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Kata Robata

4.3 (2.3k reviews)
Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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Geoduck (giant clam) sashimi
Hoonie K.

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.

Mia O.

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.

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David P.

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.

Schelly Y.

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

Black pepper salmon nigiri
Alex W.

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.

Sashimi platter
Katie L.

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!

Aishah M.

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.

Zanarah K.

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!

Ocean Picante
Mynika C.

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!

Melissa H.

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!!

Juliana C.

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.

Bathroom
Gwyneth N.

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.

Peppered tuna
Elle K.

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!

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Ask the Community - Kata Robata

Is there an onsen?

No.

Do they have corkage fee?

They do not allow outside beverages of any kind.

I have called them over 20 times and can't get through. How can I request omakase if no one answers the phone?

Is there a happy hour?

Unfortunately they no longer have happy hour.

Are the owners japanese?

The head chef, and several of the assistant chefs, are Japanese. However, the majority of the restaurant is owned by the Chinese family behind the Azuma restaurants.

Does anyone have any details on their omakase? Price? Do I need to specify that's what we would like to order in the reservation upfront?

I don't know the price but the point of the omakase is that it's a chef's tasting that they choose for you based on the current ingredients etc. Generally they will ask if there are any allergies or other exceptions but otherwise they curate the… Read more

For lunch, do they serve the full menu or just the lunch menu?

They offer the full menu at lunch as well. We ordered off the full menu last week during lunch.

How much is the omakase? Would like to find out options and prices, couldn't find them on the menus

Up to $160 per person!

Is this place good for a date?

Yes! But it's cold. Bring a jacket. And reservations are a must. Have fun!

Do they take reservations?

yes and you will have a best damn sushi you have ever had

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Made resy ahead of time and was able to get seated right away…read more Danny was super knowledge and friendly, and provided a wonderful 1st time dining experience! Zach the chef was also very knowledgeable as well and presented each dish beautifully. Started off with the "Alive" cocktail which was a tequila based drink. Pretty strong and refreshing citrus taste! Ordered the the 4 Temaki set which included Hotate, Salmon, Negitoro and Crab. My favorite was deff the crab handroll, had a yummy buttery taste. Extra handrolls we got the Steak & Eggs handrolll (taste just how it sounds and the steak was nice/tender) and an extra Crab Handroll. Also, got 2 diff Donburi's which is the Negitoro Donburi and Bluefin Tuna Donburi (SOOOO worth it, it had Akamai/Chutoro/Otoro and all melted in your mouth and was fresh and paired great with the sauce it came with). The rice overall, was seasoned and cooked great as well. To add on the side, we got their chilli crunch which was a nice topper for our hand rolls. To end the night, we got the Raspberry Kakigori (super soft ice and refreshing). Pretty close to Japan! Seating was a very chill vibe with vinyl players and good music. Parking - Garage and super close walk to the restaurant to the left Overall, good first time experience! PS if you have a AMEX plat, you can get your credit via Resy!

I was super excited to try out this new hand roll spot. The parking garage gives you two free…read morehours, and the restaurant validates for an additional hour, so three hours total, which is more than enough. I ordered the three hand roll set with a maguro hand roll add on. If I had to rank them, it would be: 1. Hotate:The lemon zest pairs incredibly well with the scallop. 2. Salmon: Super creamy thanks to the sauce. 3. Maguro: Also creamy from the avocado. I personally do not prefer avocado in my hand rolls, but it was still good. 4. Negitoro: A little fishy and more plain compared to the others. Overall, the hand rolls were very generous with both rice and fish. I was a bit surprised by the side of pickles since I usually expect ginger and wasabi, but the pickles were a game changer. The hand rolls did not need soy sauce because they were already full of flavor. The service was attentive, and they even offer warm towels at the beginning. Overall, this is definitely a place I will be coming back to regularly.

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