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Kokai Sushi and Lounge

3.8 (191 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Shantrice T.

This was my first time visiting Kokai and I was genuinely impressed! The food was fresh and flavorful. I ordered the Alaska Roll along with the Hibachi Chicken and Shrimp, and both were absolutely delicious. The strawberry lemonade was also a standout and very refreshing. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The restaurant itself has a beautiful ambiance and is exceptionally clean. While it is a bit on the pricier side, the quality and experience make it well worth it.

Schuyler S.

Randomly stopped her for a lunch break while shopping out in Katy. Very cool ambiance when you walk in. Like a club vibe but the music isn't super loud so you can actually enjoy yourself. The wait staff was nice and helpful with making selections. They are willing to alter their menu if you had any special accommodations. Your typical Japanese menu but it was all freshly made and very tasty. Lots of specials depending on the day and time you go. Would definitely recommend!

Amanda P.

I liked this place a lot, I love the lounge feel, the music was perfect to where I could hear the music but also still be able to talk with my table without yelling. The food was fresh and everything we ate was delicious. I was impressed by the mezcal drinks they had.. so good!! Will be back! Pro tip- if you have the app upside, you can get cash back by dining here.

Maguro Tataki
Laura E.

To start off with, my husband and I had very high hopes for this place based on the ratings, amazing website and diverse menu. I also was looking forward to the lounge vibe and a cool place to have dinner in Katy. To start off with, Fernanda, our server was fantastic. She is warm, smart and got our orders in well. The hostess was also extremely nice. Now, let's dig into this. To begin with I've never been to a Japanese or sushi restaurant that doesn't have any Japanese beer in stock. Would you go to a Mexican restaurant that doesn't have Mexican beer? Am I missing something here? Did the truck not make the delivery? The menu had a huge selection of Japanese beers but none were in stock. If I were the owner or operator of this establishment I would be at HEB loading up my cart with Japanese beer that afternoon rather than telling your customer you are Shit of Luck. The menu is misleading in my opinion. I ordered sliced sashimi dishes and both had a base of mayo layered under the fish. I ordered the maguro tataki and the hatatemanegni. The white fish dish I felt had too many citrus segments. Nowhere did it say mayo on the description for both dishes unless that is their house sauce. I guess I should asked and clarified. I asked for napkins to blot the mayo off but you could still taste it. The shrimp shumai was excellent though. What would you expect. We also ordered the sashimi roll. It did not look anything like the roll we ordered. Which was essentially a block of avocado, cream cheese, tuna, salmon and crab stick (they do not use real crab paper). It was fine but way too much cream cheese. It overpowered what could have been a great roll. I would just take the cream cheese out. My husband and I do a lot of sushi in Houston, this isn't our first rodeo. I feel honest feedback while it can be harsh can be constructive. I feel this place can improve. While we won't be back, they can work on some items and be better for other patrons.

Wakame with Not-iidako
Hong Phuc N.

Fun fact: Koukai (different kanji,... probably) means "regret" in Japanese. And that's exactly how I feel 'bout this place right now. Ordered for delivery over the long weekend 'cuz I'm sad and got no friends. Apparently it's a chain from Venezuela. Now I don't mind Venezuelans, but the fact that it's a chain means I don't have to be polite the way I do with small businesses and can *crack my hands*. Wait hold on if from Venezuela then why is it a Japanese-Perúvian- you know what, let's get to the point. First off, I ordered the wakame salad with iidako (baby octopus), but what came to me was wakame salad with normal chopped octopus (tako). "Ii" also means "good" in Japanese. I can think of a very cruel war joke involving the Japanese here, but I'll just say this: This menu item might have wakame and tako in it, but it is not "ii". The suzuki fry was drenched in cream cheese which was off-putting right after the delivery, but after proper reheating, was actually pretty decent and the preparation of stuffing the feesh with kanikama before tempura-frying it is rather interesting. I would still halve the amount of cream cheese myself, though. But the star of the show for my way-overpriced dinner was the Aderezo de Ajonjoli Deluxe, which I assume means "mess of random BS" despite not knowing much Español because that's exactly what it looks, tastes and feels like. It has WAY too many things going on in it that it's hard to tell what's even IN there, all the flavors tend to clash together yet the one thing I can say for sure is that everything was drenched in an ill-concocted version of Perúvian mayo (which mostly reeks of vinegar with hints of orange juice). And you can have all this for the low, low price of $80 plus taxes and tips if you go by their online PICKUP menu. TL;DR Our heroes fought to not let food like this get into the United States.

We ordered 3 of the most popular rolls and they were really good. We shared with our kids and they loved it!
Dalia H.

The service came fast and our waitress was very attentive. The servers came with a smile and got everything right. I recommend getting hot sake and beer to pair with the rolls. We really enjoyed the Latin twist on the rolls. The room was filled with paper swans and colorful lights. It felt like being in a book. I guarantee if you're a sushi lover and enjoy fusion versions, this place would perfect for you!

Keri S.

So I really had high hopes for this place. I should of filtered to the lower rating reviews before coming here as they are really on point. Decor is cute, service was really good, and plating of the food was well done. This is the reason for the bonus star. Gotta give credit where due. Coming from the land of fresh fish and quality sushi, we have been on the hunt in Texas. This place is close to home and Yelp had it at 4 stars, so worth a shot. Wish I would of saved my money. If you eat sushi, this is not sushi. The wasabi even was off. Everyone knows if you put a pea size of just wasabi on your mouth, your nostrils are burning! You could eat a spoonful of this and NOTHING. So either it was old or just gross, it was not right. The sushi we didn't finish or take home, but we were nice just as they had been to us. We got in the car and we're like, "what was that? I hope we don't get sick." Well nausea onset around 3am. Maybe we jinxed ourselves but we could just feel all the wrongs being there. Skip this place, sorry to say. :/

Tu N.

i may have just found my new go-to for sushi nights. cozy setting, incredible flavors, and real care in every dish. i ordered tako kushiyaki, house salad deluxe, miso shiru soup, texans roll, fragata roll, vulcano roll, matshury roll.

Beef Yuki Soba with no Japanese cabbage! Yaki Soba Veggie YakiSoba Yaki Soba

Ordered Beef Yaki Soba, it was good, except one key ingredient was missing no Japanese cabbage, which is the soba! Told the waiter, but he said he would talk to the chef that never came back to talk to me walked by several times. Nice decor, but this dish was not hitting for me with no cabbage the most important part of the dish!

Alexus N.

I tried this place a few years ago and wasn't a fan. Years later I tried it again and it is definitely not any better and a reminder why I will never come back. Here are some reasons why: The dish I ordered had uneven cuts of salmon and not to mention a HUGE BONE which I nearly choked on. I asked what Japanese liquor is available and the manager at the bar said "We have Sapporo, Jack Daniel's, tequila..." Uhhh no. He didn't explain to me why they didn't have it, but he clearly understood my question. I sat at the bar and the staff (literally everyone) spoke Spanish to each other the entire time. I understand it can be a cultural thing. However I'm at a "Japanese" restaurant in the suburbs. It was a little uncomfortable for me. Overpriced and "blah" customer service. NOT for the sushi connoisseurs out there seeking quality.

House Salad Wakame with Kani and the other tuna appetizer mixed, ask Palino he  will describe the menu  gracefully!
Mery I.

Excellent place if you are looking for a latin/japanese fusion restaurant this is your place, the food, the ambience (live music for your entertainment) and the hospitality of Palino it's THE BEST he is the friendliest and funniest server ever!! How to explain the flavor of their dishes? I would define them as an explosion of flavors on the palate that evokes memories. We loved the house salad that we combined with a kind of tuna carpaccio sealed with sesame seeds that it was recommended by Palino, it was a good choice very fresh and tropical. My favorite sushi was the Tsunami Roll, it had the perfect combination of flavors and I recommend it 100%. My husband ordered a Chicken Yakisoba, which seemed very tasty. We also ordered the tropical roll but it did not impress us as much as the Tsunami roll. The price/value ratio is good because the food is first class and on weekends they offer live, relaxing music. The atmosphere is perfect for any special celebration. Kokai is worth trying.

What even is this?
Brooke H.

If I could have given this place one star I would. I waited over 30 minutes for my food after placing a to go order. The food came and it wasn't what I expected and requested they switch it for something else. The people not only refused to replace the roll with something different but also refused to give me my money back. Don't eat here! Will never be returning. Highly disappointed. Wish I could give it no stars.

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The place was very clean and organized and the food was so good, our waitress Vicky was so sweet and helpful!

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We came here for lunch since we were in the area and have been wanting to try this place out. We…read moreordered off the regular menu since we weren't doing the AYCE menu. It would be worth trying if we were hungry and had a huge appetite. Hubby and I shared the tempura udon, the hamachi collar bento box, and he got some sashimi while I got the tamago and blue crab nigiri. The portions were big and generous and also reasonably priced. I like the udon a lot even though the broth was a bit sweet for me. The tempura was delicious and perfectly fried. The hamachi collar was a large portion but a bit dry. We're used to having hamachi collar that is more buttery than what we had at twenty five. The sushi was ok too. Wasn't the best we've had but we expected that so we weren't let down by the sushi. Overall the staff was very nice and attentive despite being busy. The restaurant was clean as well. I do enjoy the large parking lot they share with surrounding businesses.

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Kokai Sushi and Lounge - japanese - Updated May 2026

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