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    Sushi By Hidden

    4.6 (158 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSushi Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Scallop
    Nynechia A.

    This was an awesome experience. My date booked the evening and the food and service was exceptional. Tyson and another gentlemen took care of us. We ate 10 courses and had two bottles of sake. I would be lying if I said I remembered the names. That's how much fun we were having. The scallop was so delicious as was everything else. Run don't walk for a one of a kind experience.

    Hirame
    Vinson D.

    I visited Sushi by Hidden for their $75 per-person omakase The food itself was the highlight. Out of the 13 courses, the Chutoro, Hotate, and Engawa stood out as my favorites, each one incredibly flavorful with textures and toppings that really elevated the bite. When the fish was good, it was really good. However, the overall experience felt rushed. We were in and out in about 35-40 minutes, which made the meal feel more transactional than immersive. Additionally, service and performance were virtually non-existent. There wasn't much interaction, explanation, or anything particularly memorable from the staff. If you're strictly after solid sushi at a relatively approachable omakase price, it delivers. But if you're looking for a more engaging or thoughtful dining experience, this might fall short.

    Kristin J.

    This place was incredible! The fish was so fresh and I love how they do a chef's choice menu. My favourite was flounders fin (Hirame). The staff were so friendly! I also love the location and ambiance. I wish it were a longer time though, since it is super quick about 30 minutes. I do like the convenience, but wish it were a bit longer to really enjoy each piece.

    Akami
    Huong N.

    A more intimate, but quick, omakase experience that was honestly well worth the price ($65 for a 12 course) and you can order more from the à la carte menu. When you arrive, someone will meet you in the lobby/waiting area and you'll be seated right at your reservation time. There are only 10 seats, but our reservation time only had a total of 4 people, which can make it a little awkward but either way, the food was amazing! The chef and staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable though! My absolute favorite was "hamachi" but honestly, everything was absolutely delicious. Definitely will come back again!

    Vanessa Z.

    We have returned to Sushi by Hidden over and over again due to their creative menu, impeccable service, and overall amazing experience! We are impressed every single time and absolutely love the flavor pairing and techniques that the chefs have mastered. Because dinner only takes 45 minutes, we always enjoy going nearby for dessert afterwards since there are some fun dessert and beverage options nearby in Rice Village! Can't wait to come back!

    Ogechi O.

    This cozy sushi spot is nestled in rice university. I came for the dinner omakase and was not disappointed. I loved how each reservation was just for your party. It felt like we rented out the place. They offer byob and chilled our bottle of wine. The omakase experience was 45 minutes so I felt a little rushed, but the service was still good. The restaurant has a picture worthy entrance and they play great music.

    Jennifer N.

    When you first walk in, it appears like a posh art gallery with tons of pictures of NFTs and dangling flowers from the ceiling. Then a hidden door opens and you step into a small room, with 10 seats at a counter. There, you meet the chef, who introduces you to the 12-course menu. He explains each fish and flavor and how to properly enjoy the meal, such as eating with your fingers rather than chopsticks and flipping the fish so you taste the fish and seasonings first. After that, you have the option to try some of their a la carte options. In summary, truly a well-done experience. The meal is quick, no more than 30 minutes, and while the portions are small, it leaves you satisfied but not too full, and with just enough room for dessert. I had their yuzu harmony mocktail, which really paired well with all the dishes. Each dish was a different type of fish with a different type of seasoning. They specialize in dry aged fish, so each piece was tender, no fishy taste, that melted in your mouth. Even for not being a big fish person, each bite was delicious. The different seasonings they used worked well, with a range of spicy and savory, while also adding interesting textures and crisp to the bites. I wouldn't be able to tell you which was my favorite dish. The chutoro sashimi and the scallop foie of the a la carte menu were also fantastic. The service was great, truly what you would expect in a restaurant that only sits 10 at a time. It was a very personalized experience. And for the price of $60 per person for the set, it's worth it. Our bill ended up on the higher side ($600+ for 6) due to drinks and al la carte, but overall, was very impressed. Will definitely need to be back!

    Ashley W.

    This is a really cool concept! You have to reserve your spot in advance, and each group there are six people. Make sure you're on time, because they start right on time and there are usually groups right after you. I like how the entryway looks like a art museum. And then the door is hidden behind a painting. She is really knowledgeable about what type of fish and what flavors complemented it well. I thought the timing of each dish was nice, and not too rushed. There were a lot of fish that I tried that I have never even heard of before. I like how there were many different textures in each dish. They pay meticulous attention to the plating and making it look nice. This is a really great value. It seemed like a personal experience, even though there are a few other people in the room with you! Parking is a little hard to find, there is some parallel parking in the nearby streets.

    Jennifer N.

    This sushi Omakase that is very affordable is also hidden which definitely gives off exclusive private vibes. The setting is very intimate with a maximum of 12 people I think being seated at a time and it's very important to book reservations in advance. We were absolutely in love with every sushi and Nigiri piece that came out. The chefs were very entertaining and interacted with us the whole time! The only thing to keep in mind is that they have a very strict time limit, and so it can feel a little rushed at times, however the food and the sake makes up for that. It was a great day experience and I really recommend !

    Eina D.

    Want an omakase, but don't have 2.5 hours to dedicate to it? This place is perfect! The service was quick, but it wasn't overwhelming. I felt there was an appropriate amount of time between courses so I didn't feel rushed. The chefs were not as engaging, due to the time crunch, but I love that they still made light conversation. The nigiris were creative with heavy influence from Vietnamese or Mexican flavors and I appreciated that each piece had a unique and appetizing smell. We had 13 courses with 2 extra pieces. -Masu: Fatty and acidic. -Chawanmushi: The crab brings the most flavor, the soup is acidic, and there was a good, sweet crunch. -Akami: Mediterranean inspired with basil and pesto, and surprisingly, it works! -Scallop: Pungent smell, strong wasabi kick, but I liked the creativity of the condensed milk sauce with rice crispy topping. -Sagoshi: Mexican inspired with aguachile, -Shima aji: One of the best pieces. It had a good shiso flavor and the fish was so tender. -Hirami: Acidic and tart, although the crisp provides a nice crunchy texture. -Engawa: This was a standout. It was so rich and buttery with a good crunch from the fried anchovy, and it came out warm. -Hamachi: Vietnamese inspired with fish sauce, mango, and fried shallots. -Sake: Their take on lox. I was pleasantly surprised by its toned down smokiness. -Chutoro: Another standout. It was so fatty, but the ginger mellowed it out. -Chilean sea bass: This was my least favorite. It was too salty and the fish was overcooked. A la carte: -Engawa truffle: It was very rich with a strong truffle smell. Perfect end-of-the-meal bite -Scallop foie: This was disappointing. The scallop had no flavor and there was no contrast to the richness of the foie. It could've used some wasabi salt or even some sweetness or acid to brighten it. Overall, had an excellent experience. Parking on the street was easy. The lobby had all kinds of art displayed on the wall, although I wish there was seating. There's a small bar in the hallway to finish your drink. The waitress was hilarious. She kept pouring our sake shots and was so fun to converse with. Would definitely come back for an express omakase experience!

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    Mendy L.

    Staff is always nice. Seating for 12 guests & bonus seats the cocktail area. Good sushi for the price! Only 12 courses but you're able to add on more under the time limit of 30 minutes.

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    Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because this was my favorite meal of 2024 so far. --- --- --- It was the wife's birthday and she was close to declaring that she didn't want to do anything at all, which would been a real bummer. Fortunately, she got really into researching the best Omakase spot, and the place she landed on was Sushi By Hidden. They offered it for lunch and for significantly cheaper than any other place, while not sacrificing quality, according to reviewers. Spoiler alert: The reviewers were correct. Quality was not sacrificed. As we walked in (FYI, the lobby looks like an art gallery, not a restaurant), someone was there to greeted us by name. It turned out, we were the only people there for Omakase on a Tuesday afternoon. We had two seats in the middle of the bar, which had about 8-10 seats in total. We were quickly greeted by the chef and offered a free cocktail as a birthday present. We both ordered the mango option, which was the perfect thing to pair with our sushi. The omakase itself had 11 servings. My plan was to rate each one individually, but it turns out, I can do this very efficiently: All 11 items were 5-stars. If you ask me what my favorite one was, my answer is: all of them. Legitimately, every bite was special in its own way. I wouldn't change a thing about the experience. We also added on a Patty Melt at the end of the experience, and no surprise, it was also amazing. The way they keep the costs down is that they really do limit you to 30 minutes. As soon as we were done with our last course, there were multiple subtle reminders (in a nice way) along the lines of "you don't have to go home but you can't stay here". We're only a few months into the year, but it's going to take something really special to dethrone Sushi by Hidden as the best food experience of 2024.

    Annie N.

    I've been to Sushi by Hidden twice and it's been a great experience every time. It's a quick affordably-priced 45 min omakase in Rice Village. Even though time is short, the sushi chefs take their time in explaining what we're getting and they're all fun and personable. My cousins and I had a great time. I can't remember everything we had. I will say the innovation in flavors was amazing. There were infusions of Tom yum flavoring, even pizza essence that somehow worked so well with the nigiri. I will definitely keep coming back to see what else they come up with in their omakase menu.

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    Aiko - Mochi Dessert

    Aiko

    4.5(337 reviews)
    4.1 miSixth Ward
    Locally owned & operated
    Free parking

    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.

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    Himari

    Himari

    4.3(116 reviews)
    6.8 miOak Forest/Garden Oaks
    $$

    Arrived at Himari today and really did have a great experience! It is a small setting but it left a…read morebig impression! Sat at the bar and ordered hot saki and sparkling white wine as an added kick( both were great by the way), and then for starters we got a crispy tuna roll, which was very good, ( tuna on a bed of fried rice cake cut into rectangles , with chives and trimmings on top) order of the chicken karage , that was fried to perfection, spicy / juicy goodness and everything you want from fried chicken!, and lastly got the nigiri sampler with premium pieces of very fresh , melt in you mouth sushi! And all of this was available at happy hour prices because we got there before 5, except for the chicken karage and sparkling wine! Service was also STELLAR! I will be back for sure!!!

    There's seating outdoors, inside at the sushi bar, tables, and more seating upstairs. I noticed…read morethat they used machines to give proportionate amount of rice for the nigiri and rolls. This is nice to have consistent amounts of rice for each dish. I do wonder if this would make service slow or not because it did take awhile to get our food. There were a lot of to go orders and the way they package the items looked top tier. I did see they had a reasonable price for omakase for 2 ($95). This alone I think is worth trying this place out. However, I was not hungry enough for their omakase. I don't know if the machine played a roll in it but the seaweed was a bit soft and got stuck onto the dish. This made the quality of the rolls disappointing. The fish tasted fresh but I think the flavors and ingredients overpowered the fish. I would have liked ingredients that would elevate the fish and make it stand out as the highlight of the rolls. However, I thought they did a good job with presentation in each dish. I tried the rainbow row and that was a bit hard to eat because the seaweed got stuck onto the wooden board. I also thought the menu didn't reflect all of the ingredients that were inside of the rolls. They list the main stuff but not everything else. For example, I noticed that there was asparagus inside of the rainbow row but it isn't listed. For that reason I'd give it 3 stars. I wouldn't order this again. The next item I tried was the yuzu kissed and this was my favorite out of everything I've tried. I do think that it was missing something that would balance out the citrusy flavor but nevertheless it was still tasty as long as you don't douse the fish in the sauce, 5 stars. I also tried the Wagyu pitchfork and I think something that would've made this taste better would be a sauce maybe like an eel sauce. This would also get 3 stars for me. The spicy tuna roll was 3 stars for me and it was more so of the texture of the tuna. The tuna felt like it was stuffed in the roll and was like a soggy texture. Some of the tuna fell out as I was eating it and it also made the seaweed wrap around it a bit moist. I think if you go here you definitely should get the sashimi that way you could actually taste the quality of the fish. I tried the medium tuna and fatty and these were actually what I would expect from a place like this. The quality was there but the other items didn't hit the mark for me. The other item I tried was the Japanese scallop and the scallop was tasty and had that smooth buttery texture. The seaweed again kind of ruined the scallop for me. It felt like the scallop was shoved into the roll and was all soft and squishy when I picked it up.

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    Chef Eber recommended

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    Katami - Osaka Decadent roll

    Katami

    4.6(303 reviews)
    3.0 miMontrose
    $$$

    At Katami, the flavors arrive like fragments of memory before they become a whole sentence. This is…read morethe strange pleasure (and occasional frustration) of fine dining when you cook enough yourself to recognize the building blocks. You spend half the meal trying to identify each note before the dish moves past analysis and settles into feeling. The shrimp toast came first, and it read almost plainly at first bite: cultured tang from crème fraîche, sweet fruit, the faint richness of butter soaking into impossibly thin milk bread. A small herb scattered on top sharpened everything just enough. Then the caviar arrived not as luxury punctuation but as structure, binding the sourness and sweetness into something quieter and more deliberate. At home, these flavors would sit beside one another. Here, they dissolved into each other. Several dishes moved unmistakably toward Vietnamese flavors without ever becoming literal reproductions. The branzino tempura carried the familiar push and pull of nước mắm and sugar, maybe shrimp paste somewhere underneath, though softened into something more restrained. A brown sauce alongside it tasted almost startlingly recognizable: peanut butter, grainy sugar, the kind of sweet-savory depth that recalls satay sauce made in a home kitchen. The flavors are not hidden exactly, but compressed. In home cooking, especially in Southeast Asian food, flavor often announces itself clearly: fish sauce is fish sauce, herbs remain bright and separate, sugar lands directly on the palate. At Katami, those same references are blurred at the edges. Sometimes the dishes communicated more through texture than taste. The rockfish, paired with yuzu kosho, had a peppery structure that lingered longer than the citrus itself. The sakura salmon tasted like a spring time promenade, cherry blossom petals scattering in the bright, breezy sky. Overall, I recommend this sushi spot for a contemporary perspective on fine dining sushi. I was surprised to see other cuisines blended in compared to restaurants that are distinctly Japanese. Katami focuses on a story with each individual course, instead of all the plates flowing together. Each dish has a start and finish, it felt like reading a book compiled of mini poems!

    The ambiance is nice, and our server was excellent--very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful…read morethroughout the meal. The fish quality is solid, which is expected given that this restaurant is priced higher than most sushi spots. That said, the dishes felt a bit one-dimensional. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out or felt memorable. It seemed like the menu played things too safe, and we never had a moment where we thought, "this is what makes this place special." One disappointing moment was with a food runner. My sister has a severe shellfish allergy, and when she called him back--just once--to double-check potential contamination, he rolled his eyes before responding. That reaction was pretty surprising and not appropriate, especially given the seriousness of food allergies. Overall, the sushi is decent and the fish quality is good, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.

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    Handies Douzo

    Handies Douzo

    4.6(500 reviews)
    4.5 miThe Heights
    $$

    Been to both the Heights and Montrose locations regularly and Handies is easily my favorite go-to…read morehandroll spot in the city. The selection is great across the board, I genuinely enjoy every hand roll I've had, and you really can't go wrong with any of the sets. The crudo is always a hit too. What I love most is how approachable it is - from the vibe inside to even the food itself. It works just as well for a quick but really good meal as it does for stopping in to grab a hand roll or two between errands or before heading somewhere else. Consistently high quality without feeling overly serious or complicated. Service is always on top of it, the experience is efficient without feeling rushed, and it's one of those spots that stays in regular rotation no matter how many new places pop up around the city.

    Handies Douzo is easily one of the first places I will recommend when in Houston. Their handrolls…read moreare unmatched, and the crudos are just as good. It's a great spot to enjoy high-quality sushi without the price tag of an upscale restaurant. The staff are always warm and welcoming, and the all-bar seating creates a lively, interactive dining experience. I usually order a 3-handroll set, add a hamachi handroll at the end, and share the chutoro sashimi. The chutoro just melts in your mouth, and each handroll is thoughtfully balanced with great flavor combinations. It's always a reliable place to go to and can serve as a quick bite when I'm indecisive on where to eat. That being said, it gets pretty busy during dinner time, so I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

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    Inside vibe

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    Tins

    4.9(51 reviews)
    4.2 miThe Heights

    We went to TINS on Friday for my birthday. We love going to an Omakase, but this is more. This is…read morean experience. Chef Sky puts all of his passion into this 14 course adventure. Each bite is elevated and delicious. We wanted to eat slow and enjoy each bite, but each was better than the last and so hard to eat slow! We were anticipating each piece! We loved the addition of laksa and his Malaysian influence. It was so hard to pick a favorite. The sake FLOWS! It's truly unlimited. We had so much fun. The interior is vibe in itself. If you go for the 8 o'clock seating, they do karaoke after and I can only imagine how fun that it since Chef Sky is so fun. He shared so much knowledge and was just so much fun to talk to as well. We finished our meal and stayed another 40 minutes talk to Chef and enjoying the sake. It really is more than just sushi. You will not find wasabi and soy sauce anywhere. Each of the sauces elevates each bite you take and compliments it so well. Here's what we enjoyed: 1.Madai (jalapeño dressing ) 2.Hickory smoke sichimi salmon ( crunchy garlic and sweet & sour sauce ) 3.Scallop with sesame oil , truffle salt , fried garlic , ponzu and mint leaf ) 4.Malaysian curry laksa 5.Tuna (Spain ) mango salsa make with tom yum sauce 6.Kanpachi (Hawaii ) truffle oil , Himalayan salt & lemon zest 7.King salmon (New Zealand ) seared with yuzu miso and Malaysian crunchy fried anchovy 8. Santa Barbara uni shooter 9. Founder (repulic of Korea) homemade pepper sauce 10. Seared escolar with pork floss 11. Toro with creamy cilantro lime sauce with kizami wasabi 12 . Hamachi with Malaysian style sweet garlic sauce 13. Unagi with old granny spice and yuzu salt 14. mango crepes cake

    Tins is, without a doubt, the best omakase like experience I've ever had. Every course flowed…read moreseamlessly into the next, each dish complementing the last in a way that felt intentional and artful. Honestly--hands down better than Uchi. The atmosphere was amazing. Chef Sky was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly entertaining. You can tell he loves what he does, and it makes the whole experience that much better. If you enjoy sake, do yourself a favor and catch a ride there and back. The bottomless sake is no joke and pairs perfectly with every dish! And whatever you do, don't miss karaoke after the 8pm seating. It was an absolute blast. By the end of the night, everyone--complete strangers when we walked in--felt like instant friends while singing our hearts out. I've definitely found my new favorite date night / family night / any-night spot. Cannot recommend Tins enough!

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    Tins - Unlimited sake

    Unlimited sake

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    Kata Robata - Texas Wagyu Katsu Sando

    Kata Robata

    4.3(2.3k reviews)
    1.1 miUpper Kirby
    $$$

    Nut allergy friendly - The lunch ramen is still safe! As is most of the menu I believe…read more Parking: Actually quite difficult in the small strip mall lot. Gets very busy during lunch and you might have to wait for someone to come out. Yep, they're all here for Kata. Time to Entree: 7 Minutes We arrived at 1PM on a Friday afternoon without a reservation and got quoted a 20 minute wait for 2 people. That ended up being around 9 minutes wait. Service for the lunch tonkatsu ramen was quick and efficient. The ramen is just as great as I remember. The pork tonkatsu is flame seared and has an excellent charred flavor, very different than normal tonkatsu pork but still melts in your mouth. The broth is flavorful and ginger-forward, but not too salty to where it's overpowering. Great portions of noodles that makes for a satisfying lunch. Kata's ramen still bats for the top 5 in Houston in my book. Always happy to make it back for their lunch when I've got the time.

    The food tasted good but nothing was new or exciting. The service was terrible... our waitress…read more(Karen?) was really slow.. also my friend waited almost 45 minutes for a glass of wine. She clearly forgot to ring it in and then brought us the check. We then asked for the glass of wine and she brought it with a revised check. We also never saw a manager during our visit. At the end, we were charged 20% gratuity for a group of 7... seemed strange. Not saying we wouldn't have tipped that but it didn't sit well knowing the service was so bad.

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    Kata Robata - Lunch nigiri.

    Lunch nigiri.

    Kata Robata - Okinawa Sun - strong AF

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    Okinawa Sun - strong AF

    Ume Sushi

    Ume Sushi

    4.6(219 reviews)
    4.7 miThe Heights

    I can't believe there isn't more buzz around this place--we were able to get an 8pm NYE reservation…read morefor 2 less than 48 hours in advance. Ume deserves to be considered among Houston's heavy-hitters of Sushi. Hands-down, their food is comparable to that of places like Uchi and Kata at a slightly lower (maybe?) price point. Ume's nigiri takes the cake as my favorite in the city. We were blown away with the quality of ingredients and unique flavor profile in every single piece of nigiri across the standard and deluxe offerings of the chef's choice plates, Wagyu, and specials. I also want to take a moment to recognize the outstanding experience provided by our server, Scott. Beyond demonstrating his thorough understanding of their menu and sushi, broadly, with exceptional recommendations and knowledgeable insights, he consistently went the extra mile to help make our dinner special.

    Really good sushi. We went on a Sunday night and it was pretty empty. Maybe one or two other…read morediners. The good news it was quiet. The bad news is that things come out too fast, other than the cocktails we ordered first, which showed up after the first course did. I find that a bit irritating. I guess maybe their bar/drinks person went home. But still, a great place in the Heights area. Great fresh sushi, imaginative cocktails and pleasant staff. Will go back when we are in the area

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    Ume Sushi - A5 wagyu beef toban yaki

    A5 wagyu beef toban yaki

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    Ume Symphony Cocktail

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