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    Hachi

    4.6 (107 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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    Hayley F.

    Came here for dinner on Friday night at 6:15pm and the restaurant was not crowded. My partner and I were warmly welcomed by the hostess. The restaurant was dimly lit, which created a great ambience. My partner decided to go for the omakase which consisted of 18 dishes. We started with cold dishes, followed by nigiri, and lastly red meat. The pace was perfect and the dish progression was great. The individual dishes were bite sized, so if you are a big eater, you will need more food after. For me, the quantity was perfect. However, the greediness in me just wanted to try their uni pasta, and truffle Wagyu rice. No regrets! I absolutely loved the omakase and would recommend that for first timers at the restaurant. I would recommend making reservation as the restaurant gets crowded during peak hours. You can go for valet parking or self parking at the garage behind. You will be charged for parking at the garage, however parking is validated. Remember to ask the hostess about it before leaving the restaurant.

    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.

    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

    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!!

    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!

    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

    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!

    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

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    Genuinely the best sushi and nigiri I've ever had. I almost went back the next day because it was so good!

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    I've noticed this more than once here, and it honestly bothers me. I sit down at the bar, the…read moreserver asks what I want to drink, brings it over, takes my food order, and then either she or someone else drops the food off. I eat, don't get a drink refill, and there's very little interaction or actual service after that. Then the receipt comes with the tip section circled, stars and smiley faces drawn on it, and "suggested tip" amounts starting at 18%. For minimal service, I personally don't think customers should feel pressured or guilted into tipping nearly 20%. Suggested tips are suggestions, not obligations. Customers should be able to decide what feels fair based on the level of service they actually received. The food was fine, but the aggressive tip expectation leaves a bad impression.

    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.

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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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    Had a fantastic evening at Kata Robata! Our server, Gabby, was excellent and attentive throughout…read morethe evening. My favorite was definitely the Kobe Beef Skewers - I could have just eaten those all night long! Deliciousness in every bite. I'm not a fan of raw fish, so while my family enjoyed a handful of crudo dishes and nigiri, I got to enjoy the Longhorn Roll. This roll was solid, nothing mindblowing. We all enjoyed the Spicy Miso Ramen! Rich, flavorful broth that rivals some of my top ramen spots. I forget exactly what dessert we ordered, it may have been their chocolate bread pudding, but it was so good that I was literally scraping the plate! There's a lot of menu options so I'd love to come back and try some more things

    Kata Robata used to be one of my favorite restaurants before I moved away from Houston. After…read morerecently moving back, I chose it for my birthday lunch with friend because I had such fond memories of dining there. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. I arrived about 20 minutes before opening and had to wait outside in Houston's summer heat 93'F. While there are a few benches, there is very little shade, and guests are not allowed to wait inside. When the restaurant opened, there was no clear system for seating guests. Even though I was first in line, several people rushed in ahead of me, making the process feel disorganized. The biggest issue involved a $300 gift card that my friend had received years ago. She simply asked the staff to check the balance. When the server returned, he told us the manager had cut the card in half and that the entire balance had to be used during that visit. What bothered me was the lack of communication. We were never informed of the policy before the card was invalidated. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should be explained clearly beforehand. As two ladies having lunch, spending $300 was difficult, so we ended up ordering far more food than we normally would. The sashimi was fresh but cut thinly than what I've had at comparable restaurants. The hamachi kama, chirashi, and lobster mac and cheese were good. The green tea soufflé cheesecake was the biggest disappointment. For $10, it consisted of three very small cubes and felt overpriced. The waitstaff were attentive, friendly and professional, which helped salvage the experience. However, between the uncomfortable wait outside, the chaotic seating process, and the poor handling of the gift card, this visit did not live up to my previous experiences. While I have many good memories of Kata Robata, I'm not sure I'll be returning anytime soon.

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    4.6
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    Second Visit! This time for dinner!…read more Ordered: - Waygu Donburi - We went on a Wednesday so this was only $25. Not my favorite donburi. I personally don't care to order it again because I prefer the other ones. - Bluefin Tuna Donburi - I still really like this one. This time it didn't have cucumber in it. I missed the crunch, but I also felt like maybe we got more fish this time?? - Mango Coconut Kakigori - This one reminded me of Vietnamese che for some reason. It was good but I think I prefer the raspberry one more. Last time we went we didn't get the Matcha kakigori and now I have major regrets because we asked the waiter and he said it likely wouldn't come back. :(

    I came to check out their all day Happy Hour on mondays and was impressed by the unique and…read morecreative handrolls on their menu. Kira stands out to me because I can find special handrolls on their menu that I can't typically find at other handroll bars. I tried a variety of handrolls and was left impressed with the flavor combinations and different flavors on the menu. It an intimate space that seats only so many at the bar, but the interior is curated so nicely and makes the space super comforting. The vinyl player adds a nice touch and I loved the dim lit space. I recommend trying the lobster and peking duck hand roll since those are rolls you can't typically find elsewhere! The peking tastes exactly like the dish ordered at a chinese restaurant, but I lowkey prefer it on a bun- worth a try tho! The lobster was also so good, but at times the mustard was a tad too much. I really liked the freshness of the fish and I can tell that the chefs care a lot about their craft. Overall I'd give it a 7.5/10 for the taste, quality, and price point. Definitely worth to come check out!

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    4.3
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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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    Hachi - japanese - Updated June 2026

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