I was very impressed by this busy sushi restaurant in Chinatown!…read more I found it after a quick Yelp search and decided to check it out with my sister. When we arrived close to 1pm, it was packed with every table taken by patrons. You place your order at the back counter, then claim a table. The employee was very helpful in giving us recommendations on the menu for dietary preferences. We decided on a Nemo roll, spicy salmon roll and spicy tuna roll. Thankfully, a table opened up right as we finished ordering so we grabbed it. Shortly after a server stopped by with our rolls! We helped ourselves to the bowls for soy sauce and chopsticks at the back of the restaurant. We were blown away at the generous fish portions here. The rolls were all so tasty and we especially enjoyed the Nemo roll - the fish was very fresh. We were pleasantly full by the end, and very happy! I would certainly come back here - I can see why it's so popular! Easy parking outside, fast service, reasonable prices and delicious, generous sushi!

Our quick and reasonably priced sushi place on Bellaire…read more Warning: Be sure to hide your stuff in your car where it isn't visible. Honestly, bring valuables with you inside. The parking lot is unfortunately very unsafe and highly prone for break ins. Rent a security is crap. When you walk in, the paper menu and pencil to place your order is right at the entrance on the table. Don't forget to grab! Then select your table. A few booths available on the left side. Large tables for families and community seating during peak times. So , be open to possibly sharing. Place your order at the window and pay. Cash and credit card accepted. Unlimited miso soup, corn soup, and red bean soup available. Love that! Grab your chopsticks and utensils. Napkins cubby located on the wall of the silverware station. The cubby Can be overlooked and has a sign requesting to please take what you need and not waste. I notice the popular for the older population first thing in the morning and a hit for the younger gen in the evening. We love the broiled squid, agedashi tofu, and gyoza. We love raw sushi our usual order is the salmon, tuna, and scallop sushi. Cuts are thick and generous. Basic roll of classic salmon and tuna. My kids love the shrimp tempura roll and hand roll. Iwa is straight to the point and simple which we love. Not into all the fancy and large menus. Expect classic options. Good cuts. We come here when we want to be quick. Highly recommend for a classic joint on Bellaire for sushi.

Cute lil spot my friend took me to for a late night bite…read more Ahh finally found a place that can make delicious baked mussels! The quality they chopped & cleaned & the mayo ratio is chefs kiss. The pork jow skewers were good & my friend likes the ribeye. Definitely a cute date night, family night, or late night bite. Wish they open for lunch but thankfully they open at 5 for takeout.

Black garlic ramen 4/5 Deep umami mushroom broth. Noodles…read morenot as springy as id like but aolid bowl of ramen never the less. Takoyaki 4/5 Decent size octopus and flavor was muce and chewy exterior. Beefyaki rice 4/5 More on the sweeter side. Nice sweet soysayce flavor. I'd order it again! Many dishes to try from and nice ambiance! Great for outings for friends and dates.

Mensho has the most Amazing Ramen! I love going here! It is always worth the drive. Come hungry and…read moreleave happy!

I came to Mensho with a friend for lunch on a Friday, and we got super lucky because there was no…read moreline at all. We were seated immediately, which I know isn't always the case here, especially during dinner. We both ordered the Wagyu ramen. The Wagyu itself was extremely thin, like maybe a millimeter thick if that, so I wouldn't necessarily come here for the Wagyu. It was decent, but the ramen itself was definitely the star of the dish. The broth was rich, flavorful, and really satisfying. I also added seasoned eggs to my ramen, and they had such a good flavor. Definitely worth adding! Overall, I'm glad I finally got to try Mensho because I can definitely see what the hype is about. My only real complaint is that I wish they had a bigger space. I'd love to come back more often, but waiting over an hour for a table during dinner isn't really my thing. If you can catch it during a less busy time, though, I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

Hokkaido has been one of my favorite spots in Bellaire for years, and every single time I come…read morehere, I leave satisfied. The food is always fresh, the quality is consistently amazing, and the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. It truly feels like one of those hidden gems that mostly locals know about. This place was honestly one of my go-to spots back when I was in college and broke because the value here is incredible. I ordered the steak and rice plate for under $20, and on top of that, you get unlimited miso soup and red bean dessert for free. Yes, unlimited. You can keep going back to the soup station as much as you want. The steak was cooked perfectly, the miso soup was comforting, and the red bean dessert was such a nice way to end the meal. The staff is also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I've been gatekeeping this place for the longest time because it's genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in Bellaire, but they absolutely deserve the recognition. Highly recommend Hokkaido if you want delicious food, great portions, and amazing value.

Loved this place and would definitely come again! Prices were affordable and came out in good…read moreportions. Went with my boyfriend and it was delicious! Lots of seating inside and was pretty clean. Staff was friendly and food came out quick. Loved the ordering system where you just grab a paper and choose. We ordered Salmon Sashimi, Dragon Roll, and the California Roll. Dragon Roll: My personal favorite! The sauce drizzled on top was delicious. Would order this again. I'd give this a 10/10! California Roll: Just like any basic sushi out there, it was filling and great! 8/10. Salmon Sashimi: I personally don't eat fish like that but the chunks are massive and thick. My boyfriend enjoyed it. Wasn't a fan of it tho.

Always going to be one of my favorite sushi spots. The quality of the food is always fresh and…read moreconsistent. It's owned and operated by a Japanese couple, making it a true hidden gem and the definition of a mom-and-pop restaurant. The service is always spectacular. The wife is incredibly friendly, efficient, and impressively fast, making every visit feel warm and welcoming. The restaurant itself is cozy, with classic instrumental music playing in the background, creating a relaxing and authentic atmosphere.

I've been a long time fan and regret not writing a review earlier…read more This has got to be the hardest working two-person team in the Houston food scene today. I don't know if their brother and sisters, husband and wife or best friends, but whatever their relationship is, they work in perfect harmony as they keep their small sushi restaurant Humming with some excellent service and quality offerings. They both move like cats zipping through the small restaurant and sliceing and dicing the fish while playing old school torch songs and classical music which works perfect for the dark well maintained environment. Nothing fancy but a fair price for good sushi and other items to complete your meal.

parking: 5/5! very spacious lot…read more ambiance: 4/5. i think this place is super cute and cozy, but it can also feel a little cramped. service: 5/5! we always have super nice and informative servers. memorial, crispy tempura, negihama, toro taku, salmon rolls: all 5/5! the fish here is soooooo fresh and delicious. overall: 4.9/5!!!!

Have some friends visiting from out of town and wanted to have sushi. Brought them to our favorite…read moresushi place. We were seated outdoors under the tent area. There were 6 of us for a change and we ordered the six kinds sashimi (medium fatty tuna, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, whitefish, white tuna) to start. Sashimi were very fresh. High quality. We often ordered the 3 kinds sashimi. This was a treat! We also ordered our favorite Memorial roll with spicy tuna (salmon top). Come in 8 pieces. Delicious. We also ordered the grilled pork belly and chicken thigh skewers (salt option). Pork was very tasty. You can really taste pork. Chicken was delicious... tender and juicy. First time to tried the chawan mushi (steamed egg with chicken and shrimp). Great starter! Staff was friendly and efficient. It didn't take long for us to receive our orders. Highly recommend to try them if you have not been. They also have another branch in Montrose.

Finally dropped by to try the omurice and it was just as pretty as the videos! Fluffiness of the…read moreegg (5/5), fried rice itself (4/5). I chose the curry topping, and although it paired well with the pork and omurice, I found the complete bite lacking a bit of punch. So the dish itself was 4/5 for me. Maybe the sweet glaze would have helped bring the mouthful together - I'll try that next time! We also tried the purple yam fries (4/5) and they were nice and crispy. This place was pretty packed when we showed up on a Sunday evening around 7 pm. We ended up sitting at the bar, which had call buttons for service, ordering, check, etc. Overall service was good but the call button for the check didn't seem to work. Pressed it like 3 times in 10 min and no one seemed to get an alert so we just flagged someone down. The inside is pretty neat, with an upstairs and downstairs (as well as a bar area). They did a really good job maximizing their space. Definitely worth trying if you haven't had omurice before.

1. Service - wait staff was friendly and nice…read more 2. Price - about $17 a bowl. 3. Ambiance - This is why the restaurant stood out. The ambiance is pretty cool with honey comb stacked seating along the wall. I would love to sit there one day. But only parties of two can sit there. 4. Food - I've ordered the KYUSHU SPICY TONKOTSU RAMEN. Sad to say, but my bowl of noodles was pretty salty. 5. Cleanliness - We sat in a room for 4 people. It was hot and stuffy, only to realize that the A/C vents (on the wall) were shut. So we've opened the vents, and finally a nice breeze, but only to find out why it was shut in the first place. Smells from the restrooms were coming out of the vent. We were all pretty disgusted at this point.

When we came in we noticed a $1/fresh oyster deal happening so we took advantage of that right…read moreaway. The place is somewhat small, only one waiter attended to all tables. A bit on the pricier side but there are plenty of not-as-budget-breaking options. We ordered 2 dozen oysters. They were very fresh. We also ordered a New England Clam Chowder, a Seafood fra Diavolo, a Fatty Beef Creamy Rice, and a Curry Pork Katsu omelette rice. We definitely needed a to-go bag but we wanted to try a lot! I'd go back again to try some new options. Overall pretty solid place with nice service, and food came out piping hot and quickly.

Not sure what happened. The quality of the food and has really gone down since my last visit. We…read moredropped in for a late lunch, party of 2. We ordered: Hong Kong milk tea - good, no complaint Chicken wings - arrived after our entrees. It looks delicious but was bland, really lacking flavor and undercooked. Uni pasta - I loved it the last time I had it. This time, not so much. The noodles were still al dente but the sauce was too thick and sea urchin was overcooked. I didn't really get to enjoy this dish! Sizzling Steak - we asked for the sauce on the side. But the dish was not sizzling and the plate wasn't even hot. The steak was tender, noodles al dente, but the sauce lacked flavor as well. I couldn't really tell what sauce I was dipping into. Service is fine, considering there was only one waitress and only two other small parties while we dined. Unfortunately, I think this would be my last trip here, considering that the one dish I crave from here, sea urchin pasta, no longer tastes right. So sad.

I don't see many places that specialize on udon. Ishin does it well with a big variety of udon…read moredishes from Japanese to Italian inspired and soups to curries. It's a small and cozy place that can get packed around peak hours. I got the beef curry udon with a side of tonkatsu. The tonkatsu was tender and crunchy and made an excellent addition to the soft and creamy udon. The curry was one of my favorites I've tried so far, a generous, flavorful helping that wasn't overly salty or spicy. They also gave a good amount of tender sliced beef as well. If you're out looking for udon specifically, this place has all sorts of good options for you to choose from.

Cozy udon restaurant near Chinatown. I was surprised about the quality and price of this…read morerestaurant. They are specialized in udon; however, they have many other options to choose like Italian noodles. Their price is from $10-16 with a good portion of food. About the taste, the curry I ordered was a little bit salty, which I expected from Japanese food, but if you have it with udon, they create balance flavor. They have plenty of tables but small area. For friends, yes, big family, I would say no. The service was quick, and staff were friendly. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you want to try udon. I will come back to try more.

Food and service were absolutely great! Would highly reccomend this to anyone as I will definitely…read morebe coming back again!

I love the food here it's so amazing I was full by time I left and my server Sergey was amazing as…read morewell I loved eating here and I would come back again 10/10 must try again. And the place is beautiful I loved how it looked on the inside.