Worth a try if you are looking for a low-key sushi establishment in the South Main area. Their happy "hour" runs for a good portion of every evening and largely consists of a wide variety of tempura goods for $3.50. They make great appetizers at a low price point. The regular menu is actually quite extensive. Some reviews weren't keen on their ramen broth but we had their udon noodles and the broth was fairly flavorful. We got a little excited and ordered too many special tempura rolls. So our meal ended up being on the heavy side. But that was our own fault. There are plenty of fresh maki rolls to choose from which we will likely lean towards on the next visit. read more

This place is kinda difficult to find. It's behind the Petsmart. I ended up at Akashi at first because I couldn't see Asahi. Asahi is facing Kirby, and Akashi is facing Petsmart. I had picked 3 rolls from lunch menu for ~$12-13; also came with miso soup or salad. The sushi was ok. Rice didn't have the right aroma. Salad was sad. I didn't enjoy the dressing. I don't plan on returning. read more

Asahi Sushi - Pick 3 rolls lunch special for ~$12-13. It was aight. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The reason the rating went down is because of the quality of the fish. I've been coming here for years and at the beginning, it was really good. The happy hour is still great.. Price is super cheap.. Quality seemed decent.. Pretty good service.. But over the years, I've noticed the quality going a bit downhill. I've had multiple cases of diarrhea every time i eat the Sashimi and sushi here unfortunately. I get it it's kind of normal with raw fish but I've had it like 5 times already lol But if you want a cheap option with good happy hour, I'm all for it. Just try to get the cooked fish maybe? read more

Very nice place. The staff is wonderful and the food is very good. I can't give it a 5 star sushi restaurant rating for two reasons. 1. Is it feels a little dirty, not much, but it doesn't exude cleanliness. 2. The sushi could be better. Falls apart at times, some of the fish feels like it make not have been thawed gently. It's good, but it's not 5 stars. I'll certainly be back, it's a very nice little restaurant. The staff are the absolute best part, they're a big part of what keeps me going back. read more

Family-owned kick-ass business! My friends and co-workers have enjoyed eating here for the past 2 years. They have consistently provided high quality sushi, sashimi, and service to the highest degree. Mr. Ken, one of the men you'll find behind the sushi bar, makes the experience a positive one every time. If you don't know him yet, just yell "HI MR. KEN!!!" and his smile will grant you solace for days to come while his sushi grants you gains. I'm posting this review around Thanksgiving time, and I'm grateful this amazing place pulled through COVID-19. If you're considering this business, allow this review to serve as the final deciding factor. Pull the trigger. Send it. Let's rock!!! read more

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I would say this place is pretty average, it didn't blow my mind but it wasn't bad. Ordering Takeout: I ordered takeout from here during COVID on a Wednesday night. The process to order was very easy. We ordered online, and the order was ready ASAP (which means 20 minutes). The website was actually very confusing because they put the pickup time as ASAP, but no where on the website did it say how long from when you ordered ASAP meant. So I had to call the restaurant and ask. So that was the only hiccup in the ordering process. Food: We ordered the Nemo roll, Asahi roll, Houston Roll, Poseidon Roll, and Julie Crunch Roll. The Poseidon roll was my least favorite of all of them. There was just one flavor that caused it to taste a little off. I would say the best roll was the Houston roll. It was very good. Just a bunch of fresh fish wrapped in rice and seaweed. It was so simple yet delicious. But a downside is that they didn't provide wasabi or ginger with the sushi. :(( We also ordered calamari which is a must try!! The calamari travelled surprisingly well, it was still super crunchy once I got home. Service: The service was great! They actually forgot an item with the order and they called me while I was driving back so I was able to turn around and get my missing item. Although they did make a mistake, they handled it very well. **One last thing to note** They use STYROFOAM for their takeout!! Overall, I am not sure if I will return. I think there are other places that are just as good as Asahi, and with all things being equal, I might choose a restaurant that's more environmentally conscious. No items that I ordered are gonna make me come back for more. Ordering Process: 4 Nemo: 3.5 Asahi: 4 Julie Crunch: 4 Poseidon: 3 Houston: 5 Calamari: 5 Service: 4 read more

Once again the loving wife and I found ourselves wanting to grab a quick bite after a long day of work. So of course, we just hopped, skipped, and jumped to Asahi...OK well we drove, but it was a pretty short drive... Immediately we order the usual $4 sake, the calamari, pot stickers, and stuffed jalapenos (pro-tip...get some unagi sauce to drizzle on these...you're welcome), salmon and albacore tuna sashimi (proer-tip...ask the chefs to put a little extra garlic crunch and sesame oil on these...you're welcomer). We also ordered the Hot Mamma roll which was also pretty good. Just make sure you get some spicy ponzu!!! Another great trip and we will see the fantastic staff soon!!! read more

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Little hole in the wall joint with AMAZING sushi chefs and the friendliest servers ever. The inside is actually really adorable and is larger than you'd expect with quite a few tables and open sushi bar area. Full beer cooler of Japanese beers to boot. Big fan. 5 stars. read more

They are open for dine in and to go. We went on a Saturday night for happy hour. We were the only ones there at first. Our waitress was very sweet. Our orders came out piping hot. We had stuffed jalapeños, crab Rangoon, chicken bites, veggie tempura, rock n roll roll, Kansas roll and 3 beers for under $40. I am stuffed! I enjoyed everything. I may not order quite as much fried food next time but it was all tasty. The spicy mayo has a little kick to it. read more

So the sushi here is amazing!! I originally wanted to give them 4 stars because I had to wait 30 minutes past the time they had promised my food to be ready. However, I did order to go because I was headed to a concert across the street at NRG Stadium and they were too packed. So, I took a menu and called in my order from my car. They said that my order would be ready in 15 minutes; it wasn't ready for 45 minutes. The reason I gave them 5 stars is because the sushi was off the hook AMAZING! I'd usually subtract a star, however it was a busy night. I'm from the DC area, so the sushi was super cheap here compared to DC prices. The rolls were right up there with the amazing sushi I'm used to in the DC area which surprised me in Texas. I'd definitely hit this place up the next time I'm in town. read more

Ordered the sake don to go and it was delicious! The pieces of salmon were fatty and flavorful and laid over a bed of sushi rice. I really liked the seaweed salad that came with it. The meal also comes with a salad and miso soup. The miso soup was delicious, and the salad dressing was also great. However, the salad itself was okay (just pieces of lettuce). The sake done is definitely worth getting if you love salmon! read more

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This is an amazing place for a sushi bar! It's located on the opposite end of Fiesta, near Reliant Stadium. Not to mention that I was greeted with genuine friendly smiles. I had a very warm feeling on a freezing day when I first visited during the annual auto show in January. I went back again recently with a strong crave for some comfort food - ramen. I sampled both flavors: miso and shoyu. The ramen was cooked just right. I spoke to the owner, who is also the sushi chef. He has tight quality control on the noodles. If they were no cooked with correct tenderness, he would cook another batch. The noodle broth was free of MSG. Asahi Sushi is always clean and fresh. I love their waterfall on the right side wall - commonly refereed as good Feng Shui. read more

Asahi Sushi - Miso-flavored ramen - sliced Chinese roasted beef, shiitake mushroom, green onions, chunks of carrots and shredded cabbage. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Best sushi I've had since visiting Tokyo. The sushi is fresh and much care goes into presentation. The ambiance feels like Japan.

I went and checked out Asahi Sushi today. I went around 2:30pm so no one was in the restaurant. Service was cool I guess. I mean I was the only person there. The girl that took my order was sweet. She gave me a list of the lunch specials. The one I got was lunch combo D I think. Anyway it was alright! I should have went outside the box and tried something different than what I get at the grocery store! Anyway I'll go back again! Oh they don't have a liquor license. I read that in the window. Just a FYI read more

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Been traveling to a lot of states, and happened to see this spot driving to my hotel for the night. Glad I did, quality of fish here is wonderful. It's not your typical hole in the wall sushi spot, the chef here makes great sushi and chooses the best cuts of fish. The chef here knows his stuff and you can taste it in the quality of his cuts. One of my favorite spots I've discovered on the road. read more

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Asahi is my long time favorite restaurant in all of Houston Texas for over 8 years running the rolls are to die for flavor amazing even for first time raw sushi eaters none of the sashimi is fishy in flavor the atmosphere is calm and all the food is amazing not to mention the drinks the whole restaurant loves a festive drinking atmosphere and when you go on happy hour which is 4 to close on week days and all day on weekends the food is so cheap it's amazing I am a long time customer and always come when ever I can cause just damn it's that good read more

One of my favorite sushi spots! We've been coming here for years and they've never steered us wrong. The prices are perfect and the wait is never long! Even when riding carrying out! The food is just right. read more

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A great place to grab lunch or hang out for happy hour. Located across the NRG stadium before you hit OST off Kirby. Has online ordering. The lunch combo F is a good option for only $9.95. You can choose from a selected 2 rolls and miso soup or salad. I always get the Houston roll (fresh fish) and Julie crunch roll. For happy hour there's $2 beers (sapporo, asahi, kirin, etc) $3 apps and $6 sashimi. The gyoza are hot and crisp on the bottom. Can't go wrong with edamame and shrimp and vegetable tempura. Happy hour is from 3pm-9pm so no having to rush after work. Always nice staff and I like seeing Asian people behind the sushi bar making the food. read more

After visiting again last night, there's no way I can give this place lower than 5 stars. The food is delicious and affordable, the service is on point, and the ambiance is nice - I especially like the ceiling. Plus, my mom is now officially a sushi convert after coming here. Overall, this is one of my favorite sushi restaurants, and I will definitely be back! read more

Coming here Saturday around 4-5ish. Walked in and it was packed. The place is smaller than expected. We were seated about 10-15 mins from arrival. Was seated at a table where the waiter just wiped it and was still wet.... and it smelled like wet stinky cloth odor. Anyways we started ordering Got the miso soup, Tennesee roll, Shaggy dog, rock and roll, happy hour shrimp tempura, and some other rolls we forgot. Nigiri: smoked salmon, super white tuna, scallop, and sea bass. Im going to review the nigiri first. Smoked salmon was better than the rest. I got the nice warm smokey salmon taste, but it doesn't melt in your mouth though..... scallop wasn't so bad but I'm getting the hint that it wasn't as fresh because its very different from the scallops i had elsewhere and color was a bit dull. Super white tuna was nasty though... does not taste fresh I don't know why the sea bass didnt come out together but we got it late as hell.... And let me tell you... nasty!!! it was still half frozen..... i didnt even finish the other half of the fish..... disappointing.... Man for the quality and taste of these nigiri.... man huge thumbs down..... I didnt even taste the rolls my wife got,except the shaggy roll which was pretty good. The other ones were terrible according to her AND we never got our miso soup..... that should be the first thing that comes out... HONESTLY folks, the only things that were good to decent was, my wife's hot green tea, the shrimp tempura,maybe ....... and I'm stretching this... the smoked salmon nigiri. I told my wife i was gonna take her to AKA sushi ( our go to sushi) but my wife said we should try this place out because its has a solid 4 star. I think the rave is for the happy hour appetizers and maybe the other items on the menu cause many people got the udon. Our hit was a miss.... read more

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I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place yet! The fish here is always so fresh and every time I try a new one of their specialty rolls I'm always impressed! I can't remember all the ones we ordered, but you honestly can't go wrong. They don't have a large happy hour selection but their normal prices are still pretty good! They also have lunch specials! We ordered online and it was ready to pick up within 25 minutes. Love that I live so close to this place! read more

Asahi Sushi - Salmon nigiri, salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great place for a quick, cheap lunch if you're around the area! They have a very extensive lunch menu with great deals. I was able to get 2 lunch portion sushi rolls (Houston Roll + Julie Crunch Roll) with a house salad for only $10! Such a good deal! The restaurant was steadily busy during lunch hours, but the table turnover seemed quick. The sushi here is very average tasting and nothing too special. It's no where near bad, but the sushi didn't leave a lasting impression. Asahi Sushi would not be my initial go-to for a sushi craving, but more for a convenient and decent lunch option. The interior of the restaurant is very cozy and small, but very cutely decorated! I really liked the dangling flowers on the ceiling! The service here was also quick and attentive. read more

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This place was fairly underwhelming. I arrived to the restaurant about 5 minutes before they said my food would be ready and it was already out (which I appreciated until I got home a couple minute and the food did not taste very fresh). We got a couple different sushi rolls along with gyoza rolls and teriyaki. The sushi wasn't good and the gyoza dumplings were decent but nothing special. The prices were quite high and the sushi was mediocre at best. Not sure if I'll give them another chance, but maybe they were adjusting to being to-go/pick up and they're still figuring things out due to mainly high reviews from other people. read more

Another sushi restaurant I would have never noticed next to NRG stadium. Food was decent and sushi was fresh but not too memorable as I don't remember which rolls we ordered. The place was clean, small and quaint. Didn't make too much of impression on me so I haven't been back. read more

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Over the past few months I've been coming here at least biweekly, sometimes weekly to pick up takeout. The owner and chef are so nice. They are a solid choice for sushi in the neighborhood. Everyone wears masks and from what I've seen from dine in, they are using disposable utensils and plates. My favorite rolls are the nemo, poseidon, sky diver, houston, new york, new mexico and indiana rolls! Their lunch special is also a great deal. read more

I love this place! Amazing quick service, the freshest of seafood, and incredible food! A humble but cozy/clean spot. Their happy hour is a must, bc who doesn't love yummy inexpensive sushi? Whenever we're in the Houston area, we always make that me for a take out from here! read more

Asahi Sushi - Fresh salmon, tuna, yellowtail, Crab, avocado w julienned strips of cucumber wrapped in seaweed. Heaven!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ever since I started living and working in West University I have been coming to this place for lunch/dinner. I have been back so many times and will continue to come here! The entire staff from the sushi chefs to servers are friendly. Although we've been back so many times, we tend to order the same things over and over again. 1) Salmon sashimi 2) Pepper tuna sashimi 3) Fried calamari 4) Mushroom soup 5) Sky Diver Roll Those are our stables, they are soo affordable even outside of happy hour, but Asahi has great happy hours so we rarely miss, almost every time we come in it's happy hour! Aside from our stables, we have tried several other rolls and dishes and nothing has disappointed us so far. There's a newer fancier sushi restaurant on the other side of the shopping center, but it's just eye-candy and I never really feel as cozy as when I eat at Asahi. Yup I love my Uchi & MF and all that jazz but Asahi is very close to my heart, which is also close to my stomach :), much love! read more

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Great if you want an inexpensive spot but nothing over the top exciting. They did have 1 very good roll (sky diver i think). their rolls though were very small. read more

Food was delicious and price was reasonabl now for the server at the whole Nother story. She was very rude disrespectful. The hand roll is five dollars and had no rice in it. When I asked her to put the rice in it. She was very upset about that and never filled the drinks back up. Would not go back . I payed in cash and was not given back the change . read more

I went out to dinner with my roomies for sushi at Asahi Sushi. It was very small inside but the decor is cute...especially with the pallet ceilings and the greenery dangling out. On weekdays from 4-9pm, it is Happy Hour where all their appetizers are only $3 each. You're welcome! Here I ordered the Asahi Roll and the Oklahoma Roll. Out of the two, the Oklahoma Roll was my favorite. My roomies can vouch for me because they kept wanting to snag bites of it from my plate. If you live close by and are craving a quick bite of sushi, then this place is your jam! Instagram: @houstonfoodee read more

Asahi Sushi - Asahi Roll & Oklahoma Roll. Instagram: @houstonfoodee - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We visited this location on Sunday evening. The place is cute and small. The service is phenomenal. I will definitely be back. We dined on: - Edamame - Dumplings - Missouri Roll - Crunchy roll - Dragon roll We did not try any of the desserts, but I'm sure we would have been pleased with any of the available selections. There is plenty of parking out front. read more

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For the affordable price, this place has some of the best sushi I've ever had. Don't forget that when you walk in, you're not paying exorbitant amounts for a roll, so dont be expecting gold leaf. I've never had an issue with parking in the plaza, and it's a small restaurant, almost a hole in the wall if it weren't for its location. Happy hour is pretty much always during dinner, so grab a beer and some of the appetizers. Service is attentive and helpful, and it's a cozy atmosphere. I usually get the chirashi, which is essentially a sushi bowl, while my partner tries all the different rolls (and we still haven't found something we didn't like). Appetizers are tasty snacks, and great for a small bite with drinks. read more

Asahi Sushi - Chirashi with an assortment of sushi. Instead of the tiny octopus, they usually put unagi, but I wasn't complaining :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love a good sushi combo. This place was cool and I would consider going back mid day when it's not too crowded.

Hidden gem in the shadows of NRG! Quaint, casual sushi bar which feels like you're eating with family. Very friendly staff. Large portions of fish, delicious sauces and well prepared rolls. My son had the soba noodles with large chunks of mushrooms, chicken and beef. He loved it! Might be my new favorite sushi option in Houston. Give it a try. read more

I came after work and the sushi was fair. We ordered a slew of things on the happier hour menu and a sushi roll. Happy hour menu was pretty cheap with great value. The drinks are good to. You can get 3$ sake and 5$ wine. 1. Fried calamari- this was really good. Calamari was crispy and well battered. The dipping sauce was sweet and savory. Definitely recommend 2. Stuffed jalepenos- this was ok. I was not a fan of the artificial crab used as stuffing 3. Stuffed mushrooms- probably my least favorite thing. Just didn't hit the spot 4. Fried chicken- skin was a little underdone but the sauce was really good (sweet and savory variety) it also came to 3$ which is like a dollar a buck 5. Asahi roll- is has shrimp tempura and I think sushi on top. It was good, nothing especial. 6. The lychee sake was very good Service was prompt and it was clean. there is plentiful parking. Overall, a fair experience. If you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner after work in med center, it's a good choice read more

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Duuuuuuuuude this sushi is AMAZING! Never have I ever found it to be mediocre. Me and my family (large group of varying tastes and sushi lovers) ABSOLUTELY LOVE this place! Cook guy is super kind and thoughtful!!! Kudos to this sushi place read more

Asahi sushi has to very easily be our go to spot for sushi in Houston. They are very conveniently located right next to NRG. First time my wife and I came here, we fell in love with the ambiance immediately. It's a smaller space, so if you have a fear of eating next to strangers that are almost an arms length away from you, might not be for you. But for me, the small space allows for a very familiar and friends-amongst-strangers vibe. The sushi always tastes great and my wallet is always thankful by the time we leave, and we order more than just one entree each. Happy hour almost all the time. A wide variety of fish and rolls to choose from. Wait staff could not be any friendlier. I have absolutely no complaints about this establishment, and my wife and I will continue to frequent this sushi joint regularly, as they have never disappointed before. read more

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We lost our old sushi spot (RIP Sushi Rock) years ago, but we were very fortunate to live near Asahi. Thus, began our obsession. The sushi is delicious, and the service is laid back. The staff and chefs are super nice, too. We eat here at least once a month since it's our got to sushi spot, and it is always delicious. We take the kids (2 and 5 yr old), and it's just fast enough that boredom doesn't set in before it's time to go. It is usually quiet, and we've never seen it busy. Highly recommend for a delicious meal with kids. read more

I came here on a Sunday (happy hour all day!) because I was craving sashimi. Luckily they've got sashimi specials on the happy hour menu! Three pieces for 6.25. I got salmon and yellowtail. Both sashimi tasted really fresh and flavorful! Definitely satisfied my craving! And they gave me more than three pieces with each order. Also got the Houston roll which is all raw fish (yellowtail, tuna, and salmon!), which was the perfect roll for me. I'd love to come back and try some of their rolls when I'm not dining by myself! Place is small and cute. Good for a low key date night. read more

Asahi Sushi - Houston roll with part of the happy hour menu in the background lol - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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0 stars the most disgusting sushi place i've ever eaten at and i eat a lot of sushi !! do not go there , service was ok waiter was nice but when i tried to give them the food back cause it was again disgusting they told me no when i asked very nicely ! 0/10 do not recommend read more