I am so happy Lisa R & I came to Ten Sushi! The entire experience was over the top! Upon entering…read morewe were greeted and seated right away. The beautiful cherry blossoms added to the gorgeous layout! Our staff person was excellent and made the evening relaxing and enjoyable. We were so excited about the menu we over-ordered. We started with Sea Salt Edamame, followed by Japanese Nachos (my personal favorite!) We shared the DG Roll, the Hamachi Mango, and each got several pieces of both Yellow Tail and Salmon Belly Nigiri. Our many leftovers were nicely boxed up for us along with several sets of chopsticks and soy sauce packets. I cannot wait to return to explore my way through their menu to delight my "foodie" palate!

I went to Ten Sushi + Cocktail Bar with a group of friends for happy hour on a Thursday night, and…read morewe had a great experience. It was pretty empty when we got there, so we were seated right away. Even though happy hour is technically bar-only, they were kind enough to let us order from the happy hour menu at our table, which we really appreciated. We started with the cucumber salad, which was delicious and definitely a favorite. The hamachi crudo was also really good -- super fresh and flavorful. We also had the rock shrimp tempura, which had a great flavor as well. For entrées, we ordered a few hand rolls -- I had the yellowtail, and it was delicious. We also shared the honey walnut shrimp with white rice, and that was a standout. I'd definitely come back just for that. Overall, we had a really great experience and would absolutely 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.

Looking for a good spot for happy hour..? This place has variety of choices to choose from. It…read morestarts at 3pm-7pm and then reverses from 9pm. Service was fast and efficient, food came out at a timely mannered. Great pricing for tasty dishes. You can count me in!

Nobu Houston is a great spot for a special occasion. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and…read morebeautifully 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.

This was our first time going to Nobu. We moved here from Los Angeles years ago and we had heard…read moreamazing things about Nobu Malibu when we lived there. So for our 21st anniversary we decided to celebrate with a 6pm reservation at Nobu Houston. Now I don't know if it's because it's attached to a mall, but we were pretty surprised how a a fine dining establishment with the reputation of Nobu had the ambience of a Cheesecake Factory. There were children everywhere. We counted 8 total and the restaurant was not busy. It seemed like most tables had their kids with them. Now we have no issue with kids coming to places like this, as long as they can behave like anyone else should at a fine dining restaurant. We were seated right next to a family that had a child about 3 years old who was screeching and never sat down. He was standing on the booth with chopsticks in hand like weapons even when his food came. His parents couldn't have cared less. On their phones, just ignoring him like we're at chuck-e-cheese. And no one from the staff said anything or asked us if we would like to move, knowing we were celebrating our anniversary. Could we have said something to them or the staff? Yes. But their table was inches from ours and we didn't want to engage in a confrontation when we were trying to enjoy one of our few evenings out together. Now to the important part- the service and food. The chopsticks were not the bamboo kind with the Nobu logo, these were the type you had to break apart and run against each other to shave off splinters. I ordered a dirty martini that wasn't to my liking (not dirty enough) and the server was awesome and fixed it right away. Our server was awesome. He saw a problem, and fixed it. And for that he individually gets 5 stars. The food was OK. We ordered the $140 per-person spring pre-fix menu. The fish was fresh. The beef was cooked well and tender but barely warm when we got it. The dessert was fine. It was a chocolate cake with whipped cream and a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream that wasn't made recently because had ice crystals in it. I used the restroom before I left and there were paper towels on the floor and the sink was a mess I know none of these things individually are a big deal. Heck, none of them are a big deal altogether- unless you just paid $409 for dinner, drinks, and tip. Did they ruin our anniversary? No. Do I feel like we wasted our money? Yes, absolutely. Ambiance- screaming kids, dirty bathroom. Food- tasted fine- but it's nothing special. It's regular food with a pretty presentation. Service- our server and the other servers that touched our table were we're great- but management should have recognized the screaming kid issue and rectified it. He seemed pretty busy talking to the pretty woman working at the host stand. When we walked in and when we left it felt like we were interrupting the newest workplace chisme. Years ago my husband and I both worked in fine dining and we were saying to each other how we would had our asses handed to us if we ever acted that casual around guests. And how we felt bad for the hostess because she was living the cliche of her manager hovering over her while she's just trying to do her job. Price- sooo not worth the money. We are the type that would spend double (and have) than what we spent had Nobu and walked away feeling we got our monies worth. Not this time. So if you don't mind dropping hundreds of dollars for a quick bite before you leave the mall with your kids- this may be the place for you. But if you're looking for something special worthy of celebrating a life event, you may want to look elsewhere.

We had such great experience at Akashi! They easily accommodated and reserved seating for our…read morelast-minute booking of 12, which was such a relief. Drinks and food came out quickly and everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was very attentive and consistently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. We were hosting out-of-town family, so it meant a lot that everyone had such a positive experience. So glad we chose this spot!

Major issue: No Happy Hours…read more We ordered at 3 pm, when "Lunch Specials" end and the Dinner prices begin. Hmrp! Food was standard sushi, roll, yada, yada. Service was great! Fast and friendly

What an Amazing lunch here at Kokoro in Downtown Houston!!…read moreGet Justin to serve you at Kokoro! Best Sushi Houston HANDS DI

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

Came in on a Sunday evening with my niece who's 2, everything was really great…read more The food and my drink took some time to come out, not sure why because it was really slow with about 9 people being here, with lots of crew. they offered me a coloring page for her, which was so nice of them, and it help lol! The food wasn't bad, but not great to the point that I would say delicious, Overall I'd go back and try more items.

I've been going to The Fish in Midtown for over a decade. Although the restaurant is not as busy as…read morethey used to be, they have never failed to impress me. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The service here is always amazing and consistent, and the same goes for their delicious food. Every time I go here, I always have to get the Dynamite Shrimps. They're so flavor-packed and have just the right amount of spiciness, the perfect amount for an appetizer. The Grilled Salmon is my go-to entree; the brussel sprouts that come with it are perfectly seasoned, crispy, and delicious. Instead of the arugula salad that comes with it, I like to substitute it for white rice. I also recently tried their Salt and Pepper Catfish, which was also perfectly seasoned and crispy. I didn't order these during my last visit, but some of my other favorite dishes include their Blue Crab Fried Rice, BBQ Short Ribs, Volcano Roll, and many more.

Loved the food here! The fish is super fresh and high quality and even the non-sushi menu items had…read moregreat flavors and were well executed. I got the pan daiquiri as my drink to start and my friend got the herbed lavender lemonade. For food we shared the hamachi crudo, the chutoro nigri, the kanpachi nigiri, the A5 tartare, the kani handroll, The kinoko yasaimono, and the hot scallop dish to share. The pan daiquiri was SO good. The smokiness from the mezcal hits you first and then the sweet and creamy after taste takes over. It was so well mixed and I would highly recommend trying this if you are a mezcal lover like me. (9/10) The herbed lavender lemonade was too tangy and sweet for my liking. The lavender flavor get lost in the drink. It tasted like a typical lemonade, nothing special. (5/10) The hamachi crudo was so fresh and I really enjoyed the sweet and tangy broth. I'm not sure I would call it tom kha broth but it tasted good regardless and paired well with the tomatoes. (7.5/10) The chutoro nigiri was SO buttery and melt in your mouth delicious. I would definitely get this again. (8.8/10) The kanpachi nigiri was fresh and I enjoyed the sauce paired with it. It was my first time trying amberjack and I liked it. (7/10) The A5 tartare was super unique and well seasoned. There was plenty of tartare compared to the amount of milk bread you are given to eat it with. The uni, caviar, pate and waygu all mixed together was a decadent combination full of flavor. My only note was the contrast in temperatures that I did not love, the tartare came cold while the milk bread was warm. Overall, a very luxurious and tasty dish. (8/10) The kani handroll surpassed my expectations. Typically I don't go for crab first, but I did enjoy the flavors paired with the crab and the hand roll was well filled. (7.8/10) The kinoko roll (king trumpet mushroom roll) really surprised me. I was weary about getting this roll because I normally don't opt for vegan options, but this king mushroom was so well prepared and the sauce was so delicious that dare I say that I enjoyed this more than some of the fish/meat sushi rolls I've had in the past. (8/10) The hot scallop dish was one of the best bites of the night. The scallop was perfectly charred and cooked and the creamy polenta base with the umami salmon roe, with the fried red cabbage to add texture was amazing. I would definitely order this again. (9/10) Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Aiko and the food surpassed my expectations. I loved everything I tried and do want to come back to try more. The service was quick and helpful with the menu. Parking can be a bit tricky, but there are some free street parking spots around the plaza. The ambiance is definitely upscale and classy. It's a great place for a date! My only complaint was that I made a reservation for 2 at least a week in advance and upon arrival, though they had plenty of open tables, we were seated at the opposite end of a table that was already occupied. We were close enough to hear their entire conversation throughout dinner, and I just thought it was an odd experience because that had never happened to me before. Though it did not hinder me from enjoying the food I would have preferred to be seated at our own table.

I thought Aiko delivered a really memorable meal. Overall I'm giving this place 5 stars -- the…read morequality of the fish and the execution were excellent -- though personally I did find the progression of courses a little rich toward the end. For context, Aiko is part of the same group as Doko (their sushi omakase concept) and Handies Douzo (their handroll-focused restaurant), and you can definitely see the overlap in technique and flavor profiles across the restaurants. We went for the Valentine's omakase menu. The meal started with the Oyster Duo. One had a yuzu granita and aguachile that was bright and refreshing, while the other had a roasted onion soubise with smoked trout roe that leaned richer and more savory. Nice contrast between the two. One of my favorite early dishes was the chilled zaru soba. The buckwheat noodles had a great chewy texture and the mentsuyu broth was light and refreshing with mirin, mushroom, and seaweed notes. It was a really nice palate reset. The smoked ocean trout sashimi (masu) was another standout. It had garlic aioli on top with oil and black pepper, and the tomato added a crunchy brightness that balanced the richness of the fish. It's a simple combination but worked surprisingly well. The temaki course was excellent. The snow crab handroll had this creamy mayo texture with chili and crunchy shallots, and you can tell they roast the seaweed sheets right before serving because the nori had an incredible crunch -- honestly some of the best texture I've had in a handroll. It reminded me a lot of the style they do at Handies. For the hirame crudo with pomegranate and shiso, the flavor was good but a bit more subtle. I think the pistachio really helps that dish; without enough of it the flavors felt a little muted. I know pomegranate and pistachio is a common flavor pairing for middle eastern cuisines. My partner has a tree nut allergy so they removed it for both of us. The wagyu fat rice was very indulgent. The first thing you taste is the wagyu fat, but the fried shallots and other crunchy elements help balance it out. The sauce reminded me a lot of something you'd get at Doko -- rich but very satisfying. Adding fried rice in between fish courses was an interesting choice from the chef, but I think Aiko aims to be more western fusion than a traditional Japanese omakase. The tuna trio was fantastic. The chutoro with negidare (garlic, sesame oil, scallion) was probably my favorite bite of the night -- super flavorful and perfectly balanced. The foie gras course leaned sweet and savory, almost like an eel sauce flavor with some crunch on top. Delicious, but by this point in the progression I was definitely feeling the richness of the meal. Dessert was a milk tea tiramisu that I thought was really interesting. The mascarpone layer had a tartness to it -- almost like there might be a little sour cream mixed in -- and one layer had a subtle salty note that balanced the sweetness. Overall, the food quality was excellent and the fish was clearly very fresh. My only minor critique is that the progression of courses skewed a bit rich for my personal preference, especially in the second half of the meal. That said, every dish was thoughtfully executed and there were some truly standout bites. If you enjoy creative omakase with some richer flavor profiles, Aiko is definitely worth trying.

So happy we found this Woodlands location..we moved up this way from Katy and missed Phat Eatery a…read morelot!! One the most authentic Asian cuisine places I've found in Texas since my travels through Asia!!

I had very high expectations for this restaurant after seeing all of the positive reviews online…read moreand learning that it had been recognized by the James Beard Foundation. I genuinely wanted to give this place five stars, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing overall. When we first arrived, there was nobody at the front to greet or seat us, and we waited several minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Service started off decent enough, but once our food arrived, it felt like we were completely forgotten. Nobody checked on our table afterward, we never received water refills, and our server was essentially unavailable for the rest of the meal. We were also seated next to an extremely loud party that was yelling throughout dinner. We wanted to request another table because it was disrupting the experience, but our server never returned to our section, so we never had the opportunity to ask. For a restaurant that presents itself as high caliber, I was surprised that management allowed such a disruptive atmosphere to continue. As for the food, the BBQ Pork Buns and Siu Mai were both very good. The award-winning Beef Rendang was easily the highlight of the meal and the best dish we ordered. Unfortunately, the Mee Goreng and Malaysian Fried Rice were major disappointments. Both dishes had an unpleasant smell and lacked flavor or seasoning, making them very unappetizing. Another issue was finding a bug on our table during dinner. I understand things can happen, but combined with everything else, it added to an already frustrating experience. We even wanted additional napkins, but again, our server never came back to check on us. Eventually, we became so frustrated waiting for service that we got up and paid the bill ourselves. Ironically, that was the moment our server finally reappeared. To make matters worse, gratuity appeared to already be added to the bill, which honestly did not feel deserved given the level of service we received. Overall, the BBQ Pork Buns and Beef Rendang were the only parts of the experience that saved the meal for us. It's disappointing because the restaurant itself is beautifully designed and has a great ambiance, which made us even more excited to try it. Unfortunately, the poor service and inconsistent food quality overshadowed what could have been a much better dining experience.

Went in late and sat at the bar. Everything was delicious. The spicy chicken ramen was everything…read moreand the egg was the cherry on top. Definitely going back. The ambiance was nice and had dim lighting with good late night vibes. The mike was delicious and was so Smokey definitely going to get again. #AAPImonth #AsianamerIcanandPacificIslandermonth

8/10 On my journey to find my new Ramen spots in Houston and…read moreI would definitely keep this on the list. The broth had a really nice kick to it. It was flavorful with a balanced spice level that builds as you eat, but it is not overwhelming. I also appreciated that they offer extra spice on the side if you want to turn up the heat, which I did not need, but it is nice to have the option. The seasoned egg was definitely a highlight. It was perfectly cooked with that soft, jammy center and well marinated flavor. It is always a good sign when the egg is done right. The only thing I would tweak next time is the protein choice. The chicken itself was a little on the bland side compared to how bold the broth was. It was not bad, just did not stand out. I would probably try the chashu next time for a richer bite. Is it the best ramen I have ever had? No. Is it good? Absolutely. It is a dependable spot with quality ingredients and solid flavor, and I would definitely come back again. Perfect for when you are craving a comforting bowl in The Heights.

The food and hospitality is on point every time.. fresh ready and happy. The restaurant is always…read moreclean and the staff always are happy

The service was a little slow but good. Skylar, my serves, was friendly and kind. The food overall…read morewas good. The squid was a little tough but the flavor was good. The California roll caught me by surprise. Very flavorful. The yakisoba was a little too salty but flavorful.