“We had a great hibachi experience today. My son has an egg allergy and they were so mindful of that during food prep. They prepared the hibachi meats n veggies before the rice so there was no issues of cross contamination. The chef even skipped me during the rice throw fun because of the allergy, which I wasn't even thinking on. I hope to visit again on try the sushi and drinks. Great hostesses, waitstaff, and chefs.Dietary restrictions: Accommodating of egg allergy“
“This sushi joint is next level. It’s so good!!! 10 out of 10. Don’t expect large portions, they’re expensive and small. But the presentation and flavors are phenomenal. I came while visiting MDA and will most certainly be coming back !! And Virginia was the best waitress ever“
“When we arrived we were promptly greeted and seated. It did take our server to get to us a good 10 minutes before talking and telling us what the concept and food recommendations were. The setting of the restaurant is clean, and airy due to the sun room setting on one side of the restaurant. To start us off, we did some drinks that were good but did not find any favourites. The two cold starters were: Hamachi Yuzu: 2/5 because the yuzu yoghurt was overpowering and the kombu powder left a sandy grit texture on the teeth that made it almost annoying to eat. Could barely taste the hamachi. Madai Carpaccio: 1/5 because the crunchy togarashi and black sesame soy sauce enveloped the Madai and the saucy component was too strong to complement the fish. Oyster with caviar was fresh and briny. Very tasty. 5/5. Would recommend avoiding the cold starters besides the oysters and moving straight to the nigiri and hot components of the menu. From the nigiri portion, we ordered: Hotate, salmon, gizzard shad, akami, amaebi and madai. Fresh, fatty, flavoursome cuts of delicious fish. Definitely recommend, 5/5. Also, tried the Olive A5 wagyu nigiri with black truffle and it was unctuous and absolute yum! From their hot portion, we got the baby back ribs, iberico shumai, and lobster with sake miso. The baby back ribs were falling off the bone, tender and seasoned to perfection. The shumai was good with a pipette of ponzu sauce. The lobster was rich, not overcooked and the panko with the miso sake lent it a Mac and cheese-esque quality to it. Would definitely get these again. For dessert go the Japanese melon which was sweet and juicy and had none of the chemical aftertaste that is found in the fruits here in the states. The green tea kakigori was airy and light. Usually not a fan of red bean ice cream or desserts but this one came with a really nice red bean ice cream. Would have liked the portion to be more to balance out the shaved ice. Overall it was a great time! Price wise it was affordable for the amount of food we ordered.“
“If I could give more stars I absolutely would. This place is located in a strip mall looking area but inside is amazing. Beautiful ambiance and seriously fantastic service at totally affordable prices. Wine was a little pricey though. The food was excellent. I highly recommend the vegan soba salad and mango sorbet. We also tried the mango shaved ice which was phenomenal.Vegetarian options: Not as many options as I would have expected.Dietary restrictions: Not many dairy free options.Parking: Parking lot that severes the strip is very accessible. We had no trouble finding a spot right in front.“
“You are greeted by a gracious host who showed us to our table, we were enamored by the atmosphere and presence of the restaurant.We placed our order starting with an order of the spicy edamames which are a MOST, some exquisite yellowtail and scallop nigiris, with the cherry blossom roll and top it all an silky sake with a hint of white peach to make this the perfect and my go to sushi place next time the craving overcomes me.The mochi that melt in your mouth is guilty pleasure you won’t regret yo be tempted by.“
“This is an amazing sushi place that starts with great sushi. Next the service is worth the visit. Lastly the decor is sharp and minimalist. The music is enough to enjoy without having to talk loudly.It's been a challenge to find the balance, but they are getting it right“
“Truly perfection, I'm in the hospitality industry, and I can tell you, I can't remember the last time I went to a restaurant that was simply perfect where everything from quality of food, presentation, the service, the cleanliness, the ambience in the restaurant, and the overall hospitality. The quality of the fish and rice served at Handies is a 10 out of 10! I'm sure most of these pictures speak for themselves, truly culinary perfection. Not sure there is a better hand roll and sashimi experience anywhere. If you haven't been you have to give this place a try.“
“This was a lot of fun! The experience from start to finish was delightful, imaginative and intimate. The food was on point and very elevated as expected at this price point. The service was fantastic, as the setup allows for the chef to have plenty of interaction with the guests and Chef Marcos was very engaging and enthusiastic about explaining the different techniques, fish and his own sushi history with us as we dined. My wife and I are no novices to sushi, omakase or tasting menus in general and this experience was both unique and memorable. I should note the restaurant is BYOB, they did share a sake shot welcome cheers for everyone and the passion fruit mocktail was excellent.“
“We were lucky enough to get the last service by Chef Jonathan. We had his Kobe fair well tour!And he made our experience amazing! We had recently had their parent restaurant Hidden Omakase and we enjoyed it but was recommended to try this joint for a lower price point and shorter meal.So for dinner they do 45 mins and they start on time so make sure you come a little early and take some pictures in the nft gallery out front. If you park it’s to the left of the Italian restaurant and has no signage.Once seated they get started right on the dot. But even though it’s a short service Jonathan explained what we were getting in great detail. We got better interaction here with the crew than at Hidden Omakase. It’s a younger group and more fun and lively.The Engawa was the best thing I have ever eaten at any sushi restaurant. This thing is life changing. And you’re able to get an extra piece as an a la carte add on. Do it!!! You will not regret it.My wife and I were so impressed, we will definitely be back and at this price point we can come more often.Best of luck on your next Journey chef Jonathan your skills will truly be missed here.“
“Everything was so good! Do try to get a reservation though. They were super nice to squeeze us in before a reservation came in. I got the 4 set rolls and it came with the BGB sake, negitoro, spicy tuna, and avocado. My favorites from the set was BGB sake, super tasty, and the spicy tuna which had crunchy crips in it. The best spicy tuna hand roll I ever had. I also tried their notorious BGB which had a side that taste like fish sauce to me and hotate which is scallop crudo with refreshing citrus. Both are delicious and are a must try! Their bluefin Akami sashimi was fresh too. I didn’t like negitoro sashimi as much but that is just a preference. All of their drinks are solid too.“
“Such a cool sushi bar. Absolutely everything we ordered immediately became a new favorite, and the foie gras nigiri was on par with Uchi's offering. Super friendly staff, fun funky atmosphere, and great location. Totally fantastic, we'll be back soon!“
“We went to Roka to celebrate a new job! It's one of the date night/special occasion spots in our rotation. The ambiance and decor is nice, service is great, but the food really steals the show. Top tier! Everything I've had is phenomenal!! The crispy fried squid, Robata grilled octopus, and sweet corn you MUST try. All AMAZING. The cheesecake desert is insane, completely delicious. To be honest though everything we have had there is good. The prime ribeye, the sushi rolls, the pork belly, the wagyu beef dumplings, and the yuzu miso black cod, yellowtail are all amazing and in rotation. Also If you enjoy a cocktail they have this Margarito with Tajin that is solid! I'm picky so not easy to please. Roka is top tier.“
“I came here for dinner one night with a friend and what a hit this place was! Casual, yet trendy atmosphere. Seating was prompt and service was attentive and friendly. The food was amazing and the quality was top tier. The aburi on fire roll and yasai kinoko tofu was absolutely DELICIOUS! Parking was super easy and this place is a solid 5 star. If you want fresh quality food, this is the place to be! I'll definitely be back with friends and family for dinner!“
“Went on a Wednesday for all day Happy Hour with some friends. Had beer, wine and the omakase - this is an excellent spot, the service was impeccable even at the bar.Drinks were kept flowing, the sushi and the oysters on the omakase were to DIE for. I live in the area so super nice to have a great sushi place nearby.Highly recommend taking advantage of the HH here. Can’t wait to come back!“
“The food here is absolutely delightful and flavorful. The ambiance is incredible, perfect for a date. The service is punctual and the staff takes pride in describing the meal. Every aspect of the dining experience is described with precision. The kitchen is constantly working on masterpiece after masterpiece. Overall, the experience is delightful and the desserts are killer. Not one staff seemed out of place and constantly kept the momentum of the restaurant moving.“
“Very intimate dining experience to say the least! It actually took some time to even find this hidden gem. TINS completely exceeded my expectations from the ambiance to the amazing food. The omakase provides 14 courses with each bite better than the last! Each bite of fish was just so fresh and flavorful. The chefs really come up with the most unique and delicious sauces for each dish. The service is also impeccable. Overall, I had a fantastic time at this spot. The food was out of this world, and the drinks just kept coming. I can't wait to give them another try in the future!“
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Koi. It was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, and the ambiance was both elegant and inviting. The hand roll selection was exceptional, with each dish beautifully presented.“
“The food was good I went for sushi but didn’t even end up getting it I got full off appetizers the crab puffs was good and the Buffalo chicken empanadas I think they were idk but they stole the show the crab rice was regular tho kinda dry for my liking, the wings were all types of shapes and spicy they were crispy but that’s bout it wasn’t all that and still had feathers on them idk wassup with that but overall was good. Oh yeah the salmon was average came on top of fried edamame they were good but wasn’t enough sauce on the fish“
“Love how Neo pays attention to the smallest details to ensure a fine dining experience. The staff were attentive and respectful, Chef was knowledgeable and talented, and food was incredible. We went on 3/4/24 for the Sushi Omakase and our favorites were Masu, Madai Crudo, Maitake, and the Maguro Handroll. Highly recommend!“
“My coworker raved about Suki Sushi last month after trying it for the first time. When she told me that she'd be going there regularly since she lived in the area, I knew I would have to try it. At this point, I've gone to Suki Sushi three times already -- once to dine-in, and twice for takeout. I was never disappointed, and I would still visit if I'm ever in the area again! ** Food: 8/10 ** On my first visit, I tried a bento box (with teriyaki beef, California roll, and tempura), red snapper nigiri, and a spicy scallop hand roll. My favorite thing about the bento is that I can customize what 3 entrees I want in it, so I don't have to worry about ending up with something I don't want. * Teriyaki beef (10/10): This was amazing! I could taste that there was a slight char to the beef for an extra kick of flavor, which most other Japanese restaurants do not do with their teriyaki. I could eat this everyday, honestly. * California roll (??/10): I personally don't like this kind of roll, so I didn't eat any of it. My boyfriend ate all if of though, and he didn't have any criticisms. * Tempura (9/10): I love that the batter used for tempura here is not as heavy. It tastes lighter and a more airy, so to speak. I don't feel as bad after eating several pieces. * Red snapper nigiri (5/10): The fish was a bit bland for some reason. There was neither freshness nor brinyness to it, and I have no idea how this could be. * Spicy scallop hand roll (10/10): If you like spicy, this is definitely something to try! The hand roll is a good size, and there's plenty of scallop so that you don't feel skimped out on the price. For my second visit, I ordered a bento box as takeout. This time, I had to get the teriyaki beef again. It was just so good! Other items I got were: * Sashimi (7/10): The cuts weren't that big, and I felt neutral about the taste of each fish piece. I was neither impressed nor disappointed. * Chicken katsu (9/10): The chicken cutlet was huge! The texture was near perfection -- crispy and not dry inside. My only issue with the katsu was that too much sauce was drizzled on top of it. I would have preferred the sauce to be packaged separately for takeout, both to maintain the crispiness better and to also allow me some control on how much sauce I want on the cutlet. For my third visit, I didn't try any new items and just created another bento box with a mix of previous items that I liked~ ** Service: 10/10 ** The owner is very nice, efficient with sushi rolls, and full of smiles and warmth. I can tell he cares a lot about his business and whether or not his customers are having a good time eating the food there. The other worker I saw was a lady who waited and handled takeout orders. She was an absolute delight, and she also offered her own recommendations on what was good. ** Ambiance: 10/10 ** The restaurant isn't too big, but the atmosphere is very cozy and comforting. You can sit comfortably and not have to worry about too much excessive noise, and the decor is easy on the eyes. I found the utensil box on the tables very cute and a nice touch too! There's a fork, spoon, and pair of chopsticks inside -- although I wonder why they have chopsticks in there while also providing chopsticks outside of it?“
“Quite literally the BEST restaurant I’ve ever eaten at in my life!!! The sushi quality was incredible, the presentation was amazing, the flavor profiles and combinations were immaculate, the chef was superb and so friendly, the waiter was also so kind, and so was the manager!! We went on a Monday night for my birthday dinner and wound up being the last table in the restaurant and chatted with all of the staff while we were eating our meal. We had an absolute blast outside of just eating the best food I’ve ever had. We had ordered the standard Omakase for $150 pp. It was the most amazing dining experience of my life. I will be dreaming about this meal. I also had a phenomenal craft sake pairing with my meal. The dishes were unlike any fish and garnish pairing. The toro was so delectable, it literally melted in my mouth. Every bite I took I found myself more and more amazing. Chef also made us the uni toast which I couldn’t believe the flavor was so sweet and delicious. If you don’t go to this restaurant you are doing yourself a disservice!!!Dietary restrictions: Pescatarian“
“Manny was our server for a surprise bday party of 12 guest! He was able to provide great service and very attentive to our needs especially with such a large group! Many of our friends were new to SOPO and they all loved it as much as we did! Will come back again soon!“
“I use to visit this restaurant before covid. Back in the area I was surprised to see it still operating...thankful as this place is awesome great food and quick service if you get there early. Local like most places in this area serves excellent sushi. “
“My first time here, not only were we sat at a great section (seating is everything to me/it’s a vibe) but I had Keanon which made the entire experience freaking PHENOMENAL!!!!! I’m so picky with cocktails so I always order a dirty martini to be safe (trust me, restaurants do mess that up) but the cocktails were so good, well shaken. Keanon was so intuitive and checked in periodically without being overbearing where we felt like it’s a low key hint that I leave. Love Keanon and will request/visit soon!!Food isn’t great but atmosphere and service is everything. That’s my struggle when choosing a date -night restaurant. Atmosphere was great, drinks were awesome, food is mediocreService and atmosphere here is 10. Food…go to your nearest fav spot after leaving this place.“
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“The best place in Houston for fresh sushi and good service and price.... specially Markus was great, every time we go there for dinner or happy hours. Thank you Marcuse.Parking: a lot of parking spaceKid-friendliness: yes They have kids menue“
“I'm a vegetarian and even I enjoyed the all you can eat experience. They have a couple veggie rolls but also have vegetarian fried rice, miso soup, tempura, and a couple different tofu dishes to select from. Service was excellent and food was delicious for AYCE“
“I come here all the time and the services have been consistently excellent! They always fill my bowl to the brim and do not skim on toppings. There was one time that the rice was a little dry, but after I talked to the manager, that never happened again :). Everything is delicious and fresh! Y’all should definitely stop by ?“
“The service is great here. As a lifelong vegetarian it's usually difficult to find places that are fully vegetarian. Many of the meals at this place have fake meats which I do not eat as I've never eaten meat. They were able to cater to my needs by not using any of these. The pad thai and Kung pao tofu were really good. Will go again. Highly recommend to vegetarian diets.“
“Came here a while back with a friend, and we had a great time! The food was super tasty, and the service was very friendly. The food was also very reasonably priced! We ordered the rainbow and rock n' roll sushi rolls and the spam musubi. I'd definitely come back!“
“I had the pleasure of dining at PokeWorks recently and was truly impressed by the outstanding service provided by Terra. From the moment I walked in, Terra greeted me with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. She went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of excellent.Terra's attentiveness and knowledge of the menu were remarkable. She patiently guided me through the different options and helped me customize my poke bowl to perfection. Not only did she exhibit professionalism, but her friendly demeanor also made me feel welcomed and valued as a customer.“
“This place is great. Phenomenal service. They gave us a complimentary appetizer. All the rolls tasted super fresh. The lobster Luna roll was so good. You cannot go wrong with anything you order. They also have a complimentary ice cream at the end ! Will be coming back everyone was so attentive!“
“This restaurant just might have served me this best food I’ve had in Houston in yearsss!!The food was phenomenal and the service went above and beyond ?We had our waiter choose our menu items and everything was delicious!!10/10 would recommend this spot for a great date night!!“
“i really like this place. great food, lunch deals, and friendly service. easy parking. not too loud. ive been coming here more than 20+ times and most of the time it's been pleasant.during lunch hours, there are a lot of servers and even tho it's busy, i can easily flag down one of them and they are all attentive. so i have no issues and the experience always had been positive. they check on me and make sure everything is good and all that.sadly im evening time, it's not the same. i've came a few times for dinner and the male host is kinda rude. and with them being short staffed, the service is slow. and they get my order wrong at times. it's quite frustrating.i come alone all the time and i might be younger than all the crowd they have, i feel like the respect should be there. at the end of the day im also a paying customer here so they should treat me the same way they do with older people here.food ive gotten here so far:- general tso- wonton soup- egg roll- shrimp spring roll- sweet potato tempura- sorbet- california roll- caterpillar roll- salmon sashimi- yellowtail sashimi- tunaall of them are very delicious!“
“Izakaya Wa is one of my top 3 favourite restaurants. All the food is so delicious and has a seasoned taste. I definitely recommend the torimune fried skewers, one order comes with 2 generously sized skewers, they were so good I had to get 3 orders! I also recommend the sushi dinner, all the fish is so fresh and the salmon has so much fat and the bluefin tuna was amazing also. You should definitely come here. I don’t live in Houston and whenever we come here for a couple days, we always come to Izakaya Wa.“
“We have been coming here for a few months and it has never disappointed! We have several food allergies and the chefs are very accommodating. Amazing wait staff and the food is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this gem in the neighborhood.“
“Sushi Chef Calvin was focused and precise while preparing a mouthwatering Yellowtail Belly Sashimi & Albacore Nigiri so fresh it literally melts in your mouth and the Spicy tuna rolls had just the right amount of kick that washed down perfectly with a hot sake...A gem of a place definitely recommended!! Two thumbs up??“
“I go here very often. Because I like to eat Japanese food, especially sashimi, I really like salmon. There is a buffet here. and single dishes I really like mochi ice cream. You must come and try it once. You can like it here as much as I do. Open your mind and come try eating here.“
“Iwa Ya on Bellaire Blvd hit the spot for lunch today! The atmosphere was inviting, and the service was quick and friendly. We dove into their delicious spider roll, savoring the fresh ingredients and perfect texture. The katsudon was another winner, with its crispy pork cutlet and flavorful sauce. Even the miso and corn chowder soup impressed, offering a warm and comforting start to the meal. And to top it off, the prices were reasonable! Highly recommend Iwa Ya for a satisfying and enjoyable lunch experience.“
“Excellent food and prices. Their business model is really only bottlenecked by how slow their waiters are. It takes forever to turn over the tables and get people off the waitlist if it takes 10 mins to get someone’s check. If they switched to counter serve they’d probably make even more money“
“General Description:A traditional Japanese restaurant. They have booths and a sushi bar.The space is on the smaller side.The good:- Tonkatsu Ramen: Broth was a bit different than most Japanese style ramen. I don't like fatty/heavy broth base. This one was on the lighter side.- Yellowtail sashimi was on the fresher side.The bad:- Chicken was rubbery.- Broccoli was overcooked.- Wasabi mix was watered down.Overall:Worth trying.“
“Very chill vibes. Mood lighting, music isn’t too loud nor too electronic. Nice date night spot. I took advantage of their 3-6pm HH, $5 apps and $7 cocktails. Recommend their curry croquets and calamari. Also got a hand roll set. I like the price point of this place, high quality but affordable enough to go on a more casual stint rather than limited to special occasions. Service very attentive and friendly, I came by myself and felt taken care of. There’s a separate parking lot just on the lot over if the main lot is full.“
“This is my first time visiting Yellowtail, but it won't be my last. I enjoyed the quaint space, kind patrons, and great service from the chef and waitstaff. I enjoyed my Gyoza, super shaggy roll, and crunchy chicken roll. I'm more of a cooked meats person and everything was perfection. I will be back! The prices were reasonable for the fresh, quality ingredients you get.“
“Our favorite sushi place in Meyerland! We go here so often that the staff know what we’re gonna order lol. Nemo roll is amazing. We also usually share a sushi/sashimi bento box substituting extra tempura instead of rice. The cocktails we’ve had are really good, especially the lychee. Also the tiger eye roll, New Orleans roll, and jalapeño roll.“
“It’s rare that service at a restaurant truly elevates my experience, but that happened tonight thanks to Justice! She was quick, attentive, kind, funny, and made great recommendations! I never think to request a server, but I will definitely be asking for her again.“
“Came with a date, she had the Sushi, I ate from one of the other concepts, but the pieces I managed to steal whilst she wasn't looking were fantastic! We split the tuna nacho's to start, which were unique and really tasty too.Pro tip, order through the QR codes and they'll bring the drinks to you - really useful if you're having a couple of drinks at the bar, which is surprisingly good for a food hall!“
“I've come to eat here multiple times with my family. We love the bento boxes, the sushi, and the warm sake. The spicy crawfish, the Houston, the Black Pearl, and the Eel Roll were delicious when we went today. You can never order the wrong thing. I'd go all the time if it wasn't a bit expensive. Definitely a place for special occasions, tho!!!“
“Really want to give this a 1 star so the preppy wealth people don't ruin this gem, but God daa-mmn (two syllables) this place is effing fantastic. Please don't go and make this place popular and ruin it for me. Stay away! I love this place and don't want to have to wait for a table in the future.STAY... AWAY...Please, I need all the sushi and miso for me.DON'T GO.(sorry Hokkaido for the mixed review, you are SO GOOD and I am SO SELFISH)To my priest, John Patrick, "forgive me Father, for I have sinned. I used the Lord's name in vain, cursed, and told lies on the Internet... But, in a small defense, Jesus Christ himself never had sushi and miso soup like what is happening in this place."To my mother: "this post is completely out of character." And, "Yes ma'am."To the people who work at Hokkaido, ::applause:: "you effing geniuses! You did it!"To Google, "can we add a golden sixth star that can be used once per account? Please? They earned it."“
“The sushi is really good here, and like the name says they play a variety of music but most is classic Rock n Roll. This is the second time my wife and I were here and we were extremely pleased they have a place is Stafford that offers sushi. I like spicy sushi and what I got was absolutely delicious. This place ROCKS! The service, the food, and the environment gets my thumbs up!!“
“Going to an omakase has been on my bucket list for a while now and Oheya was a great first experience. It's owned by the Uchi franchise and is actually connected to the Uchi. The entrance is located on Grant Street. Valet parking is available or you can also self park in the parking garage at the Montrose Collective. The experience is very intimate with only about 12 seats per service. This allowed us to chat with the sushi chefs and learn more about the courses we were about to eat. You're immediately greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. The entire service felt very personalized and special. They took very good of my friend whose birthday we were celebrating. We had a good variety of courses, from crudo to nigiri. Some of my favorites from the night were the smoked trout belly, scallop, and sake confit. What was supposed to be a 15-course omakase turned out to be 17 courses. The head chef treated us to tamago which had the consistency of castella cake. It was slightly sweet and very fluffy. We also had miso soup as the last course before dessert. The broth was made using the fish bones from our omakase so nothing went to waste. They rotate their menu every few months so you'll have an entirely different experience if you dine again. As with most omakase experiences, it's on the pricier side but worth treating yourself to if you're a huge fan of sushi. Definitely check out Oheya for a wonderful and authentic omakase!“
“We really enjoyed the food at Aya. The sushi dishes are unique enough to distinguish itself from our regular sushi haunts. From the crudo dishes, the tempura, the nigiri, and even the dessert were all very enjoyable. We'll definitely be coming back.What we really enjoyed:Salmon tatami (crudo)Amberjack nigiriKing mushroom401 makiMomo MakiCauliflower tempuraMiso apple pie with ice cream to finish it off!“