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    Hachi

    4.6 (106 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Upscale
    Happy hour specials

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    Chelle N.

    Dined in on a Saturday at 5 pm for a party of two, and caught the best happy hour ever! This is my new favorite sushi joint! ORDER EVERYTHING ON HH MENU! Everything was PHENOMENAL. The nigiri and sashimi is very fresh and melts in your mouth. Cocktails are strong and good. The Uni pasta is to die for. The raspberry rose dessert is chef's kiss. Ambience is romantic and perfect for date night.

    Tarabagani Nigiri - 4/10/26 $24/pc drenched in sauce with cartilage
    Kim N.

    We came in for dinner with a party of 6. Birthday girl wanted sushi so figured we would give it a try here. It's nice that there is a parking garage for self-parking, parking is validated by the restaurant. There is also complimentary valet. The interior dining area is modern and clean with big sushi bar. We had the nicest seat in the house (aside from the sushi bar), beneath a little wooden structure. However, the noise level was louder than most restaurant we're used to, having to yell to talk across the table. Not sure if this is the norm for their Friday night dinner service. Table service was great, Enma and Alex were attentive with constant refill of water and plate changes. They even sent out complimentary sake toro nigiri for the table and a birthday flan. Some of our dishes were good but nothing that was outstanding. I couldn't tell if MOST of the nigiri and sashimi were fresh since they were drenched with sauces that overwhelmed the fish taste. Here's what we enjoyed: * Botan Ebi - pretty presentation, fresh, well dressed. * Nama Hotate nigiri - one of the few nigiri pieces that were nicely dressed and was really fresh! * Lavender Gin - pretty presentation and tastes great! * Hirame nigiri - also dressed nice, fresh and great texture * Golden Softshell Crab - served warm, cooked well, sweet crabmeat. * Tsubugai - this Japanese whelk was served in a pretty presentation - flaming hot nice broth with picks and spoons to enjoy. My favorite dish of the night. Order only if you like whelk! * Truffle Mix makimono - melt in your mouth bite size pieces. I would skip ordering: * Chawanmushi- lacked flavor. * Uni pasta - ordered two and the pasta was overcooked in both! I was so looking forward to this dish and was very disappointed. * Sake & Himachi sashimi - well presented but completely drenched in sauce, never knew it was possible to ruin sashimi! * Sakura Masu nigiri - overpowered with sauce, could barely taste fish. * Tarabagani nigiri - please don't drown my $24 piece of nigiri in sauce. Please remove the cartilage so I'm not having to pull it out of my throat after swallowing it halfway. * Matcha Flan - this deceptive name made us think the flan was matcha flavored but it's not, just served with matcha ice cream. We got two of them and they were both frozen in the middle. The food service was spotty, took a while for dishes to arrive. There a 20 minutes lapse in service between sushi pieces, even though we ordered everything together after the initial appetizer order. Our servers apologized and explained the sushi bar was running behind. We arrived at 7 PM but didn't leave until 10 PM, that's how long it took to get our food. After getting the parking garage ticket validated, I still had to pay $4 for parking.

    Nigiri and sashimi menu page
    Sophanny S.

    I went here on a surprised date and it was so good. The ambiance had a personal feel to it. There were friends meeting up there, family meeting up there, and it was also great for a romantic dinner as well. We arrived Friday evening and parked in a garage close by. It is free to park, you just have to show your parking ticket to your waiter/waitress. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped us with all our questions. We started off with 1/2 dozen raw oysters. These were very good. And then we tried a couple small plates. These hikari hotate was amazing. It was a special. I love scallops and this was a raw dish and it was so refreshing, I felt lucky as I heard they had just added this on that week. The toro foie gras was a chef selection but honestly I think the fried chip that held the sushi through me off. It was okay. I tried their sake toro fatty Scottish salmon and that was really good too. Top notch and savory! Just melted in my mouth. For the main meal we decided to just makimono (rolls). These were great and filling. We got: Wagyu kabayaki Truffle mix Sunset scallops They were all unique in their own way. My boyfriend really enjoyed the wagyu kabayaki and my favorite was sunset scallops. At the end we were gifted a set of nigiri kampachi- amberjack. That was very sweet of them. Though not my favorite at all, the gesture was well received. Overall I had a great experience and complements to the chef. Leo. I felt honored to have met him.

    Andy M.

    First off, Hachi is an absolutely beautiful restaurant with impeccable attention to detail and customer service. From the complimentary valet, to throughout our entire dining experience, the staff created a really awesome evening. Since this was my wife's birthday, we opted for the omakase. Being that it's an omakase, I will not drag you through a play by play of each piece. All I will say is that every piece was great, with many being even spectacular. It was completely worth the price - not something I can say if every omakase. Their food was so good and their menu so unique, we are actually eager to return to try things off the regular menu à la carte. Admittedly I did not ask why they are called Hachi. But perhaps I should change my name to Hachi as, like the dog of legend, I am now a loyal fan of this restaurant.

    Best chutoro I've had
    Jeannie K.

    What a gorgeous place. If you want to wow someone with ambiance and presentation with great service to boot, Hachi is your spot, especially if you lean more traditional when it comes to sushi. High-end Japanese restaurants in Houston have come a long way in the last twenty years. Generally speaking, they first got better at sourcing fish and getting them shipped directly without having to go through Dallas like before. Then, they delved into the details, developing their own voices on the curing of the fish and also the rice - flavors, consistency, amount, which salts, vinegar, kombu to use, etc. I personally also appreciate the earthenware and Japanese glassware switches that were made over time. Then there's the per-piece flavoring. Some restaurant groups that specialize in sushi lean more modern: More flavors layered into the crudo sauce or onto each nigiri, more pop and pizazz of flavors. Some are strongholds in the more traditional: Fish-forward. I place Hachi in the latter group. I didn't order (just flipped through the menu for pics and future reference), so I was truly in for the ride. Still, the standouts were: - Brussels sprouts with a citrus (yuzu?) on it. 6/5. We got four orders for 7 adults and 4 kids. - Chutoro. 6/5. Just. Get it. I liked it better than the otoro. - Half beak sashimi. Was this even on the menu? Stunning presentation with a fascinating texture. 5/5 - Honeycup. I think this is an off-menu item. Try it for the experience. It's smoked in the box. Uni (sweet so I assume Sta Barbara and not Hokkaido) over chopped toro in fried rice paper and a dab of osetra. Inhale it before you take the bite. - Nigiri: Engawa. Hotate. Ikura. - I actually liked the cucumber maki! Good flavor on the rice and tamari. The list above should be sufficient for most groups of 4-6. We were a group of 11. Enjoy! ---- Complimentary valet parking is pretty much your only option so bring cash; I did see a garage but it's far away. Other items ordered I wouldn't get again: - Pork ribs: Very fatty and must've been St Louis ribs. Good flavor but mostly fat and very tough. 3/5 - Gyoza & Edamame - these were mostly for the kids. - Whelk. Beautifully presented but I wouldn't get this again. Too shellfish-fishy. And I didn't try it, but the chawanmushi (savory steamed egg) had ikura on it and looked good.

    Gyoza
    Mark G.

    First time, won't be the last. We arrived at 6pm for a birthday dinner and the dining room was quiet with just a few tables sat. Our server Vincent greeted us and was a great help in navigating the non-nigiri part of the menu. We started with a crudo, hot rock and gyoza. These are mentioned in order of the table's preference. Nigiri was excellent and featured an excellent fish to rice ratio. I feel some spots are heavy on the rice, which mutes the fish. Not here. In some instances, you couldn't see the rice under the fish. Everyone at the table agreed. Stand out pieces were: engawa, kin medai, ensui uni, akami with a caviar bump, botan ebi, hottate and kanpachi Vincent kept the night going with a birthday dessert and when we were leaving, the dining room was buzzing and full. We are regulars at Kata Robata and Uchiko along with their more upscale restaurants Katami and Uchi. Hachi is now in the rotation.

    hamachi kama - can't go wrong
    Maria N.

    we've been several times here for happy hour. the happy hour menu is amazing! the crudos are always on point, just get one (or two) order of each! the lychee martini is always super cold and refreshing. I get 2 every time! good selection of fishes and kitchen appetizers. we tried their lunch one day and I think we will stick to happy hour! the chef special is better for happy hour also tried their uni pasta and was super disappointed -- it was like MAMA ramen that was overcooked and super mushy. it was a no for our whole table. of course, we will be back for happy hour!!

    1/2 of the Chef 10pc Nigiri
    Tiffany K.

    I've been eyeing this sushi restaurant since it opened, and it was definitely worth the visit. Service is great, as expected. Our server was very attentive and also gave great recommendations. The restaurant's tinted windows gave it a moody feel and is perfect for a date night. Although, I highly recommend coming during lunch! To start off, we had the truffle medai, hamachi chili, and oysters. The crudos were good, especially the truffle medai! I love oysters and this might be the best oysters I've had in a while. Out of all the appetizers, I highly recommend their oysters. On the lunch menu, their Chef 10pc nigiri set immediately caught our eye. What an amazing lunch deal! I enjoyed most of what the brought out. The Hamachi Toro just melts right on your tongue. My friend is picky when it comes to white fish, but we both raved about all the white fish nigiris they brought out. I love chu toro, but it was a bit underwhelming here. Maybe it was a bad cut. It did come with a house salad, and a miso soup that was lacking in flavor. Regardless, I would definitely order the 10pc again. We also wanted to try their engawa, foie gras, and uni pasta. Unfortunately, they were out of kinoko. If you never tried engawa before, you need to here. Whenever it's on the menu, I always have to order it. They executed it perfectly. The searing and the rendered fat was *chef's kiss*. The foie gras was a great last piece, I have no complaints. The uni pasta was also good, but I wish the uni-flavor was more pronounced. As for drinks, I had the lavender gin to start. I am a sick for any drinks with egg white. I just love the creaminess. I ended with a kikori mule that had a strong ginger taste - yum! For dessert, we had the Matcha Petit - Beurre. Very creamy and delicious. I would get this again. The only thing I wasn't very fond of was the ice cream on the side tasted like Blue Bell. Just my personal preference. This has become of my favorite sushi restaurants in Houston. I'd like to note that fish to rice ratio made the quality of fish really stand out. I also ordered more because the rice didn't fill me up haha

    Fried chicken with lemon aioli
    Jessica Z.

    First time at Hachi as we wanted to try out a new sushi spot. They have complimentary parking and there is also a parking garage nearby which they also validate. Ambience is great especially for date night and we were just in time for happy hour. We ordered oysters, fried chicken, hamachi chili, Brussels sprouts and five chef choice nigiri set. Everything on the happy hour menu is a great value and the sushi was great quality, my favorite being the otoro which melts into your mouth. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and had a sweet glaze on top. We finished off with dessert with a vanilla mouse with white chocolate and raspberry which was a nice ending to our meal. Staff were also very attentive and helpful with recommendations. Would recommend the happy hour menu and I look forward to trying more hot dishes and their meats the next time I come!

    Jenny Q.

    Fantastic sushi! I went for their lunch menu and the quality of sushi was delicious for the price. It was really fresh. It also came with tempura and a salad. I also ordered a chawamushi which was smooth and savory. Service was excellent. It was really pretty and clean inside the restaurant. Parking is validated at the garage nearby but didn't work when I went. I would love to come back though!

    Kira L.

    As a sushi lover who hits up all possible sushi places in Houston- here I am. Came for the first time to come check out a new sushi place during lunch hours. Surprisingly walked into lunch special menu/ got the 7 piece sashimi and spicy yellowtail roll combo, got the young yellow tail inada sashimi special, wagyu fried rice, and braised short ribs of some sort. Sadly sushi here is pretty average... it wasn't bad but it wasn't good. The wagyu fried rice was in fact disappointing compared to all the other versions of wagyu offered at similar Japanese restaurants. Braised meat was decent. Service- normal Ambiance- super cute place

    Beef Skewers
    Jacob D.

    Pretty expansive list of fresh options to choose from. Our waitresses was able to go on for a while listing out the varieties of fish that you could get that wasn't just a standard tuna or salmon. Our experience went pretty smoothly overall, starting from arrival it looks to be valet only with a garage sort of nearby. The space is familiar for a Japanese restaurant in Houston, no dissonance between menu and concept. Pace was good too. We ordered everything up front and they brought out plates such that we always had something to chew on but not overwhelmed ever. Flavors are subtle compared with to some other spots I've been. Nothing was wrong or bad, but for the amount of items we ordered there's was nothing that really stuck with me as I think back. Compliment sandwich: -the pineapple mocktail was super delicious, and they even brought us green tea shots that were even better complimentary later on -the uni toast had some pretty rough toast, would've been better off with just the uni -the koji fried chicken with the sauce was a near perfect flavor combo

    Jason Z.

    Located in the Galleria area; parking is valet only, which again, is a bummer for Houston. The interior is fairly nice and upscale. Their menu printed on regular computer paper cheapens the experience a bit; there's also a few too many line items on the menu; this reminds me of a more casual neighborhood sushi spot instead of the higher end sushi spot prices that they are trying to command. Our server was extremely attentive and friendly and fairly descriptive with the menu items. We ordered a variety of hot appetizers, nigiri, and rolls for the group. The fried chicken with the mayo sauce was good, although the chicken was slightly dry. The wagyu skewers were fine but definitely not melt in your mouth, like skewers at other higher end sushi spots. The nigiri were fine as expected for the most part; the snapper nigiri with skin left on was extremely odd and didn't taste great. The foie gras nigiri was great, the hotate and geoduck nigiri were good as well but the Uni toast was a bit of an overpriced letdown. The rolls were fine, again, resembling more of the rolls you can find at a casual neighborhood spot. I was not a fan of their sushi rice in general; the texture and mouth feel felt a bit off and amateurish. Overall, it was a solid meal with some highs and some lows. However, at the price that they're commanding, the quality and value proposition didn't quite line up. There's a fair number of sushi spots with similar quality that are better value; in the same vein, at this price point, you expect a much, much higher end experience. I would recommend sashimi over their nigiri and also avoid flashy items like their Uni toast; just get the Uni on rice with seaweed and keep it simple. It's worth a try to form your own thoughts.

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    4.4(34 reviews)
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    I was here on January 16, 2026 and Just wow! Walking in the restaurant is located in a nice strip…read moremall area and the inside has a nice vibe. I can't not wait to come back to Katy to experience more of what Akiko has to offer. For some people it could be very overwhelming as you don't know where to start. Now for me...I was a little intimidated at first but after asking the waitress what she suggested...she steered me to a few rolls and items I should give a try. And I opted for a few items off their $7 menu of fatty salmon and tuna which both melted in your mouth. I was sad they didn't have ocean perch a single as I really wanted to try a new fish. I also, grabbed an order of spicy edamame as I have to have some veggies when I dine out. The roll I finally decided to get was I can't remember the name right now, but had all my favorites: salmon, tuna, and cream cheese. I also had nigiri yellowtail as I can't go eat sushi without having my yellowtail fix. I really wish I had (3) stomachs as I wanted to try a few more rolls. But after the Cabernet Sauvignon (3) glasses and the nigiri rolls I had I was too full to consume anything else. I can not wait to come back because it was so much more to partake and try that I know I will have to make at least 3-4 trips to go through the entire menu.

    This was a great place for dinner! Not too fancy for a mellow date night and I would definitely…read morehave felt comfortable dressed up as well. Server was very kind and infotainment as well.

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    My dearest, dearest Azumi. You have so profoundly created a happy hour girly out of me. Dare I say,…read morea top 5 happy hour spot for me in Houston. Where do I even begin? First and foremost I love the overall atmosphere of this place. Service is always pretty good. Don't get me started on the food. I honestly don't have that many pictures because I get too excited to even remember once the food comes (haha). Love everything that my mouth touches from here. Wings? Love em. Shishito peppers? Yummy? Oysters? Chefs kiss. But the real star is the crispy rice. Will always love this spot.

    Came here for their Thursday night happy hour which includes their $5 martinis from 3pm until…read moreclose! I had seen on social media that they were $2 martinis so they must have recently changed it. We were immediately seated and greeted warmly with a bottle of cold water. They were good about checking to see if we were ready to order with reminders that their daily happy hour was ending at 6pm. We ordered the oysters, grilled oysters, chicken wings, nigiri, spicy edamame, and gyoza. Everything came out great. They were, however, not the best so I would not want to pay full price. My favorites were the chicken wings with its super crispy skin and sweet but savory sauce, and the oysters you can't go wrong with. I also got the lychee martini which was decently strong. The location is in the River Oaks District shopping center. There is free self-parking in the garage not too far from Azumi itself.

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    4.3(2.3k reviews)
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    came back to kata robata this time right when they opened @around 5pm…read more and it was decently packed the quality is 10/10 as always This time we ordered the Texas Wagyu Sando to try out. If you like buttery flavor (more fat) cut of meat, then this is for you. Other must-orders are king salmon and chopped scallop nigiris. We also had otoro, sea bream and butterfish sashimi. You also can't go wrong with their ramen selections. We tried ordering oxtail ramen (their special of the day) but it was out so we opted for Nagasaki (seafood) ramen again. Plenty of parking spaces, no valet. Definitely perfect for fancy date nights, business meetings, family dinners and special occasions.

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    4.6(105 reviews)
    2.9 miUpper Kirby

    Made resy ahead of time and was able to get seated right away…read more Danny was super knowledge and friendly, and provided a wonderful 1st time dining experience! Zach the chef was also very knowledgeable as well and presented each dish beautifully. Started off with the "Alive" cocktail which was a tequila based drink. Pretty strong and refreshing citrus taste! Ordered the the 4 Temaki set which included Hotate, Salmon, Negitoro and Crab. My favorite was deff the crab handroll, had a yummy buttery taste. Extra handrolls we got the Steak & Eggs handrolll (taste just how it sounds and the steak was nice/tender) and an extra Crab Handroll. Also, got 2 diff Donburi's which is the Negitoro Donburi and Bluefin Tuna Donburi (SOOOO worth it, it had Akamai/Chutoro/Otoro and all melted in your mouth and was fresh and paired great with the sauce it came with). The rice overall, was seasoned and cooked great as well. To add on the side, we got their chilli crunch which was a nice topper for our hand rolls. To end the night, we got the Raspberry Kakigori (super soft ice and refreshing). Pretty close to Japan! Seating was a very chill vibe with vinyl players and good music. Parking - Garage and super close walk to the restaurant to the left Overall, good first time experience! PS if you have a AMEX plat, you can get your credit via Resy!

    I was super excited to try out this new hand roll spot. The parking garage gives you two free…read morehours, and the restaurant validates for an additional hour, so three hours total, which is more than enough. I ordered the three hand roll set with a maguro hand roll add on. If I had to rank them, it would be: 1. Hotate:The lemon zest pairs incredibly well with the scallop. 2. Salmon: Super creamy thanks to the sauce. 3. Maguro: Also creamy from the avocado. I personally do not prefer avocado in my hand rolls, but it was still good. 4. Negitoro: A little fishy and more plain compared to the others. Overall, the hand rolls were very generous with both rice and fish. I was a bit surprised by the side of pickles since I usually expect ginger and wasabi, but the pickles were a game changer. The hand rolls did not need soy sauce because they were already full of flavor. The service was attentive, and they even offer warm towels at the beginning. Overall, this is definitely a place I will be coming back to regularly.

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    4.1(126 reviews)
    3.6 miMeyerland

    Loved my lunch set experience from Akiko!…read more I got the lunch combo that comes with miso soup, a sushi roll (Nemo roll +$0.99) , 5 pieces of nigiri and 6 pieces of sashimi. Everything tasted fresh, good portions and very yummy. It was pretty affordable too for only ~$24 (w/ tax). I would definitely come again. No complaints!

    The sushi itself was very good, but unfortunately the service and misleading Uber Eats listing…read moreruined the experience. The salmon sashimi photo shows 6 pieces, but when you order it you only receive 3. That's extremely disappointing when you expect what's advertised. While the quality and cuts of the fish were great, expectations were not met based on the pictured item. :/ I'm currently in the hospital and had been looking forward to sushi my entire pregnancy, so this was especially frustrating. My husband picked up the order, and the man at the counter was rude both times. The first time, my husband simply asked to confirm whether sriracha was included and was met with an attitude. The second time, the order was placed on the counter without any acknowledgment or confirmation before the employee turned away. I myself cannot speak for the ambiance as i haven't been in person but this alone is enough to keep me away. We're glad I'll be discharged soon so we can return to our usual sushi spot--Sushi Hana in Katy, which has never treated us this way. Come here if you're only looking for sushi and have low expectations for service.

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    Izakaya Wa - Memorial

    4.3(1.1k reviews)
    5.8 miMemorial
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    Izakaya Wa is my favorite Japanese restaurant in Houston! I usually go to the River Oaks location…read morebut decided to try the Memorial one this time. I came for lunch on a Saturday and it was super busy so the service was a bit slow. It took a while for our water and for our server to come and take our order. I ordered the Lunch Special Nigiri Sushi and Noodle Set and got 6 pieces of salmon nigiri with udon noodle soup. The salmon nigiri was fresh and buttery and so delicious! The serving size of the udon was a lot bigger than I anticipated so I feel like I got my money's worth. I definitely recommend coming for the lunch specials since they're good value.

    This restaurant used to be our go-to sushi spot, but after today's experience, it will be our last…read morevisit. We initially came to dine in, but upon arrival our young daughter fell asleep. After being seated, I informed the waiter that I would place a to-go order instead. About 20 minutes later, our food was ready. At that point, our daughter woke up, so we hoped to continue dining in as originally planned. I politely asked the waiter if we could finish our meal there. We didn't expect him to continue serving us--we simply wanted to sit and eat the food we had ordered. I had already tipped him on the to-go order. His response was blunt and shocking: "No, you have to leave. The table was given to someone else for a 7:30 reservation." There was no attempt to find a solution or offer an alternative--just a direct order to leave. This was a Thursday night, the restaurant was not busy, and there were outdoor tables and other seating available. We felt incredibly insulted by the attitude. When we spoke to the manager, he simply repeated that the table was reserved and backed up the waiter, without suggesting another table or even asking us to wait for the next available one, until we brought up the point that he could have asked if we have an option to wait for the next table?? Then the manager went ok do you want to have another table just because we asked. What stood out most wasn't the reservation issue, but the complete lack of hospitality, flexibility, or basic courtesy. This experience spoke volumes about the customer service here, and unfortunately, it's the reason we won't be returning.

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