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    Akashi

    4.0 (159 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    The Akashi bar, it looks cool, right?!
    Tom G.

    The Mango Tango is worth the price of admission. The California roll is also a classic play. I enjoyed them both. The only thing that dampened the experience was someone on a speaker phone at the next table. A bit annoying. However, the Mango Tango was amazing. I'll be back.

    Dirty wall in the booth

    I've always enjoyed the food at Akashi on 249. However, after the latest visit, I probably won't go back. The booths and menus dirty and in terrible condition. If the front of the house looks this bad, I can't imagine what's in the kitchen. They need serious deep cleaning and maintenance. Staff is always nice and food comes out quickly.

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    Macey M.

    Ambiance: Really nicely decorated interior space with a bar area, booths, and tables. Great date night spot or perfect for a family get together. The bar area was spacious and intimate feeling with tons of wines and an area to sit at the sushi bar. Loved the food - unique sushi roll choices and tons of appetizers/fried rice/entrees available. The plates came out beautifully as well. The main reason I am not giving more stars is because it took us about 30-40 minutes to get the check and pay out. Besides that, service was friendly and the space was clean. There is patio seating outside - however please note that the highway is very loud. Enjoyable food & sushi spot. I would not go if in a rush to order or pay out!

    Lunch menu
    Jarvas H.

    This location was definitely a great vibe for lunch or dinner!!! The ambiance, service, and quality of eats were superb!!! First I must say that the place was super clean and had a great decor/design on the inside. The waitstaff person was very friendly and engaging throughout the whole experience. The portion size of each entree provided was filling. I ordered the Garlic Shrimp w/ veggies which were flavorful and not too salty. The Sushi that was prepared was fresh. The wonton soup was delicious and did not have an old broth taste as if it was made two days ago. If you looking for a great Asian cuisine spot and you are near 249 Tomball parkway area check this place out!!! Enjoy!!

    AKASHI plastic ware. The spoon isn't even functional. The fork breaks at any point, not to mention it's crooked and doesn't work well.
    Sonia F.

    Food is good here most of the time, but I swear they have the cheapest, flimsiest to go plastic ware I've ever used. I ask for extras just in case my fork breaks again. Their spoons are so cheap they bend in weird ways that are hard to use and they always forget to include soy sauce. I asked for extra soy sauce last time and they charged me like a dollar for that!!! I was like wtf!! This place must be really struggling or the owners are so cheap they are sacrificing in extra low quality products. Makes me wonder what corners they are cutting with my food!! I've gotten plastic ware from the dollar store that was so much better than this!!

    Lady Gaga and hot mama and spicy edamame
    Munira H.

    I got the lady Gaga, and hot mama roll with spicy edamame. Everything was average. Not bad but not great either. Spicy edamame was sweet instead of spicy. Asked the waitress about this and she gave me some chili oil and Sriracha to add. Service was absolutely great.

    Great fresh  fresh sushi, great wine list and excellent service!!!
    Levon V.

    Great fresh sushi, best rolls, wine, bourbon and above all service!! I would give it 10 stars but review only allows me to give 5 stars.

    Shaggy Dog Roll
    Bill C.

    Great service and food. Had Uni as well which was incredible! The place had a decent crowd and vibe - good wine list!

    Sarah B.

    Trying to workout our favs, so here we go: Crab puffs - delish. They'll burn your mouth, they're so HOT! Egg rolls - delicious, fresh and flaky. Still the best we've ever had. Burning man, no eel sauce (2) Crunchy dynamite add jalapeños no ell (3) Spicy girl, no eel (1) Volcano roll Smoked salmon sashimi (FYI: sashimi is _just_protein. Nagari is w/rice. Learned something new). As always, sooo good!

    Baked seafood avocado
    Chedda D.

    Very delicious and light. I would highly recommend this dish to my colleagues. I love it here.

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    Linda D.

    This was just a great day weather wise here in Texas so we decided on a different type of food . Today was this wonderful Japanese restaurant! Our waitress Irene has worked here for years and was so pleasant and quick to bring everything we needed to our table . The food was flavorful and large amounts that I took a to go box back with me . The interior had such a nice vibe as well . Will definitely recommend to others and I will be back again at some point when visiting Texas

    Salt and pepper Chicken wings

    Great service Great sushi We always ask to sit in a booth. Sushi is always fresh. But their Chinese food is not great. I would say stick to sushi and sashimi.

    Ahí Tower and Rainbow roll   After getting out of the house for a Sam's club TP run, getting our fav takeout was a must.
    Julie B.

    Had to make a dash out to Sam's Club and get some of our staples and must haves for the house. Did not realize how hungry we were and the sushi at Sam's Club was not looking as good as Akashi. Sometimes you just have to get your Ahi tower fix! Ahi tower is a layer of sushi rice, the specialty crab they put in rolls, Ahi tuna, caviar, and special sauces Seriously delish

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    7 years ago

    Sushi was excellent, cocktails were delicious, and the service was fantastic. Thank you Angelo for the great service! We will be back!

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    5 years ago

    Favorite sushi in Houston. Creative rolls. Lots of options for non-sushi people. Never too busy for some reason

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    7 years ago

    The food & service here is pretty good. I've been here twice & the quality, quantity & price is really good. I will be back.

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    6 years ago

    Pretty fresh and delicious for takeout! Lots of fun roll options! Looking forward to dining-in for future visits!

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    6 years ago

    Thankfully this location wears masks. Unfortunately the hwy 105 location in Montgomery Texas does not.

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    5 years ago

    the food here is great and staff is super friendly. we've been so frequently recently that they have started to recognize us.

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    7 years ago

    Love the food! Everything taste very fresh :-) there are definitely no frozen egg rolls! I highly recommend the sushi Lady Gaga sushi roll.

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    7 years ago

    I've been here a while back when they first open and they do have decent food, but their service is shit

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    6 years ago

    Best sushi in Tomball/Cypress! The rolls are consistently delicious and we get it almost weekly.

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    6 years ago

    We had dinner there tonight, food is awesome, great waitstaff, social distancing no problem. Had a great evening.

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    7 years ago

    Great sushi, great service overall good experience!! You should try happy sumo roll and crunchy Las Vegas!!

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    7 years ago

    The best Asian food ever. Must try Highly recommend. Staff and chef very friendly. Location perfect off 249.

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    7 years ago

    Delicious sushi, beautiful decor, friendly staff, and good prices. If you're a sushi lover you should check this place out ASAP.

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    Any reverse happy hours on the sushi, e.g., 2 for 1, or 1/2 price?

    5 dollar happy hour

    Is there any food or drink happy hour specials?

    Business told me: "We do not have happy hour on sushi, but we do have a lunch special that runs from 11:00am - 3:00pm on Monday-Friday on certain sushi."… 

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    Kokoro Sushi and Yakitori

    4.5(398 reviews)
    20.1 mi•Downtown, Fourth Ward
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    Part of the duckstache hospitality group (which I can't not support because I love Handies duozo…read moreand you can find me at Handies every week) The nigiri and the chicken fat rice was great, just how I expected. However the maki here is pretty average, not what I expected of this group. Very casual location in a little food hall like area. Next to a fried chicken place and a pho place. Horrible parking nearby tbh since it's downtown Overall considering the experience, the food, the location, the parking, the price, I likely won't return

    Used to love this place, my downtown staple for sushi. I can't recommend this place less…read more On their website and on Google it says they close at nine, understanding this and knowing I would have to order and eat fast, I showed up at 8:30 for a quick dinner downtown. Upon arrival, I was told that I could not sit at the sushi bar and eat. If I wanted to order I had to go sit in the common area of this dining hall. After this discussion, I said fine and asked for a menu. They then told me I had to get up and order at the register and view the menu glued to the counter. They took the order of a couple who sat down maybe 2 minutes before me in front of me. I will never come back to this place. They seem to be the last man standing in this dining hall, and with this kind of customer service, they won't last much longer. It's a shame because I love the food and I am a regular at handies and aiko as well. Won't be back to any of them.

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    4.5(356 reviews)
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    Locally owned & operated
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    Went to Aiko for dinner during Restaurant Week, and this was easily one of the best meals I've ever…read morehad. For $55, you get four courses, with the option to add dessert for another $10. The vibe was moody and lightly lit, and the restaurant was busy with people celebrating. I ordered the sunomono, maguro crudo, salmon and king crab hand roll, and signature nigiri. The hand rolls were probably the best thing I've ever had, I even ordered an additional spicy tuna hand roll because I wasn't ready for them to be over. My sister even ordered another flight of nigiri because it was so phenomenal. To finish, I ordered the ube sponge cake, which was the perfect little treat to end the night. Seriously, I'll be dreaming about this meal. If I'm back in Houston, I'll definitely be coming back!

    Finally got a chance to try Aiko! They also offered $25 HRW 3-meal course w/ $6 add-on for a small…read moredessert bite for lunch. Service was excellent. Love the decor; super chic. There were lots of rubber ducks scattered everywhere lol. Ordered a carajillo and the drink tasted GREAT! On the other hand... I sipped from each of my friends' ube espresso martini (did not taste the same between both drinks, bartender might have poured too much alcohol; couldn't appreciate any ube flavor). Not a fan of that drink (2.5 stars or less). HRW order - 1st: sunomono (cucumber) - 2nd: hotate crudo (delicious scallops!!) - 3rd: spicy tuna & sake handrolls - dessert add-on: matcha mochi (ok, can skip this) Other foods ordered: - karaage: chicken was well made, lots of flavor - sashimi (3pc): saketoro, madai, & hotate - unagi nigiri: eel was really good - spicy scallop handroll Even if you don't need to use the restroom, you should still check out the bathroom. The walkway was a pretty bamboo forest haha. Aside from the ube espresso martini, everything else was delicious and good! I recommend Aiko and would dine here again.

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    GENERALIZED REVIEW:…read more Came here with a friend from theatre after a full run--he had this place recommended to him by another theatre friend, so we're just passing on the word. The plaza was a bit confusing to navigate, and I'm pretty sure if the place weren't full of Asian parents and their kids, it would've felt like the shadiest place ever because you have to enter from the back. Otherwise, the plaza had a lot of great-looking stores overall. My first go-to: I've loved drinking Kirin Light ever since I discovered it in Chicago. The flavor is literally so light, with a slight acidity that brightens up my meal. The sake here was frankly also delicious. I didn't order it, but my friend did, and they had it warmed. The flavor was soothing and subtle, almost like tea. It was exceptionally easy to drink, and the ocean-themed ceramicware was a beautiful touch. We ordered two rolls: the Shaggy Dog and the Truffalufagus (a fun tongue-twister). I personally chose the Truffalufagus (which is not fun to spell) because it seemed like the most unique dish on the menu, and I enjoyed it very much. What I liked most about it was that it was subtle yet impactful. I also loved the textures--from the internal crunch paired with the fresh jalapeño to the softness of the fish. I'm glad I gave this roll a shot, and I would be excited to try it again anytime. The Shaggy Dog was great, but it appealed less to my flavor profile. It was a little too rich and creamy for me. I recommended this place to my BF as a potential future date spot--I personally think he would like it... if he weren't the type to enjoy AYCE sushi so much. If they had more unique rolls, I would definitely come back just for those. I was tempted to order the Surf and Turf for this round, but I didn't want to seem like a glutton, hahaha.

    Visited Himari for HRW. Fantastic Food and impeccable service. Joanna, their general manager, was…read moreexceptional checking on us and making everything exceeded our expectations which it definitely did. Mabuhay Joanna! Looking forward to bring our other family members to try out Himari!

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    Koi - Tuns tower $21

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    4.5(289 reviews)
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    Amazing all around! Decor was refined and modern throughout the entire dining floor…read more Fish were all super fresh and delicious! Also had to highlight their house made soy sauce which was extremely umami, very unique and sets this place slightly apart from the many other sushi joints in its range Truffle crab chawanmushi was certainly a top highlight for me as well - rich truffle oil with the perfectly light steamed egg and sweet crab chunks, just an incredible dish and I could have easily eaten several of these The uni was also extremely fresh and buttery and was nice even for someone who doesn't usually like uni In the same class and range as places like Kata Robata and I would say it's a strong rival! Would come back again!

    Started off with Toro Amaebi Tartar which was interesting the taro chips mixed with everything…read moretasted light and creamy with everything mixed together. The Chawanmushi was decent but it was a little different than I expected. It had a little bit more liquid at the top of the egg custard. The flavor was fine nothing overpowered and it was soft and had that gelatin mush to it. The carbonara udon pasta was creamy and tasted exactly how I imagined it would which was smooth and creamy with a little crispiness from the pieces of bacon. Just make sure you mix the egg into the pasta to give it that rich creaminess. The only dish I would say that was underwhelming was the crispy rice. I guess my expectation would be a little less rice and a balance of the crispy rice around it. It reminded me more so of a thick fried outer crust. However, I did like the fish and meat they used on top of the crispy rice. They all had their own flavors. The Handroll tasting is probably the most interesting dish I ordered. It seemed to have a good portion of fish and they try to keep the seaweed nice and crispy by leaving the plastic film over the seaweed. The flavors of the Handrolls were subtle. They did make a nice presentation. The salmon flight was pretty good you definitely could tell from the different cuts and fattiness of the salmon. My favorite was the aburi cheese the scorched cream cheese gave the salmon a melted coating of cheese and made it silky and smooth. The nigiri platter was almost like a flight of nigiri. In the order I ate them they got progressively better. My favorite was the scallop and tuna. The only roll I tried was the royal chutoro. The portion was a good ratio of rice to fish and the tobiko gave it a slight crunch. as service and parking. The parking costs $10 and it's only Valet. If you decide to park on the curb somewhere you will get a parking ticket (I saw a guy placing tickets on cars). The atmosphere was upscale and you can tell they try to emulate Japan with the decor(zen inspired). Overall, the fish was tasted fresh and the vibes were there. However, I do think everything was a bit overpriced compared to competitors.

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