Nut allergy friendly - The lunch ramen is still safe! As is most of the menu I believe. Parking: Actually quite difficult in the small strip mall lot. Gets very busy during lunch and you might have to wait for someone to come out. Yep, they're all here for Kata. Time to Entree: 7 Minutes We arrived at 1PM on a Friday afternoon without a reservation and got quoted a 20 minute wait for 2 people. That ended up being around 9 minutes wait. Service for the lunch tonkatsu ramen was quick and efficient. The ramen is just as great as I remember. The pork tonkatsu is flame seared and has an excellent charred flavor, very different than normal tonkatsu pork but still melts in your mouth. The broth is flavorful and ginger-forward, but not too salty to where it's overpowering. Great portions of noodles that makes for a satisfying lunch. Kata's ramen still bats for the top 5 in Houston in my book. Always happy to make it back for their lunch when I've got the time. read more

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The food tasted good but nothing was new or exciting. The service was terrible... our waitress (Karen?) was really slow.. also my friend waited almost 45 minutes for a glass of wine. She clearly forgot to ring it in and then brought us the check. We then asked for the glass of wine and she brought it with a revised check. We also never saw a manager during our visit. At the end, we were charged 20% gratuity for a group of 7... seemed strange. Not saying we wouldn't have tipped that but it didn't sit well knowing the service was so bad. read more

Wanted to celebrate my birthday here with my husband and small dog as this restaurant has been on my list since I moved to Houston. But I'm really disappointed by the inconsistency here. Both Yelp and Google list this place as pet-friendly, which is a big reason I chose to call ahead. However, when I spoke to someone on the phone, I was told they are not pet-friendly. It's frustrating when businesses don't keep their information accurate across platforms especially for something as important as whether pets are allowed. Please update your listings so customers know what to expect. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I'm giving one star for misleading information. read more

Kata Robata - Not dog friendly but claims to be dog friendly... - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My family had dinner here last weekend. We had an early dinner so parking was plentiful. The interior is clean but non-descript. The service was very good. I was a bit disappointed with the food given the reviews I had read, especially given that the sushi pricing is very expensive. I would give the food an overall 3.5/5 stars. We had: Octopus Crudo (3/5) - It's thinly sliced octopus from a large tentacle so pretty large circular discs. The "issue" is that the citrus flavors are so overpowering you can't tell at all that you're eating octopus. I will say the flavors weren't bad, just overpowering for the octopus. Ceviche - My daughter ordered this and said it was very good; I did not try. Sushi Sampler (10 pieces / $58) as well as a few add-ons including chu-toro, o-toro and ikura - (3.5/5) - Overall the sushi was okay to pretty good. Nothing outstanding imo. I thought the rice lacked flavor, was textually pretty hard. The fish was pretty good. Spicy Soy Ramen (4/5) - Probably the best dish of the night. Not my favorite ramen in Houston but this was a good dish. Overall, again a bit disappointed given the price point but if you put price aside, okay to pretty good food. read more

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Me and a friend stopped by for a quick lunch. Immediately upon being seated, we were greeted by Tai our server. He was very welcoming and assertive. Throughout our interactions he was very vocal about his opinions of the menu and suggestions but could be heard having some disagreements with other tables and staff which was a bit concerning. Our food came out very quickly and was pretty good, but nothing to write home about. I have heard since visiting they are more known for other dishes besides sushi so will definitely try these next time. read more

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Katsu sando - people seem to rave about this but we thought it was just okay. This seemed like similar sous vide style as the skewer but the skewer was much better Wagyu skewer - yum! Duck cold noodles - okay Scallop Foie nigiri - yes! So good and would order again read more

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Nothing was super bad but I was also not impressed with the meal, especially given the higher end prices. The chili oil dumplings with the sauce in a pipette looks cool but is kinda gimmicky. Black pepper salmon nigiri was great as it should be. One of the rolls with the eel sauce on top (I forget the name) was too salty for my liking, which is a shame because I really like eel. read more

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Favorite meal of our entire trip. Went with a group of 6 and ordered the perfect amount of food. Most things are shareable. The menu leans traditional Japanese and there's something for everyone. I was blown away with every single dish we had. Highlights: -the nigiri sampler was SO tasty and the proportion of fish to rice was perfect. Favorite bites were the roe and fatty tuna -the strawberry shaved ice cream - they ship their ice from Japan which seems the perfect amount of luxuriousness -the beef skewers were seasoned perfectly, cooked to the perfect temperature, and so juicy -the uni chawanmushi - need I say more?! It was such a treat to have with the beautiful piece of uni right on top Service was quick, attentive, and we had a fantastic time. Around 7 it was a packed house! Great vibes for date night, a family dinner, or to bring your parents. The restaurant was spacious and it felt vibrant. Would come back again in a heart beat! read more

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A bunch of people always ask me what's my favorite sushi spot in Houston is. And it's so tough because we have so many amazing options. Kata robata is definitely up there for me! They have been a Houston staple for ages, and their quality always stays consistent. They have such great options to choose from and we love coming here for a special occasion or just a date night. Our favorites to get- - Texas Kobe beef skewers 9/10 - Yuzu marinated salmon sashimi 9/10 - Wagyu katsu sando- 10/10 - Lobster Mac and cheese - 10/10 - Different nigiri- always 10/10 - Tropical spicy tuna roll 8/10 - Texas hamachi roll 9/10 - Rising sun roll I have yet to try their sister restaurant Katami! But I'm excited to go there soon. read more

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Great service, make a rezy!!! Food was amazing. Make a reservation for sure. We went on a Wednesday night and it was packed We split four rolls with us three girls, and it was perfect . My fave was the spicy tuna roll and the Longhorn. The Longhorn was a bit of an OG with some tempura in there. Our server, I forgot his name was very nice. He had glasses.. Separate bathroom, bathrooms for him and her Free parking in front. You start the meal like you do in Japan with a hot wet towel. This is my first time at kata robota , but I'll be back!! The lychee martini was fab tooo, super strong and sweet enough. One of my top places for a lychee tini! read more

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I've heard so many great things about Kata Robata and I'm glad we had an opportunity to check them out. An easy 10/10 experience! Went in during their lunch hours, upon entering I was greeted and informed that tables were being cleaned and prepared. I waited for all of 5 minutes before being seated. Soon after someone dropped off two waters for us. Shortly after that, Thao, our server stopped by to give an overview of the menu. Something she noted was that they were out of many things/food items. Specifically dishes containing lobster. We ordered the following: -Ocean Picante Roll -Miso Cod Bento -Longhorn Roll Honey I will be returning ANY chance I get! Any chance I take! That Longhorn Roll was something serious! Packed with flavor, fresh, and delicious. 20/10. Now as for the Ocean Picante Roll- I enjoyed it, but it wasn't my favorite. I'd give it an 8/10. That's a pretty high rating. Very good regardless. The Miso Cod Bento is served with seaweed salad, agedashi tofu, your choice of chicken teriyaki or chicken karaage, steamed rice, miso soup. And the food was fantastic!! Many people do not like tofu and guess what? I'm not many people. It's lightly fried to perfection! Kata Robata has an ambiance that makes you feel as if you're in an upscale space, yet not too stuffy or over the top. The lighting is perfect and it feels like a cozy meal with someone you love or like. Great for lunch, dinner, happy hour, or a nice date. I'll be returning very soon! read more

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The chefs special sushi was amazing, as was the house salad. Everything came promptly and was beautiful. It's a clean and nice place & the shaved ice was very fun on the dessert menu. read more

I've been to Kata Robata so many times, and it never disappoints. The quality and consistency are just top notch. This time I had the jalapeño hamachi and Yuzu salmon to start. Both were solid, but the salmon really blew me away. Super thin, super flavorful. The tuna and snapper sashimi were fresh and clean, exactly what you would expect. I tried the Texas Hamachi roll too, which was good but kind of overlapped flavor wise with the hamachi starter. Next time I'll probably pick one or the other. The Rising Sun roll was fine, but the Caribbean roll with lobster? Easily the winner. Don't forget to try their skewers as well! I also love that their rolls aren't drowning in sauce because you can actually taste the fish. All in all, another great meal. I'll definitely be back!! read more

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What great spot. We normally get sushi at MF sushi but were recommended to try Kata and we are glad we did. A great menu, high quality food and a very relaxing setting. read more

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The ramen was light but rich in flavors. I did not get bloated from it which was a pleasant surprise. The seafood platter was so good. Everything melts in your mouth. My favorite was the fatty tuna omg it was hands down the best part of the seafood platter. The dessert was huge. My friend and I couldn't finish it and it was so good. There was different layer in the dessert it's not your typical bingsu. I still think about it till this day read more

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Came with my coworkers -- a party of 7 -- to celebrate a birthday and a new job. We called the morning of to make a reservation, and I'm glad we did because the place was packed for Friday lunch. Highly recommend booking ahead. Their lunch menu is such a good deal for the quality you get, and it even comes with a bowl of miso soup. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but there's street parking behind the restaurant if you circle around. Overall, great spot for a group lunch. read more

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The food was amazing as last time, the only difference is we ordered a umi appetizer and as someone who usually doesn't like custard it was really light and easy! The servers were pretty fast and communicative about wait times;however, there's construction going on right now as of 1/2026 so be weary if you're wanting to come during peak hours, due to less seating being available temporarily. read more

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I was craving sushi while I was home in Texas and my friend suggested Kata Robata. He said the sushi was very traditional Japanese so I was very keen on trying it. For a Sunday lunch, this place was pretty bustling but we were still able to score a walk-in table. We both started with a miso soup and shared the Wagyu beef skewers (at his insistence) which had been cooked sous vide for 24 hours -- I highly recommend those! The meat was so tender and full of juiciness, barely any chewing required. It only comes with 2 skewers per order FYI. The miso soup was lacking for me as I expected a lot more umami flavor. Could definitely use more miso! For mains, I definitely wanted sushi. Some of the rolls looked good, but I was very keen on having nigiri as this is the best way to test if a Japanese restaurant is really good or not. I finally decided on the nigiri sushi platter, which was delicious. It comes with 10 pieces and either a cut tuna or salmon roll. I don't remember all the pieces but there was definitely salmon, fatty tuna, mackerel, kanpachi, scallop and unagi. The chutoro fatty tuna melted in my mouth. The tuna roll that came with the platter I found bland but the nigiri pieces are really where my mouth was the happiest. I highly recommend getting any of the nigiri pieces. The pieces are prepared traditionally in that they do place wasabi under the fish on top of the rice. Overall, would definitely come back for the nigiri sushi! read more

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no reservation - came right when they opened - the restaurant started to fill up fast after 30 min. the only dish that really stood out was the side salad of the duck breast. so yummyyyy! duck was a bit lacking flavor and dry. other dishes was just okay (could get better for a more competitive price) service was good though - they are super staffed (always filling out water and cleaning out the table) interior decor was alright - didn't feel like we were in a fancy place read more

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I will now need to come eat here every time I come to Houston, that's how amazing this meal was! Everything from the service to the quality of food was perfect. Food came out relatively quickly too but they perfectly timed out each course. We came for a late lunch on a Saturday with a reservation and it was still pretty busy. Inside has lots of seating and the back of the restaurant has nice natural lighting. FOOD Peppered tuna - 5/5 so fresh Texas Kobe beef skewers - 6/5 must try, so buttery and flavorful Yuzu salmon sashimi - 4/5 like butter Miso marinated black cod - 5/5 so tender and flavor amazing. Similar to teriyaki flavor Longhorn roll - 6/5 one of my favorite rolls I've ever tried Miso lobster Mac and cheese - 4/5 very good and cheesy. Not too fishy Lobster and crab ramen - 4/5 so delicious, not fishy. Broth had a yummy peanut taste to it, noodles were perfect. Not much crab meat and the pieces were small. Fully recommend ordering everything above! DESSERT Shaved ice desserts (can't remember the name) - 3.5/5 tasty but not sure it's worth the price. It's a fun dessert to experience and there's ice cream at the bottom of it once you eat most of the top. Green tea cheesecake 3/5 - more of a cake than a cheesecake but tasty A must try in Houston! read more

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I had another wonderful experience at kata robata! I had called for a reservation for 4 about a week prior to dining on a Monday at 645pm. I did have to wait about 5 minutes to be seated because the hostess was busy on the phone. I dined with a couple friends and we tried a few new dishes. The ceviche was alright, the miso cod was incredible, and the lobster & crab ramen was a nice addition to the meal. We also tried the barracuda nigiri from the specialty menu and that was to die for. I was so excited to see barracuda on the menu! I also ordered the Kobe beef skewers and the kakuni pork belly - both of which were incredible. Overall the vibes were great and the service was kind once again. read more

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Good: - Wagyu and the toro was great. - Server was attentive and the staff was friendly. - Interior was clean and spaced out. Bad: - I forget what roll but it had more rice than fish. - wasabi was watered down. In my opinion, you can't miss with little things like this when changing a premium. Overall: I would say this is one of the better places for sushi in houston. read more

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Incredible experience, from the food to the service, everything was standout! We ordered randomly but every single item was superb. A little on the pricier side (definitely more of a splurge night for us), but for the quality and consistency I think this spot delivers better value than a lot of the other sushi spots in Houston Highlights of the meal as below, but not a single item missed the mark and I would 100% eat here again. Texas Kobe Skewers: melt in your mouth, literally the softest steak I've ever had, I could have had 10 of these easily Fish: we ordered peppercorn tuna, o-toro, yellowtail and sea bream sashimi. Every single piece was so fresh and light, the sea bream was our consensus favorite Chocolate bread pudding - a lighter version of a banana's foster with a nutty toasted rice ice cream on top, superb finish to the night! read more

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Kata Robata was my first real venture into "nice" sushi, and it completely set the bar. It's one of those spots that just never misses, from the ramen and the Japanese sando to the oysters and of course the sushi itself, everything lands perfectly. Over time it's become clear why people call it a Houston staple. The food is consistently excellent, the menu is creative without being over the top, and it's always worth the visit. If the ambiance isn't quite your vibe, their sister restaurant Katami offers a different atmosphere with the same dedication to quality. Either way, you can't go wrong. read more

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So Hubby's birthday is 12/25 and we decided to celebrate early. After logging on to our American Express Platinum Account, and after registering our Resy Account, we decided to eat at Kata Robata and this place did not disappoint!! Hubby decided on Sushi and this place had all the right options. Not to mention the ambiance and service were great!! We ordered a Coke and Coke Zero along with some waters and lemon. For starters we ordered the pork belly papaya salad along with the Wagyu skewers that were "melt in your mouth, delicious!" For dinner, Hubby ordered the CHIRASHI (priced at $63) which consisted of eleven types of fresh sashimi over sushi rice. I also ordered two tako sushi (grilled octopus), one tamago sushi (egg sushi), two uni (sea urchin) sushi, one ikura (large fish egg roe) and two tobiko (smaller fish egg roe). Hubby shared with me that the CHIRASHI platter he chose was delicious and fresh. He eats a lot of Hawaiian poke and to me has been a bit of a fish/sashimi/poke/sushi connoisseur. As far as the sushi I had ordered, the uni was super fresh and delicious. I've had uni from other places in Hawaii, like Genki Sushi or Kuru Kuru Sushi and this by far was a much more delicate, light and refreshing uni I've had. The tako was nicely grilled and had a thick yet tender texture. The Ikura and Tobiko were slightly salty and quite refreshing while the tamago was fluffy and airy, and all pairing nicely with the sushi rice. I think the only issue I had was adding too much wasabi to each sushi piece. But utilizing the ginger helped balance out the heat from the wasabi. Dinner was delicious and we were delighted that our waitress shared with Hubby that he was able to pick an option of desserts since it was his birthday...which was complimentary. He ended up choosing the banana crème brûlée which was smooth and creamy. We had an amazing night and were able to spend some quality time at a great restaurant!! We would recommend this place as a 10 out of ten!!! And will be back before the new year!!! Thank you again for the great service and for making Hubby's birthday memorable!!! read more

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yum yum. I can't believe it's taken me this long to try Kata, but I'm sooo happy I did. it's a new fave. I came here for lunch on a day I happened to have off. We were easily seated at the bar. It would have been a wait for an actual table. We ordered the chirashi bowl and the sushi plate. Both were so good that I didn't want the meal to end. I'm already looking forward to my next visit :') read more

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We visited Kata Robata on a Saturday night around 6pm and experienced a 30-40 minute wait for a party of two. It's a busy restaurant, so I would recommend making a reservation beforehand. We were seated at the sushi bar and thus we were treated to front row seats to all of the action! We ordered the Chirashi, Toro & Ikura Roll, Texas Wagyu Beef Skewer, Wagyu Katsu Sando, and Green Tea Souffle Cheesecake and everything was excellent. Yes, the prices are on the higher side but the quality and service are also on the higher side. All of the fish featured in the chirashi bowl were fresh and melted in your mouth--perhaps a slightly more generous portion and I would order this for takeout regularly. The Toro & Ikura roll was a personal favorite of mine and recalled many memories of eating sushi in Tokyo. Fatty tuna, takuan (pickled radish), and shiso leaf is such a classic combination and always tastes great! The beef items were also very, very good but not my favorite. Since both of the beef dishes that we ordered featured wagyu, both are very fatty. I found that both items were a bit too fatty and rich for my taste. Would I order these items again though--absolutely yes. My future strategy would probably be to order beef skewers, eat a small amount fresh, and then take the rest home to slowly savor over the course of the week. Dessert is not something that I always order, but seeing some of my friends' reviews mention the green tea souffle cheesecake made it something we could not miss. And the green tea souffle cheesecake did not miss. The cheesecake itself was rich yet light, airy, fluffy, and not too sweet with great green tea flavor. It is served with red bean ice cream and buckwheat crumble which I would pay for on its own--so good. Service is fast, friendly, and helpful--perfect for the smart casual vibe of Kata Robata. I am usually skeptical of very popular restaurants with mid-high prices, but I was very pleasantly surprised. Will be back! read more

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Visited on a Saturday during lunch. Wasn't too busy, short wait time to be seated with no prior reservation. Bathroom was also fresh and clean. I Ordered a Mexican 76 which was good. The seafood ramen was delish!!! The Caribbean Roll was fresh and flavorful. Great service as our waiter was patient and helped me pick from the menu. I've ordered carry out 3 times since my initial visit and each time the food is good! read more

Holy smokes. Amazing. From service to every single thing we ordered. Mushrooms, kabobs, ramen, rolls, and green tea cheesecake. All was incredible read more

Visiting with family in Houston who are big foodies. Of all the great places they turned me on to, Kata Robata was the bomb. A week later and I am still thinking about it... Since they took charge of ordering the food, I can't tell you exactly what dishes we had, but it was a large assortment of various kinds of sushi and nigiri, enough to feed six people. Every single dish - from the simple to the sophisticated - was absolutely delicious, so I think you cannot go wrong here. I said it was enough to feed six people, but maybe I am wrong about that - every single piece was eaten, and I think we probably could have kept going, it was so damn good. I've heard the fish is flown in from Japan several times a week, but even the soy sauce was something special. A must visit if you are in Houston. read more

I enjoy Kata but the last two times I've gone they were out of items shown on line. The first time was lobster ramen the next time I went @11:45 they were out of the oxtail ramen. My advice is to check before going if you're looking forward to something in particular. read more

Did I discover my new favorite sushi spot? Yes. I always pass by this plaza at River Oaks and I'm so happy I finally made a reservation to go. Ordered: - Hamachi & Jalapeno Sashimi 5/5 - clean and delicious. I'm going to pour the yuzu olive oil sauce in my soy sauce plate next time. So yum! - Wagyu Skewers 1000/5 (when I order this again, I'm getting a side of rice) - fatty, juicy, nice grill marks, sweet sauce - Toro and Ikura roll 5/5 - simple roll with toro and pickled radish on the inside and the ikura was the nice salty complement to the roll, no need for too much soy sauce. - Octopus with oyster mushrooms and yuzukosho vinaigrette 2.5/5 - this dish is begging for some acidity. I squeezed my lemon from my drink over the octopus and it was much butter. The octopus was quite salty and needed another component to balance it out. The vinaigrette tasted like kewpie mayo. - Peppercorn Tuna nigiri 4/5 - Standard nigiri. Nice pepper crust for added texture. - Tropical Spicy Tuna 4/5 - This roll was very good, but very one note for me. All the components were very soft and everything melted in my mouth altogether. - Green tea cheesecake souffle & red bean ice cream 5/5 - the cheesecake was a bit salty but paired nicely with the red bean ice cream. The ice cream was not as creamy as I expected, with larger ice crystals making it a more icy mouthfeel than creamy. The service was excellent. My water cup was never empty for more than 5 minutes. The plates were cleared very quickly as well and very respectfully as well. read more

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Kata Robata is an exceptional Japanese restaurant which mixes the very traditional to some fun, modern flavors. Brian, our waiter, guided us through our culinary adventure. He was attentive and made great recommendations. I went with Omakase of 2 rounds of sashimi and 3 rounds of nigiri. I'm a fairly seasoned consumer of both, and was surprised by getting several different tastes of Japanese fish that I had never tried. The chef's were quite skilled, and served artisan bites. We wrapped up with a very non traditional dessert, blueberry cake with homemade earl grey ice cream - it was just yum. read more

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The longhorn roll was good but nothing you can't find in another restaurant. The salmon roll (not depicted in the pictures) however tasted very fresh, which does set Kata apart from other places. The desserts were the highlight of the visit. The chocolate pudding with ice cream combination was so very delicious, would definitely return for it. read more

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This was our first time here. We heard good things about it, so we scheduled over a month in advance for my wife's birthday dinner. However we were so disappointed. We were under the impression this was a classy place like Uchi. We got there and they sat us next to this rowdy table. They did move to the back which was a little quieter, but the server was very inattentive. It took 30 minutes to get drinks. We did an appetizer but took another 30 minutes to get to our first sushi dish. He said he would help us with the menu but never really gave us the attention. The food was mediocre. We could have gotten the same quality at another restaurant cheaper and with better service. Maybe our expectations were too high. We should have gone to Uchi. So much classier restaurant with impeccable service. One and done. read more

For people who is looking for the quiet and romantic dinner, this is the place. This place is so quiet in the back area. However if you are sitting in the front area of the restaurant, then it will be a little nosy. I was very lucky and was able to be seated in the back of the restaurant. Service is wonderful due to the attentiveness of the staff. The food is a good balance of clean and refreshing. However some dishes do you have a deep and warm quality to it. For all the romantic couples out there try it out read more

Kata Robata never fails. The only thing it might fail on is parking during lunch but there are streets around it and across from you can park, just have to walk. If you go for lunch, go before 12 and make a reservation. Excellent service and quiet enough to have a conversation. read more

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My absolute favorite restaurant in all of Houston. I could honestly eat here everyday and never get tired of it. I can't even recommend specific menu items because they're all so good. I always get the Mac and cheese (if the lobster doesn't do anything for you, you can get it without for like $10) the wagyu sando and frequently try the specials the offer. One of my all time favorite bites is the scallop foie gras nigiri. The ramen is also good!! I love Kata Robata even better than the sister restaurant Katami. It's a better price point and same high quality of food. read more

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Always come to Kata when I'm in Houston! The Kobe beef skewers are a must. I had the salmon, scallop and yellowtail nigiri. I asked the waiter if they could dress up the nigiri (omakase style) and he said yes, which was awesome. Love this place! read more

Kata Robata - Salmon, yellowtail, scallop nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kata is well known in Houston. They're already established a name for themselves as the best if not, one of the best sushi restaurants in Houston, Texas. The Service is top-notch from the hostess, to the servers, to the expediters. our server was Thai Van and this is the second time he served us. He was fantastic and had a nice little birthday message for my daughter. The ambiance is nice. Traditional japanese feel. Now to the best part, the food. There is a reason they are well known throughout Houston. The food is amazing and unmatched.. We loved everything on the menu that day. The only disappointment is they were out of red meat so no Wagyu Sando and no Wagyu Skewers, which we love there. Top items to try: scallop and foie gras nigiri all sashimi yellowtail and quail egg matcha dessert bread pudding dessert the desserts are a must try!! i gave it a 4 because they were out of our favorite dishes read more

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