Soma Sushi is from the Azuma Group behind Kata Robata, Azuma Sushi, Izakaya, and more. It's located on Washington Avenue, and from the outside, it may not look very inviting. However, once you step inside, you will be impressed with the ambience. Let's just say it's unexpected as soon as you walk in! They have a private parking lot available with plenty of spaces. Whenever we dine here, it's never fully busy, and you're able to grab a table quite easily.
I am a huge fan of Kata Robata, and I consider it to be my favorite restaurant in Houston. Soma Sushi, although from the same developers, is not as good as Kata Robata by any means. For example, they have the Spicy Miso Ramen at both Kata Robata and Soma Sushi. However, Kata Robata's version is significantly better. I truly wish Soma Sushi would match the food quality as Kata Robata...
[COCKTAILS]
+Old-Fashioned (rye whiskey, turbinado, and angostura cherry bitters) for $14 - 4/5
+Mezzy Paloma (Illegal Mezcal, grapefruit, lemon, agave, and Fee Brothers Peach Bitters) for $13 - 4/5
+Ruby Rose (Japanese Roku Gin, elderflower, rose water, grapefruit, lemon, and grenadine) for $14 - 4/5
+Hokkaido Sunset (strawberry-cilantro infused vodka, lemonade, and soda) for $14 - 3.5/5
[APPETIZERS]
+Flavored Edamame for $6 - For the flavor, they pour some sort of spicy garlic sauce on top. - 3.5/5
[RAW]
+Kanpache Ceviche (amberjack, red onion, serrano, micro-cilantro, wasabi soy vinaigrette, yuzu, and black sea salt) for $18 - 4.5/5
+Yuzu Salmon Crudo (salmon, salmon skin, baby kale, yuzu juice, yuzu oil, dehydrated seaweed, dashi, lime zest, lemon zest, and wasabi yuzu) for $16 - 4/5
[NIGIRI]
+Salmon Truffle Nigiri for $10 each - 4/5
+Scallop and Foie Gras Nigiri for $9 each - 4/5
[ROLLS]
+Texas Long Horn roll (panko shrimp, takuan, avocado, peppercorn salmon, truffle shoyu, spicy ponzu, and chili garlic crunch) for $17 - 4/5
+Firecracker roll (chopped toro, takuan, cucumber, chili garlic sauce, spicy ponzu, serrano, peppercorn tuna, and green onion) for $19 - 4/5
+Tuna Truffle roll (tuna, boiled shrimp, avocado, yellow tobiko, green onion, and truffle shoyu) for $17 - 3.5/5
[MEAT]
+Yakiniku Beef (8 oz certified angus NY strip, fried egg, onions, mushrooms, garlic soy, pickled ginger, chives, and rice) for $25 - This is actually delicious. The meat was a bit tough when we ordered it "medium." If the meat was more tender, I would have given this a perfect score. - 4.5/5
[NOODLE BOWLS]
+Beef Udon (NY-strip beef slices, green onions, spinach, wakame, fish cake, dashi soy, and sesame seeds) for $15 - 4/5
+Spicy Miso Ramen (fried pork belly, green onions, spinach, wakame, habanero, chili powder, menma, and egg) for $16 - 3.5/5
Overall, Soma Sushi is good. It's better than the average sushi place in Houston. However, if you've been spoiled by Kata Robata and understand Soma Sushi is from the same developers, you will be disappointed. Try it out, and if you don't like it, just go to Kata Robata instead. Soma Sushi is better for a more chill environment, less people, and the ability to grab a table without a reservation. read more