Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (127) • $$

"This place is amazing. Food was so flavorful. It was crowded and they were short staffed but it was worth the wait. We had the best time and I'll definitely be back. Best in town!"

Teriyaki Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (208)

"This has become our new favorite go to spot for some Asian food. We really like their Spicy Teriyaki chicken, it's packed with flavored the chicken is cooked to perfection sweet and spicy. The beef udon was a little underwhelming. It was packed it with more udon noodles with a thin top layer for beef, which was disappointing. Beef was flavorful however, I just wish there was MORE of it. The special fried rice is your combination rice of beef and chicken mixed nothing different from your usual fried rice that you get from there. I would say overall Spicy Teriyaki is our fav!"

Darutori - Nagoya Style Wings & Boba

★★★★☆ 4.4 (39) • $$

Yami House

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

"One of the only Asian fast food spots in the area. Ordered our food and it was ready in 10 minutes. The Chinese dishes reminds me of your typical delicious Chinese fast food spots. However, the roll I had was restaurant caliber. A delightful family-owned business that left my appetite fully satisfied."

Koi

★★★★★ 4.6 (117)

"Highly recommended! We went after morning church mass on Sunday. Great food but amazing cocktails. The carajillo is one of my top two favorites I've had (and I've had a lot). The matcha cocktail is also by far the best we've ever had. Great flavor. Food was good. The rolls were not bad. We had hair in the uni pasta but they took care of it for us and provided complimentary desert. Great staff/cooks that cares of the customers. Ambiance is also very woody and beautiful. We plan to be back!"

North Harbor Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.3 (175)

"I guess this restaurant just wasn't for me, they did have a few people there when we arrived and they had multiple people picking up to go food. So this is just simply my opinion because obviously others did like it. I ordered the Hot & Sour Soup I did not like it at all I tried eating it but the smell was overwhelming. It's an acquired taste for sure and I would never order it again. We also had an appetizer which was an egg roll, wonton and fried shrimp this was the best of everything I had I actually ate all of it. My entree was the sweet and sour pork with fried rice, I've had better at other places I didn't like the rice the pork was ok I think I was just over it because the soup was just horrible for my tastebuds. The service was really good they came to clear the table often and refilled our drinks. The ambiance is nothing to brag on I myself wouldn't try it again but I would suggest others do because they did have a lot of people picking up orders."

Tsukiji Fusion Sushi - Katy

★★★★☆ 4.3 (340) • $$

Soto

★★★★☆ 4.2 (235) • $$$

"Soto was a gem of a find for me and will become my go to sushi restaurant in Houston. I was in the midtown area and was advised by a friend to check it out so we got here at around 8:30 on a Wednesday. The parking lot is small and they do have valet but they work for tips so that wasn't too bad. We walked in, got seated immediately in the back corner (at my request). The restaurant had lambent lighting which was perfect and the atmosphere was just right. Our waiter came over and provided us with a vegan/vegetarian menu. We got several bites for the table such as the lightly Battered Served w/Tentsuyu and vegetable tempura as an appetizer, Chili Yasai and Kinoko Truffle for our rolls. Everything was fresh and came out relatively timely with the exception of the Chili Yasai. That took a while to come to the table. Everything was good, and the desserts topped it off for me. The passionfruit tart is a must have!!! I enjoyed the experience and our waiter was excellent. Shoutout to him for also pronouncing my last name right upon first try :)"

Ginza Sushi

★★★★★ 4.5 (250) • $$

"My favorite sushi place in the area. I stop here for lunch regularly. David is my favorite sushi chef and a friendly owner."

Umami

★★★★★ 4.5 (168)

"Hey there. Are you always looking for a good sushi spot that's close to home? Look no more. Sugarland has some amazing options for sushi such as keepers, and japaneiros. Umami by far is probably my favorite in the burbs. So good. Always hits the spot. Only thing is it's slightly more expensive then these other options but honestly it's worth it when you realize the quality of that fish is damn good. What we got- - Tuna Crispy rice- 10/10. Came with some yummy sauces on the side such as spicy mayo and eel sauce. They are not stingy on the sauces at all which makes it amazing, - King Salmon Sashimi- 10/10. Melted in my mouth. Was delicious. Didn't want it to finish but my husband ate it all. Only call it is it's 16$ for only 4 pieces :(- Angry Dragon Roll- 8/10. Mine kept falling apart as I ate it but the flavors were amazing and the fish was so fresh - Candy cane roll- 9/10 really yummy. Again fish was so fresh. All in all- everything was so good. Always a great option!"

CIEL Restaurant & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (221) • $$$$

"Our first time here. Previous YELP reviews very mixed. We went tonight for Valentine's Day , fixed price menu. Great cocktails to start and we did a bottle of a very nice Petit Chablis. There were some other nice choices on a small wine list. The first flight, not shown was a sushi flight which we both had. My only complaint there was that i did not noice the wagyu beef which i cannot eat and which not normally on. Sushi flight, traded for th yellowtail with my wife so not big deal. Good quality sushi, no soy sauce needed thank you.I followed with Salmon and my wife had Chateaubriand. I did the passion fruit and my wife did a strawberry sorbet. NiceWait staff great, they seemed to know well the frequent diners (not us) and the decor was modern and a nice match with the not modern music. Good, mixed crowd. Not sure how much mix from an artificial v-day mix (ah, that would be us). Hint. We took the very very uncool 6pm seating , but heck, we got seated on time. When we left at 8:30 pm or so, the line was very long with people waiting for their much cooler 7-8pm seatings. We were not chased out and frankly the kitchen backed up anyway. It's V-day, cancellations are very low and this sort of things happen. I think if i had one of those ultra-cool 8pm seatings and waited 60min for my table I would have killed a star or two. There is no 'wait bar' , it is a line out to the parking lot. They need to rethink that form a cash standpoint.We also went a week later, to see what it was like on a non holiday Friday night. Obviously better menu though portions a bit too large. No change to the review. Pricy, but good food, great waitstaff in a fun environment. We also did the 6pm seating to avoid the chance of a wait but that was a bit paranoid. 7pm would have been fine."

Taizzi Sushi - Katy

★★★★☆ 4.4 (429) • $$$

"Despite the cramped seating, limited parking, and prices at the time (#1), I managed to come away loving the experience because the food was good and the service was beyond excellent. The latter is all the reason I plan on putting Taizzi Katy on my list of AYCE sushi go-tos.It's not much to look at. The interior is a bit on the smaller side and can probably comfortably fit 20 people. Whether it's the small'ish group tables in the front or the smaller 2 tops in the back, it can feel somewhat cramped. There are also seats by the bar, but given all the items I tend to order, the table is best.The menu is so rich with options that it's a fun adventure just choosing things from the menu. I appreciate that they've labeled each of their items based on whether it's raw, spicy, and even if it will take extra time. Coupled by the fact it's a picture menu, along with the "preferred cut" for sushi and sashimi of thin / medium / thick is unheard of to me. Even the rolls have a breakdown of the interior, exterior, and whether or not there is sauce on each one. I'm so impressed.There's been so many rolls (#2) that only a handful (#3) truly stand out. I loved the::: Elvin (shrimp, tempura, crab, cucumber, topped with salmon, tuna):: Final Destination (soft shell crab, spicy crab, asparagus, topped with tuna and salmon) :: SpamHolic (spam, eel sauce):: Mistake (mixed fish with spicy mayo, eel sauce):: SalmonAss (salmon, crabmeat, cream cheese, avocado, topped with salmon with spicy mayo, eel sauce)I was also a fan of my nigiri and thought my favorite pieces were the fatty salmon, yellowtail, salmon egg, and scallop. For all sashimi, I prefer the thick cut and love ordering a bunch at once. The fish isn't going to be mind blowing quality wise, but for an AYCE spot, it is definitely a big thumbs up.There's a lot to appreciate with their hot foods as well. I think their sushi towers are fun on the food porn front and the grilled collars (yellowtail, salmon) are fabulous. No one talks about their "monkey brains" or baked mussels enough, so I recommend it all for any one who wants something cooked. It's also important to note that soda is included with the AYCE deal.Service wise, they hit it out of the park. Our waitress was attentive, polite, and went out of her way to ensure they subbed right items for allergies at our table. She was also accommodating my party every step of the way. At the end she didn't hassle us to leave, but was so kind from start to finish. I know Taizzi takes their customer service seriously and for that I'm extremely grateful. I can't wait for my next visit.___________(#1) During my first time here, it was three different levels of pricing, which became sort of confusing. It's now just a straight $36 for everything.(#2) I'll never remember all of their names(#3) Unintentional pun"

Edojin Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (307) • $$

"Spicy edamame, is spicy with lots of spicy yummy flavors. I had three hand rolls. AlaskaSpicy mango shrimpCrunch- my favorite !"

Teriyaki Madness

★★★★☆ 3.6 (33)

"We order from teriyaki madness for the office atleast once a month. At some point we were having it so often I was like we gotta stop y'all lol But it's so good I can't even resist I'd say their top items are their spicy chicken and the teriyaki chicken. Comes with fried rice and noodles and we love the mixed veggies. We've ordered orange chicken before and it's whatever but the other two are the stars!The catering packaging on ez cater are perfect for our office lunches and everyone is always pretty excited to hear we're having this for lunch. Never been to this location but this review is based solely on their catering and if their food is anything like their catering then it should be delish.Not sure if it's a chain or not but the owner is soooo nice and has personally delivered the food for us as well"

Sakekawa

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (116)

"Our intended restaurant was closed and this was nearby, so we rolled in to give it a shot. The menu was diverse and included udon, ramen, sushi and sashimi. Service was a little slow and the udon soup left my son a little uneasy. The sushi was fresh and tasty and the udon noodles with beef was decent."

Nukumi Japanese Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4 (110)

"AWESOME EXPERIENCE!! Crab puffs were hot and crispy with a good amount of filling. Lo mein was not made table side, but it was very good. All four of us ordered hibachi meals that came with soup, salad, two shrimp and fried rice all made table side. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. We would definitely go back. Such a fun place to celebrate a birthday."

Go Shabu

★★★★★ 4.6 (218) • $$

"Absolutely wonderful experience at my first time at Go Shabu! We ate there for lunch, I think it was about $15 a person which given the quality and quantity of food options I'm not sure how its possible! The service was friendly, waiter was extremely informative and patient with my inexperience, and we had a absolutely delicious experience. I got a small amount of everything I wanted to try and almost couldn't finish it, much less think about getting seconds. It's so easy to oversubscribe to food selections, I understand their "waste surcharge" or whatever they called it if you took much more than you eat. I somehow forgot to get a picture of the buffet but it was gorgeous! SO MANY food options, noodles, vegetables, seafood, just over abundance and it all seemed fresh, clean ,etc. no part of me was skeptical about food safety, and as I've gotten older I tend to look at that more :)As far as meats, they let you pick 3, you can see it in the bottom of my photo, there are three stacked plates. They are shaved super thin and at first don't seem like much food but if you finish it they'll refill them per request. They seem very generous, its just about not wasting massive amounts of food. We honestly almost forgot about the meats given how many other foods we got, and how delicious they were!"

The Fish

★★★★☆ 4 (519) • $$

"I had lunch with a colleague this week at The Fish and really enjoyed it! I looked for sushi specials near downtown, found way more than I bargained for, and somehow narrowed down to come here. The drive was short, I found some cheap metered parking across the street, and always enjoy the vibe of this part of town- streets were clean, more trees than downtown, and overall seems less hectic.Anyways, the menu was super extensive, I settled pretty quickly on the sashimi special which was fantastic with nice thick cuts of chef's choice fish. I also got the midtown specialty roll which was just absolutely exquisite. I mean the bite was a bit tall so I had to lay down the fried (lotus?) but it was just such a delight of flavors and textures!The preceding house salad was a nice appetizer, definitely tasty, the choice of cheese (Parmesan I think) was surprising but complemented it well.Overall I really enjoyed the lunch, would have been a reasonable price if I stuck to just the lunch special, but that midtown roll was truly delightful and honestly quite filling even by itself. The waiter was great, he was prompt, provided great suggestions, granted the restaurant wasn't terribly busy when we went but I still felt he had a great balance of tending to our needs and leaving us aloneI would definitely come back again for lunch, but I don't know that I'd make the drive all the way for this meal from my part of town (granted it isn't super close!)"

Akashi Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (211)

"Yes! Yes! Yes! Tracy is spectacular! The food and service were exceptional! This was our second day in a row and we absolutely loved it! Fresh fish, excellent service and just a wonderful time. Annie and Tracy (and Tracy's sister) were great! I'm visiting from out of town and love coming here. Can't wait to be back! Thanks Akashi!"

Wave Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (43)

"Amazing sushi rolls and friendly wait staff. Been here several times and haven't been disappointed yet. I have several favorites, but have to push myself to try new dishes. Looking forward to my next visit.Highly recommend."

UMA Japanese Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.8 (8)

"I ordered through uber eats and unfortunately the Uber driver stole my food. After a very long & irritating conversation with Uber I finally was refunded & called the restaurant myself. The very nice gentleman asked if I wanted him to remake my order that had been stolen. Yes of course, I was so excited to try this new restaurant. Everything was perfect. Restaurant was clean & very nice looking. Everyone there was so nice & they even gave me 30% off for my Uber troubles. I will absolutely be back not only to support such nice people who own a restaurant but to get more delicious food. Thank you Uma!"

Azuma Sushi & Robata Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (302) • $$

"our server was awesome, the restaurant is clean and the sushi was fast and delicious! The fish was a perfect temperature to actually taste the fish! Great job and love it here!!"

Edo Japan

★★★★☆ 4 (164) • $$

"As abundant as AYCE sushi options are in Houston, the majority of them are a total crapshoot and sometimes it's a bust. The latter would apply for Edo Japan, which opened up this location in Southeast Houston just before the pandemic began. It's been a hit with the local crowd mainly due to their affordable prices and lack of nearby competition.Even though the place is only a few years old, one wouldn't know it based on the way it looks outside. The fact it's in a corner location of a mini strip mall is big deal and there is no shortage of solid parking. The interior is fairly large with a good mix of different sized tables that could accommodate all party sizes. The bathrooms are a bit unsightly, so I'd recommend not going if at all possible.The good news is that this place is relatively affordable, especially for lunch. Their prices are $15.99 for their lunch special, which ends at 3pm. The Sunday all-day prices are $22.99 with their sashimi deluxe all you can eat pricing at $28.99. All things considered, this is a good deal, especially for post pandemic AYCE'ing.The bad news is that the food was bad. I understand mediocre quality is to be expected at places like this but I lost count at how many little things bothered me throughout my meal experience. The tuna nigiri had a dry, almost leathery feel and many of the rolls had a fishy after taste to them. Even the cooked stuff was drenched in sauce and there were very generous with the rice (#1) portions.It was one of the rare occasions in which I actually liked the hot food more than the raw stuff. The bar is tremendously low here, so take the feedback with a grain of salt.The last thing that I had to detract from my initial score was solely on our service. Our waitress rarely acknowledged my table and was generally unavailable when our group needed her. No smiles, or friendly encounters. The manager sitting in the front does a lot of delegating but not much service stuff, minus taking money for folks. Most everyone here speaks English and mandarin.I don't think I can see myself coming back. Horrendous food quality and apathetic service are two things I can't ever get behind.___________(#1) Not a good thing. Ever."

Neo

★★★★★ 4.9 (41)

"The best and my favorite Omakase tasting I've experienced in Houston. This place is located in a boutique clothing store which is basically a house located in Montrose. The front of the place has clothes and art on display, that you can view before you enter the main dining area. The kitchen is located at the back of the house and is basically a kitchen with a round counter that surrounds where the food is made. Seating is for 10 people max making it an intimate dining experience. I love this as it's very personalized and you can easily make conversation with the chef plus view front row the food being made and served. It's also a great place to meet other guests and connect. For drinks, they provide complimentary sake and wine. They do not have a full bar. You are allowed to bring your own alcohol and we usually bring wine with us to share with the table.Onto the food...everything here is amazing! The menu is mostly sashimi and each course is fresh and unique. They have dry aged items on their menu that are absolutely delicious. There is not a single dish here that I have not enjoyed. The last time I came here the tasting was 18 courses and I went home stuffed and extremely satisfied. Overall, if you love sushi, this place is a MUST try. We've been to Uchi, Kata Robata, Hidden Omakase, and MF Sushi and this place is by far my most favorite! Reservations are released about 4 weeks out and required if you want to dine here. Follow @neohtx on instagram and click on their link to book a reservation. You will not be disappointed!"

5Kinokawa

★★★★★ 4.6 (80) • $$$$

"Chef Billy was very entertaining and funny. The food here was overall very good. I'm not usually a fan of the kaiseki portions though - the ankimo, the prawn tempura and raw prawn, and the scallop with foie gras courses were quite good/delicious. I thought the chawanmushi could've used another ingredient to balance out the soft egg and caviar texture. The sushi nigiri pieces were spot on except they had too much rice on them - the engawa fish is more bland and very thin, so it should've gotten half the rice. The dessert was ok. The drinks were fantastic. No menu was given so take notes or lots of pix if you want to remember what you ate."

Tobiuo Sushi & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (467) • $$

"We requested Andy to be our server again, and as always he was amazing. We received top tier service, and will continue to request him as our server as long as he works here.The food was delicious. Fish was fresh and high quality, and the hot dishes hit the spot. Everything was great except for the Foie Gras. Instead of being paired with a berry compote, it was served on toast with peanut butter and oh man... talk about about let down. The consistency of the peanut butter ruins it, and there's nothing to cut the heaviness of the Foie Gras and the PB. I had bragged to my family that it was the most delicious dish on the menu, and after we tried it I received side-eye. Quite frankly, I was devastated. I grieve the loss of the star dish I had many times before. I hope that the seasonal pairings get better next time."

Oba Japanese Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (233) • $$

"Sushi was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is small but the staff is very friendly. They make some really good rolls."

Teriyaki Madness

★★★★☆ 3.7 (58)

"This place was delicious. We found this place during our daughter's volleyball tournament in Katy. We will definitely be back. I got chicken and my husband got steak, both were very good and filling."

Akashi Fusion Asian & Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (302)

"Visted Akashi Fusion Asian and Sushi Bar on a whim after looking on Yelp to find the closest sushi spot. I was gifted sake from Tokyo and I wanted to pair it with sushi. I stopped by to order takeout and they had a full house dining in--great sign if it's your first time at an eatery! There was a nice lady behind the bar who assisted me with ordering. She noted it would be a 20-25 minute wait and I was ok with that. After I arrived several other guests came for takeout and even though there was a wait time, they happily waited--another positive sign! I ordered the black pepper tuna (appetizer) and two sushi rolls. Sadly, I can't remember what they were called but they were fresh and delicious! I was very impressed because good sushi in the suburbs is hard to come by. I'll definitely come back and I look forward to trying other things on the menu."

Shabu En

★★★★☆ 4.1 (79)

"This AYCE Japanese hot pot style was a great spot for individual hot pot. Love the premium meat and their quality. The wait on a Sunday night was long so we opted to sit at the bar. It was a little awkward if you have four people but we made it work. Service was attentive despite how busy they were. You can order the meat with your server and can get your veggies, noodles, sauce, and seafood in the buffet bar. We opted for the sukiyaki broth as the base and it was pretty flavorful. They have additional items you can order. I decided to order the raw lobster to cook in the broth. Decent size for the price but I could have skipped it. For desserts, they have shaved ice with assorted toppings. I quite like it since most places have ice cream so this was something different. Overall, worth it to check out and the price was good too."

Shinobi Teriyaki

★★★★★ 5 (11)

"We normally go to another food truck in the area and decided to stop here for something different. We were not disappointed at all! Let me start by saying our service was great. The guy that took our order was very polite and patiently waited on us while we decided what we wanted. Our food was ready quickly and smelled great. My husband got the shinobi fried rice and I got the shinobi noodles. Those were probably the best noodles I've had. If I just had to find a complaint it would've been more veggies but that's just because I love veggies lol. They were so hot and you could taste the butter that coats them. The meat was tender and I have enough food for the next day. My husband loved his rice. He and our 2 yr old ate it so quickly that I didn't even get a picture. They definitely have gotten themselves some new customers and I will be back to try something different."

Krazy Katsu & Udon

★★★★★ 4.7 (114) • $$

Sushi Tex Mex

★★★★★ 4.8 (68) • $

"I love places that beat your expectation. This place is not what it seems. I looked at the reviews and saw that they were all very good and I had some time to kill before my flight left. The sushi is amazing along with there soy sauce is to die for it has peppers, cilantro, onion, all mixed up that you dip your sushi.Family run place that knows customer service and how to make great sushi."

Sapporo Izakaya

★★★★☆ 4.3 (68)

"Came here for a date night and it was pretty packed in a Friday night! The wait wasn't long and the folks who work here were hustling to get customers seated and served. We tried the spider roll and the caterpillar roll. Both were very fresh and flavorful. The crab was tasty in the spider roll and it was just a little spicy and had a kick. The caterpillar roll had just enough avocado and eel! We tried the spicy miso ramen which got our sinuses going! It was packed with delicious noodles, pork, black mushrooms, soft boiled egg, and chewy noodles. The broth was rich and definitely lived up to its name. Our waitress was very attentive and gave great recommendations. We were intrigued by the house hot sake and will have to try that next time we come in!What a great neighborhood spot to grab a bite. Give them some love!"

Himari

★★★★☆ 4.3 (58)

"First review of the year! From last year - haha. I got knocked out from the flu ‍Anyways, here's to the less formal yet still as spectacular as their sister establishments (Aiko & Handies Douzo). Honestly, if you're craving some fresh fish but you are not dressed appropriately for the other 2 places or they have no more available reservations, Himari is where to go! You get the same menu with a slightly different take. This place has more traditional sushi rolls whereas HD is known for their maki rolls and cheery ambience and Aiko is more decendant. So let's ROOLLLLLL & go through some my top rolls:What we got We felt less rice-y and more fresh sahami and ordered the three cold crudos:1. Tuna with PINEAPPLE & black garlic2. Salmon with sliced apple 3. Red snapper with citrus & SUNFLOWER SEEDS** there's more flavors in each but I just listed the ones that stood out to me here !We also had to get some rolls obviously so we did the NEGITORO roll which was super fresh. totally recommend you have to incorporate this roll in your tastings somehow. And other one surprises me because I normally don't like fried - the Crispy Tuna. The idea of frying the rice than topping with fresh tuna is splendid. There are many other rolls I'd of loved to order but here's for always next time! The service was awesome! Our waiter was cordial and respectable of our time."