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    Doko

    4.5 (108 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Isaac S.

    Doko keeps confirming something I've been saying for a while: in my opinion, this restaurant deserves a Michelin star. Every bite is delicious, and the attention to execution is what keeps impressing me. Hot dishes arrive hot. Cold dishes arrive properly chilled. Those sound like basic expectations, but getting them right across an entire meal makes a real difference. Here, the care that goes into the food comes through on the plate. The presentation is beautiful, but the flavors are what make the meal memorable. From the savory dishes through dessert, this was the kind of dinner where I kept looking forward to the next bite. The drink selection is excellent, too, and adds another reason to come back. My one reservation is the pricing. Some dishes feel overpriced, even with food this good, and I wouldn't call every plate a great value. But the overall quality is among the best I've had in Houston. Doko is an easy five stars for me. I leave impressed, satisfied, and even more convinced that the cooking deserves Michelin-star recognition.

    Zanarah K.

    First time at DOKO I finally got a reservation on a Saturday! We got the sushi bar reservations- the waitress was very prompt and brought our drinks. We ordered lychee martinis, and I must say that these martinis were the best I've ever had. They were not strong, but they were not too sweet. They had a different taste to them then I can explain it's not your original lychee, but I definitely recommend to get it. It's so cute. They have little ducks everywhere even in the drink. The rolls I recommend the spicy tuna for sure. Definitely hit the spot fresh fish. The Nigiri was buttery. I forgot which one I got.i think it was the masutoro. This fish was very buttery and soft. I must say the drinks are my favorite and the sushi rolls Parking valet or street parking which you do have to pay for two hours it was five dollars. Doko was good, but I like others

    Gyudon
    Kaitlyn P.

    I was so excited to try this place after seeing it listed on the Houston Restaurant Week list! There is plenty of parking in the nearby garage, and it is free. Our party was served by Kei, who was super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything my boyfriend and I ordered was delicious and did not disappoint! The highlights of the entire meal were definitely the Gyudon and Ube Tres Leches. The Gyudon was packed with flavor, the beef was incredibly tender, and it paired perfectly with the chimichurri sauce. The Ube Tres Leches was something I had never tried before, and it was a game changer. It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect level of sweetness. Overall, I would highly recommend this place and cannot wait to come back for the Gyudon and Ube Tres Leches!

    Eunice S.

    Came for HRW 2026 lunch menu and had great food and hospitality! The shishito peppers, edamame and cucumber were all delicious with great portion size to share. The second course we all opted for the spicy tuna maki and it was tasty and filling as well. For the third course I picked the chirashi don and I have to say the portion of the chirashi was a little skimpy, especially compared to the second course. If I were come again I'd probably pick the wagyu don which my friend had as it looked amazing and more proportional considering it was supposed to be the main course. All in all we all very much enjoyed ourselves and won't hesitate to come back to try happy hour and other menu items. The place is small but seating arrangement is well thought out and easy to have a conversation, too, which is a huge plus when you're dining out with friends.

    Lychee martini
    Anna K.

    What a pleasant surprise! We tried it out for Houston restaurant weeks, which was a great value! Everyone was very happy with their food and drinks. Service started out slow but improved and ended up being really good. Atmosphere was ok. It's a smaller spot and pretty casual but cute and modern. I liked the alley look of the outside and the cute outside tables. The best part was the food. My favorites were the fried tofu and sushi rolls, but I tried five things and I'd order them all again. The lychee martini was excellent too.

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    Erika Z.

    Came from Houston Restaurant Weeks and it was a great bang for your buck. $55 for 4 courses - I got the crudo, spicy tuna maki, gyudon, and ube tres leches. The maki and don were super filling. Everything was really tasty and our server was nice and had great timing. I also tried the lychee martini which was good. The interior is pretty small so would definitely make a reservation. There's metered street parking as well as a parking garage, which the hostess said was free.

    5 nigiri set
    Bryan V.

    Came here for their March lunch special. Minimalist interior. Small amount of free street parking at Autry Park. Unagi Katsu Sando: what we came for... but not something I'd recommend. The bread was dry/stale and overpowered the unagi. The unagi itself could've used more sauce to amp up the flavor. The sandwich definitely needed more vegetables too for some more contrast in flavors and texture. Spicy tuna roll: Yummm! Good ratio of well seasoned fish to rice. Looks very pleasing to the eye as well. 5 nigiri set: was part of their lunch specials and very reasonable price. They dressed these nicely from what I remember. My notes while trying them were that the amberjack had a delicious dressing, the flounder was bland, Spanish bluefin tuna was fresh, strip jack was "good" (lol), and the Norwegian ocean trout had chili oil that you could really taste. The sushi saved the meal imo, I would hope they've improved their sandwiches since then...

    Spicy Tuna Maki
    Nhi N.

    HRW Dinner * Ambiance: Cramped, loud, and intimate with a 2-hour seating limit * Food: Pure magic. Every single plate is so ridiculously fresh and delicious that you'll gladly forgive the tiny dining room * Verdict: Proof that some of the best meals come in the smallest (and loudest) packages!

    Alexcia P.

    Interesting food concept, if you are looking to be adventurous this is a good place to go but the food didn't leave me wanting to come back again. Chill vibe and great service

    Gyudon
    Jasmin G.

    My friend & I went here on a weekday and it was actually quite busy. The restaurant itself is pretty small but cute vibes. When we were finally seated, we got both the regular & Houston Restaurant Week menus. The service was great with both of the waitresses that helped us answering any questions we had and being very kind. I ordered the dishes from the HRW menu while my friend ordered two dishes off of the regular menu. Everything we both had combined was delicious that I don't even know what my favorite was. By the time my dessert came around, we were both surprisingly full. I'll have to come back & try more items!

    Mailynn V.

    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.

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    Wendy H.

    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.

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    Jessica W.

    went to doko for lunch and it was amazing!!! service was so fast and kind. they had a separate lunch menu and it was also happy hour - the spicy marg was amazing. the standout was definitely the oxtail grilled cheese!!! the nigiri was also extremely fresh and delicious

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