Wow! I was very pleasantly surprised by this restaurant which serves high quality sushi and other…read moreJapanese cuisine. We decided to go for Houston Restaurant Week. For $55/person for dinner at a nice Japanese restaurant (think closer to $80 after tax and tip), how high quality could it actually be? And how full will I leave? Do I need to stop by Burger King on the way home because the portions here were too small? Nope! The quality and taste of every dish was super impressive, and after the 3 course meal, I actually went home full, satisfied, and feeling pretty good about myself! Let's talk about the food. I started with a delicious appetizer: wagyu skewers which are boneless short ribs skewers with grape tomato, spring onion, sesame, and lettuce. Omg - it melts in your mouth. You don't need to go to Tokyo's Tsukiji market anymore. Just drive to 59 and Timmons in Houston! The main course was the omakase plate which included generous portions: 3 pieces of nigiri, 3 pieces of sashimi, and chef's roll. The fish was spectacular and the flavor of the sushi rice was perfection. No soy sauce even needed. Lastly, the dessert. I'm not much of a dessert person (unless I'm on a Carnival cruise ship in which case I go to town on that melting chocolate cake). I ordered the Bailey's Salted Caramel Bread Pudding, and it was the perfect way to finish off the meal. Generous portions with the perfect texture and level of sweetness. Overall, quite an amazing meal. The service was exquisite. Our waitress wasn't over the top - just straightforward, professional, and kind. She went through the specials quickly and oriented us to the menu, and when she realized that our party of 9 was pretty much ordering off the Restaurant Week menu, she took our orders quickly with no confusion. The timing of each course was perfect. No waiting around, and no being rushed either. Lastly, the ambiance is what you would expect from a high end Japanese place. Packed on a Friday evening (luckily we had a reservation), and parking wasn't a problem either. Highly recommend this place. It will run you about $100/person if you want your fill of sushi, unless you go during Houston restaurant week.

I made a reservation for a party of 9 on Friday evening and was seated promptly. The restaurant…read moredecor is high end and sleek. The waitress was super friendly and gave us a concise run down of the menu which was very helpful. I ended up going with the Houston restaurant dinner menu and I was throughly impressed! The hamachi appetizer was super fresh and perfectly dressed with an amazing sauce that accentuated the fish quality. The omakase plate was very generous portion and the chef's choice selection highlighted high quality fish and was presented beautifully. The sushi rice was quite exceptional and it really set the rolls and nigiri apart from other Japanese restaurants in Houston. The dessert was a perfect ending to the meal. The gelato and Dubai chocolate pairing was delectable and it was encased in thin mochi wafers that hit all the different textural notes that made the dessert really stand out. My diagnosis: come here for high quality sushi and beautiful ambiance!

Amazing omakase experience and definitely worth a visit. 10/10 experience in every way…read more We added 5 courses to the 12 course omakase and the team coursed it out extremely well. We didn't feel rushed at all even though the seating was one hour long. DJ was very friendly and chatting with him made our experience more personal and enjoyable, he's very well versed about the Houston food scene Definitely try the A5 wagyu and blue crab add ons, they were our favorites! Also great that the omakase courses weren't just your basic sake, negitoro, and hamachi nigiri starters. Lychee martini is also divine

Remarkable omakase in an intimate 12-seat dining space at the sushi bar just behind the affiliated…read moreUchi. We came for my birthday with wife and daughter. There were two choices 15 or 20 courses. We went 20 and candidly were full by 12. Our daughter and I pushed on but my wife had to tap out. Pieces were great. It wasn't all nigiri. There were sashimi and other dishes that showcased the talent of the chefs. I'll be back.

Possibly the only place in Houston I give AF about omakase. Before this place opened a few years…read moreback during the great NfT era, I would frequently visit California for their Omakase. Anywho, I've taken make friends from out of town here, first dates (why not? Gotta set the bar high), and relatives here. Always a great experience. If you somehow book and have the whole place for you and your guest, it is literally the best. The chefs are always engaging, shout out to Jonathan. They can be educational, or just be a bro to where your date thinks you're friends with them for years yet they somehow set me up for success. Whenever someone asks I always recommend them to come here. Thank you for existing and I cannot wait to come back.

3.5 star One of the…read morecheapest omakases I've seen in Houston while delivering on quality. Highly recommend using inkind app to get a good deal. Pretty easy to just walk in on a weekend day (their reservations come w a hefty cancellation fee). Entry door looks like a painting on the right. Food: All of the fish was super fresh. I just was not a fan of a lot of the flavor combos and sauces (some of which included fish sauce, gochujang, dijon mustard). The crudo was Mexican flavored inspired and I did not enjoy it. I'm Vietnamese but I did not think the fish sauce dish (I forgot which one) was good. I wish the rice was not as doused in soy sauce which overwhelmed the fish and that overall, the fish taste shine through more in each dish but this may just be personal preference. My favorite was the chutoro. Service: Food is delivered at a relatively fast rate which I personally enjoyed. The workers were polite but not overly warm.

Absolutely loved this place. It's unique, intimate, and the staff are incredibly friendly. The…read moreexperience starts the moment you walk into the GLASS building, where you'll see aged fish on display alongside a designer clothing store. We were greeted with wine while exploring before the meal began, which was a really nice touch. Make sure to arrive early, as they start promptly. Each dish is introduced individually, making the experience feel thoughtful and immersive. Every course was beautifully done and tasted amazing, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed yet elevated. Easily one of my favorite omakase experiences in Houston by far.

Neo clearly sets out to create an exclusive experience with limited seating in a charming and…read moreintimate environment. The room is attractive and thoughtfully designed and there is an intentional sense of scarcity that makes the evening feel special from the start. That said my overall experience landed squarely in the average range. The sushi and presentation are good and competently executed but nothing truly stood out or felt memorable. For the price being charged I expected flavors or techniques that would separate it from other strong sushi options but that never quite happened. Everything was pleasant yet ultimately unremarkable. I get the sense that Neo receives rave reviews because people want it to feel special. The exclusivity the setting and the concept do a lot of the heavy lifting. Once you strip that away the food itself does not fully justify the hype or the cost. It is enjoyable but not exceptional and not something I would rush to repeat at this price point. Neo is fine for those seeking a curated intimate dining experience but if you are focused primarily on standout sushi and value there are better options available.

Great experience! Ask for Sebastian. He was fantastic as a server and at recommending dishes…read more Overall, the food was amazing. The place is also a great atmosphere! Will be going back for more!

Casa Kenji is cozy spot which makes it great for date night! I like the theme of this place and…read morethat it's actually a fusion cuisine. My girlfriend and I came here for our anniversary and they wrote us a sweet little card :') There are plenty of unique menu items we didn't know where to start because they all sounded so good, but everything we got turned out delicious nonetheless. Our favorite was the bluefin otoro binchotan which when our server brought out, he seared it with some special coal so that was cool. Not to mention the actual flavor and texture was phenomenal. I like how they brought out everything in a particular order that made the meal enjoyable and of course they were all beautifully presented. We appreciated their attentiveness and timing between each dish. The dessert is to die for! I saw the toffee mochi which I knew I had to get and it delivered. The mango tres leches cake is also uniquely made and that was a banger as well. Our server Sebastian was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and knew exactly what to recommend us. He described each dish as it came out. Super cool guy. We missed happy hour which is from 4-6 and they have great deals so we'll definitely be coming back!

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.

Food was creative, fresh and delicious by Chef Billy Kin. Each dish's presentation was top notch…read more Chef and sous chef were both attentive, personable and engaging, both were carrying conversations while working through the menu with no interruptions. Restaurant decor is comfortable and intentional; the chef stated pieces were handcrafted by him.

We went to 5Kinokawa for the omakase and it was unlike any sushi experience I've had. The space is…read moretiny and tucked away behind a hidden door (seriously, no sign--felt like a secret club). Inside, it's cozy and full of personal touches from Chef Billy, including Interstellar props and tools he used to help build the space. The meal was 13 courses, and everything was super fresh--especially the otoro and the uni pasta, which I'm still thinking about. The mocktail I had was really refreshing and beautifully presented. Chef Billy is a total character. He had the whole room laughing and made the experience super interactive. Definitely not your traditional quiet sushi night, but that's what made it so memorable.

Such a cute, intimate little sushi spot!!! The second we walked in, it was immediately a vibe. Dark…read moreand moody, BANGER vinyls playing, and just a handful of seats right in front of the chefs. I loved being able to watch them make all of our dishes right in front of us and then hand them straight over. It made the whole dinner feel so fun and personal. And the happy hour??? FIRE. The cocktails were so yummy, everything we tried was delicious, and our server DJ was the sweetest! Honestly such a 10/10 experience from the food to the music to the atmosphere. We were already talking about when we could come back before we even left Definitely found a new little date night spot!

This was my second time visiting Kira but the first time I was successful eating here. I tried to…read morevisit for lunch when they first opened but was turned away since I didn't have a reservation. I would say that was a little off putting but I still wanted to give it a try. I waited a few months to try again and I was able to walk in for lunch. There was only one other patty there so it was pretty dead. They asked me for my phone number to seat me which I would have preferred to just give my number vs my personal info but I didn't fight them on it. I opted for the lux hand roll selection and a glass of white wine. Food was good, a tad pricey. I think it was about $100 for lunch. I would go again and maybe try something different but nothing super spectacular stood out. Felt a little sterile and without warmth.