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

See all

Had a great time going here for date night with my partner. Really fresh sashimi, but they're more known for their wagyu courses. We tried one of them and liked it enough to want to return for the full set. Speedy service and an intimate setting as well. Would definitely come back! read more

See all

I came for my birthday and let's just say this was the greatest idea ever! Service was 10 out of 10 Stephan did great! I rarely eat raw fish, but this place turned my whole perception of raw fish into a delicacy of flavor. The tuna tartare was amazing. I would get it over and over again the present presentation perfection I wasn't a big fan of the roles since it tasted more like sesame to me. But the raw fish was amazing. We did get the lobster roll as well and oh my gosh I wish there were four on the plate. But shiso cocktails tasted like hot oil sauce with liquor if I'm being honest, it was a very different taste. Their cocktail menu definitely is one thing that's different from most restaurants. This place is great for date night, of course and of course, girls nights. We went on a Monday reservations were easy to get and parking is either valet or street parking for free. Separate gender bathrooms. I will be back. read more

See all

I visited Katami with a group of six friends who are all huge sushi lovers. I'm personally not a big fan of sushi, but I didn't want to miss out or disappoint my friends--so I tagged along. Honestly? I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was beautiful, the customer service was excellent, and my friends were absolutely raving about the sushi. Even though it's not my go-to food, I could still appreciate how fresh and well-prepared everything was. The presentation was stunning, and the staff made sure we had a great experience from start to finish. I'm giving it 4 stars only because sushi just isn't my thing read more

See all

Came to Katami on Saturday night with my hubby and had an absolute blast! First off, the service was amazing our waiter was super attentive, friendly, and had the warmest smiles and vibes. The atmosphere was impeccable, the music was just right (not too loud, not too soft), and the slightly darker lighting was perfect for a sushi restaurant. As for the food--delicious! We ordered the Sashimi Platter for Two, the Hamachi Sake Chili Roll, and the Texas Hamachi Sushi Roll. Everything was incredible. 10/10, will definitely be coming back! read more

Katami - Sashimi Platter for two, The Hamachi Sake Chili Roll Roll, and The Texas Hamachi Sushi Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Katami is hands down my favorite sushi restaurant in Houston and maybe even anywhere. It's my go-to for any big celebration or simply just when I want to treat myself. The food is immaculate, the staff is very attentive, and the ambiance is classy and refined. The restaurant is quite dimly lit, but each table has their own lamp that is perfect for taking your food pics. You can tell that a lot of thought has gone into every detail, from the restaurant's interior design to the composition of its menu. My top 5 must-order dishes are: - Toro Tar Tar - The Katami Futomaki Roll - Texas Wagyu Beef Salad - Hamachi Yuzu - Texas Wagyu Okonomiyaki Along with these dishes, I'd recommend exploring the nigiri selection. Each piece is dressed uniquely to complement the flavor profile of the fish. The A5 wagyu nigiri is particularly unforgettable. It melts in your mouth and is honestly my most highly anticipated food item of the night. On the other hand, they have a nicely curated selection of cocktails. I typically tend to order the Shiso Side as it has a nice tang to it that is complimented by the hot sesame oil. As for desserts, you can't go wrong with the Apple Caramel Bread Pudding or the Rainbow Kakigori to end the meal. Although it is on the pricier side, it's definitely worth it. I've yet to have a bad experience there, and thoroughly enjoy the environment and food there. The experience is great from the moment you walk through the door until when you leave. read more

Establishment is spotlessly clean as always, with an inviting modern, romantic, dimly lit setting. Service was good this visit, but it wasn't the attentive service I've come to expect from katami. We had a reservation and had to add an extra person, which they accommodated with no wait time. But once we were seated, the service just kind of went downhill. I wanted to stress that our waiter, Luis, was professional, patient, gave recommendations and checked on us. when he left out a cocktail towards the end he sincerely apologized. While our party did not show up together, after the 2 of us were seated, we waited a bit before being asked about water. I ordered a matcha latte, which came right away, but my friend's Chrysanthemum Negroni took a long time. It came after I've finished my latte. Food was fresh, beautifully plated. We did feel a bit rushed as the dishes came quickly and were all placed in front of us with no regards to space. My friend picked up an empty dish to clear up space as new dishes were being served but the server left without grabbing the empty dish from her so she was just holding it for a minute. As I mentioned above, I wouldn't say the service was bad but it wasn't what I've come to expect at katami (or any restaurant where each person is easily paying over $100). read more

See all

One word: PERFECTION! I loved the vibe and energy of this sushi restaurant. The staff is welcoming, the establishment is beautiful with a simplistic-elegant look, and the food... out of this world. Cozy, intimate and not crowded, perfect for a date o business meeting. Everything, literally everything in the menu is incredibly delectable. read more

See all

The best sushi experience I've had in a long time. We chose to do a la carte instead of the omakase, and ended up spending about the same amount. However, we got to try their sashimi and hot food (none of which are included in the sushi omakase) so it was totally worth it. I didn't have a single bad dish that evening. A few highlights: 1. Premium Sashimi Platter - 8 kinds of fish, 32 pieces total! Gorgeous presentation, with a little bit of everything. They even had engawa which is difficult to find at other sushi places. 2. Wagyu okonomiyaki - This was very very good, and I'm so glad because there is almost zero to no okonomiyaki spots in Houston. Good amount of slices, plenty of protein, including egg!, savory, with a nice chew to it. A perfect transition from the cold sashimi and sushi. 3. Foie gras milk bread - This changed my life I'm not even kidding. I will go back just to taste this flavor and texture combination again. Foie gras, milk bread, nutella. A bit sweet and dessert leaning, but not completely, as the richness from the foie gras keeps you grounded. This would be a good ending dish right before dessert. read more

See all

Katami had been on my list since it opened, and my boyfriend surprised me with a reservation this past Monday for our "monthaversary." The restaurant is in a busy area with several other dining spots around so parking can be tricky. I recommend using their valet for convenience but if you're lucky like we were you might snag some street parking. Upon arrival we were immediately escorted to our table. The restaurant was full for a Monday evening, so I'd recommend making a reservation. Service started promptly with our choice of water and our waitress walked us through the menu. Having done my research beforehand, I knew I had to start with the Toro Tartare and the Shiso Side. The Toro Tartare lived up to the hype! The fatty tuna was so fresh, and the milk bread it came with was perfectly toasted on the outside yet light and soft inside. Definitely my favorite dish of the night. No surprise it's one of their most popular items. The Shiso Side was delicious and also beautifully presented. It was almost too pretty to drink! i was concerned it might be too spicy to drink but the hot sesame oil was pretty well-balanced. We also tried a few other dishes: King Crab Sando - Buttery, flavorful crab that melted in our mouths. A staff recommendation that did not disappoint! 10/10 Foie Gras - Super rich-I love how foie gras just explodes in your mouth when you bite into it. I enjoyed it, but my boyfriend wasn't a fan. Our waiter suggested trying it with wagyu or scallop next time. 8/10 Hamachi Sake Chili Roll - My favorite roll of the night! Fresh yellowtail and salmon with a jalapeño kick. A simple roll but elevated by the quality of the seafood. 10/10 Katami Futomaki Roll - Fresh but lacking in flavor compared to the others. 7/10 Amberjack & Yellowtail Nigiri - Classic cuts done exceptionally well. The fish was so fresh it practically melted in our mouths. 10/10 To end our meal, our waitress surprised us with an apple caramel bread pudding on the house. Ironically, my boyfriend and I had agreed to give up desserts for February, but that resolution flew out the window the moment we saw (and smelled) it. No regrets!! It was warm, soft, and perfectly sweet with a touch of cinnamon. My boyfriend even declared it his new favorite dessert. Our total came to around $160, which we didn't find outrageous although we considered this a relatively "light" meal. The only downside was the service. Our waitress was clearly overwhelmed and we often found ourselves looking around for her a lot. It wasn't terrible but for a restaurant at this price point I expect more attentive service. Overall, our experience here was still great! read more

See all

We went for the omakase for my fiancés birthday and it was amazing. Our chef was very informative and interactive with us. The service was great and they also gave us a little goodie bag and some chocolates as an appreciation for coming to the omakase. The rockfish, otoro , egg custard and wagyu were our favorite. read more

See all

What an experience from the moment we walked into the door until we left. This is a perfect spot for a date night with the warm lighting throughout the restaurant! Cute, semi elegant vibes. Our server was great, he was very knowledgeable and can guide you through the entire menu. We ordered all of our food at once but the food came out dish by dish. As soon as we finished a dish, a busser came by and picked up our empty plates. We did not have to wait long for the next dish and our water cups were always full. The food is AMAZING. Highly recommend the toro tar tar which comes with milk bread and pickled mushrooms. My favorite nigiri out of everything we ordered is the seared toro and the purple sea urchin uni. The Hotate w/ foie gras with uni is also really good!! The decadent oysters was very delightful!! The uni is so creamy, it pairs so well with the oyster and caviar. The madai carpaccio is also really good!! Thinly sliced with so much flavor from the crispy garlic and black sesame sauce. I would definitely come back for special occasions! read more

See all

This place sucks and I would say worse things but trying to keep profanity to the minimum Katami is Kata Robata's younger brother who has not hit puberty yet, but thinks he's super cool. This place felt like a pig with a lipstick compared to Kata Robata (I actually really like Kata Robata). I was left wondering why anyone would go to Katami over Kata Robata when the food is basically the same, if not worse, and the price is way higher. (I get that the ambiance is better but definitely not worth the price it's charging) The good and okay: The apps are good. Tuna tartar and mushroom rice bowl (an overpriced Korean bibimbop ) were pretty good. Miso cod was a miss; it was not special and a bit too fishy. The drinks are pretty good, we got the gin with sesame oil on it, and thought that was quite tasty The bad: Sashimi for two is a pretty good value, but the chef's choice nigiri we got was really a miss and not worth the money. For ~$70 (10 pieces total), we were underwhelmed by the sushi special. We thought there might be some garnish or something special, but there was nothing. Perhaps they want to be pure traditionalists regarding sushi, but if your hot plates and apps are not traditional and very exploratory, we expected more from the sushi as well, but it tasted similar to Oma Sushi (which is an AYCE place and wayyy cheaper). The ugly: Service was terrible. I am not sure if it's the waiter or the restaurant, but I asked for simple sparkling water and it didn't come for ~20 minutes and I had to ask again to get it. And when I got it... It seemed like the cup wasn't mine or something odd was going on with the water, where it tasted a bit like vodka. This was the worst part. I ordered two amaebi, which comes with the fried head and is mentioned on their menu (AMAEBI ボタンエビ (SPOT PRAWN) | 8 ponzu + fried head) ... which is something I actually really really enjoy eating and like (it's kind of a delicacy )... when we got the amaebi sushi, it came out without the heads and the waiter didn't say anything. So I asked about the head. The waiter said, " Oh, I think we ran out, sorry, but I can go check". Our other waiter (the main one) came back about 10 minutes later and said, unfortunately, we ran out, sorry (the end). I then said uh.. is there something else you can give then given that it is listed on the menu? He said he will go check. After 20 minutes or so, he brings the fried head and says Oh, we found it... Now I am left thinking WTF... either the kitchen got lazy or they are straight out lying to us. I think because most Americans don't eat the head and they don't care the Kitchen doesn't cook it or is too lazy to cook it so that's their go to thing of just not bringing the head (well then take it out of your menu where it says it comes with the head...) and when the customers ask they say we ran out, and if the customer really wants it they will then make it. I was pretty disgusted by this dishonesty and lack of care for, and I was very close to just walking out of dinner at that point. Few other red flags .... 1) the menu is wayyy too big. Trying to be good at many, not great at any 2) Bathroom... they really tried to make this place look cool and hip but really cut corners where they could. Check out the bathroom.. it feels like a bathroom of a cheap buffet 3) Candy at the front desk. For the price they charge, they had candy that you get at any casual dining places (I liked the candy, just don't try to be something you are not, then in terms of price) 4) I asked what type of cod the miso cod was and the waiter didn't know and I never got an answer. read more

See all

We had been eager to try Katami, a highly acclaimed sushi restaurant, and it did not disappoint. Reservations are a must--the place was packed on a Friday night. We arrived at 6 PM and were seated in the enclosed indoor patio, which offered beautiful natural light and elegant décor. Our server, Alex, elevated the entire experience. He was not only attentive but also deeply knowledgeable about Japanese culture and Katami's approach to sushi. His thoughtful recommendations on both drinks and fish selections ended up being some of our favorites of the night. What We Ordered: * Seared Toro - 5/5 Easily the highlight of the evening. Perfectly fatty, lightly seared, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious. We loved it so much we ordered it twice. * Amberjack - 2/5 Our least favorite. The texture was slimy and mushy, which didn't sit well with us. * Hamachi - 5/5 Light, clean, and flavorful--a standout cut. * Sea Perch - 5/5 Another favorite, recommended by Alex. Fresh, delicate, and memorable. * Sea Bream - 4/5 Balanced and enjoyable, though not quite as remarkable as others. * Line-Caught Salmon - 5/5 From the seasonal menu, this was another excellent recommendation. Rich and fresh. * Osaka Decadent Roll - 4.5/5 A unique box-pressed roll without seaweed, topped with gold flakes. The king crab meat was decadent, though the large rectangular pieces made it a bit less elegant to eat. * Hamachi Roll - 5/5 Bright hamachi flavor enhanced by a crispy garlic oil topping--fantastic. * King Crab Chawanmushi - 5/5 Luxuriously creamy and soft, a perfect savory custard. * Toro Tartare - 5/5 Served with milk bread and pickled mushrooms. Mixing it yourself added a fun interactive element, and the flavor combination was divine. * Iberico Pork Shumai - 5/5 Juicy and flavorful dumplings served with a pipette to add sauce--playful and delicious. Drinks: * Shiso Side - 5/5 Reminiscent of a green juice smoothie, elevated with drops of sesame oil that added depth and richness. * Okinawa Swizzle - 5/5 Mezcal with passion fruit--the sweetness perfectly balanced the smokiness. * Sunomuno Sour - 5/5 Light and refreshing, with subtle pandan and a hint of sesame oil. Overall Impression: Katami delivered on every front: ambiance, service, drinks, and food. The seared toro alone is worth the trip, but with so many standout dishes and a creative cocktail program, it's a place we'll be coming back to. read more

See all

What fantastic sushi spot for date night. This place brought the ambiance in a date setting while keeping everything so traditional on another level. The waitstaff were terrific, tending to our needs literally every 10 minutes. Keeping our drinks filled and our food fresh. Every dish was 10/10 including the desserts. We ordered the asari and Kani miso soup. It was rich and brothy, fresh clams and crabmeat and cleanse the palate with every bite. We also ordered the king crab, fresh decently sized and perfectly tender. The new zealand salmon was smooth like butter. Literally melts in your mouth The hamachi, and chopped scallops were sublimed We finished off with a lobster roll and madai roll, everything was filling freshed umami flavor. The chocolate cake was amazing. Not too sweet, and the icecream and strawberry complimented really well. read more

See all

Katami is Spring Memento, keepsake, heirloom The season I yearn. From Soup & Salad Asari Kani Miso My curiosity swims- An ocean of gifts Clams, crabmeat, and green onions Hidden treasures found. From Vegetable Chili roasted cabbage My excitement builds- In the twilight rain These brilliant-hued sambal A lovely delight. From Nigiri Premium freshwater eel My appetite expands- A cascade of waves Sweet teriyaki Bittersweet goodbyes. From Cold Popular toro tar tar My heart sings ahh yes- Like the fluffy clouds Airy golden butter milk bread Drifting in serene. From Makimono Osaka decadent roll My suspense explodes- A cozy village Filled with toro and king crab A happy family. From Hot Sizzling Mushroom hot stone My joy to new heights- The sun is rising Can you hear the birds chirping The rice crackling. From Dessert Shaved Ice from Kanazawa My cravings is complete- A green tea mountain Under the piled-up snow The sweet azuki. Katami You are Spring Blossoms Memento, keepsake, heirloom The season I love- A world of flavors And between every tasting A new flower blooms. - Sailor out read more

See all

Came here to celebrate a birthday and had a nice dinner! Valet provided us umbrellas while it was pouring which was nice. Service was friendly and food came out pretty quick! Corn Mushroom Okonomiyaki: Very doughy and filling. This was a skip for me. I decided to save it for later so I wouldn't get too full. Mushroom rice hot stone bowl: A bit on the bland side, but it was still good. Wish there was more of an umami flavor. Bone marrow: very rich and fatty. The bread it was served with was very buttery and delicious. I probably wouldn't get this again because I didn't feel too good consuming all the grease. Baby back ribs: They were indeed very tender and fell off the bone. It was sweet and savory but nothing mind blowing. King crab sando: This was comedically small. Essentially a piece of bread with the smallest bit of crab on top. Very forgettable bite of food. Miso sake lobster: another rich and buttery dish. I appreciate how easy it was to pick off the meat with chopsticks. Good amount of meat. Toro tartar: probably my favorite dish. Just a delicious combination of flavors between the toro, buttery bread, and mushrooms. Texas Wagyu Beef Salad: Very refreshing appetizer and the quality of the beef shined in this dish. Tender, delicious meat. Hamachi Sake Chili Roll: I appreciated the rice to filling ratio for this roll. Solid and simple. Rainbow Kakigori: Some of the best shaved ice I've ever had. So refreshing and much needed after our heavy, rich dish. I liked the strawberry side a lot! read more

See all

If you're looking for amazing sushi, drinks, and vibes, katami is your spot. We came here with a group of friends on a Friday night and had an incredible experience. Definitely make reservations in advance! Our waiter was fantastic in pointing us in the right direction for the best items on the menu. Cocktails were incredible- I highly recommend the shiso side and ume clarified milk punch. We through their old fashioned has too much of a rice aftertaste that was off-putting. For food, the waiter pointed us to the starters toward the back of the menu - we shared the hamachi yuzu, hotate crudo, toro tar tar and madai carpaccio. They were all incredible, but the toro tar tar was definitely our favorite! We then picked about 10 nigiri each. The fish is so fresh and really melts in your mouth. We also got the hamachi sake chili roll, which was yummy! Lastly we shared some hot plates - mushroom rice hot stone and smoked black cod - both were delicious. We wrapped up the meal with some dessert- we tried their apple bread pudding and a special - their tiramisu flavored kakigori. I'll admit we weren't fans of the tiramisu kakigori, but the bread pudding was fantastic! The meal was definitely pricey, but it's to be expected for the quality of fish you're getting! We'll definitely be back for special celebrations! read more

See all

Katami has been on my list to try for a long time so I was excited to finally try! The food, service and ambiance did not disappoint. Alex was our server and had great recommendations that elevated our dining experience. We ordered quite a bit! Drinks: Shiso Side (5/5) - a refreshing light drink perfect for the Houston heat Okinawa Swizzle (5/5) - great if you're into mezcal Sunomuno Sour (5/5) - for the Pandan lovers! Sashimi/Nigiri: Seared Toro (5/5) - this is an absolute MUST! We loved it so much we ordered it twice Sea Perch (5/5) - our second favorite, also a must if you like the smokiness of the seared toro Line Caught Salmon (5/5) - a seasonal menu item, rich and tasty Hamachi (5/5) - a classic go to for a clean, light taste Sea bream (4/5) - clean tasting fish, I'd say it's similar to hamachi Amberjack (1/5) - the flavor wasn't fishy but the texture was slimy and chewy, definitely our least favorite Sushi rolls: Osaka Decadent Roll (5/5) - this was made Osaka style that made it a bit difficult to eat since there is no seaweed involved to keep it together but the flavor was great Hamachi Roll (5/5) - whenever we see crispy garlic oil involved, we have to order it because it never fails to satisfy Other Menu Items: Toro Tartare (5/5) - this is another must order. The milk bread was AMAZING and it was hard to savor each bite because I just wanted to inhale the whole thing King Crab Chawanmushi (5/5) - this had a perfect silky texture and gives you a comfort feel when eating Iberico Pork Shumai (5/5) - juicy and flavorful Dessert: Apple Caramel Bread Pudding (5/5) - try to save enough room for dessert because this was possibly the best bread pudding I've ever had This has become my new favorite upscale sushi restaurant. I can't wait to come back! read more

See all

A Japanese restaurant but on a level of fine dining... can we get good authentic Japanese food without offering up half our paycheque? Don't get me wrong, the food was impressive. The chutoro and salmon were high quality and fresh, but one piece of nigiri for $12+ is a bit absurd, especially when you consider almost all the sushi restaurants in Houston source their fish from the same distributor, and most of those places don't mark up their prices this much. The milk bread that came with several of the dishes was really what stole the show. It was so buttery but not too overwhelming. Perfectly toasted and paired so well with the crab meat in the King Crab Sando. Had to get an extra order with the toro tartar. The Smoked Sake Kasu Black Cod was as fluffy as it could get, and the taste of sake was very distinct and pleasant. #331 read more

See all

The rice was perfect. Fish was perfect. Fish to rice ratio was perfect. The portion size was perfect. Even the temperature was perfect. Come to Katami if you are looking for the highest quality and authentic, delicious crafted Japanese food. I have been to SO MANY Japanese places in Houston (Aiko, handies, Uchi, MF sushi, Hachi) THIS PLACE is my favourite. I promise the food and service here will not disappoint you. We had Dana as our waitress and she was so helpful!! My highlights were the black cod, foi gras scallop nigiri, unagi nigiri, seared otoro nigiri, caramel apple bread pudding, uni nigiri, and green tea ice shaving which YES they import their ice from the spring waters of japan and it tastes incredible. For more reviews and videos follow @taryncinematic on Instagram to support my food journey! read more

See all

My family and I had a phenomenal dinner celebrating my dad's birthday. Everything from the service to the ambiance and the food was spectacular. We basically tried almost the entire dinner menu, including the daily specials. There wasn't a single item I didn't enjoy. To start off, the Sunomono Sour was delicious! It was slightly fruity, not overly sweet, and very refreshing. My top 3 items that I would order again and again would be the Kagoshima A5 wagyu with teriyaki and truffle, the bone marrow, and the hot mushroom rice. The parking situation is $7 for valet, however we utilized their handicapped parking spots. We would absolutely recommended Katami! read more

See all

Okay I get the hype. Can't wait to go back. The sushi was flavorful and there were plenty of other options on the menu. My favorite was the black miso cod. I just sat by the bar because I walked in, but was surprised to see a TV. Staff was friendly and helpful as well. read more

Katami - Seared toro and Saba - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Kicked off 2025 with some friends at Katami, and I have to say, it outshines its sister restaurant, Kata Robata. The only downside was the lighting - our one lamp in the middle of the table didn't quite provide enough illumination for the whole group. We were a party of seven, so I didn't get to sample everything pictured, but I had the sushi for two, tuna tartare, bone marrow, and kakigori. The Hamachi sashimi in the sushi platter was definitely my favorite. The tuna tartare was a crowd-pleaser, especially with its rich, buttery toast. I found the bone marrow a bit too oily for my taste, so I probably wouldn't order it again. However, the tiramisu kakigori, part of the daily specials, was a standout. I could easily have it after every meal for dessert! It's on the pricier side, but the experience was fantastic overall--definitely a great spot for celebrations. Street parking unless you go with valet. read more

See all

Katami has easily become one of our favorite sushi spots. The service, ambiance, and food are always of the highest quality and after coming numerous times, we are still surprised by how good a new menu item or imported sushi piece tastes. read more

See all

Food is exquisite and really enjoy sitting in the sun room with the natural lighting. Great place and great service.

We tried the Katami Omakase ($275/pp), with the upgraded extra courses & hot dishes on top of the traditional nigiri omakase for a birthday. We got to try a few awesome dishes, including a little caviar service, 2 different kinds of uni, and wagyu, but this experience wasn't as memorable as I hoped :( - We were seated immediately for a 6:15 reservation in a special corner of the sushi bar where we could see all the sushi chefs making the dishes - Sesame oil cocktail was super fresh and unique, I would order this again - The entire omakase was 20 courses and very filling - It was a birthday, so the employees wrote a little happy birthday on one of the dessert dishes with omakase, but unfortunately nothing extra special on top of what was already included. The bar was set ultra high for this omakase experience, but I honestly felt like it was somewhat disappointing? Only 1-2 nigiri dishes really were memorable. The sushi chef was nice. Important things to consider: - Parking is valet only and is not validated by the restaurant - Not everyone at the sushi bar is doing omakase with you, and some conversations are super loud so it's hard to hear the sushi chef presenting some of the dishes - Service was just OK - You will feel pretty full after this omakase - They precharge you $50/pp on your reservation, which includes tax and 20% automatic gratuity for the service, and still give you an option to tip on top while you pay the remaining charges at the end of your meal. If you were to do omakase here, I'd probably just stick to their signature nigiri or their a la carte menu. read more

See all

Reasons you should go: 1.) You can choose your adventure! You can choose budget friendly options and walk away full and happy, or go big with wagyu and caviar, OR do a full tasting menu experience 2.) If you love nigiri! They have excellent selections at the highest quality 3.) They have chawanmushi - it's such a lovely thing Ambiance: 4/5 - the paper katami coasters cheapened the feel for me and the space felt a bit cold Service: 3/5 - not bad, just not a fine dining experience Food: 4/5 - fresh and well executed Parking: 2/5 - Paid valet or street Drinks: 3/5 - Cocktails are lovely, but the sake is way overpriced read more

Katami - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

After being a long time fan of Kata Robata and Chef Hori, I had very high expectations going into Katami. I wanted to be wowed by more than 1 bite of food or drink, and Katami did not disappoint! Katami isn't just high quality sushi, but honestly one of the best new restaurants to come to Houston period. Starting off the service was on point. The hostess was friendly, and every waiter that brought food to our table explained each dish very well. I liked all of the attention to details. Interior wise, this restaurant is beautiful. They did a phenomenal job crafting this restaurant from the bar to the sushi counter to the comfortable booths and tables. The lighting was perfect for pics, and the noise level wasn't too loud. Cocktails - I recommend the sunomuno sour and ume clarified milk punch. Both of them are refreshing and perfectly balanced. 10/10 Food wise, we tried just about the entire menu as a party of 5 for my dad's birthday. My parents honestly aren't big sushi people normally, but they even loved the sushi here because of the high quality alone. I had them try many new bites of food they normally wouldn't order, nothing was short on flavor or freshness. Favorite foods to note in no particular order: Hirame Japanese flounder Meji Maguro young bluefin tuna Hokkaido Buri mature yellowtail Shiro Ebi Japanese silver shrimp Kagoshima A5 Wagyu w/ teriyaki+ truffle (WOW factor for sure) Toro tartare (MUST ORDER this) Spicy chopped hotate Seared toro King crab Foie Gras PB+J Milk Bread Truffle Hot Stone Mushroom Rice (TONS of freshly shaved black truffles on top table side) Dessert - do NOT skip dessert. Make room for this no matter how full you are. 10/10 would recommend the tiramisu kakigori and apple caramel bread pudding. The shaved ice is imported from Japan, and the creamy soft texture is unreal. Then the apple caramel bread pudding might by my favorite bread pudding in Houston. We were not expecting how good this bread pudding was from a sushi restaurant. Other things to note - valet parking is $7. I honestly tried looking for free self parking or street parking, but around dinner time, nothing else was available. Reservations are a must here, they got really busy during peak dinner time. Lastly, be prepared to drop some $ here. Some of the nigiri prices are more expensive here compared to other high end sushi places in Houston, but it was well worth it for the high quality. They offered many fish options that you can't find anywhere else. They import fish straight from Japan daily. 10/10 would recommend Katami to others. This was the perfect celebratory sushi restaurant. Next time, I'll be getting a bottle of one of their many rare sakes on the menu. Don't be surprised whenever they earn a Michelin star next year, they are more than deserving. Enjoy! read more

See all

The food at this place is consistently good. We love it every time we dined here for several events (birthdays, anniversary, and date night out). Service is top notch and everyone is so nice and attentive. We noticed they have circulating managers to ensure the flow of the place for every customer who walked in the door and their staffs efficiency. Ambience is lovely with modern decor, booths seating, sushi bar to drinking bar. The most comfortable place is the booth but you gotta reserve this ahead of time. This place has good food, service, and quality of amazing every time so expect a long wait before able to sit down in which I don't mind if the food is good. read more

See all

Birthday Dinner for my sister-friend. I've been hearing good things so I'm glad we decided to come. Stars of the show include the King Crab Sando(special of that day), the lobster ikura roll, Iberico pork shumai, and the TORO TAR TAR. They are must haves ! I didn't get a chance to try any cocktails but will the next time I visit! read more

See all

Better than Japan, this is my favorite Japanese restaurant in america. Worth the wait. Also must mention Ben the manager who I really loved and was the perfect energy in this space. You can tell the culture starts at the top because the whole staff is nice and good at their job like him. Follow up- returned again today and it was even better than yesterday. I'm considering moving to houston so I can be closer to KATami. read more

See all

Katami is a very good option for Japanese dining experiences I've had in Houston. The moment you walk in, the atmosphere hits you -- calm, elegant, and beautifully designed without feeling pretentious. It's the kind of place where you instantly relax. The food is on another level. Everything tastes incredibly fresh, from the sashimi to the specialty rolls, and you can tell the ingredients are top-tier. Each dish feels carefully crafted with real attention to flavor and texture. Service is just as impressive. The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu, always ready with great recommendations without ever hovering. read more

A new fave spot for high quality sushi. I'm a huge fan of Kata so this was exciting to check out. We sat by the sushi bar since it was just the two of us. I always like watching the chef in action with their craftsmanship. Reservation is recommended. They have a shared parking lot with other restaurants but it's valet. You can park on the streets if you don't want to do valet. Walking in, I like the classy ambiance. Very modern interior. Service was attentive throughout the night. The toro tar tar is a must try to start off. The fatty tuna went perfectly with the milk bread. We tried different nigiri. The foie gras was delish but the foie gras with scallop was the best. It's just melts in your mouth. Would highly recommend to check out. read more

See all

Went for an anniversary dinner and the food was stellar to say the least. We got the Sunomono sour, as recommended by the waiter, and the ume clarified milk punch for our drinks. As for the food we shared the corn and mushroom okonomiyaki, the chopped scallops, the A5 waygu with truffle daily special, the toro tar tar, the texas Hamachi roll, the robata baby back ribs, and the smoked sake kasu black cod. For dessert we got another one of the daily specials which was the tiramisu kakigori. The sunomono sour takes you through a flavor journey. It's initially sour/sweet/ fruity and then bitter from the alcohol, and towards the end you are left with a sweeter creamy note that I enjoyed. It was super interesting, refreshing, and definitely the stronger of the two drinks. (7.5/10) The ume clarified milk punch was sweet and light. You could barely taste the alcohol so it was super easy to drink. (7/10) The corn and mushroom okonomiyaki was crispy and creamy and topped with sweet and savory eel sauce and Japanese mayo. It was exactly what you would expect if you've ever had this dish before (7/10) The chopped scallops were a super fresh and flavorful bite. It was spicy and creamy and definitely worth a try. (8/10) The A5 waygu with truffle was definitely the highlight of the meal. The fatty waygu melts in your mouth and is brushed with the perfect sweet and savory sauce. Pairing it with the umami flavor of the truffle to makes this nigiri the perfect bite. (10/10) The toro tar tar was also amazing and I was told the most popular menu item. The tar tar is refreshing and well marinated. The milk bread is perfectly crispy and serves as the perfect vessel for the tar tar topped with mushrooms. (8.5/10) The Texas Hamachi roll was the perfect choice if you are wanting a crispy tempura and some fresh and high quality bites of fish. The roll was well balanced and had a spicy/ fresh note from the jalapenos on top. (8/10) The robata baby back ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and were perfectly paired with a sweet and creamy corn puree. The flavor of the ribs was a bit mild for my liking but the dish was delicious overall. (7/10) The smoked sake kasu black cod was presented beautifully in a smoke filled glass dome and was perfectly cooked. The pickled veggies that it is garnished with were also delightful. (7.5/10) The tiramisu kakigori was super unique encapsulating all the main flavors of a tiramisu in the form of shaved ice. The cream and coffee liquor flavored ice paired super well together and was perfectly semi-sweet as a good tiramisu should be. There were toffee bits that made the dessert a bit too sweet for my liking, but I just ate around those. (7/10) Overall, the service was amazing and super attentive. Our server was very informative and knowledgeable about all the menu items and was very helpful with food recommendations. There is valet parking toward the back of the restaurant and there is also street parking in that area as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone celebrating a special occasion. read more

See all

I took myself out for dinner on Saturday night and sat at the bar. This was my second time at Katami and I was impressed once again. All of the Sushi tastes so fresh and this time I tried the Miso Sake Lobster which was sooo buttery and delicious! If you love a cocktail with Gin (I personally do because Gin brings out and mixes so well with flavors) then you have to order the Shiso Side! read more

Katami - Shish Side - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I am the type of person that when I become obsessed with something, I want to try all of it! For example, I had a Tatsu-ya phase and I had to try all of their sister restaurants. When I found out Kata Robata's famous Chef Hori opened another restaurant, I knew I needed to try it. The location is in a cute little area called the Harlow District which currently houses a couple of other restaurants. Valet is not complimentary and there probably is street parking. The restaurant itself is open and large, and beautifully decorated with modern and contemporary tones. The service was top-notch, our server, Jessica, had many recommendations and even explained to us what makes each dish unique. Overall I had high standards for Katami knowing Chef Hori's involvement in and I was highly impressed. Katami may very well be on its way to becoming one of my favorite restaurants, just like Kata Robata. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try more items on the menu! -Sunomono sour (mocktail) - 5/5 - light, refreshing, I really enjoyed this one -Okinawa sizzle (mocktail) - 4/5 - if there was sparkling water added, it would make it even better! -Shiso side (mocktail) - 4.5/5 -Tomato Somen Salad (4.5/5) - light, refreshing, unique cold noodle dish. -Chili Roasted Cabbage (4/5) -Shishito (4/5) -Hokkaido snow crab nigiri (4/5) - off menu item. -Foie gras (5/5) - can't go wrong. Maraschino cherry addition was a unique touch. -Anago (4.5/5) - similar to unagi but different. In house made eel. -Unagi (5/5) - house made. Had a slight crunch on the edges Akamutsu (Sea Perch) (4/5) -Toro tar tar (5/5) - amazing. In the moment, I was already looking forward to eating this again. Highly recommend getting your own! Trust me, you would not want to share this! -Hotate Crudo and Cucumber Vinaigrette (4.5/5) -Mushroom Rice Hot Stone (4.5/5) - I'm not a mushroom person but this dish blew my mind. It was the right amount of crispy rice that was not too burnt or too soft. -Robata Baby Back Ribs (4/5) - meat slides off the bone so cleanly. The corn was so good -Smoked Sake Kasu Black Cod (4.5/5) -Chawanmushi (Japanese egg custard soup) with King Crab (4.5) -Kagoshima Wagyu served Ishiyaki Yakiniku Style (5/5) - so tender, so juicy. Melts in your mouth. -Matsusaka Wagyu Mie served Teppan Style (4.5/5) -Musk melon (4.5/5) - off menu item but very sweet and juicy read more

See all

First thing first was drinks they tasted extremely good and refreshing and was presented to us pretty quickly it was the perfect opener next we got a seaweed salad which was not your typical seaweed salad it was more like a Piece of art and tasted as such one thing they excelled at is presentation and taste I had a wonderful time the only thing I didn't like was how busy it was there was constant movement all around us which made it feel a little rushed but this the servers have no control over in fact I enjoyed how well staffed it was everyone had a purpose and was helping in some way no one was standing still which I enjoy given how busy they were read more

Amazing food and service. Must gets are toro tar tar, king crab sando, and sashimi for two, all of which were so good I nearly cried. We also got the madai carpaccio which was good but not mind blowing like the others. The chef's choice of nigiri sushi comes with 10 pieces - super fresh and buttery fish and nicely-sizes pieces but a bit disappointing given the chef doesn't season it for you like some sushi places do. For dessert, we got the rainbow kakigori and Japanese cheesecake. The kakigori is a pretty big portion so I'd definitely recommend that to share. The Japanese cheesecake was very light and delicious. I wish this place had better parking. It's basically either street parking or pay $7 for valet, which is annoying. Valet should at least be complimentary for an upscale place like this. read more

See all

This place is definitely on the pricier side but well worth it. Some of the best sushi I've had in Houston if not the best. We got the chili oil cabbage appetizer, and it was soooo good. I don't know what I was expecting but not that. There was chili oil but also another spicy paste on the dish, and it was just a perfect combination with the crunchy cabbage pieces. My friend is vegetarian, so she go the mushroom nigiri I believe while I got a piece of tuna/toro, and it melted in my mouth. We also got one veggie roll and another roll that was first on the roll section on the menu - can't remember the name. My roll (the non veg one) was 20/10. Everything tasted super fresh and didn't have that fishy taste at all. Even the ginger tasted really fresh. One of my favorite parts other than the actually quality of the fish was the taste of the rice and the grain of the rice. It was a really short grained rice, and it tasted a little more lemony and sweet than regular sushi rice I've had before, which I really enjoyed. They were also incredibly nice by giving us a free dessert because it was my friend's birthday, and it was the cutest and most delicious way to end the meal. So, service was also 20/10. The ambiance was of course upscale, and I felt like I was living in luxury, so I'm glad I dressed up a little. Would come again for sure. read more

See all