Cute restaurant with great selection on their social hours menu. Everything was fresh and delicious. The ambience feels welcoming and cozy. I love that they offer a solid selection of mocktails too. Definitely a great spot to come back to. Chili garlic edamame 10/10 Truffle fries 10/10 Salmon, yellowtail, madai nigiri 10/10 Spicy tuna roll 10/10 Hamachi carpaccio 10/10 Ahi tower 7/10 read more

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1st time was when I went during their soft opening and it was ok. Service was a little slow (but it was soft opening so understandable) and the omakase menu that we got had a lot going on but nothing stood out tbh. 2nd time I came back with a friend for a quick dinner and I do think the service and quality have changed since the opening. Service was great, we didn't have to wait too long in between orders for our waiter to assist us and the sushi quality has increased imo. The atmosphere was cute and it wasn't loud so we were able to hear each other talk across the table. Our nigiri tasted fresh and yummy, and the drinks were also good! It was a bonus that they got a table for us so quickly since we walked in on Saturday evening (6:30PM). We saw waves of big parties coming in a few minutes after we sat, so maybe we just got lucky. It was a fun and good dinner experience so I'd come by again to re-try the omakase and explore more of the menu! read more

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We came in to eat, ordered a bottle of wine and the guy trying to open it ended up breaking the cork inside and broke the neck of the bottle in the process.. I felt the shards and you could see and hear them fall onto the menu. He quickly left with the bottle. Then he comes back and pours a glass from that same bottle for me to taste. I looked inside and there were glass shards that I was not surprised to see. I showed him and he took it the glass and the bottle. Few seconds later someone comes up to serve us food we didn't order. We had been sitting there for maybe 5 minutes.. and in that time someone briefly "gave us a tour of the menu," and bottle exploded on us. We haven't gotten waters or anything to drink yet. So no, that's not our food. Even the table next to us is looking at us like wtf. As we were leaving someone at the front tried to offer us another bottle. I should have taken a picture of the wine glass full of shards.. I regret not being a Karen and speaking to the manager. I didn't even try their food but from the unprofessional and dangerous service, don't want to know how the food is prepared nor tastes. Terrible impression. read more

Uptown sushi spot next to the famous mega church. The interior is more spacious than it looks and service and fish quality seem fairly tip top. The nigiri (unagi, chopped scallop, Uni) were fairly solid and comparable to a Kata, Katami, Uchiko type restaurant. Their scallop and foie combo nigiri was excellent. Our staff went all out about their specials and World Cup events that they're promoting. The fish quality seems good and it's definitely worth a try. read more

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I was warmly greeted by the hostess and bartender Ann-Marie. Aburi has an intimate vibe (dimly lit, EDM music) and would be a good date spot. I started with my usual Old Fashioned along w the Social Hour Gyoza, then the Iris Roll for an entree. Food, drink, and service were fantastic. Co-owner Jim explained the uniqueness of the Japanese Highball, and offered up a sample. It was a light, refreshing drink. Aburi has good energy, and now a repeat guest when I return to the area. read more

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good parking directly in front of restaurant. made reservations by phone and by opentable app, both quick and easy. Once, we were running about 20 minutes late, when I called to let them know, they were courteous and understanding, held the table for us despite being busy. Utmost customer service both times. Servers were patient, attentive, knowledgeable with the menu and gave good recommendations. Raw fish were fresh and thickly cut. Everything was tasteful. Plate presentations were innovative and aesthetically pleasing. I have not ordered anything that I've been disappointed by. While the dishes look compact, portions are sizable. Establishment and restrooms are clean. read more

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I stopped in by myself and tried the lunch special (2-roll combo). The sushi was just okay--nothing special. The place itself is pretty inside and clean, which I liked. The service was just average, and the waiter didn't explain the menu or offer much help. My old fashioned was way too bitter. Overall it was fine, but not somewhere I'd likely return. read more

Aburi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Another exceptional dinner experience here! They have a new drink called the Sakura sour which was lovely, a little sweet and tart. Tried a new app this time, the chicken satay- it was very good, meat was tender and the peanut sauce paired nicely with it. Branched out from the social hour usuals. The nigiri is what this place is known for. At the recommendation of our server, I got the nigiri flight (3 pieces) but added a scallop = foie gras. So glad I did this. Each piece was unique and carefully crafted. My favorite from the original flight was the salmon but they were all quite different from each other. The scallop + foie gras was exceptional- chef gave us some huge pieces of foie gras because we waited a bit for the flights to come out. Hands down one of the best things I've eaten, a complete triumph. This will continue to be my go to sushi spot! read more

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From the moment we walked in, Aburi Sushi impressed us. We made a reservation for our party of 7 during lunch. The hostess greeted us warmly and seated us immediately to our prepared table with a cute little "Happy birthday" placard. Our server Ashley was amazing! She was thorough and knowledgeable, taking time to explain the menu and guide us through our choices. The appetizer sampler was DELISH, especially the shrimp. I forgot the names of everything we ordered, but the ahi tuna tower which was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and everyone at the table enjoyed their dishes with no complaints. I also enjoyed their Aburi South Side cocktail, which is their take on an East Side with added lychee. We finished with the Dubai chocolate molten cake for dessert, which was divine. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed and immaculately clean. This has become our new favorite spot and we can't wait to return! read more

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I came to Aburi Sushi for Mother's Day dinner. There's plenty of parking in the lot. The interior is pretty minimalist and clean. Our server was very attentive and friendly. My favorite dishes were the ahi tower, blanco roll, and hamachili roll. The rolls are a good portion and great for sharing for a group of four. Aburi's sushi overall tasted fresh and of quality but nothing particularly blew my mind. As for their main entrees, I didn't care for the wagyu don or sea bass. I feel that those dishes can be skipped. The Wagyu tasted like any other cut of steak and the dish itself was a bit salty. The sea bass dish was very basic and I would've preferred a bit more of a charred miso flavor. The cool thing about Mother's Day dinner here was that they took a Polaroid picture of our family as a gift, so I hope they continue that tradition for years to come. Overall, I would only recommend coming here for just their sushi rolls rather than main entrees. read more

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I came here for my birthday dinner and just wow. Walking in, it was very crisp, clean, modern and my friend even called it "industrial chic". It was super pretty inside and each table had an electric lamp. When it came to ordering, we asked our server what he recommended and got some stuff that sounded appealing to us. He then brought out the food in the order that would be the best to enjoy. All the food was so good and melted in my mouth. The salmon was my favorite and so fatty. read more

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ambiance is very nice. service was fine. the food was great. rolls are nice and thick size. i like how creative the options are to pick from. very nice place. the ice cream i had was savory and had caviar ontop which is very unique. read more

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great happy hour spot. has nice variety of kitchen items and sushi bar items. service was good. not sure why people don't come more often for happy hour. our second time and it only got super busy closer to end of happy hour, more for dinner we got the -hamachi kama (requested teriyaki on the side) and it never misses! -set of the hh nigiri's - A+ -all the crudos (we went for round 2 on salmon and yellowtail crudos) A+ bafun uni (not on hh) was so buttery and delicious! aburi chu toro -1 star bc I wish it wasn't torched -1 star for not having baby changing station in the bathrooms will always be back for hh. read more

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Have been coming here weekly late 2024, all 2025, early 2026 for take out & same entree orders. I ordered 2 or more of the same entree & noticed it was getting less & less in quantity as some months passed, but I still sruck w/them til Feb of this year when my last orders were even so less in quantity then before. After that & spending $24 an entree, it was just too dissapointing & not worth the expense for so little so I stopped doing business with them. Decided recently (much to my regret) to give this place another chance (after 4 months) & hoped it'd be better & be as good as it once was when I started with them back in late 2024. I ordered the same entrees to-go as I always did. When I got home, all of it was even less than what I had received since my last Feb order. But I do want add that host/hostess have always been fantastic! So based on that, I want to assume that all service is great. It's just food quantity inconsistencies & less. Just quantity for price is the issue & how it just got less & less so based on that & tonight's final attempt @ redemption, no longer coming here & can't recommend this place either. read more

I love seared sushi, but if it's not done right, it ends up being fishy - and that unfortunately was my experience. The service was also a little slow, considering it was not crowded, but I think the server was just new. I also had an awkward moment when checking out bc the server said she wasn't sure if my payment went through, so I had to pull up my credit card transaction to prove that it did. All that being said, the place itself was nice and clean, with a quiet yet trendy ambience. I do plan to give it another try, especially given the other very positive reviews. read more

Aburi Sushi - Truffle Fries - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Would be a Great ambiance for a nice date night but there was lots of families with kids for a Saturday night. Definitely ruined the vibe. Service was excellent, food was good would have added to our rotation but turned off by all the kids If you don't mind this definitely recommend the you try. We had Tura salad, chili edamame and walnut shrimp very tasty They made a custom role for me and enjoyed the miso sea bass . We also had a few pieces of sashimi that tasted fresh. read more

I went for happy hour and I will definitely be back. The combination rice was sooo good. We had some good sushi rolls (raw and cooked). I didn't like the lychee martini. It was very syrupy. The waiter was very knowledgeable and very attentive. Overall, great experience. Definitely will be back. read more

Food was 10/10! The chili garlic edamame is delish! The yellow tail and the Scottish salmon was fresh . read more

Aburi Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great! Very friendly and the people here are outstanding!! Have been here many times and will of course come back soon! read more

Really enjoyed our visit to Aburi Sushi Bar! The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, and everything tasted fresh. We ordered edamame, a hamachi roll, and some nigiri, and it was all very good. Great spot for a casual sushi night -- we'll definitely be back! read more

Aburi Sushi - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing food last night. Not enough stars to rate it. The waiter was one of the most knowledgeable people in that profession. The variety was sumptuous. Highly recommend this restaurant. The variety of dishes was spectacular, as you can see by the photos. The drinks were equally top notch, especially the dirty gin martini. read more

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I have nothing but praises to sing of this place. The nigiri is fresh and delicious. The rolls also taste fresh and balanced in flavors. They have nice dishes (my fav is the bbq pork) but the portions are modest. They have the best bread pudding dessert. Even the Ramen is nice. They have seasonal dishes as well. I will continue to be a regular and I highly recommend. read more

I think I've found a new favorite sushi happy hour spot! The appetizers started us off on a good note: truffle fries (thick cut hit the spot) chili garlic edamame (fresh with a nice kick), and hamachi carpaccio (good quality fish) -The lychee martini was nice and strong lol perfect after a long work week The rolls we ordered were the Mardi Gras and Aburi on Fire. We could definitely tell the quality was better than other HH spots we've tried. As full as we were, we couldn't resist the bread pudding. I was sold when I found out that it was croissant bread. Perfectly decadent yet not too sweet. Service was a 10/10. Our server, Tammy, was super sweet and attentive Overall, Aburi is a great spot for date night or girl's happy hour. Loved the clean, modern interior. Everything we tried was delicious! Looking forward to the next HH. read more

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A hidden gem buried in a strip mall near 59/69 at the corner of Timmons. Some of the finest sushi you can find in Houston. A wonderful selection of spirits and sake's both hot and cold. Excellent service, quiet, calm atmosphere and immaculately subtle flavors. I would recommend time and again to sit in the same circles as those sushi places you often hear spoken of. But have lines out the door and seemingly charged 10 to 30% more for everything they do. Don't get me wrong, Aburi ain't cheap but despite that provides a value at every turn! read more

Great romantic atmosphere - warmly lit and modern. My fiancee and I popped in after a movie. We were probably underdressed, but the staff didn't seem to care in the least. Staff was attentive and friendly but not trying too hard - perfect. Speaking of perfect, my lady said this was the best risotto she's had. Ever. The chirashi was fresh and high quality. read more

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Great service, ambiance, clean restrooms, friendly staff. The food was delish. Excellent kids menu with healthy options. Highly recommend! read more

Aburi Sushi - Grilled chicken Tumeric Salad, Edamame & kids fried rice & dumplings with my favorite date - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've seen a couple of really good reviews here and was happy to see they are open for lunch. It's a nice location just off of 59 and a good amount of parking, that has a bank next door so there's some lot security walking around as well. Interior is unique! The stone aesthetics worked well for me, added plenty of earth tones and a calm setting to have a nice meal. Our server wasn't the best at explaining the nuances of the menu and I think that having a higher standard for the customer interface aspect of the meal would help overall elevate the business, but perhaps it was just an off day (was like 4 days after Beryl). He still made recommendations to popular dishes and helped us throughout. The food was definitely of a high quality. The speciality rolls were not gimmicky, but rather a confident representation of elevated combinations that aren't too far off the beaten path. Our hand rolls were well crafted and had a good balance of fillings. Hot dishes and cold apps are avaible to suit the mood of your visit, and the menu overall has plenty to try without feeling like a Cheesecake Factory reading. I think that in terms of price they are quite fair and allow you to experience a premium sushi/japanese meal without paying the mark up that you'd see at an Uchi or Nobu. Will come back and hopefully soon! read more

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The food was fresh, the staff was very informative and nice, and the ambiance was great. The price is not too bad.

I drove past this restaurant several times and I decided to have lunch here on a weekend. There is lunch menu on weekends too which is great. I had the Three Course Lunch Prix Fixe: Chirashi lunch, house salad, and Oreo chocolate mousse. The fish was fresh but the rice needed more seasoning. The vegetables on the house salad were cold and fresh. The Oreo chocolate mousse was a let down. Even though the flavor was very chocolatey, the texture wasn't ideal. I also had the Aburi Flight and it was ok. The menu didn't state the sauces used on each nigiri, which was weird. My server also didn't explain the dish too. The service was just ok; my server could use a little smile on her face. The restaurant is clean and beautifully furnished. I love the ambience but the food could be better. read more

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Aburi has easily become our favorite sushi place in the city. While it might not have the "wows" that your fancier places have, this place hits all the marks from food quality and taste to ambience to service. This is our go-to happy hour spot because the prices are so good for the quality and quantity of food that you get. They have perfected simple rolls and their specialty rolls are also incredible. The waiters here are always so kind. We also like the decor of the place - it's simple and bright without losing its charm and elegance. Good vibes and great food - what more could you ask for? read more

Aburi Sushi - Ahi tower - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Whatever was here before doesn't matter, because it looks COMPLETELY different inside. The ambiance is glowing, service was excellent, food was excellent too. I went on Monday at 6pm, easily got two seats at the sushi bar, and yay! It's happy hour! They recommended chef's choice fully dressed 9p for $55, like a little mini omakase, personally I would say worth it. But remember it's subjected to change. I wouldn't order happy hour unless I'm with friends socializing and drinking, but I don't get drinks so I can have more budget for food. =P Next time I would order a la carte for nigiri and get some additional toppings. I got the 9p chefs choice - would order again, and scallop foie gras to end (also would order again) I wanna come back, so I would say I had a great dining experience, but don't order "fillers" and I want to try more things too! read more

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Food is awesome and service is phenomenal. Love the atmosphere of the place. I would definitely go back there again.

When I visited this restaurant, every dish I ordered was an absolute delight. The fish cuts were incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. The ambiance was simply enchanting, and my server, Ashton, was exceptional. He consistently checked in on my girlfriend and me, ensuring that we were always comfortable and enjoying our meal. read more

Had been wanting to try Aburi and specifically wanted to take advantage of HH or "social hour" that runs from 4.30-6.30 M-F. Definitely took advantage of this. It's a fun clean/contemporary space and really filled up for the night. Highlights for me were the spicy edamame, crisps were good as well. Tried a few of the $4 nigiri from hh as well as some off the regular menu. While the fish seemed to be fresh and clean for some reason I was slightly underwhelmed. Do I have sushi rice standards now?? But the drinks! Don't sleep on the lychee martini. And to close out- definitely GR my the bread pudding! Plenty of parking in the lot as it's a strip mall! At least that's one less thing to worry about! read more

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Vegetarian review: Cannot say enough about the butter cake!!! Also the chocolate at the bottom of the creme brulee Brussel sprouts were perfect. And the rice that came with the yasai kinoko tofu..slightly creamy wow. Fries had great crisp but got a little heavy towards the end. Get the unagi sauce! read more

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What a great find Aburi Sushi turned out to be! For a relatively new spot, this place already has there act together! One of the more modern , but still cozy aesthetics you will encounter. We sat at the bar ( and there are two by the way), and were greeted immediately . We started off with apps of black pepper fried calamari, fried very nicely and quite tasty w/ just the right amt of salt. And also an app of the best honey roasted Brussel sprouts, at a sushi bar no less!! that I have EVER HAD. Go figure, lol , However that being said, you come for the sushi, and excellent succulent sushi they did DELIVER! Nuthin was a fail , food or service wise so If I had to nit pick, then I'd say the hot sake was not as stellar as the rest , but otherwise I have my latest sushi crush in the making! read more

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Do not judge a book by its cover! Aburi is located in a strip of restaurants in the Greenway plaza area. From the outside, you would never guess that you would be transported to a fine dining establishment with amazingly fresh sushi. Walking in, the restaurant was chic, modern, and elegant. The sushi bar is quite small but the dining area is quite large; it's one of the rare places where you won't feel cramped because the tables are a decent distance apart. The high ceilings and light decor contributes to the openness of this space. We came on a random Tuesday for lunch and it was not busy at all. There is a decently priced 3-course lunch menu, where portions are on the smaller end but makes up for it in the quality and freshness of the food. You can also order off the regular menu if you so choose. I ordered the 3-course lunch: a salad, the chirashi bowl, and the manga panna cotta! On top of that I added 3 pieces of nigiri - Otoro, Salmon Belly and Akami! The salad was tasty with a good dressing. The chirashi bowl was fresh, with a decent selection of fish and the amazingly seasoned sushi rice below. I liked the addition of the seasoned green onions on top - they cut the flavor of the fish and acted like a little palette cleanser. The fish were all fresh and buttery and there was a good selection of it. The meal ended with the tiniest mango panna cotta! The flavors were light and refreshing. I enjoyed it but we all wished there was more! On top of my meal, I added 3 pieces of nigiri - salmon belly, Otoro, and Akami. All buttery, fresh and wonderful bites. Service was alright. Food came out in a decent amount of time but nobody came to check on us and we all waited for a soy sauce dish. We ended up just snagging them from the table next door. I think service can improve a bit, at least for the service we dined. Not bad enough to override the food, ambiance and overall experience. Can't wait to come back! Already telling all my friends about it! The whole table agrees! read more

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We ordered takeout from this spot for a work lunch for the first time, and it was unexpectedly delicious and so fresh! We all got their Hawaiian Poke lunch deal with miso soup and met the minimum, so we had free edamame as well! Everything was packaged with care, from the utensils and sides. We had all we needed and never had poke that was this good here! It was saucy and well seasoned. Everything else on the menu looked so delicious, would definitely think about stopping by here to dine in and try their other options as well. read more

Aburi Sushi - Hawaiian Poke Don, recommend! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Incredible! Art. Best sushi in Houston. It was shockingly good, everything we ordered was not only delicious, but unique, creative and artistic in presentation. The service was perfect and atmosphere cool and contemporary. read more

Aburi Sushi - Blanco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Overpriced but beautiful high-end sushi spot with great service! We made a reservation for Saturday evening. The restaurant had a decent crowd so I would reserve in advance for large parties. They have quite an extensive list of sake and liquor, in addition regular cocktails. Dishes we really liked: - King Salmon & Caramalized Figs (delicious starter that our server recommended! had a perfect tint of sweetness) - Hamachili Roll (favorite roll that was not too heavy) - Aburi Flight The Spring Truffle Roll was heavier than expected, so will probably opt for something else next time. The Aburi on Fire seemed to be a popular entree among our neighboring tables. I will be back one day to try out their happy hour (M-F 4:30-6:30)! read more

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