special occasion. The vibe is really nice. read more

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We came here somewhat impromptu with the intention of enjoying drinks after having dinner nearby. We originally wanted to try Bar Doko but were turned down so came here instead. It is the same restaurant group as Hando's, but more focused on sushi and nigiri. The hostess was very kind and worked with the GM Alejandra to get us seated without a reservation. We were seated at the sushi bar directly in front of Chef Hugo, a real treat! For drinks, I got the Ube Espresso Martini and my partner got the Umeshu Old Fashioned. We both loved our drinks! I am a sucker for ube so that in an espresso martini was chef's kiss. The old fashioned also had a twist of chocolate in it. Since we were sitting in a sushi restaurant, we thought why not and decided to try their nigiri. We decided on the kanpachi and the masu. Both tasted very fresh and I liked the added touches that the chef added to the top. Chef Hugo even gave us both a freebie of madai on the house. Super kind of him! GM Alejandra kept coming by to check on us and wanted to make sure we got a chance to try Bar Doko. Upon making a last-minute resy there for 2 hours later, she kindly walked us over to the bar and made sure we were taken care of. Because of all the trouble, she took care of our drinks at Doko. The staff here really cares and that stands out! We had a great experience at Doko and will definitely keep it on our radar for sushi in Houston. They have a daily happy hour so I'd love to try that as well and continue supporting them. read more

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LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Small, intimate, elegant... *Small plates but rich in flavor *Eclectic food, the ingredients are so unique, you'd be surprised *Service is excellent, we got Sakii and he was so helpful with the menu, everything he recommend was divine *Parking, there is some outside and valet across the street From the moment you arrive until you leave, the staff at Doko really makes your experience unforgettable This intimate restaurant is perfect for small to medium size groups Make sure you get your reservation, since it's a small place you don't want to be waiting for a table Our expectations were surpassed, there was nothing to I could say needed some improvement We ordered: Gyozas , Edamame (a must!), sushi, skewers, sashimi, dessert and a cocktail, we fell in love with the food! Check out the pictures so you can fall in love too!! read more

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Best Sushi I have ever had. I am a sushi fanatic, and this place had the most authentic, delicious fish and rice. Not only that, but the customer service is on fleek. We sat at the stools in front of where they make the sushi, and the guys were so talkative, funny, and friendly. I am only 18 and i live 45 minutes away, but this place makes it worth it to come back. Incredible work. The place is also super chill, the lights, the furniture, the color scheme. Incredible Incredible. read more

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Ambiance and service was unmatched, very intimate environment perfect for a date night or special occasion. Did not have one bad dish, everything was delicious. Unique rolls, super fresh fish read more

Doko - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The night before I visited Doko, I had an expensive meal at a not so great restaurant in Oakland, CA. I visited my family in Houston the next day and my sister took me here for lunch after my flight. When we first walked in, I was immediately impressed by how well decorated this restaurant was. Before even tasting the food, I had a feeling I would like this place. I got the lunch set C ($35) which came with so much food and at such a great price! I told my sister that everything on the menu was a lot cheaper than I thought it would be and asked if it was because I'd been living in California for so long but she agreed that everything was well priced, even for Houston. I make ceramics and appreciated all of the beautiful ceramics that this restaurant uses to plate their food on. There wasn't a single thing I ate here that I didn't like. The lunch set came with makimono, 5 nigiri, and chicken fat rice. I also had some of the chicken karaage side ($9). The lemon aioli dipping sauce provided a really nice balance to the rich flavor from the fried chicken. If I still lived in Houston, I would be a regular here! read more

The staff were incredible and the ambiance was also great. We tried a few different items of the menu: the burger, chicken katsu curry special and a few sushi items; they were all delicious. read more

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Very retro chic sushi restaurant with amazing service. It's best to make reservations for this resto. read more

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Doko was amazing from start to finish. Parking is easy with a nearby garage that can be validated, which is always a plus. The restaurant itself is small but full of personality, with fun, unique decor that makes the space feel special. The food is absolutely incredible -- do not skip the Texas Wagyu toast. It's a must-order and easily the star of the table. On top of that, the service was great: friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. This spot is definitely worth a visit and one I'd happily go back to again. read more

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The food was overall pretty good. Everything tasted fresh, and nothing was overly fishy, which is a must for us. Portions, however, felt a bit small, and the pricing seemed high for what you actually get. All of our cold dishes were served immediately with our appetizer. While that's not necessarily a problem, our small table in such an intimate setting made it feel a bit crowded, and I wish the pacing had been more thoughtful. For the appetizer we had the Karaage which could have been crispier. We finished that and all the raw dishes fairly quickly, then ended up waiting a while for our Chicken fat rice and Maki. I was especially hoping the rice would be a larger portion to help fill us up. For the price point, we were expecting an experience more in line with some of their competitors. That said, the staff was very friendly, and our water glasses were always kept full. My favorite dish by far was the off-menu seasonal crudo. Instead of the typical acidic only preparation most places offer, this version featured a rich, creamy butternut-squash-based sauce. It was so good I ended up dipping my chicken in it. Definitely prefer the Sashimi and Crudo more than the Chicken fat rice and Maki. The Maki was already sauced so the extra sauce was personally very unnecessary. A little sad to end on those. We visited to celebrate our anniversary, but there wasn't much acknowledgment of the occasion until we were handed two rubber ducks on our way out. It was cute, but we would have appreciated a complimentary dessert or something a bit more celebratory. We enjoyed our Bar Doko experience beforehand more. read more

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Amazing experience here!! We randomly walked here during their happy hour and were pleasantly surprised by the incredibly reasonable prices for the quality of the fish offered. We got 2 lunch special tastings, the fat rice appetizer, and 2 wakame rita drinks (only $9 during HH). Everything was incredible. The ambiance is upscale modern with spacious seating. The service was exceptional. Our server was incredibly attentive and offered good suggestions. We love Handie's Douzo and Aiko and were pleasantly surprised to find out this place is under the same ownership. We are definitely coming back because our server told us about an upcoming event they have with a matcha small business. Sushi and matcha sounds like the perfect weekend. 100% recommend!! The chef was so nice and gave us a nigiri on the house. Not sure what it was but it tasted great!! Come for happy hour (2-5pm) for discounted drinks! It took me scrolling through 409 yelp photos to find the time of their happy hour bc it's not on their website or main menu so you're welcome! read more

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Doko was very yummy! We went during the chase sapphire x the infatuation deal and were pleasantly surprised with our meal. Doko is a sister chain of handies, which is another one of my favs! We ordered a variety of bites off their a la carte menu including: - 6 piece chef nigiri (8/10) - very delicious well thought out pairings, with fresh fish that melted in my mouth. - off menu scallop crudo (6/10)- very fresh but a bit too acidic for me. It felt like there was a lot going on with the plate. - negitoro and ocean trout maki (7/10)- these were delicious, crisp, light, and all nicely paired. - buta kashira yakitori (7/10) - i think this was good but i could have gone without it. Typical pork jowl skewer. - another off menu desert pictured below (8/10!) The sushi chefs at doko were so nice and attentive. My husband and I sat at the bar and the sushi chefs gave us free uni chutoro (or otoro?) nigiri! The inside was decorated very nice and made for a very fun and memorable date night. Always happy to find more sushi spots in Houston. read more

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I was really excited to try another duckstache spot because I've had pleasant experiences at Handies douzo each time I've gone. I have to say this hospitality group does a great job with the ambiance. I loved the funky modern decor and the variety of rubber ducks on display. I came on a Thursday night and it was quite busy especially because of HRW. We parked on the street (which is metered parking), but because it was late we only had to pay $2.15 for the night. The restaurant has tapas style dining where you order a bunch of small plates and share. We ordered the hotate aguachille, the chicken fat rice with a fried egg, the kinoko buta, the tebasaki, the ebi yakitori, the negitoro maki, and the A5 wagyu maki. The hotate aguachille was so fresh and flavorful. The scallop with the sweetness of the mandarin, the crunch of the radish, and the savory and spicy salsa verde was the best bite of the night. If there is anything I would get again it is hands-down this one. (8.5/10) The chicken fat rice was okay. The rice was rich for the chicken fat, but lacked flavor overall. All I could really taste were the fried shallots and the egg. (5/10) The kinoko buta was tasty. The order just comes with two pieces and the mushroom and the pork belly were both cooked very well. I liked the smokiness and saltiness of the pork belly. This one was my favorite out of the yakitori that we tried. (6.5/10) The tebasaki was a super tender boneless wing. The cook on the chicken was perfect and though it is smoky that's all you really taste. I felt like it was a bit bland and needed a sauce to pair with. (5.5/10) The ebi yakitori was also lacking a bit of flavor. The cook of the shirmp and the char on it was great but that was all you could really taste. For something that was recommended to us by the waiter I just expected more in terms of flavor. (5.5/10) The negitoro maki was super fresh. The finely chopped fatty fish with the crunchy cucumber was really tasty. It's everything you'd want out of a typical sushi roll, but again nothing too special. (7/10) The A5 wagyu maki was the second best thing we tried. The wagyu was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth. The sushi rice and avocado were also solid. The flavor really comes from the fatty wagyu so the flavor is pretty mild overall. (8/10) Overall, the service was quick and helpful with the menu. We sat at the bar and the sushi chefs would directly hand us our rolls which was nice. Though you are really close in proximity to them it wasn't awkward at all watching them make the sushi. As for the food, the ingredients they use are really high quality and the preparation of the food is on point, however, the items we tried left me wanting more in terms of flavor. P.S. If you are looking for a sweet treat after I would highly recommend Lick's honest ice cream right around the corner. read more

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It's august! And you know what that means. Houston restaurant week HRW.. well month! Is here! So we decided to check out this fairly new place Doko! Apparently they're sisters company with Kokoro and handie douzo! For 55 dollar hrw menu they give you quite a selection of dishes. We've ordered the hotate aguachile. It was a refreshing starter, it had scallops, mandarin, orange and radish, balance dish to cleanse the palate. The gyutoro, it was soft and buttery short ribs, with excellent garlic soy and crunchy red cabbage. Had a nice charred taste The a5 kushiyaki ribeye piece, with Kim chi. The meat with super juicy and just melts in your mouth. The wagyu maki, good clean dish, not my favorite, but filling, felt like foigras The hinoki basque cheesecake was delightful, even with a black sesame dark chocolate truffle on the side. It was rich and moist. Service was excellent, they explain each dish pretty well and attentively filled our drinks. It's a very aesthetic place, really modern and clean. Wood style restaurant read more

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This restaurant was super vibey and cool inside. The food was so tasty and each item came out really quickly. Doing the chefs choice for nigiri was definitely the way to go, you get some "exotic" choices rather than the regular pieces they list individually. Everything was a great price for the quality of food! Our server, Alyssa was awesome! She gave 10/10 recommendations and was very friendly. *definitely give the cheesecake a try for dessert, it was like nothing I've ever tasted! SO creamy and delicious! read more

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Really liked the intimate vibes in this cozy spot! Came for a date night & asked for an omakase experience. Not sure what all we had, probably about 7 courses - but everything was excellent quality and delicious flavors. Will be back! read more

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Yes! Love this place. The ambience is incredible. It's a small space, but love the coziness. The foods were great too. We ordered way too much If you like fresh sushi, this place is for you! My gfs and I enjoyed the medium fatty tuna belly so much, we have two rounds of it. I enjoyed the spicy tuna rolls as well. The crunchy flakes inside gave the slimy tuna a bit of texture! The service was great too. We are glad the server can recommend some and made our girls night wonderful! read more

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Cozy sushi spot located in Autry Park. We ordered the lunch sets- 3 options from the lunch set menu. I ordered the sushi set C: masu makimono (most unique sushi roll ever- I'm still drooling over it). The chicken fat rice was just ok. It's lacking salt and flavor. But I asked for soy sauce and chili oil, which made it much better. Service was great. Good amount of seating. Parking is self parking garage which they validate or valet. Overall, solid place. read more

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lunch menu makes this place more affordable. got set a (makimono and 3 nigiri) and set c (makimono, 5 nigiri, and the monthly feature - ramen) to share the ramen. the masu makimono was very yummy and had a small crunch in it. the dipping sauce was fish sauce with chili oil, which had a unique and interesting taste!! i already don't like tuna, but this tuna was very fishy lols so minus one star service was good - they even gave us a small bowl automatically since they saw we were going to share. food came out fast and nicely paced read more

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Love love love this place! We went to Doko for their HRW and we're not disappointed. Their lunch hrw was very filling. I had the cucumber salad, egg sando, and tuna roll. The egg sando was my favorite, with the crispy chicken paired with pickled radish and egg salad. The server was really nice and the space was small and intimate. Everything was a 10/10 for me. I would definitely come back for their lunch special. read more

Doko - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Just finished having dinner at Doko and it was so good I had to write a review right away! We came for mocktails and sushi rolls. The mocktails were really good, particularly the shiso spritz. As an app, we had the shishito peppers with sesame sauce which were 10/10 amazing. All four of the rolls we tried were excellent with unique flavors. The wagyu was probably our favorite, but it was hard to choose. Only downside here is the acoustics in the restaurant, it's sort of loud and hard to hear. Despite that, we will definitely be back! read more

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Cute sushi restaurant tucked away in a fun area with fantastic nuanced Nigiri pieces and great drinks. The restaurant overall is intimate and cozy. Service was fantastic and definitely will be back! They have a neighboring doko bar, but was pretty packed so skipped out on that. The owner came by and was so friendly and delightful to hang out with! read more

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We checked out this new sushi spot by Autry Park. This is a small retail/restaurant area. They have the restaurant and bar separately but it was right across from each other. Easy to make resy online. When you arrive, you can park in the garage which has self parking per hour or do valet parking. The inside is small but I love the modern decor. It felt like an intimate experience. Our server was very nice and walked us through the menu. Menu was separated intro different categories. Their menu had their speciality items and your usual nigiri, sashimi, and makimono. We ordered the negitoro makimono, the chef's nigiri (6) for each of us, the gyoza, and ribeye yakitori. The gyoza had chicken foie, mushrooms, nuoc mam/fish sauce, served with pickle cabbage. A nice crunch on the outside and lots of flavor on the fillings. The ribeye yakitori was tender and melts in your mouth. The chef's nigiri with pretty solid. Overall, everything was good. Quality was solid. Service was fast. I hope they get a chance to develop their menu to have more speciality items in the future. read more

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New development, new restaurant. Best bet is to park in the garage for the Autry Park area or the valet that's up front. Doko is tucked in a large hallway and opens up to a pretty cozy dining space that aims to feel like neighborhood Izakaya I'd say. Plenty of wood tones and textures with some bright and playful paint choices that take any of the edge off when you walk in. The menu is pleasantly tight, with about a dozen options in any of the 3 main sections; App/Shareables, Sushi, Makimono. Our waitress was very comfortable offering suggestions and helping us better understand the menu, very knowledgeable and kind. Quality and preparation, with some simple and elevated plating were present in about everything we ordered. Ingredients tasted fresh and familiar. Really enjoyed our visit here and the food too! read more

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We vistied Doko on a Sunday for an early dinner. We made a reservation for two seats at the sushi bar so that we could watch all of the sushi making action up close. The sushi bar seating is not ideal because the seats are all booths for two people and it is a bit awkward to scoot the booth out to actually be able to get into the seat. We also could not easily turn to speak with our server, who was very kind. We ordered a la carte to be able to sample more of the menu, but I also hear that the tasting menu is also a solid option. We tried some skewers, a couple of rolls, a selection of nigiri, a crudo, had a cocktail and a glass of sake, and rounded everything out with their seasonal dessert. Happy hour drinks and prices are kind of hidden on the last page of the drinks menu, so definitely flip to the end and take a look! Sushi/Rolls: Our favorite food item was definitely the nigiri. All of the items we were served were of high quality. The sushi rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. The chef's 6 piece nigiri that we received included akami (lean tuna), masu (ocean trout), madai (sea bream), kanpachi (amberjack), shima aji (striped jack), and kinmedai (splendid alfonso or goldeneye snapper), with my favorites being the madai and shima aji. We also received a complimentary otoro, caviar, and uni nigiri by virtue of sitting at the sushi counter and chatting it up with the sushi chef. All of the nigiri that Doko serves comes seasoned with their housemade sauces or toppings, so no need to dip into soy sauce. The rolls that we had were the masu maki (ocean trout) and the negitoro maki (fatty tuna and green onion). We thought that the negitoro was not balanced and had too much cucumber, and the masu maki was creative and delicious but not my personal first choice. Small Plates: On special was a hotate crudo (scallop), so we sprung on it. While the scallop was very fresh and sweet, the aguachile it was served it was a bit overpowering and masked the natural sweetness of the scallop--a bit of a shame. The other appetizer that we ordered was their famous wagyu toast. While the portion was a tad small, the flavors were all there. The toast comes on a piece of perfectly crisped milk bread and topped with a big mound of wagyu tartare, mushrooms, some creamy sauce, and caviar--very rich and delicious. Robata (Skewers): We only had two skewers just to get a small sampling of their offerings: tsukune (chicken meatball) and buta kashira (pork jowl). Our favorite of the two was the tsukune, which is juicy and flavorful and is served with a raw egg yolk to add a bit of extra richness. The pork jowl was also delicious in its own right and we would happily order both items again. Dessert: The seasonal dessert when we visited was their chai cheesecake. The cheesecake was light and refreshing and a satisfying way to end the meal. My favorite component of the dessert besides the cake was the little cubes of compressed apple, which served as textural contrast as well as giving the dish a good hit of acidity. Candied ginger brings a touch of warmth, and honey roasted pumpkin seeds remind us that fall is here. The hospitality the entire night was excellent. Our server was great and chatting a bit with the sushi chefs was a fun experience. The food and drinks are great and they also offer a good variety of sake. I hope to return to Doko for a special occasion and can confidently recommend this restaurant. read more

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Yes, yes & yes. You should pick Doko for your next intimate sushi meal. I was impressed the second I sat down at the sushi bar in a super comfortable loveseat style chair. Our waiter was a great guide through our evening's meal. I appreciated that he talked through my ordering choices with me to create the best meal. Highlights- any dressed nigiri piece. We loved the foie Gras and blueberry bite, the madai and the otoro. We also loved the wagyu toast. The only thing I had that I didn't like was the matcha midori cocktail. The midori ruined it for me. You must end your night with a nightcap at bar doko. The matcha cocktail was so much better there and I loved our lemon sour cocktail. read more

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Love the Duck Stache Branded restaurants in Houston! So glad to finally try Doko as well. Made reservations ahead of time and was able to be seated right away at the sushi bar. Pretty comfortable seating as well with the added touch of pillows for our backs. We opted for their Tasting Menu which included a set course of 5 dishes. Started off with the Rosewood Wagyu Carppacio (served with some plantain chips, fresh). For my 2nd course, I got the Waygyu Toast (love the milk bread they serve it on). 3rd course was an assortment of Nigiris (Salmon, Hamachi, Tuna, Flounder and Kanpachi) all were fresh fresh and seasoned rice. 4th course, I got the Ebi Dumplings (reminded me of a soup dumpling). 5th course, We got to try both the Duroc Pork Rib (fall off the bone ribs and flavorful) and the Fire Roasted Saba (Mackerel fish, not too fishy). Chef Hugo was super kind and let us try a special nigiri with toro tuna and it was so tasty! For extras, we also ordered the Bluefin Chutoro (must get), taraba maki (king crab) and the Korean Fried Chicken (probably not necessary for next time, but it did have that nice double fried crunch and pretty darn spicy). Parking - Validated if you park in the garage Restrooms - Clean read more

I have been so excited to try Doko as Handies and Aiko are two of my go-to sushi spots. I came here with my boyfriend for his birthday. The ambiance is very warm and romantic, with almost a dreamy vibe. The design is very intentional, featuring loveseat bar seating and rounded booths, all of which elevated the dining experience. The service was also top tier. We both ordered the 6 course tasting menu which was more than enough food. We were debating ordering more yakitori on the side but was too full afterwards. Shishito peppers (7.5/10)- These were perfectly charred and topped with fish flakes with bonito flakes which was a great combination. Crudo (9/10) - Very fresh sashimi, ponzu and chili garlic create such a bold but balanced flavor that perfectly enhances the fish. Nigiri set (9/10) - Great quality fish with a nice assortment. Chicken fat rice (8/10) - This one was highly anticipated but I honestly was not the biggest fan. The flavor was very fragrant and I loved the addition of the crispy shallots but I couldn't eat more than a few bites. Wagyu toast (10/10)- Hands down the star of the meal! The wagyu melted into the toast which was soft yet perfectly crisp on the edges. Spicy tuna maki (8/10)- Nothing too special but delicious nonetheless. For dessert, we ordered the Basque cheesecake, which came with a chocolate truffle, both of which were rich and creamy but not too sweet. Would recommend! read more

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Came here for HRW. The bar is a separate entrance. I went there first because I'm dumb but it could be confusing to some. If you aren't a chopstick person, this spot is not for you. I get it but I don't. I could get a fork in Japan, but here you'll use your hands. Anyway, everything on the menu was super tasty. 10/10. read more

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We had been wanting to try Doko after trying Bar Doko for drinks. Doko is located in the Autry Park area which is walking distance from where we live. We had heard many good things about this place and as sushi lovers, we came to try it out on our anniversary. Ambiance: Doko is a small restaurant with no more than 15 tables and sushi bar area seating. The sushi bar seating is done in booths of two which is something I had not seen before. The restaurant is dimly lit and very open. You can see the sushi counter from any table in the restaurant. The table light provides intimate mood lighting for your dinner. Service: service here is very good. Our waiter was attentive and even though the water glasses are small, they have someone constantly filling your glass. When we ordered our first round, the waiter said it would be a while for the Yakitori because they were backed up but the Yakutia came in no time and the food arrived quickly. My only qualm was that all of the food we ordered came at one time so our table was loaded with apps and our sushi so it was tough to pick what to eat. I wish they would've spaced out the apps/yakitori before our sushi came. Parking: Doko doesn't have an its own parking lot but there is limited paid street parking in front of the restaurant. There is also a garage across the street and I think I heard the waiter tell the table next to us that they validate parking. Someone should confirm that though! Drinks: we got two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine for our anniversary to start our dinner so that was a nice touch. We also ordered a gin and tonic which was very good but pricey at $16 per cocktail. Pro tip: after dinner drinks at Bar Doko are the move. Bar Doko is directly across the way from Doko. Food: we ordered plates to share between the two of us. The Yakitori is ordered per piece and the sushi comes in either orders of one nigiri or three sashimi pieces. They have lasted of nigiri and sashimi which is my suggestion if you plan to come here for dinner. Yakitori: we got two pieces of the tsukune which is the chicken meatball. It came with a sauce of egg yolk and soy for dipping and this was juicy and flavorful. The egg yolk sauce added a texture I'd never had before on grilled meat but in a good way. Sides: we got the gyoza and shishito peppers as small plates. The shishito peppers were grilled well and covered in bonito shavings. The gyoza came with two pieces per order but it was paired with pickled cabbage that was a little spicy and had a Filipino fish sauce that I loved! Would highly recommend both of these sides! Sushi: this is what we came here for. We got one order of the 6 piece chef's nigiri, the tuna sashimi flight, and the sashimi lite plate. The 6 piece chef's nigiri was $36 and came with Akami (lean tuna), Masu (ocean trout), madai (sea bream), kanpachi (amberjack), hamachi (yellowtail) and otoro (fatty tuna). All of the pieces were delicious and the sushi rice was excellent. Our favorites were the lean tuna and fatty tuna. The tuna sashimi flight comes with 9 pieces of tuna sashimi (3 lean, 3 medium, 3 fatty). These were high quality pieces of sashimi and totally worth it for $50. The different pieces came dressed already with wasabi and caviar so no need for soy sauce even though they gave us some. We tried some pieces with soy sauce and it was high quality soy sauce. The sashimi lite plate came with 9 pieces of sashimi (3 lean tuna, 3 yellowtail, and 3 ocean trout). We loved this plate as well and the quality of the fish shined. My favorite was the yellowtail. We ordered one makimono which is a sushi roll of 5 pieces. We got the negitoro maki which was their tuna roll. It was ok but nothing mind blowing. I would stick to the nigiri and sashimi. For dessert, we got the milk tea tiramisu and this was one of my top 3 dishes of the night. It had mini boba on top of the fluffy and light tiramisu. I would come back just for this! Overall, we had a great time at Doko! Although a little pricey, our total experience was worth the price point. The sushi is high quality and you can tell the restaurant takes pride in their food. Definitely give this place a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Went to check out Doko for the first time during lunch with a coworker; located in the River Oaks / Memorial Park area. Parking is available only in the parking garages; the actual restaurant itself was a bit difficult to find honestly. The interior has a modern deco vibe and played some good Japanese hip hop, which was fresh. Service was good although they did not seem very busy for lunch service. We ordered quite a few different kinds of yakitori, foie gras and unagi nigiri, and a few maki rolls. The fried chicken / karaage was pretty solid with the kewpie mayo based sauce. Their Korean fried chicken sandwich which we split also had good flavor. Overall, it's a fairly aesthetically pleasing environment that they're going for. The fish quality seemed solid to me and everything that we ordered was tasty. Their hot foods also was a pleasant surprise for sushi spot. read more

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Was jazzed to try this new sushi restaurant in the Autry Park development. We went with some friends and had cocktails at Bar Doko before our 7 pm reservation. We checked in with the hostess and were taken straight to our table upon arrival. The dining space is bright and airy and feels very cool, but note that it is on the loud side. Our waitress walked us through the menu options but strongly suggested that we do the tasting menu if it was our first time dining with them. We took her advice and also added a couple of appetizer dishes that looked appealing. Overall I was a little disappointed with the food. I feel this was largely down to the rice being under seasoned and not super flavorful and because the rice was included in so many dishes, that had a really strong impact. Favorite dishes of the night were Japanese chicken meatball and the eggplant. One other thing of note, and one of my biggest restaurant menu pet peeves, the chicken gyoza dumplings have fried chicken in them and then the dumpling itself is also deep fried. Nowhere on the menu does it suggest that anything about the dumpling is deep fried. I just prefer to have that information given to me on the front end and not when the dish is served. Service throughout the evening was really great until the final dish was served and then our waitress kind of disappeared for almost 20 minutes before offering us a dessert menu. Ultimately, I would likely give this spot another try, but would probably order a la carte in the future. read more

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Doko is a posh sushi restaurant tucked away in a shopping center on Cogdell Street. My experience at Doko during Houston Restaurant Week was fantastic! I parked on the street to avoid parking in the garage, but a garage is available just a short walk from the restaurant. Initially, it took me a while to find the entrance to the restaurant because it is not visible from the street. The store front is beautiful with colored lanterns hanging overhead, lattice wood work, and Sakura blossoms welcoming you inside. The décor inside is just as visually pleasing with a dark, moody ambiance. Service was quick and very friendly. I must have asked our server 20 questions, but she was very patient and helpful with her recommendations. My friend and I ate from the Houston Restaurant Week prefixed menu, but we also ordered several items from the normal menu. The HRW menu was four courses and cost $55 per person. I ordered the Masu Ceviche, Gyutoro, A5 Kushiyaki, Ebi Maki, and the Hinoki Basque Cheesecake. The ceviche was very refreshing - a generous portion of ocean trout with yummy pumpkin seeds giving it a delightful crunch! The Gyutoro and A5 Kushiyaki were both tasty - large chunks of meat, short rib and ribeye. Both very flavorful, but my preference was the ribeye. The Ebi Maki was a tasty panko shrimp roll with basil giving it a Thai flare. Lastly, the cheesecake...WOW! The cheesecake was served in a small, wooden box. It was fluffy and delectable. It was served with two black sesame truffles, which I must admit...I didn't love, but that is because I am not a huge fan of sesame seeds. We also ordered the chicken fat fried rice and cucumber salad, both very good, but I could have done without the fried rice. Everything about Doko was great except the state of the restroom. It was pretty dirty with paper towels strewn over the floor but none remaining for me to wipe my hands dry after washing up. Doko loses a star for me because the bathroom was just not okay for such a nice restaurant! I am excited to return to Doko in the future! read more

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The ambience was quiet and perfect for chitchat, and the service was attentive and knowledgeable. We tried the 5 course option; while some cooked dishes were mediocre and the dumpling skin a bit thick, the nigiri and sashimi were excellent. Overall, more about the relaxed experience than the food, but still a pleasant night out. read more

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For $25 this place is definitely worth visiting. You get to try a sushi roll and sashimi tasting and for $5 or $10 extra you can get a crispy chicken skin fried rice. I did think the chicken skin fried rice was a little bit overrated. Where it hit the spot were the sashimis. I can't even describe to you the different flavor bombs each one had. It's definitely a place to come for a cute date night or group gatherings. read more