This is a local sushi bar that does a great job. They have some interesting somewhat non traditional Japanese but flavorful and well done items. We enjoyed a scallop carpaccio as well as their hamachi carpaccio and both were delicate and delicious! Great job chef! Also basic easy stuff like edamame, agedashi tofu and miso soup and one of their rolls. I believe the roll was an orange blossom.... Nice flavors and fish. Maybe a little too cold but yummy!!! I could have kept on eating but my guest was satiated so we called it. I would go back for sure. read more

Small space, hard to get attention from staff for help, small pieces of sushi and thin tiny pieces of fish on for over priced sushi. The food did taste good but the negatives of whole experience doesn't make me want to go back. Better sushi in surrounding area to not need to go back. read more

Mamasan Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Cute little family owned place on Memorial between Wilcrest / Kirkwood. Not a lot of seating - quaint and cozy. HIGHLY recommend the calamari!! DELISH!! Shared a few rolls - asparagus roll and crab meat roll! And definitely try the Flaming Volcano...it comes to your table on fire! read more

Mamasan Sushi - Flaming Volcano Roll - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I always pass this place up so today I decided we would have lunch here. We were in the mood for sushi so we both chose off the lunch menu. We ordered 4 rolls: spicy yellow tell, crab meat, spicy tuna and spicy salmon roll. I got a side salad and my sister got the miso soup. Everything was super delicious and FRESH. The service was very kind and attentive. If you're ever driving down memorial and are craving Japanese I would definitely give this place a chance. read more

Mamasan Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Located on Memorial Drive just west of the beltway. It's in a small plaza and has adequate parking in front. The interior is decent sized and the staff are well staffed and very friendly. Their menu is a traditional Japanese spot with quite a bit of "fusion" rolls etc. kind of akin to the menu at Blue Fish etc. Our table ordered some takoyaki and seaweed salad to start; both were fine/good and as expected. We ordered some sashimi/ nigiri next; the best of the bunch was the scallop nigiri. They did not have any otoro or toro so we ordered some hamachi and salmon. The eel, and foie gras nigiri were a bit disappointing; the slice of eel was extremely thin and overcooked and not succulent at all. The foie was the same; definitely lacked flavor and seasoning compared to other spots that I've ordered it. The Uni was decent and we were told they were Japanese Uni. The rolls were not my favorite; the fusion rolls had a ton of brightly colored and overly sweet sauces and the main issue for me was all of the creme cheese inside everything. Overall, it's a decent neighborhood sushi spot that is very casual but lacks the finesse and seafood options of higher end spots. read more

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We've been driving by Mamasan on Memorial since it opened up, saying we need to check it out, and finally swung by for a late lunch the other day. Parking is a little wonky if it's peak lunch or dinner hours. FYI The interior is new build shiny. They have a very well stocked bar, with maybe half a dozen bar top seats, and then about a dozen tables/booths. Service was fast and friendly. They took our order, answered questions, and brought everything out as quickly as it was being made. The chef behind the counter was also really friendly and checked on us to make sure his sushi was meeting expectation. The menu is pretty big. They must have at least 30-40 rolls on offer alone, and if you're searching for something in particular, they should have it. (no chirashi bowl though) Besides rolls and nigiri, they also offer bento boxes, hibachi plates, noodle dishes, various rice dishes, soups, salads, and the trusty kids menu. We ordered a variety of nigiri, miso soup, edamame, and a couple rolls. Everything came out quickly, well portioned and tasted great. The rice wasn't perfect if you're a sushi rice snob, but better than most mid grade sushi spots out there. Long story short, Mamasan falls somewhere between a 3 star and 4 star sushi spot depending on your expectations. If you're looking for a formal date night type sushi meal (MF Sushi, Neo, Uchi, Hidden Omakase, Kata Robata, etc.), this will fall short of your expectations. If you're looking for a clean neighborhood sushi spot that has all the various rolls, nigiri, and hot dishes you're used to, you'll be happy. I'd say Mamasan is a solid neighborhood sushi spot if you're chasing a craving and don't want to mess with Westheimer or go somewhere super formal. read more

Mamasan Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sushi was surprisingly good. I am Japanese, so I know little about sushi. In Japan, sushi with a lot of rice and less fish is called countryside sushi, which is not very sophisticated. This place serves small, bite-sized sushi, which reminds me of eating sushi in Japan. read more

Welcome, Mamasan Sushi! I have been so excited about this place since I saw the construction starting. It's directly across the street from my neighborhood, so each day going to and coming from work, I had a watchful eye. This space has been a several things through the years. More recently, it was a custom home builder, then a boutique clothing store. From what I could tell online, this is a location move for Mamasan Sushi. This was confirmed on our visit for lunch yesterday. I heard the waitress telling the table near us. I went with my aunt, who is not a big sushi eater, so I wasn't as experimental as I would be with a group of sushi eaters. I love having at least one other person to share rolls with and try platters. Sushi eating is not just a meal, it is an eating experience. The restaurants is nicely themed and clean. I had the spicy tuna roll, egg rolls, and hot saki. The presentation was great. My aunt had the tempura vegetables. My food was terrific, and I saw other guest orders that looked fantastic! They have a full menu including noodles, and other items for people who may not like sushi in its true form. For those who do like sushi in full, they have sashimi and other items to satisfy the craving. Prices are good. For my portion, before tip, the total bill was only $27.06. Sushi can be a pricey meal, so I thought their prices were great! The bathrooms are very clean. I will definitely be back to try more. They have booth seating, regular table and chair options, plus, the sushi bar. I much prefer to sit at the bar top for my sushi dining, but again, I was with someone who is not versed in sushi dining. Our waitress was such a joy. She was pleasant, very helpful, and just a warm energy all around. Yesterday was day 5 this new location has been open. The waitress said they've had a great welcoming and get pretty busy. I was surprised it was as busy as it was when we went. The parking is a little small. They share the tiny 3-4 business strip location with 555 Bistro (also highly recommend), but the parking can get pretty full. Nonetheless, this is not a place to miss. This little gem is going to be a winner and I couldn't be more excited! read more

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Visited here with my husband and tried several nigiri and a sushi roll and was very happy with the quality and taste. The service was also wonderful, the staff were very kind and made sure we were taken care of. The atmosphere is really cute, it's a pretty small place but honestly I am so glad we stopped and gave them a try. Whoever cut the sushi for our nigiri knows what they are doing. The nigiri were perfectly cut, perfect temperature, on top of high quality rice and perfect sized. The soy sauce at the table was of good quality and didn't steal away the delicious flavor of the fish. You can tell that they really care about their food quality. If we are ever in the area again we will definitely be returning! read more

Cream cheese puffs are my favorite and this one was very good. The sweet heart roll was very good with unique flavors. The staff was very nice and attentive. read more

Mamasan Sushi - Cream Cheese Puffs - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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everything was very yummy and fresh here! we came on a friday around 9pm so it wasn't busy, but the space is a bit small so i'm sure it gets packed around dinnertime. i didn't use the bathroom but my boyfriend said it was super nice and clean. the salmon avocado and tuna avocado rolls ($8 each) were great. the crabmeat roll was very good, but i would recommend getting the pineapple sauce on the side. it was a bit overpowering. the orange blossom roll was delicious and i loved the burst of citrus flavor! the takoyaki was pretty good. our waiter was super nice and attentive at first, but when he was dropping off and picking up our check he didn't say a word to us. it was kind of weird. when we were leaving, however, the chefs and hostesses all made a point to say goodbye and thank us. three house rolls, one specialty roll, and one appetizer came out to $55 before tip. read more

12/10 Amazing experience here! We always pass by this place and finally decided to give it a try. Samira was AMAZING, she gave great recommendations and was very attentive. We ordered Cream Cheese Puffs, Stuffed Jalapeños, Cali Sunshine Roll, and Ocean Trout Nigiri (If you like Salmon you'll love this!). read more

Very good lunch. prices are reasonable. I had a bento and friend had two rolls. we will return. read more

I am so excited to see Mamasan back and making delicious, great quality sushi. She is such an amazing person who is always so carrying. The new location is very busy, but I have to give credit to the service, because they are very efficient and super friendly. As for the menu, there are plenty of options including dinner choices like teriyaki chicken that my daughter had. I had Orange Blossom roll, which I love because it has the perfect pairing of yellowtail, salmon and tuna topped with flavorful orange zest. read more

Mamasan Sushi - Orange blossom - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Decided to give this restaurant a try as it is in the neighborhood. This was our first time . Everything tasted great. Server was attentive. It is a smaller sized restaurant but not a problem for a Tuesday night. Favorite roll was the Astro roll. The Mexicali roll had too much sirachi sauce. Not pictured is the gyoza which were great. Will be back with the kids since they had a teriyaki menu and kids menu. read more

Mamasan Sushi - Astro roll, spicy yellowtail roll, mexi cali roll - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I used to patron their location off of H6 and Park Row (near the Mercedes dealership.) one day I noticed they were gone, BUT I found out they moved to a beautiful location on Memorial (near Wilcrest.) the owner is so friendly and makes you feel super welcome so it was great to see her. I just drove by and ordered to go but will be back to dine in soon. They have a full bar and comfortable seating. Very inviting atmosphere. The sushi is very fresh and menu has traditional items and also some unique rolls too. read more

Mamasan Sushi - Omg!!! The Orange Blossom Roll is sooooo good!! The Pink Lady Roll was very good too. - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Everything was super fresh and tasty. We had multiple apps, rolls, sashimi & dessert. Service was great! We will definitely be back!

All the food here is so fresh and amazing. Every time we eat here it seems to be amazing quality and always fresh. The service is always great as well. read more

Mamasan Sushi - The Butterfly Roll - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was going to give more stars based on the food but that was before they gave me the check in which my caterpillar roll was $2 more than what the menu said. I inquired about it and was told eel prices fluctuate and it was higher that day and that the person taking my order should have mentioned that. How ridiculous! No other place does that nor does this place mention it on their menu. Secondly I had requested some sriracha and was brought a very small dish of it. Charged for it and again nothing mentioned and again no other place I know does this. And the person who said the person taking my order should have mentioned the eel cost didn't mention the sriracha cost. This place needs to get it together. read more

Great sushi, great sushi, great sushi, great sushi that's in the neighborhood. Great sushi

Delicious sushi and fresh sashimi very good cocktails and service enjoyed will come back again

We always pass this new restaurant up and wanted to check it out. The place is super nice inside with a great ambiance. Customer service was great as well. The food was mediocre. Our plates looked so flavorful but when we tasted it, everything was so bland. AND my biggest complaint was my sashimi was cut extremely thin and narrow. I basically paid for very itty bitty pieces of fish. Place is kind of pricy so it's not worth it to me. The plates also can one by one, I prefer all my sushi coming at one time. read more

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The Hidden Gem! All I can say is Fabulous! Staff knows Menu and Stock at every seating. Only the freshest is served! If it's not on the menu, just ask - the staff and Chef Sam will come out and build it for you! Don't forget to introduce yourself to the owner, Mrs. Christy. For us legacy Houstonians, she' just like Rose Carrabba, Mama Ninfa, and Irma's. This is the next level. Quaint and Comfortable. read more

This was almost $70. Outrageous. Too expensive for what you get. Staff super nice and the place is cute. read more

Mamasan Sushi - I don't care what it tastes like but this was almost $70. Too expensive for me. The staff seemed super nice and the place is cute. - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Service, food atmosphere.. Best of all 3 The tuna app is so very good.. the crisp wonton chips are awesome. The dragon roll was so amazingly balanced.. sweet crisp fresh! So far nothing bad here .. try it you won't regret it! read more

WooooooW!!! This place is OUTSTANDING I got the flaming volcano roll, and it was absolutely delicious. The lady up front was as sweet as pie. I am in Houston for five days but I WILL BE BACK read more

Well... two days later we came back because 1) there were other things I wanted to try and 2) this is where we were when Astros won Game 5. Good food, good luck, and supporting a local business - why not? We ordered 4 things again, all different, and enjoyed everything. We even debated what we liked the most between both nights and it was hard to choose. Service top notch just like the first night - owner is attentive, nice, and makes some darn good sushi! Fried calamari 5+/5: You must be rolling your eyes, but this is not like your typical calamari rings. The fry is not breaded, more Japanese style, and is delicately crunchy. The cook of the calamari itself was perfect, but it was the taste of it all with the grilled onions that blew us away. It comes with a sweet chipotle like sauce, but the calamari was well seasoned on its own. Fair warning, there's some heat to this, but not so spicy that it's overwhelming. Dragon Eye 5/5: Another no-rice roll, just the way I like it. Pro tip - don't try to bite this in half or it'll all fall apart. Roll it around gently in the ponzu sauce and shove the whole thing in your mouth for a delicious mouthful. The shiso leaf is a great flavor note. Spicy Cilantro Roll 4/5: Not on the menu (yet) so we got to try something new. This roll has a bit of heat to it, but again not overwhelming. It was not my favorite of the night, but it was good. Inside is spicy scallop, outside seemed to be tuna and/or salmon? Since it wasn't on the menu, I forget what all was in it, but it was a decent amount of fish. Flaming Volcano 5/5: I enjoy fun presentations and this dish was on fire! Literally! Even better when it tastes good. Baked shrimp, crab, and scallop in some yummy sauce sitting abed small pieces of crab meat/avocado sushi. Salmon Nigiri 5/5: I noticed there was some citrus glaze on top - love that citrus brightness in the bight. I really have to give props to the owner for her awareness. A lot of places have TVs everywhere but just have random channels or sports games on. She knew we were there to watch the beginning of the Astros game and changed it to the game right as it started. Highly recommend Mamasan Sushi - as much as I don't want to fight a crowd, I want more people to know about this place so it can stay in business and I can selfishly have more yummy sushi. read more

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Great location in west Memorial. Excellent service and very fresh sushi, go early for easiest parking.

The food is so fresh and amazing. The owner and staff provide amazing service. Love the vibe of the bar!

Good food and atmosphere. I was just saying to some coworkers how happy I was that this restaurant survived the Pandemic when so many places struggled to stay open. I've been dining business lunches at Mamasan Sushi for several years. The food is very good, I love their Calimari and often eat the chirashi box. Service is always polite and the room is quiet enough that you can hold a conversation without having to speak over the noise. You can double the times that I've checked in here too because I often order delivery! read more

Mamasan Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Made reservations for dinner at Mamasan sushi. It was good, but less is more. Spider handroll and spider roll (not picture here) had way too much eel sauce. The spicy salmon handroll had too much panko flakes. My favorite items was the scallop crudo + the creamy spicy scallop nigiris. read more

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Seriously delicious (and artistic) sushi at Mamasan! The Flaming Volcano Roll was delicious (and I think is one of their unique creations). A very solid sake selection, too. The place is super clean and the staff is friendly and attentive--including the owners. Highly recommended and I look forward to eating their others dishes from their vast menu. read more

The calamari was terrible, did not have a fried feel to it. Sushi was ok, nothing blew my mind about it. The service was not the best, we waited a while to get waters but where it went really south was that we ordered a total of 3 house wines, then when the check came out they said they had ran out of house wine and served us another wine and wanted to charge us the price for the other one. Then after we disputed she said she could take 20% off... from the drinks lol overall pick your poison. I'd drive an extra 5-10 minutes and go to Ra Sushi or maybe even Katy china town. read more

Overall just a great experience. Very friendly staff, great ambiance, and the food was delicious and well priced. Some very creative rolls, including one with orange zest. Highly recommend it! read more

Loved everything: so authentic, especially the special sashimi plate. Even the bathroom was so clean, which is a huge plus especially for Asian cuisine. A bit on the expensive side, but the presentation and service made up for it. read more

Food was adequate but nothing to rave for. The service however lacks. High school students left on their own accord though meaning well doesn't translate. For a small space little thought was put into the atmosphere and with minimal effort could be so much more. read more

We were pretty disappointed in this restaurant. The location is convenient. Small space inside, but restaurant seemed full so initially we thought that was promising. We ordered 3 basic sushi rolls, then waited a full 45 minutes for our food. At 30 minutes, the waitress informed us that our food will be out "shortly", with no apologies or explanation for the wait. We then waited another 15 minutes. We almost left the restaurant before our food arrived. The kitchen seemed well staffed with multiple chefs making sushi, so I really don't understand why it took so long. The sushi itself was mediocre at best. Nothing special, and pretty small portions. We were disappointed that the restaurant did not even attempt to comp us for the wait (small free appetizer while waiting would've been nice?), or at the very least offer an apology. Very lacking in customer service. read more

No soy sauce needed! Wow is all I can say, freshness of ingredients and balance of flavor in one bite. I don't know about anyone else, but I usually dip my sushi in soy sauce for added flavor, not here (to be fair, I did have to on the dragon eye roll, but that would be a great summer time order). Couple that with the Suntory Whiskey and great service and you have yourself a repeat customer! See y'all this weekend!!!!! read more

Yummy!! We went for the first time and dang was it good!! Food was amazing, service was good (we had to ask for drink refills) and its decor is super cute! It's a small place so I don't recommend for parties over 6. Wish they had gone larger on the space but we are grateful they came to the energy corridor!! We are happy you are here!! read more

It was ok for a neighborhood sushi place. Nothing out of the ordinary. Nice service and limited parking read more

Mamasan Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas