Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Houston

"Pretty great flavor! The scoops could be a. It bigger but it's a great price! Love the atmosphere but the loud music messes with your tastebuds, get..."

Hannah Murray

Lily W.

"Amazing food and excellent value. The fish was wonder and the portions are quite generous. It is a husband and wife team that literally do..."

B W

"The pinnacle example of mom and pop shop. Husband and wife hustle hard and put in all their heart into it. Resulting in possible long waits but..."

Elvis Do

"Waiting is long (approximately 2hrs), but it is worth it, very traditional Japanese style sushi and you can feel the passion for food from the chef...."

Cathy Yu

"I’ve always heard stories about this being a hole in the wall spot ran by a real Japanese couple. I was not disappointed. The service will be..."

Peter Apuyan

"Very cute little mom and pop (literally a husband and wife doing everything). It's only open for about 3 hours per day during the week, so get there..."

Sasha Davani

Izakaya

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great place to have sushi in downtown area of Houston. Fishes are fresh and food is tasty. The price is a little high, but the quality is up to par...."

Long Dang

"Just moved to the area and am so excited to find Izakaya Wa. Love the variety of skewers they had available and the sashimi options! Looking forward..."

Brenda Q

"Upon arrival I asked for table for 1, and the host suggested either sushi bar or the drinking bar. It was cool that they had separate area at the..."

Claire Bear

"Food was good, but a little inconsistent as far as portion and flavor. Some items were hits, some were too small for the price or just not as..."

Charon Rosfield

"I’ve been here the 2 times I went to Houston and both meals were one of the best I’ve ever had. The quality of the fish is excellent and the..."

Neekz

"The food here is great and that’s the biggest thing.. service is really good toro very friendly and trained staff. The drinks aren’t expensive if..."

Rommel Castro

"Great food and amazing services! They have multiple tables so we were able to walk in on a Friday night and was given a decent size table. A great..."

Yu Yu

"There is lots of parking, but it's shared with lots of other places so it can be tricky to find a spot at busy times. The hostess stand is on the..."

John Mulligan

"Came here with a few friends. Spent about $31 dollars (including tax) and got a half portion of beef udon, takoyakis, and a 5 piece assorted skewer...."

Krishna Paul

"Super tasty and authentic!!❤️ This is the only authentic Japanese food since I moved to the states. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is very..."

I. Hiromi

Matsu Sushi Bar

"Very lovely restaurant. The waiter and waitress there were so kind and attentive, and I appreciated how they interacted with our toddler. The decor..."

Tessa Katagiri

"Hidden gem. In town from San Antonio, and wanted some good sushi and noodle soup. Found this and went twice in two days. Absolutely fell in love with..."

Albert L

"Great experience! The atmosphere in this place is amazing and it looks like they have a really nice set up for groups. Customer service is second to..."

hd16539

"Dined here for the first time in years the other night and was impressed overall. The wait was longer than I would have expected for a Sunday night..."

Monica Marie

"Everything we ordered was absolutely stellar! 10/10 will go again! Our new go-to for sushi near home and..."

Twyla Morales

"Matsu was a place I always passed by since I moved here a little over a year ago. I love sushi bars in general. It was a bit disappointing the bar..."

Horatiu Serban

"Love this place. The food is always fresh and the staff is kind. The Houston roll is so..."

Ashley N B Johnson

"I got the spicy octupus and I believe the Houston roll they both were amazing and they gave me a free order of pot stickers everything tasted great,..."

aleah bowers

"Service is great, the staff are actually Japanese. Definitely took me back to my Okinawa..."

Vanessa R

"Great quiet place, excellent food quality service. Took my granddaughter there for her 16th birthday. The food & service was..."

Donny Faison

Matsu Japanese Restaurant

"Very lovely restaurant. The waiter and waitress there were so kind and attentive, and I appreciated how they interacted with our toddler. The decor..."

Tessa Katagiri

"Hidden gem. In town from San Antonio, and wanted some good sushi and noodle soup. Found this and went twice in two days. Absolutely fell in love with..."

Albert L

"Great experience! The atmosphere in this place is amazing and it looks like they have a really nice set up for groups. Customer service is second to..."

hd16539

"Dined here for the first time in years the other night and was impressed overall. The wait was longer than I would have expected for a Sunday night..."

Monica Marie

"Everything we ordered was absolutely stellar! 10/10 will go again! Our new go-to for sushi near home and..."

Twyla Morales

"Matsu was a place I always passed by since I moved here a little over a year ago. I love sushi bars in general. It was a bit disappointing the bar..."

Horatiu Serban

"Love this place. The food is always fresh and the staff is kind. The Houston roll is so..."

Ashley N B Johnson

"I got the spicy octupus and I believe the Houston roll they both were amazing and they gave me a free order of pot stickers everything tasted great,..."

aleah bowers

"Service is great, the staff are actually Japanese. Definitely took me back to my Okinawa..."

Vanessa R

"Great quiet place, excellent food quality service. Took my granddaughter there for her 16th birthday. The food & service was..."

Donny Faison

Nori Japanese Sushi Bar

"I have eaten at Nori many times, but I can honestly say that the new location and improved menu makes this a 5 star in my book. Excellent food and..."

Adrien Daniel

"New location is nice. Many sushi and.roll choices. All were very..."

Hit Indoor

"Came here on a whim while driving through the area. I can’t say I’m very impressed, however the food wasn’t bad. This is good sushi. I will..."

Tubosun Olowolayemo

"Everything was perfect. The new location is much better than the old location. The food, as always, amazes me. The service was also very friendly. 5..."

Carter Meserve

"Super meal. Tempura was perfect and sushi awesome. Very efficient service. Well done...."

Jonathan Bellarby

"Came in for a quick lunch.. they were packed at noon. Had the salmon lunch special that comes with miso soup, salad, tempura veggies, and your..."

Charlie Ho

"Delicious, fresh and affordable. Great little location. Very cozy and intimate. Tables are spread out and everything is covid friendly. Very nice..."

Chris Yancer

"Wanted to grab sushi in the area and found this swanky spot. Very friendly staff. Great sushi taste. Excellent sake selection and they let me watch..."

Donald Stutson II

"I enjoyed the hanging ornaments in the bar area. I thought that was creative and cute. The service is pretty dry. I didn't feel very welcomed but..."

Kita Kay

"I moved a few years ago from Houston and recently moved back to find Nori still here. I came on a Saturday night and no wait, it was so nice and the..."

Derika Maxwell

"They have the best fried rice I have ever..."

S. Johnson

"Small pieces of sushi yes but the flavor is okay and the price isn't outrageous. The service was pretty fast. Its casual ambiance cement it as a..."

Marilyn Robb

"Stopped in for lunch with my nephew after a work out. Everything was delicious. I got the pork dumplings, and spicy tuna roll. He got the Houston..."

Kevin McAuley

"Sushi is pretty good better than myakos but it's not the..."

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Oishii Restaurant

90/100 (3363 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great sushi but expect a waitThe restaurant was packed and noisy when we visited. The food was excellent and so was the service. Since one..."

Gauri Kapoor

"Go to this place time after time and loved it! Delicious food and great service at very affordable prices. Incredible value for money, with amazing..."

Sam E

"4 stars. Sashimi plate! Chefs choice. Got to have this more often. I have actually been here before. The food was incredible..."

Foodbayou

"The aptly named Oishii (Japanese for ‘delicious’) is easy to miss as you’re making your way along Richmond even when you’re moving at..."

Urban Swank

"This place has the BEST sushi happy hour in town!!! Amazing food and quick service. Parking is a little tight, but it's absolutely worth trying to..."

Samantha

"All about the Happy hour here. Super crowded so it must be good, right. Well it's cheap but decent sushi - in my book that's good. Beers for $2,..."

Rachel Gremillion

"My favorite sushi place in Upper Kirby area. They have EXCELLENT lunch specials and one of the best sushi happy hours in Houston. There is always a..."

Catie Clemens

"I was really impressed with Oishii's service, quality of food, and prices. I would recommend eating here during their lunch specials which is 11-3 on..."

Annie

"Excellent value, good food, good service. Energetic. The happy hour menu was very nice, lots of selection, great price on beer and wine, you can't..."

Mariela

"One of the best sushi spots in Houston. Their sushi is always fresh and it is fairly inexpensive compared to other places. The place is always..."

Oscar Rothrock

"Best Sushi in town. Great quality for an unbeatable price. Only problem is that its so popular you may have to wait a while to be..."

J.braggiato

"Bravo oishii!. Couldn't be happier to live down the block from Oishii. it is always the perfect option when we've had a long day, need nourishment..."

MikHastur

"My biggest problem is that I could only "Like" Oishii once. The sushi here was first class and a very low-key, non-pretentious environment. Not sure..."

Chillvoleats

"I love this place. I work in the greenway plaza area often and always eat here at least once a visit. Good food and great prices. I only eat sushi,..."

Jw

"I loved this place. The happy hour is the time to go. (3:00 - 7:00 Monday - Friday & 3:00 - 6:00 or Saturday). Buy on get one free appetizers for..."

Duckman

"Pretty cool. My son and I decided to try this place for lunch on Friday. we arrived a few minutes before 11:00 so we had no trouble getting a parking..."

Michelle Kent

"Sushi is always fresh and at a great..."

Teetiny

"Great little gem. The food was delicious and well priced. Loved the selection! Will be coming..."

Rock_star_material

"I've been eating at Oishii for years and I love it for the homey atmosphere and cheap eats. The wait staff is friendly and attentive, and will..."

Kikarage

"Great Sushi. This is a great little Sushi place. But I emphasis the LITTLE. Make sure you get there early, the wait isn't too long though as they..."

ANZAC

"Oishii has amazing sushimi and the staff is always great. I eat in occasionally when I am with friends but but usually call my order in. Helen knows..."

Slsacks22

"Good Sushi!. Great food! Very small place so get there..."

Croatsandy

"Good and not pricey. It was busy for lunch - about a 15 minute wait to get a table but its a small place. It was all fresh and very good. Very..."

Seante

"Excellent lunch specials. I've eaten here several times during lunch and the food never disappoints. Delicious and fresh sushi at a excellent price,..."

April Cruz

"Real sushi. Being Asian, I've been to many a sushi restaurant. I've been disappointed by Americanized, hip sushi bars, which focus more on the happy..."

Monroe10

"The BEST!. This place is in a league of it's own. I love Japanese cuisine, and have been to so many places all over the place, but this place does it..."

Chef504

"Happy Happy Hour. Great happy hour, amazing sushi, sucky parking.... You have to go early but if you can it's well worth your..."

SMPK

"Well Worth the Wait! - Best Sashimi Variety. I travel in and out of houston at least once a month, and everytime I'm there I make sure I visit..."

FormerServer

"Period. Exclaimation Point!. We went to this little sushi restaurant with our friends who have raved about how wonderful this sushi restaurant is...."

Lilo

"Volcano Roll. I love the volcano roll at Oishii. All of their fish is fresh and fabulous. Not a fancy place, but I'm not going for the ambiance. Love..."

Sallie

"YUMMY!. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Great quality sushi with a cheap price tag! The food is awesome! The parking situation isn't the best, but that is..."

Lauren

"Freakin..."

Petedavers

"So good and so affordable!!!. I love Oishii!!! The only bad thing is you always have to wait, but that is because it is so good and popular. The fish..."

Lindsey Caplan Rockoff

"Discoveref Oishii by accident, great selection of excellent sashimi, friendly staff. Enjoyed the whole..."

Bruce Bradfute

"You must go for happy hour!! It's the best deal. Parking can be tough though. It fills up..."

E.C.

"Cheap and Delicious. Very very good sushi at amazingly cheap prices (especially for the nigiri/sashimi style sushi). Lots of good rolls too...try the..."

Zao275

"Not so secret anymore.... I LOVE Oishii. try the John/Steph roll. ( says Steph of the "Steph" part of the roll) lolfunky decor, fast friendly..."

Stephwolf

"Wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often. Glad I have an excuse to be on this side of town..."

CMH

"I love this restaurant. My friends and relatives that ate here loves it too. I am so addicted to this place. I don't care if I have to drive 30 miles..."

Nate Ken Techur

"Dangerous happy hours. Large Hot Sake $3, have a designated driver..."

Vlad G

"Yummy and cheap!. Great food and economic. I love Oishii. The special plates they offer are always filling and the sashimi is generous for the price...."

Kate

"Is an inexpensive restaurant with a very diverse menu. Happy hour specials can't be..."

Stephanie Manley

"Kick A** Happy Hour. If you go before 7 on weekdays, it is so cheap! Buy 1 get 1 free appetizers (which include spicy tuna and salmon roll). Nothing..."

Cameron

"Love it and will miss it. This was one of my favorite Sushi restraunts in Houston! I no longer have a residence there as I have recently moved and I..."

Amber

"My favorite place for sushi. I used to work nearby and this place quickly became my favorite sushi restaurant. The staff are quite friendly. We..."

Mando

"Great price!. I love this place! Great price, fast service and the food is good! However, the parking SUCKS and the restaurant is not very big so if..."

Wendy Kemp

"Like others, I just can't stay away!!! It is a fairly priced everyday sushi. Not fancy, but fresh and reliable! Absolutely..."

Carol

"I can't stay away! I am a loyal regular, and am always pleased with the kind hospitality at Oishii. The food is always fresh and the prices can't be..."

Jenny Quattlebaum

"I found the best Happy Hour deal in Houston. Okay, well I didn't find it, I was actually a little slow to hop on the Oishii gravy train, but I'm so..."

Adventures In A Newish City

"Great food for an affordable price. Had to wait about 15 minutes to get a table as the restaurant gets very busy. Service could have been better...."

Sayma Sadia Joya

"This place is HANDS DOWN the BEST sushi place in Texas, I’ll put my money on it. The quality of the sushi is noticeably better than any sushi..."

Amanda El sharif

"Oishi means yummy/delicious in Japanese. They have wide range of choices, also happy hour provides decent option too. The food came out quickly, the..."

Ngân Sâu

"Great affordable sushi restaurant that offers a diner feel. We came just before happy hour ended and took advantage of it. The deal was buy one get..."

Leminal

"We love to come here during happy hour. Sushi is fresh and at a good price. We enjoyed the iced green tea, eel roll, spicy salmon and spicy tuna..."

Denisse

"Absolutely fantastic! Stopped by and got the #10 (see pic for menu) which included 9 assorted pieces of sushi and a cup of soup for $10.95. Sushi was..."

Jake Malone

"Our new go to sushi spot. Oishii is great!! Fresh sushi at a great price. Highly recommend trying it out. The only downside is the limited tables &..."

Kristilyn Garza

"Oishii is a solid Houston staple for Japanese fare at a great price. Their entrees come with large portion sizes. I’d recommend trying their..."

Kevin Wang

"One of my favorite restaurants in the world. Food is so excellent, the prices are even better. The staff are incredibly friendly and the place is..."

Sam Shapiro

"I have eaten a lot of sushi all over the country snd this restaurant puts out some spectacular food. High quality, super fresh and great..."

Chris Miller

"Omg. Totally sushied out. Great flavour at a great price. Went to the happy hour and left satisfied and happy. Sushi/sashimi was fresh and..."

Mona Sharique

"We usually come during happy hour, and every single time, we are never disappointed. We have been coming for years, and the prices are always..."

QueenSof

"I've lived behind this place for 10 plus years and it NEVER DISAPPOINTS..yes it's small..and yes, you may have to wait in line....but it's worth the..."

Brian Shoppell

"Visit : June 2023 Had a piece of waygu A5, it was very good, flavorful, juicy, but did cost quite a bit. It was worth the experience. Got the salmon..."

Daniel Tran

"Tried the sea urchin (my first ones ever), tuna, spicy tuna, crab, octopus sushi, nigri & sashami - and EACH piece was a revelation & a masterpiece!..."

Akhil Pall

"Food is amazing! Service was good but they are very busy during lunch. The prices are awesome for their lunch specials and you can't really beat them..."

Ryan C

"Probably the best priced sushi to quality ratio in the greater Houston area. Parking is a headache sometimes, and there can be long waits for a table..."

Rami Ghannam

Akashi Asian Sushi Cuisine & Wine Bar

90/100 (1009 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Everything about this place was awesome! We had multiple appetizers, dishes, sushi rolls and drinks. Everything was very unique and delicious. We..."

Kari Wheeler

"I lucked up! Went over to Asahi. Closed. About to go to Crave. Checked hours, closed. Disappointed and driving trying to come up with another genre..."

Angela Smith

"The Restaurant has great good food and the service is GREAT the Staff they go the extra mile to make sure you are happy great place..."

Shirley East

"I ordered the broccoli with shrimp,beef and chicken. It was a party in my mouth everything taste so good. I will be returning, the food is..."

Colette Y. Radford

"Loved the atmosphere, service and food. It will be my sushi..."

Tonia L. Hatch Pringle

"The place was very nice to go with friends. Enjoy the ribs was very..."

Angelia L. Toliver

"Love the ambiance. Sushi is delicious. Can't wait till we go back..."

Racquel Perkins

"Great staff and food was terrific! Will definitely go..."

Pete Storms

"I was impressed with the sushi man behind the bar, because I definitely don't eat sushi. Came out with my co-workers doing the team spirit, and I..."

Diangelo Fisher

"So glad we gave this place a try. The food is so fresh and everything we tried was amazing. Looking forward to our next..."

Ana B. Fallas

"And that is big for me! Fresh is the key and for a foodie such as myself... who also likes to cook...this is big! We both had veggies and a protein!..."

Staci Allmon Harris

"It was a very amazing night in there! The food actually was marvelous!! Delicious, a unforgettable taste ! Very clean and gorgeous the restaurant and..."

Augusta Fuentes Omaña

"So glad to have amazing sushi in the med center finally! These folks..."

Melissa Cates

"Love this new place!!!! Stopped in for a few Nibbles (before a Rodeo event) - and WOW, my husband and I were totally impressed. Not only is the..."

Denise Post

"THIS PLACE IS SO COOL. WE WENT THERE ON OUR ANNIVERSARY WHICH WAS ON WEDNESDAY AND THERE WAS LIVE BAND :O TOTALLY LOVED THE PLACE, YUMMY SUSHI, HUBBY..."

Helen Jürlau Arnold

"This place was great, don't let the Fiesta and big lots in the same parking lot throw you off. It is very nice. There was only one waitress on the..."

Bodacius Falls

"This is without a doubt one of my favorite spots to get good sushi and good service. I do think it is a bit pricey, but is probably for the..."

quintin arnwine

"I had the crab puffs (I ate one before taking the pic), and the chop chop roll. Both were fresh and delicious! This place was so clean and modern!..."

Brittany B

"I went with my mom for dinner and it was so good. We were the only ones there, service was cool, but the food made the entire experience worthwhile...."

Akaycia Addison

"They are CLOSED PERMANENTLY NOW 2/2021. So sad!!! Safe distancing in place. Cleaning between customers. Waitress wears mask the whole time. Saturday..."

Dennie Clemons

"All day happy hour on Sundays for the win! Good selection and a surprising amount o sushi for $2! Starting from the top, that’s the shaggy dog..."

Tommy Samson

"We were in town for the Texans/Titans game and got an opportunity to try Akashi Sushi. It was supwr delicious and to top it off we had Kahlil for a..."

Michael Farrell

"Great atmosphere, excellent sushi. Great appetizers crab puffs actually taste like there's crab in there not like the cheap cream cheese ones. Ribs..."

Richard Gonzalez

"I have been to Akashi many many times now, and I have never been disappointed. Quality sushi at a reasonable price. They have a large menu, full bar,..."

Rachael Sampson

"I have been to this restaurant plenty of times, and I keep coming back! This is my new go-to restaurant for Chinese and Japanese food, especially..."

Jessica Sheu

"Food is always amazing! I'd doesn't matter if it is this one or the one closer to the house. Staff is always friendly and everything comes out..."

Robert Spry

"Ordered the Godzilla Roll , won't be disappointed, very friendly to kids made a special order for..."

Alejandria Macias

"I got a pickup order at Akashi for Christmas lunch and it was amazing! The fish was super fresh and delicious. The fish to rice ratio was also 10/10...."

Amy Izuno-Garcia

"I've visited quite a few times for happy hour, but never on a Sunday. Had a chance to visit yesterday and was just wowwed at how great everything..."

Carla

"The atmosphere is nice. Emphasis on fusion however. If you're looking for sweet tea, you cant get it here and many dishes seem to have more of a..."

Samantha Kirk

"Great sushi at a decent price with some very interesting options on the menu. The atmosphere isn't super casual, but it's still kid friendly. We live..."

Laura Haskovec

Toro Japanese Steakhouse

"The service is amazing! The food is certainly one of the best I've found in the Houston area. It's a very clean restaurant with hand washing stations..."

Mikel Nanny Melinda

"Great food and great martinis. Wait and cook staff are friendly and nice and the service was quick. The sushi was amazing as well as the hibachi we..."

Kelsey Ellis

"Food was delicious, staff and cooks were beyond fantastic, ambience was pleasant, and the hibachi grill was entertaining! I came here a few months..."

Brittany Mullins

"I went here for lunch and got the chicken teriyaki bento box. The picture is what I received (the second one shows the California roll that goes in..."

I D

"This is the first time I come here.The food is very delicious.you should try.By the way.the suchi bar chef is a very kind person..."

Sun Haofeng

"Loved, loved this place. We celebrated my moms birthday here and had a big group. The service was very attentive and accommodating. The food was..."

Teresa Carrasco-Sanchez

"I visited twice and both times I got the hibachi. Their lunch hibachi combo is a great deal at $13 for choice of 2 proteins. The food is so good the..."

Ruri Lee

"Excellent service and great sashimi. No questions about the fish being fresh. Soothing atmosphere that allows you to relax and enjoy your meal. I..."

Heather molliver

"I really like this place. They have better hours than some Japanese restaurants. Two sides to it too, a sushi only side and a table cook side. The..."

Maria DesHotel

"Food was incredible I had the hibachi with steak and salmon. Steak was perfectly cooked as was the salmon and the flavors of the dish came together..."

david webb

"Our server Julie was so nice. We went for lunch so we didnt get to experience the Hibachi. Our Miso soup was good as well as our entrees. Will def be..."

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"First time having lunch here. The layout was nice and tasteful (not like a lounge). I had the Katsu chicken bento box and it was really nice. I'll..."

Stephen Montoya

"If you want great Japanese food this is the place to go. We took my husband here for his birthday & had the best experience. From receptionist, cook,..."

Marianne Diaz

"I had the lunch special which included a miso soup, a salad, 6 sushi pieces, 6 sashimi pieces, and a spicy salmon roll. The chef picked the fish for..."

Estefannie

"We went here twice in a week (before Harvey hit) and it was amazing. Definitely try the Spicy Edamame and the Corona Roll. Everything is so good,..."

Jason A. McCrory

"The place was a little baren, with little to no customers dining. Kind of felt as if the place was closed. The ambience is nice minus the strange sax..."

Omar Colmenero

"Took my boyfriend and kids for Father's Day and was very impressed... The food and service were on point! 👌🏾The portion size was good for the..."

C'Marie CantBeBroken

"Considering that this restaurant is Asian, they have great service. Our waiter was very attentive and chef was friendly and professional. Food was..."

Christine Phrasavath

Genji Japanese Restaurant

"Looking for authentic home cooked Japanese food? You found it. Great place for fairly priced food, great service, and a fun or quiet atmosphere..."

Lydia Kawazoe

"I have been going to Genji for over 23 years since his location on Fondren near Richmond. The atmosphere is not kid friendly, it is more geared..."

Maui Leilani

"Special Omurice is yummy! Good price , Cooking take little bit too long..."

Tugold Martial arts and life

"Update: Still the hub for many that want to spend time with friends to make memories. Staff is always welcoming and its very apparent that Mr. Genji..."

Tam Lo

"We come here for the sashimi appetizer which is simple but tasty, tuna salmon squid, and the Yakiniku. We have tried the grilled squid, beef tongue,..."

Travis Tyer

"Fun place and the food has been consistently excellent; if you want authentic, traditional Japanese dishes, then you should come here. I'm not sure..."

Bianca Tillman

"I got lemonade with steak teriyaki it was amazing highly recommend yall to go hear they also have karaoke and karaoke rooms for your own private..."

Joseph Countryman

"Some customers were yelling and screaming while karaoke. Just wanted to leave Genji because of the loud..."

PJ

"The decor and fixtures are a bit outdated, besides that, everything was clean and comfy. Service is pretty attentive; my water was constantly filled...."

Caroline Ryan

"Came here for late night food and they also had karaoke! The service was great and the food was yummy! The only thing that the food needed was a..."

Hannah

"I decided to try this place on a whim and was surprised to hear the staff speaking Japanese. The vibe is an old school Japanese Izakaya with a lot of..."

Jesse Vecchione

"Whether it’s Astros games or karaoke nights or just solid Japanese food available after work and late night, Genji has been our go to spot for..."

Ben Farmer

"The sushi wasn't the freshest but the wait staff was nice and the prices were incredibly reasonable. It was happy hour and the rolls were more than..."

donnatella macKenzie

"My favorite real Japanese restaurant at karaoke bar, in the greater Houston area. The prices are reasonable, has karaoke in the main dining room and..."

Nathan Smith

"Quality japanese food and drinks. Fun karaoke spot for group outing. Fast and great customer..."

Ethan Lee

"It’s often busy every time I come here, but the servers are nice. Some people might think the restaurant looks kind of run down, but I find that..."

Sarah Yip

Hokaido Japanese Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I think that most would not give a 5 star service to this because it's different. You order fist them they deliver it. After we ordered the food..."

James Stephens

"We are not Japanese but we have been to Japan and I have to say this is the best sushi I’ve ever had in the states! Clean establishment, fast..."

Lamise

"This place is spectacular if you’re craving some sushi that comes with complimentary miso soup and red bean soup (unlimited refill too)! Hokkaido..."

Allison Kojima

"The sushi was fresh and delicious. I love the ambiance of the place and they also have some complementary miso..."

Megan Gentry

"The sushi and sashimi pieces are large and very fresh tasting! You order at the counter when you walk in, then help yourself to complimentary miso..."

Chelsea

"One of the best affordable sushi spots in Houston. High quality fish, and large portion sizes too! Love the free Miso..."

Matthew Chen

"We like to come here for sushi that doesn't break the bank. They have good quality for the price. You do get a little bit of a price break if you..."

Jen Tran

"Great place to get comfort sushi. The quality is good, not like the best but in my opinion still better than most sushi restaurants. Generous cuts of..."

Ryan Cao

"The food was amazing!! The sushi was delicious! I had one of the sushi combos, and it was great. Will definitely come back again! Dont forget to have..."

Michelle F

"So bad first. Place is a little on the stinky side. The service is fine, the waitresses are polite enough. The food is delicious and their portions..."

Ana Elias

"The service was extremely fast, food was delicious, and the price is very inexpensive. Can’t wait to go..."

Brittany Johnson

"fresh-ish fish but good udon and decent chirashi bowl. decent chowbus..."

Alexys Shae

"They have complimentary sweet red bean soup for desert and miso soup. You're welcome to get as much as you want! Both of them are self-service. You..."

Lauren Gaw

"Good price for the quality. There is free soup that is surprisingly good. The three rolls we tried were good but a little too big. The salmon sashimi..."

Ana Miura

"One of the best sashimi and sushi combos I’ve ever had. Everything tasted fresh and came out super fast. We ordered at the counter and grabbed a..."

Adela Zyla

"5 out of 5 The most beautifully packaged chirashi. Great sushi joint at a decent price, large portions, and fast!!!! Love it..."

Valerie

"Hole in the wall. Great prices and variety. It's fresh, not made by master chef but it's good enough for me. I go frequently and enjoy the..."

Abraham M

"This is absolutely a hot spot in China Town. I love the quality of the food. And Pretty efficient order processing. Free soup and sweet red bean soup..."

Ella Zhang

"Been coming to this location for many years with family and friends and always have a great time. Serve your own soups (miso, bean, etc.) & serve..."

Miki Dalit

Jinya Ramen Bar - Midtown

89/100 (14091 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food and the atmosphere are good, but the service was great! The staff is very friendly, everyone greats you with a loud warm welcome. I don't..."

Kevin Cantor

"Had a great time coming to JINYA, our server Lily and her trainee Abby were great... We normally order online but with this great service and..."

Fiorella Barreto

"Absolutely delicious! 1st time we've gone here and totally worth it. Great atmosphere, awesome service, and excellent food. Great service and the..."

Jacobo Hermosillo

"I never had ramen before but my sister n law recommend I try it out, it was great for my first time going Jay the waiter really was super nice and..."

Angelica Gutierrez

"Very cute spot. There is also free parking walking distance from the restaurant. A little pricey. Got two ramen bowls, and Gyoza as an appetizer,..."

Arianna Lozano

"Great place and awesome food. The spicy vegan ramen was flavorful with the best tofu I have ever had! The watermelon summer drink was not great but..."

Naman Parikh

"First off, shout out to our server Serrina! She was awesome! As for the food and the setting, both were great! My gf and I got the Jinya Bun, Pork..."

Luis Rauda

"Best ramen in town! Their ramen is not salty as other places. Customer service is also on..."

Kelly Ngoc Hoang

"Lovely interior. Very friendly staff. The food was phenomenal and came out very quickly (but this may be related to ordering popular plates for a..."

Chris Truman

"During my initial visit, I was thoroughly impressed. Lily, my server, along with her trainee Abigail, were exceptionally welcoming and friendly. They..."

Bryan X Ly

"Our favorite Ramen in the States. Had Jinya in las Vegas, SF, Seattle to Houston. Our favorite is black tonkotsu ramen. Its soup is savory with right..."

AlaDollar

"The food is really good, and I understand why lots of people would recommend Jinya in the Houston area! There is a big parking garage for parking,..."

Bethany Gail

"I tried the Jinya Tonkotsu Black, spice level Inferno and it was delicious! The broth was so rich with flavor and I loved the ramen bowl includes a..."

Aleesha Eddington

"Had a last night supper for my friend and she loved the spicy creamy tofu ramen 🍜 It’s the best option for both meat eaters and vegetarian 🌱..."

Mr. No Tengo Dinero

"How good was it. On a visit to Houston, I ate here twice. Not once and move on to next place. The pork ramen black was amazing. Spicy or mild to..."

Fabian Raygosa

"Upscale downtown ramen bar with delectable appetizers, suggest the "buns". Thick and thin noodle options with varying strength sauces from mild to..."

Poo Poo

"This was my friend and Is first time here tonight and we had a blast! Great service all around our waiter David is super sweet and so attentive!..."

Briana Allen

"The wait staff is always nice. The look of the restaurant is cool. The food... wow. I don't know what they do to that broth, but I could drink a..."

Drilly Vulture

Osaka Japanese Restaurant Ii

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is an underrated sushi restaurant-one of the most chill, calm, and relaxing dinners I’ve ever had. Sushi is priced as expected ($10-$20..."

Feifei Le

"I had driven by plenty of times and wasn't sure what to expect from Osaka - it looked like a small restaurant and not too fancy. But I decided to try..."

Alisa Nelson

"I can't say enough about this place. The first time I tried them out was a few months ago and they have really changed the interior to a more refined..."

Sylvia Rodriguez

"Great place to get authentic japanese. Tried sushi, rolls, and sashimi. Fresh and taste great. Osaka roll is a must..."

Y Weng

"Sushi is good and the service is amazing. They put a 4 piece “on the house” special with our to-go order ant no extra cost and it was delicious...."

V day

"It was a fine sushi restaurant we just went to with our office colleagues. It was not that busy even for lunch time at 12pm. They dont have many..."

Rupesh Kumar Kesharwani

"easily my favorite sushi in Houston the servers and chefs are easily the nicest people in the world and the food is crazy good not that expensive..."

hatless aaa

"First time here. Ordered a roll and tempura appetizer. They threw in Edemame. Food was ready, delicious and perfectly prepared. Will be going back..."

Bill McGullam

"Favorite sushi in town. Excellent quality. Nice snack or filling..."

Christopher G.

"Late night dinner. Good service and good..."

Young Juhn

"Crystal was the best server. This restaurant really has authentic Japanese food. Definitely try their hot saki drink and salmon egg sushi it’s..."

Sina Salarkia

"My wife and I have been coming here for years. The food, the people, it's just a great place to have quality ..."

Hal Hoodwin

"Such a wonderful restaurant, everyone was very Courteous. I definitely recommend..."

Hilery Hypknotik

"The food is nice, the service is good. Only the eating space is a bit..."

Stephen Wong

"Great sushi selection and..."

Aaron Rouse

"ordered takeout and had a sake. I forgot how much I liked this place and the..."

Andrew Etter

"Quiet neighborhood sushi place with good..."

Mark Feferman

Teriyaki House

89/100 (491 ratings)

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"We LOVE this place! The delivery is always fast and the food is super fresh. The chicken bowl is soooo..."

KellyandLisa Hammack

"Food is consistently good. I have tried the teriyaki, udon, and the Ramen soups. There portions are more than enough and flavor is..."

Lisa Leanard

"Omg! I just picked up a teriyaki bowl from there and it's delicious. Tastes fresh. The place was very clean and the staff was very nice. They deliver..."

Meagan Landeros

"I love how they have a vegetarian / vegan menu and the service is great they're super..."

Maggie N Mirra Alanis

"Friendly staff, and the food is very good. The portions are great as..."

John Petrarca

"Nice atmosphere. The food is fresh and great value. I really like the Teriyaki, fried rice, and curry... They don't use MSG, so you won't get thirsty..."

Ben Huang

"Been here several times. Food is always very..."

Jackie Duffy Sitton

"Very good meal. 2 eat for under $20. Filling and good flavor. I got the garlic flavor chicken teriyaki. The cabbage and broccoli were very good too!..."

Lauri D. Bridgen

"Everything was great, my kids loved it. The fried rice and teriyaki is amazing. Will be back again definitely worth it. The person taking my order..."

Hugo Pulido

"Low price. High quality mouth watering food. Truly one of the best fast food restaurants in Houston. I really recommend the..."

Raeden Kwong

"I had the Teriyaki Chicken it was amazing. The cashier was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely come back more..."

Aireana Phillips

"Teriyaki House always hits the spot, good food, good price and I will always be a customer..."

Kas14mang !

"If you're looking for good comfort food, this is the place to go. Thank you so much for the meal! I've never had a ramen bowl and the one I got here..."

Lupita Espinosa

"Great place to get a healthy japanese style teriyaki bowl. They do specialized orders for people who do not eat meat and their food is always freshly..."

seishira (Seish)

"The food is very good for the price especially at lunch. I recommend the teriyaki steak bento..."

E O

"1st time visit. Had the shrimp tempura udon and the salmon terriyaki bowl; both were very good!! Glad I decided to come here and will come back again..."

Doug Jaynes

"Good but not great, definitely not authentic.. What I'd expect from a mom and pop Japanese place catering to the delivery/americanized market. Curry..."

corey m

"Great food, fast and reliable order, always on time when I pick up the food. Love ordering form them! Highly..."

Woon Lip Teo

"Food is always amazing. First time I went in, they were super helpful and explained the menu items I didn't recognize. They also deliver, which is..."

Allison

"Very nice and super clean!! Brand new very professional! So i walked in and it felt good to be inside from the heat the mochii and thai tea were very..."

M

"I've liked everything I've tried here. I usually get the steak bento box but I've also enjoyed the seafood udon and beef Ramen. It does take a while..."

Kinsey Talavera

"Wow I can't believe how humane and decent these people are! they go so far out of there way to take care of there customers , I've never seen..."

John Carey

"I eat there with my coworkers about once per week. The food is always fresh, tasty, and no MSG. Big portions, great price! Nice and clean..."

Ben Huang

"Tried their teriyaki chicken bowl. The meal was very delicious, was full by the time I finished. Customer service is great and restaurant looks..."

Oscar Medrano

"I have been coming here just under a month now. It is Always good! The white rice is nice and sticky and you always get your money's worth here...."

KiD Killuminati

"AMAZING food! Came here for happy hour and am definitely happy lol:). I ordered a glass of wine, had three different rolls and pot stickers all at a..."

Mason Cruz

"Big shout out to mister Robert you the man and thanks for informative selection we love everything about our 3 ways lobster meal , soup great ,..."

Nori Vu

"fantastic experience of flavors in this place. not just any Japanese restaurant but a real search for flavors. well the price justifies to full. to..."

C. B.

"Cozy sushi spot! Try the red dragon roll it is spicy and textured when you take a delicious bite! I enjoyed that with cold apple sake. The lights are..."

Elizett Orosco

"Service should’ve been better but I understand it was only 1 server the whole night so I’ll give the benefit of the doubt. The sushi was close to..."

H M

"Food is decent. Eating a sushi for the first time. But the sake was good. Would love to go there just for the alcohol or the bar again. I'm not fan..."

Harish Karthik Tk

"The place has very nice decor and set up, our waitress was absolutely kind! Food was amazing. Here, I got the Kobe on Hot..."

岩井

"The sushi here was delicious. It wasn't to filling but did an excellent job of delivering the flavor I wanted while allowing me to still go out to..."

Brett Baffa

"The salmon Poke Don was amazing. Very spicy and very good. The Irishman was good but not what I expected. Overall Azuma is a decent sushi..."

Jeff Hoelscher

"Tuna tower is delicious! Got a few more rolls and the hot rock, forgot to take pics as the food is so damn good and didn’t take a break to..."

Ryan

"I hang out at the bar about once a week for happy hour. The bartenders are always timely and nice, great to talk to. The drinks are great, a strong..."

Ryan B

"Loved the atmosphere, very chill. Service was extremely friendly and fast. Food was fantastic. Noodles were amazing. It is totally possible to have..."

Keiv Spare

"I ate during happy hour and tried a large variety of rolls. They were delicious yes, but I expected more from an expensive restaurant downtown...."

Justa Reviewer

"Nice place for Sushi in the..."

Dheeraj Mangotra

"We went on a Saturday night and it was almost empty. The sushi rolls are pretty good especially for someone who isn't a huge fan of 'true' sushi. I..."

Trevor Aston

"Good happy hour prices on certain sushi rolls. Not a wide selection of rolls as quite a few seem to be very similar with one difference, but over..."

Dan R

"Been here twice. Each time the service was excellent. There is a long list of rolls and other options to choose from, and everything I've tried has..."

Nathan Cragun

"Excellent, high quality fish. They have some harder-to-find sushi selections most days (oh toro). The non-sushi items should not be overlooked, mix..."

Ted McCrann

Ye's Ichiban

"We have tried several places in the area, but this has to be by far the best one and our favorite. We will definitely be loyal customers. We went by..."

Maria Gonzalez

"Sooo delicious! My boyfriend and I came here for our two year anniversary and I’m so glad we picked it. The portions were huge and the food was top..."

Robin Brown

"Good food and friendly service! Lots of variety on the menu. Place was pretty empty for a Wednesday evening though; I know they're kind of new to the..."

Richard Vos

"We had a great experience last night! The waiter was great, very attentive, the sushi chef was friendly too! Now for the food ... fabulous! Sushi..."

Kim Sachan

"Place is really delicious, super good sushi rolls and sushimi. The portions are the biggest I've ever had. I go here like twice a week since finding..."

Cameron Akhtari

"Very fresh and good portion size! Absolutely loved this place and will be..."

Jamie Jeffcote

"I love this place! The staff was attentive and accommodating. The food was great. We always ask for Ari, he's very fun and..."

Jessica Basulto Reyna

"Sushi is always fantastic!!! Hibachi is delicious and entertaining. They recognize and reward repeat customers. We’re there usually once a week..."

David Schultz

"Food and service is great! We had the Shaggy Dog and the hibachi filet and shrimp, It was definitely some of the best that we've..."

Charlotte Moody Piersol

"Very good food and service! Ask for Ari at the Hibachi table! He's great and..."

Dana Mowe

"Love this place! I typically get the chicken fried rice since it's a large portion at a good price, but there's nothing I've tried that I didn't..."

Bryan C

"If you are looking for great hibachi food in the Copperfield/Cypress area, look no further. This place is one of our family’s favorite spots. We..."

Renee Casas

"Great service in a comfortable atmosphere. Food was delicious and on point. My only disappointment was they were out of Uni. Price point is very..."

Ty R

"Been coming to this establishment for about 2 years now, and i can confidently say that the food is consistently delicious!! It’s never too busy in..."

Mary Lillard

"I saw that this place opened and I thought I’d give it a try. If there’s one thing I judge a place by is how good their fried rice is. I tried..."

Didi Villanueva

"Love this place!! It has option of Hibachi or dine in, it has a 1-5pm happy hr menu, and their shaggy dog is delicious! They also have a peanut roll,..."

Joseline Aguilar

"Such a delightful experience. Very clean and the food was delicious. There were six of us, 3 adults and 3 children. Everyone was satisfied with..."

Jo Anna Brinson

"Got the dinner special and it was delicious! I believe one of them was called the shaggy roll but all three were really good! I know there are a few..."

Daniel Popolizzio

"Came for the first time. The food was fr3sh and really good. I only had fried rice yet others at my table ordered sushi and they liked..."

Lil Loquito (LilLoquito)

"Their pan fried dumplings are very good! Be cautious of their dipping sauce if you have an aversion to spice. It was good, but spicy for sure. All..."

Matthew TP

"The staff was going to close early due to the freeze but stayed for just two of us to eat. They were super friendly and the food was delicious! We..."

G S

"Clean and delicious food! Best fresh sushi that I’ve had! Great portions and everything was just so flavorful!! Worth the money and the family and..."

Viviana Brinson

"Outstanding!! Our usual place was packed so we came here and it is delicious 😋 Our waitress was super nice and helpful and we can't wait to come..."

cherryirises (cherryirises)

"We really enjoyed our experience! The food was VERY fresh and well prepared. The staff was attentive and kind. Our chef did an amazing and..."

Kevin McGown

"Staff is always nice. Food hits the spot. Even though you don't get the show still worth it without having to drive 30 miles. Great local..."

Amanda Dougherty

"The staff is very friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious!! They have lots of options for sushi, bentos, bowls and..."

Evanjelyn Tram

"I love going to eat the sushi 🍣 I always order the Philly roll the rice is fresh every time we go , this last time i went I decided to do..."

Carlos Santillan

The Melting Pot

88/100 (5898 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Been a few years since we been since we live in Beaumont. Celebrated an anniversary there Sunday. Wonderful atmosphere. Wonderful food. A most..."

Paul Stephenson

"This is the second time my hubby and I were brought by our kids to melting pot. Marvelous experience both times - the first for dessert, the second..."

Ric Halili

"I have been wanting to go here since last Valentine's Day (2017) but we were unable to go. So imagine my surprise when my fiance said we could go..."

Heather Medina

"This was my first time. 9 of us. It was so much fun!! Great place. Can't wait to go back! More people more choices to try more things. Definitely..."

Connie McMaster

"Absolutely love coming here and now we have made it a tradition to come every year for Christmas and had to hint out that I wouldn't mind coming..."

Jessica Silva Salas

"First time at this place and I was impressed. Such a great atmosphere, amazing set up, entertaining, a delicious food. It was quite the experience...."

Jacquie Andrews

"It was great! Service was great,food was awesome will go again. Showed up 15 minutes early and was seated in less than 5 minutes. Love this..."

Scott Reid

"First time there, our waiter was so friendly and amazing. He knew his stuff, very polite and made sure to check on us often. Definitely recommend,..."

Norma Galvez

"Great place for special occasions. They were very accommodating and friendly. Our waiters Jordan & Maurice went above and beyond to make my bday..."

Shae Renee

"Awesome experience and excellent food ! Loved the atmosphere! Got to surprise my girlfriend with this place, we have been talking about going for..."

Stephen Cousin

"Absolutely loved it here!!!! Food was fantastic, Our waiter was on top of everything!!! Definitely will be coming..."

Maria Valdez Hesler

"This is a great restaurant for any special occasion. Everyone is so nice and down to earth and the food is..."

Christina Marioneaux

"I went here for my Anniversary. Why? They have a 5 course experience, which includes a starter, appetizer, salad, entree and dessert. They also have..."

Kaprice Griffin

"Had an amazing experience, fantastic menu, flavors were on point and service was top notch. kitchen staff do come too often to ask if we were done..."

Pierre HUYNH

"Really enjoyed our first time here. Even our boys loved it all. The cheese fondue was so good but the dessert fondue took the medal. I'm not even a..."

Francisco Montoya

"The melting pot has been a go-to for special events in my household. We love going on date nights and for special events with the family. You get an..."

Kenneth Morris

"Our waitress took a long time getting back to us and seemed to not be in the best of moods, but the food was amazing and she answered all of our..."

Corina

"Great and interesting place. Is a perfect option to go with your date. Has the 3 time option and the concept of food and how the customer cook it is..."

Zhaulgs

"This place was amazing! There are 4 courses and u get to pick what you want. The food was delicious and at first it doesn't seem like much food but..."

Amanda

"Immaculate vibes and the food was amazing. Such a fun experience!!! Would highly recommend going for any special occasion. Our server Andrey was..."

David Morejon

"Went for Houston Restaurant Weeks, and it definitely did not disappoint! All three courses were accompanied with different styles, and all courses..."

Tiffany Shin

"Overall: Prepare to spend a little extra, but definitely worth the occasional experience. Price: A little on the higher side, but it’s to be..."

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