Hokkaido has been one of my favorite spots in Bellaire for years, and every single time I come here, I leave satisfied. The food is always fresh, the quality is consistently amazing, and the atmosphere is quiet and peaceful. It truly feels like one of those hidden gems that mostly locals know about. This place was honestly one of my go-to spots back when I was in college and broke because the value here is incredible. I ordered the steak and rice plate for under $20, and on top of that, you get unlimited miso soup and red bean dessert for free. Yes, unlimited. You can keep going back to the soup station as much as you want. The steak was cooked perfectly, the miso soup was comforting, and the red bean dessert was such a nice way to end the meal. The staff is also incredibly friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. I've been gatekeeping this place for the longest time because it's genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in Bellaire, but they absolutely deserve the recognition. Highly recommend Hokkaido if you want delicious food, great portions, and amazing value. read more

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Best prices in Houston for pretty decent quality! Came with a large party and staff was very accommodating with seating. Lots of seating and also a free self serve miso soup+toppings bar. Very extensive menu including katsu don, udon, sushi, etc. I ordered the chirashi bowl: large portions and decent quality fish! Very rice heavy but I would definitely get this again. read more

Hokkaido - chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place is lit! $4 for a salmon roll? C'MON! And they were taller than what you'd normally get at a sushi restaurant. I got the katsu-don as well, which was about $9 - fairly standard but salted well, which brought out all the flavor of the dish. Plus, unlimited miso and red bean soup. Coming here is a no-brainer. read more

Hokkaido - Salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Quick and easy service. You pick your own seating, grab a piece of paper to mark down what you wanna order and take it to the front. Food takes no more than 5-10 minutes to come out. Sushi cuts were very hefty which was amazing ! Very great pricing for sushi. Spent $60 for 2 people and was very full afterwards! Love their scallops here. All the sushi I ordered was amazing! read more

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Unlimited miso soup and red bean soup. Unlimited hot tea and water. I use to love this place but I feel the quality has gone down. Anyways. We ordered the hamachi Kama and a couple of rolls. I use to drool over their spider roll but now I've transitioned to their dragon roll, I think it's much better. There was way too much rice on all of the rolls. Order at the counter, pick a spot to sit and they will drop off your food when it's ready. Good system. Easy. Busy for lunch but fast service and ample parking read more

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One of my favorite and goto sushi places in town! For the price to quality ratio, no one has been able to surpass them for me honestly. Located in bellaire, this sushi shop offers some of the cheapest sushi in town for very decent quality. I always end up getting the crazy spider roll (soft shell crab, spicy tuna with fried crumbs on top) here as well as a bunch of Nigiri pieces. Salmon, tuna, smoked salmon, red snapper. Can never go wrong with those. They always taste delicious! For the price point I think most can't complain, it is definitely not the best quality but it has far surpassed many sushi restaurants Ive been to around town. For sashimi they give you very thick slices which I love here. You also get free miso soup! Handrolls here are okay but again... for the price itself, it's great. I think what surprises most of my friends here is the sheer quantity for how much they spend. Ordering 2-3 rolls is pretty guaranteed to fill you up generally, it's so much food for the $ spend. You do have to walk up to the front to order and pay, as well as get your own soup and utensils but this place isn't suppose to be a 'high end sushi' restaurant. It just has a cozy small shop feel to it. I love it! I come here at least once a month and recommend it! read more

Hokkaido - Salmon, smoked salmon, red snapper, tuna nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Hokkaido always hits! Never a dull moment. The staff is always friendly and the food always tastes the same, delicious! We love the crazy spider roll and the chicken katsu as our go to orders and addition whatever we feel like they day depending on what we're craving or how hungry we are. Cozy family style restaurant and get your food almost right away. They have some good salmon that's equivalent to fatty salmon at upscale sushi restaurants for fraction of the price! Love the unlimited miso soup to warm your soul before you dig into your food as well. They also have a hot tea water which I prefer for tap water. There's also a sweet red bean soup for dessert at the end, if you're into that. read more

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The restaurant was very cozy and welcoming. The value of the meal was the best selling point. When I saw the $7.85 katsu Don bowl, I was expecting a tiny portion, but it was a pretty good size entree. The sushi rolls are cheaper than your chain grocery store sushi but much more tasty and fresh. All coming along with complementary miso soup, bean desserts and tea that you can help yourself to. Although the food can't take my number one, it was still very good, and the price alone is more than enough to earn my 5 stars. read more

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A friends recommend this place and decided to give it a try. As I heard it's has good sushi for relatively cheap especially fir the quality. The place is self serve. So you have to get your own water, order on a piece of paper, and there's unlimited miso soup. The food came really fast and worker is attentive with picking up finished places and dishes. The place getting packed very quickly especially near dinner time. The place has lots of seating with booth and table seating. It's nice and clean along with no fishy smell. I would definitely recommend and be back. read more

Hokkaido - (Tg) Crazy Spider Roll (Tg) Shaggy Dog Roll (Tg) Rainbow Roll (Tg) Spider Roll (Tg) Spicy Tuna Hr - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I got the chicken katsu don and the spicy salmon roll. Both had great flavors but the chicken on the katsu don was a bit soggy and not as crisp as I was expecting it to be. The establishment also offers complimentary soup, which was delicious. Overall, this is a great and inexpensive place if you're ever craving sushi. The service was good with our food coming out promptly after ordering, but majority of the time you are serving yourself from getting your own utensils, complimentary soup, napkins, and water. You can place orders at the front or with the kiosks provided. The restaurant is fairly spacious and you can sit wherever there are tables available. read more

Hokkaido - (Tg) Spicy Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Beautiful delicious amazing Hokkaido I think I love you. Very similar to iwaya in price and fish quality, but I find the nigiri here to be larger - in fish AND rice, which can be a good and bad thing. read more

Hokkaido - (Tg) Hawaii Volcano Roll (Tg) Scallop - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Some restaurants have higher quality fish and sushi with very little rice and clients can leave still hungry. On the other hand, some clients go to affordable sushi restaurants where the quality of the fish or sushi isn't as high but the dishes are affordable and clients leave more fulfilled. Hokkaido is a mixture of both, high quality foods at an affordable price. This is a gem of a place and I am going to be a loyal customer going forward. You can't beat the quality of the food to the price of each dish. Makes me feel the owners have a good philosophical view of, let's feed the people and city, not looking to make a million bucks but to make a difference in the city of Houston. Each nigiri piece averages $1.25-2. The shaggy roll is under $10 and the crazy roll is under $6. Big cuts of fish on all orders of food, nice sushi rice with a higher than normal vinegar taste, nice crispy crunchy from the soft shell crab. Each roll and nigiri comes packed with rice I mean packed with rice so you will leave full. In my opinion too much rice but some people like that. The 2 sushi rolls did come packed with a lot of rice. read more

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This restaurant is located in the same plaza as Welcome Food Center and there's a lot of parking available. You order at the counter and grab your own utensils, water, and complimentary miso soup. I ordered the Chirashi Bowl, which is sashimi with rice. There was a good variety of sashimi and everything tasted very fresh. I was able to finish everything but it was a good portion size and very filling. The inside is nothing fancy but good value for the prices! read more

Hokkaido - (Tg) Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Super fast and super fresh! The miso soup bar is always good, and the salmon sashimi and shaggy rolls were delicious. Definitely recommend. read more

Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The salmon sashimi at Hokkaido literally melts in your mouth. So buttery and clean--tastes like ocean luxury! read more

Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love Hokkaido for many reasons. The sushi is bomb and reasonably priced. They provide complimentary miso soup. And the food comes out relatively quickly (this time was an exception). We came in at around 1:30pm on a Saturday, so the parking lot in the plaza was wild and packed to the brim, but we were able to find a spot. The line to order wasn't long and even though it was popping inside, there were still some open tables. I ordered the basic spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls, which came out to be less than $12. It took quite some time for the food to come out, and we had to check in with the front twice. My friend received hers maybe 10 min after ordering, and then my other friend and I got ours 25 min after her. That was almost 40 min of waiting, which is unlike Hokkaido, especially since we didn't order anything big or extra- just sushi. The first time my friend checked in on the status of our food, the lady said it would come out soon. Then after 10-15 more min had passed, I asked the lady again and let her know we had been waiting over 30 min. She seemed to be getting peeved and stated the reason why it was taking so long was because the workers in the kitchen needed to eat... as she proceeded to bring a plate to another table. Idk but today was an off day lol, can't always expect it to be perfect though! The sushi was good, just seemed to be a bit warm. Paired well with the miso soup on the side. They are very generous with the fish fillings, which is a plus! Highly recommend the crazy spider roll!!! read more

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I love coming here for their volcano sushi roll! All their items are well priced and filling. The restaurant is most often crowded but fortunately they serve the food pretty quickly. read more

Hokkaido - Volcano roll, California hand roll, and Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

The go to sushi spot in houston. Great price and amazing service even if it is a serve yourself kind of restaurant. Always get the dragon roll which is amazingg. read more

Went out for a cheap meal at Hokkaido in bellaire. This place has insane value for the amount you get. I ordered 2 salmon, 2 smoked salmon, and 1 eel nigiri, as well as the spider roll. I have no idea what the difference de is between the 2 different salmon nigiri's I got were but one seems to have more fat than the other. They don't skimp out on the size of the fish they give you here at all. My most fatty salmon nigiri was also a cash thick cut, it was almost like a block. The spider roll has soft shell crab, cucumber, mayo, and smelt roe. It's similar to a shrimp tempura roll but this has more crispiness, I really liked it as well. This place also has self serve water and unlimited miso soup. The miso soup is pretty good, especially for being free. Add some of their chili in it for a kick read more

Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of the best sushi places in Houston! Food was delicious and fresh! Service was fast and friendly! Ambiance was cozy and the restaurant was busy for dinner time. Prices are fairly cheap so you don't have to worry about breaking the bank to enjoy a nice sushi meal. Definitely recommend! Worth checking out and we will be returning! read more

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I can't emphasize enough how much Hokkaido is my favorite sushi place ever. I come here at least twice a month, and I order the same thing every time. The food is always delicious, the staff are always friendly, the place always has an active, bustling atmosphere, and the complimentary miso soup and red bean dessert make the experience 10x better! My favorite roll is the Hawaii Volcano Roll. There's lots of textures and flavors going on without being too overwhelming. My favorite appetizers are the Takoyaki and Agedashi Tofu. They're both crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I use the Agedashi Tofu sauce to dip my sushi in instead of soy sauce. I also like ordering the Salmon Sashimi and Scallop Nigiri. The salmon sashimi is slices are cut very big, and the scallops are also fresh. The Grilled Salmon Kama is also always good, especially when you get a big one. It's fatty, soft, hearty, and refreshing with a squeeze of lemon. If you order any of the dishes I just mentioned, your experience will never be bad. Hokkaido does it best at a wonderful price point, and it's been my second home for years. I won't be surprised if I end up here next week! read more

I went a few years ago and was amazed at how reasonable the prices per the portion you got were, I am unsure if it is still like this but I hope so. Food: I ordered two orders of the salmon sashimi and the salmon was creamy, well cut and reasonably portioned. It was a portion of sashimi that actual filled me and did not break the bank. I also had their miso soup and it was pretty good. Service and atmosphere: I remember getting my food relatively fast. This is an easy place to park into front of and get to. There was plenty of seating and the place had a nice vibe to sit and chat with my friend. Overall, I would recommend this place! read more

Hokkaido - Salmon sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of the long lasting Japanese restaurant in Houston.I remember coming here in high school and it is still good as ever. The price for the quality of the food is still is still un-beatable. Like a lot of place in Chinatown, there's a cash price and a card price, if you want to save some money, pay in cash. You order at the front and tell the owner where is your table so they will know where to bring your food to, you get your own water or hot tea, your utensils, miso soup, and red bean soup for dessert. If you are in the area for some great Japanese food and sushi, this is the spot to go to. read more

Hokkaido has been a Bellaire staple for cheap, but great sushi for years now, I'm surprised I haven't written a review for here sooner. Ever since my early high school days, everyone knows that Hokkaido is the place to go if you're craving sushi, but don't want to break your bank coming here. Service is quick, order at the counter, and they bring it to your table. Pay with cash, and you'll get a discount too. They also offer miso soup, red bean dessert, iced tea, and water included. If you're wanting hot food, I'd recommend the katsu don. Sushi wise, I like the chirashi, spicy scallop nigiri/hand rolls, eel hand roll, Hawaii volcano roll, crazy spider roll, and rainbow rolls. Ambiance wise, Hokkaido is tucked away in the corner of the shopping center. It is a very calm, unassuming restaurant. Simple, but everyone loves this place. If you haven't been before, you're really missing out on a Houston staple, enjoy! read more

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I've been coming here for 10+ years and it never disappoints, and their sashimi is absolutely worth the buck!! Service is excellent when you do it online. About to order online as we speak read more

Good food. The sushi was good but sometimes one or two pieces will look a lil strange. The place does look cozy which I like but to each their own. Nice cashier. read more

Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food: good but not perfect- can carry additional varieties Service: You must walk up to the front cashier area to get your miso soup and ultensils Ambiance: cozy and so so ! read more

This is my go to sushi spot if I'm ever craving for some cheap decent sushi. Very affordable and very good for the price . Hokkaido always hit the spot! And it won't damage your pocket either . I got the dragon roll which is one of my favorite roll. It is a must get , I has eel , avocado , and softsheft crab. I always get the salmon nigiri , spicy chop scallops , and yellow tail those are my go to sushi to get . If you like something a nice kick to and something oily I recommend to try the saba which is there mackerel. The service is always fast and quick . Great time to go is around 5-7 to avoid the dinner crowded. You never have to worried about parking because their parking lot is huge! They also have free complimentary miso soup and red bean soup ! I highly recommend this spot to anyone who like sushi and is on a budget ! read more

Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Quick, relatively cheap, sushi place in Chinatown! The rolls are pretty good, especially for the price. I like how they look and I like the rolls that they offer here. I personally love chawamushi and they have a good one here, but there is a good amount of spinach mixed in. The fish is good, not like the highest quality but I think good for the price. They are also huge fat slices! The salmon was good but the tuna and tai were kinda iffy for me. The udon was good, kinda just like average udon. It's a nice place to common w some friends for a quick meal. It's a seat your self place and you order at the register. They have menus and ordering slips up front where you mark what rolls/sushi you want then tell the cashier anything else you would like to order. Or I just write it on the back of the slip. They utensils, bowls, plates, sauce plates, and water are up near the register and you get them your self. They also have free complimentary miso soup up there too! read more

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I can see why this place gets busy with long waits sometimes (depending on day and time you go). Short - it's delicious, 5% off for cash buyers, self serve. You grab a menu and a sushi menu by the register, pick any seats/table that you desire and decide what you want, then order at the register. Line may seem long sometimes but not to worry, the line go rather quickly (much faster than the line to get your complimentary miso soup). If you're dining in, they will ask you which table you're sitting at and will bring the food out to you. When you're done, you can just leave! Please me nice and don't make such a big mess. You can tip at the register. read more

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One of the best affordable sushi spots in Houston. High quality fish, and large portion sizes too! The service is usually fast and the free miso soup is a plus as well. read more

Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place has always been a 5/5 for me. I brought my in a laws in here and my grandparents. This time around, I did the sashimi bento special. I would totally order this again. I forgot to take a photo but it has sashimi, cooked fish, tempura, rice, and seaweed salad. It was all the things I wanted but in a combined meal. I would order this again. read more

First time coming here. They don't list the price of the rolls on the menu-I think it was mine $4 each? There is a transaction fee if you pay with card, so we paid with cash. The salmon roll was not very good. I thought the salmon would be raw, which is typical, but it was warm and cooked. The heat from the salmon and the cold from the sushi rice was not a good combo. I like the Crazy Roll! It had tuna (raw, thank goodness). Miso soup is complimentary and self-serve. They did run out for a bit but I was able to get a second bowl. The tofu chunks in the soup are kinda big. It's a good place for like to-go quality sushi but not a nice, fancy restaurant. I feel like the sashimi platter, which my friend got, would not be worth the price as there are sushi buffets in Dallas, which have better quality. read more

Hokkaido - Salmon Roll, Crazy Roll - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

THE BEST PLACE FOR SOME SUSHI OR LUNCH!! Sometimes this place can get crowded, so you just have to come at a good time. Everything is excellent. You get free miso soup & red bean soup. I love the salmon nigiri!! Very fresh & creamy/buttery taste! My go to for when I want some sushi but I don't have the appetite for AYCE sushi read more

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Came here a very long time ago with one of my good friends and I somehow just forgot about it. Came back here recently with my husband and we do love trying new places together. Not sure if my memory served me correctly but this place looked like it got bigger or remodeled larger in the inside. The menu items were easy to understand and ordering was a breeze. We loved seeing those cheaper prices points too. I've order quite a few salmon sushi, one of their sushi combos and the tiger eye roll. All of which were delicious. Fish was fresh. The rolls were good too. My husband thoroughly enjoys their complementary miso soup and hot tea. That gives this place a plus! read more

Hokkaido - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pros - fast service on a busy Tuesday evening, shrimp tempura entree was hot and fresh Cons - dry chicken katsu and the entree portion got smaller, compared this to Iwa Ya's portion and theirs was better read more

Hokkaido - Disappointing Chicken Katsu entree - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

While the service is good, the lady who took my order was very nice, the food was meh. I ended up not feeling that great after eating so I'm unsure as to the quality. A bunch of people say it's a great value, and from what I recall, it was, but I don't think it's worth it. They do give you free miso soup and hot tea which is very nice. Ambiance wise, it felt more like an Asian diner. It was loud and people were having a good time. I liked it. Overall, I'd give it a 7/10. read more

Hokkaido - Chirashi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hokkaido Sushi is the OMG food spot for its price and taste. This spot has been around since the 2000s, and I believe it is still a hidden gem. Inside, the restaurant has open seating, is clean, and has fast and friendly service. All you have to do is grab a paper menu, fill it out, and return it to the counter to order. There's also a free self-serve miso soup and red bean dessert station which are both very delicious. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for affordable and delicious sushi! TIP: if you use the condiments at the self-serve station, please put it back after you're done as everyone else has to use those few condiments as well. FOOD REVIEW: Shaggy Dog Roll (4/5): imitation crab along with tempura and spicy mayo make for a light and tasty roll. Hawaii Volcano (5/5): spicy flavors of the tuna combined with the sweetness from the mayo, and the flavor from the tempura, all I have to say is OMG. Hand Rolls (5/5): you can't go wrong with any hand roll in my opinion. All have their differences inside such as eel, spicy tuna, tempura, etc. along with their own tasty sauces. Salmon Nigiri (5/5): generous size of nigiris. Salmon is fresh, flavor is on point, and there is a good amount of fat. Scallop Roll (5/5): yum, yum, yum. This roll has a good amount of scallops mixed with sweet and creamy sauce. Tastes absolutely amazing. Teriyaki Steak (5/5): one of the best rice dishes here. Steak is cooked perfectly, sweet teriyaki sauce is just so good, and the fresh side salad is a nice balance. Ika Geso (5/5): nicely seasoned, crispy, hot, and very tasty squid. A great appetizer to start off with. Miso Soup (5/5): the best free miso soup you will get in Houston. The soup is light but has an amazing miso flavor. read more

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Excellent to go service and ease of order. Fresh food and great quality. Extremely satisfied and will be back soon. read more

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Went on a busy Friday night! The parking lot was filling up quickly, but we found a spot luckily. Their hours posted on their door are different from what's on Google, so I took a picture. There's lots of seating but tables can get limited especially when it's busy like tonight. The service was okay. They only came to clear up plates, but that's expected when it's mainly self serve to get plates and utensils. It's a bit chaotic near the register and the self serve area. There are lots of families with little kids so the environment is pretty lively and can get loud. We love the sushi here. The fish in the nigiri pieces are huge and so much cheaper than other places. The salmon is my favorite. The eel tasted a bit too fishy but not terrible. Also got the tempura hand roll and it was good too. I'd recommend eating it first since it got a bit soggy when I saved it for last. read more

Hokkaido - Business hours - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas