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    Kata Robata

    4.3 (2.3k reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating
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    Eel roll and seaweed salad
    Christine L.

    Birthday lunch today and they gave us a great table. It's loud here. Casual ambiance. Pluses 1. Bento boxes are great we liked the fish and beef ones - we also upgraded to the crab roll instead of the chicken teriyaki 2. Eel roll is good 3. Seaweed salad had many types Areas to improve 1. Ladies bathroom door is very heavy 2. We got the birthday acknowledgment today but we didn't get anything. Usually most places give the birthday person something. Good place to eat, $106 with tax and tip for two, no alcohol. Highly recommended!

    Kathalina N.

    A great spot for sushi! I enjoy Kata Robata whether I'm stopping in for lunch or going for dinner. Their sushi is always delicious, and it's a place I know I can count on for a great meal.

    Schuyler S.

    First time here for a friend's birthday. They had reservations for a private big table in the back for 10 people. We had 1 waiter and a few runners. The place was very busy but service was great! Quick and thorough. I had several sake bombs but that didn't cloud my judgement! The food was amazing here. Definitely worth the slightly higher price than your average sushi place. There isn't a bad choice on the menu. We will be back for their lunch specials as they have event better pricing and dishes you can only get then.

    pan seared duck breast
    Tiffany K.

    FOOD POISONING I hate to give Kata a bad review because I actually enjoy eating here. However, I currently have food poisoning after eating here yesterday. 30 minutes after coming back from lunch break, I had diarrhea. I thought maybe it was just a bad day, but I am still suffering from this. I have to use the toilet many times a day, and I feel so nauseous. If it keeps getting worse, I am might have to consider going to urgent care. My boss ordered a salad that had the same veggies that came with the pan seared duck breast about a week ago, and also had diarrhea. He pieced two and two together. We believe that it's the veggies. I am worried that what I have is the parasite that's going around right now, cyclosporiasis. On another note, I wanted to try their specials. The lamb gyozas were okay. I didn't really like the skin of the gyoza, seemed a bit oily. I was excited to try the pan seared duck breast, but I found it to be a bit overcooked than what I usually have at other restaurants. A bit dry, kinda chewy, but the blueberry sauce was good. The salad that came on the side was good, but I believe that's what gave me diarrhea.

    Sophie Y.

    Kata Robata used to be one of my favorite restaurants before I moved away from Houston. After recently moving back, I chose it for my birthday lunch with friend because I had such fond memories of dining there. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. I arrived about 20 minutes before opening and had to wait outside in Houston's summer heat 93'F. While there are a few benches, there is very little shade, and guests are not allowed to wait inside. When the restaurant opened, there was no clear system for seating guests. Even though I was first in line, several people rushed in ahead of me, making the process feel disorganized. The biggest issue involved a $300 gift card that my friend had received years ago. She simply asked the staff to check the balance. When the server returned, he told us the manager had cut the card in half and that the entire balance had to be used during that visit. What bothered me was the lack of communication. We were never informed of the policy before the card was invalidated. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should be explained clearly beforehand. As two ladies having lunch, spending $300 was difficult, so we ended up ordering far more food than we normally would. The sashimi was fresh but cut thinly than what I've had at comparable restaurants. The hamachi kama, chirashi, and lobster mac and cheese were good. The green tea soufflé cheesecake was the biggest disappointment. For $10, it consisted of three very small cubes and felt overpriced. The waitstaff were attentive, friendly and professional, which helped salvage the experience. However, between the uncomfortable wait outside, the chaotic seating process, and the poor handling of the gift card, this visit did not live up to my previous experiences. While I have many good memories of Kata Robata, I'm not sure I'll be returning anytime soon.

    Kobe Beef Skewers
    Rachel W.

    Had a fantastic evening at Kata Robata! Our server, Gabby, was excellent and attentive throughout the evening. My favorite was definitely the Kobe Beef Skewers - I could have just eaten those all night long! Deliciousness in every bite. I'm not a fan of raw fish, so while my family enjoyed a handful of crudo dishes and nigiri, I got to enjoy the Longhorn Roll. This roll was solid, nothing mindblowing. We all enjoyed the Spicy Miso Ramen! Rich, flavorful broth that rivals some of my top ramen spots. I forget exactly what dessert we ordered, it may have been their chocolate bread pudding, but it was so good that I was literally scraping the plate! There's a lot of menu options so I'd love to come back and try some more things

    Crudo
    Brooke A.

    Finally made it out here for dinner. The ambiance feels much nicer inside than you would expect from the outside. Our waitress made so many great recommendations. The crudo and skewers were the group favorites.

    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.

    Outside
    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

    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!

    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.

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    A frequent diner. Satisfied every time. Food quality is excellent. Service is excellent. Yes, you pay a premium, but it's worth it.

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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… 

    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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