MoLiHua

Molihua is a great addition to Houston's sushi scene. We loved that the menu had multiple vegetarian options all labeled with a nice (v) to make it easy to decide what to get. The service was exceptional and ambiance was upscale. The booths located along the walls of the restaurant have additional lighting on them but the tables were very dimly lit. We let our server know that we are vegetarian and she helped explain the menu. We tried all of the vegetarian items except the shishito peppers karage which they were out of. Overall everything was delicious and we liked the unique options that were available for vegetarians. Edamame - tasty appetizer that comes with a unique spicy sauce Kyoto miso - this soup comes in a cup instead of a bowl and should be drunken instead of eaten. Great flavor Burgundy truffle - This dish wasn't labeled as vegetarian but was one of our favorites! A crispy truffle with a unique stuffing inside. Seaweed garden salad - This was just a regular garden salad, if you're looking for more unique dishes would skip this. Potato and egg sando - This dish also wasn't labeled as vegetarian on the menu. This is a potato egg sandwich on milk bread, which was tasty but the milk bread tasted dry crunchy kakiage - The crunch flavor of the sushi made the dish unique asparagus katsu - also tasty but less of a unique taste than the kakiagevegetable and mushroom tempura - came with onion, lotus root, and asparagus wild mushroom and black truffle rice - definitely the best item we tried! Very flavorful rice, would definitely recommend trying this oneGrilled vegetable - this is actually just grilled broccolini I wish there was a better parking option. We read a few reviews that said valet was just as expensive as self-parking ($25!!), so we parked in the nearby MD Anderson garage and just walked over.

Overall enjoyed coming here! It feels like a speakeasy since it's hidden in a hotel and it looks like a completely different vibe inside the restaurant. The ambiance and decor is beautiful! The service was also attentive, friendly and good. The food was tasty as well. We ordered an assortment of food, including various nigiri, apps like chicken wings and tuna with truffle, and shrimp with xo sauce and hand pulled noodles. All were delicious! Keep in mind that it is valet but the restaurant validated parking!

This place is designed to be a nice date night spot - most things come in two, so eating here with a family or an odd number may get tricky at times. I thought the food was alright considering the price. As some other people have mentioned, there are other places in Houston with a similar vibe, price, but have better food. I personally think a similar place that does it better is Uchi/Uchiko. While I feel like there isn't a whole lot about Molihua that stands out, I did really enjoy the Chicken Wing Mochi Karaage - it's tender, tasty, and unique. The Pumpkin Puffs also deserve a unique shoutout. I personally wouldn't recommend the Molihua Grilled Duck and Rice. It's basically really expensive fried rice, and I couldn't even locate any significant pieces of duck. And while tasty, the Chicken Yakitori was on the drier side.The interior is upscale, dimly lit, and clean. Service is good with fresh, hot towels served at the beginning of the meal. Molihua is located on the 2nd floor of Blossom Hotel - most people either valet or self park. Restaurant does not validate.

Dined in on a Saturday at 6:45 pm for a party of two and was seated immediately by the sushi bar. It's a very dark restaurant, not much lighting, needs more decorations.We enjoyed everything we ordered! The chefs know what they are doing!We ordered:Hamachi crudo: hamachi melted in our mouths, and the blueberries on top was a nice touch versus jalapeño slices! Crispy temaki salmon tartare: least favorite dish, beds more umamiCrispy truffle puff: very soft mochi balls! The truffle flavor could have been strongerChicken wing mochi karaage: this was so good, presentation could be better, it comes in a brown togo box, a nice round hybrid bowl plate could work betterOtoro: buttery goodness and it was on top of ice so it was super chilled Unagi: kind of dry but good flavorsNaruto: itty bitty four pieces of goodnessXO hand pulled noodles: our favorite dish! Noodles were so soft and chewy!Chilean sea bass: very good flavorsGarlic butter shoyo fried rice: the best garlic rice we've had!Coconut sago: needs more sweetness, and it was a tad too thickChocolate and salted caramel cake: the cake was very dry

Overpriced, average food and don't even get me started on the parking. The food was average at best...we got the XO hand pulled noodles, the grilled duck and rice, and the soft shell crab and mango roll. I wasn't too impressed with any of the dishes. The sushi wasn't that great either. We ended up getting 2 desserts, which were each $18/dish. We got the chocolate cake and the passion fruit dessert. The passion fruit dessert was def the better of the 2. The chocolate cake was literally 2 bites and was very dry. Parking is terrible with limited options. They offer valet for $45 and self parking for $35. The restaurant says they will only validate $5. We decided to park in one of the TMC garages and paid about $10 and walked across the street to the hotel. We won't be back. The price tag and the food weren't worth it, esp with the parking.

Great ambiance and service. Excellent Japanese and Asian fusion menu. I enjoyed our date night dinner here! Give it a try! They are located on the second floor of Blossom Hotel in the Houston Medical Center. PS... hotel valet is a little disorganized, don't let it ruin your mood.

I loved the restaurant. The service was very good. Quiet. Food was beautiful and tasted good. I would recommend to try aburi nigiri and coconut tapioca dessert. The only downside to this place is that parking is very easy. I parked myself in the hotel- the pass is so narrow and not cheap ($25 for 2.5 hours)

Incredible 5 Star Service by "Tremaine"This was one of the greatest dining experiences in my entire life. Amazing. Amazing food amazing service.Amazing Noodles with added grilled vegetables. Incredible 5 Kind Sashimi Layout my gf enjoyed every bite. Amazing birthday dinner. Thank You. So Much. Theres not enough words. Seriously. Deadass. 10/10 everything. We will be back asap! Delicious over pour coffee to end the dinner. -Santangelo Balli Gonzales

Molihua, is a NEW fusion of Japanese cuisine, dim sum, and desserts showcasing talent from Michelin-starred Chefs Ho Chee Boon (formerly Hakkasan Group's Yauatcha in the Galleria) and Chef Hideki HiwatashiMolihua, is a NEW fusion of Japanese cuisine, dim sum, and desserts showcasing talent from Michelin-starred Chefs Ho Chee Boon (formerly Hakkasan Group's upscale dim sum Yauatcha in the Galleria) and Chef Hideki Hiwatashi (over 30 years Japanese cuisine experience around the world). It is located on the 2nd floor of the beautiful Blossom Hotel Houston (heart of Texas Medical Center)Molihua means "Jasmine 茉莉花" in Chinese and we loved all the sushi bites in the modern, wood trim, tall and open ceiling atmosphere.Molihua opens 4/26/24. Reservations: https://www.molihuahouston.com/7118 Bertner AveHouston, TX 77030(713) 881-9888

I wish I could give it a better review.I enjoyed the ambiance, décor and music when you first walk in. The place still has that new smell. The service was good, our server was nice and pleasant.Also, it was a nice touch to offer us a glass of Champagne (US, not French).so all the first impressions checked good.Then the food came...1/ The miso soup is actually served in a glass shot and will cost you $5.50 each.2/ They don't let you keep a soy sauce jar on the table and because the soy sauce plate is so small (a one piece of roll will not fit in it), we had to have the servers to come by several times for more.3/ Their main dish is named after the restaurant: Molihua (grilled duck and jasmine rice). This is actually just fried rice. If there was any duck in there, it was hiding pretty well. 4/ The seaweed salad ($14.00) had no seaweed at all, it's basically a very expensive side salad. I was so surprised that I asked the waiter is this was correct when they presented to me...unbelievable!Obviously this is a one time visit for me. This place will have a tough time getting a returning clientele. Most likely to be used by the hotel guests.Houston has great Japanese restaurants and you can't compete by offering OK food in portions that are small, expensive and calling dishes that are not what they are.