Excellent food and service both the hibachi and the table service is very good. We always have…read moregreat food and service. You can either sit and have sushi and it's where you can talk or sit and be entertained and enjoy hibachi.

Great place to get Japanese hibachi in Houston, they have so many options. Here, they essentially…read morecover all the Japanese food items that you can imagine. The service here was amazing, I had an enjoyable time seeing the hibachi chef cook our food. The food itself was very delicious, hot and fresh. Overall, I had to recommend and I would come back.

Had a fantastic evening at Kata Robata! Our server, Gabby, was excellent and attentive throughout…read morethe evening. My favorite was definitely the Kobe Beef Skewers - I could have just eaten those all night long! Deliciousness in every bite. I'm not a fan of raw fish, so while my family enjoyed a handful of crudo dishes and nigiri, I got to enjoy the Longhorn Roll. This roll was solid, nothing mindblowing. We all enjoyed the Spicy Miso Ramen! Rich, flavorful broth that rivals some of my top ramen spots. I forget exactly what dessert we ordered, it may have been their chocolate bread pudding, but it was so good that I was literally scraping the plate! There's a lot of menu options so I'd love to come back and try some more things

Kata Robata used to be one of my favorite restaurants before I moved away from Houston. After…read morerecently moving back, I chose it for my birthday lunch with friend because I had such fond memories of dining there. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. I arrived about 20 minutes before opening and had to wait outside in Houston's summer heat 93'F. While there are a few benches, there is very little shade, and guests are not allowed to wait inside. When the restaurant opened, there was no clear system for seating guests. Even though I was first in line, several people rushed in ahead of me, making the process feel disorganized. The biggest issue involved a $300 gift card that my friend had received years ago. She simply asked the staff to check the balance. When the server returned, he told us the manager had cut the card in half and that the entire balance had to be used during that visit. What bothered me was the lack of communication. We were never informed of the policy before the card was invalidated. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should be explained clearly beforehand. As two ladies having lunch, spending $300 was difficult, so we ended up ordering far more food than we normally would. The sashimi was fresh but cut thinly than what I've had at comparable restaurants. The hamachi kama, chirashi, and lobster mac and cheese were good. The green tea soufflé cheesecake was the biggest disappointment. For $10, it consisted of three very small cubes and felt overpriced. The waitstaff were attentive, friendly and professional, which helped salvage the experience. However, between the uncomfortable wait outside, the chaotic seating process, and the poor handling of the gift card, this visit did not live up to my previous experiences. While I have many good memories of Kata Robata, I'm not sure I'll be returning anytime soon.

This has been on my to try list for the longest time and I'm glad I finally got to try it. Secured…read morea reservation for 11:30, right as the restaurant opened. They let us in early so we didn't have to stand out in the cold. The restaurant is small and quiet, with the sushi bar in the middle, where it's easy to see everything is made. We opted for the sashimi special, the takoyaki, the 4 season roll, and the gyu suji. The sashimi special was delicious, great cuts, nice and tender. The 4 season roll was also great, with good cuts of fish, not too fishy. The takoyaki was perfectly crispy with a good filling and just the right amount of octopus. We accidentally let the gyu suji sit out too long so it got cold and gelatinous, but they were super nice about reheating it for us. It ended up not being for me, beef tendon is just a bit too cartilaginous for me. Overall, a great experience! Will definitely need to be back!

Had their Valentine's Day omakase and loved the whole experience…read more - Omakase is in a separate, clean, intimate room from the regular dining area - Escorted to our seats + warm hand towel to start - Servers were very attentive - Chef was locked in, super cool watching everything being prepared right in front of us Favorite bites: - Cherry stone clam soup (clay pot) - Don't know how, but the clams were in the shape of fish & were big, broth was super flavorful. 9/10 - Hon maguro - First piece and they did NOT skimp on the fish. Lightly dressed, amazing texture. 9/10 - Uni - Very high quality, no weird aftertaste, super vibrant. 9.5/10 - Wagyu sushi - Melted in my mouth. So rich and tender. 10/10 - Fatty tuna - STAR of the show. Literally melts, would order a whole plate of this if I could. 10/10 - Monaka (pastry w/ red bean, mochi, and matcha cream) - Not too sweet, perfect texture combo to end the meal. 10/10 Overall: such a well-executed omakase with high-quality fish and great service. Definitely a special occasion spot

For my own record: Purple yam fries-yes…read moreAnkimo-yes Top shell- yes Chikuwa- no Oropan tsukune-yes Beef tongue-yes Japanese scallop-yes Gizzard-yes but not grilled enough this time? Chicken wings- yes Shishito - meh Chicken thighs garlic- yes

Yokushi Robata is one of my favorite spots in Houston, full stop. It's a Tokyo-style yakitori joint…read morewhere they grill everything over binchotan charcoal, and the difference in flavor is absolutely worth the hype. Crispy outside, juicy inside, smoky in the best way. The yakitori skewers are the move (the tontoro pork belly and chicken thigh are unreal), but honestly I've never had a bad dish here. The sushi and sashimi are super fresh, the ramen hits, and the donburi bowls are perfect when I want something comforting. The seared sashimi sampler is always on the table when I bring friends for the first time. The vibe is casual, the staff is friendly, and the menu is huge so there's something for everyone. It's tucked into a strip mall on Richmond which doesn't exactly scream "destination Japanese," but trust me, this place is the real deal. I keep coming back and I'll keep sending everyone I know.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Late-night ramen? Sign me up! We stopped by Ramen Moto around 9-10 PM and had a great experience…read more The restaurant has a cute design, fast service, and a large selection of ramen, appetizers, and alcoholic drinks. We ordered the Spicy Black Ramen and the Iso Gaya, and both were fantastic. Our food came out in about five minutes, and our waiter was kind enough to serve the spicy sauces on the side, making the dishes feel a little more personalized. Whether you're meeting a group of friends or grabbing a solo meal, this is a great spot.

Fast and attentive service. I love when the staff acknowledge a toddler at the table and bring…read moreappropriate cups and silverware. Our waitress was very aware of the pacing and checked in on us regularly. 10/10 staff. We ordered the okonomiyaki, brussels sprouts, chicken skewers, black garlic ramen, and dipping ramen. Most of the food was pretty good. The black garlic ramen was the standout- great noodles, a garlic-forward broth, and perfectly cooked pork. The dipping ramen broth, in contrast, was lackluster, though I did like the thick, bouncy noodles.

First time at Kira's and it didn't disappoint! I had 4 hand rolls (salmon, shrimp, duck, and…read morelobster). Each had its own flavor profile and were very different from each other. I enjoyed all of them but I'd say the duck and salmon were my favorites. You also get pickles to cleanse the palate between dishes. My SO had sashimi and crudo and was also blown away. The miso soup was the perfect appetizer. Service was very prompt and food was quick overall but paced out very well. The chefs would wait to make the next handroll until I was done and had an appropriate break. The little details were definitely noticed and appreciated. I would definitely recommend experiencing Kira!

Second Visit! This time for dinner!…read more Ordered: - Waygu Donburi - We went on a Wednesday so this was only $25. Not my favorite donburi. I personally don't care to order it again because I prefer the other ones. - Bluefin Tuna Donburi - I still really like this one. This time it didn't have cucumber in it. I missed the crunch, but I also felt like maybe we got more fish this time?? - Mango Coconut Kakigori - This one reminded me of Vietnamese che for some reason. It was good but I think I prefer the raspberry one more. Last time we went we didn't get the Matcha kakigori and now I have major regrets because we asked the waiter and he said it likely wouldn't come back. :(

Ah, yes, Norigami, crafting the hand rolls and nigiri of my dreams! Located in the West U area, the…read more24 seat restaurant does sushi classics with care and a creative twist. My friends and I love to go for their once a month $5 nigiri night and never leave disappointed! When it comes to sushi, the limit does not exist, right? All of their nigiri and hand rolls can be ordered a la carte or if you're feeling a bit in decisive, they have several hand roll sets that come with 3-5 preselected options. On nigiri night, announced a few days in advance on their socials, almost all of their nigiri is $5. Chutoro, otoro, hamachi, all melt in your mouth quality, all included in the special. That's a yes from me. As I mentioned, my friends and I love to do this deal every month and every time the staff have all been super friendly and make you feel more than welcome, providing recommendations and stopping by frequently to take more orders. Norigami does have a hidden speakeasy, Hidden Bar, which can be accessed through an unmarked door at the front of the restaurant. Drinks, and most of the food options can be ordered at either the restaurant or the bar which caters to whatever vibe suits you best - dark, intimate cocktail bar or more traditional sushi restaurant where you can watch each roll being prepared fresh to order. Overall, an excellent spot! Definitely check them out!

The service was awesome and spot on! The decor and ambiance were super cute -- definitely a great…read moredate night spot. As for the sushi, it was a bit hit or miss for me. The salmon tasted a little too fishy, and the hamachi hand roll fell short since I could barely taste the hamachi. However, the kanpachi was the standout of the night! It was buttery, flavorful, and easily the best fish I had there. The pricing was fair overall, and despite a few misses, the atmosphere and service made for a nice experience.

Yoshi, a small family restaurant, is located in the Whole Foods shopping center on Bellaire Blvd…read more We stopped in for lunch after a medical appointment, and were greeted warmly. We perused the lunch menu and were pleased with the many appetizing options. We opted for the teriyaki Salmon Bento Box and the Nigiri Sushi Lunch. Both were artfully prepared and delicious, with fresh quality ingredients. The salmon fillet was huge and perfectly grilled, served on a bed of beautifully steamed broccoli, zucchini and onions. Both dishes were served with an entire 8 piece California roll. The portions are ridiculously generous. A wonderful experience overall.

Only had to go so can't rate much on the ambiance at this time. Service was quick during lunch for…read morea to go order. My order was accurate as far as request to remove bean sprouts etc. the weather had me craving ramen so figured I try theirs. I chose the curry ramen and the broth was disappointing. Very little flavor compared to other curry ramen I've had. However the pork was very well seasoned and you could taste the garlic oil on it