Been to both the Heights and Montrose locations regularly and Handies is easily my favorite go-to handroll spot in the city. The selection is great across the board, I genuinely enjoy every hand roll I've had, and you really can't go wrong with any of the sets. The crudo is always a hit too. What I love most is how approachable it is - from the vibe inside to even the food itself. It works just as well for a quick but really good meal as it does for stopping in to grab a hand roll or two between errands or before heading somewhere else. Consistently high quality without feeling overly serious or complicated. Service is always on top of it, the experience is efficient without feeling rushed, and it's one of those spots that stays in regular rotation no matter how many new places pop up around the city. read more

Handies Douzo is easily one of the first places I will recommend when in Houston. Their handrolls are unmatched, and the crudos are just as good. It's a great spot to enjoy high-quality sushi without the price tag of an upscale restaurant. The staff are always warm and welcoming, and the all-bar seating creates a lively, interactive dining experience. I usually order a 3-handroll set, add a hamachi handroll at the end, and share the chutoro sashimi. The chutoro just melts in your mouth, and each handroll is thoughtfully balanced with great flavor combinations. It's always a reliable place to go to and can serve as a quick bite when I'm indecisive on where to eat. That being said, it gets pretty busy during dinner time, so I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time. read more

I'd describe this place as pretty mid and overpriced. I ordered the maguro crudo along with two hand rolls--yellowtail and spicy tuna. The food was good, but nothing really stood out or impressed me enough to justify the price. The seating situation made the experience worse. It's extremely cramped--I had someone next to me constantly bumping elbows with me, which made the whole meal uncomfortable. Definitely not an enjoyable dining atmosphere. Parking is also a hassle. There are only about eight spots available, so if you don't arrive early, you'll likely have to find street parking. Overall, it felt like an expensive and uncomfortable dining experience that didn't live up to the cost. read more

Handies Douzo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Let's keep this short and sweet. Parking is challenging as it's limited to street parking. Customer service was amazing. Everyone was attentive, but not annoying. Ingredients were very fresh and delicious. Price was amazing for the amount of food you get! read more

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Low-key one of the freshest sushi spots around. Every bite was clean, buttery, and perfectly balanced -- you can taste the quality instantly. Chill vibe, smooth service, zero misses. Reservations are advisable, seating fills up quickly. read more

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The place is a Small sushi bar but quality taste. You do need a reservation and the parking lot is very tiny and limited. The hand rolls were crisp, warm rice, and perfectly made fish. Prices were very reasonable for quality hand rolls and I guess their thing is ducks because they were all over the place. The service was quick too my only thing is that I wished they would explain what each one is and what makes each roll special but maybe this isn't that type of place but it would definitely elevate the place in terms of service. I got the 4 handroll set, spicy hotate, and kenpachi crudo. I also added the kiui ringo cocktail. In the 4 handroll set included Masu-ocean trout with chili garlic and I really liked the spicy at the end of the aftertaste. Negitoro-paddlefish My favorite was the Spicy Tuna because it had that crunch with it from crispy shallots and normally I don't like shallots but it really worked with this roll. Avocado- this was also good it just wasn't memorable. The kenpachi crudo was an added on al carte for me and it was interesting in that the sanbaju and chili pepper with amber jack was flavorful doused in some sauce. The spicy hotate roll had scallops in it and some green onions in it and for some reason they made it so well that it didn't overpower the roll. The cocktail kiui ringo was very dangerous it was so tasty and I wanted more. It was sweet with a light apple taste and kiwi together it tasted like a jelly juice type thing and oriental with the flavors. read more

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Amazing sushi! Service was really great as well. I had a lychee sake drink that I chugged cause it was so good. There was one with Asian pear which was even better. read more

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We were in the area doing some holiday shopping and decided to stop by this place for a light lunch. The place looks like a cute, small house with a giant u-shaped counter for diners. The menu is pretty small as they offer only handrolls, crudo and sashimi. We ordered the 5 handroll set (and another 3 handroll set later), kanpachi crudo and masu crudo. The handrolls are not the typical cone-shaped handrolls you normally see in sushi restaurants. These are just smaller, uncut maki rolls that you eat with your hands. They place your foods on the slate plate in front of you as they make them. Each of the handrolls we had were very tasty. I especially enjoyed the crunchy bits in the spicy tuna roll. The crudos were fabulous. The kanpachi crudo was light and fresh, with a lovely spice from the Thai peppers (you know they're there but they're not painfully hot). The masu crudo was also delicious but much lighter in flavor than expected from the chili garlic. I liked having the small plates of food and ordering more as we went when we were not completely satiated yet (and to also try more when we found something we really liked). When you're done, ask for the check and take it to pay at the register. Excellent place and will definitely return when I'm back in the area. read more

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We were excited to try this place since it had great reviews. We were super disappointed because the handrolls didn't have that much fish in it than the places we typically go to and put filler in it-larger pieces of cucumber or pickled onions. They also put fried shallots and garlic in everything so that overpowers it. I just like my hand rolls more fish forward read more

Absolutely delicious! One of my go-to spots for handrolls in Houston. I got the 5 handroll set, a spicy hotate handroll, and a masu toro crudo. Everything was so fresh, and the flavor pairings were impeccable. You really can't go wrong with at Handies. Some highlights of the meal were the masu and spicy tuna rolls as well as the spicy scallop. The scallop with the creamy and spicy sauce was one of my favorite bites of the night. The masu toro crudo was the star of the meal. The fresh, buttery fish with the spicy/savory sauce and the umami/woodsy flavor of the mushrooms was amazing. I would come back for that dish alone. I love the elevated atmosphere that this place has without being pretentious and the friendly service. Parking is mainly street parking. read more

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Solid handroll spot. I love watching the sushi chefs make the handrolls and I love being able to order extra a la carte. Fish is fresh and vibes are immaculate! read more

As a patron and a repeat customer of Handies Douzo, I can say without a doubt that their quality of freshness and consistency in their food is what keeps me coming back every single time! Their customer service is always friendly and top notch! I got to try one of their off menu hand rolls today (I think it was an amberjack...) and of course, can't go wrong with the spicy tuna! The crispy fried shallots is a game changer! Their cocktails are on point and their lychee and yuzu cocktail is my favorite! Everything on their menu is worth a try but I wasn't a fan of their scallops roll....I am sensitive to texture and taste and that was not it! Love this place and will be coming back! Oh, and it would be great if the restaurant could replace some of their stools and they are very wobbly and quite uncomfortable to sit on while enjoying the delicious food read more

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This is by far my favorite hand-roll sushi spot. I've been here 3 times and ordered the same thing each time. What I like about handies is consistency. Everything is made right in front of you. The ingredients are fresh & kitchen crew roll their sushi's with finesse. This is a cute location, it's basically a house. Parking can be challenging since it's street parking but be aware of the signs because if you park at the wrong area, you'll get towed. You can order your hand rolls by a la carte or by sets. We decided to order the 5 hand-roll set. It comes with BGB Sake, negitoro, kani, spicy tuna & avocado. You can also add bowfin caviar to your negitoro which I did. I also got the hotate that comes with 4 pieces of scallops. * BGB sake- comes with salmon. Crispy nori with warm fluffy rice that's rolled with sake? Perfection. Probably my favorite one since the salmon was fresh. 9/10 * Negitoro with caviar- this was outshined by BGB sake, but was still good. The caviar added the right amount of savory/saltiness into the roll. 8/10 * Kani- has that real lump of crab and not that imitation crab. The crab was fresh & soft. 8.5/10 * Spicy Tuna- loved it. They put either fried shallots/onions/garlic which added a nice crunch into the hand-roll. 8.5/10 * Avocado- fresh, simple but all the ingredients went well together. 8/10 * hotate (scallops)- fresh, light and the dish was well presented. Has a lot of elegance to it. 9/10 The nori seaweed they use is high in quality. It's crispy and very easy to bite through. I'm not a fan of chewy nori seaweed but in this case, this place delivered it in crunch and texture. Overall, this is my favorite spot for some hand-roll sushi's. Service is friendly and quick. I recommend you making reservations if it's for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This place is small so it will get packed quickly. It's a little on the pricy side but it's worth it. I can't wait to come back. read more

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OMG!! FOOD WAS AWESOME!! Never been to place and I'm so happy I stumbled upon it. Went on a Thursday evening and that place does fill fast! I'd recommend a reservation. Quality is great and the prices I think are even better. Alcohol is a bit expensive and does not have many options but the food makes up for it. Service was good. Nothing to write home about, at times I felt I was there too long. However, still enjoyed my time. read more

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Service is prompt, food is INSANELY good, the seafood is plentiful, and prices are incredibly reasonable. I got the three set and the scallop and tuna crudo. This would have easily been a $75 order in LA. 10/10, wish we had something this good in LA. read more

I've been to the Montrose location a few times but this is my first time at the Heights location. It's basically a house and it was so cute! The layout is the same as the Montrose location, stools surrounding the sushi bar. The staff were so kind to us. They're attentive to all of the customers while simultaneously making everyone's hand-rolls. I got the 5 hand-roll set and one of the crudos. Every bite I was doing the happy dance. You know.... The one where you're filled with so much joy from the bite that your body can't help but dance in your chair? That one! Everything was so fresh and delicious. It's a very small restaurant, so you should get a reservation. The parking is a challenge, street parking is the only option so stick with Montrose location if you hate parking, they have a small lot in addition to street parking. This will always be a recommendation for getting together with friends or a cute date night. read more

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Got the 5 handroll set, bluefin chutoro, masutoro, and ume masu. Personally the best was the bluefin chutoro, while my dad loved the ume masu. Some of the handrolls really went ham with the furakake so it wasnt the best but still good. read more

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The experience is very no frills. Almost everything is a hand roll, with little variation besides your protein choice. Service is no frills as well. Bar seating, uncomfortable stools. It was sushi. Was it life changing? No. Was it medium? Sure. It's a very what you see is what you get experience. read more

Oh how I love Handies! I'm a huge hand roll fan and no one does it better than Handies in Houston. I've been to their other location in Montrose, but I wanted to try out this location with friends just to compare. We came on a Saturday afternoon around opening time. There's street parking in front as well as along the streets in the neighborhood. Reservations are recommended as like other similar establishments, seating is limited. Everyone sits around a bar like counter and get to see the magic happen in front of you. Customer service was great. We had a few people helping us, but Kalani really stood out to me with his outgoing personality and helpfulness. I started off with the Olyshii cocktail which I was told was a good choice if I wanted something refreshing. It's a sake based drink with lychee and yuzu as the flavor profiles. It was a really nice drink that wasn't too overly sweet and was indeed refreshing. What Handies is known for is hand rolls, but they also serve sashimi and crudo. I have ordered those other items at the other location, but on this visit I was focused on the hand rolls. You can order the rolls a la carte or you can order it in sets of 3, 4, or 5. I went with the works and wanted to try 5 rolls. I don't know if there is any rhyme or reason to the roll progression, but it worked for me. First roll was the BGB Sake (salmon) followed by Negitoro (fatty tuna), Kani (crab), Spicy Tuna, and Avocado. I will say that they were all absolutely delicious and it was hard to pick a favorite. If I had to pick it would be the Kani or Spicy Tuna because of some little additions they added like a little crunch and spice. I had to practice a little restraint and not order more of those. The great thing about this type of food is that it is not heavy and you can still be productive afterwards. I honestly could not tell a difference in the two different Handies locations. I will definitely be back when the hand roll craving hits. read more

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Always love coming to Handies for some hand rolls! Great service every time. They're always watching my water refill needs and paying attention to when you need your next roll. Super cute vibes for lunch or dinner date. read more

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One of the best spots for handrolls in Houston. The atmosphere is very quaint since you are sitting at a bar style table top. I highly recommend making a reservation prior to your visit so they can ensure enough spots near each other. The service was top notch and the server made great suggestions for us since it was our first time. The food is fresh and made to order. I especially liked the Spicy Tuna and Bluefin Tuna. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Amazing sushi and drinks. Cozy intimate seating, hand rolls and crudo are insanely addictive read more

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This would have gotten a better rating if it was only for the food. The hand Rolls were amazing. Flavors were on point. The seaweed was nice and crispy.. I love that they add fried shallots to give it that crunch. Ambience was your traditional hand roll decor. Nothing fancy. The place is Kinda small. Now to the things that we didn't like. There were flies all over the place landing on the counters. We had to swipe them away with our hands to avoid them getting into food. With a restaurant that is serving raw food in front of you, I would think they would have some sort of Fly deterrent. And the other nasty experience was our server. I don't know his name, but he had a nose piercing. I know he wasn't preparing our food, but he was handling our food. We noticed that he had a booger hanging out of his nose and he removed it with his finger and did not perform hand hygiene after. Good thing this happened after we were done. The person dining with me actually saw him, but kept it from me until after we left or I would have mentioned it to the manager. read more

Handies Douzo - Otoro. Very good - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Getting a reservation was fairly easy. I went there with my cousins and we had a great time! The hand rolls are really yummy. I like the crunchy elements in the hamachi, negitoro and spicy tuna hand rolls. I wish there was a tad bit more space in between people. I'm left handed and felt like I was gonna elbow the guest next to me. Otherwise it was fantastic! Service is fast. read more

Handies Douzo - Sake handroll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was amazing and the prices are even better. 10/10 and by far my favorite casual sushi spot to go to!

My favorite handroll spot in Houston! This is my go-to place whenever I'm craving handrolls. This location is a cute little house. It has bar seating in a U-shape. They bring out the handrolls to you one by one to ensure that the nori stays perfectly crispy. We ordered: - 3 handroll set - Spicy hotate handroll - Maguro crudo - Sake crudo - Hotate crudo - Kanpachi crudo - Saketoro carpaccio - Hamachi chiletepin - Hotate ringo The crudos weren't as good as they usually are this time, but I still enjoyed them. The handrolls were amazing as always! Great quality fish and flavor. read more

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A sushi bar wouldn't typically be my first choice for a Sunday brunch, BUT if I had to pick one, this would be it. It's a cute little spot in the Heights--very minimalist, with bar-style seating, and rubber duckies everywhere. No idea why, but honestly, don't change it. It's a fun conversation starter. The staff was amazing with our large group, getting every order right, which is impressive. So, KUDOS! I ordered the hamachi sashimi and maguro crudo. The hamachi was exactly what you'd expect, but nothing out of the ordinary. The maguro, though... OMG! The bluefin tuna was as smooth and rich as butter, and the ponzu sauce added just the right amount of salt. The real star was the crunchy chili oil (I think with nuts?) on top. It was indulgent, simple, and elegant all together! read more

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Sooo good!!! Definitely get a reservation if you wanna go here. The food is so good and they serve the food very quickly. Does feel a bit rushed, but I understand because there is only like 20 seats today here. read more

I did not expect much from this place because my husband and I already have a favorite sushi place but I was impressed. We came in during lunch time and I highly recommend making a reservation especially on a weekend because they do get a lot of customers and they can only sit what looks like 15 people. I ordered the 4 hand roll set and a glass of white wine. The 4 hand roll set included BGB sake, negitoro, spicy tuna, and avocado. All were fresh and delicious. We ordered the Hotate crudo which had 4 pieces of scallop, orange, and ponzu. It was satisfying but it wasn't my favorite. We also ordered the bluefin chutoro sashimi - it was pretty good and I'd recommend this if you like sashimi. My husband and I ordered wine but they also have cocktails and you can bring your own bottle of wine but they just charge for corkage fee. We paid $120 for two sets of hand rolls, two glasses of wine, crudo, and sashimi. I'd say the price is as expected from a sushi place. Staff were friendly and the ambience was great. There is free street parking where we ended up parking but I think there is a small parking lot behind this place. Overall, I don't mind coming back here for their handrolls. read more

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Top tier experience that makes handies douzo one of the best sushi spots in Houston. From its unassuming exterior, the cozy location has minimal seating but the seats are equivalent to an omakase experience where you can see the chefs action. We tried over 15 different types of rolls/sashimi and everyone was an amazing bite. Considering we ordered 4-5 drinks per person, the pricing was very fair and I didn't feel gouged. Every single staff member was super friendly and helpful. From start to finish, it was an eventful experience and I can't wait to go back. If I had to pick a negative, I would say you don't want To go with a big group (more than 6) because it may be hard to hear/interact with them because of seating layout but don't let that stop you. You won't regret it! Can't wait to go back! read more

Had an excellent meal at Handies Douzos in the heights. The atmosphere was nice and the food was excellent. Really enjoyed the hand rolls and sake crudo. Service was friendly and food came out quick. Although I preferred Hando to Handies Douzo, I would still come back here. read more

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After having a terrible dinner elsewhere, we arrived at 10 PM with a group of 8. Although the restaurant closes at 11, the team was super accommodating and ensured we were all full before giving us last call (thank you SO much again)! We enjoyed a variety of hand rolls including salmon, kani and uni. Most of the group did the 5 handroll set which includes so much plus the pricing is ridiculously good. The rice was perfect temp and the rice to filling ratio was 10/10 as the rice didn't take over. Also, the fried onion in the kani roll - total chefs kiss. It was all so good to the point where we still wonder why we didn't stumble upon this sooner while we were in Houston. Highly recommended and looking forward to coming back. Thank you again!!! read more

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One of my very favorite places in Houston, and why not? It's in a little house that is cute as hell, it is never overwhelming because of the minimalist setting that only accommodates small groups, the sushi itself is fabulous and reasonably priced, and the staff is helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely personable. It was not crowded during my last visit and I decided to splurge on the otoro since it is my very favorite. They were nice enough to allow me to taste the chutoro as well so that I could compare and contrast. They also suggested other places in town that they enjoy, which has added to my list. I love this place and will always return. By the way the chutoro and otoro were insanely good. read more

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The food, the quick service and quality of everything just allows me to enjoy amazing times with friends! read more

Handies Douzo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best handrolls ever! Cute sushi bar experience. Seats are a bit uncomfortable for a short leg person, but the food service and quality make it worth the dangling feet. read more

If you're a hand roll person when it comes to sushi, Handies Douzo should he high up on your list. The White Oak location (there's two in HTX) sits quietly inside a completely blacked out residential home that has been converted into an intimate counter service sushi bar. The whole restaurant hides in plain sight, especially after sunset. The menu offers a la carte hand rolls ranging from $5 to $9 a piece with all the usual suspects. They also have their popular uni hand roll that comes in at $26 per considering the much pricier ingredient. If you can't make your mind up, they also have three ($17), four ($23), and five ($29) hand roll sets where you get served a preselected group of hand rolls to enjoy. Beyond hand rolls, they also offer crudo and sashimi plates which are a nice change after a roll or two. Everything we ordered, and we ordered a lot, was fantastic. The food came out quickly, and seemed to follow our pace, as we finished one another would appear. The nori had a great crispy texture that tore away cleanly with each bite. The rice was warm and freshly made. Finally each fish was fresh and had a wonderful texture and flavor. Earlier reviews mention BYOB, but we ordered Japanese beers, so they must have solved that issue long ago. FYI EDIT: I was later told that they still offer BYOB. $15 corking fee. If you're looking for an intimate counter service sushi spot, they've done a fantastic job painting the scene and offer some really excellent hand rolls/sushi to boot. read more

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Amazing place to get hand rolls in the Houston area. All the foods that we got was very unique and flavorful. Great service and price. The Crudo was the best part and I highly recommend it, I would come back. read more

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I love the ambience making it feel like a Japanese style sushi place. I only ordered 2 items as they are very very pricey. But the quality is well matched. Chutoro just melted as you pick it up and the hand roll was such great bites. I love their quality sashimi. read more

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Family time well spent at Handies Douzo The crudo was pure decadence in every bite, and the hand rolls hit that perfect balance of crunch + flavor. Already craving the next round. We ordered the 3 Hand-Roll Set, Sake Crudo, Hotate Crudo, Saketoro Carpaccio, Aji Hamachi, SB Uni hand roll, Bluefin Otoro sashimi, and the BGB Saketoro sashimi. Drinks: OlyshiI & Hot Girl Summer Service was quick, attentive, and sweet! Interior design was cozy with little duckies spread around. Would definitely come back! read more

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Food was good and very different since all were hand rolls. I did t think the sushi was overly special, just very good. Ambience was for sure neat where everyone sits around a u m-shaped bar. I would definitely go back on a date night for the experience. No issues with the service whatsoever. I went on a weekday to have lunch with a friend. read more