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    Yakitori
    Christine D.

    July 2026: Went for their Tuesday Steak Night Special. Noticed there was a few changes to the menu since we last came in April 2026. Ordered: - Prime NY Strip - Comes with a House Salad and Sweet Potato Mash - We did medium rare, we felt like it was slightly over cooked and was more of a medium. Overall flavor of the steak was good, I liked the chimichurri sauce. Sides were also good and helped me not get flavor fatigue, I didn't realize the salad contained blue cheese (which I don't usually like). - Wagyu Burger - Fries

    Yakitori Menu
    Maggie J.

    After recently trying both Oru and Kira we were excited to try out the restaurant group's newest spot, Toga. We had a reservation for 2 people for Saturday night at 7 pm and arrived a touch on the early side. They were able to seat us right away which was lovely. After doing my research on previous reviews I had decided we were going to get the burger and the carbonara but after a well placed recommendation from our waiter (who was great) we made a pivot. We tried: -Pickle Plate: This was a little too salty for me and probably the only thing I wouldn't order a second time. -Chef's Selection Yakitori: The meatball was the best of the 3 but we enjoyed the wing and the breast as well. -Wagyu Burger: Believe the hype, this was an outstanding burger. Cooked perfectly and messy to eat but in the best way. -Mushroom Don: Our waiter did not steer us wrong, this was indeed delicious. Chock full of mushroom and umami flavor we were very happy we ordered this. Our only mistake was not coming into this meal with a larger group. We already have plans to come back with friends to try the tuna carpaccio, carbonara, katsu curry and dessert torrija.

    Happy hour
    Ivy Z.

    One of my favorite happy hour menus! Great place to hang out with a friend and share small plates. Service was great and lots of parking in the attached garage

    Matcha cheesecake
    Joyce A.

    The service was exceptional. The food was so good I only regret that I was too full to eat more. The best dishes we tried were the noodz and roe, the wagyu burger, the potato croquette with trout eggs, kinoko yakitori, and the mushroom don bowl. We had two fantastic desserts. The caramelized milk toast was perfect and smokey like a toasted marshmallow. The matcha cheesecake was true matcha flavor with the fresh strawberries. I think the matcha cheese cake would have been perfect with a hint of lavender. I would probably pass on the udon carbonara, pickle dish, and pickled shrimp in favor of more yakitori, but my friends loved the pickled shrimp. I could eat here over and over. The white pepper green cocktail and the high ball were the favorites drinks.

    Mushroom Dish
    Melissa P.

    I had a good experience at Toga and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys having a little bit of everything. The highlight of the evening was definitely the service. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to guide us through the menu with thoughtful recommendations, which made the experience even better. Overall, it's a good spot with excellent service, and I'd be happy to return.

    Chicken Sandwich
    Brian P.

    Toga is an amazing place to get some small bites! My girlfriend and I shared a few plates and we both got full still. Their happy hour menu is actually insane, they have some good items on there that I didn't see on the regular menu. I'm not exactly sure when happy hour is but I came around 5:30pm on a Thursday. We had the tuna carpaccio (MUST), wagyu burger (DO NOT skip this, it's $15 vs $26 during happy hour!!), Toga Chicken Sandwich (I loved this as well as a chicken sandwich guy), mushroom don, green beans, and a chicken skin skewer. The mushroom don was actually a pretty big bowl and it's very flavorful. Not earthy, but it just tastes well with whatever ingredients they use to mix it in. Green beans were okay, I think we were told it's a new item they were trying out but they were a little salty imo. The skin skewer was very fatty and I liked it, but it was small. The things you cannot skip: The tuna carpaccio is a top-tier menu item that tops other restaurants. The wagyu burger is super juicy and flavorful - like I said don't skip this during happy hour. The chicken sandwich was very crispy and perfect especially the meat. The bun was a little harder than I expected but nothing that changed the taste it overall. I would say don't skip on this either! Our servers were super friendly and we appreciated their vibe. Very welcoming and we'd like to say we'll definitely come back again in the future!

    Brian P.

    Toga you killed it. Last minute Thursday date night at 7:30pm. Got there and it wasn't too crowded but by 8:30pm it was vibing. We got a bunch of things to try. Miso soup was amazing. Served in a handmade ceramic cup chicken stock based which was super deep and aromatic. Tuna carpaccio which was amaaaaazing. Great toast points, classic but with an amazing wasabi mouse. Agadashi tofu which is one of my wife's favorites. We got the fries which were super crispy with amazing garlic and spicy aiolis the breast and BBL yakitori. The BBL was the winner. We ended by splitting the Katsu Curry spicy and sweet and super tender pork cutlets. Wish we had space for dessert! Service was amazing. Thoughtful and kind and engaged but not pushy. Ambiance was relaxed and easy going. Will definitely be back!

    Thao L.

    Ambiance is nice but somewhat loud. Service was great. If you like chicken yakatori then this is the place to go.

    Zaran E.

    Wow what a great runny establishment . Great food , great service . The ambiance in here is great . Me and my wife decided to try Toga and it did not disappoint . We ordered the Wagyu burger , the udon carbonara , the pickled gulf shrimp and the fries . Everything was top tier , highly recommend

    Wagyu burger 10/10
    Stephanie M.

    Lovely new dinner spot; casual, lively, and just cool enough to feel like a treat without being stuffy about it. No pics of this because we were too busy enjoying ourselves, but hands down the yakitori is the star of the show, highly recommend you start there. The udon carbonara was a touch salty for my taste with the miso and pancetta combo, but we still ate every last bite lol François took such great care of us and made the whole evening feel extra special. So happy this place exists in our neighborhood, my husband is already planning our next drop in!

    Jo-Anne E.

    Checked Toga out Friday night. Experience was 10/10. Hospitality was top notch! Constantly checked in on how we were doing which I appreciated. Enjoyed all the dishes that we ordered. My favorite was the mushroom rice bowl... OMG YUM! Chefs special Yaki is a must try and their Crudo with Leche de Tigre - which brought tears of joy to my eyes. Ambience was great - minimalist artsy vibe. Parking ample. Will definitely come back to try the other items my stomach unfortunately didn't have room for tonight.

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    Food was ! Tuna carpaccio and the burger were my favorite dishes of the night. Going back so I can try the entire menu.

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    4.5(125 reviews)
    1.1 miWest University

    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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    Kira

    Kira

    4.6(113 reviews)
    0.0 miUpper Kirby

    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.

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    Izakaya Wa - River Oaks - #YelpElite #Yelp #sushi

    Izakaya Wa - River Oaks

    4.3(318 reviews)
    1.0 miRiver Oaks, Montrose
    $$

    This place has been on my to-go list for a while and it did not disappoint! We started off with age…read moretakoyaki and toro carpaccio, which were both recommended to us by our server. The age takoyaki was creamy and good to share amongst a group. The toro carpaccio was amazing as well and melted in your mouth. We also ordered chicken curry udon, chicken karaage, and tantan noodles. All had really great flavors but my personal favorite was the tantan noodles which came with poached egg, sauce, and garnishes that you got to mix into the noodles. Super creamy and nutty! I really loved the vibe of the restaurant too, it's small but has a homey vibe that would be great for either a small group hangout or a date. There's a lot of bars to visit nearby too. Our server was also so sweet and brought us a baggie of Japanese candies & sweets after our dinner since it was Valentine's Day. Only complaint was parking. Very small lot and very packed! Get there a bit before your reservation to figure out parking.

    Good food and cozy ambience. Our waiter was really friendly!…read moreI enjoyed the menu options and a lot of them are quite authentic and similar to what I eat in Japan. Because it is an Izakaya, the portions are small. I do think the pricing is a bit on the higher end for the small portions but overall I had a good time. The jellyfish salad is soooo goood.

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    Aka Sushi House - Sushi Platter Spicy Yellowtail Shrimp Crunchy

    Aka Sushi House

    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    0.3 miUpper Kirby
    $$

    My girlfriend and I tried Aka for a late lunch, looking for other Japanese entrees outside of…read moresushi. It was fairly empty at the time we showed up. Service was friendly although a bit slow. We each got a rice bowl and shared the stuffed mushroom appetizer. I opted for the gyudon beef bowl. It came with very tender cubed ribeye and mushrooms on top of flavorful rice. I would've liked if it had more beef though. The stuffed mushrooms were fried and crispy, although the "stuffing" was lacking as well. The katsu kare don was one of the better tonkatsu I've tried and very reasonable for the price too. I'd probably go with that one if I come back.

    Food: 2/5 Service: 2/5…read moreAmbiance 4/5 Was in town visiting and I love Japanese food so I said let's give this place a try since pass it often. OMG, this was the worst Japanese food I have ever had. The miso soup was not good, the portions were small and the quality of the food was not good. When we arrive only 2 tables were full. We were seated right away then after that it took awhile for us to give or order then to receive our food. We kept looking around like it's not busy, so why are we waiting so long. Also, there was like Tofu on the bento box and we asked if we could get subutuite that and we were told no. Really, so we are paying for something we don't want; like or even going to eat. Wow. However, I will not return. Houston had good food, but this place failed Houston.

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    Aka Sushi House - Miso soup and salad 2/5

    Miso soup and salad 2/5

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    Japanese Ramen Gachi - Pan Fried Hanetsuki Gyoza

    Japanese Ramen Gachi

    4.2(134 reviews)
    2.4 miWest University
    $$

    Excellent ramen! I dropped by during lunch and got the Tonkotsu Spicy which came with 5 pieces of…read morechashu, mushroom, ground pork, bean sprouts, and cashews. The chashu was tender, the broth was somehow rich but light, and the noodles were the perfect texture. Everything was executed perfectly. I customized the spice to hot and it was actually pretty hot, so be warned!! For the lunch combo, I added the pork chashu with rice for additional $4 which was pretty flavorful but not sure I'd get again. Overall, the portions were pretty filling! Ambiance was really good and felt like I was in Japan (but more spacious). Only one waiter but service was good.

    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.

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