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    Little Sakana

    4.5 (232 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Isabel P.

    Came on a Saturday evening with friends. This is an AYCE Sushi in the Katy Asiatown. We were a large a party. Little Sakana does take reservations. It didn't seem too busy for a Saturday evening but probably best to get a reservation just in case. Getting here was easy and easy to find. Plenty of parking. Nice complex to eat and even get dessert or after dinner coffee/tea. The place is pretty decently sized. Very open, bright, and clean. $36 for dinner (ages 11+). Note that youre limited to a 2 hr dining time which starts once you are seated, not when you first order so keep that in mind. Even if your party is incomplete, your time will start once you're seated so consider waiting to the whole party is there. You order off a sheet that has 3 rounds on our but you are able to order additional rounds if you get that far. I'm not a fan of having to fill out the sheet as its not quite ideal if you're a large party. Trying to gather everyone's order on to the sheet takes more time vs going one by one to get everyone's order in. The items also just come out all together on the same plate and sometimes we forget who ordered what and the amount. Our party was split into 2 ordering sheets. Table A and Table B which was indicated on the street But it really didn't didn't help any when the food came out. When the food runners came out, they were placing the orders on the wrong side of the table which left confusion on whose order was whose. Or the other side accidentally eating the others order. The menu selection has the basics and traditional sushi. The sashimi selection only had 9 options and thinly sliced.... like size 2 deli slices (IYKYK). 3 slices of sashimi at Sakana world equate to 1 sashimi slice normally. The Sushi slices were thin too me as well and placed on a hefty portion of rice. There is a leftover surcharge but it's not explained in detail so idk if that included the rice. It does seem the place does try and in hopes to fill you up on the rice and fillers. We did come with experienced diners who told us about the "secret menu" you have to ask for. They do not advertise it nor informed by the wait staff unless you literally ask. They are "premium " or "specialty" sushi pieces that are limited to 2 pieces per person. One of their advertised special of the day was Liver of Munkfish. Limited to 1 per person. The Monkfish was a first time for myself so not sure how it was to taste but it didn't really have a flavor to it and texture is velvity. It was served over seaweed and the seaweed over powered it i guess. Sushi rolls come in mostly 4 pieces and some in 6. The Lemon roll and baked scallop rolls were the tables favorite. The salmon skin appetizer was really good. The spicy Kani salad was a popular one as well. The agedashi tofu should be skipped. Garlic ponzu salmon and soy salmon sushi was another favorite. Our waitress was great and very nice. She checked on us frequently. For $36 the sushi and menu options were okay. Unfortunately the "premium " selections and secret menu didn't stand out or tasted premium to me. We had a nice dinner with the friends but sushi quality was in line with just above mediocre and the tricks in an AYCE place is on par to limit your consumption. For me, there's better ayce sushi places worth the "premium " price and gives better cuts of fish without the need to order triple the number just to get a normal cut.

    Pretty small and thinly cut
    Ronald D.

    This was just an okay experience for me. Great location, nice modern interior, fantastic service.... But the sushi was just a little small in size and thinly cut causing me to eat too much rice. I did just order from the standard menu so maybe the premium service would put bigger cuts on the plate, but I doubt I'm going back to discover if this is the case or not.

    Mona W.

    I have always been a little nervous about AYCE Sushi spots but Little Sakana has helped open my eyes to the possibilities! The food was both delicious and fresh and it was great portion sizes I had a wonderful server I believe her name was Michelle. The space was cute and inviting. My only takeaway is when delivering the items the were quickly dropped off and you couldn't hear/ understand what toll was what. Outside of that I will be back when I'm in the Katy area.

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    Lauren R.

    2nd time I've been here! The coolcumber cooler is a must order! ANDERSON was our waiter the 2nd time and he is so attentive! He is really nice and considerate. We never had a dirty dish or piece of trash on the table for longer than a minute! If you're lucky to get him as a waiter be sure to tip him well because he deserves it!

    Xavier M.

    Best all you can eat sushi place around!! The quality on the sushi was insane for being ayce. Such a good time here! I can't wait to go back. Service was quick and the menu has so many items to choose from! Sorry i didn't take more photos!

    Alex N.

    What an amazing restaurant in Katy Asian town. This place exceeded my expectations , they have a huge menu with all of it being tasty! The salmon nigiri was the best thing here! The citrus soy was the best out of the 4-5. Super friendly good service. Gets crowded fast. Food came out fast. I highly recommend and would come back!

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    Linda T.

    Modern, minimalist aesthetic. Servers are all friendly and good parking spaces on this side of the plaza of Katy Asian Town. WARNING: MY GOD, there's so much rice in their rolls. Their salmon and yellowtail kama, although good, are huge. You have been warned. Only get it if you have someone to share with. Ex-boyfriend nigiri are my favorite. Green mussels are another good option that's not too heavy. Everything else was a blurr besides remembering to not get those damn rolls cause it's huge and so much rice. Complimentary ice-cream at the end was just okay. You only get one scoop.

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    Claudia K.

    Love the service and the quality of sushi for AYCE. Service and ambiance is friendly and fast.

    Dylan H.

    I've tried AYCE sushi in Houston, and I'd say this one is the most fresh. I enjoyed it enough that I came back for a second time after my first visit. Pros: - The sushi is fresh and tasty. Just enough rice. - The staff is friendly, and the food came out at a good, consistent pace. - Dedicated free parking but a little tight. Cons: - Lack of seared nigiri. They only have seared tuna. - Pricier. - The appetizers were fine, but nothing special or unique. - Lack of dessert choices. Might've just been confusion, but during one of the visits, our party only received one order of the "chef's special" despite the menu stating it's one per person. I asked our server about it, but they never came back with an answer or the rest of the order. Final Verdict: Overall a 4/5. The freshness makes the price worth it for me.

    Olivia W.

    I got the ayce option on a weekend during lunch. I recommend coming here during a weekday lunch for better prices. The quality of fish is decent for ayce. The service was pretty fast surprisingly when the server was in charge of so many tables that I felt pretty bad. The place is pretty clean and spacious!

    Allison K.

    Probably one of my favorite spots for AYCE sushi! Just a heads up, if you get cold easily like me, I would bring a sweater because it's pretty chilly inside. The restaurant and bathrooms are well-lit, clean, and nicely decorated. The AYCE menu has a variety of different dishes to choose from and I loved how there were different sauce options for the salmon and tuna nigiri's (i.e. garlic ponzu salmon, citrus soy salmon, umami oil salmon, etc). For the appetizers, definitely get the crispy salmon skin! I wasn't sure if I believed my friend at first when he was hyping this up but he was right because this was so addicting. The texture and savory flavor of the salmon was so addicting. I will say, compared to Sushi Masa and other AYCE sushi spots that I've been to, Little Sakana has more rice in their nigiri's so that definitely filled me up faster. Speaking of rice, some of the rice kept falling apart as we tried to pick up the nigiri but overall, the quality of the fish was great! Aside from the great food, our server Michelle was fantastic! She was so welcoming, kind, and attentive during my friend and I's dining experience. I'm looking forward to when I can come back and explore more of the other food items on the menu. Pro Tip: Say you want to order from their secret menu! You won't be disappointed

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    Jennifer N.

    back again and still loving the quality and portion sizes here at little sakana! Service here was quick as always with the sashimi portions very generous, always a bonus. I am a big fan of all the citrus sashimi but you can't go wrong with the classic sashimi. Their appetizers are also plenty with my favorite being the tempura! What I really appreciate about this place is how we are able to put in large order at a time and they bring out the food pretty fast!

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    Nicole S.

    This has to be one of my favorite sushi spots mainly because of their lemon sushi rolls!! They are AMAZING and have never seen any other place do it like them. It's definitely a lil pricy but it's worth every penny!! I also love their salmon skin options. The service is amazing and the environment is great

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    Ask the Community - Little Sakana

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    Hello! Are any of the spicy rolls gluten allergy friendly by chance? Or any other rolls OK for gluten allergy folks?

    Most sushi rolls are gluten free with just these ingredients sushi rice, most fish, vegetables, avocado, cucumber, and nori are naturally gluten free. Stay away from imitation crab and all the sauces. Use non gluten free soy sauce. So as long as you… Read more

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    Kizuki is now my top favorite ramen spot in the Greater Houston area. My boyfriend and I wanted to…read moretry a different ramen spot from our usual ones, so we decided to check out Kizuki in Katy. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the servers are friendly and helpful. We stopped by for an early dinner on a Saturday evening, so the restaurant wasn't yet busy when we got there but started to fill up as we ate. There are so many different ramen options and toppings to choose from. You can choose to get the low sodium option for all the ramen if you prefer, and they also have free unsalted ramen broth refill. They also have other dishes besides ramen, and you can also customize any existing dishes with other toppings as you'd like. I got the Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen with spinach and corn, and my boyfriend got the Spicy Ramen. Both broths were so rich and flavorful. They were both slightly salty, so we also got the clear broth refill which made them just right. The ramen had a perfect chew, and the toppings were flavorful and delicious. I usually don't like bamboo toppings in ramen because of the ammonia smell, but I tried some bamboo from the Spicy Ramen that my boyfriend got, and it had no strong bamboo smells at all. I was so impressed. I also ordered the Japanese curry with chicken kaarage to-go, and they were also really tasty. I will definitely be back to Kizuki for more in the future.

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    ambiance: 6/5!!!! absolutely gorgeous space. whoever designed this place needs a raise. this place…read moreis great for a casual lunch with friends or a celebration dinner. it feels upscale but not stuffy/pretentious. parking; 5/5. spacious strip mall parking, but i did go after the lunch rush so maybe it's harder to find parking when it's a bit busier. service: 5/5! our waitress was super sweet :) salmon avocado roll: 5/5!!! i have never had such fresh fish for such an affordable price. the salmon melted in my mouth. my only complaint is that the rice wasn't really seasoned but i don't even care because this was such a great deal lol. $8 gyudon (fatty beef over rice): 4/5. yes, i know it's in the name, but the beef was verrryyyyy fatty. like, half of the portion was beef and the other half was fat. came with lots of grilled onions. the flavor was there but i think this dish is just not for me. came with miso soup and salad. $16 chicken gyoza: 5/5!! SUPER fresh and delicious!!!!! $10 hamachi mama roll: 4/5. very yummy though the yuzu was a bit overpowering, and normally i LOVE citrus flavors. $15 chicken tonkatsu: 5/5, my friend loved it! came with miso soup, seaweed salad, rice, and veggies. overall: 4.9/5!!!!

    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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    Great spot for Japanese sandos (sandwiches)! Both hot and cold sandos are available here…read more Spicy Chicken Katsu Sando - Appreciated that they cut the sandwich in half for convenience. Plus triangle-cut sandwiches taste better lol. The sliced Chicken Katsu pieces were thick, juicy, and super crispy. Amazing bread too, light and spongy, with the crusts cut off. Nice additions inside - the savory sauce had just a hint of spice and the shredded cabbage was crunchy and fresh. Mango Cream Sando - the cream inside was light and airy, with subtle sweetness. Paired well with the sweet and fresh mango. Great dessert sandwich to finish off the meal. For drinks, they have a large assortment of coffee, tea, matcha, soda refresher, slush, and more. We got the Ube Cream Coffee, which was one of their popular drinks (had a star next to it on the menu). The coffee itself was super rich, like classic Vietnamese coffee. Interesting twist with the Ube Cream on top. Fluffy and cloud-like with nice Ube flavor. I'm glad they gave a lot (1/3 of cup), since it was yummy and made the drink more creamy. Love the book wall, it goes up to the ceiling with floating books too. The interior gives such cozy vibes, especially with the dark wood tables and shelves. Fast service - no wait to place my order and all my food was ready after checking out the decor. They have a small sando menu but they have mastered them well, so it's easy to pick from the short list. Lovely to grab a sandwich and coffee here to relax!

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    Atmosphere was an upscale casual feel to it. They have a sushi bar where you can sit or tables…read more They have their own omakase and tasting menu. The service was wonderful and everything came out quickly. I tried the oysters which were my least favorite out of everything I tried. The onions take away the flavor of the oysters. Then I tried the unagi sushi and that one was okay it tasted like some other sushi rolls I've had. It was good it just didn't stand out. Then I tried the brown sugar scallops which the scallops are a big size and in like a thick soup like cream. It reminded me of clam chowder. I don't know if I would order it again but it is worth a try. I tried the foie gras and this was torched and I loved the texture where it melted in my mouth. However, the flavors were a bit weird I guess they're going for a fruity flavor but it just doesn't work together especially the dried strawberry on top. I tried the tomato kanapaccio and that one was good for a vegetable. I thought that blended well with all of the flavors. Then my favorite was the hamachi kosho it's spicy from the Serrano peppers but that kick is just what I needed in a hamachi. My next favorite was the miso cod. The miso cod had some bones in it but the fish was so soft and practically fell off the bone. The Brussel sprouts were good as well. It didn't stand out but it just tasted like other places nothing special. I also tried the sashimi belly flight, bluefin flight, and salmon flight. You can get these in nigiri with but I believe you get fewer slices(3 or 2) The belly flight was my favorite. It had 3 different fishes and my favorite on that spread was the o toro. The quality of the fish were tasty it didn't really have any flavors on it so do not expect a flavored fish this is just sashimi.

    It's a new year, and my only resolution is to live well. I'll also never pass the chance to revisit…read morean old favorite, so when the invitation was offered, I accepted. The weather will do whatever it will, but the menu remains seasonal with old favorites like the diced shrimp tempura (an absolute must), and new favorites. The fact that I could've been eating the broccoli katsu this entire time is absurd, and that white chili aioli can and should go on everything, especially the shrimp tempura. Quality remains consistent across the board and freshness was tasted at first bite of every dish. Service was great! Water was refilled without having to glance around, and though I couldn't get a midori sour today, my modified torched Paloma had the exact level of sweetness I wanted. As obvious as the casual polish present is, Tobiuo is such an approachable, welcoming establishment. Staff is so friendly and accommodating, allergies are even asked upfront so the meal can be appropriately modified, and the 2 - 5 pm happy hour menu is nothing to scoff at.

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