Wifey had our first born at Mem city hospital so KUU probably strategically placed itself in front of the hospital for new mom's first meal of sushi. Thats exactly what we did. Unfortunately, we couldn't get her to come down for happy hour so I had to do take out. We ordered one roll and 6 nigiri which came out to $50 bucks which is on the higher end. KUU clearly has delicious sushi and high quality. However, for the similar cuts of sushi and nigiri, it would have been half the cost if we ate there during happy hour. Good place. I'll have to come back to try out the happy hour. Looks good, wish they did take out for happy hour. read more

KUU Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Drove by the restaurant multiple times but finally decided to try! I thoroughly enjoyed their sushi/sashimi and couldn't complain about the quality. Fish tasted fresh, service was good, and the interior/vibe was nice. The price is a bit on the expensive end for the high quality you are paying for. However, it's a nice place for a nice date or dinner with friends. Their specialty rolls were all really good. No complaints from me! read more

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This place is amazing. We happened in here one afternoon looking for sushi on our way out of Houston. We walked in and got a table right away. We had a hard time navigating the menu but our server helped us out and explained everything well. She made some great recommendations- Like the Japanese Lemonade - I can't even express how delicious it is! We started off with the garlic edamame which had an incredible smoky flavor and wasn't too spicy or too heavy on the soy sauce as edamame can sometimes be. Next we had the June roll and the truffle roll as well as a few other small bites. There is valet parking and a parking garage but we just parked in the lot. They also had live music which was very romantic! read more

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The best sushi I've had outside of Tokyo. It may be better than the sushi in Tokyo. The chef is inspired and the execution brilliant. We had the sushi that was flown in that morning for Tokyo among others. Absolutely amazing. And our service was the perfect blend of attentive and not hovering. Can't wait to go again. read more

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This is one of the best sushi places I have been to in Houston. The service was excellent as well! They have a great Happy hour as well which was nice. read more

KUU Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best food ever!! Great service A++ Yvonne was great I love it thanks so much for a good time

Tasty and inventive nigiri and rolls - on the pricier side but it's worth it. Service has been a bit slow lately - maybe they are training new servers? The chefs at the sushi bar are excellent and friendly if you choose to sit there - sometimes they'll give you an extra dish if things are slow. Try the social hour - it's a good one! read more

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The sushi here is oustanding- from the first bite of their salmon and then their yellowtail to their most succulent signature rolls, each bite exceeding each expectations from the previous. Their truffle suzuki roll has a rich aroma with their fresh fish to their house sauce on top. The ambience is super aesthetically pleasing and has a high end decors inside, but for a reasonable price. Their service has been immaculate as they pay attention to the highest detail so of course i had a wondrous experience. I recommend this hidden gem in the west to anyone inside or outside the area. Will be back sooner than expected to try out more of their menu! read more

KUU is hands down one of the best sushi spots in Houston. The food was super fresh and beautifully presented. We tried the Kanpaccio and the foie gras nigiri--both were absolutely delicious! You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The restaurant has a modern, stylish vibe, and the service was excellent. Our server was friendly and gave great recommendations. If you love sushi or just want a unique dining experience, I highly recommend KUU. I'll definitely be back! read more

Had a great experience at ​KUU. Had the Miso Black Cod and it's a dish I could never get tired of. Great fresh ingredients and great ambiance. read more

This was my first time at Kuu and overall it was alright. First and foremost, the fish quality was great! Each piece was a pretty good size and they were cut well. But, I didn't like that the pieces didn't already have wasabi under the fish like a traditional piece would. Also the wasabi provided at the table didn't taste that great.. it wasn't bad but it didn't taste freshly made. The appetizers were all tasty but maybe a little over oiled. Our server was very kind! The only other shortcoming was when our fish was served, they didn't always inform us of what was on the dish and when they did we were quickly told which piece was which so I hardly even know which fish I enjoyed more and was just blindly eating them. There's definitely no chance of me reordering my favorites since I have no idea of what was what. Bottom line is it's not a bad place but considering I live inside the 610 loop, it's not worth the drive for me. I also assume there might be cheaper options with similar levels of quality nearby this restaurant. Parking wasn't easy but if you're looking for somewhere semi fancy and you're nearby this isn't a bad choice. read more

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My favorite rolls are the KUU and poseidon rolls! They have a variety kf great drinks here as well. The decors are fancy and high end and the vibes are great for dates :) read more

Enjoyed a happy hour here last night. There is a huge parking garage with plenty of free parking. The staff were all very friendly and attentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We looked over the regular menu and found everything to be extremely overpriced. From the happy hour menu we tried a crudo (tasted like it had Italian salad dressing on top), shishito peppers, spider roll, Poseidon roll, and yui roll. We would get the peppers and Poseidon roll again. They are big fans of sauce on rolls here. Even the spider roll had a sweet sauce. We would have enjoyed a simpler roll on the happy hour menu. Overall, we thought the happy hour was fine. Nothing blew us away. read more

I came here to try their sushi with my boyfriend since we had gotten a coupon at the Menu of Menu's event and wanted to use it before it expired! When we arrived we were greeted by a hostess who notified us that it was happy hour on Monday evening. We were seated at a small intimate table and our waiter came by right away to introduce himself and ask us about drinks. We both ordered cocktails and he gave us some time to review the happy hour menu and the regular menu to decide on food. We ordered multiple things to try and EVERYTHING tasted soooooo good. I can't explain how good it all tasted. Our waiter gave excellent service as well. Up until the end of the meal. He was on top of everything, picking up empty plates, checking up on us to see if we wanted to order more drinks, get more food or anything as such. At the end of the meal, it took a while for our waiter to come by our table so we could ask for our check and then another while for us to receive our check. Overall, great place for all occasions. There was a table nearby us of all ladies celebrating someone's birthday too and a slightly larger party in the back party room. Pricing is good for happy hour but regular pricing is pricey but honestly, I'd still pay because the food is just so delicious. Love a great place that's upscale and romantic! read more

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The nigiri here is extremely fresh. Even though the ambience and aesthetic is really fancy the price is amazing. I came for their happy hour and what can I say it's definitely worth it. Their bento boxes are affordable and delicious. I got one of their truffle Suzuki rolls and it was the best roll that I ever had. Their service is incredible there was no wait time and they are extremely friendly and attentive! Will be back soon with my family to try more of their satiable cuisine. read more

I recently had an unforgettable evening at KUU Restaurant--a refined yet inviting Japanese dining experience tucked behind the Westin Hotel on Gessner Roa. From start to finish, it felt like dining at an artfully curated showcase of flavor. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between sophistication and warmth. The sleek dining room flows into a lush patio and intimate private spaces that suit both special occasions and quieter nights out. On one visit, a live violinist played gently beside the sushi bar--a lovely touch that elevated the evening without disrupting conversation. The service is amazing as they pay attention to everything. They were very attentive I will be back soon read more

Fish here is extremely fresh. Came here for lunch snd what can u say their salmon to their truffle suzuki to they yellowtail is reslly delicious. The service is impeccable as they pay attention to every detail. The inside interior is fancy and high end but the price is insanely resonable. Will come back here soon its great for date nights! read more

Food was good and service was amazing! Me and my friends enjoyed the whole vibe! We were seated promptly and didn't have a long wait. Server was kind and thoughtful. Always helped us when we asked and kept our water full! read more

Not only are the sushi here fresh but their drinks are amazing! I got their tamayagi and their KUU roll which is out of this worlds I've never had a drink like that. The salmon here made me feel like I just caught the fish freshly by my mouth. They pay attention to great detail and their service is immaculate. Very fancy interior so great for date nights! Definitely would be coming back again with my family because they gotta know what I'm talking bout!! read more

I love this place! It's wonderful. The staff is wonderful and the fish is amazing. Try their omakase! Couldn't beat it. I recommend this place for people. I live in kingwood and I'd still make the drive for sushi. read more

KUU offers a sleek, modern ambiance--perfect for date nights or casual gatherings. The interior is stylish and inviting, and the attentive wait staff made the experience feel special . From the sushi bar to table seating, the service was professional, friendly, and prompt. The Hama Yuzu and Truffle Suzuki rolls stood out for their freshness and bold flavors. One reviewer noted they were "utterly incredible--you don't need soy sauce or wasabi. I would come back again to try more from their menu, they don't disappoint! read more

The food was 5 star but not the table service. Ambiance good. There was a huge party that came in after we ordered a few items then we were pretty much forgotten about. Bar service was 5 star though. If I go back I will definitely just sit at the bar to eat and drink instead of a table. I forgot to take a pic of the sushi read more

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First of all, before I talk about the food and the service, the atmosphere when we entered welcomed us with a very soft ambience but very solid presence. The lighting of the room was not too dim that you can't see your food, but also not too bright that you wouldn't be able to enjoy your company. The service is standard but suffice and I have nothing bad to say about our server. I ordered some sushi and the foie gras nigiri that made me end up writing this review. A little pricey but I enjoyed it so much I had to get another order. It was that good. read more

I had the omakase and it was more of a pre set menu than anything else. Most dishes were boring and simple. Seared tuna salad was basic, the 5 types of almost the same sashimi in a bowl boring, the 5 nigiri was the only good part and was nothing more than the selection at a basic sushi restaurant. read more

Had a great time at this sushi restaurant. Staff were so kind to help me choose my sushi and was very patient with me. I recommend this place to anyone wanting to try a new sushi place! read more

Exceptional service and rolls! Their truffle Suzuki and poseidon is by far my favorite. Not only was the interior designs and ambience were top notch, it really gave a new definition to elevated dining. Servic was excellent and we got all of our food in a quick amount of time. Will definitely come back soon to enjoy yet another amazing experience! read more

I absolutely love having dinner here. They have the freshest sushi you are going to find in Houston. Not kidding.. I've eaten at EVERY sushi restaurant in Houston and hands down Kuu is the best. I find the bar staff to be the best in Houston. Attentive, good with libations.. no complaints at all. I will be back as they are awesome here! read more

My experience at KUU has been very brief and professional. The interior is amazing. I personally love most of their rolls during lunch and their miso soup with clams is a must try. Will definitely be back for more. read more

KUU was a great experience. The atmosphere was modern and comfortable, and the service was friendly without being overbearing. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell they put care into the presentation and quality. It felt like a special treat without being too fancy or intimidating. I'd definitely go back! read more

Kuu was exactly what I expected a semi-fancy sushi restaurant to be. Starting with the ambiance, it is fancy enough for a special date night, dimly lit, booths and high tables available. The servers and hostess were all very friendly throughout the night. My friend was able to get a dinner reservation for 7 last minute, but it was a weekday; I assume it will be much busier on the weekend. The restaurant will cost a pretty penny depending on what you order. Sou Vide Wagyu (3.5/5): this came with four pieces of wagyu, there was too much fig red wine reduction sauce on the wagyu, I had to scrap some off so it doesn't overpower the slice of wagyu, fig pieces felt plain and out of place, but the actual wagyu was very soft and flavorful Lamb and Foie Gras (4.5/5): two lamb chops with a thick slice of foie gras on top; it was good, I am biased towards foie gras so I'd eat it with anything Bison Tartare (2/5): the flavors were just not blending well, Korean beef tartare is much better Miso Black Code (5/5): one of the better dishes we tried during this dinner, flavorful and soft Crispy Duck (5/5): I love duck and the way this was prepared was similar to Peking duck where the skin is extremely crispy and separated from the meat, the sauce was great and compliments that duck As for sushi, the restaurant did not have any fatty tuna (chutoro, otoro) or salmon belly, which was a bit disappointing. The server mentioned that it was due to their popularity on Valentine's Day. However, the items I really wanted were available. We ordered different pieces of nigiris: foie gras (5/5), Japanese uni (5/5), scallop with Japanese uni (5/5), ikura (4/5), akami (4/5), and hamachi (4/5). The cuts were reasonable sizes, reasonable amount of rice for each piece of nigiri, and the fish tasted fresh. Throughout the night, we ordered rounds of tequila shots, which came out quickly. I would visit Kuu Restaurant another again another time when I visit Houston, maybe for a nice date. There is valet parking, the valet guy is lowkey rude though. read more

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If you're looking for a place with a great ambiance, an attentive wait staff and delicious sushi, you've found the right spot! KUU is the perfect place for lunch and even date night. You won't be disappointed! read more

Overall great experience, the truffle suzuki roll was delicious. Bathroom was also really clean, would recommend this restaurant for a celebration or family gathering. read more

KUU is one of my favorite sushi spots to dine at. I love the decors and the environment and the nigiri is very fresh. Tried their Uni pasta it's very creamy and full of flavor. Will try more when I come back which will be soon !! read more

The food at Kuu is amazing. The bartender at the bar, Vi, is not your typical bartender. She was amazing and I would come back over and over again and again just to sit at the bar and enjoy some nice cocktails and sushi. read more

We went for New Year's Eve and really enjoyed it. They gave the option of a holiday box with a variety of different types of sushi so we got two of those. They have a violinist that plays an electric violin that walks around the restaurant and gives it a really classy ambiance. The food was extremely good and we will for sure be going back. We did make a reservation and sat for about thirty minutes and had to ask for someone to take our order but they gave us on the house edamame so we ended up being very happy. I wish I took a picture of everything but was really hungry. I would recommend the California uni which was both our favorites. read more

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Went here for a friends birthday and the food wasnt the only amazing thing, the service was very good. Our waiter Anthony was very kind and patient when we were trying to figure out what we wanted to eat. He made a couple jokes and made us laugh and he was just amazing the whole experience, constantly asking if we needed anything else and told us about what food he thought was good in his opinion. Very great dinner with great service. read more

second time coming here and it did not disappoint! they have an extensive happy hour (hh) which is what we mainly came for but we also ordered off the regular menu. the fish was fresh and did not taste fishy at all some items we ordered were foie gras - 3:5 toro nigiri - 5/5 otoro nigiri - 5/5 kuu roll - 5/5 - very refreshing bincho carpaccio - 5/5 (hh) madai carpaccio - 5/5 (hh) wagyu & eel - 4/5 (hh) - beef was not tender yellowtail nigiri - 5/5 salmon nigiri - 5/5 garlic edamame- 5/5 (hh) lycheetini - 5/5 (hh) waygu hot rock - 3/5 - slices were a lot thicker and a little chewy they didn't have uni (expected since we came on a tuesday) service was fantastic, ambiance is cute ! will come back read more

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I'm always looking for sushi places with a great HH menu. They have an extensive HH menu that includes carpaccio, rolls, fried items, and drinks. Heads up, during HH you're only allowed to sit in the bar seating or sushi bar seating without a reservation. We were fine with that; however, if you prefer a table, make sure to reserve. Getting into the food, we ordered several pieces of nigiri: sake, chopped hotate, and foie gras. They were all tasty and fresh. We ordered the June roll and Poseidon roll. I was very impressed with how they tasted. I wasn't a fan of the wagyu unagi as the meat was chewy and defeats the name wagyu. As for the uni pasta (AVOID), it was dry and flavorless. It tasted like butter noodles, and it's as if there's no uni in it. Overall, I recommend getting the rolls and nigiri here. read more

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Great experience here and the beef dumplings were delicious (can't think of the actual name on the menu)! We arrived about 1 hour before closing and still received the most amazing service. The violinist was leaving but stayed to play one more song for us. Our waiter went out of his way to help us understand the menu and select an option. No one rushed us to leave and allowed us to eat and enjoy our experience in peace. Additionally, I was in a party of 10, and no one waited too long for their food and everyone enjoyed their dish. Short experience, but we truly appreciated the employees and their service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! Thank you for your kindness and attention to detail to make this a great dining experience for your guests. read more

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Love the place , food , service ... We ordered quite a lot and everyone enjoyed the live music , they have a lot of variety with dessert, food and love their selection of wine , mock tails and cocktails . Service is good , staff is pretty efficient. read more

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