Come in if: - you believe that the *only* ways to sushi are sashimi and nigiri. - you want unbeatable prices for thoughtfully but lightly seasoned high quality fish. - you've just had *a week* and it's time to curl up on your couch on a Friday night with copious amounts of sushi without having to interact with another human being. ---The Dishes Tried--- - cold smoked hamachi with salmon nigiri set *personal fave - scallop nigiri *personal fave - omakase nigiri set - bluefin tuna set *personal fave - salmon toro set In terms of quality, every set I've had here is 10/10. In terms of personal taste, the cold smoked hamachi, scallop and bluefin tuna are some of the most outstanding and affordable pieces I've had anywhere. As someone who doesn't shy away from the 8-piece salmon sashimi set at Kroger when an insatiable craving for sushi hits, I find hamachi and bluefin tuna to be more difficult to find in a non-sit-down-fancy-sushi-restaurant setting. Kaisen changes that. The combination of smokiness with the butteriness of hamachi is soothing. The bluefin tuna is garnished with a tiny dollop of salted scallions that elevates the experience. The scallops have a subtly sweet flavor that I don't always find even at fancy sushi restaurants. These are my favorite scallops I've had in recent memory. I am usually a salmon toro over salmon person, but I actually prefer the salmon here at Kaisen. The toro cut is a bit thicker/chewier without much more of the signature fattiness and smoothness in salmon belly that I typically look for. Please try. You will not be disappointed. read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Cold smoked hamachi and salmon nigiri sets (paired with charcuterie board for the ultimate girl dinner) - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Basically a ghost kitchen not an actual restaurant. You pick up the food from lockers and grab it to go. Despite that the fish is high quality. I could taste the freshness of the fish. The pricing was also fair. I tried the tuna in the otoro and chutoro cuts. My favorite had to be the chutoro it had a nice flavor and a melt in your mouth after effect. I also tried the scallop which was buttery and smooth. There were a few other things I tried too like the tofu roll, inari. That was sweet tofu skin filled with rice. The other items I got were the hamachi crudo and a few other assorted items. I don't think there was a bad item in any of the sets. My favorites were the tunas. read more

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I'd like to help this place by adding one more review for Kaisen. After so many orders, I got to be served directly from Owner and Chef Sunny himself! First time meeting him in person. Super kind and friendly to talk to! And taller than I imagined hahah Unfortunately, as of today 05/29, he shared that he might be closing doors by the end of June. Economics and other factors he doesn't have control of ... But we do here ! So here I am, looking to boost and support his business. Until next time ! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Bluefin Nigiri Only Girl Dinner - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered this for delivery to my hotel. The restaurant securely packed everything and included ice packs. They also made a point to pack the hot and cold food separately. Fish was fresh and tasty, the sawagani was nice and crunchy. read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Spicy Hokkaido Hotate (Scallops) Temaki Handroll Coconut Madai Crudo STANDARD 8 Piece Kaisen Nigiri Set - Chef's Choice Waygu nigiri - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Really good!!! I am a sushi SNOB and this place definitely met the hype and my high expectations!! It was almost an hour drive but worth it. I got a a whole spread of variety to try it all. Wasn't superrr impressed with the california roll but I am not a california roll lover (it's just okay). The spicy tuna roll was good, LOTS of tuna!! Massive rolls. The star of the night was the nigiri!!! SO good. 10/10. Would definitely come back for just nigiri next time. Great quality and amount for the price. It's in a ghost kitchen (no dining area, you take it to go or you can eat in the food hall). Def give it a try! I will be coming back. read more

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The reviews were rated so high, I had big expectations. I came on New Years Day. I was surprised and happy to see they were open that day. Great for them! You can either order online or order at the kiosk inside Blodgett Food Hall. And you get a text on your phone. You then use your phone to scan at the pick up area and it tells you if your order is ready. You then get a text where the food locker is assigned and it pops open when you click on the link they send you. Pretty cool. Service- packaged nicely with ice to keep if fresh, and it took about 20ish min to get my food. Once you get your food, you can either sit and enjoy it inside Blodgett food hall seating area inside or outside, or take your food home with you. Food- the hand rolls were indeed fresh as they were separately packaged to prevent soggyness. But the flavor was ok. The Girls Dinner box, while a great concept, was filling and fresh, but def lacked what I was expecting in flavor, or seasoning or additonal adds ons then just the plain fish alone. It's comes with a broth too which is a nice touch. You may love it, but I will be sticking to my fav hand roll spots for now, they didn't win me over. read more

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Kaisen Sushi HTX takes takeout sushi to the next level. Seriously some of the best sushi I've had in Houston in terms of quality. This ghost kitchen concept is to go only for pickup or delivery through Uber Eats/Doordash. Regardless of not having an actual brick n mortar, the sushi here is no joke. They are literally flying in fresh fish from Japan daily. I've been following them on social media for a minute, but yesterday was the first time I finally tried them out. I ordered their negitoro bowl and tried their 8pc bluefin tuna nigiri. The tuna quality here is INSANELY GOOD! Probably the best tuna I've had since I was last in Japan this year. And don't sleep on their dashi broth that comes with every order, this broth soothes your soul. Be sure to follow Kaisen Sushi HTX on social media. The chef is really big on IG and Tiktok. What I appreciate the most is how transparent they are about their business and their commitment to high quality sushi. They literally closed early the other day because the newer guy made a bad batch of sushi rice and they didn't want to compromise quality by serving that to their customers. These guys really know what they are doing, and I would support their business 1000%. You won't regret trying them out, enjoy! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Negitoro bowl - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I loved trying this sushi. I found Kaisen on TikTok, and decided to try it out. I ordered the girl dinner, salmon nigiri, and the California rolls. This establishment is only available for pick up as it is a ghost kitchen btw. My favorite was probably the California rolls! They were HUGEEEE. The hosomaki was delicious too! For all of the nigiri, the fish was a little too thick for me... and a little hard to chew. I would definitely try this place again for the California rolls read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Alright. this place is like a 'ghost' kitchen where you can only order on uber eats, and you head over to a shady food hall where you pick up the food from a locker and you don't see a single staff member. Nonetheless, extremely fresh sushi for the price (they have basically an evergreen 50% off on uber). Rumor has it, they are importing their fish fresh from Japan. My wife believes this is the best salmon and tuna sashimi she's had all year in Houston! Advice to the owner - add some ice to your packaging, especially if you are a to-go only establishment and you are serving raw fish. Even a scoop of ice cubes in a plastic bag would be better than nothing c'mon. Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? Yes, but to-go only Would I Return? Yes Food Taste- 10/10 Ambiance - NA Service - NA Value- 9/10 read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Omakase and Salmon/Tuna Combo - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

High-End Sushi: To-Go Edition The sushi here was super fresh and high quality. Although I only ordered a poke bowl, the quality had me mind blown. This was hands down the highest quality poke bowl I've ever had. It was so good that I wish the portion was bigger lol. Highly reccomend the Chef Shogo's Japanese Hamachi & Yellowfin Tuna Poke Bowl. Keep in mind that this is not your typical brick and mortar restaurant. Kaisen is one of the many restaurants availble at Blodgett Food Hall, which is primarily to-go orders. I reccomend you order online on their website, then head there to pick up your food. You can always order when you get there, but skip the wait and order ahead. There are also a few tables availble inside if you can't wait to get home to eat. The menu at Kaisen changes day-to-day depending on their inventory. Make sure to peep their social media to stay updated on the menu, limited time offerings, and specials. I initally found Kaisen online via social media and immediately knew that I had to give it a try. The owner, Sunny, documents his experiences, difficulties, successes, basically the nitty gritty of the business on his TikTok. His commitment to quality and transparency is what moved me to try Kaisen. Overall, really solid spot if you enjoy high-end sushi. read more

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I've ordered from Kaisen Sushi twice. The first time I picked up my order at one of the food lockers in Blodgett Food Hall. The second time, I got delivery. Both experiences were good, with prompt service. Kaisen Sushi is not a sit down type sushi restaurant, though Blodgett Food Hall does have a bare bones eating area set up, if you want to crack into your order right there. The sushi quality and quantity is outstanding and fairly priced. I recommend ordering directly from their website for overall value. The focus here is sushi, sashimi, nigiri, with inari and sometimes curry on the menu. I appreciate the owner's concept of providing quality sushi, to go. He doesn't have to hire a dishwasher, and I can eat from the comfort of my home, for minimal effort. I hope this catches on and Kaisen Sushi will endure. read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Split, plated portions of California roll, salmon roll, tuna roll, and seared salmon nigiri - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place deserves all the hype and love! I've been following Kaisen on social media and am so happy to have finally tried the sushi. For my first time, I decided to go with the 8 piece standard nigiri set. Every piece was exceptional- it is so clear that the fish is fresh and the flavor of each piece is distinctly unique. The attention to detail is incredible, from the way the fish is cut to the little lemon zest on top. The rice itself is also delicious. The nigiri is the perfect temperature as well. The chefs choice hosomaki special is such a great way to reduce waste as it uses pieces of fish that didn't fit in other sets. It tased great. And this was reasonably priced! Would love to try more things! Please do support this place- Chef Sunny deserves all the praise and success! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Chef choice hosomaki special - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I stumbled across Kaisen Sushi HTX from social media and didn't realize the owner of Kaisen is also the chef from Seiwa Market. He opened up his own little stand in Blodgett Food Hall. FYI, their website is still under construction. They usually open from 4-9pm~ check their instagram page! I had to message them on instagram to get more info before ordering. Turns out its cheaper (duh) to order at Blodgett vs Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub. I ventured out to Blodgett Food Hall and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. Its busy, people come and go, they're dining in for a quick bite (but not staying too long), its your regular food hall. I even witnessed a guy arguing with an owner over not getting all over their food. And she wasn't having it. LOL You order at the Kiosk and get a text when your food is ready. There's also TV's to show all of orders being made from every stall. I waited about 35 min from start to finish. Once you get a text, you go over to the locker and push a button on your phone to get your food. I ended up getting the Girl Dinner and 8 Piece Salmon Nigiri. Girl Dinner - 8 pieces of bluefin tuna and scottish salmon - small portion of chicken teriyaki - daily fresh broth - Kaisen Cali Roll (japanese style where you separate the seaweed for freshness and roll it) From the freshness of the Salmon nigiri, lemon zest, roe, to the crispiness of the seaweed, and the fresh rolls, is so worth the price. Also Girl Dinner is the best bang for your buck! You can't beat $20 of treat yo self. read more

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I kept seeing posts about Kaisen sushi on my Instagram so I had to try it. I ordered the omakase bento box set B and got a text within 10 min saying my order was ready. I really like how quick & efficient their pick-up process is - they text you with a link to click when you're ready to open the locker that your to-go food is in and in the link is your locker number and a button to click to physically open the door. It's pretty neat. Their packaging is well thought out with your food being stored inside an insulated bag with 2 ice packs to keep your food cold and fresh. The presentation is nice - I enjoyed the mini individual serving size bottle that your soy sauce comes in. The fish is pretty fresh but I wish that the omakase set came with information on what each fish selection was so that you could fully know and enjoy what you're eating. read more

I wanted to like this place more than I did, but for to-go sushi it was still really good! We got the Big Back Blue Fin Tuna, Bento Set A and Sake Crudo. First impression was that the sake crudo was smaller than I thought it would be, but it still looked great! We loved the tuna combo, minus the do-it-yourself handroll, it tasted good, but we didn't know we were doing so we made a mess unpackaging it. The bento set and sake crudo were good, but one piece of fish was really tough to bite though. I would definitely order the tuna combo again, but I'd try other things on the menu before ordering the other two options. Overall, it was great quality fish and the pickup situation is really easy. I would recommend giving it a try. read more

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I've been following Kaisen Sushi for a while now and finally had the opportunity to check them out tonight. I was in for an unexpected treat when I met Sunny, the owner of Kaisen Sushi. I was truly speechless at his kindness and hospitality, it was such a pleasure to meet him and be given the opportunity to try some of his recommendations. Order: - Bluefin Nigiri "Girl Dinner" - Hamachi Nigiri - Buri Nigiri - 4-piece Chef's Choice I can confidently say that every single item was incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. The unique garnishes on each piece truly put the cherry on top. The underdog of the night was their homemade dashi broth, absolutely outstanding. I cannot wait to come back. This is by far one of the best sushi spots I've been to, offering top-quality fish at great prices! read more

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You can tell the chef takes hygiene seriously. The attention to cleanliness really stands out and gives you confidence in the care that goes into preparing the food. Highly recommend! read more

Ordered Kaisen again on a busy weekend night and I wanted to write an update to capture the experience after one of Chef Sunny's tiktoks went viral. Since Kaisen has been a lot busier there is an understandable wait time often associated with ordering and frequent pauses to their online ordering platforms. If you are able to order, I would definitely go for it. My previous review brought up two items of concern that have both been addressed and our food this time has exceeded our expectations. One of the complaints that we had last time was that the sushi rice was undercooked to the point of some rice grains still being crunchy. I am happy to report that my most recent order from Kaisen featured some of the best, if not the absolute best, sushi rice I have in Houston to date. The other complaint that I had during my previous visit was a good amount of sinew in the pieces of fish we received. I am glad to report that all of the fish we received were fresh and tender. We ordered BOGO from Doordash (FYI the prices on Doordash and UberEats are 2x what you would pay if you were to order directly from Blodgett Food Hall website, so you're not actually getting much of a discount) and got 2 standard nigiri sets and 2 premium nigiri sets. In the standard nigiri sets we received 2 pieces each of smoked scottish salmon, lean bluefin tuna (akami), striped jack (shima aji), and sea bream (madai). In the premium nigiri sets we received the same salmon and sea bream pieces accompanied with whole scallops topped with caviar and torched fatty tuna topped with caviar. All of the fish at Kaisen is extremely high quality and probably some of the best you will get in the city. I enjoyed the shima aji and lean tuna the most of all of the pieces, but the fatty tuna and scallop were decadent and very, very close seconds. I personally could not taste much of the caviar and honestly the caviar got a bit lost in my mouth when I ate the piece of nigiri, but perhaps my palate is not refined enough to catch the subtle salinity and oceanic flavor that caviar would add. The sea bream pieces were great too--its firm texture and light and subtly sweet flavor is indicative of its quality. The smoked salmon, while also very good, was not my personal favorite. Thanks Chef Sunny and team for working so hard! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Kaisen is a ghost kitchen located inside a food hall order your food for pick up or on door dash or Uber Eats great location easy to pick up food walk in check in at the kiosk and the locker with your order will open . Ambiance walk in traffic nothing major. Service self service so quick if you pick up . They offer great sushi everything is worth the price they run great deals on uber and DoorDash so I got all of them for about $30 a hour before they close . If you are a sushi lover I highly recommend you try out Kaisen. The bento is a great choice the kaisen cali roll is big and definitely try the 4 piece Akami Lean Bluefin Nigiri . Highly recommended pick up so try it out . read more

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Hands down, Kaisen is the BEST sushi in Houston!! Sunny, the owner, is friendly, knowledgeable and I love how transparent he is! I was lucky to snag a seat at his Chef's table experience a few weeks back and WOW I left FULL! I love that he provides a back story on instagram of where he sources his fish and it was so cool to get to watch him prepare the fish. He also carefully packs all sushi in proper containers to ensure safe transport and packages it with cooling packs to stay SO cool while being delivered. Not only was the food amazing, but the presentation and the boast of flavor in each bite was TOP NOTCH! Do not pass up Kaisen....put it in your regular sushi order schedule and you'll be back time and time again for the most incredible sushi in all of Houston. read more

There's a lot of heart in this business. I heard about this through their Tik Tok. I got the lunch bento set which comes with some nigiri, sashimi, and a California roll. It was delicious. Prices are pretty steep but he pays his sushi chefs well, gets good quality fish, and puts a lot of thoughtfulness into the packaging to keep the experience feeling premium despite being at a take out food hall. I really hope this business prospers!! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Bento Set A - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered using Uber because there was a special but also because the website wasn't taking my order for a pick up. I really wanted the curry special but it wasn't working out that way. I've been following the business on IG and I really like the owner and what he stands for so I want this small business to be successful. We just got back from Japan a month ago so I knew what I was looking for when it comes to sushi. Kaiser delivered with the girl dinner. Fish was fresh and tasty and a great portion. Can't wait to try the food again. read more

Incredible quality and value! I ordered the 4-piece Akami Bluefin Nigiri and a half order of the Kaisen California Roll through Uber Eats -- everything arrived fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious. The tuna was buttery and clean-tasting, and the roll had a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Plus, I got 50% off my entire order through Uber Eats, which made it an even better deal! Super impressed with both the quality and presentation -- Kaisen Sushi HTX is definitely a new go-to for me. read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - 4 piece bluefin akami nigiri & HALF Kaisen California roll - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is in a ghost kitchen so be mindful of that when visiting. Food is excellent and fairly priced. I would mention it can take some time to get your order, but if you either order ahead or wait a bit, you'll be given a good quality meal. read more

We got this delivered to the hospital after I gave birth and it hit the spot! Portions are huge and the sushi quality is very fresh. Since it's to go only, I appreciated that items were packed up securely. Our favorite was the otoro and I would definitely order more of that. Highly recommend if you're looking for good sushi! read more

Awesome experience. Although it's takeout, the sushi is obviously freshly made and not just pre-made/refrigerated. If you pick it up yourself you also save a ton of money. My order was ready about ten minutes after I placed my order through Toast. I got the salmon/tuna nigiri set and a couple pieces of scallop. Everything was delicious. Will definitely be by again to try the other menu options! read more

This was incredible quality for the price and process. The no touch service is actually very interesting and convenient. I ordered delivery and every single item was so fresh and delicious. They had a special going where it was buy one get one free and it was SO much good. The scallop nigiri was buttery, soft, and delicious. The California roll with real crab was amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will definitely be trying more items next time I'm in Houston! read more

One of the best take out sushi experiences I have ever had. Been following Kaisen sushi on IG for some time, and really appreciate the owners attention to detail and overall transparent approach to running his business. Finally had the opportunity to try it out myself today and was honestly exactly what I expected. Intentional. Fresh. And reasonably priced. Everything from the packaging to the food itself was perfect. A must try!! Cheering for y'all! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Tuna Girl Dinner, Sake Nigiri x 2 - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing sushi! Very fresh. Would highly recommend. Love all of the different bento box options and ability to get one piece of nigiri read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Sushi girl dinner - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

The closest to Japanese sushi I've had in Houston! Every piece was super fresh and delicious! Rice sushi is seasoned well! Soy sauce tasted very unique and I love that they have dashi broth to end a delicious meal! Very fulfilling read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Bluefin tuna and "only girl dinner" chef's choice - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Traveled out to Houston just to check them out from all the tiktoks I've seen and it was so worth the commute!! It's so easy to order from them and all the items are packed with care. read more

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For an unparalleled sushi experience in Houston, Kaisen Sushi HTX is a hidden gem that proves you don't need a dining room for five-star quality. Operating as a to-go only ghost kitchen, they focus entirely on the craft. The fish is remarkably fresh, often rivaling the city's most expensive omakase spots. From buttery bluefin tuna to their signature oversized California rolls, every piece is expertly prepared and beautifully packaged. It is easily some of the best sushi in Houston TX read more

Wow -- Kaisen Sushi HTX is officially my new favorite sushi spot in Houston! I've been to some of the best (Uchi, Ume, Uptown Sushi, Torii), but this one tops them all. Sunny, the owner, made the experience so personal. He recommended the flying fish nigiri which was my first time trying it and thankfully I did it was soo good, he explained the menu with such care, and even did a beautiful presentation. You can feel how much he loves both the food and the guests. The sushi? Next-level fresh, flavorful, and generous portions at a really fair price. Even though it's inside a food hall, it felt like a 10/10 restaurant experience. The ordering system is super easy too -- just order online or through the kiosk, then pick up from a locker when it's ready. If you love sushi, this is a must-visit. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. The toro tuna topped with caviar was unforgettable -- unfortunately I was only able to capture that since I was entranced by how amazing the food is! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Seared toro tuna topped with caviar! - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Thank you. Amazing Sushi, atmosphere and service. Clean Restarant's, friendly and very attentive staff and great experience overall. read more

Delicious. Fresh. Filling. Kaisen Sushi is my new go to dinner spot in the area. The sushi pieces are truly a generous size, you can taste the freshness in every bite. 10/10 recommend! read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Kaisen's Sushi Only GIRL DINNER - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had an opportunity to try this sushi via door dash recently and it did not disappoint.. We did the half off deal and enjoyed a variety of rolls and nigiri. I think the tuna and California roll were my favorite but they were all very good. The tiny soy sauce that came with it was a little sweet so I'd say you decide whether you want to use it and how much. I really liked how you had to squeeze the bottle to make it drip out and it didn't pour out all over your sushi indiscriminately. My only advice is a little in advance becuase he does get busy! Really rooting for Sunny- I hope he can open a brick and mortar place one day. I look forward to following his journey and ordering again before the end of the year. read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hands down our favorite sushi spot in the city of Houston. Cannot recommend more! The food is so fresh and well-packaged with ice and individual soy sauces for every item. This place is SO great. read more

Kaisen Sushi HTX - Omakase Bento Set A - Caterers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing sushi takeout! Highly recommend for your go to sushi takeout in Houston. Very fresh and tastes like you're at the restaurant

Tried this place because i saw it on TikTok all i can say is absolutely insane quality just both the food and the customer service are next level. The salmon is unbelievably buttery, and the tuna is absolutely amazing it's so fresh, clean, and packed with flavor. You can truly taste the care and attention that goes into every product. It's clear that Sunny genuinely cares about every detail of his business, and that dedication shines through in every bite. This spot is permanently in our sushi rotation. Support small, local businesses like this i promise you won't regret it. read more

!! Be sure to check their tiktok: @kaisenhtx if the Blodgett Food Hall website says they are closed. Seems like demand is outpacing how fast they can fulfill orders on some nights. I got a bluefin sushi/sashimi set and a 2-piece of salmon nigiri. Excellent quality of fish. Great price for the quality of fish you get. If you eat a lot, I suggest 3-5 sets at least. read more