Was searching the Katy Asia Town area and found TORII Japanese Inspired. OMG this place was so good! Ambience was nice. All the workers are so nice, especially our waitress Shannon! Sashimi is ordered per piece. Delicious! - Chu toro truffle (5pc) - Bluefin flight (3 types) - Salmon belly sashimi - Unagi nigiri - Spicy scallop sashimi (custom request) - Niku udon (liked it so much, we ordered for to-go too) - Black cod miso (specials) Good but would only order once/occasionally: - Nagasaki hatoshi (4pc shrimp toast) - Wagyu steak - Tai sashimi - Hirame sashimi Ended the night with a Yuzu cheesecake slice! I would dine here again! read more

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My friends and I came here for their happy hour. We were a party of 6 adults and one baby. We also ordered a few items from their full menu. Between two people, we ordered: miso soup: as expected Chicken Combo Yakitori: 2 meats and one veggie, not bad salmon belly and salmon nigiri: amazing, Salmon was as expected, the salmon belly was better. Shrimp Toast: it was cute and really like the texture. Mushroom miso rice : 5/5 would get this again You have to pair this up with the eggplant miso cheese. Eggplant Miso cheese: 5/5 would get this again. Same, pair this up with the mushroom miso cheese. 1 Spider roll/ 2 tempura roll hand rolls: as expected. Special house roll: I would pass. The others were much more memorable. Tai sushi: It was amazing, it was light, refreshing, and citrus all at the same time. I wish I ordered this first but I was soooo full, I was struggling at this point. Not pictured, Kisu sushi: It had a strong taste and a slight rubber skin texture. It was nice to try it but I don't need to again. Not pictured, ray fin jerky: Someone ordered this and was meh bout it. it was sweet. I think I was the only one who liked it. I would highly recommend the following; mushroom miso rice, eggplant miso cheese, salmon belly, tai sushi. These are must haves. Ray fin jerky is a maybe if you like sweet jerky or not, this dish was a hit or miss at the table. Our waitresses were amazing and very sweet. One seems to be fairly new but I think she will do well with more experiences as she gets the hang of handling large parties. Our table was stable, but because of the angle from the windows, the light kind of blinded one of our friends in the face. I would recommend stronger blinds for the front. I really liked the decorations. They were all sea shaped based, like a few of the lights were "waves". I thought they were cute. Amazing place, I'm excited to come back again to try their other dishes like barracuda and aji fry! Also, free parking out front! read more

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We tried Torii Japanese Inspired and overall had a really great experience. This place is great if you're looking for sushi that's higher quality than AYCE, and not as expensive as high high end sushi. We started with the hamachi crudo and salmon crudo, both tasted very fresh and bright. The yellowtail crudo was my favorite - the yuzu flavor really stood out and added a nice citrusy balance. We also ordered the spicy edamame, which had great flavor, along with the negi hamachi maki and negi toro maki. The maki rolls were pretty simple, but well-executed and tasty. The star of the meal was definitely the 6-piece chef's choice nigiri set. Each piece was nicely seasoned and honestly didn't need soy sauce. We were sitting at the bar and could see the care and effort the chef put into every piece, the fish was all so so good. On top of the food, the chef and staff were incredibly sweet and welcoming, which made the experience even better. read more

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torii is a solid spot if you're looking to treat yourself without going full fine dining. the unagi, salmon, and yellowtail nigiri were all super fresh and practically melted in your mouth. the miso ceviche was also so bright and refreshing the beef skewer and wagyu plate were delicious, but sooo tiny so not rlly worth the price. the maki and spider roll were decent, but nothing particularly standout it did take a while for some of our dishes to come out, but the service was impeccable. they were very communicative about wait times and super attentive throughout the meal. overall, a nice place for quality sushi and a special night out, just be prepared for smaller portions and a slightly higher bill read more

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It seems like they might be under new management. When we went, they were doing a soft opening and gave us a limited menu, which wasn't what we were expecting since we had looked the place up beforehand. They also let us know they aren't licensed to serve alcohol yet, which was totally fine with us but good to know ahead of time. We ordered the salmon and tuna rolls, and both were well seasoned with good portion sizes. We also got the pork belly yakimono. One of the employees was nice enough to throw in the chicken yakimono for us to try, which I really appreciated. The pork belly was just okay, but the chicken was great and would recommend trying it! We also tried one of their weekly sashimi specials. It looked really nice, but I'd probably skip it next time. Overall, I think my main disappointment was not realizing how limited the menu would be, but I'm hopeful they'll expand it as they get settled. I'd be open to coming back and giving it another try! read more

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High quality Japanese food. Everything we had was fresh and tasted delicious. I'm giving it a 4 because they were out of 3 of the entrees we wanted to order. Also, the service was decent. Our server wasn't as attentive; took him a while to bring out our drinks and silverware. Other than that, I think this is a great spot to have Japanese food at. read more

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An amazing place to grab Japanese food in Katy. Super friendly service, clean and neat spot, very intimate space, great selection of items to pick from their menu. The highlight of the night was the Crudo as that was my favorite. The sashimi was good and the black miso cod had a very good and interesting taste. I highly recommend and would come back. read more

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Great food authentic taste and fresh ingredients. Owner chef used to work at Nobu. Happy Hour is awesome!! Wait staff super friendly. All around 10!!! read more

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The food was so fresh and the fish was high quality. We had Omakase in NYC and this is comparable to the quality we had in NYC. The flavor was balanced. No complains at all. The place is definitely up scale. I walked in shorts and flip flops and felt under dressed. The service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend this place for celebration or a nice dinner read more

Torii Japanese Inspired - Flounder sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Torii might look like a humble establishment, but the care and quality in everything set in front of me was obvious. I'm not going to turn this into an odyssey because the pictures will speak for themselves. The white fish curry/soup was amazing, the truffle tuna is a Must, and the passionfruit sake was a fun sip after the pineapple sake. Service felt omakase style without the rigidity, and Happy Hour is the time to go if you're feeling adventurous. My friend and I were able to try a wide swath of the menu without wincing at the check. read more

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Cozy and great atmosphere. The spicy salmon roll was fresh, tangy and delicious. Yakitori combination is a must of you want try grilled meat skewers. Everyone was lovely and service was great. Overall an amazing experience. read more

Torii Japanese Inspired - Yakitori combination. Shishitou peppers. - Japanese Near Me - Katy, Texas

If you're looking for exceptional sushi in Katy, Torri is a must-visit. The fish was incredibly fresh--honestly, some of the best sushi I've ever had. The experience felt upscale, yet the vibe was relaxed and casual, which made it very comfortable. One highlight was when the sushi chef brought out an entire aji (horse mackerel) to show us just how fresh it was. The chef even explained the preparation process, which added a personal and authentic touch to the meal. A quick note: the old menus on Yelp show hot dishes, but those weren't available during our visit--this spot is all about sushi. And they do it exceptionally well. If you appreciate top-quality fish and a chef who takes pride in their craft, Torri is worth the trip. read more

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Checked this place out tonight and was pleasantly surprised. Super nice staff. Great decor. I was shocked that nobody was there on a Friday night at 8pm. Great appetizers and super fresh fish. The even had King Salmon. The only reason they didn't get a 5 was the portion size was small and the seaweed for the spicy tuna hand rolls was soft and rubbery. I will be back for sure. read more

It's good. Is it the best? No. We found this place after going next door for dessert one day and decided we wanted to try Torii. And so we came back another day. When we walked in, there was 2 other parties but the restaurant was very empty with lots of tables. Despite multiple tables, we were seated next to a mom and her screaming baby. While I have compassion for how difficult motherhood is and how children will cry to communicate, it did 100% affect the dining experience. I'm not sure why we weren't offered to sit somewhere else at any point of the dining experience considering there were at least 4 other tables. Food also took a really long time. We weren't particularly in a rush but we were mindful of time. The appetizer came out fast while everything else took another 20 min after the appetizer came out to come out. I can understand being busy and backlogged. There's a lot of things we don't see behind the scenes, for example any takeout orders, if a party had a big order, understaffing, emergencies, etc. however, through my whole time here, there was only one take out order and that was already ready either before we ordered food or right after. There wasn't many diners either. The employees honestly seemed more concerned with getting ready for the lunch break and prepping than serving the customers. We ordered a hamachi crudo , chirashi bowl, and a shaken beef bento. The crudo came out fast, within within 10 minutes. But after that, it took quite a while to get food. Food was good. I liked the crudo as it was refreshing. Everything tasted decently fresh but nothing that blew me away. I likely won't be back. Just the whole experience wasn't great quite frankly. The server was nice though. read more

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Stepping into Torii offered respite from the constant hustle of the shopping center. It looks like just another strip mall restaurant but true to its name, i felt transported to another world! The space is calm and peaceful. I loved the dark green walls with natural toned furnishings. Food was served on gorgeous ceramic dishes. The servers were phenomenal and the sushi chef We spent $109 before tax/tip for two people and left hungry. The food is definitely quality over quantity. The nigiri is delicately prepared with thoughtful flavors and toppings. Their weekday lunch specials is the best bet for value. When we come back, i'd order more appetizers and one of their donburis to fill up. read more

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We came on a Saturday for lunch right before they closed for lunch service, the restaurant was fairly empty and we were seated right away. I had seen some good looking sushi pictures and happened to be in the area, so was excited to give this place a try. The big takeaway is that this place is VERY pricey, way more than we expected to pay for a lunch, and the portions are very small. Food: we had some nigiri and sushi roll from their daily special menu, as well as a chirashi and a bento box. The flavor was great, but the nigiri pieces were tiny! We ended paying over $200 for our lunch, which is a bit pricey for this type of establishment. Service: the waitress was attentive and answered all of our questions, although we were pretty much one of the only people in the restaurant. Ambiance: restaurant was clean, the year had soft music playing in the background While the meal was tasty, the portions were way too small and expensive. read more

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5 stars for amazing food and service! I can't stop thinking about the mushroom nabe. It was so buttery, delicious and packed with umami. The nigiri special was equally tasty. My favorites were the amberjack nigiri, tuna nigiri, and hamachi crudo. Each had unique flavors. We also ordered chicken karaage that was fried well and served with house pickles and a creamy, decadent aioli. We will be back to try more food and maybe order a mushroom nabe for myself. read more

Torii Japanese Inspired - Mushroom Nabe - Japanese Near Me - Katy, Texas

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We had the 8-dish omakase option. The quality of each dish was good. This place is definitely a place in Katy for some good sushi. Even though they recently opened, the customer service is pretty good. They are on the slower side compared to other omakases we've been to but still overall not bad. read more

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Was craving sushi so we decided to try out this new place we haven't been. The chirashi was delicious and shrimp tempura was crispy. read more

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Today, Feb 1, 2024 is a lucky day for me! I was checking out this restaurant last night only to know that they are open for dinner only. BUT today when I drove past the restaurant, I saw the big banner hanging outside with the words "OPEN FOR LUNCH"! I was ecstatic!! The restaurant is pretty small. The largest group seating is for a party of 6. However, there are a good number of bar seating. The decor is clean and warm. The ambiance is good. The lunch menu is only one page with very limited choices. However, there are some special items on the chalk board behind the chef counter. I ordered chirsashi bowl with miso soup, and sashimi special with salad. The miso soup was ok. The salad was in 2 bunches of variable vegetables, seasoned in salt and pepper on top, and sesame dressing at the bottom of the bowl (salad wasn't drench in the dressing). The sesame dressing was salty. Eating the greens with salt on top together with the sesame dressing was way too salty for me. I was then served the sashimi special which I throughly enjoyed. The crudo was kanpachi with Asian pear in ponzu sauce. The roll had king salmon in it. The salmon sashimi was lightly smoked, and the rest of the sashimi pieces were as per usual. After some wait, I got my Chirashi bowl. There were plenty of seasoned raw fish in the bowl. All the sashimi pieces were fresh and seasoned perfectly. I had some uni in my bowl too! The best item in the Chirashi bowl was the well-seasoned rice! There was some waiting time in between the courses despite only having 3 customers in the restaurant. But good things come to people who wait. So to me, it was worth the wait. I hope they will expand the lunch menu soon! read more

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New Japanese restaurant that just opened up inside Katy Asia town near our home. Came here to try it out. First off the decor is really nice and warm. Many different light fixtures that go well together. Clean and the staff was amazing. We came later in the night so the restaurant was slow but they were very attentive of when we finished each dish. Blaire was great at describing each dish we got and providing good recommendations. We ordered: Yuzu sake. - very citrus and fruity Kinushiro Junmai nigori sake Ora king crudo - my favorite dish, New Zealand salmon Watari gani karaage-4 pieces of soft shell crab with papaya nước mắm Sake toro and hirame sashimi- hirame is like himache and was amazing! Wagyu hot rock- the pickled wasabi was very unique and citrusy Mushroom nabe- very unique dish with fried rice and truffle sauce. The oyster mushrooms were so good! Kobocha - very nice and flavorful seasoning. We will def be back to try more of their menu!! read more

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Not in the typical crowded areas of Katy Asia town, hubs and I stumbled upon this place only because we really didn't know what to eat and just drove around. First recommendation - sit at the bar, especially on the side (back facing the front door). You get to see the chefs in action, even slice open a fresh yellowtail with skin on and everything. Service from the bar staff was great. Most items were good - hamachi crudo, pork skewer (no photo - hubs ate it before the photo!), foie gras and several of the sashimi tastings. I like how they put a spin on the sashimi and dressed them instead of having just plain fish that you dip in soy sauce - in fact, I don't think they even had any soy sauce bottles around. The roll even had its own dressing - although it could've used more. The hamachi kama was grilled to perfection! My only complaint is that the food was pretty slow even though there were only 2-3 other tables in the restaurant. You can see some of the chefs being super intricate with decorating the food. Yes, some was pretty, but we were so hungry, I wanted to hurry and eat. I think they knew it was a bit slow because the chef did throw in a freebie dish while we waited - which was delish! Pricing wasn't too bad. Japanese is pretty expensive so I knew we were going to eat at least $100 - which we did and we still had some room afterwards. A boba drink filled the rest of my stomach up afterwards. read more

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We have been wanting to try this place for a while! The food was good and the service was as well! Nice interior and good ambiance. They did not have a full bar (only beer, wine, sake) - so this is one downside if you're looking for a good drink. read more

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Well decorated with attentive service, this restaurant is a great option in Katy for people looking for higher quality sushi than the countless AYCE's that have popped up recently. Overall, the fish tasted fresh and the lunch portions were quite good, but I will admit I was not impressed in the same way I have been at other higher end sushi spots closer to Downtown. Granted, this is one of the better options in the area and I was especially a fan of how fresh the tuna and bass tasted. They have a rotating fresh fish list that you can order from that I will likely come back and try again sometime. read more

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I just love this place. The food is amazing. It was made so nicely with care and had the perfect balance of taste. The waiters and waitresses were very sweet and welcoming. We came during happy hour so it got a little busy as expected, but most of the time the restaurant was nice and quiet. Overall, this place was amazing and I definitely recommend. read more

First time trying out this new sushi place in Katy Asian Town. We had such a great time here! Our friend referred us so we gave it a try. Food: delicious! Most of the fish are fresh and great quality. Our favorites are the ora king (king salmon), unagi, and the hamachi. My only suggestion about the food is for the miso soup to be a bit more warm (prefer hot/warm soup vs room temperature one). Most of the nigiri we had are made with perfection. I hope the chefs will continue to deliver the same great quality and taste. Because we love it! Service: the staffs are very friendly. They made sure to answer our questions and requests. They also offered complimentary drink for us to help with the fatty taste of certain dishes. Ambience: the decoration of the place is very modern, chic, and pretty. Although, for most sushi places, I prefer lighting to be more dim and less bright. I feel like that will make the place and the ambience more relaxing. It might compliment the wine and the atmosphere a bit better. Hygiene: All the plates, silverware, glasses are clean and spotless. I'm a bit OCD when it comes to plates hygiene, so I'm very glad this place maintain such cleanliness. Bathroom/toilet: because the restaurant occupancy is small, so there's two rooms for the gentlemen and the ladies. Toilet is super clean, organized, and have adequate soap, sanitary napkins and paper towels. Overall, we had a wonderful culinary experiences here. Their style is omakase-like so expect the food takes time to come out. However, we appreciate that the chef takes his time presenting such an art on the plate. We will definitely come back more in the future and perhaps grab our family and friends with us. read more

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Torii is the best sushi restaurant in the Katy area!! Their fish is incredibly fresh. The chefs expertly slice the fish as it should be, so as to ensure the fish is served correctly. I've been for dinner and was very impressed but today I went for lunch and found that their lunch specials are unbeatable! I highly recommend the nigiri lunch special, it also comes with crudo and a sushi roll. Sit at the sushi bar and ask for recommendations on nigiri/sashimi. They are sure to wow you! Their service is top notch! read more

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Eaten here several times. Great service, beautiful inside BUT the best is the sushi chefs. For the money and parking this place is on par with Uchi or Katami. Go. You won't regret it read more

This place is not worth it. The price point of this restaurant compares to high end sushi restaurants, but the flavors do not. We ordered nigiri and the quality of fish was excellent, however there was wasabi within every piece of nigiri and it was too strong for my liking. I've had higher quality wasabj in other restaurants where it doesn't have a strong overpowering flavor. The ora maki was plain and basic, nothing special about it. The mushroom nabe was good but it was definitely not worth $28 considering it's just mushrooms and rice. Also one of the mushrooms was pickled and I thought it threw off the taste a little bit, I was expecting the dish to be more savory. The service was good though, food came out at reasonable wait times and waiters checked up on us occasionally. read more

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The place is beautiful inside! I love that they bring you little towels to wipe your hands before your meal. You can tell they care about the details too. However, the portions and price do not align. The quality is nice but these are bite size portions. This may be a omakase restaurant, idk. But it should be called a tapas restaurant. I also wasn't impressed with the flavors fully. We also got a shaken beef bento box and I wouldn't order it again. Maybe I would come for drinks (didn't try them this round) but not the food. read more

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We had a $125/person omakase. I was really surprised that they let us do an omakase during lunch time, but they said they can do it as soon as they get their fish in (which means the fish is very fresh too)! We had 10 dishes total ($12.50 per dish). Some of the dishes with two pieces (one would be for me and the other for my fiance). It was a good introduction to the many fish they have, so that if I ever come back I have a good idea of what to order. My top three favorite dishes was the appetizer crudo, the dish with the three white fishes, and the miso cod. The yellowtail with yuzu was the tastiest crudo. The two flavors just complement each other so well. The oysters also had a yuzu foam on top of it that hits you right off the bat, but after the initial yuzu you can taste the delicious oyster underneath. I really enjoyed the oysters. The miso cod had such a nice creamy sauce and I loved that the fish was fatty but the skin was completely crispy. This was one of my favorites! I enjoyed the dish with the amberjack, flounder, and sea bass more than the one with the trout and salmon. The ora king salmon today was a bit too fishy for my taste and usually the sake toros I've had at other places are a little more on the fatty side. Honorable mentions to the butter scallops and seared tuna with truffle oil too if you want something more umami. read more

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Everything was delicious. I would rank this place with MF Sushi, Uchi, Kata Robata, Umi , category. Fish is super fresh and love they have a lot variety of other food such as robata skewers and duck. Overall 4/5 read more

What a gem! They recently opened in Katy Asia town by Mango Mango. Interior is so quaint yet upscale. Few sesting so it's a bit cramped but plenty of sushi bar seating. The seafood was so fresh, with some fish flown in from Toyosu Market in Japan. The oysters were on the smaller side but so fresh it did not taste fishy. The food was flavored so well, nothing too strong, and complemented the seafood perfectly. The softshell crab fried to perfection paired with papayas and tomatoes in a citrus-y sauce. Even the sauce topping the sake toro was delicious! Portions are on the smaller side for the price you pay but the food is so worth it! Would definitely come back when we are in that part of town again. read more

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Food was delicious. Portions are small so don't expect to get full unless you're willing to drop $$$. Service was good. Ambiance is dark & cozy. Uni was fresh & buttery, didn't taste like the sea. The truffle tuna nigiri & buttered scallop nigiri were also buttery & delicious. read more

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KATY, TX 77449 / JAPANESE, FUSION / WED 11-08-23 / DINNER +The wait staff was amazing. Viet and the rest of the Torii team members made sure we had an excellent customer experience. +The executive chef, Tri Pham, came by to see how we were doing and sent over a complimentary plate of sake toro (salmon belly) nigiri at the end of our meal. -As a gateway to Japanese cuisine, the menu could be more descriptive for the non-experienced diners. There may be guests who do not know what a hirame, maguro, or hamachi is. -If the menu could highlight/explain which ingredients are seasonal as well, it may educate and elevate the enjoyment of the dish. For example: kabocha squash is typically available in the cold months (October thru February), so patrons may want to order this limited special before it is not available when it gets warmer. -Also, the menu should clarify the portion sizes of the items. For example: if I order hirame (fluke) nigiri, what am I getting? Two 4oz pieces of sushi for $4? How about if I order the $19 hirame sashimi item? Is that six 2oz pieces of raw fish? Some of the "Hot" items look or sound like they could be an entree in itself. -Lastly, please reconsider some of the items that don't quite make 'Japanese' sense. For example: Shaken Beef (Vietnamese), Peking Duck (Chinese), and Broccoli Katsu could definitely be replaced with some more creative options. Maybe offer nabemono (individual clay pot) soups or udon dishes? Hot stone pots are amazing, which would definitely add some sizzle to the menu! -If y'all want to take it to the next level, maybe the menu could also include the origin or purveyor of said ingredients? For example: the menu could indicate that the wagyu comes from Stone Axe (Australia) or Snake River Farms (Idaho, USA), as well as where the fish that is flown in daily is from (actual purveyor, not just city). -We dined in right before happy hour was over and the sunlight that was shining in to the storefront windows was blinding. Automated or manual roll-down shades may need to be on the list of future enhancements/updates ^_^ What we ordered: '3 Bluefin Akami (lean, center cut) Nigiri $33.00 '1 Unagi (freshwater eel) $4.50 '1 Shisito $4.00 '1 Shishito Yaki $3.00 '2 Hamachi (amberjack) $9.00 '1 Kabocha $4.00 '1 Broccoli Katsu $8.00 '1 Wagyu Hot Rock $10.00 '1 Shiromi Mushi (steamed whitefish) $9.00 '2 Unagi (freshwater eel) $8.00 '1 Ebi (shrimp) $6.00 '2 Sake Toro (salmon belly) $12.00 Total: $126.63 post-tax plus tip Overall, this establishment has a lot of potential and upside. It just needs to make a few tweaks over time and could get up there with some of the other reputable Japanese restaurants in Space City. Go check them out and give them some Yelp love, y'all! read more

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A nice gem in Katy Asian town. The ambiance was nice. A little small so limited seating but that allows for better service. Food was excellent. We enjoyed every item. Nigiri's were tasteful and their mushroom nabe is sooo good. The scallop yaki was also delicious. The foie gras and unagi nigiri's were perfect bites. The service was excellent. Our server Phuong was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended by me. read more

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We went here on a Saturday night because the other side of Katy Asia town was too busy, and we had a spectacular dinner. The service was excellent...the food was delicious and we enjoyed every part of it. Will definitely come back! read more

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Hard to find decent fresh sashimi plus tasty Japanese Bento lunch specials here in Katy. But you can get this here at TORI. Plus excellent service - just to warn you - the hot green tea is REALLY HOT. The head sushi chef is meticulous - fine cuts of FRESH fish and for those who do not do RAW - no problem well rounded choices/ menu for all . Lunch during weekdays are quiet and relaxed . We will be definitely coming back. read more

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For my wife's birthday we took her to Torii for an amazing omakase experience. This was our first omakase experience ever. Only heard about it on social media so I was intrigued enough to take for her special day. The food and chef were amazing I will include pics of the foods we tried with the name of the dish. The ambiance wasn't anything special. We sat at a bar in front of the glass. I imagined there would be a special area for such an expensive dining experience especially since I had to make a reservation that would have cost us $200 to miss. The bill was a little more than I anticipated but we weren't really sure how long the whole dining experience was gonna last. I thought it was gonna be a set price for items the chef prepared. But this is the problem with using your imagination about an experience. All that aside I would have easily gave 5 stars if it would have been a nicer arranged seating and if the price was a little better. We definitely enjoyed every bit of the food. They prepared brussel sprouts in a way that made them so delicious and I've never liked brussel sprouts, ever! We will be back for more specific items but probably won't do the Omakase again. read more

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Absolutely in love with this new little sushi place in Katy Asia Town. Every piece of fish was amazing and obviously made with care. If you're looking for a great intimate and quality sushi experience, try this place! read more

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