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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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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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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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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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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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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Service was awesome! Sushi chefs Hugo and Minor were great; they very attentive and put a lot of care into their craft. The waitstaff and front of house were excellent and welcoming. read more

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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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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

Came for restaurant week, but would come back again for sure. The masu crudo was definitely my favorite. Hugo was excellent!

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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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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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

Doko is a sushi restaurant hidden in the Autry Park area, and the interior is nicely decorated with playful, bright colors. We went on a Saturday afternoon, and they had an afternoon menu with sets ranging from $19 to $32. I ordered the Set B with the hamachi maki and Set C with the masu (ocean trout) maki along with the A5 wagyu maki. The sets were similar, but the Set C came with an extra bowl of chicken fat fried rice garnished with an egg. The hamachi maki came with tamari sauce, and the masu maki came with fish sauce with chili oil. There were five pieces of each, but they we both large and filled with crunchy pieces of fried garlic/onion, which I really enjoyed. The sets came with 5 nigiris, and mine's consisted of akami, masu, hamachi, madai, and kanpachi. They were all fresh. My favorite was the hamachi! The chicken fat rice with fried egg was topped with fried shallots and garlic and smelt delicious. The A5 wagyu maki came with five pieces, but like the other maki, they were large and topped with an ample amount of wagyu pieces. The wagyu was torched, and you can taste the smokiness. However, the maki consisted of avocado, which I think drowned out the A5 wagyu, and it would have been better without the avocado. The service was friendly and fast. The vibes were very casual, and I liked how the seating at the bar were booths! Would definitely come back for a girls lunch! read more

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I hesitated to post because I wanted to be selfish and keep this place hidden from folks. But man was Doko just fabulous. I love the whimsy of the hidden in plain site ducks. The menu wS made up so well. My friends and I basically did our own version of an omakase from each section of the menu. Their happy hour menu is so diverse in food and drink it very worth it. I loved the chicken Sausage with egg yolk small bite and it makes my mouth water just reminiscing. We had so many dishes and felt perfectly satisfied in the end. I cant remember the name of the sake we had but it was about 75 bucks the bottle, hands down one of the smoothest and best I've had. Everything went well with service and noise levels. The anticipation to return and try more is adding pressure read more

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We went to Doko for HRW and it did not disappoint. Three courses during lunch for $25. I ordered the Edamame, Masu Maki, and Gyudon. Overall, great quality for a great price. If you're going for HRW, I would recommend ordering some nigiri off menu as well as the Wagyu Fat Rice which was definitely the highlight of our meal. As always, the ambiance was amazing and the restaurant's hidden but beautiful spot in the city makes it one of my favorite spots in the city. read more

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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Another lovely concept from the guys behind Handies Douzo, Aiko, and Kokoro. Handies and Aiko are two of my favorites so I was excited to try this place. We did the six course tasting menu, which consisted of shishito peppers, a crudo, chef's choice of 4 nigiri pieces, chicken fat rice, wagyu toast, and a makimono roll. It's hard to choose favorites because everything was delicious. I highly recommend the tasting menu. For dessert, we ordered the basque cheesecake and the pistachio ice cream, both of which were great. Service was very friendly and food and drinks all came out in a timely manner. No complaints there. They validate parking in the Hanover Parkview garage but only for 2 hours and there is also $8 valet available. Overall we very much enjoyed our dinner here and will be back. read more

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We love the Duckstache concepts so we were super excited to hear that Doko had finally opened. We came here for dinner tonight. The ambiance was super cute. There were booths at the sushi bar meant for 2. Our server tonight was super sweet and attentive. My biggest complaint about tonight is how slow the food came out. I know they're working out the kinks being newly opened. For our apps we got the: 1) TSUKUNE: JAPANESE CHICKEN MEATBALL WITH JIDORI EGG. This was fun to eat while we dipped it in the egg. Just wish there was more! 2) A5 WAGYU TOAST: A5 WAGYU. KINOKO DUXELLES. CHIMICHURRI. CAVIAR. Basically what they sell at Kokoro but minus the egg at Doko. Always a solid choice but I did wish they had the egg. 3) CHICKEN FAT RICE. Also a Kokoro staple. Def add the egg for that extra UMPH. 4) KARAAGE: MARINATED FRIED CHICKEN. PICKLED CUCUMBER, LEMON AIOLI. The karaage fell short for me tonight. It wasn't as crispy as the other locations and I wasn't crazy about the lemon aioli. They also left out the pickled cucumber. 5) K.F.C: KOJI FRIED CHICKEN. SWEET GOCHUJANG. Tasted less like gochujang and more like buffalo sauce. I wasn't a fan, but my hubby loved it. We also had to get sushi so we got the otoro sashimi, nigiri 6 piece, the Kani roll and the negitoro maki roll plus caviar. The otoro sashimi was just ok. Didn't melt in your mouth and def had some bites that had that white "tendon" toughness. Their sushi is consistent with the other Duckstache options but less fish options we noticed. They do validate parking to a decreased rate but we ended up having to pay $5 for the 1-3 hour range that we were there. Overall, it was a fun experience but Aiko and Himari still reign supreme in our book. read more

Excellent restaurant with mid-century modern decor, attentive service and incredibly fresh sushi. Must-orders: Madai Crudo, Maguro Crudo, Bluefin tuna (either nigiri or sashimi), hamachi nigiri, masu maki, and the negitororo maki with caviar -- all outstanding. Other items I enjoyed but wouldn't consider essential: the ebi maki, nasu (eggplant), and shishito peppers -- good, but skippable if you're prioritizing. If you want to get a real taste of the chef's skill, I highly recommend the Chef's Nigiri 6. My husband and I shared one -- definitely meant for one person, but a great way to sample cuts we might not have picked on our own. read more

Reservations recommended very high quality seafood, seamless service, comfortable but intimate seating options. Reserve the bar seats if you'd like the comfy two person booths by the sushi bar read more

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My goodness everything here was phenomenal. Your wallet will be noticeably lighter leaving here, but the food is worth the hype. Will be back once I've financially recovered from my first experience here lol read more

Absolutely amazing. Some of the best sushi i've ever had in my life. My compliments to the head chef because the rolls were amazing especially the one that's inspired by Vietnamese food. Service was great too I will be back soon read more

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

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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

Stumbled in here on a whim after discovering our initial spot ideas were closed. Was charmed by the ambiance. The restaurant has that neo-art deco in neutral pink tones that's everywhere these days. Cute and cohesive aesthetic. Our waiter was Kimberly and she provided EXCELLENT service. Not only did she thoughtfully guide us through specials, abided our odd drink requests, but she also gave us recommendations for other gutstache restaurants and attractions around town. Lunch was delicious. Had the best ramen I have ever tasted. Sushi was crafted by artisans who really cared about their work. It was a really nice experience. I found myself going "nom nom nom" audibly in the car for several hours after the meal just remembering the amazing dishes. I will definitely come back here and can't recommend it enough. Thank you again Kimberly for the exceptional service!! read more

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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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Welp. Let me start by saying I love many a Duckstache establishments, I might even be obsessed with Aiko! So of course I would be happy to come experience the nuances of Doko. Sadly- for this Thursday night quick stop if a second dinner, it was anything but that. We were promptly seated at our cozy bar seats, however no server to be seen for quite a while. A few minutes in someone came by and said there were 2 of them for the bar and someone would be by shortly. Usually I don't even notice the time going by as I'm usually caught up in conversation with the group and we're always delayed in making our decisions. This time however, was supposed to be a quick bite (second dinner as aforementioned) so we were ready to order with no server in sight. I had to flag one of the servers down who then said someone else would be by soon to take our order. My friend and I decided on the hamachi crudo and the chefs 4 nigiri each. I think we waited at least 20 minutes before the crudo came. And then another 20 at least, before we got the 4 piece nigiri. It didn't seem like an exceptionally busy night when we walked in especially being a Thursday, so I'm not sure if they were just short on staffing. Food was on par with the other establishments but just from service alone I'm not necessarily looking to run back here in a hurry. Parking is a plenty in the garage with 1 hr validation from the restaurants, but you can also score street parking on Tirrell. read more

Doko - Hamachi crudo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Doko is delicious as are all of the duckstache restaurants! Doko's lunch specials is an all time favorite. It's an unbelievable deal. I get set b where you get one maki roll + 5 nigiri for $25! My go to is the spicy tuna roll. I recommend getting the habenero aioli on the side. Yum!! Their crudos are good too. V refreshing The decor is so cute. Retro funky vibes. Every time i've been there, the service is lovely too. read more

Doko - Hamachi citrus crudo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Another gem of the Handies Douzo/Aiko group! Similar menu/taste profile as their other locations, but it's all so tasty, how can I complain? Small quaint spot in Autry Park area with intimate vibes. Great service. Quality fish pieces. Love their crudos, chicken fat rice, and even their rolls. read more

Truly an amazing experience where vibes, service and food were 10/10! The decor was super cute and it was quite busy when we went. Our server was so attentive and gave great recommendations for us! We decided to do the $75 tasting menu which was truly worth the money for not only its taste but the volume of food you get as well. First dish was shishito peppers which were grilled nicely and so juicy. Second dish was crudo that had a base of ponzu and olive oil sprinkled cucumber and crunchy hot oil which was an unexpected but heavenly combo. Third dish was four different types of nigiri. This was truly a showstopper as the rice has a faint sweetness layered with high quality fish that instantly melts in your mouth. Fourth dish was the chicken fat rice topped with crunching garlic bits and a fried egg which was spectacular and so aromatic. Fifth dish was a wagyu toast which was a super unique spin and topped with caviar. Last dish was makimono, sushi roll with fatty tuna. This was so light and easy to eat, one of the best rolls I've had in Houston and makes me crave for more. We wanted to try their yakitori which we ordered the negima which was super tender chicken thigh with onions and kinoko buta, juicy mushroom wrapped in crispy bacon. We were also kindly given a cheesecake with chocolate truffle by our server as he forgot to put in our order for the yakitori which was a delicious creamy Japanese cheesecake paired with a rich chocolate truffle. Such an amazing experience filled with great service and shocking quality. I will say their sushi is now our top one in Houston. Definitely will be back to try more of their sushi and smaller dishes. You will not regret coming here!!! read more

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I'll start by saying that the food was good, nothing extraordinary, but satisfying. We got the fried chicken, eggplant yakitori, about 10 orders of nigiri, and 2 makimono. Service and ambiance was very lacking. The restaurant was loud, hard to have a conversation, but more importantly, hard to hear the sushi chefs if you're sitting at the bar (we were). Our server was nice but not well informed about the menu. She didn't know about the type of beer we were asking her about. There was also a large lull in our meal where she didn't check on us at all. The most disappointing part was that, when we got our nigiri order, from the sushi bar chefs, we were not told what we were given. We asked our waitress to help us figure out what we got (cause there were two pieces we loved) and her response was "you're just supposed to guess!". Price pp without drinks with tip/tax added: $100. read more