Best sushi in houston. !!!!! Packed house so def make plans to show up early or make a reservation..

There aren't enough great things to say about Kata Robata!! This is a place where we come to for a top quality meal and service. It's definitely a date night go to and for any and all our impromptu date nights and friends gatherings! We love bringing friends here that come from out of town. Everyone always has the best time and leaves raving about the food and service. My all time favorite dish is definitely the waygu sando. You can't go wrong with any sushi selection. It's always super fresh and delicious!! The hot stone bowl fried rice is a group favorite along with the jalapeño hamachi. Kata is must try!! read more

Kata Robata - Waygu sando - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My stable place for sushi craving knowing everything here will be good. Sushi/sashimi here are always fresh and reasonable. For non-sushi friends, i highly recommend the wagyu katsu sando, foie gras chawanmushi, and miso black cod. Ambience is alright as they're always busy, therefore finding a parking is quite hard. read more

Pure bliss. What a beautiful way to end 2022. Housemade Seaweed Salad: Five types of seaweed, sesame vinaigrette. Refreshing like a splash in the lake on a hot summer day. Foie Gras and duck chawanmushi: Japanese style egg custard, foie gras, duck breast, oyster mushroom and ginko nut. Velvety warm like a night in front of the fireplace drinking hot cocoa. Kobe beef skewers: 72 hour sous vide, teriyaki sauce, grilled robata style. Layers of flavor melting in your mouth like your body relaxing in the hot tub following a bluebird ski day. Kata's fresh catch ceviche: White fish, octopus, shrimp, leche de tigre, taro and seaweed chips. Bright and vibrant like an open field of wildflowers dancing in the wind. Iberico pork shumai: Pork, shrimp, chili oil and ponzu. Jam packed goodness like beautifully wrapped presents under the Christmas tree. Madai caviar sushi: Madai fish with caviar nigiri. Sweet simplicity like the clouds passing across the vast sky. Wagyu tsukune: A5 wagyu, pork, egg yolk. Buttery glazed gems like the twinkling stars in the dark moonlight. Hamachi Kama: Yellowtail collar, sea salt, daikon. Beautiful and glistening like the setting sun's reflection off the ocean waves. Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us: "Your mind is like a piece of land planted with many different kinds of seeds: seeds of joy, peace, mindfulness, understanding, and love; seeds of craving, anger, fear, hate, and forgetfulness.  These wholesome and unwholesome seeds are always there, sleeping in the soil of your mind.  The quality of your life depends on the seeds you water.  If you plant tomato seeds in your gardens, tomatoes will grow.  Just so, if you water a seed of peace in your mind, peace will grow.  When the seeds of happiness in you are watered, you will become happy.  When the seed of anger in you is watered, you will become angry.  The seeds that are watered frequently are those that will grow strong." As 2022 comes to an end, I reflect back on all of the seeds that I have watered and the seeds I have neglected. I hope with the new year, I will continue watering the seeds of love, happiness, kindness, and peace. This means there will be many more visits to Kata Robata in 2023. Happy New Year Yelp family. -Sailor out read more

Why 5 stars? Because this experience was worth the wait. --- --- --- I have way too many bookmarked restaurants in Houston, but Kata Robata was way up on my shortlist of "super bookmarks". That would be a nice feature for Yelp to add - maybe they could follow the Elite badge theme and call them gold bookmarks. But whatever you call the top of the list, Kata Robata was on it. So when my mom and I wanted to meet somewhere in Houston for lunch, this was where we ended up. And all of the hype and anticipation was worth it. This place rocks. Here's what we ordered: Texas Kobe Beef Skewers - The meat was so tender, I thought I was being punk'd. Lobster Mac-n-Cheese - The portion was really big and it was pretty much everything you hope for in lobster mac. Premium Fatty Tuna/Toro - The best I've had outside of Tokyo. It's $14 a bite, but worth every penny. Longhorn Roll - Chef's kiss. Pretty much perfect sushi. Caribbean Roll - Really enjoyable, but slightly up-staged by the Longhorn Roll. Overall, a great experience. An expensive lunch, but I was happy to pay for this kind of quality. Definitely one of the best meals I've had since moving back to Houston about 18 months ago. read more

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TLDR: Great spot for dates, catchups and good sushi among other meals. Food? Delicious! 4/5 Service? Speedy! 4.7/5 Ambiance? Loud, but fun and trendy! 4/5 read more

Kata Robata - Foie Gras and Duck Cold Soba Noodles - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went during lunch on a Thursday. Lunch menu prices are pretty affordable. I got the miso black cod bento box and it was really good! I also highly recommend the pork shumai. My friends got the katsu don and sushi combo. They also really enjoyed their food. The service was very quick and the vibe was very modern Japanese. read more

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Came here for dinner with some friends who live in Houston and highly recommended this place to me. We ordered family style and got so many things! Kata Robata is truly next level. Honestly I was overwhelmed by how good everything was here. Japanese Amberjack Sashimi with Foie Gras: 8/10. The sashimi was so thinly sliced yet still full of flavor, and the foie gras was incredibly buttery and tender. Seared Blue Fin Tuna: 10/10. One of my favorite dishes of the night. The tuna was so fatty, so savory, and felt like it was going to melt in my mouth. I believe this was on a separate menu as one of the specials of the night. Foie Gras and Duck with Cold Soba: 8/10. Both the foie gras and duck breast were so tender, and I really liked the slight tanginess from the cold soba noodles- it made the dish feel super fresh! Kobe Beef Skewers: 9/10. How did they manage to make literally everything here so buttery!! Absolutely delicious and melt-in-your-mouth beef. Roasted Bone Marrow: 7/10. This was very buttery as well, though there really wasn't much to eat here. Foie Gras & Duck Chawanmushi: 9/10. Everything in this dish worked so well together. The gingko nuts inside were a fun and chewy surprise! Toro & Ikura: 9/10. You could tell the toro was high quality, even when served as a roll. The ikura on top was juicy and gave a fun pop with each bite! Rising Sun: 10/10. The truffle came out so strongly in this, I was literally in heaven!!!! "Kakuni" Pork Belly: 9/10. Perfectly braised and such high quality pork belly. Green Tea Soufflé Cheesecake: 8/10. Soft, fluffy, not too heavy in flavor- kind of similar to Japanese cheesecake. You definitely will need to book a reservation because this place was completely packed up until closing time (and rightly so!) Prices were definitely pretty high here; we split the bill amongst the three of us, and it was about $110 per person (including tax and tip). Not terrible considering how good the food was and the variety of things we got to try, in addition to the upscale dining experience. I would love to come here again next time I'm in town! read more

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Amazing experience if you're looking for high-end sushi restaurant with a fairly wide variety of quality fish served numerous ways. The food overall was nothing short of high quality, you'd be able to tell the restaurant put significant effort towards producing each and every dish on the menu everything we ordered was beautifully garnished and presented. We ordered the Kobe beef skewers, O-toro (Premium fatty tuna), Chu Toro (Medium fatty tuna), New Zealand King Salmon, Kampachi (Amberjack), Amberjack Sashimi with Foie Gras, Texas Wagyu Sando, and the strawberry/nutella kakigori shaved ice. All of the sashimi was beautifully plated and was some of the best tasting sashimi I've ever had. No fishiness detected from any of the sashimi and each piece had the perfect firmness and taste distinct to the type of fish we ordered. In particular, the amberjack stole the show for me! Only slight I had was that I wish the strawberry and nutella were a little more distributed throughout the kakigori, but barely a complaint. Our server was Thai, probably some of the best service I received at a fine dining establishment. Prompt and accommodating are understatements to describe our experience. He explained each dish with confidence and even had a fan to cool us from the houston heat! Overall, one of the best places not only to get an amazing Japanese culinary experience, but also to get some of the best service in fine dining. read more

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First time here and it did NOT disappoint! My fiancé and I came for our anniversary celebration and the food and service was phenomenal! Although the restaurant was pretty full, we received our food pretty quickly. I didn't even get to take pictures of it all. My favorite dish by far was the wagyu panko sandos. I would come back just for that! We received a free dessert for our anniversary and it was delicious as well. read more

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Omakase style for those times you want to enjoy yourself and offload some mental workload. Hot lychee sake kept flowing for easy conversations. Courses came out in well timed sequences. Server took our preferences and pleasantly surprised us with descriptions of each dish and how to eat it. Reservations highly recommended to avoid wait times, especially considering the competition for bar seating. read more

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Advertisement Said eel but was given extra cheap tuna instead. Not acceptable for $120 a box read more

Kata Robata - Ordered two of these to go boxes and advertise with eel but received extra tuna instead. Disappointed for $120 I expect no bait and switch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Overall - told by tons of friends to try this spot but not my favorite sushi restaurant. Maybe we came on an off night. This restaurant does have good options for people who do not eat raw fish though Get: fried green tomatoes - honestly incredible. Kobe beef skewers and gyoza are good Shaved ice - also great! Avoid: hamachi and jalapeno (just okay), several nigiri were alright but there was no flavor to the fish, it desperately needed the soy sauce and wasabi, rising sun roll - okay This place is hard to get a reservation at - it's always packed! I've been told by numerous people this is their favorite sushi in Houston, and to me, it was an alright restaurant with prices that cannot be justified by the flavor of the food. I would say Uchi is slightly more expensive but to me has better quality food. We started with the fried green tomatoes and Kobe beef skewers and both of these were great! The fried green tomatoes with the kimchi sauce was superb and the Kobe beef was incredibly tender. Their hamachi and jalapeño was fine but nothing incredible. Then we got nigiri - all of my fish were okay but had absolutely no flavor, they just tasted like cold pieces of meat on rice. My friend got the vegetarian nigiri and hers were better than mine but still the two best were the mushroom pieces. The foie gras nigiri was also okay but lacked the depth of flavor you would expect. My friend got the gyoza and loved it! I had the rising sun roll and again it had no flavor at all. The shaved ice at the end was great and not too heavy. read more

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Friends recommended this spot while we were in town and we're so happy we came! Overall, everyone was happy with their food and enjoyed the ambiance of the place! We got below items: - Texas Kobe Beef Skewers are a must! Delicious! - Sushi Platter - Chefs Sashimi for 2 - Toro and Ikura Roll - Texas Hamachi Roll My mom is vegan, so we got the Vegan Soba Salad and Miso Eggplant. Both flavorful. read more

Came here on a weekday for dinner after making a reservation, plenty of space in their parking lot. Personally, it stands out as one of the best sushi spots in town, offering a combination of top-notch sashimi/sushi dishes and hot Japanese cuisine -- all without a price tag like Uchi. They also have a nice selection of cocktails. Our server was knowledgeable and served the dishes in a well organized order. read more

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The food here was SO good! We came here for lunch for the first time, and we were overwhelmed by the menu. Our server was extremely helpful and guided us on things to eat. Our favorite dish was the hamachi and jalapeno cold dish. It was probably the best thing we ate that night. It was so fresh but melted in your mouth. We also ate: King salmon nigiri (this was ok) Madai nigiri Otoro nigiri (melts in your mouth!) Yuzu Salmon cold dish Wagyu sandwiches (good, but not extraordinary) We also ordered 3 sushi rolls and they all knocked it out of the park. I believe it was the Longhorn, Rising Sun and Hamachi roll. The service was so nice, quick and super attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

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The sashimi platter was awesome, the pork belly was delicious, oyster with caviar was super fresh, hamachi collard was flavorful and tender and the A5 wagyu skewers was so tender it's a must. read more

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OMG!! This place is amazing!!! Every single dish that we ordered was mind blowing!! Everything from the service, ambiance, and quality of food was top notch! The Texas hamachi and longhorn were my top favorites along with their chocolate bread pudding! We also ordered their salmon and yellowtail sashimi, which was another one of my favorites. Their sushi is fresh and just melts in your mouth. I'm already dying to go back there again! read more

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The owner is good at marketing.. Basically over priced. Foods are ok but nothing special.. or somewhat they kill the flavor of each different fish..for example, hirame and hamachi taste the same, and which shouldn't be that way. They just make the dish look upscaled but actually it's not. That's all I feel. read more

My boyfriend and I came here last night and it was a great experience. We were seated immediately and the server was always fast to check on us. The inside is cozy and dim, and was more casual than I expected. Our table was clean and the booth was super comfy. I tried the Kokonatsu Lychee drink, and it was not my favorite due to the lack of sweetness, but that is a preference aspect. If you're a fan of a lychee gin drink that is tart and not super sweet, you should definitely give the Kokonatsu Lychee a try. It was crisp and not bad at all. For food, we shared the octopus crudo, some oysters with Kaluga caviar, and an assortment of nigiri including unagi, scallop foie gras, foie gras, sea bream, mackerel, shima aji, chutoro, and yellowtail. There may be some I am forgetting, but all the pieces were fresh and tasted great. The sea bream and shima aji were my absolute favorites. I am a huge fan of foie gras, and it was good here, but a bit too oily for my taste. I think I am used to the torching method of cooking foie gras, so it felt a bit greasy in my mouth. However, it was still super tasty and the portion size was awesome. Lastly, the winner of the show was the octopus crudo. It was so soft, perfectly chewy, and so good. Combined with the shiitake mushrooms, it was my favorite piece of the night. I would definitely recommend it. Our server was super nice, prompt, and I enjoyed the way he would say "yes!" after I would order something, to affirm he heard me. All these aspects made our experience enjoyable and we will hopefully be back. read more

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Simply sensational! Amazing service, ambiance and food! Called and requested the bowl in advance. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots to eat Japanese food. Hands down. The menu always has something new to try, while keeping the bangers year round. In the dozens of times I've been here there really haven't been any misses, and with a menu as varied as the one at Kata that's tough to do. The sushi/sashimi is always fresh if you're interested in a simple yet proper sushi night. The hot dishes and specialty plates are creative and tasty. You can really have a delicious and eclectic meal when you visit. Staff is always knowledgeable and friendly, which helps if you are wanting to venture out of your comfort zone. This is one of my few 5 star reviews and they definitely earn it each time I visit. Parking can be a little tough during peak hours. And the prices are not the eye popping $ you'd see at Uchi. read more

Kata Robata - East Coast Oysters - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food was incredible - the miso marinated black cod was delightful, and while the kakuni pork belly was delicious I could have eaten that dish without the pork belly. It's hard to go wrong with grilled oyster mushrooms. The sushi was amazing - the o-toro, New Zealand king salmon, and the foie gras were my favorite bites. The warm blueberry cake with the Earl gray lemon ice cream was devoured, and anything with lychee will get my attention when it comes to drinks. That being said - I've been hearing about Kata for years; the service was a let down. Between the table next to us having a kid that was all over the place and the long waits in between us seeing our waiter there was definitely a bit to be desired. Our waiter was good - he was doing what he could but definitely was left feeling like our table was a bit of an afterthought at the back of the restaurant. I'd absolutely return, though. The food is worth it; I'd just want to try sitting in the main restaurant to see if the service is different. read more

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This is hands down our absolute fav sushi place in Houston. My daughter has a tree nut and peanut allergy and sushi is usually a pretty good place for us to dine without worry. That was true this time too - the waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and double checked the ingredients. The one odd thing to me was that we ordered dumplings and it had a kimchi powder that contained nuts. So very odd for sushi! Everything else we ordered was great! read more

The service is consistently excellent every single time I'm here, the waiters and waitresses are super helpful and usually make suggestions that we love! The nigiri is always the freshest fish with no aftertaste or silver skin, and the apps (although a little pricier than they need to be) are always good. The wagyu beef Sando was incredible and I've been thinking about it for a solid week! The salmon crudo dish is the best dish I've had in a long time! I hope it never leaves the menu! read more

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Consistently great food and service here. Perfect for date night/HH/girls night out etc. the portions are good size for sharing and the quality is always A1. The ramen is so good. Also not pictured: Waygu skewers; pork belly; ebi; lobster Mac & cheese; and black miso cod. All very, very good. read more

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We came back to one of our favorite places for sushi, and we had the chance to try some new favorites! The foie gras and duck chawanmushi is a highly recommended one! It's like an egg custard bowl with foie gras and mushrooms all inside, and each bite melted in your mouth with all the flavors. SO good. I sort of forgot the name for the second one, but it was Caviar along with some oysters on a bed of ice. It was our first time trying caviar, and we really liked it! We definitely reordered some of our favorites like the Texas Wagyu Katsu Sando, Chef's Sashimi for Two, and Caribbean Roll because they are classics and so delicious. They even offer to fry the shrimp heads to snack on as well! Very crisp and much recommend! We also tried their Tropical Spicy Tuna roll, which has mango inside and made it very refreshing and delicious. Loved this! I also had their lychee martini, which I believe might have been a seasonal cocktail? But I love lychee martinis, and this was very good and definitely crept up on me later LOL read more

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Celebrated our first post wedding lunch here and it did not disappoint! Between two people we got the chirashi bowl, sushi platter, wagyu sandwich, and the toro uni caviar sushi. We left completely stuffed! Service was phenomenal, our server was very friendly and congratulated our marriage. Will definitely be back next time we're in Houston read more

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Food was simply amazing. Server was average - hostess/greeter - super rude and condescending. But tried to ignore her. Asked for manager - who never came. Ran a check to 250 (for 2) - no one even thanked us. But the food. Simply amazing!! Food was 5 star - front door girl - a 2! read more

Service was exceptional! The ambiance of the restaurant was pretty loud at the time but the waiter was very friendly and kept coming back to check on us and clear our table as well as give suggestions. Wagyu sandwiches- 7/10 very tender and yummy Toro & ikura roll- 10/10 Hamachi & jalapeño- 10/10 one of my go to appetizers Miso marinated black cod- 7/10 was cooked perfectly but I would've liked some more flavor Miso lobster macaroni & cheese- 10/10 my favorite dish of the night Green tea soufflé cheesecake- 9/10 the ice cream it came with was delicious and I love the warm cheesecake and ice cream combination read more

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It's been years since I've been to Kata Robata and surprisingly it's gotten better with time! We got the lobster sando (one of my personal favorites), grilled shishito, fish collar, duck breast + foie gras cold soba, bone marrow, and various nigiri sushi. Everything tasted amazing, and service was on point! The ambiance was great, perfect for a date night or special occasion. Highly recommend those that are looking for tasty Japanese cuisine and try out some creative fusion dishes! read more

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The wait service at Kata Robata is always impeccable. All the Saturday night reservations were booked up the day before on Resy, so I figured I'd call the restaurant directly to see if they might be able to reserve a table for 4 and sure enough, they accommodated us last minute. The girls at hostess station are always welcoming, and we loved our waitress last night (did not catch her name at the beginning but she has a badass tattoo sleeve). My parents came here with my sister last weekend and said that their waiter Khan was exceptional too. Okay, as for the food. We went a little overboard. In order from just ok to good to phenomenal to absolutely must order: Grilled Oyster Mushrooms- I liked the texture but the taste was very simple. Grilled Shishito Peppers with Kimchi Aioli- They were a little hot for me so I stopped eating them so my tastebuds wouldn't be overwhelmed for the other dishes we ordered. Foie Gras & Duck Chawanmushi- I think the gingko nut is an acquired taste and while I liked the rest of the dish, it was not great for sharing. Pork Belly & Fresh Papaya Salad- I love papaya and this was refreshing and light. Banana Crème Brûlée- I actually think this would've benefited from keeping the banana flavor isolated to the caramelized slices on top. Still delicious. Chef's Sashimi for 2/4- We had a nice selection of 4 slices of sashimi each. My favorite was chu-toro (medium grade fatty tuna) and my least favorite were the raw scallop and raw spot prawn. Hits and misses but great to try new things. Longhorn Roll- While many places have rolls with similar ingredients, the crunch on the shrimp tempura was so exceptionally fresh. Iberico Pork Shumai- Piping hot and delicious, and the pipette made the dish reminiscent of a Japanese version of xiao long bao. Hamachi & Jalapeño Sashimi- This was the first dish to hit the table and it went quickly. Yellowtail is my favorite sashimi and yuzu citrus is a classic companion. "Kakuni" Pork Belly- The pork belly is nowhere near as tender as their wagyu beef skewers but the sweet soy reduction is similar if not the same. Combine that with the runny egg yolk and it's a recipe for success. Texas Hamachi Roll- I might be biased since yellowtail is my favorite, but this roll is the perfect balance between simple and complex. Miso Marinated Black Cod- My family was saying that our portion size was smaller this time, but I had no complaints. Delicious sweet and salty miso and melt in your mouth texture. Chocolate Bread Pudding- Phenomenal dessert. It's served hot on an iron skillet with melting toasted rice ice cream that has a thicker, almost stretchy consistency. I will order this every time. Texas Kobe Beef Skewers- While one of my pieces was almost entirely fat, there is honestly nothing better here. They're marinated for 3 days and melt in your mouth. Order it. And I think that sums it up! If you're looking for a nice dinner with consistently good service and food, you've found it here. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with great food! We got the sashimi platter that came with around 8 different types of fish and 4 slices each. Each one was fresh and delicious, melted in my mouth! The kakigori was so light and fluffy (apparently they use ice imported from Japan). Perfect amount of syrup - wasn't overly sweet or bland. Server was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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Been meaning and wanting to try this place from the moment I was told that this was one of the best if not the best place to get sushi in town. Finally decided to try the restaurant before moving back to California. The service while was good could have been better. My friend asked for a refill of his hot matcha a couple times before someone finally came to refill his cup. The server seemed Knowledgeable about the different selections of fish/sushi that was offered. Ordered the wagyu skewers and as expected the wagyu was melt in your mouth, rich and delicious. I only ordered nigiri for the sushi portion. Each selection was better as I kept eating. It was a great experience to have before moving. read more

Kata Robata - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kata Robata is my go-to stop when I'm in Houston and I need to celebrate something or go on a date night. I love the ambiance and the staff. One day I want to try the omakase too, but until then I love love love everything I've ordered off their menu. Every single dessert I've had, and we try to switch it up every time we go, has knocked it out of the park. I think my favorite is the green tea soufflé. It's literally the best dessert I've had at a restaurant. Now to the main entrees-- the kobe sliders with the milk bread, the sushi, and the sashimi are so excellent. The fish is so fresh and served with such care. You can really taste the effort that goes into each dish by the chef. The prices are a little high, but I personally think everything is worth it. There hasn't been a single dish I was unsatisfied with. The drinks are also stellar. I love asking the waiter what they recommend and going with that. I'm always happy with the drink I get. I can't wait for the next time I get to dine here. read more

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We had a good time at Kata Robata. This place came highly recommended to us for the fresh sushi. They had a special menu for the day and we ordered some items off it. Their sashimi you need to clarify how many slices come in one order because you may end up with 1 slice vs 2 for roughly $8-12. Pricey in my opinion and of the ones we ordered they did not stand out. Show-stoppers: Wagyu tsukune: A5 wagyu and pork meatballs. How much wagyu is in it? Idk. But the meatball was so tender and flavorful. Tropical spicy tuna roll: the fish was so fresh and the salmon had really good umami flavor Mango kakigori: omg this was the highlight of the meal. The ice was so soft and the mango sauce really shone through. The yuzu whipped cream on top had a strong yuzu flavor. The toasted rice ice cream at the bottom was so sweet and complemented the dessert well. Easily one of the best desserts I've had in Houston! Ambiance was okay, was very cold inside so bring a jacket! Our waiter was pleasant and not overbearing. Fairly loud inside from all the guests. Pricing of dishes is what you expect from a higher end sushi restaurant but well worth the price. We'll definitely be returning if not for the dessert! read more

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After my third or so visit to this popular Japanese institution, I stick by my previous rating of 4/5. The ingredients are of premium quality and there is plenty of deft technique on display, but while I always leave content and pleased with the experience, the meal never leaves me buzzing in quite the same way as some of the other heavy hitters in town. The space is well-lit, the décor minimalist, and we had a great view of the open kitchen from our seat in the back. It did take us a while to actually make it there, as apparently they have a policy that requires the full party to be present FYI. So make sure to give your chronically tardy friends a heads up. Grilled Oyster Mushrooms - meaty skewered mushrooms lacquered in a sweet-umami ponzu glaze and topped with bonito flakes. Features wonderful charred notes, and perfect starter to share. Miso Eggplant with Grilled Sushi Rice - artistic presentation with well-paired textures and flavors involving eggplant roll-ups, pickled tomatoes, and glutinous rice wedges. Foie Gras and Duck Chawanmushi - the height of decadence in the form a fatty, saucy steamed egg custard eaten with a wooden spoon. Each bite is more potent than the last. Rising Sun Roll - this signature roll is filled with yellowtail and avocado and topped with peppercorn-crusted tuna and a truffle vinaigrette. Excellent choice with a bright and intense flavor that lingers. Longhorn Roll - with eel and multi-colored roe, this roll was prettier than it was memorable in terms of tasting notes. Ocean Picante Roll - had more of a pleasant kick than an angry spice to it and the cooling ponzu and salmon made each bite quite refreshing. Solid. Nigiri - the quality of the fish is apparent, layered in thin but long slices over warm, compact rice. The eel was soft and wonderfully savory. The salmon was fantastic, and the tuna slots in not far behind. The hamachi was the only dud of the lot as I found the flavor too subdued and bland. Lobster Ramen - one of the best things on their menu, which is impressive because it beats out a lot of specialized ramen shops. Creamy and a little sweet with well-seasoned ground pork, chewy noodles, and hint of spice. Octopus Crudo - an aesthetic arrangement of thin sliced octopus with mini pickled mushroom and Hawaiian salt. Very citrusy with a nice chewy texture to snack on. Iberico Pork Shumai - Funky, rich, and savory, these dumplings were arguably the best single bite of the day. Comes with some theatrical pipettes which you can use to titrate ponzu to your liking. The sushi, while very good, pales in comparison to the grilled items here, which is truly where Kata shines and separates itself from the masses. "Robata" is front and center in their name for a reason. Definitely a place that warrants repeat visits. read more

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We visited as our anniversary lunch. I've been here with my workplace a couple of times before but only got to try the lunch menu. Was happy to try all the other dishes this time. The service from servers were quick and good. Price is definitely high but good for the quality. Romantic ambiance. Bone marrow 5/5 Was tasty with the toast and sauce. It was creamy and mixed with a nice tangy crunch. Wagyu skewer 4/5 It was really soft and had a slight sweet flavor. Came with egg yolk dip. Lobster ramen 5/5 Creamy and savory. Noodles were really soft. Oyster 5/5 Unique flavor with the yuzu. A bit of tang. Scallop nigiri and foie gras 5/5 So tasty and melted in my mouth. read more

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I have made reservations way in advance since the reviews look very promising and it's New Year's Eve. To my surprise, there are a lot of empty tables at 8pm. Resturant looks chic and server is friendly. We placed our first round of orders and learned the wagyu sando is sold out (disappointing as that's the only one dish I really want to try). Sushi platter $44 - 3/5 Madai (butter milk fish) with truffle $27 - 4/5 Kobe beef skewer $20 - 3/5 Longhorn roll $17 - 1/5 Hamachi roll $19 - 1/5 I would say their fish is certainly fresh. But, their sushi rice and their rolls are disappointing. It doesn't compare to any of the neighborhoods Japanese restaurants in San Francisco. The overall quality certainly doesn't deserve such premium pricing. We decided not to place our second round of orders and cut our loses. $160 for four of us out the door. Will not recommend. read more

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Customer service is definitely not up to par... They combine the rolls in the togo order tray. While in a rush I had to wait on them to repackage the rolls and the lobster roll was falling apart. read more