Rating: 3.5 stars I came with a group of five people on a Saturday night around 5 PM for dinner. Because we had made reservations before hand we were taken to our seats in a booth area right away. We settled for the omakase which meant they just keep bringing out different dishes for you to try. They give you a good collection of items to try out. Quality of the fish and seafood was very good. Some dishes were misses and had questionable combinations but there were some that were surprisingly nice. I enjoyed their simple makis rolls. Pretty good fusion restaurant. read more

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First time experiencing anything remotely close to vegan "fine dining." By that I mean, you pay expensive prices and get exquisite small portions that are more about the experience than about getting full. I was in a bougie mood that day so it worked for me, but I wouldn't come if I was starving. This isn't a place to get stuffed unless you don't mind dropping some major money. With that said, all the dishes we got were very delicious. I especially liked the cashew butter with the bok choy. read more

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I'll start off with - I see the hype. There really is a difference of QUALITY vs QUANTITY. Now I love sushi, I post reviews for all restaurants ranging from AYCE, la carte, to fine dining but I will say, this beats all of them so far. We came in on a Tuesday night and it was pretty busy. Starting off with the ambiance, I love the dim lights and the open kitchen concept where you can see everything in and out of the kitchen. The place is very clean, and organized. I'll add that the bathroom was really clean too (cause I do check that out especially for these type of restaurants). The staff was EXTREMELY kind and knowledgeable. Uchi is known to really give extensive trainings to their staff so they are well versed and it really shows. Each time a dish is presented to the table, they will explain what it is so it's nice especially if you're not used to the technical sushi terms. They help each other, tables are bussed out efficiently, and the ambiance all around is very cozy. Food: 12/10. Everything just melts in your mouth or it's dancing. The ingredients are all fresh, and added perfectly where it's not too overwhelming. I had someone take 'lead' on what to order so I can't list out ALL I ate but the few things I would recommend is the: -blue fin platter (I love fatty so otoro was AMAZING) -a5 wagyu (it melts in your mouth) -Hama chili -akami nashi -fried milk (dessert) - please get it. Even if you're full, just do it. If all things fail, just try the Somakase cause the servers KNOWS the menu and will give you the same experience I just had. It is pricey but you pay for what you get. 10/10 recommend :) read more

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We went to Uchi again after Christmas in hopes of a repeat from the dinner we had last year. Everything was delicious, yet again, and the drinks were great-we asked our server, John, to bring out different sakes that he thought were interesting and he didn't disappoint! We ordered the omakase for two again, and although the pieces didn't seem quite as show stopping as they did last year, we still left very full and very satisfied! I didn't write down all of the pieces that we were served this year, but I did take pics of everything we got. Fatty tuna and flounder were standouts for me. And the pork belly was my boyfriend's favorite. All in all, everything here is great and you will leave happy. read more

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Best sushi in Houston! The chefs are so talented and very friendly. I love all the choices the chef gave for omakase, but if you sit at the bar be careful--they kept feeding us just because we said we weren't full and the bill was crazy! But it was so yummy so no regrets ‍ The fried milk really surprised me, I'm not a deserts type person usually but it was so unique and delicious. My other favorites were the mushroom nigiri that was cooked so well it tasted like meat, and an off-the-menu octopus dish the chef gave us. read more

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This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants! My partner and I went here for our anniversary dinner and had the omakase. From the moment we walked in, the staff was sooo friendly and greeted us with a "happy anniversary" every chance they had! Everything was fricken DELICIOUS and they even gave us a complimentary dessert, which was absolutely amazing! I'll definitely be back and I highly recommend you visit Uchi as well!! read more

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the food is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G amazing it's some of the best sushi I've ever had (I've been to Japan). Prices are high but servers are nice and food was fast to come out. I loved the restaurant itself it was very nice and fancy. 10/10 recommend.!! read more

Uchi Houston offers a sleek and sophisticated interior as well as an inviting atmosphere, which helps this very expensive restaurant feel more approachable. The restaurant presents non-traditional and traditional Japanese cuisine through innovative tastings, sushi, and seasonal omakase, delivering a dining experience that engages all five senses. I thoroughly enjoyed my dinging experience at Uchi. Our server was wonderful, asked our preference, but took the lead in selecting our meal for us. He only steered me wrong once; now I know that I hate uni and will never be trying it again. Everything else in the meal was fantastic. I tried very hard to take note of everything we tried, unfortunately the waitress who brought us most of the dishes spoke so quickly and mumbled a lot that it was hard to understand. Here were the highlights: Flounder Octopus, Japanese sea ring, Salmon, A5 wagu hot rock, Saki kiwi salmon, Flounder/smoky, Yellowtail nigiri, Wagyu Tartare (A MUST TRY!), 72 hour Australian wagyu, Yellowtail sashimi, Tuna plate (torched otoro), Lobster tempura roll, Bluefin tuna sashimi, Uni (yuck!), Blue crab, and to finish off the meal Fried Milk Balls and Strawberry Olive Oil Cake. Very very expensive, but one of the best meals I've ever had! read more

The worse sushi I ever taste beside expensive for nothing the sushi kind of warm and hopefully no bacteria or germ growing to make u sick read more

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Uchi is by far one of the best sushi spots you can find in Houston, Texas. The sushi was absolutely phenomenal. We had close to one of everything, and each dish was better than the last. I'm not the biggest sashimi fan (I prefer the rolls and other dishes), but even that was incredible. I was with someone who had never been to Uchi before, and she was blown away by how amazing everything was. We dined in on New Year's Eve, and the servers and staff were incredibly professional and courteous to us, especially to the one who was dining here for the first time. Despite it being New Year's Eve, the ambiance and atmosphere were relaxed and comforting. I definitely will be back here soon. If you get a chance to try Uchi in Houston, definitely make the time to do so. read more

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Our waitress was so knowledgeable about the menu, the fish was some of the freshest I had in Houston, and the place was filled with people but not too loud. Complimentary valet parking too! read more

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Love Uchi! The cheat code is to dine at the sushi counter during happy hour. This allows an intimate and cost friendly way to explore the menu. Drinks are also included on the happy hour menu. A few favorites - the hotatae, walu walu, oysters, tuna hand roll, hama chili, and karaage. The karaage is large enough for 2 people. Get the broccolini too. read more

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This is my first time dining at Uchi and the experience is not good at all. We made reservation at 7pm, got there at 650pm and waited total 20' to seated. The food is mehhh, nothing special at all. I have better food at other restaurants. We ordered Gyutoro and the beef is chewy with no flavor. I have got better beef at HEB tbh. read more

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A great sushi spot that is a bit pricey but well worth the spend for a once in a while special meal. The Satsuma is a great drink to start with. It's definitely a nice blend between sweet and mint/ginger. Of the three side dishes we got, which were the Hot Rock, the Machi Cure and the Sake Crudo, the Sake was my favorite. The sauce the dish had was really tasty and worked well with the salmon and strawberry. The seared scallop was pretty good. The shag was really good. For fellow Shaggy Dog enthusiasts like myself, this was definitely a step up and worth a shot. The dessert at the end was creative. The Fried Milk was my favorite as everything on the plate was great. The Jasmine Cream was more on the minty/cilantro side and not something I would go for normally, but it was still decent. Overall great food, service, vibes, etc! read more

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This is the best dessert I've had at any restaurant. The food was amazing but this was truly the star of the show. read more

Uchi Houston - Fried Milk - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

So to begin, this is the best premier sushi experience I've ever had. I am a common visitor to Uchi Austin and it does not compare to the quality and overall experience that Uchi Houston has to offer. Our server, Aisha was the sweetest, most attentive, and professional server I've had in a very long time (maybe even ever). She made our experience unforgettable and I can't wait to return and see her again. She was very knowledgeable of wine selections and the food she is selling as well. Super kind sushi bar staff as well. The building itself seemed to be a Texas Landmark which was very cool and in general, the building and the overall ambience in the establishment couldn't be any better. Absolutely Devine experience for date night! read more

As a sushi fanatic, I decided to finally come to Uchi after hearing about all the hype. Unfortunately, was not extremely pleased with our experience. We came on a weekday non-peak hour so were seated instantly. However, each dish took extremely long to come out, and would each come 15-20 minutes apart. This left me and my partner eating one dish within a couple of minutes, waiting much longer than expect, and then restarting that cycle with another dish. In terms of the food itself, I'd say it's good but not amazing. I've been to many, many sushi places in the Houston area, and Uchi's sushi is maybe a tad bit better in quality. It's not noticeably different though, especially for the huge difference in pricepoint. Our favorite dishes were the sake ringo and fried milk. I've never had a roll quite like sake ringo, and I loved the pairing of the salmon with the sweet apple. The fried milk was also a delicacy with the dough melting in your mouth and a chaser of cold, creamy ice cream. Service was good. Nothing to complain or rave about. Will we be back? Probably not on our own terms. However, I do recommend trying Uchi at least once in your life. read more

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The food was AMAZING! Each bite was so unique and delicious. The service was on point with smiles and they knew what each food was. The atmosphere was nice and welcoming. read more

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Never ate sushi and I can tell you now I got spoiled smh now I been craving it but can't find nothing like it lol now I'm in California and need to find Uchi wallie wallie out here lol here's some of what I had I don't know the names I only remember the flavor the people there were nice and friendly and the ambiance was everything and more, loved the scenery and dim vibes. Service was 10/10 they came and told us about our food and how to eat it and it was kind that they went out there way to service us and tell us what we are eating and how to eat it read more

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What a yummy meal on my first ever visit to Uchi! I have been meaning to check this place out for a while, and was happy to try it out after receiving a gift certificate from my friends. My sister and I stopped by for dinner. We made a reservation online and upon reaching the restaurant, checked in and waited outside until a table was ready. About 15 minutes later, we were led to our booth. The servers were gracious and did a great job explaining the menu, as well as each order as they brought it out. We opted for the zero sen, gyumaki, sake ringo, and foie gras. My absolute favorite was the sake ringo. We were thrown off by how amazingly the apple paired with the Thai Basil aioli. The whole dish was a wonderful mix of flavors. The zero sen was also fantastic. I loved the combination of tastes and the side dressing was also excellent. Next, it was my first time trying foie gras and overall, it was a good experience. It was elegantly presented and nice to sample for the first time. I'm not sure I would order it again, but not due to anything on Uchi's part, more so because of the dish itself. The gyumaki was good, but not on the same level as the other dishes. While the side dressing was lovely, I wasn't as much a fan of the cilantro-short rib combo. I enjoyed getting to check out both the patio area and the restaurant interior. The restaurant has several booths as well as tables for slightly larger groups. The bar is also a nice spot for smaller parties. I can understand the hype for Uchi after trying their delicious flavor pairings. I would consider coming back here, but likely only for a special occasion. read more

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Uchi's karaage + caviar + champagne was outstanding. Especially when Justin at the sushi bar requested a replacement for me without the chives. Thank you for saving my meal from my faulty ordering. The machi cure and Brussels sprouts were delicious as always. Such a treat on a Sunday evening. read more

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My favorite sushi in Houston. Everything on the menu is so good every single time. I've been here like 40+ times and it has never disappointed. I normally sit at the bar and have so much fun. Service is always the best and this place truly has the best ambiance. Dim & classy vibes. read more

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Waitress who took drink order nice but not attentive, didn't clean up used plates or used wine glasses, sushi bar cook (santos)was standing w arms crossed , frowned face and annoyed we had questions about menu. Food mediocre, place smelled fishy and sushi cooler looked messy/unkept and dirty. I like high quality fish, w good service, don't feel this place can offer me that. read more

Outstanding! The service was great, our waitress went through the menu and explained each item, was very kind and responsive, and made it a great experience. The food came out quickly and was amazing. Highly recommend the zero sen and the gyumaki. The hot rock was also excellent, the wagyu was delicious. 10/10 food experience overall! read more

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My experience at uchi was phenomenal. The service was great, the drinks were amazing, the food was exquisite. Would definitely visit again.

My fiancé and I came here to celebrate our recent engagement and we were blown away by just about everything! The service, the ambiance, the food. We had a fantastic time and decided that this is our new celebration spot. As vegetarians, we were delighted to find an entire menu dedicated exclusively for this type of diet. We've found it incredibly difficult to locate high-end restaurants for celebrations that have more than one vegetarian option, making this a solid choice for us moving forward. We enjoyed Hana (cauliflower tempura), the Shag roll, grilled edamame, vegetable nabe, another type of tempura (maybe zucchini?) and fried milk for dessert. We were beyond full after sharing each of these dishes and we were amazed at the delicious flavors that each one had. We're looking forward to the next occasion to celebrate because we enjoyed everything so much. The service was phenomenal - our server was very knowledgeable about everything on the menu and was very helpful with answering our questions. The manager stopped by and he was such such a delight to chat with. Seriously, everything was so amazing!! Tip: make your reservation in ADVANCE - we booked our table roughly 3 weeks out and had limited options for reservation slots. We dined at 5:45pm because it was either that or 8:30pm. Also, they offer a free valet service but expect to wait for a bit for your vehicle if you're there on the weekend, especially if it's Saturday night. read more

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This is by far my favorite sushi place in Houston. The happy hour deals are amazing! The service is incredible and the ambiance is great too. The sushi is outstanding. I highly recommend coming here. read more

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Had the omakase here and enjoyed it. Having seated by the sushi bar added to the experience. It was busy and lively during lunch time on a weekend. Food was delicious and fresh. There's a parking garage down the street. read more

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Came here for dinner before a concert with my husband and we absolutely loved the food; everything was super fresh and very tasty. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was quite underwhelming and would have loved to hear more about of the dishes as they came out. But overall the quality of the food was incredible and highly recommend if you're looking for a really good Japanese restaurant! read more

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this place is absolutely delicious it is one and a lifetime place to go! it's very yummy . i like how they tell you how to eat the sushi the right way. The service is amazing and the ambiance is romantic. heheh the drinks are yummy and the dessert is unique. definitely go! read more

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I enjoyed my meal so much that I forgot to take pictures! TIP: Come for happy hour as many of the items that are in their regular menu are significantly reduced. I would recommend ordering their entire selection of nigiri on the happy hour menu and selecting a few items from the rest. Our server Zack was personable and attentive. The other staff who helped were all kind and thoughtful. If needed, they will provide recommendations on how to best enjoy the food and suggestions on what to order based on your needs and interest. The restaurant itself is fairly dark but I didn't mind as it felt like a bit of an escape from the hot, sunny, and humid weather. This place is a cannot miss if you're interested in flavorful and delicious sushi. read more

It has been awhile since I been back to Uchi. Came to celebrate a birthday and during happy hour which is from 4-6pm and made reservations ahead of time. They have a Omakase for 8 pieces for 75 bucks. It is a little pricy for the worth. That is the only downside. But quality was good. Wish it wasn't as much hot dishes, but more cold dishes or nigiris. My favorite pieces off happy hour was the fois gras nigiri, melt in your mouth! The dishes came out fairly quickly. They had a ton of people working in the kitchen as the floor was looking quite busy on a Thursday night. Megan, our waiter was fantastic! She took care of us and recognized the birthday boy. And also thank you to Jessica for the awesome birthday rice paper with waygu dish. That was a pleasant surprise and really tasty/unique. Parking - complimentary valet parking next to marmo read more

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(Homer Simpson drool) Just... I mean... Words can't allow me to describe the experience we had at Uchi. This place is PHENOMENAL!!! First of all, the ambience is high end and definitely on the glamorous, more luxurious side for fine dining. They have a host that greets you as soon as you walk in and asks about your reservation details and valet parking validation (more on that in a bit). Since our dining area wasn't quite ready yet, we had the choice of 3 different waiting areas, the bar, a standing room or outside. We chose outside. You are allowed to order drinks while you wait to be seated for dinner. My wife ordered the Otokyama drink. It comes in a glass that's also in a box. The drink is intentionally overflown into the box and you're supposed to drink the overflow from the box. My wife LOVED IT! We were asked to be seated for dinner in about 7 minutes (we were early for our reservation so it was basically right on time). We were seated at the sushi bar directly in front of the chef who was going to be serving us for the evening. I BELIEVE his name was Kevin. Kevin was so laid back and cool, he made you feel like he was just a good friend making you dinner. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the dishes we had but when I tell you this place puts Nobu to shame, JESUS CHRIST. The fresh, delectable, precision, quality ingredients, are just not fair. We did the Chef's tasting which allowed us to taste a variety of different rolls, tempura, etc. It was a 12 course meal. It was so damn GOOD! There was a crab and butter roll, holy moly. Freaking unbelievable! The flavors dance around in your mouth. It's an experience you will never forget. He gave us a few rolls that were on the house and we also had dessert. I could go on and on about this place but you will just have to see for yourself. It's my overall favorite restaurant in Houston now. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. A few tips: - This menu is pricey but worth every penny. Kevin and our server were nice enough to both give me a $25 gift card to use on our next visit which was nice. But this is probably best suited as a special occasion restaurant (it was our anniversary) unless you're just a baller like that. Hehe. - Valet is pretty easy but you will want to catch valet on the side street next to the restaurant instead of Westheimer. They use your phone number to help with the validation process. Valet was complimentary but obviously still tip accordingly. - There isn't a HARD dress code but it's supposed to be, "business smart" attire. I wore a button down, and white cloth shorts with casual shoes and my wife wore a dress with heels. That seemed to be on par with most dressed there. Uchi for the win!!! read more

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A lot of things change but not Uchi! Still 10/10 all the way around. Best sushi. Best service. Best vibes. I refuse to go anywhere else! read more

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I really enjoyed the tasting dishes. The creative, and beautifully balanced blend of flavors + textures perfectly complemented each unique fish. I appreciate that Uchi presents a well executed and innovative take. Every dish, nigiri and sashimi was memorable. No soy sauce or wasabi in sight aside from what has already been placed atop the fish. Sitting at the sushi bar, the chef attentively answered my questions, shared suggestions and walked me through the best way to enjoy each order. Uchi is quite the scene. On a Thursday night it was abuzz with lively cheerful conversation. Keep up the great work! I Will visit again in the future. read more

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I'm sadden to write this review. I've seen rave reviews about this place. Decided to try something new for special birthday dinner and was so disappointed. Should have stuck with my go to place Ume! Much much better. Let's start with the bad. Service started off very slow. No drinks for a while. Then most memorable issue was the wagyu. We all know the price of wagyu is high and with that price is normally the best tasting meat you've ever had. Not the case here. It was seared so much it was burnt. Taste of actual unappealing char. When mentioned to the waiter, he just shrugged and nothing was done about it. Many other nigiri I ate was just plain ole nigiri. Nothing special about it. The best thing I ate was the hama chili. Over $500 later I was so dissatisfied with this meal. No free dessert for my bday. Parking is also a huge hassle. We waited in a line outside for about 30mins to get our car out of valet because it is shared with 5 other restaurants in this street corner. If we could get it claimed by valet earlier that would have been great. There is WAY better sushi in Houston, especially for the price. Would not recommend. read more

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My picture quality doesn't represent how great and beautiful these dishes are. We had several more things but I decided not to take pics of everything. It was our first trip in and we went for my birthday. We let the waiter suggest and we just enjoyed everything he brought out. The service was incredible. Several staff rotating to bring new dishes, taking care of drinks. They were very attentive and it made for a very nice birthday. Would definitely love to dine here again. read more

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Such a good spot for a romantic date night or for celebrations. I recommend getting a reservation in advance! The few times I've been here it's been relatively busy. I wish I had taken more photos of the food when we came here! Just there for a good time and good company that I forgot about it. Nigiri/sashimi is pretty pricey here but for the quality I would say it's worth it. It's always fresh and I don't think we've had anything bad here. The hamachi chili is one of our faves. Their deep fried milk dessert is really good too! One of my favorites here for sure. Service was also good & our servers always explained in depth what each item is and was very informative. We usually go here when we're feeling a fancier date night. read more

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We celebrated a farewell dinner with friends. We enjoyed a range of sushi/sashimi courses (as chosen by the chief) - each was fantastic. Service was impeccable, ambiance is dimly light, laid back with great music. Highly recommend for a special occasion (it ain't a cheap night!). read more

Houston is my sweetheart's hometown, and Uchi is one of her favorite restaurants. I now know why. It's one of the best sushi experiences I can remember. Made a reservation for date night, got a great table, and ordered omakase. It's definitely on the expensive side, but I believe omakase is the only way to dine here at Uchi. EVERYTHING was amazing. It's been two weeks since I've been, and I'm still thinking about Uchi. Every bite of sushi was unbelievable. For some of the sushi, the wait staff instructed us to put the fish side down first on your tongue. The flavors with the fish was out of this world. The wagyu and beef courses were so memorable too. For me personally, the foie gras really stood out. Along with the food, the service was also amazing. There's an army of staff, who are all on point and do their jobs so well. All of this delicious food was delivered with perfect timing and instructions. Our main waiter was fully attentive, made us so comfortable. As I mentioned, Uchi is a spectacular but expensive place. Omakase for two, along with cocktails and wine ended up being almost $600 with tax and tip. I think it was worth it. If you want truly exceptional sushi and are able to be OK with the price, I think you should visit right away. read more

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