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

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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

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Fave sushi spot in Htown!! Seriously, IMO, better than MF Sushi & Kata & on par w/ Uchi. 10/10 for top notch service. All crew here deserve praise, so digging the energy! Drinks: 8/10. I tried the Sashi Soma as I'm a Ginny-holic. Vibrant color, light citrus flavor, not gin heavy. Could only handle 1 due to citrus, switched to G&T after that. Starters: 8/10. Highly recommend the butterfish. Such a light, flavorful piece of fish with silky texture. Just heavenly. Wagyu hot plate was very tasty, for the price and this cut of beef, it's a hella bargain. Wagyu beef melts like butter in your mouth. Perfectly cooked mushrooms and def recommend waiting a full minute before digging in. Makes the rice edges nice & crispy! Tofu Wabu was literally the best tofu I've ever had. Soooo creamy and the soy sauce elevates an otherwise bland ingredient. (Pro tip: don't attempt to pick these squares up w your stix, use the spoon!) Rolls: 9/10. Texas Hamachi roll was bomb.com! I'm not a fan of raw fish but I genuinely enjoyed the combination of flavors in this roll. The jalapeño on top gave it a nice touch of heat, without searing my tastebuds. Loved the combination of textures in this roll: crispy fried shrimp, soft spicy tuna and fresh yellowtail w that jalapeño kicker. Beau enjoyed the Sashimo roll and said it was one of the best rolls he ever had. Dessert: 10/10. Apple bread pudding w ice cream on top. Made beau's birthday extra special - like c'mon, is there ever anything bad to say about bread pudding?! Light, creamy, not overly sweet. Goodbye few bites I left behind, too full to savor. Gone but never forgotten. Parking: 8/10. $7 valet + tip. Well-mannered, friendly crew, actually opened passenger door unlike other valet spots around town. It's greatly appreciated! Beautiful interior, exceptional team, decently priced, stone's throw from the casa. Update: went back and service was still top notch. Food was delish, there was an app that tasted like a lobster roll I wouldn't recommend because it was so heavy but otherwise a fab meal and experience. Valet quality downgrade from the last time we went, not worth the money. 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

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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

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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

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This place is my number one favorite restaurant and a must visit if you haven't been. Top notch service, freshest sushi, beautiful restaurant read more

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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

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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

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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

Katami - Green tea shaved ice - Kakigori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Great experience. Food was delicious. My favorite was the tare tare and the foie gras and scallop nigiri. Will be back! read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Still one of the best options for high end Japanese food in Houston. We got the sashimi for two and nigiri sushi. Both had nice variety of fish and very fresh. We were kind of weary of the sea perch being fishy but it wasn't bad at all, all though still not a favorite. Got the chawanmushi again and still so good. Everyone loved the king crab sando, I do wish the portion was a little bigger. New order was the smoked sake miso cod, a decent portion size and tasted delicious. Again parking is an issue however we were able to find street parking. 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

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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

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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

Katami - Hori's Yuzu High Ball and Shiso Side - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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

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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

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Katami has been on my list of restaurants to try for the longest time after hearing such rave reviews from family and friends. We went for my belated birthday dinner and it absolutely lived up to my expectations. Got a 5:15 pm reservation on a Saturday night. The service is impeccable - our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu, our dirty plates were immediately cleaned off of our table the moment we were done with them, and our waters never went below half the level of the glass. The restaurant is modern with simple detailing yet very intimate. It does get a little dark once the mood lighting kicks in and it's nice that each table has a small lamp but I wish it had options for brighter lighting instead of just one setting. Parking can be a little tough - your options are either valet or street parking but with the area it's in and with it sharing a lot with several other restaurants, street parking can fill up quickly. The food was incredibleee. - King crab sando on milk bread - slightly disappointed in the portion size (could be eaten in 2 bites) but the lobster is very fresh and the bread was so incredibly buttery - Robata pork ribs w/ cream corn - probably our favorite dish of the night; came with 3 ribs and the pork was so tender and flavorful, paired well with the cream corn which was not super sweet like most cream corn is - Sashimi for 2 (chef's choice of 8 cuts of fish) - today's cuts included: Kanpachi amberjack, Sawara Japanese mackerel, Macau sea bream, Hamachi yellowtail, lean & medium fatty tuna, salmon, prawn (they give you the option to fry up your prawn head which I thought was a nice touch); the sashimi was incredibly fresh and nothing tasted too fishy to me, even the mackerel - Sea salt & lemon unagi nigiri - I like the non-marinated option for unagi, I think it helps you appreciate the flavor and flakiness of it better without drowning the fish out - Complimentary strawberry shortcake - nice and light with a candle and all This experience has easily made Katami one of my top 5 restaurants in Houston and I will certainly come back for another special occasion. :) read more

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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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We arrived on Easter Sunday when Katami opens at 5 pm. For starters, four people shared two orders of pork dumplings infused with chili sauce. We ordered sake and a lemon margarita. Our son's ribs were delicious served in a creamed corn sauce. (He said.) His girlfriend loved both the New Zealand and seasonal cherry blossom salmon. Husband ordered a Texas salmon roll. I wanted to try a trio of salmon, chopped scallops, and Butterfish. Glazed carrots added as a side dish to share. Katarina has a sister restaurant, Kata Robata. Omakase Chef's tasting is available. Waiter, Fie, was stellar. He recommended we end the meal with apple caramel bread pudding a la mode. It was very delicious. Ambiance is professional and peaceful read more

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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

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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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What a great idea! Katami is nested in the West Dallas area, among many other businesses such as Pavon and La Griglia. Parking can be valet if you don't find street parking. Reservation is definitely recommended, preferably a couple of weeks in advance. So this required some planning ! Japanese sushi is our theme in July and this one added a great touch! Once placed in the main room, we were attended quite promptly. There are nigiris, sashimis, sushi rolls and other more unique creations such as tartare, mushroom rice stone and bone marrow. I strongly recommend the mushroom rice stone for something you don't find often. I wouldn't choose the clam / crab miso soup, nor the bone marrow again, nothing outstanding. Now, the fish is really fresh and tasty. Can't go wrong in either dish of nigiris or sushi rolls ! I like that the table had hidden drawers in which it hides the menu in case we needed. Nice decor, very calming. Come here for an occasion or just because. Very much recommend ! read more

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I went here for my anniversary. This place is so good, I would rate this my top 3 restaurants. Every dish did not disappoint and are all flavorful in their own way. My favorite dishes would have to be the toro tar tar and Wagyu cold soba. The place is decorated so well. I love the natural green, brown, and cream colors - gives a nice vibe. And lastly the service is top notch. The servers introduced the menu very well and gave a lot of amazing recommendations. Overall, very happy with this place, and I highly recommend this place for a special occasion. read more

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Always a great quiet and amazing dining experience. We really enjoy our meals here. It is hands down best in town and go-to that never ceases to surprise with consistency. Our server Trevor was great and aces the comfort in hospitality. We really enjoyed our latest meal here. Thank you Katamj team. read more

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Katami is such a gem! I've been here four times now, and it never disappoints. It's one of my favorite restaurants. This restaurant is always busy whenever I go, so I recommend securing a reservation if you can. The service here is always good, and the food comes out in a timely manner. The interior is also stunning with plenty of seating available at the bar, main dining room, and the sun room. Perfect date night vibes! This time around, we ordered: Nigiri - Ehime bluefin chutoro - Sakura masu - Murasaki uni - Kagoshima A5 wagyu - Seared toro - New Zealand salmon - Foie Scallop - Tuna zuke - Hamachi - Chopped scallop - Anago - Kinmedai - Unagi shirayaki Vegetable - Chili roasted cabbage Cold - Toro Tar Tar - Hotate crudo - Madai carpaccio Hot - King crab sando - Texas wagyu okonomiyaki - Foie gras PBJ milk bread - Mushroom rice hot stone Dessert - Rainbow kakigori - Apple caramel bread pudding - Yuzu lemon tart - Toasted rice coconut panna cotta Cafe - Iced white mocha matcha latte - Kuromitsu matcha cappuccino One thing about Katami is their nigiri pieces are always biiiig. They do not skimp! Their fish is always fresh and great quality too. Their wasabi is also very good. I enjoyed all the nigiri pieces except for the tuna zuke and the sakura masu. For the hot dishes and the vegetables, the chili roasted cabbage and texas wagyu okonomiyaki were just ok. I wouldn't get them again. My favorite hot dishes were the foie gras PBJ milk bread and the king crab sando. I would've liked if the king crab sando had more lemon though since it was very rich. I loved all 3 cold dishes we ordered, but the toro tar tar was top tier! I crave it all the time. I always order one just for myself, no sharing! It comes with perfectly toasted and buttery milk bread and is topped off with pickled mushrooms. For dessert I did not like the toasted rice coconut panna cotta. I could not eat more than two bites of this. I hated the texture, and the taste was unpleasant too. The other 3 desserts were really good though. My favorite was the apple caramel bread pudding. It had a very crispy top, and wasn't too sweet. Lastly, the matcha drinks we got weren't bad, but definitely not memorable. read more

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My wife and I picked this place to celebrate her birthday, hoping for a nice evening out. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Our server, Stefan, accidentally spilled a drink on my wifes plate, took it away, and never brought a replacement. When the soup came, there were no spoons--we had to ask, and by the time they arrived the soup had cooled. Stefan's recommendations felt off, and he barely checked on us after dropping off the food. The lighting was so low we both resorted to phone flashlights to read the menu. Compared to nearby tables that seemed to get plenty of attention, ours felt overlooked. To top it off, we had mentioned it was her birthday when we arrived, but nothing was done--no acknowledgment, no small gesture, and no adjustment for the various issues until we brought it up ourselves at the end. Overall, the night left us disappointed on what should have been a special occasion. We probably won't be back. It feels like the experience depends heavily on the server, and a bit more consistent training could go a long way. read more

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Absolutely incredible place! Every meal had my group going "wow". The dishes are unique, fresh, and their presentation is well done. The standouts are definitely the: Toro Tar Tar, hamachi sake chili roll, apple caramel bread pudding in my opinion. Attentive and friendly service! I would definitely recommend it to others. read more

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Still a good time after all this time. Service is still spectacular. The food tastes the same, delicious! Love how they have a special strawberry shortcake for birthdays now. The strawberries taste like candy! The lighting is dim but they have table lights that light up the whole table so you can see all the food well. It also helps with pictures lol read more

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Definitely a must try for a date night or a dinner with friends. "Katami" means memento, or a keepsake and a meal here with your loved one(s) will be a dinner to remember. They encourage you to order family style at this restaurant so you are able to try a little bit of everything. Every dish was unique and delicious, with beautiful presentation. The Toro tar tar was a must. The combination of the rich tuna mixed with egg yolk on top of the light but buttery bread was divine. The sushi rolls were delicious, the lobster roll was a standout for me. The smoked cod was my personal favorite, the flavor was delicate and the texture was like silk. Everyone at the table had different favorite dishes, which lets you know there's something for everyone. Service was great. Aside from our attentive server, there were other servers constantly checking in and making sure we had everything we wanted. Every time a dish was served, the server would tell us about the preparation. There is some street parking, but overall the valet is shared with verde garden and is pretty convenient. If someone is coming from out of town, or you're looking for a place to go with friends, or for a first date- Katami won't let you down. read more

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STUNNING!!! Stunning food, stunning presentations, and a stunning and clean interior!!! I think about this meal all the time. If I could afford to eat here everyday I would!!! The only issue I had during my visit was my waiter. He was distracted and not particularly friendly. He got our order confused and forgot things. It wasn't the worst waiter experience I've ever had but I felt like he made no effort to connect and barely made eye contact. Moving on to the food!! To start I got a Miso Soup which I would give a 9/10. It was definitely a stronger flavored miso soup than you get at most restaurants. I tried some of the Chili Roasted Cabbage and was surprised by how much I liked it. Very savory with a slight crunch. 8/10. The Okonomiyaki was amazing!!! I did ask for it without the mayo but I was given the mayo regardless. It was very delicious even with the mayo I couldn't scrape off fully! It was much bigger and more filling than expected so it's great for sharing! 8/10 I ordered the Eggplant Nigiri which had a lovely sweet miso glaze. Perfectly cooked eggplant and one of the dishes I would order again! 9/10 I also ordered the Unagi Nigiri (I truly cannot remember which one of the two types I got sorry!). It had this insane perfect crunch to it that I dreammmm about! It was the best food I have ate in 2025. If you like eel you have to get it. 11/10 Last thing I tried was the Smoked Sake Kasu Black Cod. It was good but it wasn't particularly flavorful and didn't have a complex texture. It was a generally flat flavor and texture. I did still enjoy it but compared to some other black cod I've had at restaurants it was the best. 7/10 Overall amazing food and stunning interior. I'm a big sucker for a beautiful restaurant with good lighting. Cannot wait until I am able to comeback!!! read more

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the inside of katami is very swanky. the service was friendly and attentive. the rolls were very wide! their menu selection was more choice than the regular sushi restaurants. their dessert was tasty. the prices are more expensive than usual but i think the food you are getting is worth the price. overall a great place for a treat. read more

Katami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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