Living in the heights, Hando was on my list of sushi places to try. Decided to try ordering take out via Yelp/GrubHub on a Saturday around lunch time. It took approximately half an hour for the food to be prepared ASAP. Hando is located at the corner of a small strip building with one-way parking, which is a little tight in my opinion. There are two designated spots for take out only and I was greatly appreciative of that. :) I stepped inside and see a large sushi bar with seats around. My order was ready with one of the servers quickly handing it to me. (Gotta love when you don't have to wait.) Took the sushi home and it's nicely wrapped. Although a little on the pricier side of other 3 roll combos at other sushi places, the rolls taste fresh so you're definitely paying for the quality. I would definitely come back to dine in, especially during their happy hour. Good idea for them to include the advertisement in the take out bag. Hope to see you again soon, Hando! Keep up the good work. :) read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped here on Sunday (8/8) and were lucky enough to be seated right away. We walked in right around 3pm and didn't know it was happy hour so that was a nice surprise. We each tried 3 different cocktails and they were all really yummy -- I like gin and vodka, he likes bourbon. The guy behind the counter serving drinks was super nice and cool, he recommended drinks based on our liking -- I wish I'd asked what his name was, he was tall with dark hair. Special thanks to him for his kindness! The food was incredible. We ordered the wasabi shumai off the HH menu and they were delicious. Then we ordered a 5 piece Handokase and added a spicy tuna handroll and a soft shelled crab handroll. My guy doesn't care for hot or cooked sushi rolls and those are my favorite! He loved the spicy tuna handroll and the blue crab handroll while my favorites were the shrimp katsu and soft shelled crab. In February they opened an alleyway-styled bar next door that you can chill and have drinks at while you wait for your spot at the sushi bar. We're definitely going to pop in here next time we go; we've decided this might be our Sunday ritual! read more

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This is specifically for the"hidden bar" located in Hando. We did not eat here! The bar was so loud from the blaring music and super tiny that you couldn't hear the person next to you. We ordered a "special japanese whiskey" to compliment our old fashion. Honestly, it was very overpriced. Almost $40 for 2 old fashions, and they weren't the greatest. read more

Oh my goodness one of the best places we've eaten at this year! Came for HRW. Small cozy environment, everyone sits at the bar. Not ideal for large groups but great for date night. The octopus skewers were my favorite: cooked perfectly, not too hard and chewy but soft and tasty. Each handroll were so tasty and packed tight, we were so full off of our 3 rolls. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. At the end of the meal was a complimentary dessert. Hubby and I had a fantastic time and will definitely be returning! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! Came for Houston Restaurant Week and loved the options they offered and it was definitely enough food to fill you up. We arrived around 6 on a Thursday and waited about half an hour to be seated since they don't take reservations. The space is a fairly small room and everyone sits bar-style so you're able to watch them make rolls and drinks in front of you. Their drinks were great and the bartender was super friendly. I got the beef skewers and shrimp katsu to start and then got the shellfish hand rolls, which came with four hand rolls that they serve one at a time. Everything was really tasty, but my favorite of the night was the shrimp katsu - perfectly fried with this flavorful breading and the sauce that came with it was so good I ended dipping everything in it! At the end of our meal they also served us a free dessert, which was this cute little sponge cake. Will definitely be back to try their regular menu items and order the shrimp katsu again! read more

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Omg, I fell in love with this tiny handroll spot! I came here with my boyfriend for date night after I suggested sushi. Small seating when you walk in, but it adds to the experience. Hando in Houston is a culinary treasure that left an everlasting impression on me and my boyfriend. From their mesmerizing Clarified Milk Punch to their unforgettable sushi creations, Hando offers an extraordinary dining experience. The Unagi Roll, Spicy Tuna, and Blue Crab stand out as the most incredible dishes I've ever tasted. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more. We were given towels when we sat down, and our server delivered each roll fairly quickly and had perfect timing with once we finished too. It was neatly placed in front of us with a clear explanation of what was being served. Sooooo good! With impeccable presentation, attentive staff, and a dedication to culinary excellence, Hando is a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable culinary journey. Check this place out on your next date night! read more

Hando - Hando Clarified Milk Punch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I live right down the street and pass by all the time and finally went today. We went during lunch and it started out empty but filled to about 30% capacity on a weekday. We started out with some appetizers; seaweed salad, beef skewers, wagyu gyoza, and Brussel sprouts. Seaweed salad- 2/5. Interesting kind of seaweed that unfortately had a very slimey texture and not a fan of the soy based sauce either Wagyu gyoza- 2/5 tastes like they're from the frozen food aisle of Costco Brussel sprouts- 3/5 not bad but they weren't whole or even halved. Skewers- 4/5 tender and dipping sauce is good. The main dishes are basically just different varieties of handrolls. They're all about ~4 inches long and wrapped in seaweed, rice, in some combination. We tried the toro, yellowtail, scallop, soft shelled crab, oyster, and vegetarian rolls. The best one was probably the soft shelled crab or scallop roll, quite enjoyed those. Overall an interesting concept. Not sure if I prefer these over sashimi/nigiri but it seems like it belongs perfectly in the Heights. Wouldn't recommend most of the appetizers honestly, just go for the rolls. read more

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Perhaps there's a categorically different experience offered here when dining in, but what I received via delivery wasn't just disappointing, it was straight up gross. I ended up throwing most of it away, and I LOVE sushi. I ordered maki, the "cut" rolls. All of the fish was off, as in not fresh/clean tasting. The rice to fish ratio in the rolls was a joke, basically just white rice wrapped in nori with a tiny bit of smelly, nasty tasting fish. You get what you pay for I guess, but do yourself a favor and try Azuma instead my friend... read more

Hando - Boo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in for happy hour on Sunday which runs from 3-6 pm. Was seated immediately, ordered a potato croquette, geso (squid) karaage, a scallop hand roll. I got the audacity and my partner got the silent storm for drinks. Each dish was around 5 dollars and each drink was 7$. Given that price, hard to beat the quality. The hand roll was so good I had to get a second one. Ambiance was nice, smoother but lively music playing, everyone is seated in a sushi bar style. Great deal for happy hour would come again read more

Can never go wrong with a good sushi hand roll. They don't accept reservations so expect a wait if you go during peak time. There's a bar attached to the restaurant so you can chill there while waiting. There's a small parking lot in the front and you can also do street parking. Very casual ambience and the staff is always friendly. They often check up on you and ask how's everything going. Some recommended appetizers to start off the meal with would be the curry croquette and fried squid. We chose the hand roll set with four pieces. Everything were delish. It came with spicy tuna, salmon, scallop, and crab hand roll. My favorite was definitely the crab. It was so fresh and melts in your mouth. You can also order additional hand roll on the menu. Five hand rolls would probably fill you up on top of appetizers and drinks. Overall, a chill place to grab lunch or dinner. read more

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I've had the pleasure of dining at both Hando locations in Houston, and there's a reason I keep coming back! While their happy hour options are tempting, I recommend venturing beyond them to explore the full menu--there's a variety of unique rolls and fresh fish that are absolutely worth trying, especially when bundled together. If you have a hearty appetite, be sure to order several hand rolls. They may not be as filling as a large poke bowl, so plan accordingly if you tend to have a bigger appetite. The dining experience at Hando is both intimate and communal. You'll likely find yourself seated next to others at the bar, with chefs preparing your rolls right before your eyes. It's a bit like a sushi-focused Benihana, but in a cozy, shared space with fellow food lovers. If you're up for some casual camaraderie and a close-up view of the sushi-making process, Hando is the perfect spot! read more

The food was top notch quality, and the service was lovely. I docked one star because it is just incredibly loud - my husband felt like we were in a night club in the middle of the day (not friendly for peeps with sensory issues like myself). It's really best for a party of 1-3 max people due to the bar seating, and this is not a problem for me. They are going for a specific kind of dining experience and that's not an issue, in fact, I think they pull it off incredibly well. Everything we ate was delicious: 5pcs hand rolls, plus a special hand roll (red snapper), wagyu gyoza, and beef skewer. read more

Hando - Inside - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came to Hando's on a whim for dinner. It was really chill vibes and seemed to be a good mix of regulars and newcomers. I had a steak and egg maki, scallop skewers, and a yellow maki. The food was really filling and flavorful. My favorite was the yellow tail maki. The cake at the end was a really nice touch as well. They have a good selection of vegetarian items which I would be interested to try with my daughter. I also kept hearing different music from what was playing and found out there is a speakeasy (with a front window) connected with a different drink menu. read more

I recently ordered from DoorDash and I was just so disappointed, the chicken skewers specially. It was not appetizing, that after one bite I had to throw both skewers away. My favorite was the eggplant and the rolls were just ok. If I were to visit again, I would just stick to the eggplant. read more

Hando - Shrimp Katsu CUT, Salmon CUT, Chicken Skewers, Beef Skewers, Eggplant Agedashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Delicious, fresh hand rolls I went during lunchtime and I got the lunch special! For $21, I got a curry coquette (potato katsu) and three handrolls!! The potatoes were so delicate and crispy, and not oily at all from the frying! For the handrolls, I got the spicy tuna, yellowtail, and salmon.. they were are SO good. The fish was so good and melts in your mouth!!! The service was also quick and the staff was attentive! They also give you a complementary tamago at the end which was so light and airy. 10/10 will come back! read more

This place is delicious! try the Hamashi Poke, the soft shell crab roll, and the Fried shrimp roll as well, those are the best thing you can do for your taste buds, I LOVED it! please try those out and try to tell me otherwise read more

Beware if you have allergies. They do not budge on their "no substitutions" rule for allergies. Which was fine because I ate my husband's shellfish rolls. The issue was we explicitly told them my husband has a shellfish allergy. At the end of the meal they brought out a dessert looking bite ("tamagoyaki") and did not explain what it was, and walked away. My husband took a bite and then asked somebody what it was. It has SHRIMP. I can't say we trust this place enough to return. It was our first and only visit. read more

Hando - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service was excellent, we had AB. Drinks were awesome, atmosphere was great. Hand rolls were okay, food was good but not the best. Definitely fun to go with your friends during happy hour. read more

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Their Sushi made my stomach sound like the beginning of "crew love by Drake. " never coming back. Expensive snack. read more

Hando - "TINY" AHH ROLL SCAM!!! $18(for 3 of these) + Uncle Sam Also order Beef Skewers. Get ready to chew on PURE FAT. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by here for a weekday lunch and found the service to be speedy and excellent. We started the meal with a hand towel and ended with a little dessert courtesy of the team! It's not your typical suburban sushi stop. The majority of the menu was hand rolls and I loved that they had pre-set menus for those who are indecisive. My favorite was probably the blue crab. FWIW there is a separate lunch menu that comes with a few extras like salad. We were hungry and got a little something from the whole menu. I really liked the skewers since they reminded me of izakaya in Japan! Funny enough I loved the combo of the pork belly one but hated the sous vide texture; it was just a little too melty and I wanted more crispy crunchy, but the pairing with pineapple was so yummy. Definitely try this spot out! read more

Great go to for good handroll sushi. Ambiance is great and styling fits the mood. Limited seats and parking can be a pain, but fairly common in some areas of the heights. Service is good. Highly recommend any specials or their oyster roll. read more

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The food was amazing, and service was attentive! If you've never had hand rolls, they bring your food one at a time, and they won't bring you a new roll until you've eaten the last one. Everything I ate tasted super fresh, and was seasoned beautifully. I especially loved the eel hand-roll, the eel was freshly cooked and really tender. The atmosphere was a little hectic, with the bar area in the middle of the sushi roll/hand-roll prep area, so it sometimes felt like the waiters were having to elbow each other aside to serve the guests. But everyone behind the counter was super pleasant and professional. They are located in a small strip mall, and have a small parking lot. I was fortunate to get a spot, but you may have to street parking when all the businesses are busy. read more

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Went for Houston Restaurant Week and found this place to be a gem. The special was a great deal. The shrimp karaage was good but the pineapple dipping sauce was the real show. Lamb skewers were tender and juicy, I could eat a whole plate. I enjoyed the 3 hand rolls I got as well. The staff was very attentive. The food comes quickly here and with limited space I was overwhelmed with plates fast. I was so full I left half a roll at the end of my meal and the waiter checked to make sure there was nothing wrong with my last roll, which I appreciated. There is a small lot out front and street parking nearby. Come hungry!! read more

The drinks! This ube drink was one of our favorites. I was going into this restaurant thinking I would get handies' like sushi but it didn't quite meet expectations but worth a try because of the drinks and ambience. read more

Hando - Ube drink - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Been here several times and always enjoyed the handrolls I've tried - from tuna to salmon to ocean trout to soft shell crab, they are all made artfully, efficiently, and are presented with warm body-temperature rice (as it should be). Their HH is also very good - the house cocktails are half off. For HH food, I recommend wasabi shumai and shrimp kakiage. The geso karaage (like calamari) was also excellent! For drinks, the audacity (mezcal base) and sweet gin music (gin base) come in cute fish-shaped cups and are also tasty. The everything's lychee keen is on the lighter, sweeter side. Ambiance is clean and simple. Service is friendly. There is limited parking out front in the lot but more to be found street-side. read more

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The only downside is it's a little pricey for the amount of food that you get, but exceptionally high quality and tasty! It is walk-in only and be prepared to sit around the bar where they will place your food on the wood tray in front of you. They start you off with a warm towel for you hands, so that is a nice touch. There is a little speakeasy bar connected to it that makes excellent cocktails that you can order from your seat. They also have all these really unique sakes in a can. I would recommend and I would likely go back. Follow me on my way to Foodietown! http://britneygfoodie.yelp.com read more

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I never miss an opportunity to come eat here whether with a friend or solo. You can order by sets or a la carte whatever your heart desires. They also have a happy hour from 3-6pm daily which includes half off drinks and some varying appetizers. Their ika geso is so good! Some of my favorite hand rolls are the toro, blue crab, lobster, and fried oyster. Their spicy tuna is pretty good too and definitely has a kick that I love. Depending on the time of day this spot can get pretty busy or may be chill. I try to visit during the week rather than the weekend but I mean when they cravings hit you can't be choosy. They also have Kanpai club next door with curated drinks and bites. If you haven't tried them yet you should! read more

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I had a great experience at Hando's happy hour. The vibe was speakeasy, good music. Got a little crowded as time passed. Service was quick but not that personable probably because it was busy. I ordered the Shibuya Roll Call, I loved the ginger beer. The drink was on point and the apps were delicious too. Apps ordered - Curry Croquettes, Geso Karaage, Crisp Nori Chips, and Wasabi Shumai. All had good favor and prepared well. read more

Hando - Geso Karaage - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had a pleasant experience at the restaurant. Ordered a cocktail and a couple rolls. Overall, the most impressive thing was the interior design. There is limited seating but everyone's sits around the kitchen prep area (which is very common of Japanese sushi restaurants), and the chefs prepare the rolls right in front of you and serve it fresh. I got a salmon and yellowtail roll. Rice cooked perfectly, could probably use some more fish but overall good. The rolls are relatively small so you may need around 5 rolls to feel satiated. By the way, there is a small hand towel in a small sauce dish. It loooks like a mint but all you have to do is add water and it grows into a towel! At the end, they serve you a sweet tamago dessert. Overall, the food was good. read more

Hando - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Tried Hando for HRW 2020! It's been on my wishlist for a while so I was super excited to try what they had. I love wagyu SO MUCH lol so I was stoked to see their menu. I got the wagyu gyoza as 1st course and for the 2nd course, the 12 hour sous vide wagyu teriyaki with sushi rice for takeout. Wagyu gyoza was 3 pieces. The actual wagyu itself was pretty dry. Though it was tasty, I felt like the overall experience wasn't something to write home about & drive over an hour for. I had my friend try a piece & they thought it was chicken, because it was missing that classic, buttery, melt in your mouth signature experience. The wagyu teriyaki has great portions but was also pretty okay. The teriyaki breading overpowered the actual wagyu itself. I felt like it could be confused for any other teriyaki meat. I enjoyed the sushi rice & pickled ginger though. I just wish they didn't overdo it with the breading so I could appreciate their hard work with the sous vide! Kind of disappointed, but willing to try Hando again at another time. Maybe I will look into their hand rolls, which is what they're truly known for instead. read more

Hando - Wagyu Gyoza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Favorite hand rolls in Houston! The quality of the fish and all the textures chosen with each fish are incredible. One of my favorite lychee martinis also. Obsessed with their yellowtail roll. They always have fun specials that are worth trying! Quick service and very attentive crew. Small, close seated atmosphere. Get there early on weekend nights to avoid wait time! read more

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This was good and now isn't .. welcome to houston friends I guess they didn't evolve. Wagu dumplings weren't good. Fish smelled verye strong. It's not what itt used to be sadly read more

Hando - Mushroom roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I use to love LOVE this place when it first opened and in subsequent years. Much has changed. I think what I'd mainly want to mention is portion control. The hand rolls ingredients are not proportional and it's ruining the flavors. Way too much rice. Almost way too much everything. Also service could improve. That's all. read more

3 stars because the parking is fantastic for a restaurant in the heights, and the service was good. Once I got there, I was promptly greeted, and given guidance on what to do while I waited in queue to be seated. Expect wait time to be around 15-30 minutes for 2 people around 6:30 PM on a Saturday evening, because this is not a place where you can have dinner at leisure. The drinks menu has a good selection, however nothing that made me go wow and order a second round. Now, the rolls. Gosh, I was definitely left wanting and underwhelmed in terms of flavour, and the double wrapping of the Nori made it tough to bite through. The scallop and kani rolls fell flat. The delicate flavours of both were lost in the slathering of mayo, and heavy handed rice. I could barely distinguish scallop from the rice, and the kani tasted like shredded mayo. The negi toro: what a shame! The negi (green scallions) to toro ratio was 3:1. All I could taste was negi overpowering the toro. The salmon, spicy tuna, and hamachi rolls were good but not spectacular. They definitely have room for improvement, removing that extra nori and highlighting the integrity of the ingredients without drowning them can make a difference. read more

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I came here for lunch on New Years Day, first restaurant of the new year and decade! It wasn't as busy due to the holiday time. They have a private parking, which is a plus for the Heights, but I could see it being a right t squeeze when it's busier. The outside is very modern and beautifully designed. Once inside, we were directed by the host to grab a piece of paper and pencil on the other side of the restaurant. I was confused on what I was supposed to do. Do I sit or do they seat me? Do I decide what I want to eat first before I'm allowed to sit? So many questions. I then realized they had a sign explaining what to do. Typically when you go to restaurants, they ask if you've been there before and if you say no they explain to you the concept of the restaurant. I definitely think that would have been helpful in this situation. So far, already unimpressed by the customer service. Once we sat down, they offered a complimentary towel. It was a white puck looking thing where they poured warm water on, and it expanded to a towel. I was very amused by this. My S.O. and I each ordered the 5 roll handset for $25 total. In this set, there was toro, yellowtail, scallop, crab, and shrimp katsu. I was actually disappointed that this set does not include salmon, which is a very typical item. Overall, I was very underwhelmed by the food. The scallop was bland, the crab did not blow me away, and all the hand rolls were not tasty at all. I did appreciate the attention to detail where they used an extra piece of nori to tuck the bottom to prevent spillage, but I felt the type of nori they used was too thick and chewy. My jaw literally hurt at the end. The chef and the hostess mentioned that if you wait too long, the seaweed gets harder. So, you're supposed to eat it fast. They also used too much rice in the rolls, so I felt more full than normal. At the end, they gave us a complimentary tamago, but I was too full to enjoy it. Overall, I had high expectations and really wanted to like this place. It is a nice addition to the Heights. I hope they take these points into consideration to improve the restaurant. read more

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Love Hando, a must visit! They have HH daily from 3-6pm, even on weekends! Great spot for date night. This location has an attached cocktail bar called Kanpai club. When you enter Hando, it's on the left, behind the red door. Ordered the ocean trout handroll, curry croquette, and geso karaage. Loved the geso karaage, one of the best fried squid appetizers I've had, the aioli was light and refreshing paired really well with it! The service was great as well, waiter was very attentive and gave us good recs. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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Location, Decor, Ambiance: 5/5 Food & Drink: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Cost: $$ Location, Decor, Ambiance: It's an intimate setting with bar-type seating so you can see them making the hand rolls! I would not recommend coming with a party of more than 4 people otherwise you'll have trouble conversing with everyone and it may be a challenge finding a seat. I do love the fact that they have hooks under the counter top for you to hand jackets or bags! Food & Drink: I LOVE their hand rolls! I would recommend getting 3-4 hand rolls per person. Note that their dishes are not share-able. My recommendations are: Uni Bite (when it's in season; late fall through winter), Blue Crab, and Ocean Trout. Their fish was fresh and the ingredients blend well together with nothing being too overpowering. While many people like the Fried Oyster, I didn't love it. I didn't hate it either but I preferred the fresh seafood. Service: Service was fast and they were really nice. However, they mixed up the orders for me and my friends a couple times while we were there. Cost: I find the cost reasonable and even their Uni and market price was very fair. read more

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Good place for handrolls but a bit expensive and the service isn't that great. PARKING: there's a lot out front with a decent number of spots SERVICE: a little bit standoffish and unfriendly. The employees were just kind of gossiping and lofting around in the corner and were not that interactive with us. FOOD: we got one of the sets which came with a toro handroll, crab handrool, shrimp katsu, and some other flavors. Overall it was pretty good and reasonably priced! The brussels sprouts with the bonito flakes were also good. read more

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I had a great experience here and everyone was friendly and helpful. I was greeted upon arrival and the staff mentioned to grab a menu and pencil and have a seat anywhere at the bar. There's only bar seating FYI. I asked for recommendations for cocktail beverages based on my preference and they created a version of what was on their menu since there were certain things such as jalapeños and lavender that I did not care for in a cocktail. I had a version of the Little Death which was great, and I really enjoyed it. It consisted of Gin, Cognac, Aguafaba (chickpea water), lemon, and replaced Lavender for bitters. I decided to try the 5 set handroll and the Santa Barbra Uni bites. Everything was great and I would say the crab and shrimp Katsu were my favorite. It was also my friend's birthday, and the chef allowed us to try the tamago which was different from anywhere else I had. It was almost like biting into a cake. The texture was so light, airy, and fluffy. Great way to end the meal. Loved the food and service, and I felt like the prices were also reasonable. Definitely will be recommending to my friends and family. read more

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Loved going here. The whole experience is so intimate. Everyone there was so friendly and knowledgeable. The service was quick and they make your rolls right in front of you. For the food, everything was pretty much amazing. My favorite had to be the scallop hand rolls. I got it both ways, spicy and not. Both amazing!! Oh and I got several negitoro rolls. They were so addictive!! read more

Hando - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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