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    Izakaya Hi

    4.4 (550 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nancy R.

    I'm so happy to have found this place down the street from my job! Found it on Google, decided to try it for a birthday lunch for my daughter. I contacted the restaurant ahead of time for a question and the host was so helpful and kind. Upon arriving, the restaurant was very clean and quite; service was prompt and extremely accommodating! It was not very busy, not sure why for a Friday but the food was perfect! Our server, Tom was absolutely the BEST; he made our lunch fun and was still very good at his job! Thank you so much for the great food, the kind staff; we will absolutely be coming back! We tried a variety of items such as the spicy edamame, katsu, the angry bird sushi and the Osaka roll...all very good! Thank you!!

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    Abbey M.

    I was in the area and needed to pick up dinner for the family. Sushi is one of every one's favorite so I pulled into the parking lot, made an online order for everyone and went inside to pick up. Food was good, portions are big, and service was fast & professional!!

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    Connie G.

    The service could be a little better but in all wasn't that bad. (the waitress we had was a little bit slow that's all.) The shaggy roll and the La La roll was definitely delicious.

    King Salmon Nigiri 2pcs and Viking Roll so yum, melts in your mouth!
    Nisha E.

    Honestly such a YUM sushi spot! Came here twice for lunch! The staff are so friendly, and the rolls are GORGEOUS and sooo delicious. The inside is beautifully decorated. Don't let the outside strip mall vibe fool you, it's very clean inside, and the food is FRESH! The king salmon nigiri melts in your mouth The Spicy Toro Maki is to die for (reason why I came back the second time) The Viking roll was ALOT like delicious but it was a mouth full I have an idea of what rolls I want to try next! Thanks y'all!

    Mimi X.

    I wasn't expecting the ambiance to look very aesthetic and cozy. Staff was nice and helpful. The food was affordable and had lots of options. I honestly was not expecting a 5 star rating out of me today. Sushi was immaculate and fresh. The rolls we ordered were delicious. My favorite of today were the viking roll my sister ordered. Their basic rolls are tasty too. Definitely will return to try their other menu items like the poke and noodles.

    Top left: Unaju, right: Fried Brussels Sprouts, bottom: Omurice
    Shannyn Q.

    This was not my first time visiting Izakaya Hi. There's a reason why I keep coming back. The food is always delicious and affordable, the servers are friendly and attentive, and the space is very clean and spacious. They even have karaoke rooms available! It's a great place for tapas and sushi.

    Jason Z.

    Was looking for a sushi spot to try in the area and nothing really came up besides the usual Izakaya Wa (on Boheme). I'm not sure what affiliation (if any) that Izakaya Hi has to that one but it was one of the higher reviewed spots around here. Located on Westheimer is a sleepy looking plaza; there's plenty of parking out front. The interior is very clean and spacious and very empty for lunch service. Immediately it looked like fusion was going to be more out front than the extremely authentic vibe, which is fine. Service was great, our server was very friendly. The menu is huge. Like walls of text and pages of front and back. There's probably over 30 rolls alone, which are somewhat all similar and somewhat all different in one regard or another. There's also Japanese, Korean, robata, and other Japanese diner foods; the menu felt slightly overwhelming. We got brussel sprouts, takoyaki, and some yellowtail sashimi for apps. I was not a fan of their brussel sprouts; they looked great but their sauce was lacking and I expected some kind of a sweet and sour soy based sauce to go with it. The takoyaki lacked the tako part and was 99% batter. The Kewpie mayo was also just a fat line squeeze from the bottle which reminded me a bit of the Halal Guys white sauce experience. The yellowtail sashimi plate had good flavor but the knife work on the hamachi was a bit interesting; thick and uneven slices on all 7-8 slices of fish. We got a couple of the rolls recommended (Lollipop roll and I can't remember the other one exactly). They were definitely a fusion style and were fine. We got some nigiri to round out the meal; akami, chutoro, scallop, red snapper, foie gras, uni, and unagi. The tuna tasted fresh, the scallop was solid was well but the chopped scallop mix sauce could use a bit of work; maybe a spice element or acidic element to help it out. The foie gras was probably the best thing in our meal; it came with a quail egg cooked perfectly over easy and was A1. The uni was west coast uni and was fresh and tasty. Overall, is this the most authentic spot or high end sushi joint ever? No, but if you choose and order carefully, you can definitely have a delicious meal in an area of town with limited sushi options. We had some hits, some misses, and some meh's but if we ordered a bit differently next time, it'll definitely be 4/5 for flavor instead of a 3.5/5. The menu is huge and overwhelming and I would recommend slimming it down to make inventory count more manageable and class up the menu a bit.

    Emily K.

    We visited Izakaya Hi for lunch recently and had a great first experience. My husband and I shared the shrimp tempura, spicy salmon roll, and curry rice with pork Katsu. It was the perfect amount of food for a filling lunch, and everything was delicious! The salmon tasted very fresh. My favorite dish would have to be the curry rice, which was so flavorful and went so well with the crispy pork Katsu. The service and ambiance were great as well. We hope to go back soon!

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    Allison L.

    Great ambiance, food, & service! Looking for sushi in this area, I found Izakaya Hi on Westheimer with over 1000 pictures. I was pleasantly surprised that it was not crowded, however I did visit at 4pm on a Sunday afternoon, so it makes sense it's not crowded on a Sunday before the school week. Greeted promptly and I chose to sit at the bar, there was one other couple at the bar, enjoying their experience. I chose a glass of Salon blanc,Goyza, spicy edamame to start. I was looking for a Maki roll and was thinking I would order Godzilla, Hawaiian, or Osaka roll. I ended up with the August special Re-Mix Roll!

    Calamari Tempura - what's left of it!
    Alice H.

    Still frequent this place and it's consistently good! Our favorites these days are the calamari tempura, Korean bbq short ribs, and the beef soft tofu stew. All 5+/5 and must try!! The calamari is nothing like the rings you'd usually expect. They're delicately fried little pieces and still tender. Paired with a sweet/spicy sauce and I gobble this up every time. The short ribs come out on a sizzling plate and is a meal in itself. The flavor and tenderness of the meat makes this a winner. Then the beef soft tofu pot... great when you're craving something piping hot. It comes out boiling and is great on rice. Note it is a bit spicy but just in the tolerable range for me. Tofu super soft and plenty of beef. Service is still great and the place is always clean.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Tiffini D.

    3.5 stars! I had hi hopes for this place. I see it promoted on yelp and I've seen insta foodies post about it, so one Friday I popped in at lunchtime. There is outdoor seating as well as plenty inside, and a bunch of people eating on their break from work. My server was attentive and provided recommendations, and I settled on the takoyaki and the chicken teriyaki bento. Sadly, the takoyaki tasted like it was not made fresh and wasn't warm so the bonito flakes didn't dance. I've definitely tasted much better. The bento came and was a good amount for the price, but the rice was a bit too undercooked and the gyoza again seemed previously frozen. The chicken was good and the salad fresh. It's good for a quick lunch stop or a quick late dinner, but there are too many greater options nearby for me to stop in again anytime soon.

    Shrimp Tempura Roll
    Ambreen K.

    Shaggy dog - 9/10 Shrimp tempura roll - 8.5/10 La la roll - 9/10 One of the better sushi spots ive tried in town. All the rolls were cooked well and flavorful! I would recommend going during their happy hour They have so many menu items to choose from and also have private karaoke rooms!

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    Doc Ev E.

    4.4 borderline trending to 4.5 Comparable to California. Excellent quality and the staff was gracious and attentive when we ordered more. The shashimi was fresh also!

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    Very good sushi. I enjoyed the Viking roll and chicken dumplings. Fresh, good flavor.

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    Had a great experience. Enjoyed several rolls and drinks. Staff very attentive and easy to talk with. Food was tasty and delicious

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    Super fresh sushi. Loved the short ribs. Fun atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Very creative dishes.

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    Do you have a full bar?

    Yes

    What is the karaoke song selection like? Any R&B/pop from 2000 and later?

    Great question: we actually connect a tablet to the TV and use the YouTube app! So your song library is virtually unlimited. ;)

    What, if any, cleaning and safety precautions are being taken for COVID in the karaoke rooms?

    We disinfect all booth seats & backs along with the table. Also we have changed our entire system from a book + remote combination to a single tablet that connects to the tv in order to minimize touched surfaces. We disinfect that tablet and the… Read more

    What is the cost to book the karaoke room?

    $25/hr for the smaller room, $35/hr for the larger room. Full details, promotions, and policies can be viewed on our website: https://www.izakayahi.com/karaoke-rooms

    I was wondering are the karaoke rooms still open at this time?

    Hello, I do apologize, but we are still keeping them closed for safety reasons. Keep an eye on our website for updates!

    Are they good about being able to prepare sushi for people with shellfish allergy? I like the fish and veggie sushi options but have to be very careful the restaurant won't cross contaminate.

    Yes- we accommodate shellfish allergies surprisingly often. The only caveat- you can't have anything fried, because we only have one fryer that shellfish does go into. Just make sure you let your server know that it's an allergy, and we will follow… Read more

    Does this place have happy hour? If so, what days and time?

    We have both regular and reversed Happy Hour! Monday - Friday 4pm-6pm & 9pm-close Saturday… Read more

    How many people will fit in the karaoke room?

    Thank you for the inquiry. Small room: 5-7 people… Read more

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