This is my parent's favorite Japanese restaurant, and we've been coming here for years! The sashimi is always incredibly fresh and rich. We especially love the fried rice and yellowtail collar, which we order every time without fail. The atmosphere is cozy, and the service is consistently friendly and welcoming. read more

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It just keeps getting better. The more I eat at other sushi restaurants, the more I realize how much value Mori Ichi offers. The service, even when ordering take out like I did during my most recent visit, is great. The servers are friendly and even encourage you to take a seat and offer a drink if the food isn't quite ready when you arrive. We ordered over the phone and received our food 15-20 minutes after making the phone call on a Monday evening. The fish is consistently fresh and the portions are generous. I always order the Sushi Combo B because it has a bit of everything I like--generous, fresh, well formed nigiri, spider roll (my favorite), california roll, and miso soup. The chef's choice nigiri always seems to have salmon, tuna, and yellowtail but the other four pieces rotate and vary slightly. When we arrived it wasn't busy, but then again it was 6pm on a Monday. The restaurant itself is kept quite clean and it's a tad quiet with no music playing. I'm a regular here and I don't plan on frequenting any other sushi restaurant until I find something that can offer the same quality and quantity at a similar or better price. read more

Mori Ichi is such a lowkey gem in sugar land. It's a very cozy restaurant tucked into the same plaza as keepers, but I would much prefer Mori Ichi any day. I recently went and ordered a sunday afternoon lunch special (they do lunch specials on weekends isnt that crazy!). My plate came with 1 spider roll, 3 salmon nigiris, and 3 tuna nigiris for only $13!! It was a crazy steal for fresh tuna, insanely good salmon, and a really crunchy and flavorful spider roll. I enjoyed my meal so much that I actually went back a few days later because I was craving the salmon so much. This time, we went for dinner, so we got a roll combo and a sushi bridge. Both were so fresh and featured a wide variety of nigiris. We could have stopped our meal here, but we ran into some friends at the restaurant who recommended the scallop handoll and the shrimp fried rice, so of course we had to order it. So happy I listened! I have found my new go-to handroll in the scallop. I really appreciate how they fill their handolls all the way to the bottom, so that you get fresh fish with every bite. The fried rice was also surprisingly delicious with great umami flavor. The portion was BIG. The servers here are so nice. They really tend to each table and treat you like family. read more

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Well, apparently, this is possibly a Taiwanese-owned sushi place because most of the waitresses spoken Mandarin with a Taiwanese accent. Ambience: It's a little noisy and crowded. Lighting is bright. I'm a little neutral to it when I was there. Service: Typical Chinese restaurant service, efficient, fast and utilitarian in every aspect. Feel pampered, no; feel like you're served out of duty, yes. Food: I had a Bento box. Quantity is certainly there, I felt I've eaten a little too much, I should have bagged the leftovers. The 4 pieces of sushi were OK, nothing outstanding. The rest of the Bento were OK, no particular attractive flavor stood out that will have made this place compelling. I guess I have eaten better Bentos in WA state. Summary: It's an average sushi restaurant. Would I come back? Yes, may be, neutral. read more

Came back for seconds, and it just doesn't disappoint. I tried the Mori bridge this time and the lunch combo H again, and the quality is unchanged. The fish cuts are all so thick and fresh and the nigiri's are the same and consistent. I tried the scallop hand roll this time and it was fresh and the seaweed is crispy. I hate when a hand roll is soggy and the seaweed turns soggy but the quality and fish flavor is just so good for the price tag. read more

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Always great service and great value. My son loves the bento box which is easy to eat on the run, similar price as fast food, and way healthier. read more

Order a tuna roll, spider roll, yellowtail roll, eel roll, and fried vegetable tempura. Plenty of seating and quick service. Fish is pretty fresh. Good family restaurant and plenty of parking. read more

Mori Ichi - Yellowtail roll (top), eel roll (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

One of our favorite restaurants in Missouri City! The atmosphere is that of family dining with a friendly, attentive staff and some of the freshest sushi and tastiest warm dishes we ever had at a Japanese bistro. The place is usually crowded and yet they always seat us quickly and serve us well. If I could give this 10 stars - I would. It's a fantastic secret that is a FAR better value than the more popular Sushi chain just down the block... authentic, delicious, extremely well priced, and not to be missed! Try the bento box and taste it all! read more

This mom and pop restaurant is my go to place for Japanese comfort food. They are busy on weekends but still very attentive to every customer's needs. The setting is casual, and food is always good! read more

Cozy local Japanese cafe with good selections on the menu. Go during lunch or early evening for specials. The food is reliable and consistent - I know that what I order will be delicious and hot each time. read more

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Super good but small Japanese restaurant one of two in this shopping center. We waited 5 minutes instead of an Hour for the other restaurant. Great large menu, and excellent service. we may not ever go back to the other place again. They only have 13 tables of various sizes, mostly booths so I don't know if they reserve, we just go a bit earlier or later on the weekends to avoid prime time. read more

Mori Ichi - Sushi bar - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Very good service and surprisingly perfect food. The place was a bit run down but very intimate inside. We will certainly go back if we are in that part of town. A very unexpected food experience. We needed a place to eat in a part of town we don't usually go to. We were surprised how fantastic and fresh everything was. We have some sushi, soup, gyoza and edamame. It was all great. Service was excellent and attentive. The atmosphere was quiet and intimate, just felt a bit run down. read more

Mori Ichi - Very nice staff. - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Really fresh and high quality sashimi! I went twice in one day because it was so good. Their first time I got their lunch special. I would definitely recommend this because it's really worth it. I had 7 pieces of nigiri and a hand roll for $12. For dinner we had the sushi bridge, caterpillar roll, veggie tempura, seafood udon, sashimi combo, spider hand and salmon skin roll. I really liked the salmon skin roll and thought that the nigiri was super fresh. I would definitely come here again! read more

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I've been coming here with my parents for over 10 years now. It's definitely our #1 favorite place to eat in Houston as the food is always consistently delicious! Highly recommend the love boat, crunch roll, & miso soup. The sashimi is always really fresh! All of the dragon rolls are also very yummy. Definitely try them all! The server was also very sweet & she made sure that our cups were full of green tea. I also like the cozy booths and the beautiful decorations. I love this place & I have so many great memories here :) read more

Mori Ichi - Look at this beautiful Love Boat :o - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Always the best neighborhood family Japanese Sushi restaurant. Reasonably priced. Sushi rolls are fresh and they do not drown it in Sushi rice. The waitstaff are so nice and attentive. We love em. Sushi chefs are awesome. Fast too. read more

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I have been coming to this place for years, and never been disappointed. A couple of nights ago I ordered their seafood udon. Besides the udon (always good) and the broth (ditto) the rest (the so called seafood) was disappointing: one piece of rubbery imitation something, one grossly overcooked shrimp, one tasteless squid and piece of chewey something). Definitely I do not recommend this dish. The bento box was good, as always. read more

Greatly enjoyed all their delicious sushi and foreign beer choices. Super affordable too!!

The restaurant is small and clean. Food was pretty decent for the price. They have lunch menu which is good value. Service was good and fast. Chirashi don was a small bowl. The katsu don was a good size. Lotsa meat and rice. read more

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First heard about this place on Mori Povich. If cheap sushi is what you want, this place is a pretty good destination which is both affordable and tasty. It's not the best or cheapest Sushi, but it's far from the expensive crap that you get in the trendy areas. So I definitely recommend it, and both of us enjoyed it. read more

Mori Ichi - I prefer less sushi - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

So first off, I think the food is great. This has nothing to with the food. For some reason, the older waitress lady tends to go crazy and DEMAND a tip and goes more crazy if its not "enough". But that doesn't give her the right to throw receipts back at me or to rudely give my change back. Unfortunately, thats enough for me to never go back here. Worst service EVER!! read more

Mori Ichi is my go to spot for sushi in Sugar Land. Cheap high quality rolls. Service is always done with a smile read more

Mori Ichi - Volcano roll - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Amazing food and genuine care and service from the restaurant owners. Will definitely come back.

I just discovered this little sushi place a few weeks ago and came back to eat again today. So happy to have found this place. Very delicious. Prices are great compared to other sushi places nearby. Especially when you consider the quality here it's my new favorite place! read more

Mori Ichi - Seaweed salad, green tea and miso soup. - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

First time here and the sushi is amazing. Fresh, beautiful, tasty! I will definitely be coming back here to try more dishes. Highly recommend if in the Sugarland area! read more

Mori Ichi had been around for a long, long time. I am actually really surprised I haven't reviewed them yet! I love this sushi spot and have never had a bad meal from here. The fish is very fresh and always so delicious. The sushi chefs are willing to work with you if you have specific dietary restrictions, so don't be afraid to ask! My current go-to here is Sushi Combo C. I'm not sure how they prepare their sushi rice, but it is soooo good. Love this place and will return over & over again! read more

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Good food, great service. Very consistent. Many choices in their menu. The bento box is a great choice.

The better: fresh, great value, large (maybe too large) pieces of sashimi and rolls, good agedashi tofu, gindara The lesser: can get very crowded, service is spotty... maybe what you'd expect Observations: huge shared parking lot. I would probably come here fairly often if I lived in SL. It's just the the right place for a sushi fix when you don't want anything fancy. read more

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Even in quarantine, I must have my sushi! It's been a while since I had sushi, and it's probably gonna be a while I will head out here to get sushi again, so I decided to get the deluxe chirashi this time to fulfill my cravings. I got the regular salmon, the tuna, the fatty toro, the escolar, and the sweet shrimp. I think overall, it was good, but I liked my regular chirashi more. I will probably go back to that the next time I visit. Customer service was nice. We have to go inside and pay. read more

Solid sushi place in Sugar Land. I only give 5 stars to places I would absolutely come back to again and that I would recommend to others. Check it out! read more

Small place of 13 tables. Fresh and fast, with tons of options for everyone's taste buds... the woman who took our order was fluent in English and even laughed with us. I always love when they communicate well. My next review will explain why. Mori Ichi has such fresh fish! Def will be back! I loved the Hawaii Aroha (not sure if that was a menu typo but that's how they spelled it) Came for the Hot sake left with a full belly! read more

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We stopped by for dinner this week. The service was really friendly and fast. Several other guests were there; so, it's pretty popular. We ordered the shrimp tempura bento and teriyaki chicken. The shrimp bento was really good. It tasted really authentic. The chicken teriyaki was battered, which was different. The sauce wasn't thick or particularly flavorful. The rice portions were skimpy, but you could get refills. If the chicken was better, definitely would have given the review 4 or 5 stars. read more

Mori Ichi - Shrimp tempura bento - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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SO Good. We were craving some Sushi and were about to pull into Keepers at the other end of the strip center, but decided to try this out. Starting with the ambiance, this place feels so much more comfortable than keepers. Its small, intimate, and very traditional feeling. The much is quite large, with a large selection or rolls, nigiri, bento boxes, and so much more. We tried the Super Red Dragon, and the crouching tiger. Listen people, the crouching tiger was the most delicious roll of sushi I have ever tried. It was absolutely phenomenal. I am not sure if it was the black pepper, sesame oil, or just fresh ingredients, but it was so damn good. There is no doubt in mind, that this will be our new go to spot for a couple rolls, or even a full Japanese dinner. read more

Wow, I felt like I was sitting in Tokyo having fresh Sashimi. The service is excellent and authentic. The flavors are awesome. Enjoy! read more

Mori Ichi - The Bridge - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

This place is pretty small compared to some other Japanese restaurants but the food is fresh, service is decent, and price is relatively inexpensive. I can attest to the sushi and sashimi being properly cut and molded, as the nigiri pieces don't fall apart when held up by chopsticks or when dipped in soy sauce. The rice bowls and bento boxes are a good portion to feed a small army (1 hungry person or 2). I am liking the tempura, salmon, and katsu...although the pork cutlet can be pounded more tender and juicier. The breading for the katsu is fine, and fried to a medium golden yellow. Dinner for one just under $14 for all the food you get isn't bad. Let's hope Mori keeps up the good work and continues to impress. read more

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Mori Ichi may not be as sexy or trendy as Keeper's Japanese Restaurant on the other end of the same shopping center, but it's got solid Japanese food & sushi for a reasonable price. Keeper's in comparison is a bit more expensive. * The sushi is fresh. * The ishikari (salmon noodle soup w/veggies & tofu) is really delicious and great when you're craving soup. * The hamachi kama (grilled mackerel) is tasty and affordable as well. * The salmon teriyaki was cooked perfectly (not overcooked) * The wife always gets the Black Dragon roll, which is good. * Chicken tempura! I've never seen that offered at any other Japanese restaurant aside from here. The portion is pretty large, enough to share if you so choose. Their lunch specials are a good deal! Service can be a little slow at times, so don't come here if you're in a rush. There are usually 1-2 waiters rushing around taking care of everybody. read more

Mori Ichi - Mori Bridge (top) Black Dragon Roll (bottom) - Japanese Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

My husband and I always prefer to go to Mori Ichi, love their sushi and the staff knows us and they have fast and great service

I went a week ago and the most horrible customer service experience happened to me. I've been going there since I was a kid but what happened a week ago made me never want to go again. Me and my sister split our bill, so I was paying for half of the entire bill. I tipped 15% of my tab whereas my little sister (she's 13) didn't, I believe she forgot but I didn't notice until later. Anyways, the server picked up my receipt with the tip, laughed at me and pointed at the tip saying it was "too less". And then handed it to her coworker in front of me where the coworker said "no you have to tip 15%" and gave me back my split tab. And they proceeded to make me change my $5 to $10. I've always tipped coming here and it was just an awful and rude experience. If I knew my sister didn't tip, I would have gladly but the way they laughed and physically made me change it was awful. I know I should have spoken up for myself but I'm an incredibly anxious person and that should have never happened in the first place. Never going back again. I did love the food though! 10/10 read more

My husband loves this place! In Sugarland, this place is one of the better ones for sushi, but not the noodle dishes. Food: The sushi is fresh! I love the hand rolls, especially the spicy salmon and spicy tuna! I've ordered their combo A and B in the past. The combos are good options for the specialty rolls. Favorite sushi rolls - spicy salmon, spicy tuna, scallop roll, rainbow. The bento boxes during lunch time are extremely filling and you get a good variety as well. It comes with tempura, california roll, rice, salad, soup, and your main dish. I'm a huge fan of udon, so I tried their nabeyaki udon. I was not impressed. It was the first and last time I'll ever have that here. It was not authentic and lacking in flavor. For some reason, there were carrots and broccoli in the noodle soup....quite unusual! What they lack in the noodle dishes, they make up for in their sushi dishes. Price: Excellent price on sushi. The price is better than Keeper's, which is down the block. Customer service: The staff are friendly but they seem rather rushed at times. Tips: Expect a 15 minute wait if you come on a Friday night or weekend during dinner...they get quite busy OVERALL: Yes to the sushi & Bento boxes, BUT no to the udon soups. read more

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You know those sushi spots you go to when you're craving quick, affordable, no-frills japanese food where everyone greets you nicely? You know what i'm talking about, the ones that serve up the bento boxes with katsu, california rolls, and nigiri! They give you healthy servings of fish, have a wide variety on their menu, and are super attentive/friendly. Worth checking out if you're in a hurry looking for solid sushi at even better prices! read more

Mori has been my go-to place for sushi and Japanese food in the Sugar Land area for years. My order varies depending on what I'm craving but I never leave without ordering the Shrimp fried rice. There's something about it that I can't live without. It's still just as good after reheating leftovers the next day (preferably over the stove instead of in the microwave- trust me). My parents love the Chicken Katsu and Salmon Teriyaki bento boxes since they're worth the price you pay (comes with a small salad and miso soup. My favorite rolls throughout the years: - Lucky Maki: If you're not sure what to get and like an elevated version of a spider roll, this is definitely worth the try! - Volcano Roll: Makes me feel warm and satisfied after eating it! Has cream cheese and a kick of spiciness if you like that in your sushi. - Can't go wrong with an Eel hand roll :) If we're feeling extra fancy (pre-covid), sometimes we like to get the Hamachi Kama (highly recommend for fish lovers!!) or the Yaki Udon (stir fry udon and usually a favorite amongst kiddos). read more