Love ordering takeout from this restaurant. I've never eaten there in person but the sushi is so…read morefresh and the edamame never disappoints. Every roll I've tried from here always meets expectations. If you want sushi tonight, come get azuma! Good stuff, Bob B.

I have driven past this place for years n finally tried it tonight thankfully. I ordered the…read moreCrawfish n Sausage Fried Rice requested with light oil. Very fresh, real delicious, juicy in each bite, not too salty and full of thin sausage slices, tiny crawfish tails and plenty of green onions. I also appreciated how the crawfish tails were all curled, which is one sign signifying they're safe to eat. I hate wasabi, but man I love that fresh, cold, crispy ginger all by itself and with meals. I plan to try the Chicken Katsu next time soon and the Grilled Eel eventually in the future. The service from my server was very welcoming, friendly and efficient. I really like how they sell some various menu items as opposed to just sushi n ramen like most Japanese places in Houston.

For my own record: Purple yam fries-yes…read moreAnkimo-yes Top shell- yes Chikuwa- no Oropan tsukune-yes Beef tongue-yes Japanese scallop-yes Gizzard-yes but not grilled enough this time? Chicken wings- yes Shishito - meh Chicken thighs garlic- yes

Yokushi Robata is one of my favorite spots in Houston, full stop. It's a Tokyo-style yakitori joint…read morewhere they grill everything over binchotan charcoal, and the difference in flavor is absolutely worth the hype. Crispy outside, juicy inside, smoky in the best way. The yakitori skewers are the move (the tontoro pork belly and chicken thigh are unreal), but honestly I've never had a bad dish here. The sushi and sashimi are super fresh, the ramen hits, and the donburi bowls are perfect when I want something comforting. The seared sashimi sampler is always on the table when I bring friends for the first time. The vibe is casual, the staff is friendly, and the menu is huge so there's something for everyone. It's tucked into a strip mall on Richmond which doesn't exactly scream "destination Japanese," but trust me, this place is the real deal. I keep coming back and I'll keep sending everyone I know.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Ah, yes, Norigami, crafting the hand rolls and nigiri of my dreams! Located in the West U area, the…read more24 seat restaurant does sushi classics with care and a creative twist. My friends and I love to go for their once a month $5 nigiri night and never leave disappointed! When it comes to sushi, the limit does not exist, right? All of their nigiri and hand rolls can be ordered a la carte or if you're feeling a bit in decisive, they have several hand roll sets that come with 3-5 preselected options. On nigiri night, announced a few days in advance on their socials, almost all of their nigiri is $5. Chutoro, otoro, hamachi, all melt in your mouth quality, all included in the special. That's a yes from me. As I mentioned, my friends and I love to do this deal every month and every time the staff have all been super friendly and make you feel more than welcome, providing recommendations and stopping by frequently to take more orders. Norigami does have a hidden speakeasy, Hidden Bar, which can be accessed through an unmarked door at the front of the restaurant. Drinks, and most of the food options can be ordered at either the restaurant or the bar which caters to whatever vibe suits you best - dark, intimate cocktail bar or more traditional sushi restaurant where you can watch each roll being prepared fresh to order. Overall, an excellent spot! Definitely check them out!

The service was awesome and spot on! The decor and ambiance were super cute -- definitely a great…read moredate night spot. As for the sushi, it was a bit hit or miss for me. The salmon tasted a little too fishy, and the hamachi hand roll fell short since I could barely taste the hamachi. However, the kanpachi was the standout of the night! It was buttery, flavorful, and easily the best fish I had there. The pricing was fair overall, and despite a few misses, the atmosphere and service made for a nice experience.

This is my #1 ramen spot in all of Houston. I have been here well over 20 times now and have the…read morebest dining experience every time. I always get the New Moon roll to start and the Curry ramen as my entree. Their sushi is always very high quality and are packed with fish, so you're getting your money's worth. The ramen's broth is a flavor explosion of wonderful South East Asian flavors fused with Japanese flavors making it a unique dish. The noodles are so fresh and delicious paired with the rich soft boiled marinated egg and cabbage. It is always very quick and easy service with little to no wait time if you come early enough. Tamashi is one of my all time favorite restaurants in Houston and would highly recommend.

My sister and I went to Tamashi Ramen & Sushi for lunch on a Friday. They weren't too busy, so we…read morewere seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, and our food came out quickly. We shared a Crunchy Roll, which was pretty good. I ordered the shrimp ramen, and it was delicious -- the broth had great flavor and didn't need any extra seasoning. It wasn't spicy, so I definitely could've added some heat if I wanted, but it was still really good as is. Overall, we enjoyed everything and would definitely come back.

I am usually not a big fan of ramen, but this is a spot I keep coming back to. The ramen here is…read moreone of the best I've had in Houston (had better in Austin or NYC before though). The broth is not too rich like most places, and the noodles are light. The demon ramen has been my favorite so far, but it is pretty spicy but the flavor is too good. The spicy black ramen is also great, if you want just a bit of spice. I'm usually cheap on appetizers but it's been worth it to splurge for getting the wasabi ribeye skewers (2pc), which are so delicious and juicy. Staff is very nice and the decorations make you feel like you're in Japan, a great late night spot since they close at 1am.

Fast and attentive service. I love when the staff acknowledge a toddler at the table and bring…read moreappropriate cups and silverware. Our waitress was very aware of the pacing and checked in on us regularly. 10/10 staff. We ordered the okonomiyaki, brussels sprouts, chicken skewers, black garlic ramen, and dipping ramen. Most of the food was pretty good. The black garlic ramen was the standout- great noodles, a garlic-forward broth, and perfectly cooked pork. The dipping ramen broth, in contrast, was lackluster, though I did like the thick, bouncy noodles.

Such a cute, intimate little sushi spot!!! The second we walked in, it was immediately a vibe. Dark…read moreand moody, BANGER vinyls playing, and just a handful of seats right in front of the chefs. I loved being able to watch them make all of our dishes right in front of us and then hand them straight over. It made the whole dinner feel so fun and personal. And the happy hour??? FIRE. The cocktails were so yummy, everything we tried was delicious, and our server DJ was the sweetest! Honestly such a 10/10 experience from the food to the music to the atmosphere. We were already talking about when we could come back before we even left Definitely found a new little date night spot!

First time at Kira's and it didn't disappoint! I had 4 hand rolls (salmon, shrimp, duck, and…read morelobster). Each had its own flavor profile and were very different from each other. I enjoyed all of them but I'd say the duck and salmon were my favorites. You also get pickles to cleanse the palate between dishes. My SO had sashimi and crudo and was also blown away. The miso soup was the perfect appetizer. Service was very prompt and food was quick overall but paced out very well. The chefs would wait to make the next handroll until I was done and had an appropriate break. The little details were definitely noticed and appreciated. I would definitely recommend experiencing Kira!

- came in around 7pm, it was a bit crowded - bar is…read moreself-seating, attentive and respectful service from the bartenders - warm and relaxed ambience, typical bar restaurants vibe - wait-time wasn't long, i'd say maybe 10 min. tops - curry was great and flavorful - the soft texture of the rice was a plus for me - really enjoyed the smoked salmon, so fresh - melon chuhai was not much to my taste, however i still liked it there is paid parking here, but i paid about $2 for two hours of parking and we finished between 1hr and 1hr30min. i'd say that's decent.

This place has been on my to-go list for a while and it did not disappoint! We started off with age…read moretakoyaki and toro carpaccio, which were both recommended to us by our server. The age takoyaki was creamy and good to share amongst a group. The toro carpaccio was amazing as well and melted in your mouth. We also ordered chicken curry udon, chicken karaage, and tantan noodles. All had really great flavors but my personal favorite was the tantan noodles which came with poached egg, sauce, and garnishes that you got to mix into the noodles. Super creamy and nutty! I really loved the vibe of the restaurant too, it's small but has a homey vibe that would be great for either a small group hangout or a date. There's a lot of bars to visit nearby too. Our server was also so sweet and brought us a baggie of Japanese candies & sweets after our dinner since it was Valentine's Day. Only complaint was parking. Very small lot and very packed! Get there a bit before your reservation to figure out parking.

My girlfriend and I tried Aka for a late lunch, looking for other Japanese entrees outside of…read moresushi. It was fairly empty at the time we showed up. Service was friendly although a bit slow. We each got a rice bowl and shared the stuffed mushroom appetizer. I opted for the gyudon beef bowl. It came with very tender cubed ribeye and mushrooms on top of flavorful rice. I would've liked if it had more beef though. The stuffed mushrooms were fried and crispy, although the "stuffing" was lacking as well. The katsu kare don was one of the better tonkatsu I've tried and very reasonable for the price too. I'd probably go with that one if I come back.

i recently visited aka sushi house for happy hour and i was pleasantly surprised!…read more their happy hour menu is undefeated -- imo. i've been to a number of happy hour sessions around town, but i believe aka has the most (definitely more than the average) items available during their happy hour (3-6p, and reverse 9p-12a) the food options were excellent!! one of my favorite items from the happy hour menu, is the korrokke!! i definitely didn't have a single complaint about any of the happy hour dishes. i also ordered a sake sangria. beware of the sake sangria!! they are strong! and if you like sake, definitely order! i seen a few pictures of the french kiss roll, and i definitely needed to order it! i also ordered a spicy tuna... because i am always desperate for a spicy tuna roll. these rolls did not disappoint!!! i was very pleased with the quality of the rolls. the service was chill. not overly friendly, but not overly mean... lol. we were definitely taken care of this is a very casual restaurant, so there is no obligation to get super dressed up.. be cute and comfortable. i would definitely recommend checking it out! bonné appétit c.