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Wow, we had an amazing meal at Katami. Thanks, Phi, for such a fantastic experience. I highly recommend checking this place out.
Spending Mother's Day at Katami made the day even more special. Even though I was dining solo at the bar, I felt genuinely welcomed and so well taken care of. The service was impeccable, with every member of the staff being warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. The food was exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and packed with flavor. You can tell there is so much thought and care behind every detail, from the ingredients to the presentation. It was the perfect place to celebrate Mother's Day, and it left me saying "wow" from start to finish. I'm already looking forward to coming back.
We walked in and got seated at a bar. Limited parking, but there is a valet for 10$. I loved the food here, everything we had was an absolute hit. The star highlight was for sure the sashimi bowl. I felt like the food was absolutely worth it. Tab for two did come out a little pricey, about 120$ a person including drinks.
Service was superb. Knowledgeable staff and experience was outstanding. The server was friendly, attentive, and clearly experienced. The atmosphere was classy and peaceful. The whole dining experience was pleasant. The food even exceeded my expectations. There were so many options and everything I had was delicious. I tried a bunch of items on the menu. One of my favorite things that I tried was the nigiri and the sashimi bluefin flight. They arranged the bluefin tuna in the order of lean to fatty. The fish tasted so fresh and had a smooth texture that was buttery. It just melted in my mouth. My other favorite was the hotate crudo. It had a silky jiggly texture to it. I thought the foie gras with pbj on milk bread was unique. The flavors paired well with the foie gras and had a tender bite to it. The drinks here were also fantastic.
At Katami, the flavors arrive like fragments of memory before they become a whole sentence. This is the strange pleasure (and occasional frustration) of fine dining when you cook enough yourself to recognize the building blocks. You spend half the meal trying to identify each note before the dish moves past analysis and settles into feeling. The shrimp toast came first, and it read almost plainly at first bite: cultured tang from crème fraîche, sweet fruit, the faint richness of butter soaking into impossibly thin milk bread. A small herb scattered on top sharpened everything just enough. Then the caviar arrived not as luxury punctuation but as structure, binding the sourness and sweetness into something quieter and more deliberate. At home, these flavors would sit beside one another. Here, they dissolved into each other. Several dishes moved unmistakably toward Vietnamese flavors without ever becoming literal reproductions. The branzino tempura carried the familiar push and pull of nước mắm and sugar, maybe shrimp paste somewhere underneath, though softened into something more restrained. A brown sauce alongside it tasted almost startlingly recognizable: peanut butter, grainy sugar, the kind of sweet-savory depth that recalls satay sauce made in a home kitchen. The flavors are not hidden exactly, but compressed. In home cooking, especially in Southeast Asian food, flavor often announces itself clearly: fish sauce is fish sauce, herbs remain bright and separate, sugar lands directly on the palate. At Katami, those same references are blurred at the edges. Sometimes the dishes communicated more through texture than taste. The rockfish, paired with yuzu kosho, had a peppery structure that lingered longer than the citrus itself. The sakura salmon tasted like a spring time promenade, cherry blossom petals scattering in the bright, breezy sky. Overall, I recommend this sushi spot for a contemporary perspective on fine dining sushi. I was surprised to see other cuisines blended in compared to restaurants that are distinctly Japanese. Katami focuses on a story with each individual course, instead of all the plates flowing together. Each dish has a start and finish, it felt like reading a book compiled of mini poems!
The ambiance is nice, and our server was excellent--very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful throughout the meal. The fish quality is solid, which is expected given that this restaurant is priced higher than most sushi spots. That said, the dishes felt a bit one-dimensional. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out or felt memorable. It seemed like the menu played things too safe, and we never had a moment where we thought, "this is what makes this place special." One disappointing moment was with a food runner. My sister has a severe shellfish allergy, and when she called him back--just once--to double-check potential contamination, he rolled his eyes before responding. That reaction was pretty surprising and not appropriate, especially given the seriousness of food allergies. Overall, the sushi is decent and the fish quality is good, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.
I visited for a special occasion and was a little disappointed they did not ask if I was celebrating anything when making the reservations. Luckily I visited on a weeknight and it wasn't that busy since I decided to change the seating area I had selected after seeing how they initially sat us next to a huge group and it was very loud. They easily moved us to the sushi bar where it was fairly quiet. Our server did an excellent job describing Chef Hori's vision and meaning for each portion of the menu and made several recommendations although I don't think we ended up taking any of them. We tried the young snapper (a seasonal fish from Japan), the nigiri sampler (10 pieces), the foie scallops, the Ishiyaki Yakiniku, and 2 oysters (1 with caviar and 1 with uni). Nigiri sampler - I rarely order these at sushi restaurants, but considering this is a high end sushi restaurant I was certain they would incude some of the more exotic fish on the plate and not just basic ones. Sure enough they did. The sampler the night I visited consisted of scottish salmon, adult snapper, goldeneye snapper, medium fatty tuna, yellowtail, salmon roe, gizzard shad, lean tuna, barracuda, and amberjack. I liked the barracuda the best. We saw a ton of people ordering this dish. Young snapper - pretty good, so if you see this one on their daily menu, I recommend ordering it. Foie scallops - this was another one of my favorites. The scallops are a pretty decent size on this nigiri and the flavor is so umani. Ishiyaki yakiniku - this was easily our favorite dish of the entire evening. The server will show you, if it's your first time visiting, how to cook the meat on the stone, although it's not rocket science and similar to hot stone cooking at other Japanese and Korean restaurants. You receive 5 slices and they say it's only 2oz of Japanese kobe beef, but it just seems larger than 2oz. The meat cuts like butter and is super tender and seasoned well. Oysters with uni and caviar - they indicated these are Canadian oysters and you receive am ample amount of caviar (or uni) on your oyster. I asked for Ossetra caviar, but they said it comes with Kaluga. Overall, a great experience here as I was fully expecting. Most customers probably valet but I was able to find a nearby parking spot fairly easily since it was a weeknight. If Tony Buzbee highly recommended this restaurant, then so do I.
Apparently it was one of the best restaurants in Houston. The service was great, atmosphere is very calm modern and comfortable. The food is not bad, sushi is fresh and there are some cool creative dishes. There were some modifications done to cater to locals so it's not as authentic as it could be. It is a bit over priced imo. I had better Japanese food in LA with the same price.
Literally no complaints. Kata Robata was originally my favorite Japanese spot in town but now Katami is definitely tied, which makes sense considering they are sister/cousin restaurants. Our server was extremely professional and knew everything about every dish. Every dish exceeded our expectations. Perfect vibe and quality food for when you want to splurge on a meal!
KATAMI has become one of my favorite spots for sushi in Houston! Located in the River Oaks area near West Dallas street. This is the sister restaurant of Kata Robata, a Houston classic & favorite for sushi. The inside is very spacious with lots of seating. With dim lighting and elevated feel, the service was fantastic. The food was equally excellent and worth the price. Everything we ordered was delicious. No bad items! As someone that doesn't like drinking that much, I absolutely loved the ume clarified milk punch. It didn't taste too strong. Parking is a bit of a headache as this area gets super busy. There is valet parking at a small cost.
Wow, what a treat and a tough place to compete against with all the sushi restaurants in Houston but it lives up to the hype. There is street parking (hard to find) and valet parking. Unless you're lucky to get street parking, I would just do valet and fyi the restaurant does not provide complimentary valet If you eat there; it's 7 dollars. Reserved a table and we still had to wait a bit for it but not overly long. Service and food all impeccable overall. The servers and wait staff were all very attentive, helpful, very knowledgeable on the menu/food and provided great recommendations. Food also came out quickly. Got the sashimi platter for 2 and I think it's a steal for the price of this kind of setting. I'm not a huge fan of white fish but it tasted SO fresh. They are apparently known for their toro tar tar and I agree, it was the best thing I tasted there - I would literally come back just for that. Will be back and definitely recommending my friends/family here! Hope to see this place flourish.
We went for our Valentine's day and the server was very attentive to all the details. He informed us throughout the whole night on what he recommends for drinks and the menu. I will say all the choices were a hit for us. The environment was very formal and we didn't dress for the occasion but the service was still top notch. Will go back again.
Delicious! Such a great spot for fresh sashimi, delicious bites, and amazing drinks. Everything was so good, and the atmosphere was perfect for a fun, intimate night out. Definitely a 10/10 date-night spot--great food, great drinks, and great vibes!
Looking for a top tier sushi experience? Katami is the spot. All the way from the drinks, to the food, to the service, to the ambiance, to the experience. Curated to a perfection. There's not a piece of fish you'll have here that isn't made which such intention and flavor. To speak on the star of the show, the salmon crudo which was part of their daily special, was rich but subtle all at the same time. Intense flavors and quality fish. The chili crunch roll was a perfect touch of spice while the Texas hamachi roll had a hint of sweetness. To add, the service here was great. Our waiter was thorough and helpful throughout our entire experience tonight. He was well thought out and made great recommendations. Lastly, this restaurant was an overall vibe. We sat in the sunroom which was nice as the sun set throughout our meal. A sweet ambiance for date night!! read more
1 month ago
Celebrating a family birthday with a group of 7... our second time at Katami ... Lovely as always ! Friendly extremely professional & knowledgeable staff, great food & cocktails. The table we were at was a bit stifled regarding airflow... we all became pretty warm which stole some of the enjoyment from the food/experience. August in Houston... and no option to move a table of 7 to somewhere with better circulation. We understand. read more
3 months ago
Spending Mother's Day at Katami made the day even more special. Even though I was dining solo at the bar, I felt genuinely welcomed and so well taken care of. The service was impeccable, with every member of the staff being warm, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable. The food was exceptional. Every dish was beautifully presented, incredibly fresh, and packed with flavor. You can tell there is so much thought and care behind every detail, from the ingredients to the presentation. It was the perfect place to celebrate Mother's Day, and it left me saying "wow" from start to finish. I'm already looking forward to coming back. read more
We walked in and got seated at a bar. Limited parking, but there is a valet for 10$. I loved the food here, everything we had was an absolute hit. The star highlight was for sure the sashimi bowl. I felt like the food was absolutely worth it. Tab for two did come out a little pricey, about 120$ a person including drinks. read more
4 months ago
Service was superb. Knowledgeable staff and experience was outstanding. The server was friendly, attentive, and clearly experienced. The atmosphere was classy and peaceful. The whole dining experience was pleasant. The food even exceeded my expectations. There were so many options and everything I had was delicious. I tried a bunch of items on the menu. One of my favorite things that I tried was the nigiri and the sashimi bluefin flight. They arranged the bluefin tuna in the order of lean to fatty. The fish tasted so fresh and had a smooth texture that was buttery. It just melted in my mouth. My other favorite was the hotate crudo. It had a silky jiggly texture to it. I thought the foie gras with pbj on milk bread was unique. The flavors paired well with the foie gras and had a tender bite to it. The drinks here were also fantastic. read more
At Katami, the flavors arrive like fragments of memory before they become a whole sentence. This is the strange pleasure (and occasional frustration) of fine dining when you cook enough yourself to recognize the building blocks. You spend half the meal trying to identify each note before the dish moves past analysis and settles into feeling. The shrimp toast came first, and it read almost plainly at first bite: cultured tang from crème fraîche, sweet fruit, the faint richness of butter soaking into impossibly thin milk bread. A small herb scattered on top sharpened everything just enough. Then the caviar arrived not as luxury punctuation but as structure, binding the sourness and sweetness into something quieter and more deliberate. At home, these flavors would sit beside one another. Here, they dissolved into each other. Several dishes moved unmistakably toward Vietnamese flavors without ever becoming literal reproductions. The branzino tempura carried the familiar push and pull of nước mắm and sugar, maybe shrimp paste somewhere underneath, though softened into something more restrained. A brown sauce alongside it tasted almost startlingly recognizable: peanut butter, grainy sugar, the kind of sweet-savory depth that recalls satay sauce made in a home kitchen. The flavors are not hidden exactly, but compressed. In home cooking, especially in Southeast Asian food, flavor often announces itself clearly: fish sauce is fish sauce, herbs remain bright and separate, sugar lands directly on the palate. At Katami, those same references are blurred at the edges. Sometimes the dishes communicated more through texture than taste. The rockfish, paired with yuzu kosho, had a peppery structure that lingered longer than the citrus itself. The sakura salmon tasted like a spring time promenade, cherry blossom petals scattering in the bright, breezy sky. Overall, I recommend this sushi spot for a contemporary perspective on fine dining sushi. I was surprised to see other cuisines blended in compared to restaurants that are distinctly Japanese. Katami focuses on a story with each individual course, instead of all the plates flowing together. Each dish has a start and finish, it felt like reading a book compiled of mini poems! read more
The ambiance is nice, and our server was excellent--very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful throughout the meal. The fish quality is solid, which is expected given that this restaurant is priced higher than most sushi spots. That said, the dishes felt a bit one-dimensional. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out or felt memorable. It seemed like the menu played things too safe, and we never had a moment where we thought, "this is what makes this place special." One disappointing moment was with a food runner. My sister has a severe shellfish allergy, and when she called him back--just once--to double-check potential contamination, he rolled his eyes before responding. That reaction was pretty surprising and not appropriate, especially given the seriousness of food allergies. Overall, the sushi is decent and the fish quality is good, but it didn't leave a lasting impression. read more
I visited for a special occasion and was a little disappointed they did not ask if I was celebrating anything when making the reservations. Luckily I visited on a weeknight and it wasn't that busy since I decided to change the seating area I had selected after seeing how they initially sat us next to a huge group and it was very loud. They easily moved us to the sushi bar where it was fairly quiet. Our server did an excellent job describing Chef Hori's vision and meaning for each portion of the menu and made several recommendations although I don't think we ended up taking any of them. We tried the young snapper (a seasonal fish from Japan), the nigiri sampler (10 pieces), the foie scallops, the Ishiyaki Yakiniku, and 2 oysters (1 with caviar and 1 with uni). Nigiri sampler - I rarely order these at sushi restaurants, but considering this is a high end sushi restaurant I was certain they would incude some of the more exotic fish on the plate and not just basic ones. Sure enough they did. The sampler the night I visited consisted of scottish salmon, adult snapper, goldeneye snapper, medium fatty tuna, yellowtail, salmon roe, gizzard shad, lean tuna, barracuda, and amberjack. I liked the barracuda the best. We saw a ton of people ordering this dish. Young snapper - pretty good, so if you see this one on their daily menu, I recommend ordering it. Foie scallops - this was another one of my favorites. The scallops are a pretty decent size on this nigiri and the flavor is so umani. Ishiyaki yakiniku - this was easily our favorite dish of the entire evening. The server will show you, if it's your first time visiting, how to cook the meat on the stone, although it's not rocket science and similar to hot stone cooking at other Japanese and Korean restaurants. You receive 5 slices and they say it's only 2oz of Japanese kobe beef, but it just seems larger than 2oz. The meat cuts like butter and is super tender and seasoned well. Oysters with uni and caviar - they indicated these are Canadian oysters and you receive am ample amount of caviar (or uni) on your oyster. I asked for Ossetra caviar, but they said it comes with Kaluga. Overall, a great experience here as I was fully expecting. Most customers probably valet but I was able to find a nearby parking spot fairly easily since it was a weeknight. If Tony Buzbee highly recommended this restaurant, then so do I. read more
Apparently it was one of the best restaurants in Houston. The service was great, atmosphere is very calm modern and comfortable. The food is not bad, sushi is fresh and there are some cool creative dishes. There were some modifications done to cater to locals so it's not as authentic as it could be. It is a bit over priced imo. I had better Japanese food in LA with the same price. read more
Literally no complaints. Kata Robata was originally my favorite Japanese spot in town but now Katami is definitely tied, which makes sense considering they are sister/cousin restaurants. Our server was extremely professional and knew everything about every dish. Every dish exceeded our expectations. Perfect vibe and quality food for when you want to splurge on a meal! read more
KATAMI has become one of my favorite spots for sushi in Houston! Located in the River Oaks area near West Dallas street. This is the sister restaurant of Kata Robata, a Houston classic & favorite for sushi. The inside is very spacious with lots of seating. With dim lighting and elevated feel, the service was fantastic. The food was equally excellent and worth the price. Everything we ordered was delicious. No bad items! As someone that doesn't like drinking that much, I absolutely loved the ume clarified milk punch. It didn't taste too strong. Parking is a bit of a headache as this area gets super busy. There is valet parking at a small cost. read more
7 months ago
Wow, what a treat and a tough place to compete against with all the sushi restaurants in Houston but it lives up to the hype. There is street parking (hard to find) and valet parking. Unless you're lucky to get street parking, I would just do valet and fyi the restaurant does not provide complimentary valet If you eat there; it's 7 dollars. Reserved a table and we still had to wait a bit for it but not overly long. Service and food all impeccable overall. The servers and wait staff were all very attentive, helpful, very knowledgeable on the menu/food and provided great recommendations. Food also came out quickly. Got the sashimi platter for 2 and I think it's a steal for the price of this kind of setting. I'm not a huge fan of white fish but it tasted SO fresh. They are apparently known for their toro tar tar and I agree, it was the best thing I tasted there - I would literally come back just for that. Will be back and definitely recommending my friends/family here! Hope to see this place flourish. read more
We went for our Valentine's day and the server was very attentive to all the details. He informed us throughout the whole night on what he recommends for drinks and the menu. I will say all the choices were a hit for us. The environment was very formal and we didn't dress for the occasion but the service was still top notch. Will go back again. read more
1 month ago
Delicious! Such a great spot for fresh sashimi, delicious bites, and amazing drinks. Everything was so good, and the atmosphere was perfect for a fun, intimate night out. Definitely a 10/10 date-night spot--great food, great drinks, and great vibes! read more
8 months ago
Came here for a birthday dinner and was super satisfied with my experience! There is a valet parking lot. Loved the ambiance inside, it was a large comfortable space too. Stephan was our server and he did a great job recommending dishes to us and making sure we were taken care of! We ordered the: - Hamachi Yuzu - Otoro tartare - ishiyaki wagyu - shu mai - Bone marrow - Robata baby back ribs - Otoro - Yellow tail - Wild salmon - Caviar - Hamachi sake chili roll The fish here was super fresh and clean. The otoro was buttery and delicious. The otoro tartare and ishiyaki wagyu were amazing too! I'd honestly recommend every single dish that my table ordered. Will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu! read more
Another excellent Japanese restaurant in Houston!! I am so jealous of the amazing sushi available to Houstonians. People always mention Texas BBQ but the sushi in Houston is second to none, and Katami is no exception. This restaurant is beautifully decorated with clear delineation between formal dining areas, sushi counter, and bar. I was only able to get a bar reservation, but received five star dinner service. The service was very hospitable and attentive, despite the restaurant and bar being very busy. We ordered a large variety of items and enjoyed every single item. Prices were fairly reasonable for the portions. My favorite item was the mushroom rice, sesame tofu and crudos. The restaurant is part of a complex that held different restaurants so I was a bit confused trying to find the restaurant entering from the parking lot. There appear to be valet parking available and street parking as well. Highly recommend reservations as the restaurant was busy even through late night. read more
Kata Robata's supposed snazzier cousin is fine, but certainly not worth the upcharge, annoying parking, and somewhat lackluster service. The evening started off on a disappointing note when I had a birthday dinner reservation in advance and was led to the cramped table closest to the entrance despite the majority of the restaurant being empty. Why make this choice for a premade celebratory reservation? I did like the big windows and mix of booth, table, and bar seating. The inside is more spacious than Kata Robata, and I liked the wooden accents with fresh flowers. Service was mediocre, overall frazzled and somewhat short. Drinks were very alcohol forward. Tea was loose leaf and fragrant, though hot water refills seemed to be a blind spot. Fresh oyster with uni: Delicate oyster with sweet uni, very fresh. Various nigiri: - Amaebi was a little on the fishier side, and the fried heads weren't brought out until I inquired about them. When they did arrive, they were cold and as a result somewhat greasy and soggy rather than crispy. - Uni was sweet and nicely presented. Bafun uni is delightful, and I thought the ratio of rice to uni was good. - Firefly squid was apparently a seasonal item. I had mixed feelings; I liked the texture of the tentacles but the bulbous body was a bit squishy and fishy for my liking. Wasabi and soy sauce with a healthy bite of pickled ginger helped. - Akami was very good and fresh. - Foie gras was decadent and nicely torched. I ordered this without the cherry complement due to a food allergy, but the richness wasn't overwhelming. Robata baby back ribs: My least favorite dish of the night. The meat was almost too fall off the bone with no bite and quite fatty. The marinade was sweet upon sweet without another flavor to help balance it out. The sweet corn again continued the one dimensional journey of sweetness. Chocolate mousse dessert: Nice presentation, but the chocolate really overwhelmed the delicate matcha, strawberry, and miso flavors. I get the inspiration for matcha moss and chocolate and strawberry soil, but I don't think the textures worked well together. Katami didnt quite hit the mark for me. I think I'll stick with Kata. read more
Katami is the dining experience you want. It's the sushi spot you'd want to splurge on. It's just that great of a spot. First off, valet parking or street. I've been a couple times and have sat at the sushi bar. Each experience has been nothing but amazing. I won't bother listing what I ordered, because look, when you come here and get a taste of what you order, you'll understand why it's so top notch. The quality of the fish, the sides, drinks,...etc It does not disappoint you in any way. But the fois gras pb&J? MWUAH. Chef's kiss. Give me more of that please. The servers are knowledgeable in their menu and cocktails. Its an art, honestly. When people ask, "what are the best sushi spots in Houston?", you best believe Katami is always going to be on my list to share. read more
Katami absolutely lived up to the hype. Every dish we ordered was executed flawlessly, and the quality of the fish was outstanding from start to finish. The toro tartare was rich, buttery, and perfectly balanced, and the O toro was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. The New Zealand salmon, madai, and hamachi were all incredibly fresh and clean, while the kichiji was delicate, luxurious, and packed with flavor. The unagi was silky with just the right sweetness. foie scallop was not my favorite, felt like I've had better foie gras elsewhere. The Iberico pork shumai added a great savory contrast, and the Hamachi Sake Chili and chopped scallop were flavorful without overpowering the fish. You can truly taste the quality and care in every bite. Yes, it's a splurge, but absolutely worth it IMO! We sat at the sushi bar and everyone was super attentive and friendly. Will visit again soon to try new dishes! read more
4 months ago
This is my third time at Katami and I enjoy it just as much as the first and second time! My boyfriend and I were here for our anniversary date night this time and we had a blast. The chill ambience, the delicious food and the laughs were top tier. We had Alex (I think, I'm bad at remembering names but he had Japanese whiskey pins on his apron) as our waiter and he was attentive and so knowledgeable! He gave us great drink recs and was descriptive with the flavor profile for the nigiri choices that we were unfamiliar with. For food, we ordered plenty of appetizers, some of the daily nigiri and our usual go-to's nigiri + some random ones. Apps: toro tartar (amazing flavor profile), goma tofu (good and nutty in flavor), tomato somen salad (refreshing and nice) Daily: squid (a fave for me), purple uni (we both love this), Sakura sake (yes), rockfish (bf got this and really liked it), a tiger prawn app (it was ok) Nigiri from regular menu: totoro, chutoro, scallop, hamachi, barracuda, shiitake mushroom, clam, and mackerel. Roll: the southern smoke roll (so good). We should've tried more rolls. Dessert: my bf noted a dairy intolerance so the chef made us a light and sweet non-dairy dessert out of coconut milk and fruits to celebrate! It was very thoughtful of them. Also got the apple caramel bread pudding (the only cooked fruit dessert I eat b/c I'm a cooked fruit hater) I didn't get pictures of everything since I got distracted w/ eating, but it was a memorable night! I highly recommend coming here for a high quality dinner with friends or a date. Katami is easily a favorite on my sushi restaurant list! read more
5 months ago
Katami was one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. It had been on my list for a few years and I decided what a better time to try it than my wife's birthday. We came in for a 5:30 seating. The restaurant is just absolutely gorgeous. We chose a few things off the menu and then asked our waitress for a few of her recommendations. Every single thing that touched our lips was a hit. The chu toro was so buttery and delicious. I contemplated ordering several more. The crab and the shrimp were also very very good. I had three cocktails all of which I extremely enjoyed. The service, the ambience, and the food are not to be missed. If you have not been here yet you must try. read more
10 months ago
Had dinner at Katami after a long time. As always, the food was great. The restaurant was brighter as the sun was setting but once the sun set, it was quite dark. Service was friendly and efficient. We opted to order a few menu items. We got the corn okonomiyaki, which was delicious, although not particularly spectacular. The tuna tar tar was yummy, although the kimchi and quail egg yolk were not very strong. The milk bread was delightful and it was a good portion size for sharing. I opted for the wagyu cold soba, with the green tea soba noodles. The meat was tender and thinly sliced. The soba was absolutely delicious, with a great sesame oil flavor that coated the noodles. It doesn't look like a large size but it was very filling. Also had a piece of their chutoro, which was excellent, although quite expensive for the one piece. Finally, finished the night with the chocolate miso mousse, which came with a lovely mix of miso caramel, strawberry pieces, and green tea cake. Very tasty with great presentation. Overall, Katami doesn't disappoint! It's definitely a bit of a luxury, with the prices being on the higher end for the size of the dishes, but everything was really quite delicious and you pay for the quality. Definitely a must! read more
10 months ago
Came back to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday because we had such a great experience last time. I made our reservation two weeks in advance and specifically chose a 7:30pm spot in the main dining room. When we arrived, we were taken to the sun room instead. I was a little confused since I didn't pick that option, but the main dining room was already full and I didn't want to say anything or create a delay. Food was just as amazing as our first visit. Our waiter was incredible -- super attentive, and he even brought out a slice of cake at the end without us having to ask. It was such a thoughtful touch. I just wish they wouldn't offer a choice between the dining room and the sun room if it's not going to be honored. It took away from the special occasion a bit, but overall still a really good meal. read more
came to katami on a weekday and it was decently packed Must orders: - toro tartare: melts in your mouth! excellent combo when eaten all together 100/10 (tuna tartare served with baby mushroom and buttered buns) - chopped scallop sashimi/nigiri: very fresh, i like that it's served cold and beautifully decorated - king salmon nigiri/ sashimi: super deli - otoro & uni nigiri/ sashimi: this speaks for itself, do i have to explain - a5 wagyu shabu shabu: nice dish to conclude your meal - 3oz Kagoshima beef , sesame sauce and ponzu served with hot pot prepare tableside my top 5 fancy sushi restaurants in htx, will definitely come back for special occasions! read more
10 months ago
1 month ago
This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Houston. I went for their omakase, and every bite was delicious. After trying other Michelin star restaurants locally and abroad, I'm not sure why this restaurant has not received one. Our service was attentive. You are seated right at the sushi bar. The food including desserts were incredible. The attention to detail is palpable: fresh wasabi grated with a sharks skin board, kakigori made with ice flown from Kanazawa, Japan, wooden barrel aged soy sauce, and hand made ceramics - to name a few. The cocktails were interesting and well made. They included all the Michelin touches. I highly recommend for a special occasion! read more
A birthday splurge...with my sweet husband. There's valet available but there's also street parking if you're early enough. We arrived around 6:30pm for our reservation. It was packed inside. Contemporary decor with mood lighting. The bathrooms are clean and smell nice. The service was faster than I would expect but I suppose they want to get as many tables in as possible. We were in and out in 2 hours. My mouth was watering as I was reviewing the menu. The food presentation and quality were spectacular. The staff was readily available. We received a complementary cake for my birthday. Amazing high end experience. The little Japanese candy mints were yummy too. I'm sending others to try it as well. read more
16 days ago
This place is soo delicious. This restaurant is more intimate than Kata Robata. Great for date night as it's dark and trendy inside. The bar is sleek and modern. I would definitely make reservations which you can do on Resy. My favorite things: - Miso soup: so simple yet full of flavor - Premium sashimi: so fresh - Southern smoke roll: the sea urchin is so fresh and smooth, the best I've had since Tokyo I've also had the nigiri sushi which was good (I'm more of a sashimi gal) and their shaved iced desserts are great as well! The only thing I could do without is the seaweed salad. Can't wait to come back and try their omakase and wagyu. read more
My husband and I had a delightful dinner here tonight, celebrating our anniversary. The hostesses were sweet and welcoming. The dining room has beautiful earth tones, felt very welcoming with large sushi bar. We did not realize the omakase was only served at the sushi bar so we made the most of it. Robert (our server) was very thorough in going over the menu as it was our first time dining here. We love nigiri's so opted mainly with pieces. We ordered lots tonight, too much to list but here's a summary-all were fresh and delicious! * Drinks: Shiso Side & Hiro's Yuzu Highball * Apps: Toro Tar Tar (must ordered, so good with the crispy mini toast) and Chawanmushi w/foie gras * Set: Premium Nigiri Sushi $99 - if you love nigiri's, this set is for you!!! Uni sampler $55 comes with bafun uni + ensui uni + murasaki uni = perfect for the uni lovers. * Nigiri callouts: scallop w/uni, foie gras, king crab, Ehime blue fin chu-toro and o-toro, Shinko baby gizzard shad, hamaguri, kichiji, and Hokkaido amaebi. We ordered too much food, wish we would saved room for the shaved ice, heard the peaches and cream is a must try. They gave us a complimentary dessert, strawberry shortcake for our anniversary. It was moist and really good. The soft cake with airy frosting was good, perfect with chunks of fresh strawberries. Valet is $7 and street parking is extremely limited. The street is super narrow for getting to the parking lot. The traffic coming and going in this parking area was really bad at 7 PM on Wednesday. I would avoid driving here next time, would rather ride share to avoid the parking stress. I would like to come back to try the omakase. read more
4 months ago
Always delicious! Service is excellent! Ambiance is better in the main dining versus sunroom. read more
2 months ago
I went here for my birthday and it was so good! It's a very affordable place for the quality of fish! The service was amazing. They let us bring my own cake for my birthday! The restaurant has such a nice vibe loved it! read more
Very rare that a place lives up to the hype ... this place was a dream that I didn't want to wake from. Have you ever enjoyed something so much you tried to eat slow and savor, but it literally melts in your mouth? You don't want to drink anything after because you don't want to wash it down. The restaurant is beautiful simple elegance really. Everything thing from beginning to end I had zero complaints. We explored the menu in advance so we already knew how much we were going to spend for 2 people. And I have to give due credit to our server Apple she was amazing and enhanced the experience 20x over. A word of advice if you haven't been here and you know how much you want to spend straight up tell the server what you normally prefer, texture, flavor preference; sweet, sour, salty etc what your favorites are at other sushi places and that gives them a base line to guide you to the next level. I asked for a variety of nigiri and sushi and my budget was $80. This place has ruined all sushi places for me ; nothing will ever be this good. Do not skip out on that bread pudding. read more
Located in River Oak/ West Dallas area, Katami is the sister restaurant of Kata Robata (our favorite sushi spot in town). We came here for dinner after making a reservation. Parking in the area could be challenging, but there is paid valet parking available. The modern interior has a natured inspired palette. Our server Alex, was full of energy, incredibly knowledgeable and gave us some excellent recommendations. We tried out most of the nigiri, rolls, cold plates and hot plates. The ingredients were top-notch, and the flavor profiles were excellent. Our favorites were the toro tar tar, foie gras and anything that came with scallops and uni. It's worth mentioning their Asian inspired cocktails paired beautifully with the food. I'm pleasantly surprised by the aroma of the hot sesame oil in my Shiso Side. Although this spot is a bit pricier compared to Kata, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and would highly recommend it for a date night or special occasion. We came by a little late this time, so a few items were sold out. We'll definitely be back to try them next time! read more
1 year ago
I hate to be the elephant in the room, but I gotta do it! My sister wanted to treat me to Katami for my birthday after hearing all the hype and buzz around this place, but we were truly met with disappointment...honestly, I went in with very high expectations, and that might've been my first mistake. When we arrived, we were seated in the sunroom and waiting for my sister to arrive, we went ahead and ordered the "blue hue" sake and the Shisito Side or some funky green cocktail with drops of spicy sesame oil....not really my cup of tea...and what I really wanted was a lychee martini but they didn't have that available...quite bummed honestly... When we arrived, they were not busy, but our server wasn't really checking in during this time. Once the restaurant foot traffic picked up, Our server was almost non existent. Runners were serving our food, empty dish weren't cleared, drinks were barely refilled, and the whole experience was just a mess. We played the waiting game most of the time. Believe it or not, the food was UNDERWHELMING. Minus the sashimi and the nigiri pieces, nothing was worth what we paid. We ordered the pork belly and vegetable miso soup (overly salty), the chili crunch cabbage appetizer (soggy and underwhelming), the smoked cod fish was also overly salty and just didn't taste like quality fish...the yellowtail sushi roll was just okay, and some type of wagyu pancake thing that was not worth the price on the menu... the food did not fit the pricing... Service was sub par and when it was an occasion, most restaurants will offer a complimentary dessert on the house but nothing was done to celebrate the occasion. We noticed men in suits and blazers walking by, could've been a sommelier or a manager, but they'd walk by our table multiple times throughout the dinner and not even come over to check and see how our evening going or if there was anything we needed. Overall, it was a complete disappointment and we will most likely never return. read more
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1 year ago
I was excited to try Katami as they are one of Houston's most popular sushi restaurants but unfortunately I was not 100% satisfied. I'd like to start off by staying the staff were incredibly nice and the restaurant ambiance was beautiful. We came for a birthday dinner and was gifted a slice of cake on the house which was so greatly appreciated. The start of the evening was definitely the toro tartare. I understand why it's their most popular dish. I can't even put into words how delicious that dish was. The king crab sando was also a yummy bit but didn't seem as special compared to the tuna tartare. For my entree I opted for the nigiri set which came with 10 pieces of nigiri for $68. I'm not sure if my standards are too high/ I came I came in with too high of expectations but I still considered this a splurge and relative to my experiences with omakases elsewhere I felt the fish quality was not up to par. I wonder if some of these cuts are used in their omakase course... My favorite fish on the plate was salmon and in my personal opinion salmon shouldn't be my favorite bite if all the fishes were of high quality (and like I mentioned maybe there are varying degrees of fish quality/types of cuts/ origins of fish that my palette is not refined for). Lastly, we ordered the scallop with foie gras nigiri to try and top off our meal. The foie gras was really creamy and pairs well with the seared and bouncy scallop. Not a must order/try in my opinion but it was a tasty bite. Overall, I'm not sure if I'd come back just because the meal did cost a pretty penny and I didn't leave feeling like every bite was worth the price. read more
We went to Katami for dinner; it is located in the River Oaks development near West Dallas street. Parking is a bit of a pain; there is valet parking available for $7 but we opted to avoid valet and parked on the street after finding a spot. This restaurant is associated with the team at Kata Robata, which is a favorite of ours. The development in this area is very new and the interior here matches the area. Very sleek and modern compared to Kata (which had been open for quite a while). Our server Alex was extremely knowledgeable and on point and is 5/5. We pretty much ordered most of the menu (we came in fairly late for dinner service) except the crab sando and the wagyu options. We tried out most of the nigiri (various fish options, scallops, geoduck, Uni, foie gras, eel, etc), rolls, cold plates, and hot dishes (okonomiyaki). The highlights of the meal were the toro tar tar, scallop related nigiri, Uni, foie gras nigiri, hamachi yuzu, and very tasty (but pricey at $18 per cocktail) cocktails. Overall, it was a bit of a pricey meal compared to Kata but the flavors of most of what we ordered was spot on and this is a fairly nice date spot for dinner service. read more
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Is this place kid friendly?
They're not kid unfriendly.. they're just a more upscale place so unless you have really well behaved kids, I'd try to avoid it. We did bring our 3 year old and the server was really friendly and tried to bring him ice cream to keep him occupied…
Is there a dress code?
There is no dress code! Personally, I would suggest dressing nice (no tshirt and flip flops) because of the ambiance. I wore a sweater and jeans.
Is there like a private room or a separate sitting area?
Yes, we have both. Please email any inquiries to contact@katamihouston.com and someone will get back to you tomorrow. Thank you.
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