What an exquisite experience! Hidden Omakase lives up to the hype. At a starting price of $300 for two seats (with a $100 deposite per person), this can be considered to be a very generous price point considering each piece on it's own would probably average above $10. Chef Niki (head chef) and Billy Kin share a little bit of their world with us. I'm somewhat familiar with the Manga displayed outside what many have mistakenly identified as "a comic book store." You would not be able to find titles written by Yuu Watase (Ayashi no Ceres, Fushigi Yuugi) or random titles such as "Oni" (Konoko) in these stores. I'm guessing these are titles compiled by the owners of some of their favorite titles. Very nostalgic for me and definitely a conversation piece I'd like to explore when I return. Upon entering, the place just screams modern elements. I love the square shapes of everything and well organized area. The chefs continue their generosity by supplying birthday shots and other toasts for their guests throughout the night. All food is prepared right in front of you--I gladly watch in silence. Plates are wiped clean in-between pieces and plenty of ginger is supplied. You bet I'm cleansing my palate after every bite. This place is a masterpiece of an omakase and I'm just so honored I get to be part of such a bold concept. You'll find more details over each individual dish on my provided photographs but I'll go ahead and just rehash some of my thoughts here: 1.) Otoro - probably my favorite piece of the night. Fatty tuna is good tuna--no--GREAT tuna, and balance is overrated. 2.) Ora King Salmon - a wonderful balance of citrus elements with a few slices of salmon sashimi. I'm convinced this is the best way to eat salmon (besides lox bagels... God, they're good.) 3.) Amadai - innovative, delicious, and deconstructed play on what I believe is Tom kha soup. Slightly confusing on how to eat it, but I won't mess up on round 2 (if it ever happens again). 4.) A5 wagyu nigiri - chimichurri sauce on top was a nice addition which gave it some tart and complimented the umami-ness of it all. 5.) Call me crazy, but I wasn't a big fan of the foie Gras and chicken skin nigiri. Maybe I had a bad piece, but it was definitely underwhelming in comparison to pieces from another great sushi restaurant I love. In order to score a seat here, you can find more details on Resy. Reservations will be hard to come by and it is BYOB (with a corkage fee). read more

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Timely and professional service. BYOB beverages. Creative dishes. Only small complaint is that you are shuffled in and out on a tight schedule so there's not much chance to enjoy yourself after the dining service. Overall a great experience though. read more

Chef Nikki did a wonderful job in welcoming all of her guests. We had a wait time of 10 to 20 minutes even though we had a reservation. I love the intimate dining experience. I love the preparation in front of you, I love how clean and precise they are when explaining the entree. I've had many omakase in Houston, this may be one of my favorites! I'm happy to hear that they change their menu quite frequently so guests can come and enjoy new items for the next experience. From my memory, my top favorites were the oyster, both toros, wagyu, and the foie gras. There was a nice balance of flavors for each of these, and all of these were available to order a la carte. The pasta entree, crudo, deep red fish fell a little short, but I like the different flavors they tried to play with when creating these. Per person, it's about $150. Very exclusive, difficult to get reservations, but I understand why now. Thanks to chef Nikki, I'll be coming back again soon! read more

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Amazing experience!! Amazing food and great atmosphere!! I can't wait to go back! I love sushi and I was overwhelmingly impressed!!!

Hidden Omakase tries really hard, but they don't hit the mark of a organized omakase experience. The food, while somewhat tasty, wasn't worth the hype trying to score a reservation here or the price tag. Food was going out at different times, the music was loud and you couldn't hear the description of the course in front of you or the people beside you, it felt rushed and kind of like an assembly line. The elegance of the whole process was definitely missing. For $150pp, you would expect a beautiful presentation of each course, but they literally slapped on a piece of nigiri on the same plate over and over again. I would say 5/13 courses were served on a different plate. The ambiance is nice and we got the center table which allowed us to minimally interact with the chefs. Overall, it's okay for a one time experience, but I wouldn't go back or get too caught up in the hype. read more

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This is my opinion, but they don't seem to know much about Omakase. I made a reservation for 9 o'clock, but I even waited outside for more than 5 minutes because I opened the door late. And flies and fruit flies were flying around. Someone had to put a napkin on a wine glass. Isn't hygiene the most important thing in dealing with raw food? And it's crowded because there are so many people. It seems that the roles of the employees were not divided accurately. The food was not explained properly. And I don't think the size and quality of the ingredients are that good compared to the price. The food was served and stopped for a long time, so everyone couldn't use their cell phones or concentrate. However it was not an atmosphere where we could enjoy and talk. I don't think Omakase is a light atmosphere. I couldn't concentrate at all. read more

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I injured my finger on the way there and asked them for one single bandaid and they gave me multiple bandaids and alcohol wipes!! so kind :-) They started off the dining experience with a sake toast. I wish they had alternative to sake though since I don't really consume alcohol. We had another toast halfway too. The most memorable dishes for me was the egg custard, wagyu & akagai. The egg custard tastes best when you get a bit of custard with anchovies and like 2 ikura. This was the first time I ever had A5 wagyu and it was so delicious, it literally just melts in your mouth. The akagai had the most interesting texture (that I liked), it was crunchy lowkey. I did not like the oyster shot, it tasted like nothing to me. I also did not like the ebi, for me it's more of a texture thing, feels very slimy in your mouth. All the staff were super kind and attentive and cultivated a very welcoming environment. I was pretty full after the 15 courses (might differ for others). I think the wait time between the each serving made me more full than I usually get. read more

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I've been waiting too long for this! Heard of Hidden Omakase when they first opened but h they're always fully booked!! Not until last week did I snag 2 seats by accident by just checking on Resy for fun! Too lucky!! Haha. Hidden Omakase charged $150/ each person and you have to deposit $100 beforehand FYI. Anyways, my bf and I got us a reservation for 2 @ 9pm Sunday. We received a warm welcome, got to our seat with warm towel ready on the table. Everyone was getting ready, entered chef Billy. He has his own character haha everyone loved him and his jokes! He is a chill, awesome chef, took care of each every one of his customers. I would not reveal too much cuz you gotta be there to enjoy the moment!! There were 2-3 more people helped him served us and a waitress. Everyone was super nice, beyond wonderful. Absolutely amazing! Food: we were served 12-13 courses during our dinner time. I couldn't tell exactly because chef Billy gifted everyone extra special dishes. So be prepare to impress him to get extra food LOL Every dish has its own uniqueness: European flat oysters, fatty tuna, Hokkaido scallops and uni, Siberian caviars, Wagyu Beef, etc. Words cannot describe how flavorful and fresh, rich, creamy, every yummy adjectives I could find !! Lol I was specifically there for the Hokkaido uni and the wagyu beef! Not disappointed AT ALL!! Will forever holds a special place in my little heart LMAO!! Uni melted in your mouth once touched. You could literally taste how fresh it is! I love the sweetness Hokkaido uni brings, not sugar sweet but ocean sweet Iykwim. Wagyu beef was absolutely mouthwatering! The sauce was too good to be true haha it was Japanese honey mustard sauce but chef Billy was joking it was Chick-Fil-A's lolll Also honorable mention: razor clams! What a surprise! I LOVE razor clams and was so shocked they actually had this (cuz everytime I go anywhere claiming to sell razor clams, they ran out,saying it's not in season) but regardless, the dish was on point! Seasoning is perf!! The only thing I would feel "ummmm maybe nah" about is the dessert. It was tres leches cake. Overly sweet for me, I couldn't finish the whole slice. To sum up: it was a pleasure dining at Hidden Omakase and got taken care of by the most wonderful team. Their personality alone would make me wanna come back and just chill, enjoy the whole experience whether the food is good or not. But in this case, food is *chef kiss* so it's a Win Win! Yay!! read more

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On a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult is it to get the COVID vaccine?...I'd say a 2. How difficult is it to get a reservation to Hidden Omakase??? I'd say a 9! After weeks of checking Resy in order to book a reservation, I finally scored! I have never paid up front to secure a reservation, but here I was putting a deposit of $200 down at lightening speed to ensure I would have a seat at the table on February 12th. Do I have regrets?? Absolutely NOT! Hidden Omakase lives up to its name. We actually drove past it in the shopping center and had to double check the suite number. There is no sign posted. The windows are tinted and dark so it is easy to miss. Our reservation was at 6:30, and doors are locked up to the second. There are only 14 seats, and looking at the other 12 people who we were sharing our evening with I was so tempted to congratulate them because I knew each one of us pressed refresh multiple times to make this reservation happen! The restaurant is extremely clean and simple in design, but thoughtful in terms of spacing and precautions. You want to ensure you arrive on time. Everyone is served the same dish at the same time; so if you're late, they will start without you. There is no menu. It is a true omakase experience, and you have no idea what will be served, but each item is beautifully prepared. I absolutely love otoro, and Chef Billy Kin made sure we were served a decent amount of this delicious cut of fish. The uni was also fantastic! We watched and smelled as our foie gras was seared, and had wagyu nigiri prepared. There is a nice garnish on every item--from caviar, to black truffle, to quail eggs, to gold flakes, to edible flowers. The fish is incredibly fresh and the sushi rice is prepared well. I ate items I normally don't eat raw including oysters and shrimp. I wasn't about to turn away a single dish, and I'm glad I didn't because both of these raw dishes were great and much better than I have allowed myself to believe. The chawanmushi is one of the best I've had. It had a nice smoky flavor to it. For dessert we were served a red velvet tres leches for Valentine's Day, and the evening ended with a celebration of Lunar New Year! We had a fantastic time, and hope to be back soon! read more

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**This review is for the Norigami pop-up held at Hidden Omakase** Had dinner last night at Norigami and it was incredible! I ordered Norgasm, which was a selection of hand rolls (Yellowtail, Toro, Salmon, Scallop, and Crab). Additionally, I ordered a Spicy Scallop and Supreme from the individual hand roll section. The atmosphere was so fun and chill. We were listening to hip hop, the chefs were sharing saki shots with everyone, and by the end of the night all of the patrons were friends. Sushi is such an experience, and Norigami did a fabulous job facilitating and executing said experience. The food was incredible. 10/10. I loved every single bite more than the one before. I think my favorites were the spicy scallop and the toro. The supreme would round out my top three. Make the reservation, you won't regret it! read more

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---Dearest Reader, I write with full belly and heavy heart. It was 2 score ago that I last had the pleasure to indulge at the very Hidden Omakase. How I long to return. This is hands down one of (if not) the most amazing dining experiences you can find in Houston food scene. From the personal dining experience to the hidden location (look for the comic book store), I'm not sure how much better it gets...oh wait, other than the food. Food was an 11/10, I'd go in to great detail on every item but there is no point...Chef Billy is not going to put anything on your plate that won't wow you. This is truly a hidden gem. I look forward to returning as soon as possible. ---Until then. read more

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Not impressed for the cost. We went in very excited for this. Our disappointment started with our "chef" who was so new he wasn't qualified to cut fish. At a sushi restaurant. And continued with a stream of nigiri that was fairly boring. We weren't offered any info about the fish, it's origin, the aging process, or any other "show" part of an experience like this. Overall we won't go back. read more

Best experience and best sushi I have ever had. It took me a little over a month to finally get a reservation (especially since I was adamant about a 6:30 pm seating vs 9 pm) but it was worth the wait. The service, the ambience, the 90s rap music playing and the overall vibe of the place was awesome. It was neat to experience such delicious, unique food with a room of strangers who were all there with the same intent. The servers/chefs walked around to gain feedback and opinions after each course - such a neat and personal touch - and it's nice you have the option to make friends with your "neighbors" if you please. The price tag is worth it, the wait is worth it - just go in with an open mind and be willing to try whatever they set in front of you. Stay consistent in trying to get a reservation and it'll happen eventually! I'll be dreaming about this meal for the rest of my life. read more

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Great first hidden experience. The chefs were very knowledgeable and made sure to explain every little detail. Food was entirely delicious, great flavors. I loved the design of the restaurant itself, it felt very open and yet together. Ordered a few a la carte at the end that ended up being pricier than expected but hey the food was delicious so it only hurts after. read more

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My first experience at Hidden was a good one. The courses were a wide variety so that was good and it's BYOB for a small cork fee so that's a plus. read more

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My first experience at Hidden and I enjoyed it. There are no store front signs so it may seem hidden, but look for the comic books in the window next to Tom n Toms Coffee. Plenty of free parking out front. The service was great and cuts of fish food. Compared to other omakases, the chefs at Hidden had more interaction with guests which I enjoyed. Seats 20 guests total. I recommend. read more

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Hidden Omakase Shima Aji (striped jack) delicious complex flavor. Smoky taste evolves throughout the bite. Torigai- Korea, wagyu fat- just blissful. The wag yu fat mixed with the sweet sticky rice tucked under the fish was delicious. Chutoro- Whooooo doggy that was good!! Pure creamy tenderly deliciousness, with a little tiny wasabi on top Otoro/ Uni- where have you been all my life? The fattiest part of the blue fin tuna, so delicious it ain't even funny.. like having a sea protein creme chantillí lol.. God, they've perfected the crumb. With flame torched A5 wagyu bits.. Modular's Duck- sushi slice of warm, fatty duck, topped with a chunk of semi sweet foie gras, and a shaving of fried chicken skin.... BAAAAAAANGIINNN! Hotoro ika- Japanese firefly squid ..in some squid ink pasta with a green peppercorn topping to make it slightly spicy. Very well balanced dish, the squid was deep fried in a spicy coating and had melted inside! Repeat of sawara- Spanish King Mackerel Anyone know a specialty purveyor that can get me all these high end fishies to eat at home?? There is so much intention put into this food. You can't decide on what's the best piece because they're all so good! read more

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It's BYOB!! Amazing experience! The chefs were so amazing, there was hardly any wait times between dishes, and everything was beautifully prepared. It was beautiful and so delicious. I wanted to lick the bowl after the noodles but managed to contain myself. *Oyster - 5/5 *Hiramasa - 5/5 *Alfonsino Ji-Kinmedai - 5/5 *Sawara - 5/5 *Ora King Salmon - 5/5 *Akami - 5/5 *Chutoro - 6/5 *Otoro - 6/5 *Kohada - 2/5 (just too fishy for me) *Amadai - 5/5 *Hida A5 Wagyu - 10/5 AMAZING def favorite *Foie Gras - 5/5 *Handroll - 5/5 *Sompla Pasta - 5/5 loved the spicy kick *Matcha Custard - 5/5 We will definitely be back. read more

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Definitely a cool experience! The shopping center it's located in is a bit forgotten, so it was extra hard to figure out where the entrance was, because most leasing spaces are vacant, and there is no indication of where this place is, of course, because it's... HIDDEN. The vibe is dark and cool inside, with seating for only about 20 people in a U-shaped table around the chefs plating our bites. The sushi itself was great, but for some reason, it didn't absolutely blow me away. I don't even really remember any particular bites. Most of them were basic sushi pieces with fresh fish and delicious rice. I was satiated with my full by the end. They serve the most amazing sake at the beginning and again toward the middle/end of the meal, so I dare say that was my favorite! However, they don't serve alcohol technically, so I couldn't order more. All in all, I'm glad I tried it, but for the steep price, I'd much rather go elsewhere on a regular basis. read more

Hidden Omakase has just started offering lunch hours Thursday - Saturday 11am - 3pm. We tried it today for the first time, and everything was delicious and super fresh. We learned that the menu (dinner and lunch) is now seasonal, and changes every three months. Especially loved the sunomono (perfectly balanced flavors), salmon crudo (light and citrusy), pork belly hand roll, and kanpachi nigiri. Staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and friendly. Seating is arranged in a u-shape around a prep area, so you can watch as everything is prepared and the staff is happy to answer questions. Highly recommended. read more

The staff was friendly and overall we had great experience. The food was great with the exception of 2 items I couldn't really taste because the wasabi overpowered everything else on those bites. Maybe it's an acquired taste I've yet to acquire. The portions were also very small for the price ($175 per person). On a positive note, the salt water eel and the otoro were AMAZING! Another thing worth mentioning is that this place is BYOB with a $20 corkage fee for any bottle 720ml or more. I believe the only alcoholic beverage they offer is sake. read more

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We had some family from out of town and I've been wanting to try hidden Omakase for quite a while. It was an expertly curated taste progression through each bite. The meal ended with a toasted rice ice cream that was outta control! read more

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Me and a group of 5 friends thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and submerged ourselves in the experience. The food was amazing as was the service. Some of the plates were sublime and beyond (Wagyu and the Bolognese dishes...omg). The chef (s) we're so focused and kept the meal flowing and each course was well laid out. My only complaint was the $20 corking fee. They hit us up for $120 PLUS service charge to uncork...come on man! It's already pricey to and difficult to get in and it shouldn't be about the money. If I could afford it, I'd hit this place once every month or two. This is simply a place where the experience must be better than the money given to have it. One thing that could help is more background on each plate and the inspiration behind it. I say go and submerge yourself. There is no doubt the food is delicious. The question is what's the trade off.... read more

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Amazing treat to be here. The food are fresh and fantastic. The chief and everything here are just above and beyond. Highly recommend and make sure be on time to your appointment. Others wise everyone will have to wait for you to arrive read more

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Beautiful space. Clean, modern, simple. Socially distant seating. Masks worn by the staff and felt safe the entire meal. What a beautiful, unique dining experience! Houston has been dying for this kind of culinary adventure! Uni, waygu, the obvious tuna appearance, perfectly plated bites... alll creating a well-balance, well-worth-it experience! Get a seat.. IF YOU CAN! CHECK OUT RESY. CHECK THEM OUT ON INSTA --get in where you fit in! read more

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Food: fresh, creative, and tasty! Each dish has a unique and amazing flavor profile. Service: top-notch. Personable, friendly, and professional. Ambiance: basic car with a limit of 22 per seating. It's clean, simple, and classy. Value: is what you would expect for high-level omakase, around $200 per person, before drinks and add-ons, but including dessert. read more

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Best meal I've ever had in my life. I flew in from Denver to try this place. Service is absolutely amazing and top notch. Chefs were very inclusive in all the processes and explaining things to you. They even welcomed me upon arrival knowing I traveled in. Dining area is very nice and welcoming. Art on the walls are amazing. Ordered some A La Carte items on top of the omakase. Will be back. read more

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Probably the best meal I've had. Hidden Omakase was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top notch. All the staff were very attentive and you could tell they enjoyed talking to you about the courses and your experience. I got a couple things off the a la carte menu and they were good, but next time I'll just repeat some of the courses instead bc they were so delicious. read more

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First (full) dinner as a married couple that we got in six days before the wedding but the word from our dinner neighbors is people have been trying to get in for six weeks to get a spot. We were lucky to get our spot and it felt a little like fate not to mention my constant checking for an open spot. From the famed uni pasta that used to be at Blackbird to delicious nigiri with stacks of foie gras, and wagyu beef to the mix of tried and true traditional Japanese cooking combined with a modern flair, our experience was incredible. Thank you Chef Billy and team for your delicious artwork. We are forever grateful to have celebrated our first dinner with you all! read more

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Service was good but the food was not the greatest. The portions were tiny as if was for ANTS. The slices of sushi were super thin. Some of y'all have never ate good sushi and it really shows. This place is definitely over hyped. For $175 per person, you would expect more but this was the most mid meal EVER. The sushi was super thin and the presentation was just plain, nothing special or extraordinary. For the price we paid, we expected something more than just an ordinary piece. Nothing was extravagant or seemed like it was special. The spaghetti wanna be dish was disgusting and we could barely finish it. What is that even suppose to be? It was NOT appetizing nor tasted good. There was no thought or effort put into these courses. Most of my reviews are pretty straight forward but now that I'm paying THIS MUCH, OFC IM HELLA PISSED. It's just a piece of sushi you can get anywhere, I am so disappointed with the quality of sushi. The soft shell crab was just all breading and you could not taste any crab. 2 out of 15 dishes were tolerable. The quality does not match the price. Don't bother with this place. read more

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Awesome experience. BYOB is excellent. It's a very mass production omakase experience. Great for conversing among yourselves vs. an intimate meal with the chef. read more

We have dined at Hidden Omakase and various pop-ups there. It has always been worth it! On Tuesday, we went for Norigami. Wow! Ever single bite was incredible, and it just got better and better. Sushi with a glass of champagne is my happy place, and with these Hermès plates?! I die. read more

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Great experience enjoyed watching Chef Jimmy Kieu and his band of chef work their magic and prepare a delicious and wonderful experience for the patrons. It's a rotating omakase menu with a few additional Al a carte if you so choose. Intimate environment. You have to be there on time as they are punctual, seating and serving food begins very quickly, it's a rapid 30 minute experience that keeps you wanting to come back for more. bar seating only. They do have some cocktails however, I recommend you bringing your own drink ( it's bring your own liquor) they will chill and serve the liquor to you but keep in mind. Anything that's above 720 ML's will have a capping fee of $20 but reasonable especially if you have a large group that is being served the alcohol. The Price of the meal is extremely reasonable particularly for the quality and experience. Definitely a must go and we will be returning. Great date option and or small group event if your able to secure the seats. read more

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I wish I could have my $175x2 back. This place is a joke. If you have dined at a Michelin star restaurant you will be severely disappointed. A chef's tasting should have each dish eloquently presented, highlighting the nuances of each. The chef actually "yelled" at all of us the dishes as they were laid out, then disappeared somewhere in the middle of the tasting. The wagyu and the duck were outstanding. Near the end, we watched them serve the al a carte items to the other guests while we sat their waiting for the final course. If you are paying this amount, the meal should be customized to your experience, not yours to the entire group. Go to Uchi. Go to MF Sushi. Don't waste your time (or money) with this gimmick. Oh..and we had to get food after because for $175 here you could maybe satisfy the appetite of a 6 year old child. read more

WOW!!!! This was our first time and everything was incredible! The staff couldn't of been nicer or more attentive! It was a truly top notch and memorable experience! We can't wait to come back! It's hard to say what was the best because it was all so well done, but top 3 would probably be the Shiro Ika, Emperor Bream & the A5 Wagyu. From the a la carte, I'd have to say the foie gras, special hand roll and duck larb hand roll. read more

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Had the pleasure of trying out the Norigami in Hidden Omakase pop up last night! My favorite would have to be the supreme roll! read more

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Just my personal experience but it was $175 a person for the pictures below. The staff was kind and provided excellent service but the fish was underwhelming and nothing note worthy. Dessert was homemade vanilla ice cream and we ordered lobster toast which was basically mayonnaise and lobster on top of a cracker. read more

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Awesome experience last night... loved the intimate experience and Billy's creative combinations. Made it in on the first night of their soft opening and it didn't disappoint. Omakase with super fresh ingredients pulled together with creative bursts of flavor. Favorites included The A5 Wagyu with a hint of lime, and sweet ebi with a monkfish(?) pate, egg custard, and more. Great talking to Billy Kin as he prepared the courses about the food as well as his family history of chefs. 2 servers who were attentive and provided top notch service. Note: they don't have their liquor license yet so BYOB or enjoy the complementary wines and sake. The house sake was the bomb - their own combination - And the wine is quality. Also, no sign outside so look for the comic books in the window. read more

I've been wanting to have the perfect omakase experience and this is it!! It is worth it and so much more!! The chef tasting selections were amazing; sensual, delightful, flavorful, aromatic, palatably pleasing, and overall the most amazing Japanese dining experience that I've had in Houston. read more

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Took my husband here for his birthday with very high expectations and I'm sad to say we were truly disappointed. This was by no means worth the $400 price point. We started about 30 minutes late. The food was good. Nothing terribly wrong, but nothing terribly right, which for a place that refers to itself as an omakase--where the experience should be intimate, personalized, attentive, and thoughtful--was very much a miss. The first half of the menu was marked by *very* small (I get it's a tasting, but this was another level) non-traditional sushi and plates with a lot of pickled fish, torching, and garlic. Good? Sure. The best dishes were the wagyu and the duck which were delicious, but cold (I don't think intentionally, but I let it pass as they were also served sushi style). My uni pasta at the end however was not hot, not even warm, but quite literally COLD. Why am I paying to eat cold pasta? At that moment I felt really let down. It's truly disheartening to drop $400 on something that feels so far from the "exclusive" elevated experience you think you are receiving. And why cold? The explanation is right in front of you. They prepare most of it in front of you in an open kitchen, bringing out the just-cooked beef or just-boiled pasta to plate up and serve to you. The problem is they prepare all 20 first before serving it and then explain the dish to you, which although appreciated, only adds more time in which the item is getting cold before your eyes. (It didn't help that the room itself was very cold too.) After the dinner service, anyone who had ordered anything extra "a la carte" was served first while the rest of us waited 30+ minutes to get our dessert. The dessert at the end was kakigori (shaved ice with a scoop of ice cream at the bottom), again, "good", but so incredibly underwhelming for this price point. As it was my husband's birthday, the chef came around to offer us a second dessert, I thought "wow this is so nice!" but it turns out they had two extra of the same shaved ice (a couple of people had left early) and wanted to give it to us. We politely declined. All in all, we were quite disappointed. I have lived in NYC and LA, traveled all over, and had the privilege of trying many tasting menus, Michelin-rated restaurants, etc...all this to say that I don't mind and rather enjoy spending my hard-earned money to celebrate milestones, eat well, and have a good time. This unfortunately was not that. And for what people are paying, it should be a lot more. I hope they will continue learning and improving for their customers -- I do think there is talent and potential there, but it didn't feel like it was quite there yet. read more