I travel for my job and I've had Japanese food all over and this is top 3 best Japanese I've ever had. Definitely best in Houston! Between the sushi and tuna tataki and salmon the flavors are explosive and sushi is 100% Fresh! 10 out of 10! read more

Really enjoyed it here. I ordered three rolls which were all fresh and delicious. Spent $24 which I felt was reasonable. Atmosphere was calm with light jazzy piano music in the background and clean, no weird smells. read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Miso soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I went here for the first time on recommendation of a family member and we're not disappointed. The sushi was fresh and the portions were very generous. The service was also amazing and the restaurant itself was very clean and spacious. We will definitely come back! read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi bibimbap - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Incredible customer service. The food is also amazing we absolutely love it and will continue to order from here!

Nut allergy friendly: No issues with sushi, though I almost never have issues with Japanese food. Time-to-Food: 24 Minutes for the Maki Roll Combo I came for lunch and had no issues getting a table for four around noon on a Thursday. Each meal was accompanied by a pleasant miso soup as a starter. Unfortunately, I think the entrees all fell a bit flat for us. All of my colleagues that ordered ramen thought they were okay. I ordered the Maki Roll Combo for lunch with the Eel Cucumber, Salmon Avocado, and Boston (shrimp, avocado, and cucumber) roll, and some of my colleagues ordered a special roll. Overall, I would say that the rolls are very small, and on the rice-heavier side. The specials are more sauce-heavy. There wasn't much fish at all and I was still hungry after eating the 3-Maki Roll combo. I'd say the eel was the best of them. We had minor service issues, where one of my party asked a question about the lunch special (it was mentioned that the Sashimi Lunch was non-substitutable) and the staff interpreted that as an order. They did not charge us for this, thankfully. One of my party reported food poisoning after coming here, but I could not say if it was related. Overall, it is relatively expensive for rolls that are not that special. I'd consider returning if I had a sushi itch and I was in the area. read more

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Staff is welcoming and friendly. Good for family dining or a date night. Located in a strip center so there is shared parking. We started with Shrimp & vegetable tempura, sweet potato tempura, spicy edamame, and Takoyaki all yummy appetizers. For my entree I selected the Kaison Don (Hokkaido seafood on rice)... so delicious. We finished the meal with mochi ice cream and banana tempura. read more

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Our second visit, and it was delicious! We will definitely be back. Service is fast, food has great portions, the sushi fresh and staff very friendly. The tables are well spread out and you are not on top of other customers. read more

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Few weeks ago I went to have sushi for lunch at Uma. I had spicy tuna roll and salmon and avocado roll. They were tasty and the prices were incredibly cheap, but after few hours I had abdominal cramps and got sick. Not going back read more

The sushi was very fresh. Tuna and salmon both had nice fat marbling. The main option that drew my Husband and Myself was the 1/2 roll sizing. That allowed us to try several rolls without filling up. Service was excellent, staff was there for all requests and suggestions. The interior of the restaurant is very artistic. Be sure to check out the specials on the blackboard Mon-Thurs. Definitely worth the drive from the Galleria area read more

Absolutely loved it. Food was very tasty. Relaxing atmosphere Awesome staff very welcoming and heartwarming service. Will come back for more. read more

Wow! I saw the reviews, but almost couldn't believe such great sushi was tucked away here. Look for the Grand Opening Banner, and don't be afraid to walk in. The interior is lovely, and the staff is very friendly. Of course, the sushi is amazing! I tried the Yummy Roll, and really enjoyed the fresh taste. The presentation was beautiful, and the combination was delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Inside - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Located in a strip center on the corner of barker cypress and I 10, is this newish sushi place. The decor is open and appealing, with the proverbial pan flute playing and it's quiet. We went for lunch on a Sunday and thankfully they have specials the whole week; we got the sushi and sashimi lunch specials which were good sized and came with a miso soup for around $. 16. We also ordered the calamari salad which was tasty and the shrimp fried rice. It was okay and had a bunch of veggies in it like string beans and corn but was presented well. Our sushi was good and when we looked at the sushi bar, everything looked fresh, clean and covered. My daughter said the sashimi was to die for too. Waitress was nice too. Please check them out and keep them open!! read more

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My adult children visited for lunch and ordered 3 different ramens. They also ordered 3 dr.pepper that never came. They all said the ramen tasted bad so I told them to bring it home for me to try. There was something off in the taste and then I figured it out. It was a weird metallic taste like from canned bamboo. They were really excited to try this place and I'm sad they spent so much money on bad ramen. read more

Uma! Presentation 10/10, Quality 11/10, taste Sushi lovers unite! Such amazing quality for a good price! I've had Omakase in the biggest cities and my experience at Uma .. in a strip mall .... compares well done Chef Tony! read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Uma! Amazing Sushi Experience! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My husband and I were staying in a hotel nearby and we went for dinner and what an amazing experience! The owner and I think his wife were both so pleasant and friendly. We were served miso soup and it was delicious. Then the sushi was not only super delicious but the presentation was like an art form. Thank you for a great experience and the next time we are back in Katy we will be coming back for dinner. read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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(A 10 year old is writing this) the food was good especially the tempura and gyoza BUT the salmon was super fatty and the rolls have more rice then usual. The miso soup was good and not too hot. The service was pretty good and our waitress was nice. The ambiance was very calm and happy. read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Texas Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is my go to lunch spot. Can't go wrong with any of the lunch menu. There's so much food! Everything is fresh always. My favorite is in the regular menu, salmon don. Many slices of fresh salmon on sushi rice. The price is right and I am so full after. read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Salmon don - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was fabulous, the service was stellar, and the ambiance was pleasing. The menu is extensive and has something for everyone's palate. We can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu. read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Yankee Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Decent Japanese food near I-10 just past Highway 6. Wide ranging menu including lots of sushi, tempura, teriyaki, ramen, udon, donburi (rice bowl combos) and more. Currently also offering Happy Hour specials M-Th from 5:30 pm to close & all day weekends. What we tried... * HH Tempura Veggie -- Nice & crisp, good variety of veggie (8 pieces) at just $4.50 * HH Tempura Shrimp -- Nice & crisp, fresh tasty shrimp (3 pieces) at just $5 * HH Spicy Miso Ramen -- Good broth flavor, nice slice of juicy roast pork, par boiled eggs, and an egg noodle. This is a salty dish though, and the noodles were a little softer and clumpier than I like. * Hamachi Kama (grilled Yellowtail collar/cheek) -- It was decent, with good flavor, but somehow not as juicy and soft as I've had at other restaurants where we typically order this. * Chicken Karaage (fried chicken bites) -- Just average to me, but decent for the price. * Agedashi Tofu -- Tofu pieces with a light deep fried batter and dipping sauce on the side. This was well done. * Sashimi Deluxe Combination -- Nice & fresh variety of raw fish. * Garlic Edamame -- Nice garlicky flavor, but the edamame was a tad overcooked to me. Service was very friendly, but they might be a bit understaffed during this "soft opening" which led to some items being missed out late to come out (like soy sauce dishes for the sushi, miso soup with the bento box, etc). Ambiance is nice with high ceilings and tasteful Asian decor. Great value for decent food. read more

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We love Uma! We have been coming here ever since it first opened and we are loyal customers for life! If you crave high quality sushi and endless options in a casual and welcoming setting, then Uma is the place to go! Chef Tony and his team are always so welcoming and kind to my family and serves the best ramen and sushi in Katy! My daughter chose Uma for her birthday dinner and Chef Tony made this awesome fruit swan to celebrate her special day! We always have a fabulous dinning experience when we go! Definitely a Katy gem! read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Chef Tony and birthday swan! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing food nice cozy restaurant staff makes you feel like you're at home I highly recommend one of my favorite spots of all time!

New spot with outstanding food. Sushi is fresh, service is very friendly and the prices are not bad. How can you go wrong. We loved it and will make this a weekly feature. Keep it up guys! read more

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Had a wonderful Sushi lunch at UMA. The service was great. We ordered 4 various rolls. All were excellent. I will be coming back and my friend who joined me is excited to bring his wife for dinner! read more

We came here because my son was craving sushi after leaving the hospital, and I found this place on Yelp. The food looked delicious, so we decided to give it a try! My son ordered the Spicy Girl roll, and it was so tasty! My husband went for the katsu combo with chicken, pork, and fish--he absolutely loved it and even let me have a bite. I tried a roll recommended by our waitress (it had fresh mango, but I can't remember the name), and it was amazing! Just as we were about to leave, a kind gentleman brought complimentary mochi to our table. Such a sweet gesture! We enjoyed every bite and felt so welcomed by the hospitality. This is a new restaurant, and it's definitely worth a visit. Don't pass it up--every dish was delicious! read more

As someone who has been eating sushi for over 40 years, I'd like to think I know so-so sushi from excellent sushi, as I have had both and everything in between, in many places in the US, mainland Japan and Okinawa and a few remote pacific islands. It's been a hot minute since we've been out for sushi, and on a whim, decided to try UMA. We are so glad we did. First off, most people use the descriptor 'fresh' to describe sushi. Well, I certainly hope it's fresh (although by USDA law it must be flash frozen to kill any parasites). So, I'll refrain from using 'fresh'-but I will use 'refreshing', as it applies perfectly to this old sushi head's experience at UMA. The quaint, cozy location, the politeness and Japanese mannerisms of the staff, and the expertly cut and presented nigiri and maki offerings done Japanese style were all indeed refreshing. We will not hesitate to return here the next time the sushi cravings hit. Please have a look at my photos that were taken during the course of our meal. Just viewing them right after arriving home from dining there has me wanting to go back! read more

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The service was wonderful. The sushi was so good and the appetizers were fulfilling that I couldn't eat my whole plate from the bento box. Everything was season and flavorful and the atmosphere was great and very clean inside. read more

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Tuna Tower! Yummy!! Very elegant restaurant. I've had many items off the menu here and everything has been very good! read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Tuna Tower! So yummy! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been hunting Nagasaki Champon for years, and Uma shows up to deliver a delicious and hearty helping of seafood bliss! We had such a great time, the owner was a great conversation and he made sure we were thoroughly satisfied. Definitely going back again and again read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Nagasaki Champon!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went with my daughter Ambiance was pleasant food was delicious fair prices and the service was excellent read more

New Japanese Restaurant near Methodist West Hospital. Went here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Menu is extensive, there is a lot of Japanese options. The food was fresh and service was professional and the food came out quickly. If I had to choose one thing they could work on was the sauces especially accompanied with the Chicken Karage and Adashi Tofu was overly sweet. Keep the quality of the food and service up, we will definitely stop by if we are in the area again. read more

Decent sushi at reasonable prices. Do I wish the rolls were rolled tighter? Absolutely. Was the fish mid quality? Sadly. Definitely worth a 2nd shot though, in house versus takeout. Superb elements but some presented clunky. read more

We're from out of town and stumbled upon UMA our last visit to the area. We couldn't wait to return. The hospitality, service and food are like no other. The ambiance is delightful, intimate. Hannah was our server this time and she was so kind and attentive. Show them some support! You'll be glad you did! read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Lobster Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We think the rating of this place is significantly overrated. The honest and accurate rating is 3.2 out of 5. If you expect to have a quality ingredients or even a good ramen - do not go here, you will be disappointed. The food is just okay-ish and slight below mediocre. Ramen is actually really bad for $15. Waitresses are nice, yes this is a plus. read more

Very nice restaurant with great ambiance. Sushi was extremely fresh and delicious and the staff was very attentive and kind to our young son. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Spicy Crawfish Roll, 007 Roll, White Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch of sashimi and sushi. The service was excellent. The sushi was absolutely perfect. We loved the menus. We were greeted right away and waiter was very attentive. read more

the food is SO GOOOD and the customer service is even better HIGHLY RECOMMEND we will be coming here all the time now read more

Very friendly and welcoming people and cozy setup. Longhorn, Volcano rolls and sushi-sashimi combo are my favorites.

Amazing Sushi and White ramen. The sushi were fresh. The ramen noodle was al dente and tasty! But most of all, Tony (I believe is the owner) is a really friendly guy, he gave us great recommendations for fresh pickled wasabi, nice flavor! We just wish there is a big demand for Uni so they can have it available. Tony also gave 1 belly yellowtail handroll as complimentary and it was really good!! We will be back ! read more

Beautiful presentation, friendly staff, high quality food. Definitely recommend! Looking forward to going back. read more

AMAZING! Completely a must! BEST sushi I have had in town. New favorite spot. such a wonderful experience & phenomenal quality. A lovely place to enjoy a meal. Was very fast service as well. read more

UMA Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas