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    UMA Japanese Restaurant

    4.6 (75 reviews)
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    David P.

    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.

    Kaison Don
    Candy C.

    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.

    Chicken Katsu
    Katie O.

    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.

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    Jillian G.

    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!

    Shrimp fried rice
    Rachel B.

    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!!

    Uma! Amazing Sushi Experience!
    Isabella B.

    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!

    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.

    Texas Roll
    Katy Diem L.

    (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.

    Salmon don

    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.

    Yankee Roll
    Tammy F.

    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.

    Hamachi Kama
    Ron O.

    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.

    Chef Tony and birthday swan!
    Julie L.

    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!

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

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    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!

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

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    Twenty Five Sushi House

    4.3(186 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    ambiance: 6/5!!!! absolutely gorgeous space. whoever designed this place needs a raise. this place…read moreis great for a casual lunch with friends or a celebration dinner. it feels upscale but not stuffy/pretentious. parking; 5/5. spacious strip mall parking, but i did go after the lunch rush so maybe it's harder to find parking when it's a bit busier. service: 5/5! our waitress was super sweet :) salmon avocado roll: 5/5!!! i have never had such fresh fish for such an affordable price. the salmon melted in my mouth. my only complaint is that the rice wasn't really seasoned but i don't even care because this was such a great deal lol. $8 gyudon (fatty beef over rice): 4/5. yes, i know it's in the name, but the beef was verrryyyyy fatty. like, half of the portion was beef and the other half was fat. came with lots of grilled onions. the flavor was there but i think this dish is just not for me. came with miso soup and salad. $16 chicken gyoza: 5/5!! SUPER fresh and delicious!!!!! $10 hamachi mama roll: 4/5. very yummy though the yuzu was a bit overpowering, and normally i LOVE citrus flavors. $15 chicken tonkatsu: 5/5, my friend loved it! came with miso soup, seaweed salad, rice, and veggies. overall: 4.9/5!!!!

    We came here for lunch since we were in the area and have been wanting to try this place out. We…read moreordered off the regular menu since we weren't doing the AYCE menu. It would be worth trying if we were hungry and had a huge appetite. Hubby and I shared the tempura udon, the hamachi collar bento box, and he got some sashimi while I got the tamago and blue crab nigiri. The portions were big and generous and also reasonably priced. I like the udon a lot even though the broth was a bit sweet for me. The tempura was delicious and perfectly fried. The hamachi collar was a large portion but a bit dry. We're used to having hamachi collar that is more buttery than what we had at twenty five. The sushi was ok too. Wasn't the best we've had but we expected that so we weren't let down by the sushi. Overall the staff was very nice and attentive despite being busy. The restaurant was clean as well. I do enjoy the large parking lot they share with surrounding businesses.

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    Little Sakana

    Little Sakana

    4.5(232 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    the sushi and service was good. the restaurant was noisy. the way you place your order it was…read moredifficult to judge the amount o food that was ordered. we had 6 pieces of sushi we were unable to eat so were charged $5 for left over food.

    WOW what do we have here, Lil Sakana.... Plenty of parking, dessert options too, but they do have…read moreice cream complimentary at the end. We now have been multiple times since they first opened. The most recent time we went, feels like they deserve 20 stars out of 5, ETHAN & Jess - superstars. The whole staff really, service is impeccable, dishes roll out super fast, they also take your plates away super fast as well. I assure you that you will be well taken cared of. Cute, modern interior, yall gotta admit, this probably the best we got in the west. ok down to business, my personal rec's I don't like the scallop here, I do like salmon belly, and their specials, so hearing the specials in the beginning is well worth your time. seared salmon belly, otoro, they actually change specials, so just let them tell you. DO NOT ORDER THE SPIDER ROLL - it's a big a* roll with a lot of rice, you're gonna go down. I would recommend ordering sashimi, nigiri first, then rolls at the end, unless you are under 30 with fast metabolism and can handle all those sauces and cream cheese. the paper menu says 3 rounds, but just think if it as waves, and the food will come fast. personally I like all salmon and shrimp tempura, have fun with the menu! and again, shout out to Ethan!

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    Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya - Katy

    4.6(483 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    The food was absolutely delicious, and everyone was so kind and welcoming. We had a wonderful…read moreexperience!

    Kizuki is now my top favorite ramen spot in the Greater Houston area. My boyfriend and I wanted to…read moretry a different ramen spot from our usual ones, so we decided to check out Kizuki in Katy. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the servers are friendly and helpful. We stopped by for an early dinner on a Saturday evening, so the restaurant wasn't yet busy when we got there but started to fill up as we ate. There are so many different ramen options and toppings to choose from. You can choose to get the low sodium option for all the ramen if you prefer, and they also have free unsalted ramen broth refill. They also have other dishes besides ramen, and you can also customize any existing dishes with other toppings as you'd like. I got the Garlic Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen with spinach and corn, and my boyfriend got the Spicy Ramen. Both broths were so rich and flavorful. They were both slightly salty, so we also got the clear broth refill which made them just right. The ramen had a perfect chew, and the toppings were flavorful and delicious. I usually don't like bamboo toppings in ramen because of the ammonia smell, but I tried some bamboo from the Spicy Ramen that my boyfriend got, and it had no strong bamboo smells at all. I was so impressed. I also ordered the Japanese curry with chicken kaarage to-go, and they were also really tasty. I will definitely be back to Kizuki for more in the future.

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    Sando Satori

    4.3(73 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Sando Satori absolutely lived up to the hype. Considering everything was made fresh to order and we…read moreordered 4 hot sandwiches plus 2 drinks, the wait time was honestly very reasonable. The drinks were fantastic. The strawberry matcha and cloud lavender matcha were perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and you could still truly taste the matcha instead of just sugar. For the food, the ebi and chicken katsu sandos were incredible. Both came out hot, crispy, and packed with flavor, while the bread was unbelievably soft and fluffy. The egg sandos were also excellent, and I loved the addition of the soft-boiled eggs because it added both great texture and presentation. The biggest surprise for me was the strawberry cream sando. That thing was AMAZING. The bread was slightly sweet and different from the hot sandos, which made it pair perfectly with the cream and strawberries. Honestly, everything was so good that we completely inhaled the food before even thinking about taking photos. Definitely one of the best sando spots I've tried, and I'll absolutely be back.

    Great spot for Japanese sandos (sandwiches)! Both hot and cold sandos are available here…read more Spicy Chicken Katsu Sando - Appreciated that they cut the sandwich in half for convenience. Plus triangle-cut sandwiches taste better lol. The sliced Chicken Katsu pieces were thick, juicy, and super crispy. Amazing bread too, light and spongy, with the crusts cut off. Nice additions inside - the savory sauce had just a hint of spice and the shredded cabbage was crunchy and fresh. Mango Cream Sando - the cream inside was light and airy, with subtle sweetness. Paired well with the sweet and fresh mango. Great dessert sandwich to finish off the meal. For drinks, they have a large assortment of coffee, tea, matcha, soda refresher, slush, and more. We got the Ube Cream Coffee, which was one of their popular drinks (had a star next to it on the menu). The coffee itself was super rich, like classic Vietnamese coffee. Interesting twist with the Ube Cream on top. Fluffy and cloud-like with nice Ube flavor. I'm glad they gave a lot (1/3 of cup), since it was yummy and made the drink more creamy. Love the book wall, it goes up to the ceiling with floating books too. The interior gives such cozy vibes, especially with the dark wood tables and shelves. Fast service - no wait to place my order and all my food was ready after checking out the decor. They have a small sando menu but they have mastered them well, so it's easy to pick from the short list. Lovely to grab a sandwich and coffee here to relax!

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    4.1(396 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    This Katy location never disappoints. Even when they're busy, the service is fast and smooth. Shout…read moreout to my girl Any for always delivering such great service. The vibes are moody but intimate which i'm a fan of. The salmon sashimi is some of the freshest in the area such thick, rich cuts that honestly melt in your mouth and they practically melt like butter. they don't over promise and under deliver like other places. If you're looking for good sushi and good service, this place actually delivers. Definitely worth trying i promise you won't be disappointed.

    This is one of our favorite sushi spots - but we aren't in the area often so it's a special treat…read moreto stop by. Our most recent visit was on a weeknight. There was no wait and we were seated promptly. We were given 4 different menus to order from! So many choices-but it is possible some items were listed on multiple menus. It was a bit overwhelming. I finally decided on a special- 2 rolls + soup or salad for only $13. My husband ordered a Poke Bowl. Our food was outstanding as usual. Cool, crisp salads with my favorite creamy dressing. The tools I chose were delicious and my husband liked his Poke Bowl. The service was ok-there was this round plastic button thing on the wall and they told us to press it to order-we did-but we weren't sure if it worked and no one came right over. In the end though-service was fast, our drinks never ran out, food was great, and it was inexpensive.

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