Great experience here and the beef dumplings were delicious (can't think of the actual name on the menu)! We arrived about 1 hour before closing and still received the most amazing service. The violinist was leaving but stayed to play one more song for us. Our waiter went out of his way to help us understand the menu and select an option. No one rushed us to leave and allowed us to eat and enjoy our experience in peace. Additionally, I was in a party of 10, and no one waited too long for their food and everyone enjoyed their dish. Short experience, but we truly appreciated the employees and their service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! Thank you for your kindness and attention to detail to make this a great dining experience for your guests. read more

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second time coming here and it did not disappoint! they have an extensive happy hour (hh) which is what we mainly came for but we also ordered off the regular menu. the fish was fresh and did not taste fishy at all some items we ordered were foie gras - 3:5 toro nigiri - 5/5 otoro nigiri - 5/5 kuu roll - 5/5 - very refreshing bincho carpaccio - 5/5 (hh) madai carpaccio - 5/5 (hh) wagyu & eel - 4/5 (hh) - beef was not tender yellowtail nigiri - 5/5 salmon nigiri - 5/5 garlic edamame- 5/5 (hh) lycheetini - 5/5 (hh) waygu hot rock - 3/5 - slices were a lot thicker and a little chewy they didn't have uni (expected since we came on a tuesday) service was fantastic, ambiance is cute ! will come back read more

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I'm always looking for sushi places with a great HH menu. They have an extensive HH menu that includes carpaccio, rolls, fried items, and drinks. Heads up, during HH you're only allowed to sit in the bar seating or sushi bar seating without a reservation. We were fine with that; however, if you prefer a table, make sure to reserve. Getting into the food, we ordered several pieces of nigiri: sake, chopped hotate, and foie gras. They were all tasty and fresh. We ordered the June roll and Poseidon roll. I was very impressed with how they tasted. I wasn't a fan of the wagyu unagi as the meat was chewy and defeats the name wagyu. As for the uni pasta (AVOID), it was dry and flavorless. It tasted like butter noodles, and it's as if there's no uni in it. Overall, I recommend getting the rolls and nigiri here. read more

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Love the place , food , service ... We ordered quite a lot and everyone enjoyed the live music , they have a lot of variety with dessert, food and love their selection of wine , mock tails and cocktails . Service is good , staff is pretty efficient. read more

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First time at Kuu Restaurant. We were able to easily get a reservation on a Saturday night via Open Table. Our waitress was awesome, kind & really funny. She gave great suggestions for food & was attentive to our group. The price is on the higher end of sushi restaurants, but the sushi did not disappoint. They had just flown in fish, and everything was absolutely fresh & good. My husband got a lot of nigari. His favorites were Chutoro & Shima Aji. I personally liked the Seared A5 (japanese A5 waygu). I got the Rin Makimono Roll without avocado and really enjoyed it. As a table, we got Shishito Peppers and they were very good. The Yakibuta (sous vide pork belly) was amazing. The butter squash puree and pomegranate pieces were a perfect touch to the protein. For dessert, we got the Ube Souffle and man o man!! So delish. Takes 30 minutes to prepare, and came out super hot. You are suppose to pour the coconut cream, take some purple yam souffle and dip in ube candy (salt). The ube fries were a nice touch to eat at the end. Definitely recommend for a special occasion. read more

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My new favorite mid priced sushi spot in Houston! The truffle rolls here are incredible, the ambiance here makes it feel like a five star restaurant, and the customer service was impeccable. They also had a seafood miso soup which was really unique and packed a ton of flavor. On the weekends they even have a violinist which really added to the relaxing atmosphere in the room. read more

KUU Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for a friends birthday and the food wasnt the only amazing thing, the service was very good. Our waiter Anthony was very kind and patient when we were trying to figure out what we wanted to eat. He made a couple jokes and made us laugh and he was just amazing the whole experience, constantly asking if we needed anything else and told us about what food he thought was good in his opinion. Very great dinner with great service. read more

I came here for Mother's Day and loved the elegant decor of the place. Our waitress was eager to recommend us the best dishes on the menu. We tried a variety of crudo dishes and nigiri. I thought it was cool how they import their fish from fish markets in Japan. The quality of the nigiri was good and I enjoyed the large size of the seared scallops. This place is pretty pricey but I guess you pay for the luxury experience! read more

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We should have known by the strange odor when we were seated that the food was NOT going to be good. The only reason I'm giving this place 3 stars instead of 2 is due to the wonderful waitstaff, it's not their fault that the food was gross. The sushi had strange spices and dare I say it too seasoned. The scallops came with a raw egg that the waitress rubbed all over the rest of the dish which made it even less edible. The crispy duck while quite nice came with accompaniments that I can only describe as fruity, gritty pieces and chewy paper..yah. My family won't be returning. read more

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RUDE and Disrespectful sushi bar staff. I decided to go here solo while in town on business.I sat at the sushi bar and waited for over 10 minutes to be greeted. In the meantime the sushi chefs were highly engaged in a Spanish conversation with the only other person (male) at the bar. This continued the entire time I was there. Little did they know I understood every word they were saying ( very disrespectful). My waiter came up to me and apologized for the wait. He was great. Unfortunately they don't train their sushi chefs how to be polite and show respect. Anyone going solo don't go to the sushi bar. read more

I thought I had reviewed this but maybe not. This is my go to place for great sushi when I don't care about the bill. Clients are told to take me here and when I just want a good night out and price is tertiary this is it. The oma something menu we here they just bring u stuff is the way to go but alacarte if u are not so hungry is great. Always specials and simply everything is fresh, great and creative. Cold yellowtail hamachi and warm black miso cod are essential, wine list though small is good, cocktails nice and chase it all with yamazaki Service great, ambience great. read more

We went here for our two year dating anniversary and I completely fell in love. I told my husband I wanted to have an omakase experience with him and so we did it on our anniversary and Valentine's Day weekend. Omakase, for those that are unfamiliar is a series of food prepared by the chef. Literal translation means "I leave it up to you." At Kuu, their omakase consisted of 7 course meals. Every single thing that they have bought out was delightful, interesting, and completely delicious. Oh my. I fell in love with every bite. Obviously, it was so good we ordered more afterwards! My favorite for the night had to be the amberjack sushi . My husbands favorite was any sushi with the yuzu kosho (he loves flavor). Feeling spontaneous? Come here for a try if you love sushi! The server we had (Jennifer) was amazing and knows her sushi's well. Atmosphere was on point and they even have a live violinist playing! We will definitely be back! read more

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This was a perfect sushi spot for lunch. Service was amazing, space is beautiful, and the food was super yummy!

Love the food here. Had a fantastic time. Poseidon roll was my favorite . The staff was warm and welcoming

Good Japanese/Sushi restaurant near the Westin. Dropped in here for dinner while on a business trip. Good selection of dishes, including many which could be considered fusion. 4 star over all for concept, 5 star for Jay's service and mix of 3 and 4 star for execution. I live in Seattle, so have high expectations for Sushi Here's the details. Clam miso soup. 3 star. Tasted like basic miso soup with 3 clams dropped in. Was expecting a more "clammy" taste. Guess they did not use clams when they made their broth. Grilled waygu beef salad. 4 star. Excellent, as I would expect for bringing Texas. Truffled Hamachi and Tuna Roll. 3 star. They gave it some special name on the menu which I can't remember. I love Hachi and love the aroma of truffle, so wanted to try. Good concept but fell down on execution. Hamachi and Tuna were ok, but not the freshest; in fact the hamachi was a little mushy. As for the truffle, taste or aroma, there is zero. Very disappointed there just tasted like plane plane ponzu sauce. Black cod (could have been Chilean sea bass cannot remember). 3 star. Grilled fish on top of cauliflower puree with some asparagus. Another good concept but poor execution. Fish was cooked perfect but served lukewarm and the cauliflower parade and asparagus were downright refrigerator cold. Maybe this is okay for some people but you should not be mixing very cold and then warm ingredients on the same dish; very jarring to the pallette. Actually was going to give this two stars except that the fish tasted so good. Rice pudding. 1 star. Description sounded good, and they had all the correct flavorings in there for rice pudding but This was a case of failed execution. The rice was way overcooked so they had this bowl of hard gelatinous rice mush, flavored like rice pudding. Worse you have to put a belay on top which again is warm but the underlying rice was cold right from the refrigerator. At minimum that should have been at room temperature. This was a failure dessert I was expecting something soft and delicate like a chawamushi or a pannacotta but with sweet rice in it, and of course cinnamon and brown sugar flavoring read more

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Don't hold back and embrace the sushi! I first tasted chef Addison Lee's creation at. Dinner Lab years ago but never given myself a chance to try out his restaurant. I'm glad we did today and it was great. Ordered mostly cold dishes. They were all pretty good minus the tako ceviches oily chip.... Minor compared to the magnificent fusion. Happy they had fresh wasabi and thought it made a big difference. I'd like to come back and try out more cold dishes and sashimi. read more

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the freshness of the sushi at this establishment is not to be slept on! extremely fresh and tasty sushi! i'm a nigiri kind of guy and they have an amazing happy hour and 2 for one nigiri on sunday! their service here is excellent, they are very attentive and they made sure that i had a wonderful first time experience! had i known about this place sooner i would have just dropped all these other places and only go here. their interior designs are really fancy and it definitely gives you a more high end feel with fair pricing. the vibes are immaculate and everything here is top notched! will be back with my family to try the rest of their menu! read more

Second time coming to this restaurant and I think it is soo good, will be coming back. Their social menu is great, lots of options at a very good price. Everything is delicious, though I admit the tuna tartare is my favorite! The ambience is really nice, the waiter was very efficient, knew the menu so well; she was so helpful and friendly. The food is served very fast so I would suggest order as you eat so it's always fresh. read more

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The place had a really great ambiance and the food there is really great. the sushi there was very fresh and delicious plus the service there was lovely!! read more

Stopped by looking for good quality sushi and ended up discovering a gem! Great atmosphere, food, and service! Definitely going to come here more often. read more

I came here for the first time the other week with my brother alex. I love it thanks so much for the great food

The sushi quality here is unbeatable! Will definitely be frequenting this spot when I'm craving super fresh fish. The service was top notch, and the restaurant has such a beautiful design. Excited to come back read more

Went to Kuu for dinner and sat outside on their patio. They have a large indoor dining area and plenty of tables out on the patio as well. The cushions on the chairs outdoors were not the cleanest, but it was a bit loud inside so we decided to sit outside anyway. Our waitress was great and made sure to check in on us frequently. She had great recommendations for what to order. We ordered several pieces of nigiri as well as items from the hot and cold tasting categories. The Brussels sprouts were flash fried with a nice sweet and slightly tangy sauce on them and came out piping hot. All the fish was extremely fresh. My favorite dish was the Kanpaccio (Kanpachi with slices of orange and grape drizzled with yuzu). It was fresh and flavorful. I probably would not order the akaushi & quail egg again. I've had better wagyu elsewhere and the dish came out at room temperature when it was supposed to be served hot. Overall I had a good experience and would definitely go back here. They had good quality sushi and good prices on their regular menu. They also have a happy hour menu that I would like to try next time. read more

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Fantastic sushi. I will defiently be coming back. Would def recommend to anyone that likes sushi

Came here during happy hour. To my surprise they have super fresh sashimi- actually the freshest quality that I've ever had! The price is definitely worth it because each piece was extremely savory. This is the true epitome of fine dining. They were incredibly attentive and the service was impeccable. The vibes gave off excellency and pretty fancy. The decor and aesthetics really made it seem like it was omakase level but the pricing was fair. Definitely coming back again with friends and family so that they can enjoy as well! read more

Overall, very delicious! Went for the social hour on a Monday (must sit in bar or lounge area). Great prices for really yummy food! Highly recommend. read more

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Loved kuu sushi, Hands-down, the Truffle Suzuki Roll (yellowtail, jalapeño, crunch, tobiko, all drizzled with truffle‑yuzu vinaigrette) was my favorite dish read more

Great sushi. I don't eat sushi often but I'll def be coming back . You will be seeing me often

Good food, good sushi, good service. Host sat me in well timed manner and server introduced themselves and the menu well. The nigiri rice was nice and fluffy with clean tasting fish. Restrooms were also clean which was a plus. Will be coming back again read more

Came here with my family the other day and what can I say it has definitely exceeded our every expectations. The decors in the interior were very fancy and the ambiance was unmatched. There's a beautiful patio on the outside and it lights up with warm colors. The inside looks something like high end restaurants and elevated dining. The rolls were great! And the sashimi is fantastic. I've never had fresher fish. The Poseidon is one of my favorites and their miso cod is wonderfully tasty. They pay attention to service of the highest detail and are always attentive when it comes to checking up on us and refilling our drinks- to getting whatever we need. This has been such an amazing experience and we definitely would be back soon! read more

The sashimi here is extremly fresh, we had the happy hour nigiris as well. Uni toro and their foie gras. Their lamb chops were exceptional :) we love the interior design defintiely a cut above the rest! I recommend this place to everyone who is looking for a great sushi place to dine read more

We went on a Friday night for Social Hour. Great deals and selection for this menu. The staff was very friendly and we liked our waitress. Love the modern Asian decor and feel of the restaurant. The bar lounge area is very large. We lived all the food! The rolls were the best. Very good and unique combinations that I hadn't seen before. The ika karaage was also one of my favorite things. Lastly the ube soufflé is a must! Hands down one of my favorite desserts. The ube chips were ok. I liked the creamy rock shrimp but they seemed a bit soggy. The only issues we had was that the waitress never brought soy sauce but had brought out the little bowls for it. Thought that was odd but the rolls didn't even need soy sauce so we didn't care. Also one roll took like 40 minutes to come out. It came out after our dessert did. Not sure why it took so long but it was worth the wait as it was delicious. read more

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Kuu Sushi is hands down one of my favorite spots in Houston. The sushi is always super fresh, and the presentation is on point. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is modern but cozy. Highly recommend the truffle salmon and anything from their happy hour menu. Great spot for date night or just grabbing a bite with friends! read more

When you go to Kuu, get the nigiri, that's its shining star. Parking is available in the form of a free garage; Kuu is part of a small shopping district near the Memorial Hermann Memorial City hospital. There are a few other restaurants in the area which are all served by the same parking garage. If you park in the garage you will have to walk a block/take an elevator. Kuu has both indoor and outdoor seating although the indoor area is much nicer than the outdoor. They do have heaters placed in the outdoor seating area, but it's very open and subject to wind chill. I had the pleasure of meeting the server Vinson who was incredibly personable, knowledgeable and helpful. Hotato Toban Yaki A very heavy, creamy, mushroomy dish. An interesting array of vegetables including asparagus and lotus root that made the dish very interesting. I thought that the portion for this was much too big considering how heavy the dish is. Sakana Nabe An interesting fried rice with good quality fish (sakana). The taste of the fish, however, pervades the dish to a great extent and it's difficult to taste much of the other flavors. Crispy Duck Some of the meat pieces were tough, but the flavoring is nice. It reminds me intensely of peking duck, except much more expensive and without the bun and toppings. Rin Makimono (roll) The rice is very plain; not resembling true marinated sushi rice. It's also very densely packed and cuts the taste of the ingredients. A very Americanized roll, but decently done for what it is. I appreciate the topping of pepper to give it a nice kick, and the imitation crab to add depth to the shrimp tempura. Nigiri The shining star of this restaurant. Not particularly heavily seasoned if at all from what I can tell. The fish is very good quality; the salmon in particular cuts like butter. If you're coming to Kuu, I recommend filling up on these instead of anything else. read more

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Kuu Sushi never disappoints! The fish is always fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and the flavors are on point. Highly recommend the truffle salmon and their creative rolls. read more

I had a great experience here! The food was fresh and delicious, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend trying this place if you're looking for a good meal. read more

Fresh, high-quality sushi with beautiful presentation and great service. Definitely one of the best sushi spots in town!

Came here on a weeknight for dinner. Service was on point, and ambiance is beautiful. Plenty of easy parking. -Edamame and Garlic Edamame: no way to go wrong with starting a Japanese meal with these starters. Tasty and light! - Tempura veggies: could have been a bit more crispy but overall good - Makimono - Rin (Shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, snow crab mix, serrano pepper, spicy aioli): loved! Very delish, with good textural contrast. - Cherry Bouquet sake: comes in a beautiful glass that makes it all the more enjoyable to experience! read more

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Their speciality rolls here are extremely good! I really the KUU roll here and their roku. It was very fresh and succulent. The environment and atmosphere here makes it all worthwhile, it makes you feel as if you're eating somewhere in river oaks area! I love the interior decor it's very demure and it's really elevated dining. Service here was great they were super attentive. Will be coming back here again to try more speciality rolls! read more

Definitely stop by for social hour. This was a cute place next to our hotel. I loved the sushi here. Everything was excellent from drinks, food and service. read more

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