My husband and I canceled our annual trip to Tokyo and picked a few restaurants for omakase experience. We did Uchi (a few years ago) and MF sushi (a month ago) so far. Still have 2 more to try in Sept! It was really hard to make a reservation on Resy and we were glad to score a last minute reservation on Sunday 8/22 at 6:30 pm. It's a BYOB place with $20 corking fee. We were told the door opened at 6:30 pm and the dinner should start immediately. It's located next to Toms N Toms coffee with ample parking which is great for the Galleria area! There's no sign for the restaurant; it's 'hidden' behind a window display of comic books. We showed up at 6:20 pm and saw someone walked in. Naturally, we checked in and were brought to our seats. There were clear plastic partitions between parties. First impression was good. Design is chic and modern with a U-shaped table with 20 seats. Love the colorful art work on both walls! Dinner started promptly shortly after 6:30 pm as everyone has arrived (except one person). Chef Niki introduced herself and the crew (3 other chefs). All staffs had masks and some wore gloves. The set up is quite minimalist with a white 'plate' and black napkin to clean after each piece was served. We were given a shot to start the night. I had a tiny sip which was sweet and fruity. There were 15 courses (the last was dessert); my favorites were scallops (very creamy), skipjack tuna (finger lime popped in my mouth and super refreshing) and oysters (sweet and who doesn't love shiso). Least favorites were wagyu pasta (tried a bite and super salty) and chutoro (had membrane in my slice). Can't really say we were impressed with the food presentation. I'd like to think there shouldn't be any membrane in the fish especially for $175 pp. It was disappointing as I had to spit it out. The pasta was too greasy and way too salty even after mixing the quail egg for both of us. Our neighbor didn't finish the pasta and she commented it was too salty. You can order extra pieces from the menu half way through experience. 90s rap music was playing in the background which was nostalgic. However, it was a bit loud and hard to carry a conversation. The most annoying thing was these two flies kept landing on my food. I mean, it's raw food and I find it disgusting to eat the piece after the fly touched my food. My husband ate those pieces as he has better immune system. I'd like to think cleaniness is crucial for the restaurant industry, especially one serves raw food. A clean restaurant will distinguish your business amongst others. This experience is definitely more intimate that others as it only served omakase. It could have been better if flies situation is controlled. Most staffs were friendly (didn't talk to everyone!) Good service in filling up water and cleaning the white plate. Unsure if we will give it a 2nd try... read more

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Loved the fun experience here. Each piece was great. The chef for our section was really entertaining. Loved the toro and uni piece. The tiny crab hand roll was really cool to try too. We ordered quite a few a la carte menu items too. read more

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A gem. Great vibe and attention to detail. The welcome at the beginning set the stage and it was go from there. A consider, there's no time to linger given the specific seating times, so be ready to pay and depart. ByOL was well managed. read more

Hidden Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Did not meet expectations, as compared to previous visits. Too many mackerel-centric pieces read more

This was my first time eating at Hidden Omakase. The outdoor design immediately attracted me. It seemed like an elegant library or an antique collection store...it turned out to be a Japanese Omakase restaurant! As soon as I entered, I felt a sense of mystery and comfort. When I looked at the walls, it made me more comfortable because of the colorful, happy design. When I sat down I felt very relaxed and feel like at home. The servers were very friendly. The chefs helped each other prepare the delicious food while explaining the origin of each dish, just like a cohesive team. It was a very classy experience and an unforgettable memory. I look forward to visiting again! read more

We had a delightful dinner experience at Hidden Omakase. Note the word "experience"--from the intimate setting to the delicious and inventive food, it was not just a dinner but an experience as well. The sushi was hands-down fantastic. I won't go through it item-by-item because they change their menu often I believe, but I'll note there were some adventurous items on the menu, like jellyfish. It was a multi-course meal, mostly with nigiri pieces, so good! Service was very nice and personal, with I'd say about only 20 guests at the sitting. At the beginning, the chef introduced her team, and the team often walked around to talk about the sushi. Honestly, service was a little slow to get the first course out and also to get out the dessert, but service was otherwise very good. A tip: it's BYOL (bring your own libations), as the restaurant doesn't serve any alcohol. And it's a $20 per bottle corkage fee. Let's talk $$$: I'll be honest, you just need to know that your evening at Hidden Omakase is sure to be expensive. It's $175 per person, plus tax and tip, plus any extra courses and non-alcoholic beverages you want, plus any corkage fees. read more

Traveling around America and trying out Omakase from NYC, SF, NOLA, and many other places, so trust me when I say Hidden Omakase is a dang good spot for some sushi, omakase style. It did not disappoint at all, from great service to chill vibes but also most importantly delicious food. It starts with a 13 course meal with optional a la carte options at the end if requested. Each piece of sushi is to be eaten as they give it to you, to ensure perfect rice texture and flavor. I'll go ahead and attach all the pieces we've ate, but keep in mind that the menu will change based on what is available that day. @phidingthefam read more

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Um, this place is amazing. This is a popular birthday or anniversary spot but for me, I have a very great friend who lives in Houston who went to Hidden Omakase, knew I would like it, and made us a reservation for this past Sunday and I could not be happier to have come across this fresh, delicious sushi and the overall omakase experience. Hidden Omaskase is 15-courses plus any a la carte selections, prepared by Chef Niki Vongthong, formerly of Uchi in Houston, and Chef Jimmy formerly at Fish in Houston. Both have *incredible* experience beyond that as well. I've heard nothing but positives about Uchi and I've been to Fish so I was excited to see the menu chefs had prepared for Sunday, December 4th, 2022. It does appear as though the menu changes (very) often which means -spoiler alert - I will DEFINITELY be back for more of their creativity. So, my friend and I had reservations for the earlier seating (5pm) and found the comic book wall where we were greeted for check in. There is an 18-person chef's counter, overlooked by a beautiful mural. Unfortunately, we were told where to sit and were a bit more on the side/end than I'd like just because I wanted to see the preparation/sushi art a little bit more. No matter - the experience kicked off with an introduction and each party stated the occasion (if any) they were celebrating. There is a $20 corkage fee if you BYO - I do not believe alcohol is available for purchase although they offer a selection of soda pop and tea to quench your thirst. I started with a Sprite and also had some tea. Alright you've read this far - time to finally get to the good, GOOD stuff. I wouldn't find it boring but you might if I describe all 15 plates so I will tell you we had the following - ocean trout, scallops, golden eye snapper, halfbeak, leather fish, Spanish king mackerel, saltwater eel, cod milt, akami (very good), chutoro, otoro (very good), A5 wagyu (very, very good), moulard duck, and a lobster bisque. Now, I will select a few of my absolute favorites to share how masterfully curated chef prepared each dish. -Akami: ehime, foie fat, apple wood smoked, 13 days aged. I loved the foie fat on this type of tuna. There was a little wasabi on this and I felt the flavors of the foie fat, apple wood smoked, and wasabi heat competed a little too much but hey, I loved it nonetheless. -Shirako (cod milt): Hokkaido, tempura sauce, caviar. Not only was the presentation beautiful but the flavors were luxurious. So good. -Both the chutoro and otoro had a decent amount of fat on them (the otoro moreso) and they otherwise just melted in my mouth. -A5 Wagyu: I mean, enough said right? Perfection. -Kamo (Moulard duck): Very good but served on seaweed paper, directly into our hands, and difficult to hold/eat without it falling apart. Described as Canadian, chicken skins, and fried shallots. I really enjoyed the flavors here. -Robustua Bisque: Hokkaido uni, inure, wagyu fat butter toast. Oh this soup combined with the wagyu fat and the uni combined with the butter toast was really, really nice. Perhaps it's TMI but, I wanted to lick the bowl clean. Honestly, everything was delicious and insert your fav. synonyms for delicious here, handcrafted, wonderfully done, and basically presented with a bow. I will say, I did not have the eel due to an extreme aversion to any and all long slithery things and while I desperately wanted to try the eel, I could not bring myself to do it. Despite Chef Niki's encouragement and best attempt to persuade me to just try it, I couldn't. I thought I had an adventurous palette but my phobia won this round. I hope someone was able to thoroughly enjoy it the way Chef intended and I was sorry to disappoint her. Around course four, an employee came around with the a la carte menu and a short while later, we were asked for our a la carte orders which came out almost at the end (after our robusuta - lobster - bisque) but before the dessert. I should note you could order just about any piece of fish served during omakase in addition to a few other selections/dishes. My friend ordered another piece of the Hotate (scallop) while I ordered the "special hand roll" (toro, uni, and caviar). We both ordered another piece of the A5 Wagyu and we also ordered the "Special Don" to share. After the a la carte items were thoroughly enjoyed, we were presented with our dessert (vanilla ice cream, tamari caramel, almonds). Yes, the "Special Don" deserves elaboration. It is literally a gift to our tastebuds and overall bodies. The perfect combination of toro, wagyu, uni, foie, and caviar all served over a bed of rice in a little square dish. If I could choose one thing to eat before I die, it would be the Special Don. Truly, bravo. This Yelp review is long enough but does not even come close to doing Hidden Omakase justice. I highly, highly recommend making yourself a reservation at this ultra-exclusive, intimate dining experience as soon as possible. 5+++ Stars. read more

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Went here last week to try what I was told was some of the best sushi in town, and I was actually surprised by the quality. I didn't see a sign out front but the had a nice hostess standing outside for people that were as confused as me. The staff was overly welcoming and made you feel like you were eating in their kitchen which is a nice touch. There were so many dishes by my favorite was the Anago (salt water eel). My least favorite was the noodle dish served at the end of the dinner. Everything came beautifully plated and looked looked less like food and more like art. Overall this is a great and unique experience in small dinning area (maybe 20 people) that is something you won't soon forget. I would caution that it is a date spot, and almost everyone had a date that included a birthday or anniversary. So if you go at it alone it will probably be a lonely experience. 9.8/10 read more

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We had the opportunity to dine with Chef Niki as the head chef and so glad we did! Our dining time was 6:30 and we got there right on the dot and just in time as they opened the doors. I heard they only had comic books at the front and it was true - don't bother looking for a sign! There were two parties of 6 that night and we were one of two couples. The couple next to us actually has been there before and were back for more! My husband doesn't care much for "sushi" but loved every bite. Chef Niki gives the regular "sushi" so much more flavor and flair. I would love to come back but at $150 per person, it would have to be a special occasion. If you are a picky eater, don't bother making a reservation. Omakase literally means "I'll leave it up to you." Don't disrespect the chef by snubbing the dishes. My hubs and I never ate uni before because, let's face it, it looks like baby poop.... but we sucked it up and actually glad we did. It was delish... although it's still probably not something we would order in the future. read more

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We booked reservation through Resy and scored the first seating for their soft opening. I love private omakase. It offers an intimate experience while enjoying the finest dish made by the chef right in front of you. Hidden Omakase is $150 per person with a $100 deposit when you book the reservation. They open their reservation 14 days in advance with 14 seats available for either 6:30pm or 9pm through Friday-Sunday. The place is definitely hidden since there isn't a sign at the front but look for a comic book store next to Tom Tom's coffee. The inside is spacious and set up like bar-style. Your seats are selected depending on your party size so the hostess will let you know. We were served with 14 courses that night comprised of foie gras, uni, wagyu beef, fresh sashimi, truffle, and etc. Chef Billy Kin prepared each course behind the plexi glass and explained what it were. Sake, wine, and water were served but you can also BYOB. There were three people helping Chef Billy served the food and drinks. I enjoyed almost every course and everything was nicely presented and delish. As it was their first omakase served to the public, there were a few hiccups with the service. Myself and my partner next to me were often missed when they were serving. It was mostly due to where we were sitting so we ended up getting our courses last, however, Chef Billy made up for it. Our dinner went passed 9pm and the next dinner guests already started showing up. Serving 14 people can be overwhelming so service was a bit slow. The music playing overhead was a bit too loud and we couldn't really hear Chef Billy talking. The only course I was not a fan of was the dessert. We had sake jello with lychees. I was hoping for a strong finish with the dessert course but it was underwhelming. Overall, there's room to improve as they serve more dinners in the future. I'm looking forward to coming back soon and hopefully, they will work out the kinks. read more

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I went to their collaboration event with Sweet Bribery. Everything was so delicious that I wish I had more servings! I loved the Bread Service ice cream; tasted just like fresh rosemary bread with olive oil! The Kinmedai was so tasty! Love that Thai fish sauce flavor! The Pho Braised Pork Belly was superb! It was a nice little lettuce wrap. I enjoyed the cotija cocktail. So fun! I would definitely recommend this restaurant and Sweet Bribery! read more

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What an experience! Super unique dinner. Great for a special occasion or for a splurge night out. The location is obviously not a secret so it's not truly a speak easy but there is no street sign or name outside hence the name "hidden omakase". The dark hidden outside is fun, the only way I found it was the comic books out front. BYOB with $20 corkage fee is the major downside. Decor inside is intimate and fun. You meet the chefs and see them slicing fresh seafood in front of you. The menu changes daily so a nice menu was printed at your seat for that day specifically The music playlist was also fun, it kept me humming all night long. The food was delicious!! I'd definitely recommend it for a fun night out. read more

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While I have brand loyalty to a certain hospitality group in Houston, and the market is saturated, I am pleased to have found another go-to spot for high-quality omakase. Hidden can be found through a non-descript door of the center that houses Burger Chan and Conservatory. Hidden is familial and customers are seated in a U-shape counter. The chefs and hosts are engaging and super friendly. Hidden is BYOB with a corking fee. We had an 18-course omakase. Dishes range from oyster, nigiri, crudo, handroll, cooked items, apps, and a dessert. It was difficult for me to decide what my favorites were... they were delicious in their own unique way. While one reviewer disapproved of the toppings such as truffle butter and chili garlic, I found them to be pleasing and didn't feel like the fish was overpowered by them. The fish were buttery, fresh and flavorful. Worth a visit. read more

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Chef billy from blackbird Izakaya, y'all give a round of applause! He's back, and ready to get the creative flow started! The staff at hidden omakase were great! The service was great with drinks, refill service was amazing. There's a lot of torching going on, as we wait behind the plexi glass in awe. Book your reservation through Resy! Lots of reservations are going fast! Expect to pay about $150/pp when doing omakase + gratuity. Currently on the top of the list for places to try! Enjoy y'all! read more

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Hidden Omakase was an EXPERIENCE. First, finding it is a journey. Make sure you get there right on time-- the door remains locked until your reservation time. They only have seating for 14 people I believe per reservation time. Each course is prepared right in the center in front of everyone. The chefs are all super nice, knowledgeable and skilled. Every dish was superb and before eating, the chef would explain a little bit about the dish. They get the best ingredients shipped in from all over, so their menu is never the same. I didn't get a photo of every dish because my phone died, but let me assure you, everything tasted as delicious as they looked! It is pricey, but if you want a splurge for a nice date night or treat for yourself, this is totally worth it. It's BYOB, so make sure to grab a bottle of wine or some sake before you arrive if you want a drink with dinner! It's hard to choose a favorite, but mine was the Akami or the Wagyu. read more

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Hands down the best sushi spot in Htown right now. Reservations are hard to score, but once you do - you are in for a treat. I am so proud of Chef Billy setting the stage and high standard of what delicious sushi should be, and letting Chef Nikki take over and doing equally as amazing as him. The place is located in the galleria area, and as per everyone's experience, the entrance to the restaurant is literally hidden and they only allow people in exactly at the designated reservation time. They will also start promptly serving everyone at the same time without further ado. Chef Nikki started us off with delicious oysters, a toast amuse bouche with jamon from Spain, uni mousse, and black caviar. Then three kinds of tuna (akami [lean], chutoro , and otoro). The balance of seasoning, the generous slice of fish, and the perfectly seasoned dark vinegary sushi(rice) almost had me in tears of joy. Hokkaido scallop with Hokkaido uni was a huge mouthful of happiness. The char and sweet flavour was amazing! The ebi was so fresh, that it was this delicate sweetness and was paired with its head that was deep fried and very much edible as a whole. Then the firefly squid from Japan was paired with squid ink sushi, and Thai chilli - and personally I prefer more spicy but that was a delicious bite. Followed by the cleanest and subtly funky sardine that had me oohing and ahing over the fatty fish. The delightfully refreshing razor clam, with enough seasoning made me want to eat 10 more of those. A5 wagyu is being done proper here. Generous slice that has been charred and topped with chimichurri, but not too much where it overpowers the main components. Also, the gunkan style foiegras was scrumptious. Not to mention the spaghetti served with Hokkaido uni. The saltiness was balanced out with the sweetness of the uni. Onto the dessert, we were served sticky rice with matcha custard, and drizzled with coconut cream milk table side. What I truly appreciated about the dessert was that it wasn't your typical -matcha everything, let's matcha powder the heck out of it - dessert. It was layered, and each component complimented one another instead of being overpowered. It's BYOL, and starting the the week of 15th, they will be charging a corkage fee of $20 for bottles 750 ML and up. We brought with us a nice bottle of sake, and hidden omakase provided the ice bucket, glasses and even poured us our drink several times throughout our dinner. They also served all patrons a few rounds of nigori sake. Overall, try it if you're lucky enough to get a reservation. Pricing range is $150 plus tax and gratuity per person. read more

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Norigami Pop Up!! Absolutely an amazing experience and delicious food. The fish was so fresh, the service was so great. I loved every moment of it. I order several starters such as crudo, lobster toast along with several sets. Everything is as top notch in flavor and freshness. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. It's an absolute must try!!!! Did I mention it's BYOB?? Can't get any better than this! I felt welcomed the moment I entered the door. I'm so picky about my sushi and I'm telling you each fish that I sampled was absolutely out of this world. So worth the hype, best hand roll place in Houston! read more

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Really great food. Summer menu was debuted tonight. Real hidden out of the way gem. Service was awesome. They explain the different flavors and even show you the fish. read more

Hidden Omakase - New summer menu. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Huge disappointment! Food: 3/5 Premium quality / unique fish from Japan. They try to showcase a variety of fish sourced from different regions of Japan. Unfortunately, some of the toppings such as " truffle butter" "chili garlic" overpower the taste of the fish. Also, they suggested we eat each piece right when it's served to taste it at the best temperature, yet, one of the nigiri required to be " torched" and there was only one torch available so the nigiri has been sitting there in front of us for a good five minutes before it can served. Service: 2/5 We went in for the 6:30 seating. The next seating is at 9pm. Toward the last 2 to three pieces we started feeling rushed 1. They started pouring larger and larger pours of alcohol we brought ( this is a BYOB restaurant) into our glasses 2. The check came out THE SAME TIME with the dessert. Yup. " Here's your last course, and here's your check" Other guests noticed it too and asked if they have another group coming in, that's how we found out we were being kicked out so they can get ready for the next seating. In the end, we were not able to finish the wine we brought, plus they TURNED ON THE LIGHTS " Ladies and gentlemen, party time over! Club Hidden is now closed let's go let's go" It is uncommon for omakase restaurants to serve two groups per night but I have never felt so rushed, highly recommend they work on better time management. Ambiance: 2/5 For the same reason above. I went there expecting a omakase dining experience not a night club read more

I originally booked a reservation for two for Valentine's Day but it was canceled due to the arctic blast. A representative contacted me and I was able to reschedule for February 21st @ 6:30 pm. The restaurant is located at the shopping strip where club Roxy used to be. It faces the street and there is no sign, only suit number 102. (VERY TRICKERY) The front of the restaurant has comic books displayed in the windows. The doors open exactly at 6:30 pm and we were greeted and told where to sit. There was only 14 seats and they were all taken. Right when we walked in you can smell a strong fish odor. Had me a little worried hehe. We had 14 courses, including tres leches at the end. Everything was mainly raw fish and cooked squid/octopus. My favorite course is the egg, baby squid, lobster uni crostini and everything toro. I do not remember the names or description because there was not a menu listing the items. Which would have been helpful. Also, I was not informed about the BYOB but luckily they offered sake, wine, and hot tea that is complimentary. But I also was not informed it was complimentary. Hidden Omakase has great potential and is one of a kind in the GOOD LUCK!! read more

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Great experience! Chef's were very interactive and fun! BYOW! Fresh fish! Delicious!! read more

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5/5 stars. We enjoyed a delightful 15-course omakase at this restaurant during the 9 PM dinner service. Fortunately, it turned out to be a smaller group, just five people, creating an intimate setting that felt like having a private chef. Chef Marcos made us feel at home - he was friendly, informative, and willingly explained the different varieties of fish, the cuts, and the preparation methods for many of the dishes. Even at the end of the service, he took extra time to show us the dry aging process of the tuna we had that day. Highly recommend this place; it definitely is worth the money. We left full of food and information. read more

Hidden Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ok y'all. Listen up... I had a really hard time justifying spending $175 pp on omakase, and tried to cancel for multiple reasons (excuses), but omg,.. it was worth every penny! From the service, to the presentation, to the quality of food, it was amaze f'in balls. From the time you arrive, you feel like you're part of some exclusive, special event. Speaking of hidden, if you don't know where you're going, it's a bit hard to find. Anyway, there are only 2 time slots per night, so be prepared to get in line 10-15 minutes prior to your reservation because the door only opens once (jk - maybe they'll still let you in if you're a few minutes late). Point is, you should be on time because you don't want to miss any part of this experience. I have to say that I am so proud of Chef Niki Vongthong, a near and dear friend, for putting together such a unique menu, combining things she learned over her 2 decades of restaurant experience here and overseas. All the special touches, be it a technique or ingredient, complement the sushi and is not at all overpowering. I'm not an adventurous person when it comes to food, so I thought I'd have to ask for substitutes or modifications (which they don't do), but I ate EVERYthing and enjoyed every single bite. The best part was that I left full and didn't have to head to Whataburger, like I usually do. lol If you have a special occasion coming up, go. You could almost die happy after that meal. read more

*Disclosure: this review is for the NORIGAMI pop-up events exclusively!* As of writing this review, Norigami sits as a pop-up concept that runs once a month in the space which houses Hidden Omakase. Please note, that the pop-up only occurs on a handful of days per month, and features a different selection & experience than the usual omakase setting that occupies the remainder of the days. Norigami reservations are coveted and can only be tracked through their social media accounts- chiefly Instagram. It is suggested that you follow their IG account as they will announce when reservations for the month will open and jump on it, since reservations are generally snatched up within 48 hours of announcement. The space features a 360 degree sushi bar with roughly 14 seats, so the reservation felt like a real intimate & exclusive experience. We went with the Scallop Crudo and Steak & Eggs for starters. The freshness of the crudo along with richness of the wagyu steak worked well together to wet the appetite. On to the stars of the show: hand rolls. Out of all the handrolls tried, the most memorable to me were the scallop and uni selections. The fish quality here is truly phenomenal. We tried every specialty roll, and the only complaint was that the "Ménage Fioe Gras" had too many flavors going on! Loved our visit so much that I plan to come back sometime for the full Hidden Omakase experience! read more

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This place is special. We always have a great time here. It's byob or just any alcohol. Corking fee $20 is a steal. The food is amazing. Each selection is out of this world. read more

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Phenomenal!! Me & my best friend decided to try something new & this place blew our mind! A true culinary experience . The Atmosphere was nice , intimate & very eclectic. Chef Marco was very informative, funny & professional! It is worth every penny!! read more

Hidden Omakase - The lobster toast (on a la cart menu) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had the pleasure of dining here on Valentine's Day and had a phenomenal time. There was nothing cookie cutter about the experience. The chefs are interactive, the owner supports her staff, and there was a unique personal touch that you really don't find many other places. Everything from the selection of fish to the complementary champagne, roses for the ladies, and shots we shared with the staff made our Valentine's Day special. The personal touch felt genuine like each member of the staff cared and not like they're just paid to be nice. They care about the food they serve and they know their trade. We enjoyed great conversation, stories, food, drink, and laughs. Thanks again for what y'all do! read more

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This place I DEFINITELY worth it... the food is AMAZING if you really like sushi... you have to come here read more

Hidden Omakase - AMAZING FOOD!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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An experience worth having. I love omakase because you get to see and taste the creative "behind the scenes" work the chefs create. Every dish is very well thought out from plating and presentation. They serve non traditional dishes such as bolognese noodles with wagyu or crispy crab with aioli. It's an experience. All chefs including the servers all play their part in making this enjoyable. It's worth your $175 read more

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What can I say, that hasn't already been said, about this incredible omakase experience? Let's start from the beginning... Hidden Omakase is true to it's name. The store front features a lined comic book window next to Tom N Tom's Coffee, with not even a sliver for you to peek inside. The secretness of it all, paired with the fact that reservations are pretty darn hard to book, elicits a feel of exclusivity. Once you do get onto that ever so short list (I woke up at midnight two weeks prior to my desired reservation date, refreshed Resy, made an appointment and saw that all 20 spots were taken at exactly 12:04am), you walk into almost a little box of a restaurant. Two opposing walls are drenched in colorful, beautiful and yet simple artwork while the other two walls are painted a solid black. The light pink bar stools seats accompanied with the quartz white marbled countertops makes the restaurant both aesthetically pleasing and chic. You're seated by how early you get here - so get here early! We came around 20 minutes early and were the first ones to be seated, and in my opinion, had the best seats in the house. We were sat right in front of where the chefs prepared all the nigiri. You want to be sitting here to get that omakase experience. Diving in to the food. Oh the food. Easily, hands down a 10/10. Afraid I'll turn this review into a novel, my 3 favorite pieces of the 15 course meal were what I'd like to call the Trifecta. If for any reason I did not feel like this omakase was worth it at this point, my mind changed after Chef Nicki presented us with the Trifecta. Towards the very end of the meal, just when you don't think life can get any better (because ALL the pieces of nigiri were over the top amazing), it gets better. It's like when you're at an Ariana Grande concert and the encore is Britney, and then her encore is Beyonce, and then her encore is Whitney. In the span of maybe 20 minutes, we were hit with 3 of the best foods to ever have crossed my mouth: - Sakura wood smoked Otoro, 9 days aged - A5 Wagyu from Gifu, topped with wagyu fat crumbles and shio oil - Moulard duck topped with a fried chicken skin and foie gras These over the top decadent bites were almost worth the price tag alone. The true explosion of flavors were unique and left you craving more. Good thing they let you order a la carte along with the omakase menu. The only thing keeping this place from being a 5 star is the actual omakase experience itself. I wish that the chefs put more emphasis on showing us how they create the masterpieces and go into further detail on all the flavor profiles. My only other omakase experience had the chef making each nigiri one by one and diving into deep detail on all the food served. Overall, highly recommend you give Chef Nikki and her crew a try on a special occasion. Treating yourself never tasted so good. read more

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First time dining in, I came with my boyfriend and we had an amazing experience! We enjoyed the food, vibes, and staff. Second time was just as enjoyable. I can't wait to come back! If you'd like to enjoy your meal with a few drinks, it is BYOB. The interior and chairs are cute. I dig the presentation of the omakase. Thank you Nikki and staff for the amazing experiences I had so far read more

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Best food experience I've had to date, though that also makes sense as it is the most expensive I've had to date by far. Lovely experience with a super friendly and caring team. Water was always being filled up and the food tasted amazing. Loved that there were so many different courses to try and my favourite few are what I attached in the photos. To me, this is a once in a forever experience that I enjoyed having but won't be doing again anytime soon. read more

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So I was very lucky to get reservations pretty quick! Since I heard it takes about a few weeks to get a spot. When we first drove up we couldn't quite find the restaurant because it didn't have a sign. Then I thought to myself, "Hidden" lol. So I posted a photo of the front view below. We walked in and I just loved the decor inside. Also they were playing old school hiphop which I fell in love with. Brought me back to the 90's I must say I was really impressed and couldn't wait to try out the food. This place is byob. Bring whatever you want liquor or beer but they charge you 20$ per bottle "liquor" not sure how they charge for beer. Which is pretty nice if you enjoy drinking while eating. I have to admit everything here was good! Nothing to complain about. Everything was served fresh and the staff was very very friendly. They always checked up to see if you needed anything. Explained everything that was on the menu and answered every single question of ours. Very humbling experience just simply amazing! I highly recommend this place. read more

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My fiancé and I went here last week for our anniversary and we had an amazing time. The service was top notch and everyone was so friendly. The sushi was like nothing we have tasted before. We loved every bite and ordered a few items after as well but let me tell you, you will leave full. They play 90s rap and the vibe inside is so chill. We loved every minute of it. read more

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Wow! Went here on a date night with my bf and I loved it! The vibe is great, they played 90's hip hop music. The music is loud enough to enjoy but low enough for you to hear the chefs describe the menu. It is an intimate setting and group as you sit in pairs and in a u shaped placement to view the chefs in the center as they work on the next dish. Each dish was delicious and they allow BYOB so it was nice to bring our own selection of wine. We went on a Friday night and you do need a reservation. read more

I read the reviews and was really excited to finally get great sushi in Houston. I did my research and it seemed like Hidden Omakase was the best option. I was dissatisfied. 1. Omakase menu had items I did not like. Why was mackerel fish served twice? Yes, they were served differently but both times were not great. 2. Omakase did not include uni, oyster, ikura. Almost all items were a slice of very strong odor fish. I love omakase where I can have some nigiri, some sashimi, but also other unique items like monk fish or raw oyster with caviar. I think strong fish taste nigiris are not what most people like and if needed should be served once. We had 4 items like that. 3. I did like that you can bring your own wine. 4. A shot given complimentary was a nice touch 5. It would have been more fun to allow guests to interact. Ask more questions and give opportunities for the guests to enjoy the experience together. 6. I felt a little rushed. 7. Many fine dining restaurants I have visited sends a small something with the guests. French Laundry sends granola and chocolates. Manresa sends chocolates. It would have been nice to receive Japanese mochi or candy as a goodbye gift. I feel like this place lacked customer service. 8. They also open door right on time. It's Houston in July. They should let guests in, pour a glass of champagne and mingle. It was so hot standing outside. I was really excited to find a great omakase place. I was hoping that I can return often. I guess back to the drawing board. read more

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This review is solely for Norigami their "pop up restaurant" handrolls that offer once a month that usually on Monday and Tuesday. Similar to HO but just crudo and handrolls. Still cool experience. We tried almost everything on menu. Everything was delicious and fresh. 4/5 read more

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Always an amazing experience, the new spring menu is to die for! Going during the week is less people and makes it even more intimate

I have been here like 7 times now and I love every time I go. The chefs makes me feel welcomed and when the head chef remembers me, it always makes me feel happy. I love the food, everything is well thought out and each taste is unique to me. I also love the vibes as well. The music is catchy. I have been to a lot of omakases in houston and I love it so much. The price is expensive but after going to Soto this is cheaper. read more