Really enjoyed the food. They have some innovative dishes. Miso cod is great. The Kobe beef is great. The most recent visit, I was so disappointed in the service that it's unlikely I'll go back. Some other things happened that I won't mention in a review. But it was a turnoff. read more

Kata Robata never misses. This is hands-down one of the best sushi spots in Houston, and every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The fish is always incredibly fresh--every piece of sushi melts in your mouth. Whether it's nigiri, sashimi, or one of their daily specials, the quality and presentation are unmatched. You can tell the chefs truly care about their craft. Service is consistently excellent--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The staff always makes us feel welcome and well taken care of, whether it's a busy night or a quiet lunch. Drinks are just as solid--great sake selection, creative cocktails, and always perfectly paired with the food. We love it so much that we practically order the entire menu every time--and there's never a miss. From the sushi bar to the hot kitchen items, everything is worth trying. If you're looking for top-tier sushi, exceptional service, and a place that delivers every single time, Kata Robata is it. read more

Kata Robata made me fall in love with sushi. Before I dined, I didn't really like sushi but kata's fresh, high quality, and delicious sushi changed that real quick. All the waiters are knowledgeable with their suggestions. All of their sushi is so so so good. My favorites outside of the sushi are the katsu sando (super rich and filling) and the ramen. Can't sing enough praise about Kata! Plenty of parking in the plaza! read more

Kata Robata - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great fresh high quality sushi! Arrival: we did not have reservation for lunch. We said we would sit at the sushi bar and we were able to be seated right away. I don't mind watching sushi masters make their creations. It is like lunch and a show! Food: ordered lunch bento box of black cod. The black cod was buttery and then soy sauce miso glaze was delicious compliment to enhance the delicate cod. The teriyaki chicken was tender and very flavorful. The fried silken tofu was gentle and crunchy, and perfect side. The sushi roll was well prepared too. I truly enjoyed my bento box. We also ordered the sushi lunch plate and wow that was delicious and flavorful too. read more

Kata Robata - Lunch sushi plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been before and enjoyed the food, but it was the lunch menu that really knocked it out of the park for me. The Bento Box was so much food, and all of it was delicious. I did the wagyu beef with chicken karaage, agedashi tofu, seaweed salad, and rice. I kept thinking each part was the best until I tried the next portion. You can still order the full menu at lunch time, including the kakigori shaved ice, which is visually impressive and a delightful mix of flavor and texture. read more

The place is packed most of the time but there is the reason for it. Good food and very friendly service. Give you special dinner and want to come back read more

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This is an incredibly beautiful restaurant. The decor and subsequent lighting makes you want to stay there and take your time. I met up with a friend at Kata Robata because of it's reputation and I will say this visit did not disappoint. The second I walked in I was greeted and promptly sat, even though I did not have a reservation. Started dinner with a few pieces of sashimi- I took the waiters advice and grabbed some hamachi with a quail egg (this turned out to be my favorite piece of sushi this entire night!), peppercorn tuna, and salmon. The presentation for all of this was gorgeous and the flavor was spot on. I realized that peppercorn was not my favorite style of tuna, but this was not on the restaurant- purely a matter of my own taste. For dinner I tried the Texas Hamachi roll. Honestly, I loved it and wished I got more. It was perfectly bright and balanced with a crunch (from the tempura) but it all worked together really well. While I didn't finish it, I ended the night by ordering the Spicy Soy Ramen. The broth was incredibly flavorful and I can't complain. 10/10 read more

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Last night we had "Date Night" and chose Kata Robata on Kirby - perfect spot. The food is high-end, service is amazingly focused and ambiance is perfect. If you like GOOD sushi, this is a solid choice. Sushi Platter... it was delicious. read more

Kata Robata - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Probably one of my favorite places in Houston to eat at every time I visit. Have been here a few times and have never been disappointed. They do take reservations, but the last two times I did walk-in and was once seated immediately and the other only about a 10-15min wait. I mostly stick to their heavy hitters and they absolutely do not disappoint. This most recent visit we got the following: - Rising Sun Roll: Pretty yummy roll. Enjoyed the truffle flavor. - Foie Gras & Duck Cold Soba Noodle: An absolute staple item. There is wasabi vinaigrette in it so it does offer a little kick. But really enjoy the richness of it. - Kakuni Pork Belly: Super rich pork belly with a great sauce. The egg could've been a bit more cooked, but otherwise worked well imo. - Texas Kobe Beef Skewer: Sous-vides do wonders and this is no exception. Super juicy beef cubes that melt in your mouth. - Green Tea Soufflé: Really light and yummy dessert to end the meal on since the items I usually get are fairly heavy. Have also gotten the lobster mac and cheese and that's also great albeit heavily. Kata Robata is definitely one of those must-try spots in Houston if you're going to be there for more than a few days. Service is super friendly every time I've dined and I enjoy the wooden decor. A bit of a casual vibe, but it can be still a great date night or just casual dinner with family. Would totally recommend. read more

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So I have to say I really enjoy the food but the service today was Horrible. I called in for two lobster Mac and cheese because like I stated earlier their food is really good. I'm driving for my lunch break and I called into the location to pick up two lobster the receptionist stated "put your order in online" and mind you I'm driving to the location so my food wait would be shorter. I asked do you take orders over the phone. She stated "have a good day" and hung up on me. So now I have to go into the location and order because my friends want this meal and I would prefer to go somewhere else ; I get in to the location and put in the order to go and they are staring at me uncomfortably because they just spoke to me and didn't even acknowledge the conversation that was had. So I made up my mind NO MATTER what; I will Never go or recommend this place to anyone again EVER. read more

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Amazing sushi!! Everything is extremely fresh and well prepared! We loved every bit of it! The staff were attentive and welcoming. We will be back! read more

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A lot of my friends call Kata Robata the best sushi around. That was not my experience, unfortunately. To be fair, I am not a fan of expensive sushi. I make the occasional exception for date nights. The dishes we tried were okay, but didn't blow me away. After a very long wait, we asked our waiter for his recommendations after our first two dishes didnt impress(not mentioned of course) and he really didn't give us anything spectacular to convince us to keep spending money...so we left and picked up tacos on the way home. I do believe we tried the wrong dishes for our tastes, so hopefully when I hear my friends talking about it I hear about a dish that will bring me back! read more

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Mid to upscale Japanese-inspired spot with friendly service, great for taking family, clients, or otherwise, maybe for occasions. It is not cheap, but the flavors are truly excellent. I think Kata rivals some of the much more upscale Japanese restaurants. Hamachi and Jalapeno--is a direct competitor to a very similar dish from Nobu. Delightfully chewy, delicate, with a strong sour kick. It's not very much food, but is a great sensory experience if you like more delicate/sour flavors. Has nice presentation. Amberjack w/ Foie gras--Might just be my favorite with its combination of creaminess, richness, and texture with the hazelnut. It really is quite complex and I think anyone trying Kata should order this. It is also not that much food, but makes up for it in richness. Miso Lobster Mac-- order this last, as it's pretty heavy. You can also take it to go. Strong crust up top, with creamy cheeses paired with creamier lobster. Very rich/heavy dish. Kakuni Pork Belly-- great texture, cubed pork belly. Very umami, and on the heavier side for your appetite. Less complex than the cold dishes in flavor, however. Sushis were great too, had the Longhorn and Tropical spicy tuna. Both were fresh, had great texture, and would not change anything with them. Overall Kata is a mid to up-scale elevated Japanese spot that punches above its weight. Strong and rich umami flavors, but the dishes are portioned well so you aren't overly stuffed. Definitely on my shortlist for Japanese dining in Houston. read more

I've been a fan of Kata Robata for over 10 years! Unique dishes and fantastic service! Inside is lovely and quaint. I've never been disappointed. Keep it up. See ya next week. Ask for Thai! The best waiter! read more

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My go to place when I want sushi. Amber Jack with Foi Gras is my favorite! Everything on the menu is awesome. We have to go get our sushi fix there once a month. Service and food is the best. read more

Kata Robata - Bone marrow and sake ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Came with a girlfriend on Friday night with a 6:30 reservation. Upon arrival they tried to seat us on the patio which I wasn't thrilled about but when asked they were able to put us inside. Our waiter took our drink order and then came back for our food order. He was perfectly nice but seemed impatient to place our order and at one point when I was trying to decide between two dishes he just left the table and didn't come back until everything else we had ordered had already come out. The service was incredibly rushed and it felt like they were just trying to flip the table as quickly as possible. With regard to the food, I thought the hamachi lacked spice and I wish they didn't de-seed the jalapeños. Vegan soba salad and the dumplings were fine. People absolutely rave about kata and I do think it's good, but not great. read more

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I came here for lunch with some co-workers for a birthday dinner and it was great! We definitely enjoyed the lunch specials and I felt that the lunch portion was very filling and enough food for 1 person! I ordered the bento box which was very good! We also shared an appetizer between the 3 of us as well. I had come here once for dinner with a group of 4 and we ordered practically everything. I love sashimi and the sashimi here tastes sooooo fresh! Service is always great and really enjoy the atmosphere! It's definitely pricer than most sushi places but I do think it is worth it because the quality is pretty good too! Definitely recommend coming here for special occasions and with groups! read more

Kata has been one of the favorite Japanese restaurant to go to. The fish is extremely fresh and taste and presentation has been flawlessly mastered by Hori Son. Service has always been top notch and executed every time. Definitely a staple in the Houston restaurant community. read more

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The sashimi is fresh and flavors worked well together. The food and service is high quality although the portion sizes felt small. We sat in the back room and enjoyed the fountain fixture and larger windows. read more

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The food was amazing. We got the chirashi bowl on the lunch special. The sushi cuts were fresh and thickly cut. The rice was plentiful and I would say you could also share a bowl with someone. We got a free dessert from one of the chef's and were very grateful. The matcha and red bean mix was surprisingly delicious. We went during lunch and it was pretty busy - would recommend making a reservation ahead of time. read more

Kata Robata - Matcha cheesecake & red bean ice cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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You always know it's a good place to eat, when there's 40 people waiting out outside to get in when they open. Great service the best sushi in town in my opinion always top-notch. read more

Kata Robata - Lunch menu, #7. Great value and love the sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is definitely one of my top sushi spots in Houston. Every dish and every piece of sashimi is always fresh and delicious. The rolls are incredible--I always go for the Toro & Ikura, Rising Sun, and Caribbean rolls. The service is consistent and excellent; I've never had a bad experience here. There's not much to say other than perfection. read more

Kata Robata - Toro & Ikura and Caribbean rolls every - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My absolute favorite in Houston! Sure, we have four other strong contenders, but when I have guest and friends, and we're thinking sushi, this is my go-to spot. It has a lively hip vibe without being fake and innovative twists on the dishes that you don't find anywhere else. I like to sit at the bar in back where you can get the perfect view of the sushi masters slice and dice the perfect pieces to create their sushi art for your dining pleasure. Great Place, Great Sushi..... Go! read more

Kata Robata is my favorite restaurant anywhere. My husband and I have eaten at top spots all over the country and nothing compares. The food is on another level. Dreamy + perfectly balanced flavors, incredible quality, and great prices. I dream about the wagyu sando and duck cold soba with foie gras (the wasabi vinaigrette is truly special). Their wagyu stone bowl special is another standout. The warm blueberry cake with lemon earl grey ice cream might be my favorite dessert ever. We always make at least two trips here whenever we're in Houston. Atmosphere is cozy but a bit upscale, never too loud, perfect service. All-around amazing. If you get the chance to eat here do not miss it! read more

Food (5/5): - The food was quite tasty and there wasn't a single meal that was a miss. - If I really had to choose one "skip" meal, it would be the seaweed salad just because it was hard to share between our party of 4. Also, while it was cool to try different types of seaweed, I don't think it was worth the price because it didn't do much for our appetite. With that said, it was still delicious, and we all liked the sesame vinaigrette that it came with. - Our table really enjoyed the longhorn, ceviche, Kobe beef skewers, and the Nagasaki ramen. - Note that all the portions here are quite small as it's meant to be tapas style. Expect to order quite a bit. The only thing that I found to be reasonably sized was the Nagasaki ramen if one person ordered it for themselves. (To be fair, the ramen is quite tasty) Service (5/5): - Friendly service. Answered all my questions and was quick to put in our order. - Meals were a little spaced out more than I'd like but not a huge complaint Ambiance (5/5): - Intimate, slightly upscale setting but not too snobbish - Great for celebrations, dates, etc. read more

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We stopped by Kata Robata for dinner on a Friday night. I'm glad we had reservations because it was pretty packed and we actually had to wait a bit to get seated even with reservations. We were seated in a table by the back of the restaurant. It was insanely loud that night for some reason so even though our waiter was really attentive, it was a little hard to get refills on drinks or order more dishes just because it was hard to get his attention with such a loud environment. We ordered the madai crudo, the Caribbean maki, and the green tea dessert. We also got the Wagyu Robata, which was the best thing we ordered. It was so tender and the flavor was amazing. Everything was really fresh and the plating was beautiful, but this place is also a bit more pricey than other sushi restaurants of the same caliber, at least for dinner. I think they have a lunch special menu that is a bit more affordable and I think that would be more worth it than the dinner menu prices. read more

Lovely atmosphere, very busy even on a Wednesday night. We started with Kobe skewers and they were fantastic. Then toro and hamachi sashimi. Dear Lord! So good! Pork dumplings and a sushi roll next. The roll was good but was the least of the what we had. We ordered a second round of toro and hamachi and finished off with one more Kobe skewer. The sashimi was tremendous. read more

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The way I had this restaurant hyped up in my mind is probably what set me up for disappointment. The Ramen and the sushi I had were prepared well however the flavor of the dishes were not particularly spectacular or unique. This restaurant the food did not stand out as something i had to return for but it was a pleasant dining experience with food that was palatable and enjoyable. The service was excellent, and the restaurant was clean. For those who are seeking to try this type of food for the first time this restaurant is a good choice. read more

We love Kata and I'm surprised I haven't written a review for them, lol. We made reservations here for a Saturday lunch time. Were easily seated and greeted! What we ordered: Nagasaki Chanpon Ramen: 4/5, it was okay, not the best ramen we've had but not bad Texas Wagyu Katsu Sando: 10/10, the best, I would order a million if I were rich, lol. Heritage Pork Miso Gyoza: 4/5, pretty good and a little different than your typical gyoza Miso Lobster Macaroni & Cheese, 4.5/5, pretty creamy and plenty of lobster, came out super hot and delish (plenty of food too) Chocolate Bread Pudding, 5/5, super delish and worth it! My husband also go sashimi and it didn't melt in his mouth like he'd prefer, but it was okay! *They had a special which was meatballs, and it was SO good and worth it. You dipped it in egg yolk and it's chefs kiss for sure! Definitely try it out, pricey but worth it! read more

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We spent a hearty amount over $400 for 3 people for one of the most amazing food experiences. Unfortunately I wasn't focused on taking photos of foods of all our dishes but I did remember all the amazing tastes and company shared through the night. If you want a one of kind intimate food experience this place is the answer. Service was first class! read more

Kata Robata - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time I came around I felt like Kata Robata was too hyped up for me. The prices for the items were expensive and the rolls were mediocre for this Southern California gal who just moved to Houston. I went a second time with a bigger group and got to try so many more things, and WOW. I am so so happy I got to experience Kata Robata again! This is an upscale restaurant that knows they will be serving high quality items. During weekdays lots of workers come here for meals and on weekends it's a place for special events and date nights. Parking is never really an issue because the parking lot is large, but I can imagine the weekends can get a bit packed. Trying everything during my second visit, everything was AMAZING. Got the shu mai, kobe beef skewers, wagyu sandos, sashimi bowl, foie gras with amberjack (?), and all the desserts. Friend got the Soy ramen. I avoided the sushi rolls since I feel like I wasn't wowed the last time. The sashimi was so fresh and tasted delicious. I am still so impressed by the presentation. Also, I would like to give a shoutout to the workers there! They're always on top of their game and attentive. read more

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I've done it. I've downloaded an app just to leave a negative review. I hate the idea of leaving negative reviews because of how it could affect a business but Kata Robata is quite popular and no one will probably see this anyway. Since I have nothing else to do as I lay here at 2:30 am in fetal position waiting for the next wave of diarrhea to come out of me, I figured now's a good time to start reviewing. Food: the food was overall mediocre. I've been once before a few years ago but maybe because it was my first real experience with "higher" quality sushi, I remember it being quite good. I took my wife on a date this time and it was very mediocre. The sushi pieces were very average and the Nagasaki ramen was incredibly bland. The wagyu sando was very average as well. Not the biggest deal but definitely not enjoyable with the price we paid. Service: there were multiple staff members who came by to clean up plates and refill water often which is why I'm leaving 2 stars instead of 1. The only person who we had to constantly wait on was our waiter. Eventually I got tired of waiting and asked the hostess to ask our waiter to bring the bill. I think after he took our order (which took about 15-20 mins after we sat down) he didn't check on us once. He was overall very nice though and was probably really busy but would've appreciated at least one drop by. Now the only reason I'm writing a review in the first place, I got food poisoning. Been a while since this has happened and I'm sure it is just a thing that just happens every once in a while but it just sucks when I was looking forward to this as a fun date with my wife. Especially when it is unexpected from a "fancier" restaurant. I'm 99% sure it is from here because I didn't eat anything the entire day. I'm quite unhappy with the fact that I'm laying here in fetal position after a literal waterfall came out of me. I apologize for the imagery. Luckily my wife is fine but we did have quite a different set of food ordered so perhaps something of mine was contaminated. Overall since the food was mediocre and I ended up with food poisoning, I'll definitely be avoiding this restaurant. I totally understand mistakes happen but I'm just laying here unable to sleep and hope this doesn't happen with anyone else. read more

What can't I say about this place? Every single thing we ordered was off the charts amazing! We ordered almost all of the wagyu items and everyone was delicious. The server was nice and prompt despite being outrageously busy. The place seemed nice, but they were so busy during lunch we barely got a spot at the bar and they remained busy the entire time. Definitely want to make reservations. But hey, the food was so good we didn't even care. So much we forgot to take pictures. read more

Love this place! Very busy and popular on a Friday night, but they still had ample seating. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. I had the tropical spicy tuna, green tea soufflé cheesecake and a glass of Riesling. The sushi had mango inside the roll and salmon and avocado on top. Delicious! The green tea soufflé cheesecake was also great! My only complaint is that I wanted more lol My friend and I stayed way past when our meal was complete and they continued to fill our water glasses, even though we already paid. You can tell that the staff is trained to pay attention to details and is customer focused. I had a great experience here and will definitely be back! Update: my friend suggested a lunch dish, so I ended up going back about a week later and got a couple more dishes. Again, delicious and excellent service! read more

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Lemme tell you this place will not disappoint !! So amazing ! First off we called to see if there would be a wait because I know this place can get busy but the girl said to just come by. Glad we did because there was no wait and we got seated right away. Enjoyed some house sake and Japanese Sapporo beer to start the night. The house salad was my first order with the wagu sandwhich kabobs. I don't even eat steak but they did look amazing. My date was more than thrilled by the kabobs saying they were the best steak he has ever tasted. The salad was delicious , perfectly dressed and just the right amount of substance. Next we had two sushi rolls, one with tempura shrimp and another with tuna . Both excellent. My date enjoyed the wagu skewers so much he actually ordered another round. I ordered the mushroom skewers and they were the best mushrooms I have ever had. I could not believe the savory tangy citrus sauce they had. I will be back to this place to try everything on the menu every time I'm in Houston! read more

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Chirashi bowl 5/5 Miso Eggplant with Grilled Sushi Rice 4/5 Wagyu Sando 4/5 Overall one of my favorite spots for a nice meal to celebrate an occasion or treat yourself. My go to is the Chirashi bowl during the lunch menu, which offers a good selection of different fish and seafood along with a nice bowl of rice for a very reasonable price. The other appetizers are also delicious, but is a little bit more pricy for the amount of food, though I feel like this speaks more about the value of Chirashi bowl. That said, the Miso eggplant is absolutely delicious. I devoured the dish wayyyy too quickly to get a photo, but its composed with triangle blocks of grilled rice and two-bite size blocks of eggplant paired with a miso sauce. It offers an awesome intro to the meal, though let me hoping the dish is just a little larger. The Wagyu sando is also super delicious. But this may be a little personal preference, but there the sauce is a little too strong and covers the natural taste of the wagyu itself, but I would still strongly recommend you giving it a try, because it will be one of the most tender bites you will ever have! read more

Kata Robata - Chirashi Bowl 5/5 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was solid. Among other dishes, we got the wagyu skewer and miso cod. Nothing blew our minds, but it was all decent, and service was good. read more

One of the best sushi in Houston. Great quality, great service, unique, and a cool restaurant. There are still better restaurants for sushi in Houston. read more

Been coming here for about 7 or 8 years by now and I can't remember a single time the service and food were less than amazing. Last night we went to celebrate a birthday and we ordered the uni cold soba noodles, which were incredible, got some sushi, and had the lobster Mac and cheese, which although sounds cliche, is incredibly good and definitely a must try. At the end of the meal we got the matcha shaved ice, which was amazing as always. Overall probably my favorite sushi restaurant and one of the most consistently delicious restaurants out there. read more

Kata Robata - Matcha shaved ice cream - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been hearing great things about Kata Robata for some time now. Finally made my way in on a Monday for lunch with a few friends. Love the vibe inside the restaurant. OK so the Pros: Food came out pretty quickly Wagyu skewers were so delicious I needed to add another order Black Cod was one of the best I've had Allowing me to order King Crab rolls even though they aren't on the menu Pork Belly was phenomenal Cons: Drinks weren't that good for the price. If I'm paying 16-20 for a drink it should be delicious, but these were just ok. Chu-Toro and Salmon weren't fresh, Idk if it's because I came in on the wrong day or wrong time but I didn't get the best Sushi experience like everyone else did that wrote great reviews. This restaurant is easily 5 stars if the sushi was fresh, but sadly it wasn't. I'll be back to try other sushi items, hopefully I can update to 5 stars since I love so many other things on the menu! read more

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