sooo good! i love this place and the staff is so nice and accommodating, really good nigiri flights

Wow. I don't even write reviews, but Osaka definitely deserves one! From the second we walked in, we were greeted and seated with a smile. The food here was beyond what words can explain! Every bite was packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. I ordered the chicken hibachi, spicy edamame, and chicken skewer. My husband ordered the beef hibachi, miso soup, and shrimp with fried seaweed cake (I don't remember the exact name ). All I know is that with every bite, our eyes would get wider and wider because we were so excited to try the next dish! We both had leftovers, and we actually finished them the next morning--which says A LOT! The owner was also so sweet and made an effort to have a conversation with all of her customers. Amazing food, amazing service, and such a welcoming atmosphere. **10/10! We will definitely be back read more

We went for lunch and it was HRW, a 4 course meal for $45! We took advantage of their offer and we were able to try a little bit of everything! I was starving so we started with edamame! It was so good! For me I chose the house salad to start with, crunchy/crispy lettuce for the win! I then had the 5 piece sashimi! All of my pieces were amazing! For my roll, I went with the creamy wasabi roll! This was the superstar of my options! I chose the green tea ice cream, it was very refreshing! This is a very great sushi restaurant and I would definitely recommend! Our service was excellent, our food was amazing, and add Osaka to your list of places to visit! read more

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The service is ok, there's really no issue with the staff or location But the food is a health hazard like I refused to eat the food The sashimi was so old and dark they should be ashamed of themselves I'll never ever ever be back read more

Checked out Osaka for a casual sushi night. No wait and premiere parking around 5:30pm in the connected lot. Friendly and attentive service all around. We received multiple complimentary items such as the shrimp and seaweed tempura appetizer, dessert mango ice cream, and cold sake. Onion soup- bigger than I was expecting. Had a little sour flavor that was different but liked. Lots of mushrooms in there too. Spicy garlic edamame was mild so easy to eat without burning your mouth but still had good flavor. Tuna, yellowtail, salmon masago roll- simple and clean Tokyo roll- classic shrimp tempura topped with spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, spicy salmon, and sweet soy Red moon roll- pepper tuna and avocado topped with spicy salmon (my friend ordered but too full to try- seemed to enjoy it) Overall good value, good food, family owned, and a casual atmosphere. Would definitely be back. read more

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4.3 stars! Private parking lot and space is decorated nicely and obviously very clean. Service was friendly and they give you a complimentary dynamite roll and free ice cream. Lunch specials are at a great price (note for the bento box, they don't give rice with it). read more

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Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Osaka on a Saturday afternoon. Don't let the outside appearance fool you. We were sat immediately and attended to promptly. We ordered the Eel Roll, The Dragon Roll, Houston Roll and the spicy tuna roll. As we waited for our order imagine our surprise when we received a complimentary appetizer. It was jumbo shrimp on top of a crispy wonton. It was wonderful and very satisfying. When the rolls arrived they did not disappoint. they we bigger than your average rolls. I get why this place have there regular customers. But wait there was a complimentary dessert also (Green Tea Ice cream. I will definitely be back. Service was very attentive and friendly. The place was clean and they have me as one of their frequent patrons. read more

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I went here for a lunch meeting yesterday, and we ordered a couple rolls and sashimi. Love how they give you complimentary shrimp tempura to start the meal, tasty! Our server was very attentive, and the food came out fast. I was shocked by how thick the cuts of sashimi were. I also liked the quality of fish as well. The rolls were all good. They also offer complimentary ice cream at the end of your meal :) If you're in midtown and craving sushi, this place got you with decent prices! read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - salmon sashimi, yellow tail sashimi, tuna sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Free appetizer and ice cream... what more could a girl ask for? They also box your food for you. Very nice. Didn't have any sashimi or nigiri so I can't speak on that but the rolls and calamari were good. read more

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I took my three adult children with me to Osaka's and we all ordered off of the Houston Restaurant Week menu. We ordered different items so we could try each other's food. Usually when we do this, there is a clear meal winner and loser; however, this time EVERYTHING was delicious!!! All the sushi tasted super fresh and the seasoning and sauces used for the meats were tangy and just the right amount. Plus, the staff were super attentive and friendly. Def recommend and will be back! read more

My boyfriend and I love Osaka for a casual but reliable sushi spot. There is no need to dress up too much, but the sushi and food are great. The calamari is okay, but the sushi is always solid. Whenever we are there, we always seem to get some sort of creative and delicious mini app to start our meal as well! Recently, we got the ocean roll which was delicious, tempura shrimp (amazing), and spicy edamame which was very good as well. Service is always attentive. The drinks are fun as well and always have cute garnishes! read more

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The food and service here were absolutely amazing. This was my first time having sushi and I felt so comfortable and welcomed by the staff. We had Shirley as our waitress and she was hands down the most remarkable server I have ever had at any restaurant. She was incredibly kind and attentive and was constantly checking in on us and doing everything should could to improve our experience. We went for Houston restaurant month and got the spicy garlic edamame, soup, summer roll, the chicken hibachi, pork and beef gyoza, mango and green tea ice cream, and more. It was all great! There wasn't a single dish that we didn't think was very good. I would highly recommend this place, not only for the great food, but also because of the incredible staff. I truly cannot emphasize how memorable the employees made our experience!! read more

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I have always loved this place. I've been coming for years, since about 2002. I always enjoyed the food here, service is prompt, courteous, and my orders are always correct. The folks are friendly and always greet you when you walk in. They always give you a small appetizer and at the end of the meal they bring you a small dessert. I would give this place a million stars if I could. I was surprised by how empty it is, but that just means the new location through off people so its like a secret. It's has a nice quiet, intimate feel to it. All for less than $40. Some of y'all are missing out. read more

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The best service with delicious appetizers ( Agadashi Tofu and shrimp tempura) dim sum was amazing. We had several sushi selections. I'd recommend them all. read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Booth - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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They had an appetizer that was fried seaweed, shrimp, apple, onion, and cabbage. I got the Combo A and it was delicious

Really like this restaurant. Food is really good and fresh. service is always great! I love the cozy atmosphere and that it's never super busy. Not sure why it says reservations only, I've been twice and reservations were not needed. They actually have private parking, which is also a plus for the area. Definitely recommend, this is currently my go to sushi spot. read more

Dined in for Houston Restaurant Week and received the best customer service of my life. She told me what to order, packed up all of my food, and checked on us frequently throughout the meal. Food was very good also, will be back! read more

the ambiance is great. i sat inside but the outdoors decor really is a sight to see. the service was great, they even gave me dessert and an extra roll for free. the food was good. it tasted like average japanese food to me. this would be a nice place to check out if you are looking for something casual to go to. read more

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I would say this place was decent. I really wasn't overly impressed with anything that I got or the two people that with me ate. One has steamed rice like a shaggy roll. I had the fried rice and like a Nigiri sampler and then the other guest had. I can't remember another set of sushi rolls. Nothing really stood out. The Nigiri to me was a little too large, I kind of like to be able to just place the whole piece in my mouth and there's kinda large just like two bites and no kind of falls apart. Fried rice was OK. The shrimp didn't seem too fresh. It wasn't deveined either which I really like but the service was amazing Front Desk the waiter excellent guys perfect service. read more

Tried going to another restaurant nearby but they had an hour wait. Walked across the street and found this awesome place. We ended up with the most friendly, personable, and knowledgeable server Crystal. Food was awesome and fresh. Pricing was really great too. We got a complimentary appetizer which was a nice surprise. Lychee martini delicious! Vibe was laid back. And the food came out quickly. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Lychee martini - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Went here today to eat sushi, but when I saw they offered dim sum, everything changed. I had the fried shrimp dumplings, har gow, and long bao. All three were fresh, hot and tasted great. Service was attentive and friendly. Definitely glad I gave it a try! read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Har gow (shrimp dumpling) - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Trash Energy. Wasnt properly greeted at the door. Wasn't greeted at the bar. I left. Service is terrible! Explains why it's empty.

The sushi here is so good. Everything is fresh and everything is super clean. I came late after getting off of work at 8 o'clock and miss Shirley (please ask for her) was open and operating with a smile alongside with her partner it felt like being fed by someone's mother and the ingredients matched she was so sweet and gave me a complementary app and a complementary dessert Will be back!!! read more

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Food was great and the service was amazing! Would definitely go back. Owner was very gracious and made you feel at home.

I ordered the Houston Restaurant Week lunch special to go and picked it up in store this weekend. I quickly realized HRW is basically their lunch special all year long. You get a free appetizer & a scoop of ice cream with your entree when you dine in (I'm not sure if this applies to-go) It's great that they have their own parking lot and the restaurant inside is casual and peaceful. The staff was very nice and boxed everything up well. We really enjoyed how high quality the sashimi was, particularly the salmon. I would definitely come back. Especially to try the Matcha IPA they have on the menu. read more

Always great quality, fast and friendly service and solid dining experience. We've been coming here for years and it's a no brainer when we want a no fuss great meal. read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Could not have been more impressed with Osaka. The service was incredibly attentive and the food was delicious. My girlfriend and I have been looking for a sushi restaurant that is reasonably priced and very tasty in the greater Montrose area and Osaka filled this need perfectly. We ordered the cheese puff (crab rangoons) LA Roll, Rock and Roll, and Caterpillar Roll all of which were excellent. The cheese puff was the best Rangoon I have ever had. They also brought us a complimentary order of the Rabata Shrimp which I would love to try again. It was a piece of tempura fried seaweed topped with chopped veggies and a fried gulf shrimp. It was wonderful and tasted what I imagine fried ceviche would be like, if that is a thing, but regardless was very tasty. We could not have been more pleased with our visit and will definitely be back! Also side note: if you're looking for a fun date idea, there is a jazz club about a half mile away from Osaka called Doc's. Doc's serves food, but we preferred to get some sushi instead so we ate at Osaka and walked to Doc's after dinner for the show. Doc's does require that you book a table for the show, but at least as of the time I am writing this review, there is no requirement to order food with your table booking (most of their entree options were $26-40 with apps around $15-20). Osaka is within walking distance and a great place to eat then head over to a show if you're looking for a fun date idea and would prefer to eat somewhere else before hand but still catch the show. We'll be back to Osaka regardless, but if we go to Doc's again, this is what we'll do. read more

We went for a little Bday celebration. A lot do food was ordered! We went 5:30 on Friday to avoid the crowd with since we had a larger group. Our table was ready and set up nicely. Our device who liked the manager did get every part of my friends order wrong sadly. He did fix everything though! The sushi was decent. I'm from Baltimore so it seems on par with Houston. Honestly the onion soup was my favorite part of the entire meal! It was like an Asian French onion so amazing (obviously no cheese)! read more

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This is definitely Houston's hidden gem!! Wow! The service and food was amazing! If you're on the fence of going-- let this be your sign to go!! read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely lovely service and ambiance. Great nigiri and vegan options on the menu as well! read more

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Good place to come and eat i really recommend food and service is DELICIOUS AND FRIENDLY LOVED IT!!!

I got the 911 Roll and it was amazing! If you like crunch on your sushi this would be your go to sushi roll. The service here was amazing. The staff here have a lot of hospitality and warmth. Definitely my top sushi place to go to now. Don't let the outside fool you, The inside looks so nice and chic, very modern. read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - 911 Roll - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We used to go to Osaka frequently and gave it one last attempt. We ordered to go and ordered extra wasabi because last time it was missing. This time, no wasabi, no ginger and no extra rice which we had paid for. I doubt we will go back. read more

First time here was nice, the service was great and the food was good. We got complimentary shrimp toast and ice cream at the end

Amazing host as well as amazing food that taste fresh and flavorful! Recommend 100 percent

Good sushi at a decent price. The servers were friendly and we had a couple of free surprises delivered to our table! We arrived on a Friday at about 630PM and there was plenty of parking in their private lot. We tried salmon, fatty tuna, sea bass, and yellowtail pieces (thick cuts, pretty good), a salmon skin roll (loved it), the nabeyaki udon (tasted like a box of beef/mushroom broth and wouldn't order again, tempura (delicious), takoyaki (interesting, didn't taste or look very traditional), and green tea ice cream (so good!). If we're looking for cheaper sushi, we'd visit again but only for the tempura and sushi. read more

Everything is still as good as I remember it 10 years ago. Event after the change of location read more

Osaka Japanese Restaurant - Free goodies - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Not sure what changed but they seemed much better when they were at their old location (where the new BB's is at now). The last few times we ate here, the fish just didn't seem as fresh. It was across the board from the sake, akami, hamachi (both regular and belly), and other fish. So it wasn't like a bad batch of just one species. I enjoyed them before enough that I'll give them another shot. Will update the review if anything changes. read more

We go here all the time! We love them. They always treat us so good and food is delicious!!!

Such a welcoming and friendly staff! We were visiting from out of town, and our server made us feel right at home--truly treated us like family. Both the food and the service were incredible. Highly recommend stopping by, whether you're visiting or lucky enough to live in the area. Go meet them--you won't be disappointed! read more