Hayley F.

Came here for dinner on Friday night at 6:15pm and the restaurant was not crowded. My partner and I were warmly welcomed by the hostess. The restaurant was dimly lit, which created a great ambience. My partner decided to go for the omakase which consisted of 18 dishes. We started with cold dishes, followed by nigiri, and lastly red meat. The pace was perfect and the dish progression was great. The individual dishes were bite sized, so if you are a big eater, you will need more food after. For me, the quantity was perfect. However, the greediness in me just wanted to try their uni pasta, and truffle Wagyu rice. No regrets! I absolutely loved the omakase and would recommend that for first timers at the restaurant. I would recommend making reservation as the restaurant gets crowded during peak hours. You can go for valet parking or self parking at the garage behind. You will be charged for parking at the garage, however parking is validated. Remember to ask the hostess about it before leaving the restaurant.

Amie N.

I came here to try their lunch special (11:30am-3pm) menu after a friend was raving about this place, and it is such a good deal for some quality sushi! Five pieces of nigiri + soup & salad for $25 was a pretty good price, and they also have 7 piece, 3 roll/HR lunch set options as well. The ratio of rice to fish was just right. I also got to try their agedashi tofu, which was served beautifully, and the Japanese melon + a desert that I don't remember the name of but it was probably creme brulee + vanilla ice cream. These were all good, but the nigiri was the main star. Their HH menu also looks enticing, so I will be back to try that! Service was very attentive and the staff were all friendly and accommodating. The interior of the restaurant is sleek, dark, and moody with a touch of earthy accents which i loved. They do valet parking, but you can also just park nearby in the garage and walk over.

Kim N.

We came in for dinner with a party of 6. Birthday girl wanted sushi so figured we would give it a try here. It's nice that there is a parking garage for self-parking, parking is validated by the restaurant. There is also complimentary valet. The interior dining area is modern and clean with big sushi bar. We had the nicest seat in the house (aside from the sushi bar), beneath a little wooden structure. However, the noise level was louder than most restaurant we're used to, having to yell to talk across the table. Not sure if this is the norm for their Friday night dinner service. Table service was great, Enma and Alex were attentive with constant refill of water and plate changes. They even sent out complimentary sake toro nigiri for the table and a birthday flan. Some of our dishes were good but nothing that was outstanding. I couldn't tell if MOST of the nigiri and sashimi were fresh since they were drenched with sauces that overwhelmed the fish taste. Here's what we enjoyed: * Botan Ebi - pretty presentation, fresh, well dressed. * Nama Hotate nigiri - one of the few nigiri pieces that were nicely dressed and was really fresh! * Lavender Gin - pretty presentation and tastes great! * Hirame nigiri - also dressed nice, fresh and great texture * Golden Softshell Crab - served warm, cooked well, sweet crabmeat. * Tsubugai - this Japanese whelk was served in a pretty presentation - flaming hot nice broth with picks and spoons to enjoy. My favorite dish of the night. Order only if you like whelk! * Truffle Mix makimono - melt in your mouth bite size pieces. I would skip ordering: * Chawanmushi- lacked flavor. * Uni pasta - ordered two and the pasta was overcooked in both! I was so looking forward to this dish and was very disappointed. * Sake & Himachi sashimi - well presented but completely drenched in sauce, never knew it was possible to ruin sashimi! * Sakura Masu nigiri - overpowered with sauce, could barely taste fish. * Tarabagani nigiri - please don't drown my $24 piece of nigiri in sauce. Please remove the cartilage so I'm not having to pull it out of my throat after swallowing it halfway. * Matcha Flan - this deceptive name made us think the flan was matcha flavored but it's not, just served with matcha ice cream. We got two of them and they were both frozen in the middle. The food service was spotty, took a while for dishes to arrive. There a 20 minutes lapse in service between sushi pieces, even though we ordered everything together after the initial appetizer order. Our servers apologized and explained the sushi bar was running behind. We arrived at 7 PM but didn't leave until 10 PM, that's how long it took to get our food. After getting the parking garage ticket validated, I still had to pay $4 for parking.

Chelle N.

Dined in on a Saturday at 5 pm for a party of two, and caught the best happy hour ever! This is my new favorite sushi joint! ORDER EVERYTHING ON HH MENU! Everything was PHENOMENAL. The nigiri and sashimi is very fresh and melts in your mouth. Cocktails are strong and good. The Uni pasta is to die for. The raspberry rose dessert is chef's kiss. Ambience is romantic and perfect for date night.

Sophanny S.

I went here on a surprised date and it was so good. The ambiance had a personal feel to it. There were friends meeting up there, family meeting up there, and it was also great for a romantic dinner as well. We arrived Friday evening and parked in a garage close by. It is free to park, you just have to show your parking ticket to your waiter/waitress. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us with all our questions. We started off with 1/2 dozen raw oysters. These were very good. And then we tried a couple small plates. These hikari hotate was amazing. It was a special. I love scallops and this was a raw dish and it was so refreshing, I felt lucky as I heard they had just added this on that week. The toro foie gras was a chef selection but honestly I think the fried chip that held the sushi through me off. It was okay. I tried their sake toro fatty Scottish salmon and that was really good too. Top notch and savory! Just melted in my mouth. For the main meal we decided to just makimono (rolls). These were great and filling. We got: Wagyu kabayaki Truffle mix Sunset scallops They were all unique in their own way. My boyfriend really enjoyed the wagyu kabayaki and my favorite was sunset scallops. At the end we were gifted a set of nigiri kampachi- amberjack. That was very sweet of them. Though not my favorite at all, the gesture was well received. Overall I had a great experience and complements to the chef. Leo. I felt honored to have met him.

Jessica Z.

First time at Hachi as we wanted to try out a new sushi spot. They have complimentary parking and there is also a parking garage nearby which they also validate. Ambience is great especially for date night and we were just in time for happy hour. We ordered oysters, fried chicken, hamachi chili, Brussels sprouts and five chef choice nigiri set. Everything on the happy hour menu is a great value and the sushi was great quality, my favorite being the otoro which melts into your mouth. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and had a sweet glaze on top. We finished off with dessert with a vanilla mouse with white chocolate and raspberry which was a nice ending to our meal. Staff were also very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Would recommend the happy hour menu and I look forward to trying more hot dishes and their meats the next time I come!

Andy M.

First off, Hachi is an absolutely beautiful restaurant with impeccable attention to detail and customer service. From the complimentary valet, to throughout our entire dining experience, the staff created a really awesome evening. Since this was my wife's birthday, we opted for the omakase. Being that it's an omakase, I will not drag you through a play by play of each piece. All I will say is that every piece was great, with many being even spectacular. It was completely worth the price - not something I can say if every omakase. Their food was so good and their menu so unique, we are actually eager to return to try things off the regular menu à la carte. Admittedly I did not ask why they are called Hachi. But perhaps I should change my name to Hachi as, like the dog of legend, I am now a loyal fan of this restaurant.

Mark G.

First time, won't be the last. We arrived at 6pm for a birthday dinner and the dining room was quiet with just a few tables sat. Our server Vincent greeted us and was a great help in navigating the non-nigiri part of the menu. We started with a crudo, hot rock and gyoza. These are mentioned in order of the table's preference. Nigiri was excellent and featured an excellent fish to rice ratio. I feel some spots are heavy on the rice, which mutes the fish. Not here. In some instances, you couldn't see the rice under the fish. Everyone at the table agreed. Stand out pieces were: engawa, kin medai, ensui uni, akami with a caviar bump, botan ebi, hottate and kanpachi Vincent kept the night going with a birthday dessert and when we were leaving, the dining room was buzzing and full. We are regulars at Kata Robata and Uchiko along with their more upscale restaurants Katami and Uchi. Hachi is now in the rotation.

Jeannie K.

What a gorgeous place. If you want to wow someone with ambiance and presentation with great service to boot, Hachi is your spot, especially if you lean more traditional when it comes to sushi. High-end Japanese restaurants in Houston have come a long way in the last twenty years. Generally speaking, they first got better at sourcing fish and getting them shipped directly without having to go through Dallas like before. Then, they delved into the details, developing their own voices on the curing of the fish and also the rice - flavors, consistency, amount, which salts, vinegar, kombu to use, etc. I personally also appreciate the earthenware and Japanese glassware switches that were made over time. Then there's the per-piece flavoring. Some restaurant groups that specialize in sushi lean more modern: More flavors layered into the crudo sauce or onto each nigiri, more pop and pizazz of flavors. Some are strongholds in the more traditional: Fish-forward. I place Hachi in the latter group. I didn't order (just flipped through the menu for pics and future reference), so I was truly in for the ride. Still, the standouts were: - Brussels sprouts with a citrus (yuzu?) on it. 6/5. We got four orders for 7 adults and 4 kids. - Chutoro. 6/5. Just. Get it. I liked it better than the otoro. - Half beak sashimi. Was this even on the menu? Stunning presentation with a fascinating texture. 5/5 - Honeycup. I think this is an off-menu item. Try it for the experience. It's smoked in the box. Uni (sweet so I assume Sta Barbara and not Hokkaido) over chopped toro in fried rice paper and a dab of osetra. Inhale it before you take the bite. - Nigiri: Engawa. Hotate. Ikura. - I actually liked the cucumber maki! Good flavor on the rice and tamari. The list above should be sufficient for most groups of 4-6. We were a group of 11. Enjoy! ---- Complimentary valet parking is pretty much your only option so bring cash; I did see a garage but it's far away. Other items ordered I wouldn't get again: - Pork ribs: Very fatty and must've been St Louis ribs. Good flavor but mostly fat and very tough. 3/5 - Gyoza & Edamame - these were mostly for the kids. - Whelk. Beautifully presented but I wouldn't get this again. Too shellfish-fishy. And I didn't try it, but the chawanmushi (savory steamed egg) had ikura on it and looked good.

Alexis O.

Our server Kylie was awesome! The besttttt lychee martini! Great happy hour! And really good toro hand rolls.

Tiffany K.

I've been eyeing this sushi restaurant since it opened, and it was definitely worth the visit. Service is great, as expected. Our server was very attentive and also gave great recommendations. The restaurant's tinted windows gave it a moody feel and is perfect for a date night. Although, I highly recommend coming during lunch! To start off, we had the truffle medai, hamachi chili, and oysters. The crudos were good, especially the truffle medai! I love oysters and this might be the best oysters I've had in a while. Out of all the appetizers, I highly recommend their oysters. On the lunch menu, their Chef 10pc nigiri set immediately caught our eye. What an amazing lunch deal! I enjoyed most of what the brought out. The Hamachi Toro just melts right on your tongue. My friend is picky when it comes to white fish, but we both raved about all the white fish nigiris they brought out. I love chu toro, but it was a bit underwhelming here. Maybe it was a bad cut. It did come with a house salad, and a miso soup that was lacking in flavor. Regardless, I would definitely order the 10pc again. We also wanted to try their engawa, foie gras, and uni pasta. Unfortunately, they were out of kinoko. If you never tried engawa before, you need to here. Whenever it's on the menu, I always have to order it. They executed it perfectly. The searing and the rendered fat was *chef's kiss*. The foie gras was a great last piece, I have no complaints. The uni pasta was also good, but I wish the uni-flavor was more pronounced. As for drinks, I had the lavender gin to start. I am a sick for any drinks with egg white. I just love the creaminess. I ended with a kikori mule that had a strong ginger taste - yum! For dessert, we had the Matcha Petit - Beurre. Very creamy and delicious. I would get this again. The only thing I wasn't very fond of was the ice cream on the side tasted like Blue Bell. Just my personal preference. This has become of my favorite sushi restaurants in Houston. I'd like to note that fish to rice ratio made the quality of fish really stand out. I also ordered more because the rice didn't fill me up haha

Kira L.

As a sushi lover who hits up all possible sushi places in Houston- here I am. Came for the first time to come check out a new sushi place during lunch hours. Surprisingly walked into lunch special menu/ got the 7 piece sashimi and spicy yellowtail roll combo, got the young yellow tail inada sashimi special, wagyu fried rice, and braised short ribs of some sort. Sadly sushi here is pretty average... it wasn't bad but it wasn't good. The wagyu fried rice was in fact disappointing compared to all the other versions of wagyu offered at similar Japanese restaurants. Braised meat was decent. Service- normal Ambiance- super cute place

Maria N.

we've been several times here for happy hour. the happy hour menu is amazing! the crudos are always on point, just get one (or two) order of each! the lychee martini is always super cold and refreshing. I get 2 every time! good selection of fishes and kitchen appetizers. we tried their lunch one day and I think we will stick to happy hour! the chef special is better for happy hour also tried their uni pasta and was super disappointed -- it was like MAMA ramen that was overcooked and super mushy. it was a no for our whole table. of course, we will be back for happy hour!!