This place is one of the few quality casual/affordable sushi spots in Houston outside of Bellaire that I continuously come back to. I have been going here for years and never leave unsatisfied. Their happy hour deals on appetizers (buy 1 get 1 free) is such a good deal! The quality of fish is 7-8/10, and their cooked dishes are decent (the sushi is better). Wait times are usually pretty long if you come at peak times (from my experience: lunch, mid happy hour, and late dinner). The service is usually on top of it and they do try to turn over tables fast, but it's a casual spot so don't set expectations super high. Parking is kind of a headache in their main lot, but usually I'm able to find a spot in the lot right next to it. Overall this is a safe spot I find myself returning to if i'm looking for casual sushi. read more

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My wife and I go here pretty often and it's always been a great experience. Even on busy days too. The nigiris have always been good especially for the price. Also want to mention our favorite server Lucero for always showing out for us. Definitely will be going here again soon. read more

I'm honestly shocked I haven't written this review yet. I love sushi and Houston has a lot of options. Oishii is one of the few affordable spots left. This restaurant functions without reservations and sometimes the wait is lengthy. They do have decent parking in front of the restaurant and the lot next-door. Their happy hour pricing is amazing. They have a large variety of fish available every day. The quality of the fish is above average for the price (8/10). The staff is attentive and they are trying to turn over tables relatively quickly. I always keep this place in my back pocket for a budget friendly date or meal with friends. I will definitely be back. :) read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We waited for our pickup order for over an hour and 30 minutes. We were told they recently replaced their staff, I'm not sure what happened but the new hires definitely need more training. I added an extra star because they added in edamame and gyoza as compensation. read more

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My husband took me out for sushi on my birthday after some shopping. I always remember this little gem by Lakewood Church It had been years since the last time we were here since we live in Humble. We got here around 3:30 and were seated after the lunch crowd finished. Happy Hour started so it was perfect timing to have some Kirin Light beers with our sushi. I was impressed that the prices have remained the same over the years! The sashimi pieces are pretty decent and super cheap. I don't remember the last time I found sashimi for less than $2 a piece! Michael was our server and he was awesome! Overall, Great service all around. Oishii gets busy during lunch and usually has a bit of a wait if you don't get there right when they open. We haven't gone for dinner, but I'm sure it's the same. read more

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Oishii is a popular spot during lunch, happy hour, and during dinner. I would recommend coming in early and with a smaller group since the interior is also on the smaller side. The service is solid and the food comes out very quick, especially considering how busy it can get! While the sushi quality will not blow you away, the sheer value of what they offer certainly will. Their happy hour menu is an excellent deal, allowing you to select two items from the happy hour section for only $6. We also tried some of their nigiri and featured specials, one of the specials being a sashimi plate. I kid you not, I have never seen such thick slices of decent quality sashimi for such an affordable price in my life. The sashimi set even included two very rich, tender, and buttery pieces of bluefin tuna. Other items that I would recommend are the dynamite and spicy salmon rolls from the HH menu, HH tempura, and any special sushi or sashimi plate they currently have. read more

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EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF FISH, AMAIZING PRICES X QUANTITY, AAAAND OUTSTANDING SERVICE Mike is the ROCKSTAR of the crew. He is helpful and friendly and always down to party with your crew as well! Ask him for recs from sashimi to rolls to sake & expect a 100/10 meal. Favorite rolls definitely gotta be the June roll and the salmon one I have a pic of (that roll's name just vanished from my memory in thin air apparently...). Also, ask for their toro - 4 pieces of HEAVEN in your moooouuuutttthhhh. read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My husband and I have recently started coming here after moving into the area. We love coming for dinner because service is quick and food is good! We always order some hand rolls, nigiri and the gyoza. There's a great variety of fish that we enjoy. Food isn't expensive compared to other sushi places and the restaurant fits groups up to 6. Anything bigger is too tight. I'll continue to come back and enjoy date nights at Oishii! read more

Got to try the iconic Oishii this past weekend! It literally means "delicious " in Japanese so that was more motivation to try it! My partner and I tried to go a couple of times, but once it was super busy and another time, it was closed. From what I understand it's always pretty busy there. When we came, we had to wait about 30 minutes or so. The dining area is actually kind of small. My friend saw some clean tables, but maybe it was a staffing issue? The people that came after us only waited a few minutes so maybe it's hit or miss depending on when they get the tables ready. The prices are incredible. Very affordable sushi. They have sashimi, sushi rolls and individual pieces and a very extensive menu. I ended up getting two sushi pieces and a specialty maki roll. I also tried the soft shell crab hand roll as well with vegetable tempura. With the tempura, I always love the sweet potato, but sometimes it's not fully cooked and it has some crunch to it. That was the case this time. I like when the sweet potato is fully cooked and soft on the inside. There were onion rings, zucchini, and broccoli as well. The sushi was pretty good overall. I ended up getting the Todd roll which had red snapper in it. Unfortunately I couldn't really taste the red snapper because it was overwhelmed by the salmon and jalapeño on top. Probably wouldn't choose that sushi again, but overall it was still pretty good. Overall, a nice spot, but it took a while to get seated and parking can also be kind of crazy. Honestly, if I go back, it will most likely be for takeout since the prices are so great. Can definitely see myself coming back though! read more

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Putting your name on a waitlist and then letting their friends in before you when you put your name on a waitlist and you're waiting for dinner and then they continue to let their friends come before you that's unacceptable. This place is not worth doing business. read more

Still the most affordable sushi HH in Houston. It gets pretty busy even on weekdays- came around 6:15 pm and had to wait about 40 minutes for a table (barely made it for HH!) Apps come quickly but sushi takes longer to come out. My favorite apps were the fries (so crispy!) and the agedashi tofu (also nice crispiness and the sauce is a great pairing). The sushi rolls that are available on the menu are also good! Just note that they're smaller (6 pieces). Rolls off the regular menu are also 6 pieces but they're pretty thick pieces. Lots of options so you're bound to find something that fits your taste! Very casual laid back vibe. Parking can be a challenge at peak times. read more

Oishii - Spicy salmon, dynamite rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came to Oushii restaurant an hour before closing with my friends from my Toastmasters club. We wanted something quick and near the club. It was only 5 minutes from the meeting. I was glad they offer separate checks and no mandatory tips added. Because the tables can be easily arranged, everyone got to sit together. I was trying to figure out which dish to order, between Bento and Teriyaki menus. I ordered teriyaki salmon bento because it came with 6 pieces sushi. The volume of food worth of the price I paid. But not sure how the salmon steaks were soaked in light gravy. The broccoli had no flavor. I was able to finish without a doubt. The fish was tender and juicy. My friends were pointing something above my head as we were ordering. So, I pointed the camera with the selfie mode to see the menu. Ah, I'll order the specials next time read more

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This place seems to be super popular. We arrived around 6:15PM on Saturday and there was a line out the door. There weren't any parking spots available so while hubby drove around I went in and got on the waiting list. I was told it would be a 30 - 45 minute wait and they'd call me. We were finally able to grab a parking spot and in about 30 minutes I received a call stating there were 2 spots at the bar. It was kind of overwhelming to decide what to get as the menu is almost too extensive. They fortunately had a chalkboard with 3 specials and we decided to get them so we could try a bit of everything. Special #2: 2 pieces of sake, tuna, escolar, peppercorn tuna, yellowtail nigiri, 1 Stella roll, 1 skydiver roll, and 2 miso soups $28.95. Also chose Special #3: 3 pieces of sake, tuna, and escolar sashimi, and 2 pieces of peppercorn tuna, yellowtail and toro sashimi and a miso soup $19.99. I thought the prices were crazy cheap but I'd soon find out why. The miso soups and the salad came out quickly. I was hoping for that hot, rich umami taste but instead the miso soup was lukewarm and had a very strange artificial taste. It was weird. Salad with the ginger dressing was fine but hard to mess that up. #2 special looked impressive and it was a ton of food but I was very disappointed at first bite. The nigiri had a very high rice to fish ratio and the fish didn't seem too fresh. Both rolls were very Americanized and way too rich for me. Sashimi was okay. I think people love this place because of the cheap prices. They also seem to do a lot of takeout. One thing I noticed while sitting at the bar was that all 6 sushi chefs were non- Asian which is definitely a first for me and I was the only other Asian person dining there. Service was fine and the customers seemed to be enjoying their food. Really wanted to like this place but the food was very meh at best, and tasted more like AYCE sushi. If you are not looking for good quality but value, this restaurant is it. read more

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I really hate to say it since Oishii's been my family's go to sushi place for years now, but the quality went immediately downhill after they were sold to new ownership. The prices have stayed low, but the fish just isn't as good. The last time we ordered from Oishii, it felt like we were eating mediocre grocery store sushi. Extremely disappointing since I used to make a point of visiting every time I'm back in town. I'll miss you $1.25 salmon sashimi read more

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We didn't make a reservation and although it was busy, we got seated within 5-10 minutes. The service was fast and efficient, and we got our food within 10 minutes of ordering even though it was packed inside. I liked how small and intimate the restaurant felt. I've been here once before years ago, and I remember it being pretty good back then too. We ordered 4 rolls and thought it may mot be enough food because there were only 6 pieces per sushi order for 2 people. Boy were we wrong. We struggled to finish because there was so much rice on each roll. The taste was great, and the quality of the seafood was great, but omg there was so much rice on each piece. I can usually eat 26-30 pieces of sushi for reference, and I was struggling to finish 14 here. Definitely saved us money from having to order more rolls but would have been nice if there was less rice per piece. read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've definitely had better sushi with a more chill vibe. I don't have much to say about this one because it was just a little bland / blah. They were nice though. Just not worth the wait or traffic. read more

I was on the hunt for a new sushi spot and I was impressed reading the reviews so I gave it a try. My friend and I arrived at 11:55am on Saturday and there was already a line outside. The parking lot is small, accommodates about 15 cars and it shares a space with other shops so you'll have to park elsewhere. We were seated at 12pm, and within 10 minutes the restaurant was full. The restaurant is small, holds about 10 spots at the bar and approximately 30 people and main sitting area. Staff was friendly and helpful with the menu but there were several times where we had to flag down someone for help. We also noticed that many patrons are repeat customers because we heard staff greeting them by name and asking how they've been. The prices are definitely affordable as other reviewers have written, big menu with lots of options, plus an additional menu for lunch specials, usually isn't offered on weekends so that was nice. The sushi tasted fresh and everything we ordered tasted delicious. Overall we enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back. read more

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Had a craving for sushi and this place had really good reviews and was very close to where I was staying so decided to give it a try. To start with, they are extremely busy and parking is a nightmare. The inside is fairly small and not exactly the fanciest place. They had a specials board and we decided to go off of them. The pricing is very reasonable. As far as the sushi and sashimi goes, I've had much fresher and better. I feel like you get what you pay for. This is definitely price point sushi. Service was very fast and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. It's a fine place if you're not too picky about the quality and you have time to wait. read more

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Sushi rice consistency was too hard and flavor was lacking. They put some kind of sriracha/hot sauce on some of their nigiri that ruined it. Staff was pleasant, but had to flag down a waiter to pay the bill. read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We love the food here...top quality, however be prepared for lines and there can be slow service when very busy. We usually order take out. Was not impressed that one of the staffs was sick and still at work. Girl with bunny ears on Easter coughing all over the place was insane. Stay home if you are sick- I think that's ridiculous to risk getting customers and the food contaminated. read more

Y'all. Y'ALL! This is an awesome hidden gem. All kinds of very inventive and delicious rolls very few of which were over $10 in fact more of them were closer to $5! Happy hour has quite a few BOGO $5.95 appetizers. Oishii Platter was a great value for those who want an assortment of sashimi for under $20. Many pieces of sushi were $1.25-2 and sold per piece which allows mixing and matching. Service is efficient which I appreciate, not overly friendly, but I appreciate that too. I'm here to eat, restaurant is here to deliver that need, let's not pretend there is more to it than that Ambiance is nothing to write home about but that's not why people come here. One comes here for cheap, delicious sushi. I'll pop in here again for sure! read more

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I'm a lover of sushi but to my dismay, this place missed the mark. The service was great. Everyone was super nice and we were sat asap. There was a bit of a lunch rush so it seemed promising. I ordered the teriyaki sushi bento box and the Allen & Nikki roll. The prices were very reasonable about $10-$15. Unfortunately, the cheap prices reflected the poor food. The food was veryyyyy veryyy bland, fishy tasting, and had me praying I wouldn't get food poisoning. In fact, I stopped eating and couldn't finish. The food was very mushy in texture, fishy smelling and tasting, and was very peculiar looking. read more

Figured out this was within walking distance of my office. Of course I had to go. The prices are great for the area. The bento is about 12-13 dollars. You get plenty of food. I had ordered the pink lady roll since I was starving. Definitely don't need to do that. It was tasty. Bit weird of asparagus. The quality wasn't over the Top. But it also wasn't bad either. The creamy dressing was not my favorite. Wish I had the ginger one instead. The overall feel was busy and packed. However for quick service and great prices I would recommend. There was a line out the door which the turnover was fairly quick. read more

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So glad I found this place! Was looking for sushi nearby and found this place...Food is great and fresh, I have been going during happy hour 3pm-7pm during the week buy one get one free appetizers. The sushi itself I like the spicy tuna, smoke salmon and looking forward to try others. Service is great VERY fast, they come by to refill water 24/7, anyone is able to take your order and clean tables fast when there is a line. Ambiance is the only reason I would knock off a star...very small area when needing to wait for a table...it is cleaned overall but SUPER small parking lot and road is very bumpy. Overall besides that little bit, I would recommend it to anyone wanting to try a new spot! read more

BEST SUSHI HAPPY HOUR THAT I'VE BEEN SLEEPING ON amazing service... as soon as we got seated, it felt like we stepped into another world. All fish and dishes are fresh without that fishy taste especially to the raw sushi. Clean & quaint with a modern, vibey feel.. will be returning and loved the servers read more

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This is easily the most affordable sushi restaurant we've been to. The service is really fast since they are usually busy. The parking lot is also pretty small, so be warned on that We always get one of their lunch specials. It's a great value because you get a roll (or 2), nigiri/sashimi, and miso soup for 2 people for less than $30 which is a HUGE steal for sushi. The food isn't life changing but it's filling and has never made me sick (I have the most sensitive stomach on earth lol) so it's always gonna hit the spot when we crave sushi! The restaurant is like one big ramen house, lots of fun decor and good vibes all around. read more

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the ambiance was cute. they had a sushi clock on the wall. the service was fine, timely and friendly. the food was ok. i've had better maki rolls at other places. it wasn't horrible, just not amazing. it was very popular when i went on a saturday and i had to wait long before i was seated. read more

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We enjoyed our trip to oishii a lot because of the low prices for LOTs of food!! The chicken katsu was HEAPING and I love how they cut the katsu, very crispy!!! I ordered three types of rolls and they placed them all on one plate, it looked great! I will say the parking situation is not great and the dining room is small and exceptionally noisy. In the future I will probably order takeout as having conversation in the restaurant is down right impossible. Service can be a bit slow-- we actually had to wait for a table on a weeknight too, definitely plan ahead if you want to eat here! read more

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This is affordable sushi at its best. There's not too many places in town where you can get Japanese food priced like this. Expect a long wait everyday, anytime of the day. I've never been here where the wait is less than 20 mins, usually one hour during peak dining time. Definitely do not attempt to dine here if you're on a time crunch, better to order takeout in advance as it can take a while during peak times as well. Service is efficient and friendly. Sushi is fresh and the hot food is served hot. Note there is a happy hour here as well: Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. read more

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I love how inconsistent the customer service is here. There's this tall guy who is just dismissive with his attitude. Called to make an order he slurred his voice saying hold on, puts me on hold.. 10 minutes nothing happens. Food is ok but this place is annoyingly inconsistent with people they hire. read more

My go to for a sushi fix! Best value and I love the rolls here too. The AMY roll is the best for hamachi lovers. Always make sure to get my salmon nigiri. read more

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Went on Monday, packed, but seated right away as I was a party of 1. The service is really why I'm rating this high. Ordered sake, came out luke warm. Ordered a bunch of sushi to try and out of all of it the toro was the star (melted like butter)! My major complaint was the rice, it was just very mushy and had no flavor and the fish barely stayed on top. The pricing here is very reasonable so I can see why large parties would like it. Nice for a late night quick dinner though I suppose. To me, there's just better options out there if you want better quality. read more

Oishii's happy hour is always a highlight in our friend group. Whether it's grabbing a bite before catching a movie or just having a nice meal, oishii does a great job of providing quick and good service. The inside is a bustling and lively place anyone would want to have a meal in. The happy hour prices, quality and quantity can't be beat! I think we've tried most of everything on the appetizer menu, but the dish that always mesmerizes me is the Agedashi tofu. It's truly a wonder, being both flavorful and light at once, and appearing at times to be alive. The only downside to the experience is their strength: the crowd. Parking can be impossible at times, which is disheartening. However, if you wait, it's worth it! read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

They don't take reservation for happy hour. So we did lunch instead. The sashimi without rice tasted fishy, especially the salmon and tuna, which was not good. I had the runs later that day. The salad bowls suck. It literally rolls all around the table. See video. The tempura shrimp in the bento box was nice. Staff seemed kinda pushy. And we had several different people serving us (drinks person different from person who took our order who was different from person who took our desert order who was different from person who did the bill). I put up a photo of the appetizer selection (non happy hour) because I couldn't find one on Yelp or google maps. The tako yaki appetizer looks better than it taste. But they add the dancing flakes katsobuashi which is a nice touch. The fried bananas you get to choose your ice cream. We got green tea and it was pretty good. read more

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Had a surprise birthday dinner for my best friend here! The restaurant is small but was very accommodating when we told them ahead of time we wanted to reserve for a large party of about 14 people. We were sat all the way in the back by the kitchen and restroom, lol it was kinda weird but not bad since the place in general is small. The service was good, the waiters were very attentive and accepted the cake I brought earlier which I was glad. Parking is definitely a hassle! The restaurant shares a lot with other businesses but has another small lot next door dedicated for the restaurant. The food is great quality for the price! I got two maki rolls: the shaggy dog and a spicy tuna. The shaggy dog was huge haha but I wasn't complaining. When I got my check I was surprised how cheap it was! Would recommend coming here. read more

Oishii - Shaggy dog and spicy tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came during happy hour and it was so busy. Everything came out so quick and prices were too good. The food was pretty good for the price as well. All the servers were very nice and accommodating. read more

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Simply Amazing is the only way I know how to start this sentence.... A wonderful friend suggested this restaurant after work yesterday... At first sight a simple small hidden gem. Fantastic sushi ! FRESH FRESH FRESH !!! We ordered the daily special C. It was happy hour as well, bogo the egg rolls and pork dumplings! I will end my review by saying, I woke up wanting to go back very soon!!! The staff is all amazing! Helen is my friends favorite from the early 2000's when she was a 2-3 x's a week regular! read more

Oishii did an amazing job for our Asian-themed Friendsgiving! They made three absolutely gorgeous trays for us, and everything was so fresh and delicious. Everyone loved it. Oishii is hands down my favorite sushi spot. The food is always great, and the people who work there are so nice and helpful -- they honestly feel like family. Couldn't recommend them more! read more

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Cheapest sushi in the loop besides HEB. I forgot to take a picture, but nigiri was not the freshest and sooo small. But can't really complain for like $1.25 a piece. If you want these prices and don't mind a drive, go to iwaya. It was completely fine, combos are good value, and if I come back I'll probably only get rolls. I like the inside tho. Super cozy read more

This restaurant is such a steal. If I was a local, I would be here WEEKLY. The happy hour special is such a great deal. They have a buy one, get one for all of their appetizers, and they have such a large variety of appetizers. Salmon rolls, tempura, edamame, and so much more. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night, but it never felt crowded. The servers were very attentive, and I would say that the restaurant was just cozy with how it was set up. I got the katsu Bento box, and for $16, it is packed with food. I got 6 pieces of nigiri, katsu, miso soup, salad, and seaweed. I also got the salmon roll and dynamite roll (not pictured) as appetizers. Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in Houston again. read more

Oishii - Katsu Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas