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Tokyo Bowl

4.0 (253 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Oscar
L R.

I have tried sushi all over the world. This is my favorite spot! Try the Vinegar Mussels

The CiCi roll!  Just awesome! 12.00 on the happy hour menu
brian f.

I love this place so much. Been coming here since about 2000. Happy hour until 5pm. Get a CiCi roll and the hamachi Kama

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Goldie O.

Came here for lunch Thursday afternoon with co-workers. I ordered the pork egg rolls and the Harikari rolls. I enjoyed the egg rolls as they came out hot and fresh and had a nice crisp to it. The meat inside was good but could've had just a tad but more seasoning for me. My Harikari roll was pretty good too. I forgot to ask to leave off the avacado so that was my bad but the their version of spicy mayo (which was pretty darn spicy) took the roll up a notch.

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Emy A.

This is our favorite sushi restaurant in Clear Lake. Their food is so good and servers are friendly and efficient. We no longer live in Clear Lake, but we make it a point to eat there when we are in town.

Oscar roll and Cajun tuna sushimi
Estefania T.

Service was lovely, although sushi was falling apart a good bit and I thought it was alright for the price. Tuna was expensive almost $5 for those two small pieces. Overall a little overpriced, ended up being $25 total for the roll and tuna.

Tokyo Night Roll + 3-pc salmon (sake) sashimi
Joanna T.

Came here right after the tropical storm hit. I was honestly surprised that this place was even open considering, but I'm glad that they were. Came here last minute after deciding I wanted sashimi and they sat us relatively quickly. I've been here before, but it was awhile back since. We ordered quickly since we knew what we wanted and we were straight to the point. I got the Tokyo night roll and salmon sashimi. My sister ordered the miso soup, rainbow roll, and salmon sashimi as well. The salmon sashimi was fatty and tender, just how I like it. Dip it with a bit of Wasabi and soy sauce- and it is pure bliss on your taste buds. The Tokyo night roll was beautifully made and surprisingly spicy! I've had spicy salmon before and they were never truly spicy, but this definitely had a kick. It was a pleasant surprise because I do expect spicy salmon to be, well.. spicy! And it definitely was. It was clearing up my sinuses that's for sure. I really enjoyed it though. It had salmon, spicy salmon, and tuna for the raw fish and avocado. It all came together deliciously and I enjoyed it very much. Probably my go-to roll now for when I come back. Nonetheless, this place did not disappoint and satisfied my sushi craving for sure. It wasn't too terribly expensive either. I highly recommend this place to anyone in need of some great sushi!

CiCi Roll (left), Fuji Roll (right)--its got Fuji apple inside. Mmmm.
Steven T.

I've been coming to Tokyo Bowl for over a decade now, and much hasn't changed--which I'm totally content with. To summarize, Tokyo Bowl has some crazy bang for buck when it comes to their sushi rolls/maki/speciality rolls. The flavor is quite amazing and needs little to no soy sauce. Not into raw? They've got plenty of cooked options, too (even rolls). Continue for more details: Outside of sushi, their cooked menu seems a little underwhelming, but when you have banging sushi, naturally everything else kinda pales in comparison. Their menu Includes a selection of Bento boxes, tempura, fried rice, yakisoba, and donburi (rice bowls). Nigiri options are quite expensive compared to neighboring restaurants. You're looking at $3/pc on average. If I ever go again, I'll make sure to give my 2-cents on their nigiri and sashimi. Atmosphere and Service: The restaurant has a really cool wall of fame. Most portraits are of celebrities and astronauts that have dined with them--autographed, of course. The place is small and the same goes for their sushi bar. It's got a dark and romantic atmosphere, but the layout and tables are usually crammed pretty tight together to accommodate more customers. Tonight, however, due to COVID, tables seemed properly spaced apart. Service was quick and check-ins with our server were frequent. Water was replenished. Good overall experience. It seems they work more as a team rather than relying solely on one server, so that helps. COVID: Tokyo Bowl was strictly takeout during the early stages of COVID and must have resumed their dine in experience around the beginning of June. I have no news on what their plans are now with the "resurgence." Hand sanitizer is provided. Servers wear masks. Patrons are asked to keep their mask on unless eating. Recommendations: 1.) Chips Loin (Sushi Roll) - I absolutely cannot go without getting this roll. For me, this is the roll that put Tokyo Bowl on the map. Again, serious bang for buck. In comparison to it's more extravagant brothers with colorful toppings, it falls more on the simple side. It's got a great crunchy texture and a nice tang from the spicy, creamy mustard drizzled over the top. The pieces are cut thin and the roll is a bit fragile, so pick it up using chopsticks pointing vertically downward rather than from the side. I recommend little to no soy sauce for this bad boy. 2.) CiCi Roll (Sushi Roll) - Like something a little more raw? Fewer crunchies, more fish. I believe they use a tuna tar tar on top of the roll. 3.) Unagi don / Unaju don - A cooked option. Freshwater eel over a bed of rice. Lots of it. Eel sauce is something like a thick teriyaki sauce.

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We went there for my mother-in-law's birthday. Everything was great service and food. Very nice people.

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Get the Fuji Roll. Everything else is good, but the Fuji Roll my all-time fav roll anywhere. It's unique.

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Very Fresh & Tasty! Attentive Waitstaff. Clean Atmosphere. I will eat here again & again.

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Friendly, with fresh food served everytime! It is kept very clean and at a cool temperature.

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My family and I love Tokyo Bowl! The food is great! We missed it during the renovation and are very happy to have it back.

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Great Japanese food and the service is always fantastic! My go-to eating spot when I'm in Clear Lake!

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Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori

Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori

4.5(401 reviews)
20.1 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
•$$
Locally owned & operated
Speaks Spanish

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

Used to love this place, my downtown staple for sushi. I can't recommend this place less…read more On their website and on Google it says they close at nine, understanding this and knowing I would have to order and eat fast, I showed up at 8:30 for a quick dinner downtown. Upon arrival, I was told that I could not sit at the sushi bar and eat. If I wanted to order I had to go sit in the common area of this dining hall. After this discussion, I said fine and asked for a menu. They then told me I had to get up and order at the register and view the menu glued to the counter. They took the order of a couple who sat down maybe 2 minutes before me in front of me. I will never come back to this place. They seem to be the last man standing in this dining hall, and with this kind of customer service, they won't last much longer. It's a shame because I love the food and I am a regular at handies and aiko as well. Won't be back to any of them.

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Aiko - Mochi Dessert

Aiko

4.5(358 reviews)
21.1 mi•Sixth Ward
Locally owned & operated
Free parking

Went to Aiko for dinner during Restaurant Week, and this was easily one of the best meals I've ever…read morehad. For $55, you get four courses, with the option to add dessert for another $10. The vibe was moody and lightly lit, and the restaurant was busy with people celebrating. I ordered the sunomono, maguro crudo, salmon and king crab hand roll, and signature nigiri. The hand rolls were probably the best thing I've ever had, I even ordered an additional spicy tuna hand roll because I wasn't ready for them to be over. My sister even ordered another flight of nigiri because it was so phenomenal. To finish, I ordered the ube sponge cake, which was the perfect little treat to end the night. Seriously, I'll be dreaming about this meal. If I'm back in Houston, I'll definitely be coming back!

Finally got a chance to try Aiko! They also offered $25 HRW 3-meal course w/ $6 add-on for a small…read moredessert bite for lunch. Service was excellent. Love the decor; super chic. There were lots of rubber ducks scattered everywhere lol. Ordered a carajillo and the drink tasted GREAT! On the other hand... I sipped from each of my friends' ube espresso martini (did not taste the same between both drinks, bartender might have poured too much alcohol; couldn't appreciate any ube flavor). Not a fan of that drink (2.5 stars or less). HRW order - 1st: sunomono (cucumber) - 2nd: hotate crudo (delicious scallops!!) - 3rd: spicy tuna & sake handrolls - dessert add-on: matcha mochi (ok, can skip this) Other foods ordered: - karaage: chicken was well made, lots of flavor - sashimi (3pc): saketoro, madai, & hotate - unagi nigiri: eel was really good - spicy scallop handroll Even if you don't need to use the restroom, you should still check out the bathroom. The walkway was a pretty bamboo forest haha. Aside from the ube espresso martini, everything else was delicious and good! I recommend Aiko and would dine here again.

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Aiko - Cucumber tomato salad

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Himari

Himari

4.3(128 reviews)
25.3 mi•Oak Forest/Garden Oaks
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GENERALIZED REVIEW:…read more Came here with a friend from theatre after a full run--he had this place recommended to him by another theatre friend, so we're just passing on the word. The plaza was a bit confusing to navigate, and I'm pretty sure if the place weren't full of Asian parents and their kids, it would've felt like the shadiest place ever because you have to enter from the back. Otherwise, the plaza had a lot of great-looking stores overall. My first go-to: I've loved drinking Kirin Light ever since I discovered it in Chicago. The flavor is literally so light, with a slight acidity that brightens up my meal. The sake here was frankly also delicious. I didn't order it, but my friend did, and they had it warmed. The flavor was soothing and subtle, almost like tea. It was exceptionally easy to drink, and the ocean-themed ceramicware was a beautiful touch. We ordered two rolls: the Shaggy Dog and the Truffalufagus (a fun tongue-twister). I personally chose the Truffalufagus (which is not fun to spell) because it seemed like the most unique dish on the menu, and I enjoyed it very much. What I liked most about it was that it was subtle yet impactful. I also loved the textures--from the internal crunch paired with the fresh jalapeño to the softness of the fish. I'm glad I gave this roll a shot, and I would be excited to try it again anytime. The Shaggy Dog was great, but it appealed less to my flavor profile. It was a little too rich and creamy for me. I recommended this place to my BF as a potential future date spot--I personally think he would like it... if he weren't the type to enjoy AYCE sushi so much. If they had more unique rolls, I would definitely come back just for those. I was tempted to order the Surf and Turf for this round, but I didn't want to seem like a glutton, hahaha.

Visited Himari for HRW. Fantastic Food and impeccable service. Joanna, their general manager, was…read moreexceptional checking on us and making everything exceeded our expectations which it definitely did. Mabuhay Joanna! Looking forward to bring our other family members to try out Himari!

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Koi - Tuns tower $21

Koi

4.5(289 reviews)
20.4 mi•Midtown, Montrose, Fourth Ward
•$$$

Amazing all around! Decor was refined and modern throughout the entire dining floor…read more Fish were all super fresh and delicious! Also had to highlight their house made soy sauce which was extremely umami, very unique and sets this place slightly apart from the many other sushi joints in its range Truffle crab chawanmushi was certainly a top highlight for me as well - rich truffle oil with the perfectly light steamed egg and sweet crab chunks, just an incredible dish and I could have easily eaten several of these The uni was also extremely fresh and buttery and was nice even for someone who doesn't usually like uni In the same class and range as places like Kata Robata and I would say it's a strong rival! Would come back again!

Started off with Toro Amaebi Tartar which was interesting the taro chips mixed with everything…read moretasted light and creamy with everything mixed together. The Chawanmushi was decent but it was a little different than I expected. It had a little bit more liquid at the top of the egg custard. The flavor was fine nothing overpowered and it was soft and had that gelatin mush to it. The carbonara udon pasta was creamy and tasted exactly how I imagined it would which was smooth and creamy with a little crispiness from the pieces of bacon. Just make sure you mix the egg into the pasta to give it that rich creaminess. The only dish I would say that was underwhelming was the crispy rice. I guess my expectation would be a little less rice and a balance of the crispy rice around it. It reminded me more so of a thick fried outer crust. However, I did like the fish and meat they used on top of the crispy rice. They all had their own flavors. The Handroll tasting is probably the most interesting dish I ordered. It seemed to have a good portion of fish and they try to keep the seaweed nice and crispy by leaving the plastic film over the seaweed. The flavors of the Handrolls were subtle. They did make a nice presentation. The salmon flight was pretty good you definitely could tell from the different cuts and fattiness of the salmon. My favorite was the aburi cheese the scorched cream cheese gave the salmon a melted coating of cheese and made it silky and smooth. The nigiri platter was almost like a flight of nigiri. In the order I ate them they got progressively better. My favorite was the scallop and tuna. The only roll I tried was the royal chutoro. The portion was a good ratio of rice to fish and the tobiko gave it a slight crunch. as service and parking. The parking costs $10 and it's only Valet. If you decide to park on the curb somewhere you will get a parking ticket (I saw a guy placing tickets on cars). The atmosphere was upscale and you can tell they try to emulate Japan with the decor(zen inspired). Overall, the fish was tasted fresh and the vibes were there. However, I do think everything was a bit overpriced compared to competitors.

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Koi - Aburi roll, el Diablo roll

Aburi roll, el Diablo roll

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Katami - Osaka Decadent roll

Katami

4.6(331 reviews)
21.5 mi•Montrose
•$$$

Our favorite place for upscale sushi/Japanese food in Houston!…read morefood is amazing and their atmosphere makes you feel like you are in New York at a fine dining establishment. So far every dish that we've tried has been amazing, we cannot wait to come back and try all the other things on the menu. kudos for having an extensive menu & executing each dish. Perfection. & just wanted to give a shout out to Ben for always taking such good care of us whenever we visit. Thanks for making our experience that much better!!

Looking for a top tier sushi experience? Katami is the spot. All the way from the drinks, to the…read morefood, to the service, to the ambiance, to the experience. Curated to a perfection. There's not a piece of fish you'll have here that isn't made which such intention and flavor. To speak on the star of the show, the salmon crudo which was part of their daily special, was rich but subtle all at the same time. Intense flavors and quality fish. The chili crunch roll was a perfect touch of spice while the Texas hamachi roll had a hint of sweetness. To add, the service here was great. Our waiter was thorough and helpful throughout our entire experience tonight. He was well thought out and made great recommendations. Lastly, this restaurant was an overall vibe. We sat in the sunroom which was nice as the sun set throughout our meal. A sweet ambiance for date night!!

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Katami - Fresh flowers.

Fresh flowers.

Katami - Toro tartar

Toro tartar

Katami - Toro tartar

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Tins

Tins

4.9(58 reviews)
23.1 mi•The Heights

What a delightful find. Every course was amazing, but the conversations with Chef Sky and his wife…read morewere just as memorable as the food. With such limited seating, all at the bar, the entire evening feels intimate and personal rather than simply going out for dinner. They take the time to explain everything you're about to eat, and my advice is simple: trust the omakase process. Every course brought something different, and even the unexpected dishes--like the Malaysian curry--were incredible. Between the spectacular sushi, the conversation, and the copious amount of sake (a very pleasant surprise), this was easily one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had. TINS is an absolute must-try.

Intimate and unique omakase experience blending traditional omakase with Malaysian flavors +…read moreunlimited sake. Chef Sky was a great host and super fun to talk to (shoutout John as well). The courses started off with some fun sashimi, bridged with a Laksa noodle soup, and then finished off with various pieces of nigiri and then dessert. Everything was super tasty, but my favorite was the first dish of bluefin tuna with jalapeno sauce (the sauce won me over). We went for the 6pm seating, and Chef Sky said he normally wraps that up by around 7pm to prep for the 8pm seating so if you want to really take your time I'd recommend trying to get the 8pm seating. However I didn't feel rushed at all for the 6pm. The only reason the review is not 5 stars is because I didn't feel very full at the end of the dinner, which I suspect may be because not all the courses were nigiri where you have rice to help fill you up.

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Tins - Omikase  style - fish with perfect flavors!    Outstanding food and a terrific experience.

Omikase style - fish with perfect flavors! Outstanding food and a terrific experience.

Tins - Unlimited sake

Unlimited sake

Tins - Yellowtail (sweet garlic sauce)

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Yellowtail (sweet garlic sauce)

Tokyo Bowl - sushi - Updated October 2026

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