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Nobu Houston

3.5 (557 reviews)
Ultra High-EndSushi Bars, Japanese, Asian Fusion
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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Mochi Ice Cream
Ashton E.

Nobu is good for the price. We went for houston restaurant weeks and it's okay. Not my favorite sushi in Houston but I enjoyed the meal.

Chicken Teriyaki
Keith W.

I was at a meeting and we had a group dinner. Yellow tail with Jalapeño. The shashimi salad with Tatatki was good. An interesting combo. We had a plate of assorted sushi rolls. The rock tempura creamy spicy sauce was very good. Reminded me of creamy sweet potatoes. The grilled chicken teriyaki was very good. I would have liked to have had the soy sauce and wasabi earlier. Over all service was decent. I would give it a 3.5

Slow Roasted Short Rib
Jacquelyn C.

Came in on a Tuesday for HRW and it was an alright experience. The HRW menu was not bad, but service was a tad slow and inattentive. For my first course I ordered the tuna sashimi salad which was pretty filling and quite refreshing. For my second course I ordered the black cod butter lettuce. The cod was nice and tender, but a bit too sweet for my taste. My friends ordered the white fish tempura which I thought was better--more suited to my palate. It did take quite awhile for the white fish tempura to come out and they ended up serving the third course around the same time they received their tempura. As for the third course I ordered the short rib which was very tender and flavorful.

Black Cod Miso
Maddie W.

Nobu Houston is a great spot for a special occasion. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the ambiance felt upscale without being stuffy. The staff was also very knowledgeable about the menu. Portions are definitely small for the price, but that's expected with this type of dining experience. Service was a little slow at times, and parking/valet was a nightmare and actually made us late for our reservation.

Nigiri (they put wasabi in it) didn't know that was traditional
Allyson S.

I wasn't overly impressed with it! The vibe is super nice in there, and you are not too close to any other table. You can see the chefs in the kitchen, which is neat and every time they seat a new table they servers and chefs something in Japanese, that means welcome! So that is pretty neat. Dress code - I don't believe there was any because men in my party had shorts and sneakers on and also saw people in T-shirts/joggers. Everyone was super pleasant that we met there. We loved our server. For the food, it was good, but not great and I do believe the food is slightly overpriced. My boyfriend had someone else's hair in his rice! Everything was super fresh and I don't mind paying a premium for that, but this was overly premium in my opinion. I got nigiri, Wagyu tacos, crispy tuna rice, and the cappuccino dessert. The other people in the party got the tasting menus. My best bites were the spicy crispy tuna rice, and wagyu tacos. Wagyu tacos were just ridiculously priced though $42 for two small shells however they were bursting with flavor so I did appreciate that! But $42 is highway robbery. Best bite for dessert was the cappuccino (some sort of miso ice cream with cappuccino foam) or something like that. And then mochi. I have had a lot of mochi in my life, and this was the best piece of mochi that I've ever had! Super fresh. I would come back here if I had a group coming here, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come again!

Frances S.

The food at Nobu taste so amazing! The service is great, the food presentation is nice, the food is cooked at a great temperature. I love the dimmed dark vibes when dining. They have a great selection of food and drinks to choose from. Martin and I always enjoy coming here.

Nancy N.

This is a late review as we visited last year on Valentine's day. Came to Nobu to experience their omakase, which didn't feel like an omakase at all. You're seated at a table where you do not see the chefs prepare your courses. The food was good but not amazing, I would've been content eating at another sushi place for a way cheaper price. I also don't think the price matches on the amount of food you get for the omakase (and taste). The atmosphere is nice but that's about it. I've been to a few other omakase in Houston and rather spend my money there than here. Haven't been back since.

Shrimp  risotto
Tony H.

For the price of this Sunday brunch, I expected much more. The food that was available was good, but the overall selection felt limited, especially the sushi, which barely had any variety. The biggest disappointment was that the experience did not match the cost. On top of that, there were portable A/C units running inside the restaurant and way too many flying bugs around the dining area, which made the atmosphere feel uncomfortable and poorly maintained. A brunch at this price point should offer better assortment, better ambiance, and much more attention. And service was basic.

Tasha F.

I had another amazing buffet experience at Nobu. The Sunday brunch had a variety of fresh sushi, along with salmon, steak, waffles, desserts; there was so much to choose from, and everything I tried was delicious. The mimosas were great, and the vibe was nice due to the DJ playing good songs. We were seated right away, and parking was easy with no issues in the lot. The location is super convenient, right near the Galleria Mall entrance, so it's perfect if you want to do some shopping before or after brunch. The waitstaff was courteous and very attentive. Just a heads-up, be prepared to spend a good amount on this brunch. It's definitely on the higher end. That said, the quality, service, and overall experience was exceptional.

Jemyra I.

It was a cool spot just to say you've been. My favorite dish was the miso cod. It was definitely the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere is cute and the drinks were decent. That said, the portions were on the smaller side and we were still hungry afterward.

Yellowtail Belly
Amy T.

Atmosphere awesome. Service perfect. Food - Huge letdown. When the best food is the edamame we have issues. The spicy cucumber salad was great also a 8.8/10. Spicy edamame was 9/10. Next we had the yellowtail belly nigiri. Served at room temperature and had not one bit of flavor. Tasted literally nothing. Two rolls were ordered and the salmon was bland. Rock shrimp tempura ordered. Had some flavor. Crust was good. Sauce all in bottom on lettuce. So it definitely was not the meal that we were dreaming of having at Nobu.

Toro Carpaccio Truffle
Zen M.

Went to Nobu Houston for my birthday and had a great time overall. The ambience is really nice, definitely more casual and relaxed compared to Nobu Malibu, which I actually enjoyed. The sushi is fresh and the quality is there, so the pricing feels justified. That said, if I'm being totally honest, I still think the LA location has better-tasting food. But this one is still very good in its own way. My favorite dish was the miso cod (always a win), and my husband really enjoyed his food as well. Overall, a great spot for a special occasion in Houston.

Salmon cut roll
Alyssa C.

Tried their happy hour on a Saturday (love that happy hour is 7 days a week). -- only available in the bar / lounge area At 5:30 pm on a Saturday, there was no wait (quick to be seated) Food: Cut roll - 3/5 decent, nothing special but pretty good price for Nobu Miso cod - 4/5 great flavor, a bit tough to eat with the lettuce but a little pricey (we ordered 2 orders -- each only comes with two pieces) Shshito peppers - 4.5/5 great flavor and deal ($9 on hh) Hamachi crudo - 4/5 very solid and fresh (not fishy at all!) Crispy rice - 4/5 would've been a perfect 5 if the ratio was a bit different (there was not quite enough tuna). Additionally, the sauce was more of a honey sesame than the expected eel sauce (different but not quite as good) Overall, would return for happy hour (seems like a great date spot for happy hour). Around 7 or so, it seems to get a bit more crowded on the weekends. To avoid the valet, parking is close in the Saks lot / structure (purple).

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Where's the best place to park?

They have valet. I think that is the safest bet.

Do i need to make reservations?

You might want to especially on weekends. Makes your life easier because they get booked up fast.

What's the difference between the Seasonal omakase ($85) and the Signature omakase ($125)? Is it more food? Or is it the same amount of food just "higher quality"?

Can I wear jeans with a nice top?

Absolutely! All Nobu restaurants are casual chic.

Any vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes? Looking for a place to celebrate a birthday

If your party is restricted to vegetarian or even vegan option then I do not recommend this place at all - it's a Sushi place and this indicates that their prime offering is fish and seafood. They have options but the offering is slim.

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Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori

Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori

4.5(400 reviews)
6.4 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Speaks Spanish

Part of the duckstache hospitality group (which I can't not support because I love Handies duozo…read moreand you can find me at Handies every week) The nigiri and the chicken fat rice was great, just how I expected. However the maki here is pretty average, not what I expected of this group. Very casual location in a little food hall like area. Next to a fried chicken place and a pho place. Horrible parking nearby tbh since it's downtown Overall considering the experience, the food, the location, the parking, the price, I likely won't return

Used to love this place, my downtown staple for sushi. I can't recommend this place less…read more On their website and on Google it says they close at nine, understanding this and knowing I would have to order and eat fast, I showed up at 8:30 for a quick dinner downtown. Upon arrival, I was told that I could not sit at the sushi bar and eat. If I wanted to order I had to go sit in the common area of this dining hall. After this discussion, I said fine and asked for a menu. They then told me I had to get up and order at the register and view the menu glued to the counter. They took the order of a couple who sat down maybe 2 minutes before me in front of me. I will never come back to this place. They seem to be the last man standing in this dining hall, and with this kind of customer service, they won't last much longer. It's a shame because I love the food and I am a regular at handies and aiko as well. Won't be back to any of them.

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Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori - Front stall pic

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Wagyu toast

Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori - Wagyu Toast

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Aiko - Mochi Dessert

Aiko

4.5(358 reviews)
5.6 mi•Sixth Ward
Locally owned & operated
Free parking

Went to Aiko for dinner during Restaurant Week, and this was easily one of the best meals I've ever…read morehad. For $55, you get four courses, with the option to add dessert for another $10. The vibe was moody and lightly lit, and the restaurant was busy with people celebrating. I ordered the sunomono, maguro crudo, salmon and king crab hand roll, and signature nigiri. The hand rolls were probably the best thing I've ever had, I even ordered an additional spicy tuna hand roll because I wasn't ready for them to be over. My sister even ordered another flight of nigiri because it was so phenomenal. To finish, I ordered the ube sponge cake, which was the perfect little treat to end the night. Seriously, I'll be dreaming about this meal. If I'm back in Houston, I'll definitely be coming back!

Finally got a chance to try Aiko! They also offered $25 HRW 3-meal course w/ $6 add-on for a small…read moredessert bite for lunch. Service was excellent. Love the decor; super chic. There were lots of rubber ducks scattered everywhere lol. Ordered a carajillo and the drink tasted GREAT! On the other hand... I sipped from each of my friends' ube espresso martini (did not taste the same between both drinks, bartender might have poured too much alcohol; couldn't appreciate any ube flavor). Not a fan of that drink (2.5 stars or less). HRW order - 1st: sunomono (cucumber) - 2nd: hotate crudo (delicious scallops!!) - 3rd: spicy tuna & sake handrolls - dessert add-on: matcha mochi (ok, can skip this) Other foods ordered: - karaage: chicken was well made, lots of flavor - sashimi (3pc): saketoro, madai, & hotate - unagi nigiri: eel was really good - spicy scallop handroll Even if you don't need to use the restroom, you should still check out the bathroom. The walkway was a pretty bamboo forest haha. Aside from the ube espresso martini, everything else was delicious and good! I recommend Aiko and would dine here again.

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Aiko - Cucumber tomato salad

Cucumber tomato salad

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Himari

Himari

4.3(128 reviews)
5.9 mi•Oak Forest/Garden Oaks
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GENERALIZED REVIEW:…read more Came here with a friend from theatre after a full run--he had this place recommended to him by another theatre friend, so we're just passing on the word. The plaza was a bit confusing to navigate, and I'm pretty sure if the place weren't full of Asian parents and their kids, it would've felt like the shadiest place ever because you have to enter from the back. Otherwise, the plaza had a lot of great-looking stores overall. My first go-to: I've loved drinking Kirin Light ever since I discovered it in Chicago. The flavor is literally so light, with a slight acidity that brightens up my meal. The sake here was frankly also delicious. I didn't order it, but my friend did, and they had it warmed. The flavor was soothing and subtle, almost like tea. It was exceptionally easy to drink, and the ocean-themed ceramicware was a beautiful touch. We ordered two rolls: the Shaggy Dog and the Truffalufagus (a fun tongue-twister). I personally chose the Truffalufagus (which is not fun to spell) because it seemed like the most unique dish on the menu, and I enjoyed it very much. What I liked most about it was that it was subtle yet impactful. I also loved the textures--from the internal crunch paired with the fresh jalapeño to the softness of the fish. I'm glad I gave this roll a shot, and I would be excited to try it again anytime. The Shaggy Dog was great, but it appealed less to my flavor profile. It was a little too rich and creamy for me. I recommended this place to my BF as a potential future date spot--I personally think he would like it... if he weren't the type to enjoy AYCE sushi so much. If they had more unique rolls, I would definitely come back just for those. I was tempted to order the Surf and Turf for this round, but I didn't want to seem like a glutton, hahaha.

Visited Himari for HRW. Fantastic Food and impeccable service. Joanna, their general manager, was…read moreexceptional checking on us and making everything exceeded our expectations which it definitely did. Mabuhay Joanna! Looking forward to bring our other family members to try out Himari!

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Koi - Tuns tower $21

Koi

4.5(289 reviews)
4.9 mi•Midtown, Montrose, Fourth Ward
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Amazing all around! Decor was refined and modern throughout the entire dining floor…read more Fish were all super fresh and delicious! Also had to highlight their house made soy sauce which was extremely umami, very unique and sets this place slightly apart from the many other sushi joints in its range Truffle crab chawanmushi was certainly a top highlight for me as well - rich truffle oil with the perfectly light steamed egg and sweet crab chunks, just an incredible dish and I could have easily eaten several of these The uni was also extremely fresh and buttery and was nice even for someone who doesn't usually like uni In the same class and range as places like Kata Robata and I would say it's a strong rival! Would come back again!

Started off with Toro Amaebi Tartar which was interesting the taro chips mixed with everything…read moretasted light and creamy with everything mixed together. The Chawanmushi was decent but it was a little different than I expected. It had a little bit more liquid at the top of the egg custard. The flavor was fine nothing overpowered and it was soft and had that gelatin mush to it. The carbonara udon pasta was creamy and tasted exactly how I imagined it would which was smooth and creamy with a little crispiness from the pieces of bacon. Just make sure you mix the egg into the pasta to give it that rich creaminess. The only dish I would say that was underwhelming was the crispy rice. I guess my expectation would be a little less rice and a balance of the crispy rice around it. It reminded me more so of a thick fried outer crust. However, I did like the fish and meat they used on top of the crispy rice. They all had their own flavors. The Handroll tasting is probably the most interesting dish I ordered. It seemed to have a good portion of fish and they try to keep the seaweed nice and crispy by leaving the plastic film over the seaweed. The flavors of the Handrolls were subtle. They did make a nice presentation. The salmon flight was pretty good you definitely could tell from the different cuts and fattiness of the salmon. My favorite was the aburi cheese the scorched cream cheese gave the salmon a melted coating of cheese and made it silky and smooth. The nigiri platter was almost like a flight of nigiri. In the order I ate them they got progressively better. My favorite was the scallop and tuna. The only roll I tried was the royal chutoro. The portion was a good ratio of rice to fish and the tobiko gave it a slight crunch. as service and parking. The parking costs $10 and it's only Valet. If you decide to park on the curb somewhere you will get a parking ticket (I saw a guy placing tickets on cars). The atmosphere was upscale and you can tell they try to emulate Japan with the decor(zen inspired). Overall, the fish was tasted fresh and the vibes were there. However, I do think everything was a bit overpriced compared to competitors.

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Aburi roll, el Diablo roll

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Crispy rice

Koi - Yuzu Mojito

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Katami - Osaka Decadent roll

Katami

4.6(331 reviews)
4.4 mi•Montrose
•$$$

Our favorite place for upscale sushi/Japanese food in Houston!…read morefood is amazing and their atmosphere makes you feel like you are in New York at a fine dining establishment. So far every dish that we've tried has been amazing, we cannot wait to come back and try all the other things on the menu. kudos for having an extensive menu & executing each dish. Perfection. & just wanted to give a shout out to Ben for always taking such good care of us whenever we visit. Thanks for making our experience that much better!!

Looking for a top tier sushi experience? Katami is the spot. All the way from the drinks, to the…read morefood, to the service, to the ambiance, to the experience. Curated to a perfection. There's not a piece of fish you'll have here that isn't made which such intention and flavor. To speak on the star of the show, the salmon crudo which was part of their daily special, was rich but subtle all at the same time. Intense flavors and quality fish. The chili crunch roll was a perfect touch of spice while the Texas hamachi roll had a hint of sweetness. To add, the service here was great. Our waiter was thorough and helpful throughout our entire experience tonight. He was well thought out and made great recommendations. Lastly, this restaurant was an overall vibe. We sat in the sunroom which was nice as the sun set throughout our meal. A sweet ambiance for date night!!

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Katami - Fresh flowers.

Fresh flowers.

Katami - Toro tartar

Toro tartar

Katami - Toro tartar

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Tins

Tins

4.9(58 reviews)
4.2 mi•The Heights

What a delightful find. Every course was amazing, but the conversations with Chef Sky and his wife…read morewere just as memorable as the food. With such limited seating, all at the bar, the entire evening feels intimate and personal rather than simply going out for dinner. They take the time to explain everything you're about to eat, and my advice is simple: trust the omakase process. Every course brought something different, and even the unexpected dishes--like the Malaysian curry--were incredible. Between the spectacular sushi, the conversation, and the copious amount of sake (a very pleasant surprise), this was easily one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had. TINS is an absolute must-try.

Intimate and unique omakase experience blending traditional omakase with Malaysian flavors +…read moreunlimited sake. Chef Sky was a great host and super fun to talk to (shoutout John as well). The courses started off with some fun sashimi, bridged with a Laksa noodle soup, and then finished off with various pieces of nigiri and then dessert. Everything was super tasty, but my favorite was the first dish of bluefin tuna with jalapeno sauce (the sauce won me over). We went for the 6pm seating, and Chef Sky said he normally wraps that up by around 7pm to prep for the 8pm seating so if you want to really take your time I'd recommend trying to get the 8pm seating. However I didn't feel rushed at all for the 6pm. The only reason the review is not 5 stars is because I didn't feel very full at the end of the dinner, which I suspect may be because not all the courses were nigiri where you have rice to help fill you up.

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Tins - Omikase  style - fish with perfect flavors!    Outstanding food and a terrific experience.

Omikase style - fish with perfect flavors! Outstanding food and a terrific experience.

Tins - Unlimited sake

Unlimited sake

Tins - Yellowtail (sweet garlic sauce)

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Yellowtail (sweet garlic sauce)

Nobu Houston - sushi - Updated October 2026

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