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4.4 (71 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Amanda N.

It was on the pricier side, however I can understand it considering it actually does feel like premium sushi. There is a variety on the menu, and everything was fresh when we had it, probably because they served their sashimi on ice. The salmon is likely a fattier cut which is why I enjoyed it so much. If you're into the lean cut this might be too much. The servers were attentive, hostess was friendly, and the interior was well decorated. I would come back if I was having a really bad day and was willing to spend a little more to guarantee I have good sushi for dinner.

Hillary M.

Really good nigiri and fish quality. I loved the escolar with the chili oil. Service was quick and polite. The restaurant was a little crowded and noisy but we were there during a Sunday at lunchtime, so it makes sense. What I'd recommend: - yakitori beef skewers (theyre small but very tasty and tender) - butterfly escolar - yuzu mackerel - caramel salmon - charboiled mackerel - sakura hamachi (yellowtail w yuzu) - golden albacore (its this or the salmon) - uchiwa snow crab The miso was hot when served and not too salty. A good closer to all the sushi I put down lol The veggie tempura was good, but the batter had a bit of a lingering greasy mouth feel. I did like how fresh it was, though.

Calamari
Justin T.

I love a good AYCE sushi buffet. Good ones were hard to find back in the day, but now they are popping up all around town. The restaurant is located on Westheimer and Greenridge. I was a little skeptical when I pulled up as they had security in the parking lot. We came at the beginning of dinner time so getting seated right away wasn't a problem. The restaurant is pretty spacious with lots of seating inside as well as some patio seating. In the middle, they have a sushi bar where you can see the sushi masters at work. The decor and ambience is very nice and a great spot for a date night. Customer service was great though the food took time to come out in each round and was very staggered. They have all kinds of items like soups & salads, appetizers, hot plates, fried rice, noodles, baked rolls, skewers, sushi, hibachi, nigiri, sashimi, rolls, hand, hand rolls, and dessert. There are so many options on the menu and bonus points for describing the items. We had a few items in most of the categories. I really enjoyed the different baos and appetizers. The rolls were good. I will say the sashimi and nigiri were very small cuts. I'd rather get bigger cuts and not have to order things over and over. I ended the meal with fried Oreos which hit the spot and cleansed the palette. Overall, Kimoto is a very solid AYCE that I would happily return to.

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Patrick L.

Our neighbor recommended Kimoto to us. It was close by replacing Applebees. Plenty of parking as it's part of a bigger strip mall. Upon entering , there a lot of different Japanese decorations (lanterns, cat statue, drum etc). Pretty nice IMO. The AYCE is $36.99. One thing that stands out at Kimoto is the quality of their ingredients. The sashimi is served on top of a bow of ice to keep them as fresh as possible. They also do t try to overwhelm you by cutting them giant slices like some other places. It's cut just right size. They have a chef's special nigiri and all are really good. Their appetizers like the hamachi chili, escolar carpaccio and truffle snapper were so good we had to order a second round. In addition, you can order the premium omakase (4 pcs) for an additional $10 and includes Uni. The plates and bowls used looks pretty fancy. My wife noticed and admired them. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Orders came out fast and they made sure our teapot was never empty. Highly recommended. This is probably the best AYCE sushi place in Houston. Well worth a visit.

Sara-Grace C.

My brother told me this was his favorite ayce sushi restaurant and I see why. The interior was gorgeous and nicely lit. I made a reservation and they did a good job of reminding me about the reservation. Plenty of parking and seating inside. The one thing my friends didn't like was how a drink wasn't included in the ayce menu but the endless ice cream and fried Oreos made up for it. Each sushi order came beautifully plated and very quickly too. We loved our server Kyle who hyped us up all night.

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Alex N.

Being a lover of AYCE sushi, Kimoto caught my eye. The restaurant was very comfy and stylish. Service was very fast, we had 4 people constantly emptying small plates of big variety, and the wait staff was always there to clean the table quickly and bring out what we needed. Let's start with their namesake, the premium sushi. They have the classic rolls and a nice variety of their own specialty rolls. The rolls were pretty good albeit some a bit strange. The part that stood out for me was their choice of hot plates: hibachi, sizzling proteins and more. The hibachi steak was super tender, we enjoyed that one so much that we ordered about 10 portions of it. Surprisingly, I might have enjoyed the meats more than the fish. We couldn't help but notice a lot of their fish dishes had that "fishy" smell and taste to them. Some of those like the salmon have room for improvement, but overall the experience was good enough for me to round up to a 5 star.

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Vinh N.

I've been visiting several AYCE sushi places in the area to compare them directly. The attractive thing about this restaurant is their menu as they have much more variety than their competitors. For example, they have salmon and yellowtail collars as appetizers even though they are more likely to sell out at night. They have many more sushi roll options that don't feature imitation crab or shrimp for those that have a shellfish allergy. They also have salmon toro on the regular AYCE menu and several other premium options as a la carte add ons. What's bad is the portions. Now that may not matter as much in an AYCE but you have to keep in mind that the sashimi cuts and nigiris are laughably small. The rolls are on the other hand are large since they have plenty of fillers. As for the taste, I would say it's about average. The salmon collar tasted nice but the baja roll wasn't that flavourful. The smaller/thin size of the aburi nigiri made the searing mostly cook through the fish which is a negative. The ambiance of this place is that of a traditional izakaya but there are no windows for half of the restaurant. The large enclosed booth kind of hide that but it's disconcerting. My server was nice and I think she was surprised that I wasn't trying to gorge myself on my order especially with the small portions.

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Dylan H.

Pros + Fresh and high quality fish + Large nigiri selection + Sushi rolls weren't overly sauced. Individual pieces were smaller than your average size. + Lots of parking + Friendly staff Cons - Service noticeably slowed down midway through our meal. - Seared options are for dinner option only - Lunch only available on weekdays Kimoto is certainly my top pick now. I appreciated that the sushi roll pieces were on the smaller side, allowing me to try more variety. They also weren't overly sauced, and the fish to rice ratio was good. I do wish the lunch menu included some seared or special nigiri options. Overall, I give it a 5/5 and will definitely return. If you want a place that highlights the natural flavor of the fish and ingredients, this is the one.

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Chloe L.

I've tried a couple AYCE sushi spots in Houston and this one is by far my favorite. Service was incredible from the moment we came in til the end, and they take our order and serve it super quickly. 2 hour limit but we were not rushed at all compared to other AYCE spots. Ambiance is very sleek and clean. AYCE menu is $36.60 per person and includes appetizers and sashimi. Fish quality is great- especially loved the mango salmon, truffle red snapper, squid, unagi, salmon sashimi! Rolls also have less rice than usual so it wasn't too filling!! Hibachi steak was recommend by our server and it was very nice. Definitely coming back for AYCE sushi can't recommend this place enough.

Shveta A.

Being on the hunt for great AYCE sushi restaurants is an endeavor I am excited to continue. Kimoto is definitely a great addition! The interior is intimate and roomy, despite the its popularity. We were given a nice table and our server was very helpful and managed to be prompt in the busy setting. And the fish- oh my goodness. From the sushi to the nigiri to the sashimi to the hot dishes, including takoyaki, gyoza and ramen, everything was phenomenal. The fish was fresh and the portions generous, presented elegantly and in an organized way. The sesame balls and icecream were also amazing! I also loved my suggested mock tail, which tasted like an elevated capri sun! Overall, a great experience!

Caramel Salmon + two other seared options
Haley M.

On my quest to try as many AYCE as possible across Houston, Kimoto was our next stop. This sushi spot features an all you can eat menu for 36.99 with a wide variety of appetizers, hot and cold dishes, ramen, hand rolls, specialty rolls, baos, and desserts. They also have a pretty good selection of ice creams. The service was great, despite our waiter have several tables sat at once, he was really attentive and had good humor throughout the evening. We did have a large party so gratuity was already included (18%). The interior was nice, Asian aesthetic throughout and the larger tables were in the back where the sushi was being made. The bathrooms were very clean and it was overall nicely decorated throughout. This was a great experience, their sushi was pretty great and the drinks were 12/10 (strength and taste for the $). I'd come back for sure and highly recommend others to try it out.

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Tiziana A.

First time visiting KIMOTO during the afternoon. We had been seeing the "coming soon" sign for months, and when we realized it had finally opened, we decided to give it a try. The atmosphere was lovely: intimate and cozy. We even had the chance to interact with the owner, who was very kind and optimistic, which made the experience even nicer. Since we went during lunch hours, we enjoyed the $21.99 menu. Drinks are separate, but in my opinion the price is very reasonable compared to other places. I highly recommend the Nojito, I loved it. I also ordered a Cosmopolitan, and it didn't disappoint. I didn't take photos of everything we ordered because we were trying several items, but I was very satisfied and will definitely return to try a wider selection from the menu. Thank you to the team and our server for the great service. Just keep in mind there is about a two-hour time limit for the dining experience.

Cayli P.

This place has a really cute vibe and ambiance with lovely decor. Their presentation of food is also great. I can tell they care and put a lot of effort. The staff is super welcoming and provided great service throughout our meal. Our table really enjoyed all the appetizers we ordered. However, we were a little disappointed in the quality of the fish for the nigiri and sashimi. It wasn't quite up to par with what we expected. This restaurant is very new, so I definitely enjoyed trying it out and have high hopes that they'll improve over time!

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Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori

4.5(398 reviews)
7.9 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Speaks Spanish

Part of the duckstache hospitality group (which I can't not support because I love Handies duozo…read moreand you can find me at Handies every week) The nigiri and the chicken fat rice was great, just how I expected. However the maki here is pretty average, not what I expected of this group. Very casual location in a little food hall like area. Next to a fried chicken place and a pho place. Horrible parking nearby tbh since it's downtown Overall considering the experience, the food, the location, the parking, the price, I likely won't return

Used to love this place, my downtown staple for sushi. I can't recommend this place less…read more On their website and on Google it says they close at nine, understanding this and knowing I would have to order and eat fast, I showed up at 8:30 for a quick dinner downtown. Upon arrival, I was told that I could not sit at the sushi bar and eat. If I wanted to order I had to go sit in the common area of this dining hall. After this discussion, I said fine and asked for a menu. They then told me I had to get up and order at the register and view the menu glued to the counter. They took the order of a couple who sat down maybe 2 minutes before me in front of me. I will never come back to this place. They seem to be the last man standing in this dining hall, and with this kind of customer service, they won't last much longer. It's a shame because I love the food and I am a regular at handies and aiko as well. Won't be back to any of them.

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4.5(357 reviews)
7.1 mi•Sixth Ward
Locally owned & operated
Free parking

Went to Aiko for dinner during Restaurant Week, and this was easily one of the best meals I've ever…read morehad. For $55, you get four courses, with the option to add dessert for another $10. The vibe was moody and lightly lit, and the restaurant was busy with people celebrating. I ordered the sunomono, maguro crudo, salmon and king crab hand roll, and signature nigiri. The hand rolls were probably the best thing I've ever had, I even ordered an additional spicy tuna hand roll because I wasn't ready for them to be over. My sister even ordered another flight of nigiri because it was so phenomenal. To finish, I ordered the ube sponge cake, which was the perfect little treat to end the night. Seriously, I'll be dreaming about this meal. If I'm back in Houston, I'll definitely be coming back!

Finally got a chance to try Aiko! They also offered $25 HRW 3-meal course w/ $6 add-on for a small…read moredessert bite for lunch. Service was excellent. Love the decor; super chic. There were lots of rubber ducks scattered everywhere lol. Ordered a carajillo and the drink tasted GREAT! On the other hand... I sipped from each of my friends' ube espresso martini (did not taste the same between both drinks, bartender might have poured too much alcohol; couldn't appreciate any ube flavor). Not a fan of that drink (2.5 stars or less). HRW order - 1st: sunomono (cucumber) - 2nd: hotate crudo (delicious scallops!!) - 3rd: spicy tuna & sake handrolls - dessert add-on: matcha mochi (ok, can skip this) Other foods ordered: - karaage: chicken was well made, lots of flavor - sashimi (3pc): saketoro, madai, & hotate - unagi nigiri: eel was really good - spicy scallop handroll Even if you don't need to use the restroom, you should still check out the bathroom. The walkway was a pretty bamboo forest haha. Aside from the ube espresso martini, everything else was delicious and good! I recommend Aiko and would dine here again.

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Himari

4.3(128 reviews)
6.9 mi•Oak Forest/Garden Oaks
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GENERALIZED REVIEW:…read more Came here with a friend from theatre after a full run--he had this place recommended to him by another theatre friend, so we're just passing on the word. The plaza was a bit confusing to navigate, and I'm pretty sure if the place weren't full of Asian parents and their kids, it would've felt like the shadiest place ever because you have to enter from the back. Otherwise, the plaza had a lot of great-looking stores overall. My first go-to: I've loved drinking Kirin Light ever since I discovered it in Chicago. The flavor is literally so light, with a slight acidity that brightens up my meal. The sake here was frankly also delicious. I didn't order it, but my friend did, and they had it warmed. The flavor was soothing and subtle, almost like tea. It was exceptionally easy to drink, and the ocean-themed ceramicware was a beautiful touch. We ordered two rolls: the Shaggy Dog and the Truffalufagus (a fun tongue-twister). I personally chose the Truffalufagus (which is not fun to spell) because it seemed like the most unique dish on the menu, and I enjoyed it very much. What I liked most about it was that it was subtle yet impactful. I also loved the textures--from the internal crunch paired with the fresh jalapeño to the softness of the fish. I'm glad I gave this roll a shot, and I would be excited to try it again anytime. The Shaggy Dog was great, but it appealed less to my flavor profile. It was a little too rich and creamy for me. I recommended this place to my BF as a potential future date spot--I personally think he would like it... if he weren't the type to enjoy AYCE sushi so much. If they had more unique rolls, I would definitely come back just for those. I was tempted to order the Surf and Turf for this round, but I didn't want to seem like a glutton, hahaha.

Visited Himari for HRW. Fantastic Food and impeccable service. Joanna, their general manager, was…read moreexceptional checking on us and making everything exceeded our expectations which it definitely did. Mabuhay Joanna! Looking forward to bring our other family members to try out Himari!

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Koi

4.5(289 reviews)
6.4 mi•Midtown, Montrose, Fourth Ward
•$$$

Amazing all around! Decor was refined and modern throughout the entire dining floor…read more Fish were all super fresh and delicious! Also had to highlight their house made soy sauce which was extremely umami, very unique and sets this place slightly apart from the many other sushi joints in its range Truffle crab chawanmushi was certainly a top highlight for me as well - rich truffle oil with the perfectly light steamed egg and sweet crab chunks, just an incredible dish and I could have easily eaten several of these The uni was also extremely fresh and buttery and was nice even for someone who doesn't usually like uni In the same class and range as places like Kata Robata and I would say it's a strong rival! Would come back again!

Started off with Toro Amaebi Tartar which was interesting the taro chips mixed with everything…read moretasted light and creamy with everything mixed together. The Chawanmushi was decent but it was a little different than I expected. It had a little bit more liquid at the top of the egg custard. The flavor was fine nothing overpowered and it was soft and had that gelatin mush to it. The carbonara udon pasta was creamy and tasted exactly how I imagined it would which was smooth and creamy with a little crispiness from the pieces of bacon. Just make sure you mix the egg into the pasta to give it that rich creaminess. The only dish I would say that was underwhelming was the crispy rice. I guess my expectation would be a little less rice and a balance of the crispy rice around it. It reminded me more so of a thick fried outer crust. However, I did like the fish and meat they used on top of the crispy rice. They all had their own flavors. The Handroll tasting is probably the most interesting dish I ordered. It seemed to have a good portion of fish and they try to keep the seaweed nice and crispy by leaving the plastic film over the seaweed. The flavors of the Handrolls were subtle. They did make a nice presentation. The salmon flight was pretty good you definitely could tell from the different cuts and fattiness of the salmon. My favorite was the aburi cheese the scorched cream cheese gave the salmon a melted coating of cheese and made it silky and smooth. The nigiri platter was almost like a flight of nigiri. In the order I ate them they got progressively better. My favorite was the scallop and tuna. The only roll I tried was the royal chutoro. The portion was a good ratio of rice to fish and the tobiko gave it a slight crunch. as service and parking. The parking costs $10 and it's only Valet. If you decide to park on the curb somewhere you will get a parking ticket (I saw a guy placing tickets on cars). The atmosphere was upscale and you can tell they try to emulate Japan with the decor(zen inspired). Overall, the fish was tasted fresh and the vibes were there. However, I do think everything was a bit overpriced compared to competitors.

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4.9(58 reviews)
5.5 mi•The Heights

What a delightful find. Every course was amazing, but the conversations with Chef Sky and his wife…read morewere just as memorable as the food. With such limited seating, all at the bar, the entire evening feels intimate and personal rather than simply going out for dinner. They take the time to explain everything you're about to eat, and my advice is simple: trust the omakase process. Every course brought something different, and even the unexpected dishes--like the Malaysian curry--were incredible. Between the spectacular sushi, the conversation, and the copious amount of sake (a very pleasant surprise), this was easily one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had. TINS is an absolute must-try.

Intimate and unique omakase experience blending traditional omakase with Malaysian flavors +…read moreunlimited sake. Chef Sky was a great host and super fun to talk to (shoutout John as well). The courses started off with some fun sashimi, bridged with a Laksa noodle soup, and then finished off with various pieces of nigiri and then dessert. Everything was super tasty, but my favorite was the first dish of bluefin tuna with jalapeno sauce (the sauce won me over). We went for the 6pm seating, and Chef Sky said he normally wraps that up by around 7pm to prep for the 8pm seating so if you want to really take your time I'd recommend trying to get the 8pm seating. However I didn't feel rushed at all for the 6pm. The only reason the review is not 5 stars is because I didn't feel very full at the end of the dinner, which I suspect may be because not all the courses were nigiri where you have rice to help fill you up.

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Tins - Omikase  style - fish with perfect flavors!    Outstanding food and a terrific experience.

Omikase style - fish with perfect flavors! Outstanding food and a terrific experience.

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