Oishii's happy hour is always a highlight in our friend group. Whether it's grabbing a bite before catching a movie or just having a nice meal, oishii does a great job of providing quick and good service. The inside is a bustling and lively place anyone would want to have a meal in. The happy hour prices, quality and quantity can't be beat! I think we've tried most of everything on the appetizer menu, but the dish that always mesmerizes me is the Agedashi tofu. It's truly a wonder, being both flavorful and light at once, and appearing at times to be alive. The only downside to the experience is their strength: the crowd. Parking can be impossible at times, which is disheartening. However, if you wait, it's worth it! read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had a surprise birthday dinner for my best friend here! The restaurant is small but was very accommodating when we told them ahead of time we wanted to reserve for a large party of about 14 people. We were sat all the way in the back by the kitchen and restroom, lol it was kinda weird but not bad since the place in general is small. The service was good, the waiters were very attentive and accepted the cake I brought earlier which I was glad. Parking is definitely a hassle! The restaurant shares a lot with other businesses but has another small lot next door dedicated for the restaurant. The food is great quality for the price! I got two maki rolls: the shaggy dog and a spicy tuna. The shaggy dog was huge haha but I wasn't complaining. When I got my check I was surprised how cheap it was! Would recommend coming here. read more

Oishii - Shaggy dog and spicy tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

They don't take reservation for happy hour. So we did lunch instead. The sashimi without rice tasted fishy, especially the salmon and tuna, which was not good. I had the runs later that day. The salad bowls suck. It literally rolls all around the table. See video. The tempura shrimp in the bento box was nice. Staff seemed kinda pushy. And we had several different people serving us (drinks person different from person who took our order who was different from person who took our desert order who was different from person who did the bill). I put up a photo of the appetizer selection (non happy hour) because I couldn't find one on Yelp or google maps. The tako yaki appetizer looks better than it taste. But they add the dancing flakes katsobuashi which is a nice touch. The fried bananas you get to choose your ice cream. We got green tea and it was pretty good. read more

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I came during happy hour and it was so busy. Everything came out so quick and prices were too good. The food was pretty good for the price as well. All the servers were very nice and accommodating. read more

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We love the food here...top quality, however be prepared for lines and there can be slow service when very busy. We usually order take out. Was not impressed that one of the staffs was sick and still at work. Girl with bunny ears on Easter coughing all over the place was insane. Stay home if you are sick- I think that's ridiculous to risk getting customers and the food contaminated. read more

This restaurant is such a steal. If I was a local, I would be here WEEKLY. The happy hour special is such a great deal. They have a buy one, get one for all of their appetizers, and they have such a large variety of appetizers. Salmon rolls, tempura, edamame, and so much more. The restaurant was packed on a Tuesday night, but it never felt crowded. The servers were very attentive, and I would say that the restaurant was just cozy with how it was set up. I got the katsu Bento box, and for $16, it is packed with food. I got 6 pieces of nigiri, katsu, miso soup, salad, and seaweed. I also got the salmon roll and dynamite roll (not pictured) as appetizers. Everything was delicious, and I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in Houston again. read more

Oishii - Katsu Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Simply Amazing is the only way I know how to start this sentence.... A wonderful friend suggested this restaurant after work yesterday... At first sight a simple small hidden gem. Fantastic sushi ! FRESH FRESH FRESH !!! We ordered the daily special C. It was happy hour as well, bogo the egg rolls and pork dumplings! I will end my review by saying, I woke up wanting to go back very soon!!! The staff is all amazing! Helen is my friends favorite from the early 2000's when she was a 2-3 x's a week regular! read more

Cheapest sushi in the loop besides HEB. I forgot to take a picture, but nigiri was not the freshest and sooo small. But can't really complain for like $1.25 a piece. If you want these prices and don't mind a drive, go to iwaya. It was completely fine, combos are good value, and if I come back I'll probably only get rolls. I like the inside tho. Super cozy read more

I love how inconsistent the customer service is here. There's this tall guy who is just dismissive with his attitude. Called to make an order he slurred his voice saying hold on, puts me on hold.. 10 minutes nothing happens. Food is ok but this place is annoyingly inconsistent with people they hire. read more

Great option for affordable sushi! I would recommend going during Happy Hour as they offer a buy one get one appetizer which is insane! I also love that they have Sashimi and Nigiri combos. Although it's affordable, the quality is as good as other restaurants around the area. I loved their chopped spicy scallop nigiri because it was actually spicy! I got their Sashimi combo and a mixed roll and I have no complaints. Overall, 7.5/10. read more

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Oishii did an amazing job for our Asian-themed Friendsgiving! They made three absolutely gorgeous trays for us, and everything was so fresh and delicious. Everyone loved it. Oishii is hands down my favorite sushi spot. The food is always great, and the people who work there are so nice and helpful -- they honestly feel like family. Couldn't recommend them more! read more

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One of Houston's sushi staples! I love their happy hour. I usually get there before the rush hour crowd gets there, so I haven't had to wait long to be seated. The food is always fresh and good! The waiters and waitresses are nice and attentive. Definitely keeping this spot in my pocket! read more

Oishii - Tai and Sake sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This place opens at 12, I arrived at about 12:10 and it was almost full but I managed a seat at the bar. Service was quick to offer me a drink and everyone was pleasant and checked on me without being overwhelming. Getting the seat closest to the kitchen, I was able to observe how the staff worked together like a well oiled machine and I appreciated that. I started off with the agedashi tofu since the menu was big and I needed some time to figure out my choices. Being close to the kitchen didn't help because I wanted everything that passed by me! I ended up with the Calamari, and three rolls, rock'n roll, smoked salmon, and the Houston maki (recommended by the server). The tofu was fried perfectly into little bites with dancing bonito flakes and the calamari you could tell was fresh, the tempura batter some of the tastiest I've had in Houston. I realized I had ordered too much when my rolls arrived but I made an honest effort to finish as much as I could. My favorite was the Houston roll which was tempura fried, and my least favorite was the smoked salmon but all very tasty and fresh. I'll definitely be back to try more,, and I'll make sure to go early! read more

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Arrived during peak lunch and managed to snag a parking spot with a friend - definitely trust the other reviews when they say this place gets busy at lunch time!! Very casual, chatty vibe which was perfect for a mid-work lunch with a friend and their lunch menu is really affordable! I ended up going with the 9 pc nigiri lunch special while my friend had a rice bowl - though I wish I had more of an appetite because their other rolls looked very yummy and affordable. Service was really fast, as we were deated quickly and attended to often throughout the meal despite the busy-ness. We also got fried gyoza and Takoyaki as starters. The gyoza was pretty standard but the takoyaki was honestly way too mushy for my liking. The nigiri was pretty good but didn't scream amazing to me. For the price, the place is a great quick and casual lunch and very kind to your wallet! read more

Oishii - 9 pcs Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oishii is one of the best happy hours in the city! I wouldn't say the sushi quality is comparable to some of my other favorites, but it's fresh and clean. This place is very difficult to get into during happy hour times, and hard to get on the phone. It's best to just show up early and wait for a table. The HH ambiance is really fun because everyone is loud, enjoying the cheap prices, and ordering a ton of food. Definitely a spot to check out. read more

Parking is limited and difficult, but that was the least of the issues. The prices are very affordable, but unfortunately the quality matches the price. I ordered the sushi platter (over 20 pieces) and the agedashi tofu. The tofu had decent flavor and came out hot and freshly fried, but the heavy coating left a chalky, dry taste on my tongue that was hard to get past. The sushi platter was very disappointing. The rice was cold, gummy, and overwhelming compared to the fish. The fish itself tasted gummy, mushy, and not fresh, with some pieces giving off that unpleasant "fishy" flavor. To make matters worse, I ended up with diarrhea afterward, which sealed the experience for me. The one positive was the service. The staff were kind, attentive, and welcoming. Unfortunately, good service can't make up for food that tasted low-quality and left me feeling sick. read more

Cool spot with great happy hour! Parking is limited in front but there is parking next to the restaurant. We arrived on a Thursday after 5pm, it was two of us and had about a 15 minute wait. The staff were very friendly and attentive and checked on us regularly throughout our dine in. They have a vast happy hour menu with buy one get one free appetizers among a ton of other sushi options. Pork egg rolls & miso soup were delicious. Fries were bland and not anything outstanding. Enjoyed the spicy salmon rolls. Depending the time pack your patience because it is an intimate small space, and does get busy and crowded for happy hour and for good reason. read more

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This is my second time and each time has been a great experience! The prices are super low, but the the food is super high-quality! Be sure to come from 3 to 7 for their happy hour menu where everything is buy one get one free. The service is really great, and the food comes out almost instantaneously after we order. Family friendly place, but can get very loud and crowded definitely more of a casual spot. read more

Oishii - Happy hour- spicy salmon roll, dynamite roll, California roll, escolar sushi, low price of $21! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been to Oishii restaurant many times in the past with my friend for lunch. This time, I was introducing my other friend to this restaurant. We went there for lunch. Their sushi and sashimi are so delicious. This restaurant has very good sushi and sashimi quality. Their sashimi prices are very cheap compared to other sushi restaurants. It is a small restaurant, but they are always busy during lunchtime. The staff is so nice and provides great service. This is my favorite sushi restaurant in the Houston, TX area. read more

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Arrived at Oishii around 8 PM on a Friday so my first recommendation is to not arrive at this particular time- the wait was 1 hour and 45 minutes. We probably would've gone elsewhere if didn't have this thought 1 hour into waiting for our table. We were able to place our orders before getting seated, so they could start working on our orders which saved time. Although it still took 15 minutes to get out our sushi order after we were seated. Overall, it's good value. The beef don was surprisingly large for the $8.50. The sushi pieces were around $1.50-2.50 aside from Toro, Otoro, chutoro, uni. It's not the freshest sushi and the rice is too mushy/sticky. But it will satisfy your craving for sushi for a low price. The parking is pretty limited. read more

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I have never had a bad experience at Oishii. I typically dine here solo so it's easy to grab a spot at the bar however, because it is so small there are always people waiting for tables. You really can't beat the prices here especially for the quality of food. This last time I dined here for dinner and got the miso soup, yellow tail roll, and RM Roll. All of it was fresh and delicious. The RM roll pieces are large so a bit challenging to eat. It's a shrimp tempura and avocado roll topped with salmon, chopped scallops and habanero masago. All of the staff were very friendly. Check this place out if you're in the area. read more

Oishii - R.M. Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

So grateful my friend got me on this spot! Hole-in-the-wall type place that is PACKED, and you know they're doing something right if there's a line every single day. That said, avoid rush hours if you don't want to wait! We got there around 5:00, and there was about a 10 minute wait, which was not bad at all. The place is really small and intimate. There's a happy hour from 3pm-7pm, Monday-Friday and 3pm-6pm Saturday, where you can get BOGO appetizers/small rolls, and it was SUCH a deal! All the sushi was delicious, but I especially LOVED the eel, SUPER fresh, you could taste it! Definitely coming back to try the other millions of menu items, like soba, bento boxes, and dons. read more

Oishii - Sushi plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was the second time we tried Oishii. The first time, we got delivery and did not like the quality of the the fish and found the rice to be dry/crunchy and it had this strange sweet taste to it. We decided to give it another try, figuring that maybe they were having an off night and maybe we would have a better experience at the restaurant itself. We went there for lunch on a weekday. First thing you should know is that parking is very limited, and many of the spots in the lot out front are reserved for other retailers. We went during the lunch rush, so it was pretty packed but they managed to find us a seat immediately, which I appreciated. The food took a while to come out, but again it was crowded so I don't blame the restaurant for that and I'm sure they were trying their best. We ordered off the lunch special menu that had several dishes including udon soup, teriyaki entrees, tempura and sushi specials. Each special came with a choice of miso soup or salad with ginger dressing and most dishes were under $20. The shrimp tempura lunch special came with 4 pieces of shrimp tempura and 4 pieces of vegetable tempura with a bowl of white rice. It was fine, nothing special. It came out hot but was kind of small so if you're hungry, it's really not enough food for lunch and was more like an appetizer. We also tried 9 piece nigiri lunch special. Honestly, it was terrible. The rice had that same sweet taste that I remembered from when we ordered delivery. The fish was very thin and bad quality, with a few pieces that tasted sour. I couldn't finish it because it was so bad. The restaurant itself is also not that clean and it's insanely loud during the lunch rush. All in all, I would never come back here. There are so many great sushi spots in Houston, and yes most of these places are more expensive than Oishii, but the quality of their dishes is so much higher that it's worth it to me. I understand the appeal of cheap sushi, but you're better off getting grocery store sushi than getting sushi at Oishii. Even though their dishes were inexpensive, I feel like I wasted money and time trying this place out again because it was so bad. Next time I'm craving sushi for lunch, I'm going to HEB. Their sushi is better than this place, it's quick and affordable, and they have $7 rolls on Wednesdays. read more

Oishii - Lunch special: sushi sampler - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Solid sushi spot with affordable options, and great deals during happy hour! This place is on a small little corner strip so the parking is very limited and the place is always packed/busy, but the service here is very fast and they do have a lot of tables and bar seats inside. I got the special C combo which comes with miso soup and 15 pieces of thickly sliced sashimi for $20! I also got a chopped scallop handroll which was really delicious. My friend ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box, and enjoyed it as well. Overall, I would definitely stop by again, especially for the BOGO free happy hour deal. read more

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I've been coming here for the last 20 years, no joke... this place is so goated. I don't live in Houston anymore but whenever I visit family (anywhere from 4-8 times a year), I ALWAYS make it a priority to come here. Service, spot on. Food quality, CONSISTENTLY fresh. It has remained AFFORDABLE, and that's not an exaggeration. Vibes are always amazing. Please NEVER CHANGE! This place is extremely nostalgic to me and it's an insane dopamine rush when I walk through the door. THANK YOU OISHII I LOVE YOU! Ps to the people who've said they had bad quality... it must've been an off day because that's NOT the norm here. All restaurants have their off days but this place is definitely worth giving a 2nd chance. read more

Big chunks of FRESH FISH. Rice is perfect. Sauces and toppings were a little bland. Prices are good. I'd come back here. read more

Oishii - Isabel and Texas sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I heard a lot about the happy hour here, prior to ever being in Houston so def added it to my list of visits on my quick tour. Its a small, casual restaurant and filled up quickly. Happy hour has BOGO of various appetizers along with beers and wine. We ordered a few items including dynamite roll, spicy salmon, fried squid, vegetable tempura, agedashi tofu, and edamame. Staff was all friendly and food came out quick (I'm sure they want high turn around given the popularity of the happy hour). All the food was great for the price, its nothing super special but for ~$25 for 2 people coming out full, its a great deal! I'll have to come back to try the regular menu as well since it all seemed very affordable regardless. So far, I can say the HH was a great deal, just be prepared to wait if you're coming at 5 or later! read more

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What's your goal? Delicious sushi - wrong place Ok food for a good price- this is the place. I was very excited to try this place due to the consistent long line and high reviews, but it was a let down for me. The restaurant is pretty small in the inside which explains the lines. The service was not as attentive as I would've liked based on restaurant size and the amount of patrons at the time. The food was very regular. They have a great but one get one free hh, but everything I had was comparable to Chinese buffet. The food wasn't bad, I just expected more. If I was at a different level in my sushi pallet I might feel different read more

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Checked out their happy hour since we're in the area and we're fortunate to not have any wait at 3:30pm on a weekday. Still had to park in the lot next to the restaurant though as their main spaces are very limited. We were seated immediately, but that was about the last of the service for our visit. Although there seemed to be plenty of staff standing around, it took 30 minutes to take our order and about that long to get our check. The food itself didn't take too long. Maybe they were going through some things. The happy hour menu is reasonable - the prices really can't be beat. But the quality of the food reflects it. You won't leave hungry but it probably isn't as satisfying. What little fish I did get seemed fresh anyway but portions just seemed a lot smaller. And without much flair. Everything else wasn't really memorable enough, so come expecting you are just filling your appetite. read more

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Absolutely delicious Japanese restaurant very well developed pure Japanese flavors starting with the miso soup, dumplings, and sashimi. The rolls were freshly made. Rice was a great texture. The service is friendly, helpful, and attentive The parking lot is definitely timely. The inside of this location is is very small narrow. That's only four stars for overall atmosphere very clean interior. I had to park at the Costco parking lot in order to park my large vehicle but well worth the walk definitely one of the top sushi restaurants in the area from a cost point it's on point for the higher quality of fish that I was able to get here. Note my rating system: 1 Star: I wouldn't recommend 2 Stars: Didn't hit my standards 3 Stars: Average (nothing special) 4 Stars: Above Average. Would recommend. Still looking for the 5 Star. 5 Stars: Top of their game. Great food. Great service. Would recommend and plan on returning. read more

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Food is always consistent and the fish is so fresh!!! Great happy hour prices Oishii is my favorite place to get affordable sushi from. It's hard to get a table sometimes so I usually just get takeout read more

It's been a long time since I have dawn the door of this establishment. Came here late on a Tuesday night and it was packed and lots of to go orders. We decided to wait for a table and I am so glad we stuck it out. I like the casual dining... atmosphere is lively and the decor is simple but it works. It's not a huge place and parking can be challenging sometimes. But the food is worth it... I ordered the Special C (all sashimi)- 3 pieces of salmon, 3 pieces of escolar, 3 pieces of of tuna, 2 yellowtail, 2 peppered tuna, 2 Japanese snapper and it came with miso soup. Everything was delightful but the peppered tuna...I am guessing I wasn't feeling the peppered tuna that night. The sashimi were nice thick pieces. Staff was very cordial. read more

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Amazing service and food is served fast. Quality food and amazing prices in comparison to other sushi restaurants in the area, my opinion. Please give this place a try if you haven't already read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Happy hour amazing ! Daily deals amazing ! The wait? Awful. I've tried to come back recently and have been stuck with an hour to 1.5 hour wait (on multiple occasions at different times) Which great they're super busy, but not everyone enjoys that weight time. They would benefit from a much larger spot than the one they're in now. Favorite menu items- Yellow tail appetizer Emily roll Loco roll read more

I met up with a friend at Oishii in Houston. This sushi spot is known for their great happy hour, and just being a great value in general. Their parking lot was pretty small and I was lucky to get the last spot. Even though it was a weekend, the restaurant was fully packed from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. We ordered the sushi plate which is an assorted plate of 24 sushi (nigiri) for only $28. Such an insane deal. Since it is a value place, the sushi isn't the best quality but some of the cuts were pretty good. They don't skimp on the slices either. If you go during happy hour, they have discounts on drinks as well as bogo appetizers for $5. We got 2 spicy salmon rolls, edamame, and a kani salad. The spicy salmon roll was pretty solid, the edamame is actually a lot, and the kani salad was decent but it was really small. Overall this place is really good value wise if you like quantity for sushi read more

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Have you ever gone to restaurant and felt you did something to personally offend the staff before you sat down but knew this was almost impossible. I think it is more to note I am not a regular but been here many times. Just a very weird experience today with what I would call near rude service. I ended up leaving while the wife wanted to stay and finish eating. No comment on food as I just left. read more

Oishii - Busy Thursday - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oishii at one time was the absolute BEST spot to enjoy sushi However, the quality of the food has taken a tremendous nose dive! I certainly hope they will make the necessary changes to turn their food around. I miss it so much! read more

It's a very affordable restaurant for sushi and their happy hour is really well-priced! We came eyeing on the $1-3 nigiri. Came on a Wednesday dinner time and it was packed so be prepared for a line! What we ordered * tai (red snapper) - we judge the freshness of the sushi quality with red snapper and unfortunately oishii did not pass the vibe check. It felt a little fishy and for a fish that doesn't really taste briny or fishy at all. * tobiko - best out of the three kinds of nigiri we ordered * salmon???- I honestly don't remember if it was salmon or tuna, but it was very fishy * veggie tempura - it was good, but I was surprised to find broccoli in the mix of veggies! * spicy salmon roll - solid roll! (Ordered veggie tempura and this roll as the happy hour buy one get one deal) Vibe 7/10 - feels more like a very casual neighborhood restaurant for a more quick dinner price $30 ish per person party of 2 people I give 6/10 - I think maybe if we ordered some speciality rolls it would have been better, or some other dishes. But from the quality of the nigiri, I don't see ourselves necessarily returning. We also noticed a lot of Japanese customers, so just maybe we ordered the wrong thing here? 09/04/2024 read more

Oishii - Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Me and my partner prefer to dine in but the wait is always so long so we end up ordering to go. They have a happy hour that's very worth it. The sushi is fresh and delicious. read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

To say I am disappointed would be an understatement. So called "regulars" were offered special treatment including the ability to disregard the liquor license law and take alcohol off the premises of the restaurant. Our server did not even do the absolute bare minimum and we did not receive plates with our appetizer. Our server was short and impolite however, her attitude pivoted an absolute 180 with the "regulars" seated adjacent to us. They received plates and fast and friendly service. Oh, and they were doing soju shots with the waitress on the side as we were waiting for the check and for our piled up plates to be cleared. My mother who was accompanying me on this business trip brought her complaints up with the employee at the front of the restaurant before making our exit. When confronted with this information, he laughed as if it was not a legitimate complaint. Nevertheless, I believe my 38 cent tip was loud enough to voice my displeasure aside from this lengthy review. The food was average, nothing bad nor anything special and is the only reason this isn't a one star review. In summery, do not come to this place if you are not ready to be treated as second-class citizens to the "regulars". read more