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    Kira

    4.6 (106 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    KIRA ATMOSPHERE

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    Tiffany K.

    Just went for lunch on Friday. I think it was better than the last time I had it! I also got to try their wagyu don; the meat was cooked perfectly and so tender, however, I found the rice to be a bit salty. Their uni is really good here! So don't hesitate to get the uni handroll.

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    Jane W.

    I visited Kira for dinner with a couple of friends during my weekend trip to Houston. 5 stars for quality, delicious food at reasonable prices! We shared the Scallop Crudo ($16), Loup De Mer Sashimi ($9), Bluefin Akami Sashimi ($12), and Bluefin Otoro Sashimi ($20). For myself, I got two Hotate handrolls ($9 each), one Spicy Bluefin Tuna handroll ($8), and an Ikura donburi ($34). Everything was incredibly fresh. The seasoning was delicate and did not overwhelm the flavors of the fish itself, which was greatly appreciated. My favorites for the evening were the Hotate handroll and Ikura donburi, although everything was excellent. The prices were also incredibly reasonable (especially compared to food prices in SF). The service was professional and very warm. They only offer counter seating (no tables), which was fine for a group of 3, but may be challenging for larger groups if everyone wants to mingle. I'm very glad I gave them a try. I will definitely be back when I move to Houston in a few months!

    Hotate Handroll
    Kaitlyn P.

    I was super excited to try out this new hand roll spot. The parking garage gives you two free hours, and the restaurant validates for an additional hour, so three hours total, which is more than enough. I ordered the three hand roll set with a maguro hand roll add on. If I had to rank them, it would be: 1. Hotate:The lemon zest pairs incredibly well with the scallop. 2. Salmon: Super creamy thanks to the sauce. 3. Maguro: Also creamy from the avocado. I personally do not prefer avocado in my hand rolls, but it was still good. 4. Negitoro: A little fishy and more plain compared to the others. Overall, the hand rolls were very generous with both rice and fish. I was a bit surprised by the side of pickles since I usually expect ginger and wasabi, but the pickles were a game changer. The hand rolls did not need soy sauce because they were already full of flavor. The service was attentive, and they even offer warm towels at the beginning. Overall, this is definitely a place I will be coming back to regularly.

    Matcha kakigori ($15)-- matcha ice cream from Underground Creamery, furikake
    Wendy T.

    Second time around was a winner-- we tried Kira twice with the return visit being a better experience! I was bummed with our first visit, as every nigiri piece was over-sauced (in my opinion), so everything just tasted like their soy sauce mix. Glad our friends wanted to go again, because the second visit was way better! I was able to request less sauce / lower sodium for the temakis. We avoided the nigiri because of the first experience, but the temaki were delish~ Crudo-- loved the chunky ginger sauce with the scallops as it wasn't too spicy or strong. The scallops were fresh, sweet, and delicious. The spicy amberjack crudo was more focused on the meaty and silky fish itself, as the sauce didn't stand out too much for me. Yummy~~ Temaki/handrolls-- each bite contrasted a crisp outer layer of seaweed that wasn't too thick with an almost creamy filling. Choose traditional or unique combinations of flavors. My favorites were the salmon lox bagel (tofu cream, sour cream & onion) + the lobster seaweed hollandaise. Such interesting mixes that worked well; they were savory, so creamy with the rice, and totally awesome. :) Nigiri-- Only ordered these on the first visit, so not sure if that was a fluke! The rice was too hard for me, grains were startlingly distinct, and each piece was generously brushed with their sauce... which made it taste like soy sauce for each bite. The fish didn't stand out; every piece tasted similarly like their soy sauce mix, and it too salty for me. Bowls-- The Wagyu bowl came with a beautiful spread of neatly placed beef slices that was full of flavor and definitely rich. There was a bit of funk and umami from the truffle flavor. The meat lover approved. Get the wagyu bowl for almost half price on Wednesdays! :D Matcha kakigori-- they were trying this out on the menu and testing the waters before releasing a matcha strawberry version. :) This was refreshing and not too bitter or too sweet (could be stronger for heavy matcha lovers). I'm wasn't a fan of the jelly pieces tucked inside. There was an interesting and pleasant savoriness from the furikake / seaweed syrup (?) ties it together-- tasty! Kira is great for a tasty meal in a mix of casual/slightly formal setting (dress it up or down!) The team members there seemed like happy, motivated, and really nice people . Will be returning for more temaki and to try more of their bowls :D. Swing by for lunch or dinner-- they also have happy hour and specials each day!

    Sashimi
    Eric T.

    Kira is a special place that is trendy and intimate while also offering some seriously delicious sushi bites. The restaurant is counter seating only with lighting focused on the bar area. We were met with extremely friendly accommodating service right as we entered. The host greeted us as we walked in and offered to take our drink order, as the guests before us were still dining and it was approaching our reservation time. We got to order the Why Go and an off menu Shochu Lemon Sour as we were waiting. We were later offered these drinks on the house since we had to wait a whole 2 minutes past our reservation time. Insane. The Why Go is a plum vinegar and plum wine based drink that provides a salty, sour, and slightly sweet taste that will surely whet your appetite. I am not exaggerating when I say that the off menu Shochu Lemon Sour was one of my favorite cocktails that I have had in Houston. The lemon sour is lightly sweet, not overly sour, and the perfect complement to the slightly sweet and earthy shochu. The drink was so perfectly balanced and light and served as the perfect sip between bites and reminded me of the lemon sours that I have had in Tokyo. I wanted to eat and drink more and more every time I took a drink. Be warned that this is an off menu item that may not be available in the future. We ordered the 8 course tasting menu for 2 at $185 and added two scallop handrolls (hotate temaki). I was equally impressed with the food as I was with the drinks. The bites, while not all strictly traditional edomae flavors, were balanced while each element was distinct. The seafood quality is obvious from the crudo and sashimi courses. Kira's innovation and creativity shines through their handrolls, with offerings like the lox bagel (smoked salmon with cream cheese) and peking duck (quite close to the real thing!). Their attention to detail is unquestionable through the preparation and presentation of their kakigori (shaved ice) desert. Not every bite was my absolute favorite (wagyu donburi is not something I would reach for again) and some bites were truthfully unpleasant (a mouth full of chilis due to uneven ingredient distribution in the spicy tuna temaki). Service, while inviting and endlessly kind, seemed a bit too eager at times (the server took my drink before I was done as soon as I expressed interest in another cocktail). These are small complaints and certainly items that I will over look next time I visit Kira. Courses we received in order: 1. Maguro Crudo (akami, shitake, onion, house soy) 2. Sashimi (loup de mer / branzino, salmon, otoro) 3. Hotate Temaki [add on] 4. Smoked Salmon Temaki 5. Spicy Tuna Temaki 6. Peking Duck Temaki 7. Lobster Temaki 8. Wagyu Donburi 9. Mango Coconut Kakgori

    Matcha kakigori (ice cream on the side)
    Lyn N.

    Kira is reminiscent of a moody cocktail bar in Japan from atmosphere to the small details of the plating, the record player, and everywhere in between. Not a single detail was overlooked. It's great for date night or casual night out. The hand rolls are all uniquely curated highlighting the main component. There's no such thing as a bland hand roll here, nor did any of them need soy sauce, and they didn't have same seasoning in every hand roll. My favorites were the lobster with seaweed hollandaise and the maitake mushroom with brown butter. The chefs were knowledgeable and shared the process and labor of their craft which made us appreciate the food even more. We finished with the matcha kakigori made from ice imported from Japan and a side of underground creamery ice cream. It was a perfect treat to end the meal.

    Christy L.

    Came here for our anniversary and left happily satisfied--full, content, and a little nostalgic. We started the night with two cocktails. The martini initially caught my eye because I love shochu, and when I mentioned that, the bartender offered to make an off-menu lemon sour with shochu. It was incredibly refreshing and exactly what I was craving. He even offered it on the house--and my husband loved it so much he ordered another. We ended up doing the 8 course for 2 for $185 which featured 1 crudo, 3 different sashimis, 4 hand rolls, a rice bowl, and a shaved ice dessert. Every bite was fresh and thoughtfully curated with unique combinations. I was particularly impressed with the tuna crudo, which their paired with shiitake mushroom in a umami sauce. The mushroom flavor melted together with the meaty akami flavor and made for such a complimentary bite. It was a combo I've never had before that worked very well. I was also impressed with the otoro sashimi. The quality was so fresh and instantly melted on my tongue. The hand rolls were all very good and top quality- I enjoyed some new ones like hot lobster and pecking duck. Some of the combos had stronger, western forward flavors but they were all very unique and enjoyable nonetheless. The dessert. This deserves its own paragraph. We had the mango and coconut shaved ice and it was INSANE. It features a toasted coconut cream with perilla notes and fresh mango. I just kept smiling after every bite. I'm so happy with our dinner here. The vibes were good. Will definitely be back!

    Lunch chirashi 5/5. Yummy seasoned rice below with delicious wasabi.
    Jeannie K.

    What a great lunch spot! It's in the same plaza as Pondicheri. Went on Dec 26 and still saw quite a few patrons. I noticed their glasses first - elevated nonchalant chic. The waitstaff is sweet. My friend and I ordered a crudo, a cucumber appetizer, a chirashi bowl and ikura bowl each, and the coffee kakigori. The hotate and the chopped chutoro was quite a bit too fishy, and the coffee kakigori was far too salty and didn't taste at all of coffee, but I liked the black sesame cream in the latter. The rest were delicious. Portions are on the small end, which helps to really savor the meal. I especially loved: - the sauce for the cucumber dish, - the wasabi mixed with the actual root grated, and - that my chirashi also had some ikura. Would definitely re-visit. Pricey paid parking in front of the restaurant or free 2-hr parking in the garage.

    Fatty bluefin tuna
    Jazlyn R.

    I am finally not pregnant and was craving sushi so we stopped in for a quick bite. Definitely use Resy to make a reservation also kiddos who can't eat sushi are not allowed to dine. The restaurant is very small with maybe 15 seats along a bar area. We watched some YouTube video that recommended this place and it did not disappoint. Service was very prompt- they retold your napkin when you get up so it is a bit nicer of a dining experience. The food tasted very fresh and they were only out of a few ingredients. The stereo system sounded great-that was part of the reason we stopped in. Also the art was really cool and fit the vibe well. The restaurant is very small with maybe 15 seats along a bar area.

    Miso
    Rachele R.

    I was influenced to book a reservation at Kira, and I wasn't disappointed. We generally hit Hando in the Heights. It's always a sure thing. But I was convinced to venture out to Upper Kirby on a Sunday afternoon. We hit lunch at 1230. I work with the public so on my days off, I'm generally peopled-out. The vibe was perfect with just a few others dining. It was quiet and so chill. They had me at "Japanese Jazz" in the reviews honestly. There were a few options to choose from. We chose the Temaki set (3 for him, 4 for me). It was honestly a good amount of food: miso, crudo, and handrolls. We each had a cocktail. If I remember correctly, it was just a little over $100 with gratuity. Well worth it. Presentation, umami, vibe...oh and parking! Kira is also a Resy restaurant, so if you're an Amex Platinum member, use your rewards!!

    Dianna T.

    If you love hand rolls, you NEED to try this place. I got their 5-piece lunch temaki set with hotate, salmon, maguro, lobster, and maitake, and somehow every roll got better and better. The salmon was my favorite, lobster was a close second, and the maitake mushroom roll was surprisingly incredible. I also added the negitoro and negitoro with caviar and by the end of this meal I was absolutely stuffed. But listen... the real star? Their miso soup. I'm dead serious when I say it's the best miso soup I've ever had. We finished with the mango coconut kakigori shaved ice and it was the perfect ending. It's definitely a splurge, but honestly worth it. Just make a reservation because this place gets PACKED.

    Scallop Crudo
    Jacob D.

    I think probably like 15 people can fit in here, I wasn't prepared for how "intimate" this lunch was going to be. To Kira's credit that staff did a great job of making it feel approachable, there isn't some sushi snobbery happening. They worked to sit our group of 4 on the corner so we could all be writhing ear shot and like of sight of the others. It would appear, at least for lunch, than this is mostly a handroll and sashimi affair. The menu was paired down to just a handful of options between those and some crudos and just a few other options. They have handroll prefixes you can choose from too. The selection was limited but good quality from what I could see. Scallops and premium fatty tuna are great choices. Additionally the do handcranked shaved ice that ended up being a really fun treat to cap things off Make sure to make a reservation and the parking in the garage is first 2 hrs free!

    Jason Z.

    We went to Kira with a small group to try it for the first time. Parking was available in the adjacent garage, which is free for up to 2 hours. It's a fairly busy and upscale area getting in and out. The interior is a fairly modern style and seating is done around a central station where the staff prepare your meal. The service is top notch; portions are quite small compared to expected so be prepared to order a few items if you're hungry. We got a couple of their crudo items; the maguro and the hotate. Both were tasty but were super small in portion, even for the full sized dish. We got a variety of their handrolls; highlights were the tuna, duck, and lowlight was their lobster hand roll, which was way too buttery and a bit off putting. The sashimi was good quality fish; we tried the white fish, kanpachi, chutoro, and otoro. All were solid in terms of flavor and presentation. We also got too much dessert in their shaved ice. They were shaved freshly on premise but with the toppings and sauces were quite difficult to eat. The raspberry and coffee were good; the coconut and mango and chocolate banana were a thumbs down from me; the sour sauce on the coconut and mango was not tasty and I just wasn't a fan of the flavor of the chocolate banana. Overall, it's a good hand roll spot with a few options and the seafood seemed like fairly good quality fish and shellfish. It is on the pricey side but not surprising considering the area. The music is also pretty chill and jazzy.

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    Food, service and ambiance are all Michelin level. Favorite restaurant in Houston. Everyone must try.

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    This place is sooo good!! Everything we had was Delicious. Service and ambiance was great, the restaurant is pretty. I highly recommended!!

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    Kata Robata

    4.3
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Had a fantastic evening at Kata Robata! Our server, Gabby, was excellent and attentive throughout…read morethe evening. My favorite was definitely the Kobe Beef Skewers - I could have just eaten those all night long! Deliciousness in every bite. I'm not a fan of raw fish, so while my family enjoyed a handful of crudo dishes and nigiri, I got to enjoy the Longhorn Roll. This roll was solid, nothing mindblowing. We all enjoyed the Spicy Miso Ramen! Rich, flavorful broth that rivals some of my top ramen spots. I forget exactly what dessert we ordered, it may have been their chocolate bread pudding, but it was so good that I was literally scraping the plate! There's a lot of menu options so I'd love to come back and try some more things

    Kata Robata used to be one of my favorite restaurants before I moved away from Houston. After…read morerecently moving back, I chose it for my birthday lunch with friend because I had such fond memories of dining there. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. I arrived about 20 minutes before opening and had to wait outside in Houston's summer heat 93'F. While there are a few benches, there is very little shade, and guests are not allowed to wait inside. When the restaurant opened, there was no clear system for seating guests. Even though I was first in line, several people rushed in ahead of me, making the process feel disorganized. The biggest issue involved a $300 gift card that my friend had received years ago. She simply asked the staff to check the balance. When the server returned, he told us the manager had cut the card in half and that the entire balance had to be used during that visit. What bothered me was the lack of communication. We were never informed of the policy before the card was invalidated. If that is the restaurant's policy, it should be explained clearly beforehand. As two ladies having lunch, spending $300 was difficult, so we ended up ordering far more food than we normally would. The sashimi was fresh but cut thinly than what I've had at comparable restaurants. The hamachi kama, chirashi, and lobster mac and cheese were good. The green tea soufflé cheesecake was the biggest disappointment. For $10, it consisted of three very small cubes and felt overpriced. The waitstaff were attentive, friendly and professional, which helped salvage the experience. However, between the uncomfortable wait outside, the chaotic seating process, and the poor handling of the gift card, this visit did not live up to my previous experiences. While I have many good memories of Kata Robata, I'm not sure I'll be returning anytime soon.

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    Norigami

    4.4
    (123 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Ah, yes, Norigami, crafting the hand rolls and nigiri of my dreams! Located in the West U area, the…read more24 seat restaurant does sushi classics with care and a creative twist. My friends and I love to go for their once a month $5 nigiri night and never leave disappointed! When it comes to sushi, the limit does not exist, right? All of their nigiri and hand rolls can be ordered a la carte or if you're feeling a bit in decisive, they have several hand roll sets that come with 3-5 preselected options. On nigiri night, announced a few days in advance on their socials, almost all of their nigiri is $5. Chutoro, otoro, hamachi, all melt in your mouth quality, all included in the special. That's a yes from me. As I mentioned, my friends and I love to do this deal every month and every time the staff have all been super friendly and make you feel more than welcome, providing recommendations and stopping by frequently to take more orders. Norigami does have a hidden speakeasy, Hidden Bar, which can be accessed through an unmarked door at the front of the restaurant. Drinks, and most of the food options can be ordered at either the restaurant or the bar which caters to whatever vibe suits you best - dark, intimate cocktail bar or more traditional sushi restaurant where you can watch each roll being prepared fresh to order. Overall, an excellent spot! Definitely check them out!

    The service was awesome and spot on! The decor and ambiance were super cute -- definitely a great…read moredate night spot. As for the sushi, it was a bit hit or miss for me. The salmon tasted a little too fishy, and the hamachi hand roll fell short since I could barely taste the hamachi. However, the kanpachi was the standout of the night! It was buttery, flavorful, and easily the best fish I had there. The pricing was fair overall, and despite a few misses, the atmosphere and service made for a nice experience.

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    Aka Sushi House

    Aka Sushi House

    3.9
    (1.5k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    i recently visited aka sushi house for happy hour and i was pleasantly surprised!…read more their happy hour menu is undefeated -- imo. i've been to a number of happy hour sessions around town, but i believe aka has the most (definitely more than the average) items available during their happy hour (3-6p, and reverse 9p-12a) the food options were excellent!! one of my favorite items from the happy hour menu, is the korrokke!! i definitely didn't have a single complaint about any of the happy hour dishes. i also ordered a sake sangria. beware of the sake sangria!! they are strong! and if you like sake, definitely order! i seen a few pictures of the french kiss roll, and i definitely needed to order it! i also ordered a spicy tuna... because i am always desperate for a spicy tuna roll. these rolls did not disappoint!!! i was very pleased with the quality of the rolls. the service was chill. not overly friendly, but not overly mean... lol. we were definitely taken care of this is a very casual restaurant, so there is no obligation to get super dressed up.. be cute and comfortable. i would definitely recommend checking it out! bonné appétit c.

    My order for take out Nigiri 1 order/2 pieces…read more Salmon, tuna, hamachi, unagi and tiger eye roll Total $50.00 Ok for $50.00 I expect top quality sushi Salmon wasn't fresh Unagi, Tuna and hanchi was ok Small pieces Sorry for the gross picture but had to show how bad the salmon was.

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    Firecracker Shrimp Miso Soup Lychee Blossom Pink Lychee Gyoza
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    Japanese Ramen Gachi

    Japanese Ramen Gachi

    4.2
    (130 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Ramen gachi I'm on a…read morequest to find the best tonktosu ramen! Unfortunately this isn't the one, but it's still a great bowl! Service: immediate. Friendly. One waitress served everyone in the restaurant while I was there. She was speedy in taking and delivering orders. She seemed very nice! Food: ordered Tonkotsu Gachi and my mom ordered the yuzu. Food arrived very quickly, though we ordered no appetizers. The tonkotsu broth was rich and velvety in texture, but more like a mild umami in flavor. The chashu pork was pale, but melt in your mouth buttery and bursting with savory pork goodness! The marinated egg wasn't brought up to temperature with the broth -- a little cooler than room temperature, with a medium oozy yolk. It felt like the marinade penetrated all through to the yolk -- it was great! I welcomed the novel choice to use red onion over the usual scallions. It was a nice touch of color and brought in that bright, juicy onion flavor that I crave. Noodles were perfect texture. Not too hard or mushy. This bowl feels made to focus on the broth and flavor and not so much an instagram post. Delicious!! My only complaint was a very very very slight bitterness in the background. I couldn't pin where it was coming from. Maybe that's a risk of simmering bones for so long. I'll keep this short because I couldn't just eat my moms bowl... The Yuzu shio broth was clearer, with bright, citrusy, and savory body. The bamboo shoots were golden (grilled?) with a little snap to it. Reminds me of a king oyster mushroom. This is really a unique broth and I haven't had anything like it. You should definitely try it! Restaurant: clean, neat, every table literally has its place /orientation. Deep wood furniture, honeyed lighting, and dark window shades give the restaurant a cozy chic ambience despite visiting around noon. Good food, great service. Great prices. Large portions.

    I love ramen and have always been curious about this spot next to my nail salon. In recent months,…read morethey have decided to open for lunch. I was excited to stop in and try it on a Monday around 1pm. The inside of the restaurant is really nicely done. It has a bar area and tables. I was sat at a table. The ordering system is through a QR code. It was fine and I paid with Apple Pay. You can also type in your credit card. I chose the tonkatsu ramen with the lunch special add on of pork and rice for 3.90. The ramen was a 7/10 for me. The egg, the pork and the broth lacked flavor. The flavor on the pork in the rice dish was better, but the rice was overcooked and mushy. I gave up on my bowl about halfway through and left unsatisfied. I don't think I'll be back.

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