The Most Delectable Sushi Bars in Houston

Uchi Houston

★★★★☆ 4.4 (2465) • $$$$

"Where's all my foodie sistas?Lemme see y'all put away dem rolls, mistasHey sista, go sista, soul sista, foodie sistaHey sista, go sista, soul sista, let's go sistaFree valet at Montrose Collective down on Grant RoadParkin' your stuff on the streetThey said, "Hello, hey there, you gonna give Uchi a go?"Oh, uh huhUchi, Uchi, ya-ya, da-da (hey, hey, hey)Uchi, Uchi, ya-ya, here (here)Wagyu tartare on yuca, ya-ya (ohh, yeah)Kinoko nabe with gyutoro(What-what? What-what?)Ooh, ohVoulez-vous manger avec moi, ce soir?Voulez-vous manger avec moi?Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeahWe sat in a cozy booth while they chef'd it up We drank all that satsume sakeGrilled aroma swirling in the air when we started to freak, yeahUchi, Uchi, ya-ya, da-da (da, da , da)Uchi, Uchi, ya-ya, here (ooh, yeah, yeah)Smoked hamachi on yuca, ya-ya (yeah, yeah)Oyster pear with migonette Voulez-vous manger avec moi, ce soir?(Ce soir, what, what, what?)Voulez-vous manger avec moi? OohYeah, yeah, uhWe come through with the money and them loosened pantsLet em know we 'bout order straight out the gate (uh)We are self proclaimed foodies, some mistake us for influencersI'm sayin', "Why have only one thing when I can have it all?"Disagree? Well, that you, I ain't sorry Keep these dishes coming out, it's a partyTurn on the flash, taking pics from our phonesThree hungry chicks from out of townHey sistas, foodie sistas, we better get that fried milk though, sistasWe drink sake straight from the wooden boxBy the bottle, the meaning of expensive tasteIf you wanna Uchi, Uchi, ya-ya (c'mon)Sakana yaki (what?)Hamachi, chili with orange supremesGimme one more bite, c'mon nowUchi, Uchi, ya-ya, da-da (da-da, yeah)Uchi, Uchi, ya-ya, here (ooh)Juicy chicken karaage (ohh), ya-ya (oh)Happy Hour 4-6 everyday ohhh ya-yaaaaVoulez-vous manger avec moi, ce soir? (Ce soir)Voulez-vous manger avec moi? (All my foodie sistas, yeah)Voulez-vous manger avec moi, ce soir? (Ce soir)Voulez-vous manger avec moi, ohh (c'mon, uh)-Sailor out"

Oishii

★★★★☆ 4 (1651)

"Came back again to eat lunch since I was in the area and it did not disappoint. Fast service with great tasting food. Spent only $30 for 3 orders (9 piece sushi, bento box, and a dynamite roll). Wish this restaurant was closer to me!"

Aka Sushi House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1432) • $$

"While I appreciate that Aka Sushi House is popular with the community, I feel the review hype and subsequent set of experiences have been somewhat of a letdown. I fully recognize that this isn't a place to be seen as the de facto authentic sushi restaurant in Houston; which has a scene that is more attributed to the watered-down palate while charging semi-high prices for what feels like average food.It's busy here on a nightly basis. I've experienced super long waits for takeout and as a patron in house. The narrow interior means the seating arrangement can be tight and eavesdropping on convos is normal thing when it's a full house. Most of the time it's semi-big groups, date nights, and solo diners at the bar. The latter is probably the way to go.Service has been really slow in my experience. Whether it's the 45 minute takeout wait or the equally long wait while sitting in house, I think the fact they serve drinks here helps with the slow output. I think a big part of this is due to understaffing, but that's an industry wide problem at this point.Food wise, I expected more out of the various nigiri, hand rolls, and overall makeup of what I've ordered. Nigiri really varied between $4-8 for every couple of pieces, which is not a problem if the quality is there but I found it to be subpar. For the hamachi and sake sashimi, it was a little sad that at $27 nabbed us around 6 slices, which were sort of thin and underwhelming. The handrolls and 6 piece rolls were much of the same and that in itself is somewhat disappointing.Of course, no Japanese restaurant is devoid of offering exclusive sushi on their menus, so I've had some of their noodle dishes as well. The yaki-soba felt like a standard noodle dish and their ramen was surprisingly solid. While I don't think their don bowls are worth going out of the way for, but the smoked salmon egg roll was a fun choice.While I'm not rushing to come back anytime soon, I'm hopeful that my experiences here will be better going forward"

Izakaya Wa

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1003) • $$

"I came here for a staff meeting. I have seen Izakaya Wa 和 on newspaper ad before but just didn't know it's located in the busy Memorial and Beltway area. The building is kind of quaint. I just don't understand how the parking lot was formed. There is a small fenced parking lot in front of the entrance. In front of that, there are several takeout only spots.Certain days, the big old beer truck parked on the side of building which causing difficulties to maneuver for parking. GPS still shows 2 entrances on Boheme Drive, but there is only one.Food was really delicious. I ordered Salmon Teriyaki Teishoku. It came with a generous amount of fresh spring salad with miso dressing, a mound of steamed rice, 4 slices of salmon and a side of cucumber salad. Presentation was appealing. However, everything on a serving tray took up space on a small square table for four of us.Besides the entrees, we ordered some edamame and karaage chicken pieces to share. There should be salt shaker to season those appetizers. We only found Shichimi Togarashi (a spicy powdered assortment of dried chili peppers and other seasonings). The bottle looked old and greasy. But the spices were still fresh.Overall, I don't mind to come back to try other dishes. I heard the menu changes often. I know dinner and weekends are the busiest. I would come back during lunch for sure."

Keeper's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (941) • $$

"12 years after my original review and this place is more popular than ever! Had a dinner in the private room on a Thursday during the holidays and the rest of the place was PACKED. Food is still solid, staff is friendly, restaurant is clean. Keep up the good work!"

Tamashi Ramen and Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (737) • $$

"Small place with a traditional Japanese feel. Parking can be an issue. Service was good. Hands down the best Ramen I have had in Houston. Tamashi's ramen did not tasty overly salty or leave some weird film in my mouth like some of the other popular ramen spots in town. Theirs tasted more homemade than many that I have tried. Pro Tip: Ask for some of their hot sauce/chili paste it has a great flavor and heat.Tonkotsu, $10.75: Nice portion with a rich bone broth. The flavor was deep and rich. All the ingredients were top notch. Would highly recommend.Tamashi's Menn, $11.75: Broth was also rich in flavor like the Tonkotsu. the shrimp were nicely cooked. Chicken Karaage, $6.50: Chicken thighs battered and fried in a crispy coating. Great appetizer especially for those that are not super adventurous. Can't say enough about the quality of the ingredients and the price of the food here. Would highly recommend and return."

Sushi Miyagi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (656)

"This is such a cute, hole in the wall, mom and pop shop located in a strip mall in Chinatown. You need to come here early to line up as the place is small with only a couple of tables. I came on a random weekday at 11:45am and there was a line of 6 people already there. Ambiance: I love all the charming Japanese decor. Super casual place, run only by a Japanese husband and wife. The wife is fast, so be ready and quick with your order! She is super attentive and efficient!What we ordered:- Isabe Age: this fish cake tempura was crisp and tasty- Oshinko: the pickled vegetables were a perfect compliment to all the fish and rice - Chirashi Lunch: the fish was fresh and cut thickly, was definitely more filling than I thought it would be - Unaju Lunch: this broiled eel dish was my favorite! Definitely get this if you enjoy eel!- Assorted Maki: we got the crispy spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail, and dragon and all were good! Each maki is big enough that you need to eat it in 2 bites. I liked this dish the least, it was too much rice for me. Overall, this place is extremely well run and the food is tasty! Come early, know what you want, and come hungry!"

Tamashi Ramen and Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.3 (655) • $$

"Greeted as we walked in and seated right away. Service was fast and pleasant. Casual family friendly but hard for large groups. The space is small. On the menu there is lots to choose from... but I wanted noodles and soup and when I saw curry... the decision was made. I ordered the Curry Tsukemen (delicious full bodied curry soup with a fun display of toppings, the noodle had a nice chew to them. A hug in a bowl). Shared parking lot.I guess it's all about turnover. They were very quick to clear a dishes and bring the bill.I'd come back."

Roka Akor - Houston

★★★★☆ 4.4 (591) • $$$

"I've passed by here a bunch so decided to try it for happy hour. We were pleasantly surprised to learn they extended their happy hour to 6:30. I had the Roka fashion and asked for no ice and a lemon wedge and it was perfect. My friend got lychee martinis and enjoyed them. We tried a few things on the happy hour menu and the assorted sashimi tacos and dumplings were awesome. The hamachi Serrano roll was good as well. The burger is a STEAL at $9 for the mini burger and fries. We very easily spent $100 but definitely worth the price for 4-5 items (food/drink) per person. Service was great though the marketer manager awkwardly stopped by and told us how to book the private room lol. Parking: complimentary valet right in front. If you pull further down it's a diffenrt valet for the apartments and they will act very confused."

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (700) • $$

"This place was quiet an experience, not like any other sushi joint that I have been too. The service was great though I'll give them that. The place is very expensive for sushi, we did get 3 complimentary dishes, but being that we only got 4 rolls and the tab was $70 I am not sure if those dish where complimentary All in all the food was great and I would definitely be back !! Nice experience!"

Izakaya Hi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (511) • $$

"I love finding local spots that just have good food. One of the great things about this place is I don't have to fight traffic to go into town for Japanese good. This is a great place to just help that craving. Another great thing about this place is the variety of food they have. Outside of their sushi, they have a plethora of dishes for those who may not be the biggest sushi enthusiast but want to still join their friends. I went there for lunch and actually ordered the omurice which was quite delicious. The portion was huge and lasted me for 3 meals! I will notate that this is not the pocket egg omurice, but more of the flower/twister style for the egg. The rice was a bit stew-y which I love, but some may say it's a bit too much liquid. I also ordered the takoyaki as an appetizer which wasn't too bad. They also have bento boxes which our table ordered and that was a good deal as well since they give you a lot of protein. The service was pretty great. They were attentive and friendly. Overall they got our orders and food out in a timely manner. The atmosphere was also nice for lunch. There were people there but it didn't feel stuffy or too crowded. The noise level was appropriate as well. They also have an outside patio if it's a nice day and you want to sit outside. I also always appreciate their large parking lot, so you don't have to fight for a spot."

Okome Don

★★★★★ 4.7 (413) • $$

"Very reasonably priced poké here, but I wouldn't say it's my favorite spot. However, I have always had great service, which is a huge plus! The shop is clean and well-kept. Great place to come if you're in a pinch! I had a large 5 scoop protein: half and half base with yellowtail, scallop and tuna. Poke mates: tofu, edamame, cucumber and green onion. Sauce: house ponzu, sides: seaweed salad and oshinko. I will say that they are VERY generous with their poke mates and toppings, too!"

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"

Miyako

★★★★☆ 3.6 (622) • $$

"AWESOME! This is one of my new fav sushi places in town. My 6 year old son and I love to eat sushi and some places just don't care about kids. They were so nice and really accommodating. Great staff and experience. I will go back many times!"

Mikoto Ramen and Sushi Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (644) • $$

"I was actually pleasantly surprised by the place. Where it's located it doesn't look like it'd be really nice on the inside, but it really is. I went there for lunch with a group from work for someone birthday one day. There was about 10 of us there. The restaurant isn't very big on the inside, but they do have a few long tables that will seat a larger party.They have some pretty good lunch specials. I got the one with one sushi roll and the ramen.California Roll - I got mine with soy paper ($1 extra) - It was pretty good for a California roll. I usually rate a sushi place on how well they can do a California roll. They pass for sure.Ramen - The broth was really good. Probably some of the best that I've had in Houston. Everything in the ramen tasted fresh and was well prepared.I was happy that they had soy paper, and was ok with paying extra for it. And knowing that the California roll tasted fresh and was well prepared, I'll be back to try the other sushi too. I'll also be going back for that ramen."

Ninja Japanese Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.3 (399) • $$

Kawa Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.4 (379) • $$

"I rarely review for takeout/delivery (UberEats in this case) because I'm not getting the full experience. However, the sushi was tasty! Let's get into the deets:Sunomono Salad w/ Shrimp- Very light and refreshing. Minor complaint: the cucumber was unevenly sliced. Some were paper thin, some were thick. Baked Scallop Roll- Still warm when I received it. I enjoyed the spicy kick. Loved that they didn't skimp on the scallops.Foie Gras & Scallop Sushi- This was THEE star of the order! Divine richness melting in your mouth... MMmmM. If it wasn't 7.95 per piece (UberEats listed price), I'd order much more. Life's too short to eat basic weekday dinner!! Lol. Now I definitely have to stop in and get the real deal dining experience. Can't wait!"

Rakuu

★★★★☆ 4.2 (404) • $$

"Amazing food and service, the place is clean the food is delicious, they actually have a large variety of Asian food from chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and sushi very reasonable price as well"

Asahi Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (411) • $$

"This is a hidden gem I just found and I'm loving it. I've been twice this week. The rolls are so fresh and not fishy at all and the prices are amazing. First time I sat inside and was originally not so sure but then convinced. Rolls are kind of small but I mean they are like $6-11 dollars so you can't even complain. Second time I ordered online for pick up and one of the things I worry about is getting sushi Togo and it's not as fresh by the time you get them home. This was not the case and they tasted just as good on the couch. We got about 5 rolls and 2 orders of gyoza for $60. Can't beat that."

Taizzi Sushi - Memorial

★★★★☆ 4.4 (351) • $$$

"Have been here a few times and .. great experience every time. Went for early dinner and didn't disappoint. Friendly team, all offerings were fresh, flavorful, consistent and ....so many options to pick from and try."

Yokohamaya

★★★★☆ 4.4 (346) • $$

"Hidden sushi restaurant right off of 290! Last minute decision to try this and happy we did. Portions are huge and everything was tasty."

Sushi Wabi

★★★★☆ 3.7 (467) • $$

"Had lunch here and the sushi was delicious! I like my sushi pretty simple, but I wanted something different so I went with the Houston roll. Very good - it came with tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado and masago. I must say that the slices are very big, so it was somewhat cumbersome for me to eat them because they are more like two bites of food instead of one like traditional sushi. Flavors were delicious though! I also got another roll - tuna avocado. This didn't disappoint either. The sushi is affordably priced which is much appreciated. My friend had the Mt. Fuji Volcano and the Flying Octupus. The Mt. Fuji Volcano came in on fire and the Flying Octupus had a bear design. Definitely fun menu options! We really enjoyed our time here and the staff was super friendly! Highly recommend trying this place if you like sushi :)"

Sushi Hana

★★★★☆ 4.2 (361)

"Stopped by here for lunch on a random weekday to catch up with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. I will caveat that during this round, I only ate cooked sushi because I'm currently pregnant, so my review isn't quite whole. I did appreciate that they had a special of 5 cooked rolls for $35 which is great for someone with my condition. I didn't have to scrutinize which rolls I could eat and which I had to pass this time. We also tried the Hana special, and the 2 orders was way more than enough for 2 people, especially for lunch. The food was pretty standard, pricing was decent, and service was pretty quick. I did like that they did have some fatty tuna nigiri or sashimi that you could order. My friend said it was pretty delicious, so I'll have to take her word on it. It can get pretty crowded during lunchtime, so I would suggest getting there early to grab a table. Even with the lunch crowd though, service was still quick and friendly."

Tsukiji Fusion Sushi - Katy

★★★★☆ 4.3 (340) • $$

Ohayo Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (411) • $$

"I'll just say it once - all you can eat!Okay, it's scary. Sushi doesn't seem like something that could possibly be good as 'all you can eat', but I shouldn't have worried.I focused on sashimi dinners and sashimi appetizers. That's how I (don't) roll. Get it? Anyway, I was impressed! I had not one complaint about the food. It was very good. Turnaround time could have been better, but I get it. Each item takes time to prepare, as I don't believe everything is sitting in the back ready to serve. Orders can be too diverse for that model to work well.I felt that items I ordered were prepared when ordered and everything was good. I could have stayed for hours! I do apologize. I had several courses and I'm not sure what was what. But trust me, as a person who absolutely loves sashimi, I was impressed. Any place that does sashimi well is doing things right.And dessert! Well, the deliciousness continued through this final course. We'll be back to Texas in May and I want to go here again!Oh, the only reason I didn't give five stars is well... while it's really, really good, it's not extraordinary."

Aki Steak & Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.1 (369) • $$

Fuji Sushi & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (319) • $$

"Absolutely love this place! I drive about 40 minutes just to come have sushi! I'm sure there are places other people might think are better, but I am yet to have a roll I didn't like! The ladies are always so sweet to us as well! When we walk in they already know us and are always so pleasant! I highly recommend this place! The sushi rolls cooked or raw are great the monkey brains are awesome and I love the tempura veggies! Wish I had pictures of the food, we are always so eager to eat we forget to snap a picture maybe next time! Lol"

Rising Sun Sushi & Fusion Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (372) • $$

"Disappointed in the food. It did taste fresh. Would not come back for anything sushi. The sunomono salad was a huge disappointment as well."

Miyazaki

★★★★☆ 4.3 (316)

"Maybe it's because I ordered take out and had it 30-45 minutes afterwards. I was thrown off by the boxed used for take out as in used to seeing sushi to go boxes - flat and clear lids. This was not environmentally friendly but anyways to move into the food. The rice to filling ratio was off. There should be less rice. The rice itself was overcooked with too much water resulting in a mushy taste. The eel sauce wasn't too die for per usual. The salmon was funky. I can't explain why. It had such an off taste. My sushi craving was not fulfilled. I guess this is another reason to fly back to Japan for another round of fish. With that being said, I understand it's hard to compare my frequent sushi adventures in Japan to a sushi shop in the US but I found some really good local not fancy sushi shops in all neighborhoods of nyc so it's doable. Unfortunately, I really do hate to write bad reviews because I am a big supporter of mom and pop shops but I finally decided to give sushi a shot in Texas and had a disappointing experience.Glad to know others had a better experience."

Hando

★★★★☆ 4.1 (344) • $$

"It was my first time coming in, and I came strickely for the handrolls.You walk in and wait to be seated at the hostess stand. You also pay-out at the end at the hostess stand. It's set up like a typical sushi counter. The servers were really pushing for guests to order their cocktails, which they said they are known for. But I came to eat. Maybe I would come back during their daily special time-frame 3p to 6p (happy hour).After getting some info from their server, I ordered.HR special Tsukemono - great start and full of flavor. My only critique is that they should add actual fish to it. It would be a standout.4 pack HR 1- Spicy tuna, it was fine. HR 2 Salmon- the quality of it was great, so this was a great bite, nice and fatty.HR 3 Blue Crab- my fav of the set. Loads of fresh crab, yuzo tobiko, and cilantro adds just what it needs to make it feel complete. HR Oyster- it was fine. I hear the HR Ocean trout is yum, if I'm in the area, may come back!"

Nobu Houston

★★★★☆ 3.5 (472) • $$$$

"Full disclosure that I've only previously heard about Nobu due to its popularity with celebrities. I was apprehensive about the hype since the Yelp rating was only 3 stars, but I came here this past weekend for a birthday dinner, so I was willing to give it a shot and hope for the best. We were fortunate enough to try the Omakase custom experience ($195 per person if you're wondering), and it did not disappoint in the least. There were 9 courses, starting with several fresh raw fish dishes, then tuna and wagyu tacos, progressing to popular dishes like their miso black cod, wagyu and crab surf and turf, and finishing with an assortment of sushi rolls. I cannot say I had a bad dish. There were some chewy pieces of wagyu in the wagyu tacos, but everything else was fantastic and left me wanting more. The stand-outs for me were the miso black cod, the wagyu and crab, and the king crab roll. These all had really great flavor combinations, and I can understand the buzz around these dishes. Least favorite was the uni--I've never had it before to compare the experience, but the flavor just didn't do it for me. Our service was decent--they could have probably stopped by a little more often, but maybe I am used to Uchiko where they're very attentive and engaging. Would I come back? Definitely, but it won't be soon enough."

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 !"

Jellyfish

★★★★★ 4.6 (260) • $$

"Great lunch specials during the week. Very friendly service, FRESH ingredients. Clean, light and bright inside. Definitely will come back! Highly recommend to fellow sushi lovers."

Teppay Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (348) • $$$

"I think im adding this restaurant to my rotation, i really like everything about the place is small but cozy and peaceful. All the food was great, my only wish it that they had more drinks available, they have a big alcohol menu but for non acoholic beverages nothing stands out as special"

Sushi Choo Choo

★★★★☆ 3.6 (402) • $$

"Love this place. Have been here off and on for years. My wife and I lived just down the road for a couple years so this became our go-to sushi place. At the time, we didn't come here necessary because it was the best sushi in town but because of proximity, taste/quality, variety and cost.I stopped by here again on my way out of Houston. So happy I did. It's as good, if not better, than what I remember. I love this place.I think one of my favorite things is the variety. At any other place I typically get one of the specialty type rolls (ie: the expensive ones) and then one of the regular rolls. I end up spending $25 - $30. Here I get half a dozen different type of rolls/dishes and spend the same or maybe a little less, depending what I choose.Their sushi is actually really good though. Fresh. Tasty. Lot's of different things running on the belt. Don't see something you want, you can also order. Wish I had one of these in Austin..."