I wish I took more photos we had so many different dishes and I would recommend them all! So very good. This place is pricey but they deliver on ambiance, flavor, quality of food and drink! So price is worth the dining experience as a whole! read more

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We visited Azumi during lunch on a Friday. We loved everything about the meal - ambiance, food, service. The ambiance was a quiet elegance that day as there weren't as many people in the restaurant. I liked the finishings. The food was very good - loved the skirt steak, miso cod and strawberry dessert. Service was excellent - attentive yet not overbearing, read more

Came for the Happy Hour and the service was top notch! Anna at the bar was so friendly and I could feel her positive energy. It's just what you need at the end of a hard week on a Friday night. All the food was delicious, that I was compelled to order a dish. Nothing big, since I already ate alot during HH. The Wagyu Fried rice was delicious. It was spicier than I expected since I don't really expect that in Japanese cuisine... but it was a pleasant surprise. The decor is beautiful, and the vibe is grown and sexy. Not pretentious however, which was really nice. read more

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My friend and I decided to stop by for a late night bite since Azumi closes at 12AM. The design of this restaurant is beautiful all around, inside and out. We were greeted by their lovely staff at the host stand. Service was great, managers and staff members constantly checking up on our table. Onto the food, the Shima Aji nigiri and the Flounder Crudo were the only memorable items. For the sushi, you're only allowed to order by nigiris in pairs. Which is odd, since usually the cheaper restaurants do that. I wanted to order the Kamatoro which was $44, however my friend didn't. So customers can't order 1 piece but can order 3? Seems like they just wanted to make a sale off 2 pieces minimum. All of the nigiris were dress very well though. Definitely is a beautiful restaurant with great service, it just threw me off when you're use to other upscale restaurants allowing however many pieces. read more

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The tuna sticky rice is absolutely amazing!!!! Paige the bartender is so delightful She always has the best suggestions. read more

Azumi - Tuna Tataki Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Extremely overpriced. They added a cake cutting fee and facility fee, which was not communicated when we sat down. When we ask them to clarify why and what these fees were...it made us more confused. They will add a cake cutting fee if the staff had to cut our friend's birthday that she brought...luckily our friend cut the cake to avoid us having to pay $5 for the cake fee. They added a facility fee, which is only written on the lunch side of the menu. When we asked for clarification what that fee was about, they were silent. It's really greedy of people to add these ridiculous fee. read more

Stopped by for happy hour one Thursday and realized there was a DJ. He was really good. We ordered a few small bites to try. Everything was super fresh and the presentation was really good. The lychee martini was delicious as well. read more

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Since its opening Azumi had been on my list to visit. But I had waited for a special event, my birthday, to come by. So I made a reservation on open table and noted the special occasion on it. My first thought was how beautiful it was inside. I really think it was decorated well and created a great ambiance. Unlucky for me I was sat facing the bar. Regardless the start was great and throughout our waiter was very communicative and kind. We did end up having some type of mishap occur. As we were told it was a communication error between the kitchen and waitstaff. Two of our appetizers were not brought to us the entire meal despite us trying to check on them more than once. At the end of our meal we were able to receive one only. They had apparently run out of edamame and we did not get informed of this until the end. They were apologetic about the mishap and were kind enough to offer to remove the appetizers from the bill. My miso black cod was a bit behind schedule as well but I was kept well informed about it. As for the food! The sweet corn with shiso butter was delicious I was very pleased with it. It was seasoned well and a good size to split between two or three. The vegetable tempura batter was honestly below the standard I'd expect from a Japanese restaurant it had a very thin coat and wasn't as light in flavor as I'd hoped. The taste of oil was strong in the enoki. The mushroom was not softened at all and hard to bite off, and the asparagus slipped right out of the tempura. The unagi nigiri was delicious. I do not have a single critique. The rice was well seasoned and the sauce on the top was sweet and complimented the eel. The miso black cod was alright. I wouldn't say it was the best cod I've had. It had good flavor and was tender. I enjoyed it but I think for the size and flavor it should be listed at a lower price in my opinion. Although they did mention there was a long marination period for it. Lastly my drink, the Two Moons cocktail. I did ask for it without the cucumber ( I'm not sure in what form it came in or how it added to the drink). It tasted like nothing but alcohol. I do think the flavors in it are lighter flavors and make this a more difficult balance to accomplish. Regardless I was not a fan and my father as well tried it so that I could be sure it wasn't me. We looked at the dessert menu but chose not to get anything. Overall it's a fine place I don't have intense feelings towards it at all. I just don't feel the experience or food lived up to the price point and am not sure I'd return. read more

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Good food, slow service, a little pricey. Beware there is a 3% "facilities" fee added to your check. I was told it is to cover the operating cost of restaurant. Imo, operating cost should already be accounted for with menu prices. I did ask for it to be removed and there was no hassle removing it. Always check your bill. read more

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Came for happy hour plus their $2 martini thursdays. We sat outside, and even though they do have fans, it was still incredibly hot, but that's just what you get in Houston summer. Along with the lychee martinis, we tried the spicy tuna crispy rice, brussel sprouts, sake maki roll, and calamari. The brussel sprouts were a good little sharing portion. I'm not sure if they made the maki roll 6 pieces because we were a table of 3 or if that's just the standard piece number it comes with. The calamari was a smaller portion than expected considering it was in the $8 section. Overall though the food was yummy. Some of the happy hour prices aren't that great (namely $4 per nigiri piece and $4 for miso soup which we didn't get because of those prices), but it's still a nice time to try their food/drink and enjoy the vibe of a pretty fancy restaurant. Additionally service was a little slow sometimes in terms of our server coming to get our orders, but they were pretty busy at the time so it's not a huge deal. read more

We went here for valentine's day and the restaurant was ok but our server was great. They had a set valentine's day menu that was $85 per person which seemed like a good deal. It came with an appetizer (that i didn't get a picture of), a selection of 5 pieces of sushi chosen by the chef, an entree (we chose the cod and the teriyaki steak), and desert. If we came back we would probs skip this and just do the sushi. The appetizers and the cod entree in particular were kind of bland and really the star of the show was the sushi. The food was really high quality, but I think bc of how many people were in there it took a while to get each of our meals out to us. Expect to spend quite a bit at the restaurant, most pieces of sushi sat at around 8-15 a piece. The ambiance of the restaurant was ok. I would have liked it more if they weren't playing very loud dj-esque house music during our meal which was imo a bad decision for a valentine's day dinner. Overall, Houston has so many better sushi restaurants that I don't think that this one is really a must. read more

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The happy hour specials are my new go-to. The fish is great quality, our server gave wonderful recommendations, and the chairs are strangely some of the most comfortable chairs I have sat in at a restaurant. Recommend the daily nigiri and sitting out on the patio on a nice day! read more

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Great happy hour! Food, ambience and service are amazing! Basmah was the best waitress ...we will be back. Japan-Peruvian fusion...cannot get better. Great choice in Houston. MP read more

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Good appetizers (crispy rice & calamari) Good drinks Rolls were sub par at best. Lacking extreme flavor and their ginger was mild. Comparable to, maybe even less than Whole Foods sushi. I would only return for a fun time happy hour. read more

So great the patio is a vibe. Everything waiter recommended was delicious. The salmon with truffle was to die for read more

Azumi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I am always up to try a new sushi restaurant and am so glad I tried Azumi! Overall, we had a great experience. The manager even stopped by after and offered us free dessert as it was our first time! Service was good, not exceptional. Sake and drink menu options were abundant but the white wine selection by the glass was limited. Some highlights that are a MUST to try: - Yellowtail & Serrano App - Spicy beef Tenderloin, every single piece melted in your mouth and was so tender - Sweet corn - don't miss this one. It was absolutely delightful! - Chutoro - like butter, so incredible - Chicken Fried rice - very robust with flavor and loved the egg on top! - Giant Prawn was.... so so...I loved the sweet potato mash with it but didn't feel like enough pieces of Prawn were in it to justify the price PASS: - Chutoro Tataki - IMO it had a very fishy taste, would not recommend this - Palm Hear Carpaccio - for the price of this dish I expected a lot more flavor read more

Food was very good! The drinks are also pretty tasty. A little sweet, but I get it. Although it's pricey, I'd still come here for some quality sushi! read more

Absolutely enjoyed our Valentine's dinner! First of all, our server was amazing. I forgot her name, I think it was Mo or Noelle. It was one of those, I remembered at the time but can't recount. Anyways she was absolutely fantastic, a great vibe and super friendly. She made great recommendations and helped our dining experience be a great one. All the food runners were also great and letting us know each items that were plates. One especially was also amazing, she was very friendly. All I remember was she had great red frames, not that it matters but in case this does end up being read in front of the team, I wanted to shout her out. Now for what ya'll are really wanting to know about. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! Everything we ordered tasted great and we would order again especially the Surf n Turf roll. The sushi chefs handled and cut it all well. You can tell by how they looked they had precision which is very important when it comes to this type of dining. Drinks were tasty, some were a little strong but for us that's how we like our drinks so no complains but for some that are a bit more sensitive, just a forewarning. Vibes and design of the restaurant was well done. I absolutely enjoyed the aesthetics in the restaurant. It was altogether cohesive with the plating of food, vibes and I can tell the type of atmosphere the owner was trying to deliver. It was sophisticated! The only thing I would note that was a bad experience was the hostess. I think they (probably the head hostess) could take note on delegation of responsibilities. They had two iPads and 3-4 other hostesses that night but only one person was checking people in, figuring out where to sit guests and taking guests information down. Which made waiting long (just to check-in) and eventually got crowded in the lobby since a ton of couples started lining up. They could have at least one of them start checking in other guests even if that means they tell us "I have you checked-in, please give us a moment as we check on your table." I totally understand the head hostess wants to be completely in charge so it won't create an issue when there are too many people start sitting and gets confusing. From my experience it tends to happen but would advise to trust your colleagues to help in some way instead of taking all the responsibilities. We didn't even get greeted until after we were already there for 10 minutes. Just remember the hostess is the first impression of the restaurant and can easily affect the experience of the guest. Fortunately, it didn't affect our experience since our server. other colleges and the food was five starts for us! read more

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Came in with reservation on Friday night for date night. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Fairly knowledgeable about the menu and the concept behind the restaurant. Decor was a beautiful mix of modern decor and traditional Japanese decor. Not sure if it was where we were seated but the music was very loud to the point where it was difficult to hear our waitress if she was turned slightly in the other direction. We ordered the tuna platter, wagyu, uni, and Ikura, all nigiri, as well as the ceviche appetizer. Food was good quality, as expected given the price point. A good experience but nothing that wowed. read more

Azumi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped in for a new years eve dinner after visiting the iPIC and were pleasantly surprised. The service was friendly and the manager stopped by to check in as well. We tried a yellowtail serrano crudo, a couple of rolls and pieces, miso soup, and a beautiful unfiltered sake. All of these were great and would order again. We had hoped to try some less extravagant rolls but they were removed for new years. The restaurant is very pretty, very hip. Lots of young money customers. There was a live DJ spinning some great music, although a little loud. It's a little pricey but with the area, I feel like they could've charged more. We enjoyed our visit and would happily dine there again. read more

Absolutely LOVE the food here! My favorite is the sticky rice with tuna and their pink margaritas with coconut! The ambience is pretty and upscale; the servers are all super knowledgeable about the menu. Great place for a fancy night out. Bring your money bc it's not cheap though! read more

Food was delicious, I damn near wanted to eat the bones! I recommend asking for Paige to be your server, she was super attentive and friendly. Also enjoyed the music which was at a reasonable volume. read more

Azumi - Lamb Chops and Wagyu Fried Rice. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

How I was treated here was honestly unacceptable. I thought I could come here & enjoy myself, especially with the happy hour they offered. A couple of people I talked to were okay, but overall what a selfish & greedy establishment. Not only that, but they do discriminate as well & look down on others, especially black people. I got on the wait list & waited an hour, still never got called, & that's when I knew. There attitudes here were terrible. Another place just trying to eat off of the people for what they can gain. Not a care in sight. Who the people are that help run this business speaks volumes about this establishment. Don't be blinded by $2 drinks & the fact that it's in a "fancy" neighborhood. How we get treated as people matters more & I hope that anybody reading this can agree with me. read more

I'm so happy I came across this place in the River Oaks district. The food was absolutely divine & the decor is stunning. Our bartender/server Basma was so helpful with not only her recommendations but making sure we were okay the entire night. The Happy Hour is a MUST. So many delicious options for a great price. I'd recommend the Lychee Martini, the calamari and the spicy tuna crispy rice. For appetizers, the chicken dumplings are good and straight to the point. For an entree, the cod was probably one of the best i've had and the wagyu fried rice was chef's kiss. As for the sushi? I'd try the flaming king crab roll. Definitely would revisit and recommend. read more

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I've come here multiple times now, sometimes with big groups and every single time, the service has been spot on. The staff is always friendly, and super accommodating, which can be hard to find when you're dining with a crowd these days. Food is fresh, flavorful, and just really well done. Highly recommend! read more

We had a reservation but still waited about 40 minutes to be seated, which set the tone for a pretty underwhelming experience overall. Service was extremely slow--we waited close to 30 minutes before anyone even brought out our first drinks. A couple of my friends came specifically for the $2 lychee martinis that were being promoted, but by 7pm they were already out, which was disappointing given it was still early in the evening. On the food side, the appetizers were solid. I had the chicken gyoza, and the tuna crispy shrimp --no complaints there. For sushi, I got the yellowtail roll which was just okay, but I did try the tuna roll and spider roll and those were definitely better. Overall, the food was decent but the service and experience didn't leave the best impression. Not in a rush to come back. read more

The service and ambiance of this restaurant was perfect. The inside of the restaurant open up to the patio which gives it a great cultural experience. There were lunch specials like the roll and nigiri which was about $32 - great price for the quality. Crispy Brussels sprouts, lamb chops, crispy tuna rice, hotate nigiri (tender), chutoro (great flavor), sake toro (tender), were all stars of the show! I highly recommend Azumi for a wonderful lunch or dinner experience! read more

Azumi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm sure like many others, I have been waiting for a some time for Azumi to open! After some construction-related delays, I finally made it in! It was definitely worth the wait!! The ambience is inviting contemporary Japanese theming. The service was outstanding!! We had the please of being served by Fi who was very knowledgeable about the menu and off-menu items. He made excellent recommendations for drinks, rolls, and appetizers. Special thanks to Fi for making our first time in memorable! The food was absolutely delicious! As were the drinks! We had the privilege of speaking with the manager who ensured our experience was exceptional! We will be dining again here very soon ! read more

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Third time in and definitely coming back. Small glitch in service, but more than made up for. Food awesome- 5 people all exactly as requested and lots of special requests. Charred avocado stands out as unique and yummy. read more

We had a good sushi lunch at Azumi! It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant, and the sushi was good, though I wouldn't say it's anything super special/different with all of the great sushi options in Houston. I liked my spider roll and thought it was very fresh, and the service was great. An overall very good experience at Azumi. read more

The place is beautiful very clean, sushi bar, also bar the drinks were really good. We went for lunch got a skirt steak and sushi overall food was amazing! read more

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Ana was fantastic the food was amazing the attitude to detail was spot on. Those's old fashions I had were perfect. Great vibe with a Dj that brought it !!! read more

Food and drinks were GREAT. A little loud in the bar area but overall awesome. Cant say enough great things and will definitely be back.

I stopped for happy hour. The peppers were great. Wine was decent. Happy hour menu still too expensive. One single piece of sushi for $4. They brought out 3 gyozas for $8. No thanks. Too overpriced. read more

Incredible quality of food and service. Extensive and impressive sake list, fish is as fresh as I've ever experienced. read more

Azumi - Shashimi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Azumi went viral recently for their $2 lychee martinis on Thursday's. We arrived for the martinis only to find out this special is limited to bar and patio and there would be a 2 hour week at 7pm. That's fine, we passed on the martini section and settled for a regular table which had "no wait" and there were plenty open reservations online. However, after being told we'd be seated soon, we waited for a long time and then realized they never even took our name down. We decided to leave and on our way out, we could see over HALF the patio tables were empty. So they had over a dozen people waiting for a table despite them being empty. Terrible service and could not deal with the repercussions of their own advertising. Will not be returning. read more

AZUMI was the spot for my son's birthday. He was blown away with the sushi!! Our server, Han, and the manager showed us exceptional service. The lighting was perfect. We had a GREAT dining experience read more

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I really enjoyed trying out Azumi. The restaurant is nicely decorated and they created a nice setup for the experience. Loved the artwork behind sushi chefs area. The service was great and the menu has a nice variety of unique dishes and sushi selection. The dishes are beautifully presented. The two highlights for me were the Yellowtail and Serrano crudo appetizer and the Azumi Royal. My friend and I both enjoyed our experience. The only thing I didn't like was how loud it was, but that's just me, perhaps others enjoy the loud atmosphere. It felt a bit busy for me but I suppose that's a good thing for the restaurant. Hope you give it a try if you are a sushi lover like myself. read more

Azumi - Yellowtail and Serrano. Beautiful plate very delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Visited for dinner, drinks & appetizers which were all very fresh and well prepared. The lychee martini was absolutely my favorite. There was a wait after our reserved arrival, but it was a busy Friday night. Recommended items: Spicy Edamame Spider Roll Gyoza Yakisoba Noodles read more

This place was wonderful. Their menu had a variety of things to choose from. We started with rock shrimp and crispy rice w tuna, both were amazing + the chili crisp edamame! Some of the best Nigiri we've had around Houston (chutoro and sake toro). The Yakisoba with short rib was delicious but the king crab was not quite what we anticipated. Ambiance was inviting. Paired with the Joto Nigori, couldn't be better :) thank you Azumi for an incredible evening and Jimmie for taking such great care of us. read more

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