We came here for my bday dinner ready to eat!! The service was great, they explained everything they brought out and in which order to try things or how to eat it which was cool. Everything came out one by one so I would recommend not showing up on an empty stomach. Lots of citrus flavors and would try again!! read more

Uchi is hands down the best sushi in Houston. The fish is always fresh and well seasoned. They have a great happy hour. Service was 10/10. The waiter had great recommendations, and he was super sweet. He brought us out some surprise pieces that were the best bites of the meal. read more

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It was our first time eating sushi in Houston, and our waitress, Dusty, was really good at making everything sound so good and it met every expectation. She really knew what she was talking about and made the experience ten times better. We started off with the Hama Chili and Walu Walu. The Hama Chili had a subtle spice with a nice refreshing orange slice. While the Walu Walu had a great citrus sauce, yuzupon, that paired nicely with the escolar. We also had the Hot Rock which we cooked to our preference and it was nice and buttery. For Nigiri, we swayed towards the Toyosu selection with kanpachi, kinmedai (personal favorite), and with the help of Dusty, we also got akamutsu and loup de mer for a lighter flavor. Dusty also helped us choose the Ham and Egg and it did not disappoint. It was one of the best pork belly dishes we ever had. We ended our dinner with the Fried Milk and Jasmine Cream, which were both not to sweet but hit the spot. We really loved the Fried Milk, I would say it's a must have. read more

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One of the best sushi restaurants in Houston, excellent service, unique dishes and pleasant atmosphere. I definitely want to come back! Sushi is not the same since I've been there. read more

Uchi Houston - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I cannot recommend this place enough. It is so good and we love the people! I usually go with my bf and have date night or we take my family out for dinner. From our first experience to our most recent, it has been spot on. The service wonderful and super fun! The sushi...AMAZING! If you're looking for traditional sushi nigiri or rolls, you're not going to find it here. They treat each fish with an exciting flavor profile. It's gives the fish just a touch of razzle dazzle. Not your typical yellowtail dipped in wasabi and ginger. It's for sure a place you must try. The price is high, but the experience and the flavors are definitely worth every penny. Whenever we travel to Houston, this is a place we will always go. Nick and and Han make it feel like home and I can't thank them enough for making our experience so memorable each and every time. read more

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I don't think I've had a better dining experience anywhere before. This is coming from a girl who has dinned at some of the nicest places in downtown Chicago! The bill was steep for sushi, but completely worth every penny! The menu is very overwhelming, I hope my recommendations below help you! We had the following: Tastings: Hot rock - wagyu beef with ponzu sauce that you cook yourself on a hot stone - must try! Sashimi: Hama chili - super fresh and melt in your mouth - must try! Nigiri: Lupe de mer - sea bass - good, worth a try Madai - sea bream - good, worth a try Kanpachi - amberjack - good but could pass Gyutoro - 72 hour short rib - must try Tarabagani - king crab - was tasty but could pass because of price Kinoko - mushroom - must try Rolls: Spicy crunchy tuna - must try Dessert: Fried milk - MUST TRY Candy bar - could pass read more

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Still the best place to get sushi in Houston and one of my top 5 Houston restaurants!!! This time we decided we to try the "Omakase 10 course chef tasting." The server asked us about any diet restrictions or allergies, as well as anything we just didn't like. Then the food started coming!!! It was fun not knowing what dish was next. We loved everything they brought us. Instead of 10 courses it ended up being 14 courses!!! As always the creativity and unique flavor combinations at Uchi are unlike any other! Amazing food...amazing service...every time we come here we remind ourselves we need to come MORE OFTEN! read more

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I get so excited every time we find a Uchi in a new city we travel to. Their happy hour menu is the best and it's perfect for a couple or a few friends to enjoy everything tapa style. Their desserts were also amazing ! The waitress was so nice but unfortunately I forgot her name. read more

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Murderpoint oysters (10/10)were so good. So good!! Only $2 during sake social Yakai berry (10/10): so good. Light and refreshing Hama chili (10/10) a classic and must have. Again you should order 2. It's really good. Yellowtail, ponzu, actual Thai chilis (spicccy), orange and purple basil. Yuca frites (7/10): nice little snack. PORK BELLY(10/10): egg jam, atchara, crispy rice. Very filling. I like how the crispy rice is on top of the meat, so the rice doesn't get soaked. AVOCADO MAKIMONO (10/10): one of the best rolls we had tonight. Negi Hama futomaki (5/10): just okay. Spicy sake maki (8/10): I liked this as well NASU NIGIRI (10/10): eat hot and omg wow. I loved all of the components. Eggplant, lemon curd, Goma shio FOIE GUNKAN (10/10): candied quinoa. Fish caramel. Shiso. Omg sooo goood!!! Toyosu selection (7/10): yellowtail was the special tonight. Brussel spouts: good as always. Ham and eggs (6/10): my husband liked this. I did not. Too much mayo for me. Hamachi nigiri (7/10): I liked this one very good Zero sen (10/10): this was so good. The sauce was a sesame paste and oil mix which complimented the sushi roll really well. Fried milk (10/10): most popular and favorite dessert Coconut Tapioca (7/10): very light and refreshing the hazelnut gives it some crunch. read more

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I decided to go there to celebrate my birthday, but the experience was not great, the hostess was not nice, we got there quite early and I think she was angry, I dunno why, she was desorganice and almost sat a couple who had a reservation after me.  Then our server was nice at first, but after we ordered and my boyfriend told him that he doesn't eat seafood, we had to cancel the Brussels because they have fish oil, the server change and he was kinda rude and he totally forgot about us. Also the food took forever. By the way, the food was great as always. read more

uchi happy hour reviews -- 3.5 stars based strictly on the happy hour items kara kyuri -- 3.5/5 -- needs more booze and spice though but light and refreshing yokai berry -- 2/5-- they use lower grade salmon and you can taste it -- our first bite and we were scared for all the other fishes to come out the same blue fin tuna flight -- 5/5 -- very fresh, buttery! divine! great pricing too fried tempura chilean sea bass -- 4/5 -- I still like my sea bass grilled but this was a nice spin on it walu walu -- 3/5 -- nothing significant from this dish. escolar in ponzu sauce kanpachi crudo -- 5/5 -- light and refreshing waygu hot stone -- 3/5 -- name states waygu but I was thinking more fatty but still a little tough avocado nigiri -- 5/5 -- compliments of our server. our server john was awesome at explaining everything and the menu, very attentive. i like the casual vibe for hh. made reservations and they have a 15 minute grace period. all guests must be present before seating. read more

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This is my hands down favorite restaurant of all time! We come here to celebrate any occasion! The happy hour option is amazing, but make reservations! Sitting at the sushi bar is the most fun and interactive! -Madai (10/10) - must try even if its not HH menu - Lychee drink (10/10) - pretty and tasty, perfect amount of lychee - Avocado nigiri (10/10) - so smooth and buttery, must try even for non veg lovers - Nasu nigiri (11/10) - eggplant that is buttery and melts in your mouth. We ordered it twice because it was that good. - Kurodai (10/10) - yummy - Fried mild dessert (13/10) We love LOVE it here ! Most highest recommendations! read more

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Happy Hour daily 4p-6p- definitely try making reservations during HH (lots of savings ~ 1/2)! Food is delicious but pricey. Menu seems to change so pricing and items may not be the same (I visited in Feb 2022). ** The asterisks were our favorites! * Great but not a favorite (may not order again) Kara Kyuri cocktail $6 HH- (sake, yuzu, cucumber, thai chili)- server recommended this bc my bf likes spicy drinks. he enjoyed it, but i don't like spicy drinks **Brussels sprouts $3.75 (half portion)- (lemon, chili)- bf loved the fish sauce dressing, it was very tasty! Probably could've ate a whole portion between us 2 :) *Yokai Berry $6 HH- (salmon, crispy kale, asian pear)- this was good and refreshing. I think the price has gone up though **Sake toro aburi- (seared salmon belly)- off menu item, but it was SO good! loved the smokiness Spicy Sake Maki $6 HH- (salmon, aka kosho, avocado)- good roll but nothing amazing. 6 pieces Spicy crunchy Tuna $6 HH- (cucumber, avocado, chili)- good roll but nothing amazing. 8 pieces **Foie Gras Gunkan Nigiri $6 each- (candied quinoa, fish caramel, shiso)- this was surprisingly really good! burst of flavor in 1 bite *Wagyu Rock $16 HH- (American Wagyu w/ ponzu)- delicious melt in your mouth beef! kind of pricey though for 4 pieces. bf may have overcooked it a tad on the rock **Pork Belly $8 HH- (Apple kimchi, sesame mayo)- not a huge kimchi fan but this was good! the mayo and kimchi were flavorful. the pork belly melted in your mouth! Walu Walu $8 HH- (oak-grilled escolar, candied citrus, yuzupon, myoga)- decent size portion, very good and soft fish Hamachi (Yellowtail)- refreshing Madai (sea bream) nigiri- wasn't a big fan of this fish, more 'firm' **Kinoko Nabe w/ Gyutoro $18.50+$3- (seasonal mushroom, koshihikari rice, tentsuyu, egg yolk w/ short rib)- definitely a yummy filler since everything else is kind of small. we struggled to finish this since it was at the end of our meal **Bluefin Otoro $15 ea HH - (fatty tuna nigiri)- SO good! melt in your mouth. Pricey though *Tempura bass $9 HH- (pickles, tartar sauce, dill)- lightly fried and flaky **Fried milk $10- (vanilla custard, salted fudge, toasted blondie) - bf preferred this dessert. this is their most popular one. it was delicious! Lots of different textures **Apple Okashi $10- I really enjoyed this dessert bc I love cake! Bf said it reminded him of pumpkin spice. The chocolate, granola, and ice cream were yummy! read more

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This place lives up to hype - it's the first 10/10 dining experience I've had in all of Houston, and potentially the best sushi spot I've had ever, overall. What makes Uchi so exceptional is their ability to focus on such simplistic flavors. The food is not over spiced or saturated - everything is spot on, fresh, delightful and leaves you wanting more. My theory is that you judge a restaurant based on their salad - and let me tell you, when a restaurant serves a slice of lettuce that you can't stop ordering - You know it's a winner! The food aside, all of the waiters were exceptionally knowledgeable on the menu. The service was top notch, and the ambiance is perfectly quaint and upscale. read more

Uchi never misses. I try something new each time I go and it never disappoints. The fried milk is my all time favorite dessert and I will not be sharing! Service is always exceptional, however, this most recent time, we sat at the sushi bar and our chef wasn't friendly nor attentive. However, the rest of the waitstaff was. read more

My wife and I had an early dinner on a Sunday afternoon at Uchi. We were really looking forward to it, based upon the reviews. Our experience was rather mixed. The good: The sushi I ordered was the best I've had anywhere. Very flavorful, and great texture. Rice was slightly warm, with a perfect texture. This was the highlight of my visit. The pork belly was quite tender and had an interesting texture. Service was great -- each dish was presented with a description and suggestions of how to best enjoy it. The bad: Parking. Street parking is seemingly an option, but drove around and the street was packed on a Sunday afternoon. The only viable option is in the parking garage across the street, which does have complimentary validated parking for Uchi customers. I dislike valet parking -- I hate strangers driving my car. Good as the sushi was, pieces were tiny by American standards. 6 pieces were barely an appetizer -- at $6-8 per piece. This makes me suspect that omikase would leave you hungry, unless you ordered something extra. The karage chicken was so salty that we could only eat a few pieces. The kobe beef was tender, but lacked flavor. They didn't have Japanese uni (or any uni). Uni was half the reason that I came to Uchi. We were not given paper menus, and had to use our phones to decide what to order. Stressful. I saw another table get paper menus -- why not ours? After that experience, we are not in a hurry to return to Uchi. I'd give it 3.5 stars overall. Kata Robata is just a short distance away, with convenient parking, and consistently good food. read more

Love waluwalu The bluefin nigiri is perfect Kabocha tempura is slightly saltier than it should be Mushroom nabe with gyutoro is so good Spicy salmon roll is soooo tasty Edamame - highly recommend Fried bass is perfect omg read more

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I couldn't help but be disappointed by my experience at Uchi. After hearing so much about it from my friends, I have to say that it didn't live up to the expectations. We lined up at around 4:15 PM for opening time at 5:00 and there was already a line in front of us. The line definitely got pretty long as we waited, so come early to eat. There's decent street parking in the area. The food was good, but so expensive and the portion sizes were very small. We got the vegetarian omukase (one of our friends was vegetarian), as well as different rolls. It was so pricy, but the bigger issue is that all of us left hungry. We actually went to Velvet Taco across the street afterwards. The service was also exceedingly slow as we sat down at 5, and left at almost 8. The service was very friendly and accommodating but just very slow. Overall, not impressed. I don't think I'd come to Uchi again (maybe if someone else was paying), but I would probably check out another sushi place in the area rather than here. read more

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This place is INCREDIBLE! We travel to Houston often and this is always a staple for us. Some of the best (if not THE best) sushi we have had. We have sat in the dining room and the sushi bar, neither disappointed. We have tried several different menu items and often take recommendations from the servers or the sushi chefs. They are always amazing recommendations. read more

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So many vegan options, my faves had to be the tomato nigiri and mushroom nigiri!!!! Soooo good! Another fave is the mushroom and rice bowl, I can't remember the name though Definitely one of my fave places to keep coming back to! The waitress even helped put in an order for us when she saw we were vegan! read more

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Even though I lived in walking distance I just finally got here tonight. I went for "happy hour". It's expensive. Don't be deceived by food photos with prices. It's crazy expensive and I'm rarely aghast at menu prices. But food was good. It's confusing because the menu says "2 pieces" and then you only get the one. ‍ The service was really good. It's odd to me that a restaurant at this price point doesn't have a liquor license. I would've loved a shochu. Cheap sake cocktails and American rosé doesn't cut it. Know what you're in for: no shochu or anything besides sake cocktails. $70 for nibbles. read more

You can never go wrong with happy hour here. The scene is lively with great hour prices, delicious food, and excellent customer service. However, save yourself the pain of waiting, make a reservation! With that aside, the sushi and sashimi dishes here are Bomb as well as many other dishes! If unsure what to eat, go for the omakase (chef's tasting menu) or ask your server for recommendations. Ordered from HH menu known as sake social (served 5 PM to 6:30 PM daily) - all items below are recommended: * yokai berry * hama chili (always my favorite) * walu walu * pork belly * kushiya * spicy sake maki * oysters * foie gunkan * chef's choice of nigiri which was tile fish For dessert from main menu that you must make room to try: * blueberry taro * fried milk Complimentary valet is offered behind the restaurant. Don't try to walk-in without a reservation as they're usually booked. read more

Uchi Houston - Kara Kyuri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The staff works so well together that everyone walking by was introducing new menu items to us. They truly work as a team and it makes the experience better. read more

Third time at uchi last night and once again it did not disappoint. I've sat at a regular table once and the sushi bar twice and the sushi bar experience is unmatched every time. Yes it can be pricy but if you want the biggest bang for your buck sit at the sushi bar where the chef can recommend dishes and pieces and explain the components to each one. We had the pleasure of having Kevin as our sushi chef and he was amazing. Given my husband and I have no dietary restrictions and are not picky at all, every dish or piece we had was absolutely incredible. I highly recommend requesting Kevin if possible. The servers are overall very attentive and I'm excited to go back again soon. read more

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Vegan review for vegans, vegetarians, or veg-curious: Wow. Imagine being Belle while all the castle's furniture delivers course after course of imaginative and delicious plates, except the servers are calm, informative, and... human beings. The menu specified there is a "vegetarian" tasting menu but I asked if it could be made vegan. They said yes, and hence the stream of incredible micro-meals began. While the servers explained each dish they set down, all I can tell you is each had a unique texture, flavor profile, and was perfectly timed in sequence with the rest of the meal. Surprisingly, as a person usually uninterested in salad and desert, I was thrilled with both the salad course (which is bundled so you can eat with chopsticks) and the mango coconut cream tapioca masterpiece at the end. The wild array of tomato, avocado, mushroom, and eggplant shashimi, roasted chili hand roll, some sort of hot veggie bowl with crispy rice, thinly sliced mushroom bowl, and pear/fried parsnip "nachos" were beyond words. The words I am using are just to give you a preview of the range of what gets delivered, but fails miserably to describe this food. We came with Omnis and generally the service knew to set the meat dishes on their side of the table, but occasionally they would place them in the middle and our friends would need to pull the dish to themselves, so we kept an ear out for mentions of fish when a new plate got delivered. We only had one moment of needing real clarification; they set down a mushroom "brown butter" sashimi and walked away-- we waited until another server came by to ask if it was vegan. They went to the kitchen, then returned and confirmed, yes, it is. I am glad I asked, because it was phenomenal. Beyond food, I ordered a rioibos tea which came in a large pot and was the perfect temperature to drink upon delivery. My husband and our friend split a bottle of sake, which they brought on ice, and was a perfect accent to the meal (per them, I loved my tea!). Certainly a fancy dinner, the hosts didn't bat an eye at our t-shirts and shorts, despite being surrounded by groups dressed to the 9s. The vegan tasting was $75 per person, whereas the traditional tasting menu was more than double-- $195/person. Vegans, this is a spot to get incredible food, service and not be penalized with an upcharge. Uchi is a perfect spot for fancy celebrations, and puts out their best work for vegans. read more

We have been to Uchi several times over the last few years and it has been an equally amazing experience each time. The ambience is great and service is always phenomenal. We love the happy hour here - so many great drinks and dishes for considerably less than full menu price. While you can't go wrong with really anything on the menu, our tried and true favorites are: - brussels sprouts - walu walu (citrusy and bright flavor, tender fish) - foies gras nigiri (melts in your mouth, so delicious) - kinoko nabe (buttery rice that gets crispy on the bottom from the hot stone pot, mixed with plenty of savory mushrooms) - fried milk (iconic dessert, a must try) Haven't been able to try the omakase here yet, but that's next! read more

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We ordered 8 items off the menu, but the star of the show was the crispy rice and mushrooms. So perfectly balanced with succulent mushrooms and added creaminess from an egg yolk. Ended up ordering a second one! The Blue Fin Toro Tartare at $18 a piece was far overpriced and so, so fishy. We ALWAYS order bluefin toro whenever we can, so we felt it was not fresh. Don't bother with the Lychee Natsu cocktail. Overly sweet with barely a hint of sake. The remaining dishes were good but not mention-worthy. Finished off dinner with the Fried Milk dessert. Interesting read more

In two words. Pretentious and blah I have heard about this place for years. It's so good. It's so this. It's so that... Realistically it's okay. The atmosphere is what to be expected for that area of Houston. The food; The options on the menu were nothing worth scanning through to actually find something that appealed to me. With that in mind it requested the "Signature Chef Special" (aka 6 of the top rated options) Out of the 6 two were worth while. There was some kind of mushroom crispy rice option and the Yellowtail with the lemongrass. The other 4 were ehhh. Two downfalls with the food/service. 1) normally when ordering "chef" inspired option the portions are brought out in a certain order and time. While that IS the norm my food was basically stacked on top of each other as if I were trying to be rushed out. Normally, when ordering like this there will be pickled ginger provided to help cleans the pallet between offerings. At Uchi that wasn't a thought or even an option. 2) the staff... this is where the "Pretentious" comes in. Not so much from the women servers but the men. I felt like I was spoken down on and didn't deserve to be there. But hey these are feelings so who knows but as a customer you want to FEEL welcome. It makes the customer want to come back. At this moment I do not. Overall the cost is reasonable. I have certainly spent more on less than satisfying food. I understand the the allure of Uchi but I feel it isn't what it used to be. It seems like a special place because you read reviews or hear stories but in reality it's ehhh. read more

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I absolutely loved my experience at Uchi. And I must say that I have never truly had sushi until I had it at Uchi. The quality of the sushi/fish is beyond amazing and so very delicious. I feel like I can't have basic sushi ever again lol. I sat at the counter and I was served by Dusty. Dusty was great with suggestions and he really helped me navigate the menu (thank you so much Dusty, and sorry I forgot to say bye as I was leaving). I started off with the Hama Chili that was excellent. I had the Ham and Eggs after that was delicious but I saw everyone around me getting the zero sen and I was a bit jealous (lol). I also had the masu and sea bass nigiri, which was the best part of the dinner. It was so fresh. I ended with the jasmine cream which was delicious but, once again, I saw everyone around me get the fried milk and I was jealous (lol). I also ended with the Japanese sea urchin (my first time trying) and it was good as well. I will return! read more

Uchi Houston - Hokkaido Uni (Japanese Sea Urchin) and Kara Kyuri cocktail - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I loved my visit here! An hour and a half of pure greatness. Our server was absolutely amazing and came to us at all the right times. The food was hands down amazing. I was a little worried about paying this much for a meal and not like the food. But Uchi did not disappoint!! I was very happy with my meal. We each did two rounds of sushi and dessert and drinks and seriously everything was so good! My boyfriend had this really cool dish where he cooked his meat on a hot stone. I've never seen that before and it was so cool to watch. They have a separate vegetarian menu and half of it was vegan! They even had a vegan treat for me too! Everything I had was phenomenal! I'm most impressed by my cool tasting. It was like nachos but not. Usually I'm one to share my food but I refused to share this dish! I really wanted it all to myself. Thinking about it now I want to go back and have it again. Parking for us wasn't hard. As soon as we turn right into the street right after you see Uchi valet directed us to them and they took the car. Gave it back. The wait times between dishes were not bad at all. I didn't really notice it and they were packed that night. The only issue is this place is very popular. I booked our reservations about a month in advance to guarantee us a table. If you're on the fence about coming here I really suggest you come! I'll be honest I'm not a huge fan of sushi my boyfriend is and I really wanted to treat him to dinner and I ended up liking it here way more than I thought. The food is good the setting is nice and the vibes are all amazing. Definitely coming back. read more

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***UPDATED REVIEW*** After my last visit to Uchi, I voiced my concerns to their GM, Steven. Steven was sincere, understanding, and apologetic of my last visit. He showed nothing but respect and professionalism of my concerns. Additionally, he promised that my next visit would be worth my time, so here I am updating my review! This visit was everything and more as promised by Steven. He really made our experience worth while and memorable. Our server, Hudson, was also amazing and attentive. He kept our drinks filled to the brim and we were never thirsty. We ordered an assortment of dishes that included Hama chili, A5 hot rock, sake, chu toro, akami, short rib, hirame usuzukuri, machi cure, foie gras, chicken karage, brussel sprouts, hirame, fried milk and many more! All in all, I am a big supporter of second chances and Uchi's GM made an impressive comeback and I will be willing to try hosting a party here again. Kuddos to Steven! Uchi's got my vote. read more

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As always, every bite of food was beyond outstanding. Favorites that I have every time and are consistently "to die for" are the Foie Gras Nigiri and the Bluefin Otoro Sashimi, and the Shishito Peppers. 3 of the 4 at our table went with the Omakase experience, and while they, too, raved about every single dish, 2 of them were confused then disappointed. Their dishes were presented to the table by different servers who simply stated what it was before plopping them onto the table without stating which dish was for whom. The three had to guess every time, and, as a result 2 people had missed out on a dish, because everyone assumed one of the dishes (with just 3 pieces) was for one person. Needless to say, over $1,000 later, those 2 left unsatisfied. Suggestion to restaurant: when more than one person is enjoying the Omakase experience, simply clarify who should be eating what. read more

Great food experience with my friend. Did omakase to get a feel for the restaurant menu for future food options. The waiter was knowledgeable. The only downside was the wait. Reserved and came within 15 minute window but took about 30 minutes to get seated (understandable with waiting but would have been helpful to be told how long the wait would be) read more

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My favorite sushi restaurant in Houston! The ambiance is cozy & warm as you walk in. I'm a huge fan of their cooked nigiris such as kinoko, unagi, foie gras, & seared saketoro! My friend always gets the A5 hot rock which is just ok to me. I always get different nigiris when I go, in order to try the whole menu with each visit. My favorite raw nigiris are the engawa, akamutsu, & shima aji. I'm starting to really like the rolls as well. One thing I've tried I really didn't like was the kinoko nabe...it's just extremely underwhelming since I love a good hot stone rice. The food is always consistent at Uchi. The service is good, the coursing is always off but the attentiveness & how often the table is spotless is fantastic. Will continue to return here over & over! read more

Uchi Houston - Unagi & Pinot Nior - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've heard many good things about Uchi for years from family and friends and I finally had the chance to try it myself. The service I received was fantastic, the food was brought out nicely, and the drinks were amazing. The bill came out to be expensive from the dishes to the drinks. It was a good first time meal and it was worth it! I probably wouldn't spend as much as I did this meal but will come back for more! I was stuffed by the end of dinner and thought I couldn't eat anymore until I saw the dessert menu read more

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GNO was a great experience. Nick was an awesome server and took the reigns on what our table will be having for the night. We loved everything he brought. Will definitely come back. read more

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Uchi and Oheya have been my husbands and I go to spot for special celebrations. On Tuesday, we dined at Uchi to celebrate my husband's birthday. We opted for the Omakase and we were really disappointed. The first 7 courses were very small, high end sharables. This is around the time regret started to kick in. The final savory courses arrived, which included a mushroom rice dish, a fried chicken dish, and a meat dish. We thought this was such a cheap way to fill us up. I would've rather paid more per person for larger portions and a stronger finish. Another element of the meal that was unsatisfactory was the amount of salt in some of these dishes. It was alarming. We will never do another Omakase without previewing the menu beforehand, our new rule after this displeasing dining experience. read more

I am so glad that I gave Uchi another chance. Dinner was great and the service was wonderful. The suggestions for drinks and food was completely on point. Steve Mendoza and his team did a wonderful job and it showed. I cannot wait to come back again. read more

One of the best culinary experiences we've ever had! We were seated right away and the space is inviting and not pretentious, which made us feel comfortable and relaxed all dinner. We did the chef's omakase tasting it was $175 per person but worth every dollar. Our favorites were the wagyu and the first nigiri. See the photos!! I was disappointed that we didn't receive a formally printed menu of everything we had during dinner. At other restaurants that do chef's tastings I've received the chef's tasting menu typed up at the end. Would be helpful to request things next time, hard to keep track when you've just heard it verbally. read more

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With so many options on the menu, my husband and I wanted to make sure that we didn't miss out on something incredible by sticking to our favorite items. So, we decided to go with the Omakase - Chefs Tasting and we are so glad that we did! Our waiter asked us about our food allergies and food preferences then tailored the tasting to our liking! However, neither of us have any food allergies and we aren't picky when it comes to food... so our waiter ended up bringing us all of his favorite items off the menu and it was amazing! Briar Cove Oysters - a very light and refreshing beginning to our tasting. We could tell that the oysters were fresh and thought that the citrus was a wonderful addition! Walu Walu - similar texture and consistency as Salmon. The chef perfectly crisped the outside while not over cooking the inside. Hirame Usuzukuri - served cold with candied quinoa on it. Also very light and refreshing with citrus undertones. Japanese Seabream - flown in to Houston daily from Japan, this delicious fish was served with citrus flakes giving it a sharp bite. Large Eye Bream - a very delicate fish that is served with a slice of pepper on it to give it a little kick. Flounder Fin Muscle - a very rare piece of the flounder. It was buttery and melts in your mouth. Rosy Sea Perch - a little more textured piece of fish that is served with a little chili sauce to add a punch. Blue Fin Otoro - the first fish filet that I've ever had that is marbled with fat, similar to a ribeye. Honestly, this fish was one of the most underrated meals of our tasting. I would like to eat this on a more regular basis! Short Rib - absolutely melt in your mouth and yet textured with a crisp outside. Ham and Eggs Roll - definitely the first pork based sushi roll I've ever had and it was absolutely delicious. A very nice American-Japanese fusion. I would get it again for sure! Hama Chili - yellowtail served cold with Thai chilis that pack a nice punch to an otherwise chilled meal. Kinoko Nabe with Gyutoro - the mushrooms and sticky rice were to die for. Such a warm homey meal. I would like to eat this on every cold/rainy day! Wagyu Tartare - absolutely delicious light bite after a few heavier meals. The horseradish was a nice switch in flavors as well. King Crab - I mean... we had to get the fresh crab on the menu... and it was delicious as expected. Fried Milk - my favorite of the two deserts. The blonde with the vanilla custard... **chefs kiss** and the fried milk was an interesting new bite to try! Pistachio Okashi - the cake was very moist and delicious. The plum ice cream was a little too tart for me but over all a great desert! We would highly recommend for you to let your waiters pick your tastings for you... they really know what they are doing! We truly would've never tried some of these things without our waiter selecting them for us and that would've been an absolute shame! read more

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