Always enjoy the fresh food and atmosphere of Izakaya Hi! When eating sushi it mush be fresh and delicious and Izakaya Hi always does this. Also their fried rice dishes are amazing. Have tried some of the specially drinks and have found Sakai to be better than expected. Try Izakaya Hi special added experience of a private room to sing karaoke! read more

Lots of interesting sushi rolls on their menu! I myself tried their spicy toro maki. Pretty good and well priced... our server said it was his favorite roll to order. Good contrast of chewy textures from the rice and fish with the crispy tempura shrimp. Not too overwhelmingly saucy which is a gripe I have with other sushi rolls. The fried Brussel sprouts were cooked well and indeed crispy and savory. I tried a bit of the Osaka Roll and that is a good option as well if you're a fan of torched salmon. Our server was super friendly and checked in on us often. Overall, a solid spot for sushi in this neighborhood. read more

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We have gone here 3 or 4 times now when visiting friends in the area, and are always happy. The hamachi sashimi is fresh and tender, and we also enjoy the spicy tuna and spider rolls. The place itself is bright and clean and service is friendly. It's a solid choice for sushi in the area. read more

Izakaya Hi - Spicy tuna rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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!! read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Izakaya Hi - Top left: Unaju, right: Fried Brussels Sprouts, bottom: Omurice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

Izakaya Hi - Calamari Tempura - what's left of it! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

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. read more

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I have passed this restaurant so many times and always wanted to stop... finally did today after a long well needed adémame fix. Everything was absolutely amazing. From the service, to cocktails, food... Lyda, was my server and she was attentive and made great drinks... she also took my shellfish allergy seriously and requested my food to be separated. Not to mention the prices!!! Oh, they also have karaoke rooms and the ambience is so chilled. I have found my new spot! read more

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! read more

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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

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! read more

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Izaka Hi offers an excellent happy hour from Monday through Thursday (3-6 PM, 8:30 PM to close), Friday (3-6 PM, 9:30 PM to close), and Saturday (9:30 PM to close). The happy hour menu includes a good selection of appetizers, drinks, Nigiri, and Maki. During our visit, Edyn was our server and she did an outstanding job. We ordered the miso soup, seaweed salad, takoyaki, and calamari tempura. We also split a maki combo, choosing shrimp tempura, spicy California, spicy salmon, and salmon avocado rolls (the last one wasn't on the happy hour menu). Everything was delicious! The atmosphere during happy hour is clean and not too busy, making it an aesthetically pleasing spot. We come here regularly, and it never disappoints. read more

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Where do I start! The food, staff and ambiance is EVERYTHING! James, one of the supervisors, is top tier! A man who wears many hats! I am a small business owner and understand the concept of what is necessary to accomplish customer service. Let me TELL YOU! They encompass that all together! Again, the food is authentic and superb customer service and experience! Please give them a try! Co read more

2024 - HIGHLY RECOMMEND. THIS PLACE HAS GOTTEN SO MUCH BETTER! Food is amazing and so is the staff. The portion sizes are so good for the price. You actually get what you pay for. That's hard to say with a good sushi place. The food is high quality and large portion sizes. My son and I love this place. We always get the salmon sashimi with some gyoza! My son is 8 and could eat anyone out of house and home in sushi. He has no concept of the price as he shovels it in his mouth. I don't mind it's good for him. Great job to the staff and we will be long term customers! read more

I love finding local spots that just have good food. One of the great things about this place is I don't have to fight traffic to go into town for Japanese good. This is a great place to just help that craving. Another great thing about this place is the variety of food they have. Outside of their sushi, they have a plethora of dishes for those who may not be the biggest sushi enthusiast but want to still join their friends. I went there for lunch and actually ordered the omurice which was quite delicious. The portion was huge and lasted me for 3 meals! I will notate that this is not the pocket egg omurice, but more of the flower/twister style for the egg. The rice was a bit stew-y which I love, but some may say it's a bit too much liquid. I also ordered the takoyaki as an appetizer which wasn't too bad. They also have bento boxes which our table ordered and that was a good deal as well since they give you a lot of protein. The service was pretty great. They were attentive and friendly. Overall they got our orders and food out in a timely manner. The atmosphere was also nice for lunch. There were people there but it didn't feel stuffy or too crowded. The noise level was appropriate as well. They also have an outside patio if it's a nice day and you want to sit outside. I also always appreciate their large parking lot, so you don't have to fight for a spot. read more

Izakaya Hi - Omurice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came for dinner around 9pm and sat on the patio with our dog. Unfortunately the patio can be a bit buggy, so I'd suggest eating indoors if coming in the evening. The food was great! As was the reverse happy hour. We ordered two rolls, the takoyaki, and the croquettes. I'd definitely come back to eat inside. The takoyaki I'd probably pass on. Both rolls we got I liked, but would like to try others that they have. The croquettes were good too, but I'd rather have it with something like a Japanese curry sauce rather than the more Worcestershirey sauce that they offer. Definitely a great option for a reverse happy hour!! read more

Izakaya Hi - Shaggy dog (right) and a special roll they offered that day with fried chicken and guac, actually pretty tasty! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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where do i even start? checked this plate out after some shopping at the seiwa market plaza area, and this place wowed me. the portions are generous and large and keep you full for the price! the ambience was so comforting and staff were so polite and welcoming! they provided alot of information on certain dishes. i tried the chicken yakitori, unagi nigiri, and the tempura shrimp & vegetables bento. all so delectable, so much given. i LOVED it. the yakitori was beyond me, like it was more than just chicken it was juicy and tender and saucy (i picked the spicy one) and just overall delectable. presentation wise as well. the tempura bento was filled with many dishes perfect for its price. it was delish and i loved the multiple dishes i could try, and it all tasted so fresh! unagi was delish and saucy. cant go wrong with it! hope to try the karaoke and omakase next time here! def worth checking out!! read more

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So glad we decided to try this place out. Our server was great. The environment was clean, ambiance was nice and felt relaxed. Food was amazing! We ordered the stuffed crab wontons for appetizer and 3 rolls for dinner. We tried the Shrek roll, crunch California, and hungry roll. All tasted so good and fresh! All the rolls on their menu sounded good and definitely going to try the fried rice next time we go. The couple next to us received a plate and it looked so good from afar. read more

Izakaya Hi - Shrek Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First rate staff working here. Friendly and attentive. The food was all fresh and wonderful. Tried the samurai roll, chicken tempura roll and veggie and shrimp tempura. Zero complaints or criticisms. Highly recommended and will be back again. read more

Dined in on a Thursday at 2:00 pm for a party of three. We were seated immediately. Cute bright place, and they have karaoke rooms. Food was not memorable. It lacked flavor. We ordered: Shrimp tempura: the batter was crispy but way too much, my first bite was all batter, I threw most of the batter away Takoyaki: make sure to request for these to be fried crispier, they were extremely soggy Beef udon: the best dish, great umami flavor Spicy chopped scallop nigiri: I requested not spicy but the waiter said it's pre made spicy, it didn't have any flavor, and came out kind of warm Yellowtail belly nigiri: thick healthy slices Rock n' roll hand roll: the batter in this shrimp was better Spider hand roll: good crispy crab, the roll was filled with crab from top to bottom read more

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Really enjoyed my time here! Food was delicious. Vine was good. The ambiance was just right not fancy but not too casual . Service was solid nothing crazy but just right They also have karaoke so I would be back to try that. read more

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They have happy hour options Lychee martini Poke bowls Rolls Spicy tuna roll is yum Spicy edamame Extensive menu options read more

Reverse happy hour menu was delicious and inexpensive. The menu looks extensive and we plan on returning and exploring outside of the happy hour. Ambiance was cozy and cute. Almost forgot we were in a strip mall on the long stretch of Westheimer. Staff was very nice and attentive. read more

Izakaya Hi - Bar area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Decided to try this restaurant. It was a phenomenal experience. The food tasted amazing and fresh. The sauces were sweet and tangy, go well with the fish. The staff were friendly, and the restaurant was nice and clean. Highly recommend it! read more

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Great food! Enjoyed all the sushi rolls! The spicy Edemame was the best!!! Would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

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

My friends and family come here all the time and love it! The Osaka roll is our favorite - spicy but fresh and so yummy! Service is efficient and the staff is friendly and kind. 5 stars! read more

I am honestly shocked that so many people are rating this place as great. The sashimi both times I have been here (Yes, I gave it another chance) has been old and dry. The yellowtail (which is not literally supposed to be yellow) was actually a true shade of YELLOW and smelt off...WTF?! None of it was impressive. If you want fresh sushi, go elsewhere! read more

This place has great sushi and an excellent happy hour. We ordered Maki, Nigiri, Gyoza, miso soup. Everything was great. Also great service. read more

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One of our go to spots for sushi. The inside vibes are really nice, and they are probably one of the very few places who have Karoake and sushi (I haven't tried their Karoake rooms, but I imagine they are nice given how the main restaurant area looks). Food wise it is always good. I usually get my favorite roll here, which is Shaggy Dog, but I tried the Viking Roll w/o avocado recently and that one was really good to. We also got shrimp chips, which you can only find on their online menu but got it also in the restaurant and those were amazing. Recommend this spot if you are looking for a good sushi place on Westheimer. read more

Izakaya Hi - (Top) Sushi Chips, Viking Roll & Shaggy Dog Roll (Bottom) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hands down! Thee best sushi I've had thus far lol The flavors just slapped me in the face. Oooh omg... Mm Hmm It was hand made fresh on the spot! Ion what it was about that shaggy dog... but scoobie doobie Doo! Lmbo it was the bomb. They also have cream mango soda if you into that, but I'm just stick to what I know. Which is lemonade. I paid roughly around $17 for shaggy and a lemonade. Super glad the wasabi was inside a single pack, verses touching my sushi because I don't eat wasabi. read more

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Great food Great atmosphere I loved the experience I would definitely come back with my family read more