Kata Robata has a new little sister, Katami (means keepsake, remembrance)! We went three days ago and I was so happy! We've been to a Japanese restaurant in the Galleria and one near Katami, but my husband and I agreed that Katami was the best experience of the three! It was our first visit, so Nicole, our sever, made great recommendations. We only ordered four things, so we'll have to come back to try more. My favorites were the appetizer, Toro Tar Tar, and the Mushroom Rice Hot Stone that, with a tweak, became Wagyu Yakimeshi! First course was the appetizer. I love tuna and had fun adding the tiny mushrooms to make little vignettes on the toasted milk bread cubes. Told Nicole I could make the Mushroom Rice Hot Stone at home, and it needed something more. She thought for a quick second and said she'd ask the chef if there was any wagyu available to add. There was, and it was my second favorite - it made the rice sing! (Although, next time, I'd ask if less oil can be used.) So, my Mushroom Rice became Wagyu Yakimeshi! It can even be someone's meal who comes along but doesn't like raw seafood. Tip: Press the rice against the hot stone bowl's sides for 5-10 minutes to get this wonderful, flavorful, crunchy rice char! The Nigiri Sushi had 10 pieces. The  tuna pieces, I enjoyed. There was one piece that didn't taste as fresh and the hikarimono that reminded me why I don't like skin on sushi. The Robata Baby Back Ribs were tender, but I was getting full by that time, and my husband said he preferred Texas barbecue sauce to their sauce. No problem. Ya can't like everything on a menu. There are lots of other things I'd love to try, like the omakase. If you're interested, you might want to reserve your spot a few days in advance. That will give the chefs time to properly prep. If you're celebrating an event, let the server know. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and they brought out a complimentary dessert (choice of two). The cable lit Apple Caramel Bread Pudding uses milk bread. We cleaned the dish! It's busy! We left at 9p on a Tuesday night as people were still arriving. The place was packed and noisy. We were led to the side room but the sound bounces off hard surfaces too much for my liking, so I asked and was moved to the larger, open dining room. It's difficult to find parking space, so we valeted ($7 for dinner, $3 at lunch). read more

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After having a great lunch at Kata Robata and remembering why I liked it so much, I made plans for my next special occasion night out to be at Katami. Honestly, I can't even make any specific recommendations because everything was a hit. My husband and I shared plates from most of the sections on the menu including the vegetables, sushi, hot plates, wagyu, and dessert and it was all top quality. If something sounds interesting to your preferences, I'm sure you'll enjoy it! read more

Dark and intimate, perfect for an anniversary or a date. A great place for some great sushi, definitely comparable to Kata Robata. The server was funny and personable. Everything on the menu was good, we had a roll and nigiri along with some dessert. Sushi was fresh and so so good. We scraped the apple caramel bread pudding. Thanks for making our anniversary special! read more

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When we arrived we were promptly greeted and seated. It did take our server to get to us a good 10 minutes before talking and telling us what the concept and food recommendations were. The setting of the restaurant is clean, and airy due to the sun room setting on one side of the restaurant. To start us off, we did some drinks that were good but did not find any favourites. The two cold starters were: Hamachi Yuzu: 2/5 because the yuzu yoghurt was overpowering and the kombu powder left a sandy grit texture on the teeth that made it almost annoying to eat. Could barely taste the hamachi. Madai Carpaccio: 1/5 because the crunchy togarashi and black sesame soy sauce enveloped the Madai and the saucy component was too strong to complement the fish. Oyster with caviar was fresh and briny. Very tasty. 5/5. Would recommend avoiding the cold starters besides the oysters and moving straight to the nigiri and hot components of the menu. From the nigiri portion, we ordered: Hotate, salmon, gizzard shad, akami, amaebi and madai. Fresh, fatty, flavoursome cuts of delicious fish. Definitely recommend, 5/5. Also, tried the Olive A5 wagyu nigiri with black truffle and it was unctuous and absolute yum! From their hot portion, we got the baby back ribs, iberico shumai, and lobster with sake miso. The baby back ribs were falling off the bone, tender and seasoned to perfection. The shumai was good with a pipette of ponzu sauce. The lobster was rich, not overcooked and the panko with the miso sake lent it a Mac and cheese-esque quality to it. Would definitely get these again. For dessert go the Japanese melon which was sweet and juicy and had none of the chemical aftertaste that is found in the fruits here in the states. The green tea kakigori was airy and light. Usually not a fan of red bean ice cream or desserts but this one came with a really nice red bean ice cream. Would have liked the portion to be more to balance out the shaved ice. Overall it was a great time! Price wise it was affordable for the amount of food we ordered. read more

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One of the best sushi restaurants in Houston! We arrived around 5:30 pm on a Sunday night and they were not busy at all. There is an option for valet parking for $7 but self-parking is free at the large parking lot behind the restaurants. We were seated very quickly and we loved the ambiance. Most of their seating area is either a booth table or the bar which created a very intimate space with your friends. We ordered drinks, a shareable, a roll, and a few nigiris. All their dishes were amazing. The slices of nigiris were very buttery and creamy. Depending on the fish, it melted in your mouth. I highly recommend their nigiris: Akamutsu and Seared Toro. Overall, I would come again and next time, try their Wagyu dishes! read more

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I've been here twice. The food here is more nigiri/crudo/omakase focused than Kata Robata. It is good.. and a cute place for dinner with friends, but not in my list of sushi favorites in Houston. Service was pretty decent. Not a bad experience, just not my fav! Worth a try :) read more

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My family of four had an amazing time at Katami. The restaurant has a great ambience. The day setting is warm, bright, and cheerful, whereas the night setting is classy and romantic. The restaurant is big. There are booth, table, and bar seatings to choose from. My waiter, Ryu, was great. He was so attentive. He explained every dish that was brought to our table, and was very detailed. My kids had the smoked sake kasu black cod which they loved. The cod was marinated well and had so much flavor in it. It was cooked to perfection. The piece of cod flaked smoothly and easily. The dish was presented prettily too. It is a must-order. My husband and I had the Sashimi for Two, The Southern Smoke Roll, The Lobster Ikura Roll, 3oz of Ohmi Wagyu Shiga (robata style), Texas Wagyu Okonomiyaki, Nigiri Sushi (10pc chef's choice), and a piece of hotate & uni nigiri (just for myself). We thought the food wasn't enough and wanted to get more. But we were sated with just these dishes. The Sashimi for Two was amazingly fresh and so good. The pieces were sliced to the right thickness. The chef's choice nigiri sushi was a good plate of great quality fish. Great sushi rice and nice big piece of raw fish on each nigiri. As for the rolls, both were super delicious. There was a great balance of flavors. The Okonomiyaki was thick, flavorful, and cooked well. I thought the Wagyu would be lost in the sea of ingredients but I saw and tasted big slices in the dish. I loved the hotate & uni nigiri. It had to be eaten in one mouth. The uni literally melted in my mouth, and the hotate was so smooth and fresh. It was OMG!! Lastly, the Ohmi Wagyu Shiga was grilled perfectly, tender, and flavorful. It was so good. For desserts, my kids had the kakigori rainbow which had strawberry ice cream in the middle of all the shaved ice. The dessert was served with a small saucer of strawberry sauce for customers to pour onto the ice when the flavored ice (strawberry, mango, and blueberry) were all eaten. The yuzu cream on the top was so good. It balanced the sweetness well. As for the adults, we went with Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate. The spiced chocolate ice cream had a great kick. I was pleasantly surprised and loved the creativity behind this plate of dessert. The cake on the dessert had strong chocolate taste, and the chocolate truffle was so chocolatey. Valet parking is $7. I would recommend to have a reservation as it gets busier and crowded during dinner time. Katami is definitely a serious contender in Houston sushi scene. I would make it my regular dining place. read more

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Had reservations for 6:30pm on a Saturday and the free parking spots just barely filled up so we had to do the $7 valet. The restaurant was busy, but the ambiance was great. Loved the decor, even the view out of the windows, just great energy all around. TORO TAR TAR: It lives up to the hype! Everyone loves it for a reason. I have nothing bad to say about it. The toro was delicious. The toast was delicious. I would've gotten two of these if there weren't so many other things I wanted to try. FOIE SCALLOP NIGIRI: SO DELICIOUS! If you're thinking about it, just get it. You won't regret it. My whole table LOVED it. Even someone who doesn't care for foie gras. SEARED TORO SASHIMI: Slices were honestly a little thin, but maybe it was because it was seared. It was our first time getting it seared. Found out we all prefer toro raw, but it was nice to try something new. HAMACHI SAKE CHILI ROLL: Delicious! It was a good balance of flavors. Loved the chili flavor! It says it has jalapeño tempura but I didn't taste it at all. KATAMI FUTOMAKI ROLL: This was mistakenly dropped off at our table, but they let us keep it. The description didn't seem that enticing to me, but my whole table loved it! It was a really pleasant surprise. A great balance of so many different flavors and textures. We would've all gotten this again for sure! SOUTHERN SMOKE ROLL: I liked this, but the fatty tuna overpowered the uni and caviar to the point where you couldn't really taste them. It basically felt like a fatty tuna roll, so I don't really think it was worth the price if you can't taste the uni or caviar. It felt like they made a roll with expensive ingredients to slap a high price tag on it without ensuring the flavors were well balanced. My table preferred the futomaki over this roll fyi. MISO SAKE LOBSTER: It's served in half of a lobster shell. It's good, but it tastes exactly like the lobster mac and cheese from Kata Robata if you're familiar with that, just without the mac. At a higher price point with arguably the same amount of lobster and no mac, I'd just get the lobster mac from Kata Robata next time. I feel like you're just paying for the lobster shell presentation here. The sauce tastes like Parmesan, even though the menu vaguely just says "cheese". And I thought we'd have to peel it out of the shell, but it was already scooped out, chopped up, then just put back into the shell for presentation. BONE MARROW: Delicious and fatty, of course! It came with 3 bones, which was a lot, even between four of us. The 4 pieces of toast definitely weren't enough. SMOKED SAKE KASU BLACK COD: It was decent compared to other restaurants I've gotten this from. Honestly on the lower end of the spectrum. If you've never had some sort of black cod from a sushi restaurant before though, it's great. It just wasn't as tender and didn't melt in my mouth like I'm used to. MUSHROOM RICE HOT STONE: I only got this because people seemed to really like it. It was pretty tasty, but a little salty if you're sensitive to salt. Although it was good, I wasn't blown away or anything. It'd be a great choice for a vegetarian, but I thought it was expensive for a dish without protein. UME CLARIFIED MILK PUNCH: Comes with a cherry. Apparently, this is all the bartenders' favorite drink, but I was disappointed with it. It was a little syrupy/thick and too sweet for me. It was decent enough, but the sunomono sour was way better imo. SUNOMONO SOUR: Everyone at my table loved it! I liked it way better than the milk punch. It was refreshing and lightly sour from the pineapple. Didn't taste any sesame oil. Highly recommend! read more

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Overall I would rate this spot a 4.5. Houston has now gained another high end sushi spot opened by Kata. I like Kata but it's not one of my gotos compared to the other spots in Houston, so I was quite curious how I would feel about Katami. I would say the differences I noticed in the menu is that Katami has more focus on nigiri (I believe they have the most nigiri options of any sushi spot in Houston currently) and wagyu compared to Kata which is more focused more on dishes. For drinks we had the shiso side, calpico Collins, and ume clarified milk punch. The milk punch was so good and smooth I could probably drink these nonstop. The shiso side was also tasty as well and actually reminds me of a drink I had at a top 50 bar. For food we started off with a variety of nigiris: chutoro, New Zealand salmon, wild salmon, foie scallop, madai, barracuda, unagi, chopped scallop. My favorites were the NZ salmon, foie scallop, and barracuda. However, they were all prepared well and good overall. Toro tartar: 5/5 this was soo good and flavorful Southern smoke roll: 4/5 this is a pricey roll for two ppl to share as it comes with uni, fatty tuna and caviar. However if you have a few ppl I think this role would then be worth the $39 Robata baby back ribs: 4/5 ribs were tender but nothing mind blowing, corn was actually my favorite part Mushroom rice hot stone: 4/5 good seared texture but it needed more sauce and flavor Apple caramel bread pudding: 5/5 this dish is a must! It isn't too sweet and the apple taste is subtle, they also stayed a little crisp instead of mushy. Overall, we had an enjoyable meal. I definitely like Katami more than I like Kata and it's going to be in my rotation. Service was also great from start to end. Price wise we ended up spending more than we anticipated so likely will save this spot for special occasions. read more

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I was very excited to try this place because I love Kata Robata. This place seems to use very similar dishes/ingredients but somehow, make it still different compared to Kata Robata. I highly recommend making a reservation beforehand, because I can see that this place gets packed very fast. There is plenty of seating, but it does fill up. Also, the parking is valet only. When you enter inside, everything looks so luxurious and high-end. It's very clean and aesthetic. All of the presentation of the food looks perfect. This place is perfect for a date night, to celebrate something, or catch up with a very small group of friends. If there is one thing that I recommend that you get from here, it ABSOLUTELY HAS to be the toro tar tar. I can't even begin to describe how delicious this bite was on the perfectly toasted milk bread. The toro is so buttery and melts in your mouth. I recommend eating this slowly and in small bites so that you can just savor each bite. This is the best appetizer to get and share. It really sets the tone for how the rest of the dishes will be. These were the other items that we tried: -the Southern Smoke Roll -Miso Sake Lobster -Chanterelle Mushroom & Tofu -tuna nigiri flight -whitefish nigiri flight -Apple Caramel Bread Pudding -Green Tea shaved ice Our server was fantastic with recommendations. He was also very friendly and patient with us. Technically, the "nigiri flights" that were listed above are off-menu, but he said you can basically DIY the pieces of nigiri that you want and make a "flight" out of it. We ended up wanting to do the tuna and whitefish ones. The tuna goes from the leanest to fattiest cut. Our server went over his recommendations in which order to each which piece. The Southern Smoke Roll is definitely very fatty/buttery and is recommended to be shared. It was so delicious, but I feel like it could be too much if you try to eat that entire roll by yourself. The chanterelle mushroom & tofu was a really unique dish, full of flavor. It's a great appetizer that I would recommend getting. Both of the desserts that we got were really good, but I would say that I like the bread pudding a little bit more. The warm and cold combination between the bread pudding and the ice cream was perfect. The texture was amazing too. We ordered all of this food amongst 4 people, and were definitely very full afterwards. We were very pleased with the services, food, quality, and ambience here. Highly recommend trying this place out if you like Kata Robata. read more

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We found our new sushi spot! Having been twice, there's still so much of the menu to try that I'm planning a third visit once the sushi cravings hit again. Our favorites: Get 2 orders of tuna tar tar (nicely seasoned and paired with delightfully toasted bread)! Mushroom rice (served hot and mixed at the table, super tasty, and filling). Chutoro nigiri (the first time we had it, it was incredible but the second time was not quite as amazing but still tasty). Okonomiyaki pancake was also nice and hot, creamy, lots of savory flavors-- I enjoyed the regular version as much as their crab/wagyu special flavor. I like the anago nigiri (conger eel) for just eel not doused in unagi sauce, but that may be a little too simple for some diners. Desserts: Like their sister restaurant, Kata Roberta, their dessert is not their forte, but it's still worth trying, especially if you just like pretty desserts :P The apple bread pudding was suuuuper buttery (too much for me), the surface of the kakigori shaved ice was nice and syrups didn't taste artificial (yay!) but the middle of the ice was just ice, the kit katami had fun textures but the taste was okay, and the chocolatex3 was interestingly spicy but not my thing. Drinks: cocktails were super delectable, per my friends! Some of the best in town apparently :) Ambiance: simple, clean and modern. For dress code, little nicer than Kata, and some people dress up but I felt comfortable going in nice jeans and a shirt. (Bring a jacket, it's cooooold inside). Bar seating, booths, tables in the quieter area. Bustling! Service: They are super on top of refilling water glasses (thank you!!!), and the waitresses have all been knowledgeable about the menu. Our first one (Dana?) was awesome, and our second one was funny and more lively but noticeably a bit more pushy in ordering certain items. Parking: there's a dedicated parking lot but it fills up quickly and the valet takes many of the spots depending on the day. There's also street parking. Next time you want to try something new and fun, try Katami! :D read more

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We love a new sushi spot! Our dinner at Katami was fantastic! From the food, to the service, to the ambiance. Parking: While they have a massive parking lot, it is primarily all reserved for valet. This was a bit disappointing to me because I always try to plan my parking and thought I'd be able to park myself. There was some free street parking around the parking lot though for those that do not want to valet. Service: The service was lovely! Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, giving us recommendations for most popular items and her personal favorites. This was definitely appreciated since it was our first time and we were wanting to try a wide range of items from the menu. We ordered a lot of items and each time it was brought out, we were told what it was. If something had various pieces (like multiple different sashimi on a plate), they took care to tell us what each one was. The only thing I would change was slowing down the pace of the courses. We would frequently have multiple items come out while still working on the previous ones. That wasn't too much of a problem but was a bit overwhelming since we ordered so much. Food: AMAZING! Overall we were very satisfied with all of our orders and some dishes in particular stood out to us. Our favorite items were the Toro Tar Tar (this may have been my number 1 choice), Sashimi For Two Premium, and the Southern Smoke Roll. We also ordered several pieces of nigiri, but honestly the sashimi order was a way better option for us. We also loved the Bone Marrow and Wagyu Beef Salad. The only thing we were not huge fans of was the Pork Belly * Vegetable Miso - the flavor profile and amount of veggies took it too far from Miso for us. Seating: There is a lot of seating. It's quite a large space. There's everything from bar seating to tables of 2-4 to booths to what seemed like private room options. We arrived at 5pm when it just opened and were confused why we were sat so close to the only other party there, but by the time we left (about 8pm) the place was full and we understood the original seating choice better (that being said we did spend an hour just staring across at the other couple which was a bit silly). Price: While we did try a lot on the menu and everything was delicious, I do think the pricing was a bit high for some of the dishes. This is primarily why I rated it 4 stars instead of 5. read more

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I absolutely would love this restaurant. This is my second time coming to this location. I would strongly suggest going with a group that way you could try many items. Of course the more you order the price of the items get. I can't remember all the items that we ordered, but hopefully my pictures can help. Public parking is available as well as valet. read more

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One of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been to! Visited from CA and was so excited to try this place. Our server, Luan, was amazing. We pretty much let him recommend and give us all of his top choices and every option was delicious. Definitely some of the best sushi I've ever had. The restaurant itself is really nice with a cute bar area and is quiet and perfect for a date night or girls dinner. Would love to come back to Houston and try again! read more

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God bless the soul who created this blissful restaurant. I came here on a fake/belated birthday and it was celebrated as if it was the same day. The food gave my stomach kisses. The Madai Carpaccio was a personal favorite and the Texas Wagyu Salad is underrated. Thank you Katami for a dinner worth 7 tanks of gas :) read more

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Spacious restaurant and very minimalist decor which is so clean I loved it. Service was very good our server was so knowledgeable of every dish and very patient as well. Food was fantastic. We did order bone marrow, I'm not a fan of it in general but my friend enjoyed it. Their toro tar tar was absolutely delicious! read more

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We got to check this out on their first night of service to the public. Aside from a few timing issues things were remarkably smooth for a new opening. With their veteran management and staff I shouldn't be too surprised :) There is valet out front but you can circumvent them and go around the side to the shared parking lot. Restaurant has an expansive look with lots of natural wood and a modern zen aesthetic. Full bar has a dark and moody vibe. Sushi bar is large and bustling. Lots of booth seating, private room in the back, potential private room where we were sat. Super fresh sushi of course! A nice variety of hot and cold dishes with a few dupes from Kata, but mostly a different menu. Black cod, toro tartare, mushroom rice... Desserts! Bread pudding was shockingly light and delicious. Japanese shaved ice was like eating a tasty cloud. Definitely going back! read more

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I had the opportunity to come to the soft launch in October and I am soo excited to come back next time! For drinks, I had the Calpico Collins and it was so refreshing!! I also got the chance to try the Sakura Hi-ball which was also very good. The Okinawa Swizzle wasn't really my favorite but that's because I don't really like smokey flavors. However, the passion fruit in the drink was very good! As for food, we were able to try sooo many things! My favorite items were definitely the tuna tartar, futomaki roll (soo good), lobster roll, siu mai, mushroom rice, and the apple bread pudding. Everything had a ton of flavor and I couldn't believe how well everything paired together on each plate. I wouldn't change anything about any of these dishes and I can't wait to order these again!! I also had nigiri- new zealand salmon, chutoro, egg plant, foie scallop, shiitake mushroom, and kamasu. All were so so flavorful! My favorite was of course the foie scallop because I love scallop (: My least favorite dishes (but still very good) were the bone marrow, wagyu cubes, and the foie PB&J. The bone marrow was just a little bit too salty. The wagyu cubes were a little overcooked which made them chewy and tough. The foie PB&J was really good but just a little too salty, but I liked the concept of a savory take on a normally sweet dish! Jess was our server and she was very attentive! We ordered a lot of food and she was able to time everything perfectly. She came by our table a good amount and we really appreciated it! read more

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First time here, sister restaurant of Kata. Very trendy, great service and cool vibe with the music. Would highly recommend, bring your big boy wallet you're gonna need it. Very good restaurant would highly recommend especially if with friends or on a date. read more

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There is no such thing as a bad dish at Katami! I tend to stay on the safe side when it comes to eating food, but the rest of my party wanted to be more adventurous and order the unique things. Their menu is quite extensive, as they have 47 different nigiri to choose from. If you're not into nigiri, they also have other items under their cold, hot, handroll, and wagyu sections. Our server, Ryu, was incredibly helpful in highlighting a couple items from each section. Some unique highlights are the Toro Tar Tar and the Foie Gras PBJ! I'm too small brained to be able to explain these dishes, but they were goooood. All the nigiri was super fresh and they make their unagi in house! I apprecite how Katami will layer the dishes. Instead of bringing the food as it comes out, Katami is intentional in serving the lighter items first and saving the richer items for the end. The service is outstanding - the entire staff is attentive, patient, and polite. The interior is modern, clean, and spacious. My experience at Katami was 10/10! This is a top notch restaurant that deserves all the praise its been receiving read more

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Valet parking $7, PRIVATE ROOM seats 10 comfortably. We were celebrating a bridesmaids proposal & they kept the champagne flowing. My friend who went to Japan this year said that Katami is the closest experience similar to the sushi she had in Japan. Our server, JONEN, was excellent & the whole night was just stellar. I had the MATCHA GRASSHOPPER cocktail & it was dangerous. It's a dessert drink because it is creamy & sweet but so good! - HOTATE CRUDO & CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE: Light & refreshing - TORO TAR TAR: One of the top bites of the night. The fatty tuna on the buttery milk bread was so decadent. I really enjoyed the pickled mushrooms that gave a a pop of acidity - TEXAS WAGYU BEEF SALAD: Very substantial, the beef was very tender - CHAWANMUSHI: Tasty but not memorable compared to the other dishes - BONE MARROW: Beautiful presentation, smoky & oh so fatty - SMOKED SAKE KASU BLACK COD: Fun reveal with lifting the cover to release the smoke & present the fish - THE LOBSTER IKURA ROLL: Yum but wouldn't get again - NEW ZEALAND SALMON: Simply dressed to highlight the fish. We ended up getting another round of this one - KINMEDAI (GOLDEN EYE SNAPPER): This was my favorite - CHU TORO: Medium fatty tuna, delish - AMAEBI (PRAWN): Personal preference but I'm not usually a fan of the raw shrimp. I did enjoy the fried head - HIRAME (FLOUNDER) - SPICY CHOPPED SCALLOP: They ran out of whole Hotate for the night but they were able to give us this. - FOIE GRAS: With a piece of maraschino cherry on top. It was a sweet & savoy combo - UNAGI SHIRAYAKI: Different from eel I've had before it was lighter, not dressed with the caramelized teriyaki sauce - UNI: Ocean's butter, sweet & briny but in the best way - KANPACHI - 'KIT KAT'AMI: Least favorite dessert. The kit kat were made with dark chocolate & it was a little too bitter, not complementing the other desserts. It was also pretty hard so difficult to bite - APPLE CARAMEL BREAD PUDDING: The group agreed this was the best dessert. Warm, gooey. Perfectly sweet. I would absolutely get this again - JAPANESE CHEESECAKE: fluffy but also would not get again - GREEN TEA KAKIGORI: Matcha all the way, there was azuki ice cream in the middle - RAINBOW (STRAWBERRY, MANGO, BLUEBERRY) KAKIGORI: A little messy but the fruit was refreshing read more

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Katami is probably one of the hottest new Japanese restaurants that's quickly proven itself to be worth all the hype. I've been here a handful of times and it's been an incredible experience every time! Food: 5/5 their nigiri selection is vast but most importantly delicious! The head chef here came from kata robata so we already knew the bar was high, but Katami somehow still exceeded expectations. If you're new, or even a seasoned aficionado of Japanese cuisine, highly recommend you ask your server for some recommendations because we loved everything that was suggested. Service: 5/5 amazing service, never had to ask for water even once since they kept checking on us (I drink a lot of water). Ambiance: 5/5 this is definitely high end ambiance that's perfect for a date night or celebrating a special occasion. Come here if you want to treat yo self or someone special in your life to an amazing dining experience! If you haven't been to Katami yet, you're really missing out! read more

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Might be the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to in any city. Ive lived in NYC and spent week long stretches in Vegas and Paris. I was with a group of 4 that shared everything so I was able to try a bunch of different dishes. The 4 dishes I found incredible were the cold noddle appetizer, the ribs with creamed corn, PB&J and King Crab Sando. All amazing. read more

Went here with a big party and did the course meal option. The plating at this restaurant was out of this world beautiful, including the bottles of saki. Truly some of the best service I've ever had. Servers were so kind and patient. You could tell they were happy doing their job and that meals a lot to me. It really makes the dining experience special and that much more enjoyable. The restaurant itself is very pretty. Calm ambiance. Not overwhelming at all. Seems as though they designed it to be relaxing. Whoever did the interiors here knew what they were doing, read more

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Wowowowowow chef hori hit it outta the park with this one! We went during their soft opening and you would have never known they had not fully opened yet. Started off at the bar while we waited for our table. The bartenders there gave spectacular service and were a lot of fun to chat with. Gave great recommendations for drinks and apps. I'm not a big highball person but theirs was so light and refreshing! They have a great sake list also, of course. At the table the vibes are welcoming with the soft wood accents and table lighting (so helpful for photo taking, because of course camera eats first). Our server was enthusiastic and helpful in explaining the menu. Our faves are actually not the nigiri, although they were executed simply with a good rice temp and flavor. Fish is obviously fresh here and you can really notice it in the rolls. Our faves though were their hot dishes. The mushroom rice pot - omg umami bomb. The miso sake lobster reminded me of the addictive delicious lobster Mac and cheese at kata Robata, without the Mac. Just pure cheesy lobster goodness. Chawanmushi had a nice texture and flavor. We got it with the king crab, although when I order this again I think I'll try it in truffle. The corn mushroom okonomiyaki had a good flavor and texture. Good starter dish! There are so many things on this menu that I need to come back for. I wish we had room for some of that Denver cut A5 wagyu! For dessert we went with a dish that's actually under their hot section, but has every right to be a dessert: the foie gras pbj milk bread. Holy. Amazing balance of Nutella and fruit with the savory mouthfeel of the foie - this was perfection. Parking is behind the building, we got lucky and found a spot but I vaguely remember seeing valet available as well. I can't wait to go back to this amazing spot! Already looking at my calendar to try to fit it in :) read more

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Katami is a new Japanese restaurant in Montrose and a must-visit for any fan of Japanese cuisine. Opened in November 2023 by Chef Manabu Horiuchi, or Chef Hori for short, this sister restaurant to Kata Robata is already making waves. Kata Robata is my favorite restaurant in Houston, and the attention to detail and quality at Katami is even more next level! This is an ongoing running review as I plan to sample each item on their menu and rate it, just like I have at Kata Robata. I'm looking forward to adding more discoveries to this list! From what I've tried so far, Katami is incredible, and I would highly recommend checking it out. Here's what I've tried so far after a few visits: [COCKTAILS] +Sunomono Sour (pandan white rum, pineapple, cucumber, coconut liqueur, and sesame oil) for $16 - Tastes like... vacation. You will get a taste of refreshing cucumber followed by coconut and ending with sweet sesame. Great drink! Highly recommended to start the night. - 4.5/5 +Katami Old Fashioned (Toki Japanese whisky, toasted rice, angostura, and yuzu bitters) for $16 - 4.5/5 +Shiso Side (Roku gin, lemon, yuzu sherbet, shiso, and hot sesame oil) for $16 - This was well-made drink, but I personally don't like lemon flavor as much. - 3.5/5 [MOCKTAILS] +Sunomono Sour (pandan, pineapple, cucumber, coconut, and sesame oil) for $10 - This was very refreshing with a strong cucumber taste! - 4.5/5 +Okinawa Swizzle (white tea port, miso, passionfruit, and orange) for $10 - This was good, but I wished it had a bit of carbonation added. - 4/5 +Shiso Side (lemon, yuzu sherbet, shiso, and hot sesame oil) for $10 - It's good if you like lemon flavor. - 3.5/5 [VEGETABLE] +Tomato Somen Salad (cold noodle, campari tomato, honey soy sauce, and shiso) for $15 - 4.5/5 +Shishito (sweet soy, lemon zest, and bonito flakes) for $9 - 4/5 +Chili Roasted Cabbage (homemade sambal, chili garlic oil, and sweet miso) for $11 - I thought this was okay at first, but after mixing it, it was much better. I like the crispy addition to it and wish it had more of that crunch. - 3.5/5 [NIGIRI/SASHIMI/JAPANESE FISH] +Foie Gras (tonic 05 and maraschino cherry) for $9 - 4.5/5 +Anago (premium house-made sea eel with salt and lemon) for $8 - 4.5/5 +Unagi (premium house-made freshwater eel) for $8 - This is made with teriyaki and sansho. - 4.5/5 +Hokkaido Snow Crab (off the menu) for $8 - 4/5 +Akamutsu (Sea Perch) for $13 - This is made with yuzu nikiri. - 4/5 [COLD] +Toro Tar Tar (fatty tuna, kimchi sauce, peanuts, quail egg, taro chips, and served with milk bread) for $26 - This was one of the best items on the menu for me. The combination of all flavors had me closing my eyes trying to comprehend how food could taste this delicious. Highly recommended! - 5/5 +Hotate Crudo and Cucumber Vinaigrette (Japanese scallop, cucumber vinaigrette, olive oil, orange puree, and fried onion) for $18 - 4.5 [HOT] +Mushroom Rice Hot Stone (sushi rice, takuan, mixed mushroom, egg, green onion, and cream blanc) for $22 - The way the rice crisps from the hot stone is perfect. The bowl is large with a lot of surface area, so the majority of the rice gets that crispy texture, and it's phenomenal! - 5/5 +Robata Baby Back Ribs (sweet soy marinated pork ribs with spicy garlic chili oil and creamed corn) for $18 - These were delicious, and the meat fell off the bone. - 4.5/5 +Smoked Sake Kasu Black Cod (72-hour sake kasu miso marinated black cod with smoke) for $29 - This was one of the juiciest cods I have ever had. - 4.5/5 +Chawanmushi (Japanese egg custard soup) with King Crab for $22 - 4.5/5 [WAGYU (A5, 100% Japanese)] +Matsusaka Wagyu Mie served Teppan Style (3 oz traditional Japanese flat top seared) for $195 - 4.5/5 +Kagoshima Wagyu served Ishiyaki Yakiniku Style (2 oz Kagoshima beef, marinated yakiniku sauce, and served with lava rock) for $54 - 4.5/5 [DESSERT] +Musk Melon (off the menu) for $15 - 4.5/5 read more

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As a loyal patron to Kata Robata I was extremely excited to try Katami especially to celebrate my birthday so I had an excuse to try all my favorite dishes. Katami did not disappoint with its' quality ingredients and top notch service. We were super impressed with our server who was vert knowledgeable on all the dishes and specials for the day. We ordered a variety of dishes but our favorite were the tuna flight on special, salmon belly torched toro, uni, amaebi, scallop foie gras. All the fish was fresh as expected. If you like Kata, Katami is the bougier older sister with more special fish options and cocktails. Since it was my birthday, I was gifted a free dessert :). read more

Overall our experience was above average but not at the level I anticipated. First of all the space is pretty. Probably one of the largest sushi spot in town. The fish was very fresh but I don't believe there was anything that really awed us. Admittedly I like my nigiri dressed with complimentary flavors but if you're more of a purest than this is your place! Service was good but could have been more elevated to match the establishment. I think the biggest downer on the experience was they would not split the nigiri by person but rather plated with similar items. I'm sure there is a method but it created madness. We had to ask repeatedly which piece was which to ensure you got the one you ordered. My friend and I still end up eating the wrong piece. When asked the server said that this was the policy. Full disclosure, I did bring it up with the manager, and he said they would work to accommodate in the future and comped a few drinks which was much appreciated. Parking sitch is pretty much Valet as street parking is limited. Need to leave for Valet is not complementary which is annoying for an upscale restaurant It is in the same complex as Verde Garden and La Griglia so competition for parking is steep. There is a valet located between on both sides of the complex. Overall, worth trying for a nice dinner in a nice setting. Also, maybe one of the better options for larger groups. Will be back to try some other dishes! read more

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We went there to celebrate my husband's birthday. The food was amazing, fresh and tasty, the mushroom rice bowl with truffles was delicious! Foie gras nigiri was one of my favorite which you can't get anywhere as well, Uchi used to have that but it was removed from the menu, now I know where to go if I want foie gras nigiri. We also tried Waygu beef on hot rock, the quality of the meet was amazing. I recommended my other friends to go and they enjoyed it too. We finished our meal with Tiramisu shaved ice as dessert. read more

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Great service, great food and great vibes!! I reserved this a week in advance for a sushi bar seating at 815pm. Lots of times were already taken so if you want a table plan at least a week in advance and be flexible on time. The restaurant was PACKED but we still got all our dishes in a timely manner. Everything we got was wonderful. We started with the drinks and okonomiyaki - floored by them all. We then had Chutoro nigiri which had a perfect texture and flavor. The Texas hamachi roll, which is the same as the one served at kata robata, was good but nothing special. I'm also not a huge roll person but this was good overall. Good texture profiles. I also got the seared toro nigiri, the New England smoked salmon, the amberjack, the barracuda and the hamachi. The BEST BEST overall was the New England smoked salmon - the piece was huge but still had a nice soft texture and powerful flavor. The barracuda was also incredible. I would order all of these again. Definitely great for a date night or girls night. They also have a free dessert for my friends birthday!! It was the Apple crumble bread pudding and it was SO good. Neither of us normally like bread pudding but we devoured it. It was insanely moist and packed with flavor. Would def recommend. read more

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First review of 2024! Made reservations ahead of time and was seated in the sun room. They had plenty of dining room and bar area seating as well. The sun room is still indoors, it's just towards the back of the restaurant with window viewings. Quite intimate. Storm was our waiter and he was attentive and friendly. Luan was also wonderful and he was knowledgeable about the dishes and had wonderful service. For a drink, I got the Okinawa Swizzle (mezcal, white tea port, miso, passionfruit, orange) and it was nice and fruity. They were quite busy on a Friday evening, but the food came out at a good time frame. For food, we got the: Otoro x 3 New Zealand salmon x 3 Foie scallops x 3 Waygu foie x 3 Anago with foies x 3 Hamachi x 3 Hokkaido scallop x 3 Hotatae & Uni x 3 Amaebi x 3 Japanese Spanish mackerel x 3 Barracuda x 3 ALL NIGIRIS & Toro tar tar Mushroom rice hot stone Robata back ribs Best dish was definitely the Waygu x Foie (which was very unique and melt in your mouth) and of course the classic Foie x scallops (it was a huge/generous size scallop that was nice and sweet). The ribs were ask tasty and tender/fall off the bone and had a great flavor to it. For dessert, we were celebrating a birthday and got the apple bread pudding. Super delicious and reminded me of Bella greens style bread pudding which is my favorite kind. I would just add another scoop of icecream cause one is just not enough. Parking - valet $7 Restrooms - clean and has fancy napkins Overall, comparable to kata. But have their own unique twist on dishes and also much larger restaurant to seat more guests. read more

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Loved everything about this restaurant. From the ambience to food, everything was great. Was able to grab last minute reservations, so was seated at their bar, which you're able to order off the full menu. It was nice chatting with the bartenders as they're all so fun & friendly! Everything we ordered was delicious, but the couple items that I LOVED was the Toro Tar Tar, Mushroom Rice Hot Stone and of course dessert- Matcha Kakigori. All the flavors were on point with these dishes! I can't wait to be back again to try other menu items :) This restaurant is a must check out if you're in Houston. read more

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Reviewing sushi in houston is a very difficult task. There are so many great options that reserving 5 stars becomes really challenging. However, I left Katami fully confident in giving it a full 5 stars. I don't think any restaurant is ever completely perfect, since everyone's tastes vary. However, Katami had so many wow-factor dishes that it truly provided an exceptional dinner experience. To start, the service was impeccable. Extremely attentive, polite, and knowledgeable. Our server Kevin not only gave us great insight on all the different dishes, but as we ordered food he took care to have it come out in the sequence and timing that would maximize our culinary experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful and thoughtfully designed. There were honestly no bad dishes, but for the sake of the length of this review I will only focus on dishes that particularly stood out to me. Clarified Milk Punch Cocktail - one of the best cocktails I've ever had! Incredibly unique and, despite the name, very light! The milk has been clarified so that all the fat and dairy has been removed and what you have left is a truly unique taste. The Japanese whiskey has somehow been cut to where there is no burn or smokiness and with a subtle sweetness, it was a truly refreshing and delightful drink Nigiri - all incredibly fresh with generous slices of fish, but the hamachi, Chutoro, and Hotate stood out in particular. The Chutoro was so soft and fatty it honestly could've passed as toro. The Hotate was the perfect firmness and so incredibly fresh and clean in taste. It paired perfectly with the creamy uni. Miso marinated black cod - wow, the cook on this cod was outstanding. They somehow took cod, a traditionally dense fish, and made it incredibly flaky and light. The filet was also absurdly moist, as it glistened and quite literally oozed juices as we ate it. Very impressive! PBJ Foie Gras - crazy unique, crazy good. The savory/sweet flavors is something you just have to experience yourself. Trust me when I say it's worth it. The food is pricey, but I think fairly priced compared to other upscale places. If you have the time and money, I highly recommend checking Katami out! read more

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My boyfriend threw me a surprise birthday dinner for a party of 11 in the private room on a Friday at 7:30 pm. The minimum to spend per person for the private room is $125. The ambience is simple, clean, and modern Japanese zen. The front entrance is hidden by valet, park in the back. The food is similar to Kata, but didn't hit the spot. We ordered: Asari Kani miso soup: very good, fresh clams ALL THE SASHIMI WAS GOOD Chu toro nigiri: good O-toro nigiri: good Foie scallop nigiri: Foie was the size of my pinky nail A5 Wagyu nigiri: GREAT BUTTERY GOODNESS Unagi shirayaki: this did not have any sauce, it was lightly fried, needs sauce Chopped scallop: too much rice Toro tar tar: this is the star dish and the reason people visit Katami THE ROLLS EITHER HAD TOO MUCH SAUCE OR NOT ENOUGH FLAVOR AND TEXTURE The southern smoke roll: overboard with the sauce The Texas hamachi roll: needs more texture, crunch, and flavor The hamachi sake chili roll: beware the jalapeño is spicy Chawanmushi: almost everyone at the table ordered one, so good Kit kat Ami: good not too sweet Apple caramel bread pudding: FAVORITE, we ordered 4 of these Japanese cheesecake: it was cheesecake The ice is imported from Japan but I wouldn't know the difference, it was just ok, the strawberry was better Green tea shaved ice: but my favorite Strawberry shaved ice: yummy fruity flavors read more

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LOVE this place. I've been here twice for my bdays and they never disappoint. The service is always the best and the food is amazing.

Made reservations for a Saturday and was kindly greeted and sat down quickly. Place wasn't too busy. This is the sister restaurant of Kata Rabata and so my expectations were it to be similar. The vibes were classy. Sushi was definitely top notch here and fairly priced. Chef choice was well selected and the southern smoke roll was fire. Definitely must order if you're into uni and fatty tuna. However, hot plates were hit or miss. We tried the Texas Wagyu Okonomiyaki and thought it was okay. Okonomiyaki could've been more crisp. My favorite hot plate was the Waygu soba. I would definitely order that again. All in all, I thought it was great. Good place to have groups or a date night. They do offer valet but it's $7. read more

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Top-notch! Katami was impressive on all levels (food, and service) to the point that my friends and I kept literally saying "Wow!" after every bite! I've already made a reservation to go back. Definitely make a reservation though. We were lucky to get a reservation the day before so we were seated in their sunroom versus their main dining room, but it is still swank. Sleeker and darker than their sister restaurant, Kata Robata. The entire restaurant is extremely nice. It's not inexpensive-but so worth it!! read more

Beautiful location and decor is only over shadowed by the amazing food and service. Every dish was well composed, timely, and incredibly delicious. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend read more

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I can't remember exactly what we ordered but almost everything was delicious and flavorful. It is an upscale sushi restaurant. The food was delicious and our service was great. read more

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Had an "omakase" where we basically ordered everything on the menu. A+ for the sushi, wagyu, sake selection, and service.