First time going here with a friend & it was pretty good! It can get pretty crowded within a couple of minutes tho.. Parking is a bit sketch.. They have parking in the front and also in this little fenced up lot next door. The quality of the sushi was great for the price you pay for. Service was great. Nice place to eat and catch up. read more

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This is a really affordable place for yummy sushi and Japanese food. It can get very busy so parking can be limited and hard to find. If you come during a busy time, the wait can also be long and the waiting area is very small. It can be hard to come in a group because of this. I got the salmon teriyaki bento box from the lunch special. It had also came with a vegetable eggroll that had cream cheese inside. It seemed more cream cheese than anything else though. There was also a miso soup that was a bit bland but still decent. The California roll was a good portion and there was 6(4 pictured). The salmon teriyaki was really good! There was 2 pieces with salmon skin still attached. The teriyaki sauce was subtly sweet but it was sticky and kind of gooey. Their happy hour has great deals too that I always come back for! read more

Oishii - Salmon Teriyaki bento box (partially eaten) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came to Oishii Thursday night for happy hour but sadly missed it since the wait was about 45 minutes around 6pm, which was suprising but it seems that the restaurant is pretty small inside. The parking lot was also very small but we got lucky and found a spot. We got seated at the bar since this was the fastest option (although not the preferred one). They have sushi combos A, B, and C posted on chalkboards around the restaurant. We opted to try one with sashimi. Each piece was very thick and well worth the money!! I think it was ~$27. Next time, I would probably try one of the other sushi combos as well to see..I think they have one with nigiri! We also got salmon skin rolls, but these were pretty dry, and I probably wouldn't get again. The james and shaggy dog rolls were both pretty good. I would say the shrimp tempura wasn't as crunchy as expected, so it was a little disappointing but still tasty nonetheless. We also got the eel roll, which was 10/10 delicious!! Would recommend :-) The agedashi tofu was also delicious and I would get it again as a small appetizer! For the food only, I would give 4-5/5 but for the whole experience: 45 minute wait, sitting at the bar area rather than a table, and the time it took to get the food, I'd say is 3/5 but I will definitely want to come back but at a less busy time! read more

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

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Had a below average experience. Sushi was good but do NOT get the edamame. No taste. And the bento box wasn't great -- why charge extra for rice and teriyaki items were below average. California roll was good (but it's a California roll). But the big issue was service. Our waiter was grumpy and rude. Seemed like there are other friendly servers, but we certainly didn't get that. I'm assuming this is the guys last night given he clearly hates his job. Will try again and hope for a better experience. read more

We came here for happy hour on Saturday to celebrate a birthday. I have always loved this place and it never disappoint. This is the only place where I can eat so much sushi that I'm literally full and it does not break the bank. They have excellent service, I love love love the Emily roll! Sushi prices are so good. read more

Oishii - Waiting area - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Loved the food here, and it is all very reasonably priced. We had an hour wait since they were very busy still at 8:30pm this Saturday, and the food was all worth the wait. You can always grab a beer from the "Sunrise Super Stop" next door and sip on it like we did as we waited. The menu here is massive. We shared some apps-the fried pork gyoza, steamed shrimp gyoza, and the fried tofu- all were flavorful; the fried tofu was the unique surprise of the three. The rolls here are larger than average, and 2 left me completely stuffed. The baked Volcano Maki roll was smooth & rich, and the Loco Maki roll had complex flavors and textures. They have a decent happy hour that we missed. Worth a stop if you are in the area. read more

Oishii - Outstanding rolls: Loco on top, Colcano on bottom - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came around 4ish which we thought it'd be pretty empty, but nope it had a decent crowd for happy hour! It was a 30 minute wait, which I didn't mind. The staff was on top of it, our drinks stayed refilled and food came out fast. I was very impressed by the service considering how busy they were. For appetizers we ordered the gyoza, solid 3.5/5, fried bananas SO GOOD 5/5. For sushi we did, the Kyle Roll 4.5/5 very fresh and tasty but I wish there was a sauce to it. Da Bomb roll, 4.7/5 so tasty and had a nice spice! We also had the Emily roll, 4.7/5 so good as well and had a nice kick, I also love the size of the rolls because they were pretty big! We finished off our meal with mochi which was perfect. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend, so worth the wait! read more

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Oishii serves delicious sushi at a great value point. They offer happy hour which usually comes with a wait but it is absolutely worth it. My boyfriend and I came here and kept ordering additional rounds because of how much we loved the sushi. It is a popular spot and usually always packed when we come at night. But a bustling ambiance means a healthy business and that the restaurant is people's choice! Parking is super limited so plan to come early. Would highly recommend Oishii for sushi! read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's good. It's definitely popular. There was a wait but open seats at the bar, which we took. Service was a bit slow. Took awhile for someone to take our order, but again it's super busy and it wasn't too bad. My friend's sushi plate came out quickly. My roll took another 10 minutes to come out, which wasn't great but we made it work. The sushi was good. Fresh. Exactly what you would want. The prices are just right. My roll was about $12. The 24 piece sushi plate was $26. The green ice cream was $3 for two scoops. Great value and a nice bustling atmosphere, so I'll be back. read more

Oishii - Go deep roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Osishii is a staple for high quality sushi and simple Japanese cuisine. Their happy hour just can't be beat either! We've been a regular for years now and will continue to be long into the future. Great food, great service, great everything!! read more

The location is very small with limited tables. We arrived (table of 2) at 6:30 and didn't get a table until about 7:45. We put our name in with our phone number, and went to nearby stores to kill time. Thank goodness we did! Anyway, the wait was worth it. 1 coke, edamame, the Philadelphia roll, and half of the shaggy dog roll was $16 in total for me (before tip). Food was great for such a low price. read more

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Finally revisited and got their sashimi. I should probably factor in the price but found the sashimi hard to swallow. The fish quality is not the best (my prior review, I did not have a lot of experience with fresh sashimi) which makes sense given the price but I'd prefer smaller portions w better fish quality. read more

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My partner and I heard from family friends that we had to try Oishii when we were in Houston. Lucky for us, we're relocating there in a few months. Oishii is a pretty low-key spot in a small strip mall and is easy to miss. We tried to stop in on our first day in town, but the wait was quite long and parking was hard to come by. But, if you time it right, you can enjoy very solid food at excellent prices (during happy hour 3-7pm). Our total for two adults including a kirin was approximately 22 dollars, and both of us were full at the end. The tofu and spicy salmon were my favorites, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu based on our experience. Portions were very good and service was also superb. All around a 5/5 and a place we'll be regulars at once we settle into Houston. read more

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The food was amazzzing especially for the price! All the sushi tasted fresh and had a mix of traditional sushi with some yummy American rolls as well. *I did takeout since I didn't want to wait that long to sit and everything, but it was still good and I'm guessing even better in person. I'm going to update this hopefully to 5 when I go in person. read more

Great sushi bar! They're happy hours is the bees knees! However, if you don't get there early enough, you may have to wait 30 minutes or so. Outside of that, get your sushi on! read more

Finally got to try the famous Oishii of Houston. I thought the BOGO happy hour deals were amazing. Lots of stuff to choose from such as tempura, sushi rolls, salads, and tofu dishes. Highly recommend their agedashi tofu and squid tempura. Tofu came in generous portion and sauce was very refreshing, while the tempura was crispy and paired with the sauce perfectly. The sushi rolls, and sushi in general, left a bit to be desired. Yes, prices are almost unbeatable and the fish quality was good, but I thought all of the fish were cut too thin while the rice portion was enormous. We had to take a huge chunk off all the rice for each piece in order to properly taste the fish on top. We wanted to order more, but the thought of being loaded with more rice steered us away in the end. read more

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It was my first time visiting on a Wednesday. My friend and I were looking for a sushi place with a good happy hour and stumbled upon Oishii. We came at around 5:30pm and the place was already packed. We didn't mind sitting at the bar for a shorter wait. In about 10 minutes we got seated at the bar. It's a real small restaurant with a lot of seating. I didn't catch our servers name but she was on top of it the whole night. Everything was quick and fast paced. Like I mentioned we came for a good happy hour and we got a GREAT one. Started off with some $4 house white wine and a bunch of appetizers because their buy one ($5) get one free! Their happy hour is 3pm-7pm mon-fri. Truly everything was tasty and I there wasn't one thing I didn't like. Food arrived very quickly and service was attentive. Will be back! read more

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

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TLDR: Small and frenetic restaurant with a large selection of tasty fish at cheap prices, somewhat hard to get into due to demand, with recently expanded but still somewhat limited parking. What is the deal with Oishii?! With prices that low for what appears to be good quality seafood... it makes you feel like there are some shady black market dealings going on. I'm kidding obviously but it's just hard to believe they can charge prices that low for seafood. It's also a really small restaurant so they can't move that much product... can they? Either way, take advantage. YAY: + Tasty food. Tried a few different fish (nigiri) and a couple different sushi rolls and they were all pretty good. + Large menu. Lots to choose from. A wide variety of fish, lots of rolls, tons of appetizers. + They offer take-out! NAY: - Long wait and I'm not sure if they take reservations (it's not mentioned on their website). This place is popular (good fish + really low prices = no brainer) so you're going to have a wait. For reference, we arrived at about 5pm on a Friday and the wait was already 45 minutes. - Cramped. It's a small place so the tables are close together. Prepare to have loud conversations happening right next to your ear. Some areas of the restaurant are downright claustrophobic i.e. the entrance. There are people waiting to be called inside a tiny hallway where only one person can really walk through at a time. You have people arriving, leaving, as well as food delivery drivers coming in/out (not sure what platform they are on for delivery). Wait in your car if you can -- they will call you when your table is ready. - Long wait to receive our food. PARKING INFO: They only have a couple of dedicated spots inside the strip mall and I think that's how it always was. However, they now have a small parking lot adjacent (left side) to the restaurant. It's a bit tight/cramped but still a huge improvement. If you choose to dine here, try to come early or during slower times. Or just get take-out. You still get to enjoy the yummy food at low prices and not have to deal with the crowds, long wait, etc. read more

Finally had the chance to try this place. Every time I drive by it's super packed and there's always at least a 30 min wait. Was the wait worth it? My conclusion is the same as the other reviews...you get what you paid for. Yes, their price is unrivaled. Certain items are only $2.50 during happy hour. Unheard of in the loop in 2023. But you're definitely sacrificing quality by a lot. Not only are you eating subpar sashimi, the rice is also not made up to standard. We ordered quite a bit of sushi and couldn't finish it not because we were full but it honestly didn't taste that great. Rice is super mushy and the sashimi doesn't have the texture or taste that it should have. Items I recommend ordering are the alcohol and anything not sushi. The tempura is good. I still think it's worth giving this place 3 stars because it's dirt cheap and I would come again for happy hour. read more

If you are looking for affordable sushi that is of good quality and is tasty, then this is the place for you! Today was my first time trying Oishii with my partner and we got to the restaurant at 8:30 pm, at which we were told that it would be about a 30 minute wait. We both heard of great reviews for this place, and I can definitely say the wait was worth it! Today we tried the salmon nigiri, seared salmon nigiri, and eel unagi. The salmon and eel nigiri were great but I would probably not get the seared salmon nigiri again. It was good, but they do cost more compared to the raw cut. We also tried the rosi roll and the roll out. They also tested great! And the portions were big for the price. We will definitely be back! Note: there is not a lot of available parking, especially if you are coming in larger groups/multiple cars. read more

Oishii - Salmon Nigiri, Seared Salmon Nigiri, Unagi Nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my favorite place to get affordable sushi. My boyfriend and I shared 6 pieces of salmon, 2 pieces of chutoro, 2 pieces of otoro, and 2 pieces of toro. Wait is always long during dinner time, the average wait time is 1.5 hour. All the staff provide quality service despite how busy they are. read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very unassuming, nothing fancy. Came for lunch and ordered off the lunch menu, but honestly the food is so well priced you can just order whatever you like and eat like a king! Quality of fish us good, sushi is average at best. The seaweed was chewier than I was used to. Vegetable tempura was basic, batter was more like thin panko that usual tempura batter. Sushi rolls were standard, nothing stood out. Beef curry don was fairly bland, however. Beef was thin but chewy as if it was overcooked. We ordered 3 entrees and 1 appetizer. Total came to $33. This was insane considering most places would be charging double. Def a decent place if you are okay with lower/average quality sushi. read more

Oishii - Veggie tempura, maki combo, 9 piece sashimi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I would give them 10 stars if I could. I love love this sushi spot. It's such a good spot for good sushi and prices are great.

I come to this sushi restaurant all the time. The sushi is very fresh and the pricing is super reasonable. They also have an awesome happy hour until 7pm on weekdays and 6pm on weekends that is super cheap and features a lot of there rolls. I usually come with my significant other or friends and we get about 4 rolls and leave spending only $40. The restaurant is small inside so I highly recommend you come early and get your name on the list because it will be a 20-30 minute just to get seated. Also, do not expect the sushi to be prepared quickly you usually wait another 20 minutes or so depending on how many rolls you order at a time. read more

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

These guys know what they are doing! No doubt the best sushi I have had in town. The location is great being situated closer to Galleria and Uptown. The dining area is clean and well maintained. Unfortunately, the restaurant does not provide an online ordering option or is on any delivery services. And it's difficult to place orders over the phone, especially with the takeout menu lacking easy pointers/numbering. You would find a long wait on Fridays and Saturdays so plan accordingly. They do have a parking lot right next to the building if you don't find space in front of it. read more

We placed an order to go a few days ago for a bachelorette party. They did such a good job packing it up nicely and it was a hit! The fish was super fresh and the SEASONING ON THE RICE WAS SOOOO DELICIOUS! Even the side salad was absolute perfection. Thanks for being a part of our special day!!! Oh, and it's super affordable too! read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best sushi for a quick meal. I pick this up so much for lunch. Wonderful staff and great rolls. Deff recommend. Not fancy but clean and really good. read more

3 - Special Maki, Black Dragon. 2 - Special Maki, crawfish Maki. Roll weak, crawfish on top good. read more

I have been to Oishii many times, and the last visit before this one I decided to not return. It has been several years since my last visit, and on a whim I tried it again. Big mistake. The issue with Oishii is not the sushi, per se, which is relatively fresh and well formed, but the RICE. It is far too sweet. Everything is sweet at Oishii. So sweet that the true flavors of the fish cannot come through. There is no way to undo this, as I have tried. There is not enough soy sauce or wasabi to cut through the sweetness of the rice. Even the pickled ginger is too sweet. The sushi is a more reasonably priced selection than other places, but it is wasted money for me to go back there. I go for sushi, not dessert. Strangely, they are always packed, and have always been. Go figure. read more

A decent reasonably priced sushi restaurant. Fresh ingredients and good services. Will come back.

This place is legendary. There's a reason there's always a line to get in! The portions are unreal for the quality and price. They have a good Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., and it's a great spot to grab dinner before a movie. read more

Oishii - One of their daily sample specials (amazing) and I think the Nikki & Alan Roll and a fried roll. It was all good! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is one of the best value sushi spots i've found in Houston. I was desperately craving a bento box during work and figured i would give this place a try. I've never seen so much food for only $12! The salmon had a nice glaze and the california roll was very fresh. I loved the ginger salad dressing that it came with and even the miso soup was delicious. This is a great spot for lunch specials and the inside was packed with diners when i stopped by to pick up my order. read more

Oishii - Bento lunch special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely love the place, the service is great and always felt attended to. The food quality is great and comes out fast. They have a range of dishes, from sushi to bento boxes, curries and soup. The restaurant is small and intimate, sometimes the table wait time can be long, takeout is also recommended here. read more

Oishii - Miso Soup Philadelphia roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for a late lunch and love the buy one get one free happy hour appetizers they do from 3-6. You definitely get what you're paying for with the lower prices but well worth it! It was packed and parking was limited but overall was great and I'll definitely be back for a quick sushi lunch. read more

Came back again to eat lunch since I was in the area and it did not disappoint. Fast service with great tasting food. Spent only $30 for 3 orders (9 piece sushi, bento box, and a dynamite roll). Wish this restaurant was closer to me! read more

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First review.... Amazing food. I got the chicken katsu and it was crispy, fresh, and all around delicious. I also had their green tea mochi ice cream. I am a big fan of their dessert. That is my go to and will still continue to be my go to. One last thing, there is a man that works there and I don't know how old he is but I am using yelp to try to find him. He has a sleeve of tattoos and one tattoo is behind his ear going down his neck. I have red hair and tattoos and I was sitting at the bar. If you are reading this, hi, I find you very attractive and would like your number, but if you are taken then just take this as a compliment. Thank you and yeah this place is amazing. read more

Oishii - Chicken Katsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The prices are higher than they are in the past, but Oishii remains a great place for high-quality, affordable sushi.

I have been driving past this place for over 15 years and I only recently heard that it is THE place to go to get the bang for your buck. I read some reviews online prior which was a good idea because 1. They don't take reservations during happy hour 2. Come plenty of time before happy hour ends because there is always a wait. 3. They do not provide to go boxes during happy hour so don't order more than you can finish. The happy hour deal is BOGO on apps and each app is $4. Appetizers include gyoza, fried squid, spicy tuna rolls, salads, and more. I came around 5 and waited for 30 min. Got seated and ordered SO much food and only paid $12 before tax and tip. I was honestly so full after. Of course the sushi quality isn't amazing but this is such a good deal and the quality is good for what it is. Anyways 10/10. Parking is a pain though. You have to park in a parking lot next to the restaurant and it is in the reverse direction when you want to back out. read more

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Came here at 4:30 on a Saturday, and there was a 45 min wait, but honestly, we waited less than that. The food and the service were very good, and you can't beat the happy hour. The only thing I would recommend is to have them cut the sushi rolls thin because they were VERY thick. I would definitely come back here when in town. read more

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Come here for good, affordable sushi. Is it the best sushi out there? No. Will it satisfy your cravings? Yes. Came here for the first time for lunch and I was honestly shocked by how busy the restaurant was. I don't usually go out for sushi but I know for sure that this was the most poppin sushi restaurant I have been to in a while. At 11:30 we were one of the firsts to have to sit at the bar, and by the time we left there was a line waiting to get seated. I honestly don't think fish quality is the best but it's still good and like I said, it gets the job done. I did notice some specials that were on the walls that I didn't see in the menu that I wish I ordered For 2 we got agedashi tofu, Oishii sashimi special, and the shrimp tempura bento box. Also ordered an Asahi. It came out to about ~$40 total including tax (and maybe tip? I can't really remember) we were pretty full afterwards. read more

Oishii - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas