Best sushi in Houston

81 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood, X

Many people name Kata Robata as a favorite or go-to sushi spot in Houston, and a couple describe the quality as consistent. Several also point to its cooked and non-sushi dishes, such as the ramen and a wagyu sandwich. Opinions are not unanimous: one diner doesn't see why it gets so much acclaim, another has been a few times and finds it enjoyable but unremarkable, and one says the omakase is less luxurious and intimate than at some other spots, though a partner who avoids raw fish can order from a strong cooked menu. One suggests it for those willing to trade some ambience.

63 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people name Katami among their top sushi picks in Houston, and the large majority who weigh in recommend it. Several suggest it for a fancier or celebratory meal, one recommends ordering a la carte or the chirashi, and another says the toro tartare lives up to the buzz. A couple of diners who enjoyed it do not think it ranks among the world's very best sushi spots, while one diner who ate there twice found the fish weak and the menu heavy on wagyu, and another includes it among Houston high-end spots that disappointed.

56 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Many diners recommend MF Sushi, and several single out its omakase. A couple call it the best sushi they have had locally, with one calling it their top dining experience in Houston. Several mention the cost, and one diner finds it good but more traditional, with less inventive garnish and flavors than other spots; another says it did not impress them. One diner places it in the Museum District.

Museum District

42 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most people recommend Oishii, and many describe it as good value and point to its happy hour. One diner says it wins on rolls, another likes its thickly cut sashimi, and one mentions non-sushi options such as teriyaki. A few diners find the quality lacking, with one dismissing it outright, and one says another budget spot, Hokkaido, is better for the same cost. A couple of diners say it gets crowded, with one giving up on lunch because the line was too long, and one feels it used to be a better deal for the quality. Those who name a spot mean the Richmond Avenue restaurant near Weslayan, in the Greenway Plaza area.

Richmond Near Weslayan

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Many people name Uchi as a sushi pick in Houston, and most who weigh in recommend it. One diner praises the food, and a couple point out its many non-sushi dishes. A couple mention its happy hour, with one calling it well worth it but saying it fills up fast. A couple find it pricey, one diner says citrus shows up too often (while noting taste is personal), and another calls it highly overrated.

33 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most people recommend Aiko, and many praise the food, with one diner who has only tried Aiko calling it their top sushi spot in the city. A couple of diners find it a lower-cost option than the bigger omakase names, and a few like its happy-hour or lunchtime omakase. Some diners were less impressed: one on an early visit found the atmosphere weak and the food forgettable, another agreed the atmosphere is lacking but found the food very good, one liked it but preferred five other omakase spots, and one found it poor and called its omakase the worst they have tried in Houston.

28 people recommend, 10 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Most diners lean positive, and many name Hidden Omakase as a top omakase pick in Houston. A couple of diners like its intimate feel. Several diners were underwhelmed, calling it average, mediocre or just okay, a couple say the crowd feels party-minded or social-media-driven, and one left hungry. Some diners are mixed, some mention the cost, and one advises booking early.

25 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most diners recommend Handies Douzo, and many go for the hand rolls. It is a small room with bar seating, and one diner calls it a favorite date-night spot. A couple of diners also find it reasonably priced for what it offers, and a couple praise the quality of the fish. Handies Douzo has more than one outlet, and the Heights outlet is the one shown on this map: one diner says the Montrose location is consistently good, while another who visited the Heights found the rolls had less fish and extra crispy topping. A couple of diners prefer Hando, including one who was disappointed by Handies, and a few others question whether it belongs in the top tier of sushi or find the menu too small for a celebration.

The Heights

24 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Many diners recommend Izakaya Wa, and some say its sushi is good, with one calling it excellent for a mid-range spot but not top-tier. Some point out that the menu goes beyond sushi, including skewers, and a couple call it budget-friendly. It has more than one outlet; the River Oaks one is shown on this map, and one diner who likes it finds its Memorial location more charming than River Oaks.

River Oaks

23 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Most commenters recommend Uchiko, and several praise the food, calling it delicious, great or awesome. A couple of diners mention a wide range of choices and a couple mention non-sushi dishes, and several single out its omakase, including a happy-hour omakase. One diner finds it relatively budget-friendly. A few diners put other places ahead of it, naming Neo, MF Sushi and Oheya.

17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most people recommend Soto, and many call it excellent, phenomenal, amazing or great. One diner says its omakase is incredible value, a couple enjoy its lunch or happy-hour offerings, and one says it makes a meal feel special. One diner thinks Katami is much better and places Soto well below it.

17 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood

Oheya is Uchi's omakase room, and most people recommend it, with many praising it highly. A couple of diners describe it as small and intimate, and one calls its happy-hour omakase a great deal. Not everyone agrees: a few people were not impressed, and one diner found nine courses very salty. A few describe it as pricey, and one diner found the sushi-only omakase very good while the full courses with kitchen dishes did not stand out.

Within Uchi

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Overall, people recommend Hando, and many diners single out the hand rolls, while a few praise the drinks. Hando has more than one outlet, and the Heights outlet is the one shown on this map, where one diner calls it pretty nice and another suggests the bar as a pleasant place to wait; one diner enjoyed the Spring Branch outlet. A couple of commenters prefer Hando to Handies. One commenter says its delivery menu lacks nigiri and sashimi, so it doesn't count as sushi for them.

The Heights

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Most people recommend Aka Sushi House, and a couple of diners describe it as casual. Several point to the happy hour, with a couple calling it good value and a couple adding that it runs all weekend. One diner calls the chili garlic roll their absolute favorite, and a diner at the Upper Kirby location praises the fish and rolls. One diner who is not a huge fan was looking for other happy hour options.

W Alabama

16 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Most diners recommend Sushi Masa, and many point to its all-you-can-eat format. Some like its range of rolls, sashimi and nigiri, and one says it is good for sampling many dishes. Sushi Masa has a few locations and people name different ones; two diners name the Westheimer location, one calling its lunch all-you-can-eat a steal that holds up on most days. Two diners find the food bland or very poor, and a couple prefer another place, Oma.

Westheimer

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Most people recommend Sushi Miyagi for sushi, and a few rank it among the city's best, with one calling it the top authentic sushi in town. People place it on Bellaire Boulevard in Chinatown and describe a small family-run spot with tricky hours; one suggests getting there before the line is cut off, and one describes it as a low-key neighbourhood place serving battera (pressed sushi). Two diners who have eaten there are less impressed, citing thick-cut sashimi, gristle and poor cutting.

Bellaire Blvd

12 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people recommend Teppay, and one commenter calls it the most overlooked good sushi in town. One diner likes the atmosphere and the frequent variety of uni, another suggests asking for uni from Japan, and one recommends it for traditional, no-frills omakase. One diner calls it excellent but not budget-friendly, and one suggests it for sushi plus izakaya near the Galleria.

9 people recommendvia r/sushi, r/HoustonFood

Most people recommend Hachi, and a few rate it highly, with one diner calling it a new favorite for its good value and beautiful, quiet room. A few suggest it for its omakase, and one points to its happy hour and lunch deals near the Galleria. One diner says the menu looks decent but not especially unusual.

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many diners recommend Ichijiku for sushi, with a couple calling the quality great and one calling the omakase a bargain for the amount of food. It is known for an all-you-can-eat omakase, and a couple of diners mention reservations or a time limit. One diner calls its variety great, including happy hour, hand rolls and omakase. One diner notes you must finish a set of starter items before the all-you-can-eat part begins, and another calls that setup absurd.

Chinatown

9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people recommend 5 Kinokawa, and a few name it as a safe bet or first choice for omakase. One diner calls it fun and delicious, recalling charcoal-cooked toro, another suggests a different omakase with some dishes seared or lightly cooked, and one who visited before its full launch recalls a wonderful atmosphere. Two diners, however, describe their meal there as unpleasant and advise people to avoid it. Opinions are divided.

8 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Many people recommend Sushi Haya, and a few mention its all-you-can-eat format. One person says Sushi Haya and Sushi Masa both have a huge variety of rolls, appetizers and salads, another says the portions are big and suit sharing, and one calls it inexpensive with surprisingly decent quality. One diner ranks it above Sushi Masa, and one places it off 249 near Louetta.

8 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

People recommend Ume for sushi, and one diner who names the White Oak location says its sushi quality is the best they have come across in the city. One diner calls it a personal favorite, and a couple suggest it as an alternative to other sushi spots. One diner names it among the typical go-to places, and another includes it in a ranking of favorites.

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood

Most diners recommend Oru, and several praise the sushi, with one calling the nigiri high quality and bigger than most. One diner says the non-sushi courses made the meal more fun. Three diners were mixed: the nigiri was great or solid, but one found most of the food only average and the tasting menu overpriced, one found the tasting menu leans toward non-sushi courses, and one found the rice and maki unbalanced. One more diner lumps Oru in with chefs serving familiar sushi conventions.

7 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Many diners name Nori Nori as a sushi pick, with one calling it a hip spot for sushi and another suggesting it for a fancier hand roll experience; most give the name with no further detail.

7 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many people recommend Sushi Jin, and one commenter calls it amazing and notes it also offers food beyond sushi. One diner who goes often says they have not had a poor meal there, one recommends it for great quality in a relaxed setting, and one says many people overlook it. One diner calls it a long-running, mostly traditional west Houston spot. Caveats are that one regular finds it pricey, and one visitor says families with kids can be noisy at times.

6 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many commenters recommend Sushi by Hidden, and one diner finds it offers the best ratio of high-quality, inventive sushi to cost, though they say it may not be the best for a romantic date. A couple of diners place it among budget-friendly picks, and one would choose it over Hidden Omakase for better value.

5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many diners recommend Kokoro, and one rates it a top pick for takeout and delivery. One diner had an amazing meal and found the nigiri and rolls top-notch, on par with pricier places, and another names it among their regular go-to spots. One diner places it among mid-priced picks, and one names the downtown location. Two diners are mixed on the wagyu toast, with one finding it soggy.

5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

A couple of diners praise Uptown Sushi's fried sushi, and people overall recommend it for sushi. One diner who lunches there often says they always enjoy it and wonders why it is rarely mentioned. Another diner is more measured: they call it good but a niche place rather than among the city's top spots, and not cheap enough to be a value pick.

5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many diners recommend Kanau Sushi, and a few place it in Midtown or downtown. Two diners call it good value, one saying it is especially good at lunch. Two diners say it is all-you-can-eat, and one says its quality beats most of the all-you-can-eat sushi they have tried.

Midtown

5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Commenters recommend Hokkaido, and a few call it good value. One commenter describes the off-Bellaire spot as no-frills and budget-friendly, another lists the Chinatown spot as a good-price pick, and one rates its quality above Oishii's at a similar cost. One diner says they love it.

Off Bellaire