Came for a birthday dinner with friends. Made a prior reservation, a card is required for 7+ individuals, but the reservation process was fairly simple. Upon arrival on the day of we were sat until half or majority of the party was present. The ambiance and service here is great, a very quaint, warm atmosphere. Now the food is amazing one of my favorite places to frequent. I highly recommend the flaming king crab roll, the miso soup, the house salad, and their wagyu noodles read more

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I came on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday dinner. This is a very cute, upscale sushi restaurant near Highland Village. I ordered a lychee martini (which I heard are $2 Thursdays during happy hour). For the price I paid (like $18), it wasn't my favorite. We had an assortment of appetizers throughout the table that was pretty good. Overall, the food was pretty good. The service and ambiance were nice as well which added to the beautiful evening that we were having. I'd probably come back again during happy hour to try more options at a reasonable price. read more

We went to a private event involving a Bluefin Tuna Carving. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a glass of champagne and some passed crispy rice nigiri and other hors d'oeuvres. There was also a table serving two sakes - one full bodied and the other lighter. The main event was the tuna carving. We were greeted by the sushi chef who explained the process and shared the honored guest was 260 pounds and was from the Mexican Baja. The time to breakdown the tuna was probably 15-20 minutes. Once the massive fillets were removed the chef and sous chef broke it down further into the size and shape we are familiar with seeing behind the glass at a restaurant. Sashimi was passed along with some wooden spoons to scrape along the bone structure of the remaining carcass to scoop some wonderful toro. Overall, the event was fun, staff friendly and ambiance great - including a DJ. We'll return for a proper dinner soon. read more

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Came here for happy hour, specifically for the $2 martinis on Thursdays. This was my first time here and I'll def be back!! I had the crispy avocado truffle rice, the chicken wings, and the grilled oysters. Everything was a 10/10. The martinis were strong and delicious. The service was good and even though it was busy, I was still well taken care of. They have a nice patio and inside seating as well. Parking is free too. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a new happy hour spot! read more

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Holy moly. How did I sit on this place for the past year? Stopped by for some wine and a snack I got salmon nigiri, the spicy yellowtail maki, and truffle avocado crispy rice. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. Cannot wait to go back!! read more

Azumi - Truffle avocado crispy rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had to give Azumi all 5 stars for the really "vibey"ambiance, great food and cocktails, and really STELLAR service from our waiter/ bartender Paige! Haven't had a combo of everything hitting all the marks like Azumi did last night (Sunday evening at 7) like this in quite some time! We had a party of three cousins just hanging out getting our sushi fix, but if you are planning a special date night with someone, I would highly recommend Azumi for its dim lighting, and sexy music alone! A bit on the pricier side, but is definitely worth a return trip! read more

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Best HH in the world. The wings were although I had to send back the chargrilled oysters everything else was terrific! Good service and nice vibes read more

Came here for my husband's birthday and it was wonderful. We had our baby with us and did not realize this wasn't exactly a place to take an infant to but the hostess, manager and servers were all very accommodating. Overall, the restaurant has a nice vibe and didn't feel crowded despite being packed. Everything we had was good but the seafood tower was probably the highlight. Would definitely return for a date night. read more

I came here on a Thursday afternoon for their Happy Hour menu. It's located in the River Oaks District, so there's a few free parking spots and a free garage. There's also valet parking as well. If you're wanting to try their HH menu, I'd definitely recommend coming right at 3PM or making a reservation. By the time my friend and I had left it was packed! The Happy Hour menu seating is available for the patio, high tables & bar only. The service was great, had an attentive server and quick service! Grilled oysters: sauce was good and overall was a good dish. Shishito peppers: I would pass on this next visit. Flavoring was good, but not a huge fan of shishito peppers. Crispy fried calamari: A dish that I would definitely pass. The calamari tasted a bit bland and wasn't as crispy as other restaurants I've tasted. The dipping sauce also tasted just like mayo(?) to me. Crispy spicy tuna rice: One of the highlight dishes! Perfectly crispy and the spicy tuna was fresh and delicious. Hamachi maki roll: Good! Not much to say, I think this is hard to mess up and it satisfied the craving. Lychee martinis: $2 martinis! Really cannot beat this and it's a reliable, delicious drink. Chicken wings: second favorite dish! Flavoring was good, but wished that the wings were a bit more crispy. Brussels sprouts: I would pass on this next time. Was more like a thin crispy Brussels sprout chip rather than the whole Brussels sprout. Flavoring was good on this dish, but I got tired of the taste after a few bites. Overall, I think that this is a great place for happy hour and socializing! The menu prices were affordable and the ambiance is very nice. read more

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Came here on a Friday at 3 for happy, I sat at the bar & the service was really good. The food was also great, my favorite was the crispy rice. read more

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What can I say other than the food is amazing. Let's not forget the happy hour everyday from 3-6pm. Thursday are $2 lychee martinis. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Very attentive to guests. The tuna rice crisp was amazing we ordered 4 orders. We chose to sit on the patio which after the rain was fine. Not to crowded. Definitely will be my go to spot. For the happy hour you Must order 3 or more which was perfectly fine. Location is great. read more

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This spot has been talked about a lot recently because of their Thursday $2 lychee martini deals and their happy hour menu in general so finally got to try this Thursday and woooowww. The special is $2 lychee martinis (I believe some other martinis also?) on Thursday's from 3-close only on the patio and bar. Food was incredible!!!! The only reason I knocked off a star is because we made a reservation and still had to wait about 20-25 minutes to be seated. Will definitely be coming back for their happy hour. Server was great and offered great recommendations. read more

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Wow. Very delicious and savory restaurant. First time here and I'm so glad I got to experience this place. The Food was very tasty. Service was on point. And we got sit outside and enjoy people watching. I'm excited to go back soon. Forks up!! read more

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This is a cute spot that my friend and I went to because we were craving sushi. I went in knowing I wanted to try the surf n turf roll which was all over the Yelp reviews and unfortunately I was told they took it off the menu. We tried so many different dishes and everything was tasty! We left stuffed and I would definitely go back. read more

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Azumi's happy hour is definitely worth checking out! The highlight for me was the ambiance along with the crispy rice--perfectly done and easily my favorite bite of the night. The Brussels sprouts had a unique flavor twist that I didn't expect, but I didn't mind it either--it kept things interesting. The chicken gyozas were solid and reliable, the kind of "just right" comfort food you can always count on. Now, the real surprise? The lychee martini. I rarely order one, but decided to give in to the hype, and I finally understood why it's a signature choice. Refreshing, smooth, and absolutely worth the praise. On top of the food and drinks, the service was spot-on. The staff was attentive, made great recommendations, and checked in often to make sure everything was enjoyable. I'll definitely be back--for the martinis and crispy rice, and to explore more of what the menu has to offer. read more

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We had an early-ish dinner here on Friday night before going to see movie. Arrived in time for our 6:30 res and were taken directly to our table. The interior dining room is very sleek and high end but it is also LOUD. They had a DJ over in the bar area and while it did create a certain vibe it also made it almost impossible to have a conversation during dinner. Our waiter was wonderful and service was great. The food was good but not stand out and price wise it is one of the more expensive options in town. They completely deseeded the peppers in the yellowtail & Serrano dish making it not spicy in the least which was disappointing and the dumplings were served with only 4 pieces. Great service and good food but overall too loud and probably not a repeat for me. read more

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Arriving in such a busy location I was amazed how many people arrived for the happy hour. With reservations set at 6p my friends and I were determined to scope the packed scenery. We learned upon arrival that the $2 drink deal required you to sit outdoors and although the price is amazing the Houston heat was not. So we opted to sit indoors and enjoy the AC. Our waiter came over in ten min to greet us but went missing for thirty min. We believe it was due to him having so many tables. Once the restaurant cleared he set his focus on us and made sure everything came out in a timely manner. We enjoyed ourselves and even had a birthday cake for me. If I return it would be earlier in the day. read more

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Some of the best sushi I've ever had. I wish I wrote down the names of the rolls we got but I'll post pictures. They were so good!! We will be back for their omakase!! Parking is garage parking a few streets away but they validate it for you. Plan to get there earlier than your reservation to make it in time. read more

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This place is lovely. The service was excellent and the waitress had some great recommendations. The food was fresh and well flavored. I can't wait to go back. read more

I came to Azumi on a Thursday afternoon for their spectacular happy hour. From three to close they offer two dollar lychee martinis. Now, with this amazing price you would wonder if they are good and are they strong? The answer to both of those questions is absolutely. You are limited to four a person and that is all you need. If you're looking for a delicious martini at a gorgeous restaurant then look no further. read more

Love coming here. Great drinks, great service, beautiful ambiance, valet parking offered or can park for free in the parking garage. Also has a nice lunch special and happy hour menu read more

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We decided to dine in on the first day of 2025! Beautiful restaurant with lovely decor. We were pleasantly greeted upon arrival and seated immediately. Now, this is where things changed a bit. There were about 15 people in the restaurant. We ordered appetizers,( sushi of course ) chatted for a bit and ordered our mains. The food took almost 30 minutes for a party of 4. This is for full menu service. Service in the bar and patio areas seemed to be serviced faster. My lamb chops were over and undercooked! Imagine ordering medium well to get medium rare AND well at the same time. Yes,the Chef apologized as did the manager however; I was ready to go. My appetite was spoiled. I'd only order sushi if I was to return. Could have just been a bad day for the chef. I couldn't post the picture of my poorly cooked lamb chops because; I didn't have the stomach to even take a picture. read more

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Came here Thursday for our anniversary. We made reservations and waited 20 minutes after arriving at the restaurant. The food was mediocre at best and my wife compared it as being a step up from Central Market sushi. The manger made the excuse that there were not enough tables then when I said there were plenty of open tables all around us made the excuse of saying they were understaffed at the same time saying "I'm not trying to make excuses here." The cherry on top of the meal was the facilities fee of 3% added. I don't mind paying more for the wait staff, but tell me before hand. Phi, our server, was the only reason I don't give it a one star. He was very nice and helpful. We won't ever come back. P.S. Restrooms were very unkept and the floors were less sticky in a movie theater. Thank you for making our 15 anniversary evening underwhelming. read more

Azumi - Facilities fee - our first to see this - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love coming here for happy hour on Thursdays. The martinis are $2 and they are sooo good. The happy hour food is really good as well. My service is always good. I would highly recommend getting there early because it gets super packed. Happy hour is only in the bar area and the patio. The vibes and ambiance are always great! read more

Wow. It's Chinese new year and nothing. The pea flower Martin was a great short pour. And didn't have the magic of the color change that's you use the pea flower for. The food that we started with was so less than. It was all we ordered. Not sure how you mess up edamame!! Ask for the check and say a wonderful 3% restaurant charge. So I asked what it was for. And was told it was for the restaurants. I was under the impression everything was for the restaurant. Then I was told it was an optional charge. It doesn't go to the staff it's just a charge. Restaurants don't do this. It is disrespectful to your customers. If you need to increase your prices, then put it on your menu and do so. They do this at all of their restaurants. So a reminder. Restaurant read more

no notes! Service is always a 10/10, Jordan is quite literally the best. Ambiance is chill on Fridays. Food is so yummy & at a great price point. Best HH in the city! read more

I visited Azumi on a late Saturday night originally just to grab a few drinks. I decided to try a couple of appetizers and I wasn't impressed. The food is sort of bland, but the drinks were pretty good and well priced. read more

Azumi - Lychee martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing experience! The service and the food were both fantastic. Could not have a chosen a better place to celebrate a birthday. They all make you feel really special. The waitress knew the entire menu and offered a sample plate to try. The manager came over to make sure we were being taken care of. Just all around great time. The ambiance was dark and cozy. We will be back again soon! read more

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Solo lunch at the bar. Both the hostess and bartender were cool. Ordered the surf and turf roll which was pretty tasty. Will return for their dinner service read more

Azumi - Surf and turf roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The presentation of the flaming king crab roll was so cute! Azumi is such a lovely restaurant. We went during the day and sat at the bar. Our lovely bartender was so attentive and made recommendations since it was our first time. I'm pretty sure no one loves lychee martinis more than I do, so I'm gonna order that every single time! 10/10 no notes. I can't wait to come back read more

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Exceptional all around! Food, drinks, atmosphere and service were all above board. We tried happy hour at the bar and had several things from the main menu. Everything was good! Some highlights: - veggie tempura was my favorite. Large portion, tasty, pretty and filling - truffle avocado was my second favorite. So balanced and flavorful - premium California is highly recommended and a generous portion to share - hearts of palm was very light and kind of like a salad. I enjoyed it but not certain I'd get it again - avocado roll was really good and a nice size for happy hour price - shishito peepers were not for me but I don't like them in general - edamame was great but typically hard to mess up - ice cream and sorbet selections are very unique and super flavorful. Glad we tried them Bar service was excellent. Happy hour is daily and worth a try. I know I'll be back. read more

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It was surprisingly empty for a Wednesday night but service was quick and efficient. Very attentive and food was chefs kiss. I loved their chili sauce, it was different from what I've tasted before. Ambience is so cute, and the music was perfect. Overall, a great experience, I would definitely recommend. read more

Azumi - EDAMAME SPICY YELLOWTAIL ROLL - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Azumi is new to the ROD and although it took them a very long time to open up, I think it was worth the wait. Situated right next to Loch Bar, Azumi brings a unique vibe to ROD, where you have more "upscale" restaurants like Steak 48 or Bari. My friend and I opted to check them out on a Monday afternoon for happy hour. Now, we were a bit confused because the night before, we checked the website and it said happy hour was 3-6pm, then the following day, it said 4-7pm. To be on the safe side, we went at 4:30pm. When we got there, we were greeted by two ladies at the host stand and made our way to the bar. There were two other patrons at the bar and 3 staff members behind the bar. We sat down, looked over the menu and noticed it also slightly differed from what we saw online. We brought it to the attention of the bartender because we just wanted to be clear on what constituted as happy hour. There were plenty of options to choose from at a decent price so we got the spicy edamame, crispy rice truffle avocado, chicken gyoza, sweet corn, avocado roll and Brussel sprouts leaves tempura. The food came quickly but the portions were small (particularly the crispy rice truffle avocado). I really liked the Brussel sprouts leaves and the spicy edamame. The avocado roll was fresh but I've had better. I also got a mocktail lychee martini so although it's not on the menu, they can make you one. Our bill came out to $68 so they definitely have one of the best happy hours in the area. We'll definitely make this our go to for happy hour as it's in the neighborhood and the staff was very friendly. The best part of Azumi is the outdoor patio. It's so beautiful and I can't wait for the fall/winter to dine out there. read more

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Azumi is Amazing!!! I would like to start by saying from the Hostess to the Servers and Management this place is top tier!!! The music was fitting to the theme design and decor of the restaurant. The noise level was simply just right no loud talking necessary to here your company. Now the food is another discussion. Drumroll please!!! Coming at number 1: Crispy Rice Coming in very close at 2: Vegan Roll Coming in near 1 & 2 is 3: Shisito Peppers Also, I ordered a 2nd round of the Crispy Rice Overall, there is no grading scale for the food here, everything I ate, I would without hesitation eat again in the same order. My Server was Jess and she nailed it, the customer service, along with the other team members ensuring several things did not happen, even management pitched to keep the standard. Read below for those thing! I loved seeing how they closely watched for empty dishes, as soon as the last morsel is consumed the plate is cleared from the table. No different with the beverage a glass half empty must be made whole. This definitely goes on my list of returns possibly to try more of the vegan options they presented, who knows they may have something new. Thanks for showing inclusion of the Vegan Diet. Until the next time - Bye Bye! read more

My husband and I decided to try this place on Valentine's Day and got lucky to find a seat at the bar. Great vibe. They have a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays and the whole place was pumping. Juliano helped us and was really friendly. Anna, the bar manager was a rockstar. She basically is the glue in this place and was really engaging even while being slammed in the well. We both thought that she really added a fun element to the night. I ordered the Hanayome Cocktail which was light, refreshing and very fruit forward. I would highly recommend it. My husband got the Diatome Chardonnay which he said was fine. They were a bit limited on white wines by the glass without a Pinot Grigio option. I also got the Two Moons cocktail which was solid as well. We went small plates and sashimi. The Yellowtail Serrano dish was great. Had a nice balance of sweet and also a little kick from the Serrano peppers. It was also quite fresh. The Tiger Prawn Tempura was awesome. Great mix of everything without being greasy. Also cooked well. Shrimp is hard sometimes as it get overcooked in a fryer but not here. For sashimi, we ordered Madai, Kinmedai, Bluefin Akami, Shima Aji and Hamachi. All were fresh and cut well. They give solid cuts on their sashimi. At Anna's recommendation, I also got the Sake Toro with rice and I thought it was quite good. We really enjoyed it here and will return. read more

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Went for restaurant week and I will say the service and food were solid but not exceptional. We had sushi, miso soup, chicken fried rice and peppers. The best thing we had was the sushi which was definitely above average, but overall the meal was lackluster and not a real deal. Would definitely recommend going if you're curious about it as the restaurant itself is beautiful. read more

I made a lunch reservation at Azumi almost three weeks in advance for Thursday, October 2nd. A few days before, I received a cancellation notice not by me, but from the restaurant. When I called to ask what happened, the manager told me my reservation had been canceled because they host a "Thursday Happy Hour" starting at 3 p.m., and sometimes people book lunch and stay through the afternoon. That explanation was ridiculous. My reservation was squarely during lunch hours, well before happy hour even begins. I made it clear to her that I wasn't coming for $2 drinks or social media hype I don't care about the restaurant being "trendy." I was coming for lunch, on my own, for my own personal purposes. But instead of listening, she doubled down with an attitude that felt completely dismissive and condescending. She explained that because my reservation was for one person at the bar, they went ahead and canceled it. Excuse me? That's not hospitality -- that's discrimination against solo diners. I dine alone frequently and often sit at the bar with my laptop when I have downtime between meetings or before my social events. Her tone made it clear she assumed my reservation wasn't "worth keeping," and that was honestly the most insulting part. I was told the general manager would reach out the following Monday (October 6th). It never happened. After multiple calls and emails, they reinstated my reservation, but by then, I wanted nothing to do with the place. I ended up canceling it myself -- not because I couldn't go, but because I refused to give my money to a business that treats people like that. What's even more frustrating is that I usually stop next door at Le Colonial to pass time in the area, and this time, I decided to finally try Azumi instead. That decision was a mistake. Between the poor communication, the judgmental attitude, and the dismissive reasoning, I've never dealt with such unprofessionalism from a restaurant that supposedly prides itself on fine dining. There are plenty of establishments that actually value every guest, not just groups or people chasing viral happy hours. Azumi clearly doesn't understand what real hospitality looks like. read more

The vibes are immaculate during the evening and the food was super fresh and flavorful, 100% recommend read more

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Favorite spot for delivery sushi! I'm sure it's great in person too but delivery has always been on point.

The ambience is everything, but so is the food. It's a luxury experience that doesn't sacrifice on quality. Everything was full of flavor. We started with the charred avocado which was out of this world delicious! Then we had the rock shrimp tempura which was very good, but the breading was a bit heavy for tempura, and the yellowtail Serrano which we enjoyed. I then tried an assortment of nigiri, including one the waiter mentioned off the menu. I particularly loved that they put the fat content of the pieces on the menu. As someone who doesn't like fattier pieces I appreciating know what I could order that was lean instead of having to google. lol. We ended with the miso black cod, which was well prepared, but we were full at that point. They might be coming for my top sushi spot in Houston. read more

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