After going to the location in Austin for years, I was excited to try the new one in Houston. It wasn't nearly as busy as Austin, as we had no wait at all! The hostess was super sweet, as was our waitress. We ordered a bunch of items off of the happy hour menu- food and drinks. However, there wasn't much of a selection for maki rolls or nigiri. I recall in Austin, there were more options and cheaper prices. Not sure if it's a new thing overall, or for just this location. My favorite was the spicy crunchy maki, which had salmonz the crunchy outer shell was a great addition to what was inside the roll, and the sauce brought it all together. The indoor seating was super spacious, and the lighting was dim. Parking is pretty nonexistent here though read more

Uchiko Houston - Happy hour spicy crunchy - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

My husband and I went to Uchiko for a date night last Saturday. After being seated, I let our waiter, Sebastian, know that I have just recently expanded my palate to eat fish (yes, I am an adult that JUST started eating fish). He was incredibly accommodating and excited to help me on my journey. After I told him some of the things I have enjoyed and not enjoyed he made some suggestions for things I could try. We ended up with a selection of nigiri and sashimi as well as the charred maitake and ended our meal with the gyutoro which is always such a treat. I loved all of Sebastian's recommendations and am really looking forward to coming back. read more

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With the main parent restaurant, Uchi, in its name, Uchiko continues the Uchi name at its uptown location with a slightly more casual menu. Located in the Galleria area next to Zadok and Rumi's, it's definitely in a very posh and high end area. For parking, Uchiko provides complimentary valet parking. For those who are not a fan of valet and strangers getting in your vehicle, there is free public parking at the plaza with Nando's and Kenny and Ziggy's adjacent to Uchiko. The exterior and interior set the tone, a darker and modern ambiance with a lot of wood tones. It's Uchiko's second week of being open for weekday lunch service (as I was told) so it's a good opportunity to check out a reduced version of their dinner menu. Would suggest making a reservation even for lunch but it was very easily done online. We opted to order most of the lunch menu just to try the selection out. Our last time going to Uchi was a few years ago so it's good to kind of circle up on this hospitality group and see how their menu and sushi offerings have evolved. We ordered family style for the whole lunch service. Roasted oysters - 4/5. Roasted with a salty sauce and topped with some toppers Brussel sprouts - 4/5. Fried and tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with a Vietnamese fish sauce base Wagyu short rib sando - 4/5. For $28, it comes with two small sandos so we had to order two orders so everyone can try one. It comes with a slaw and Japanese milk bread. The wagyu short rib was tender but we all thought the wagyu sando from Kata was superior in flavor and value. Karaage - 5/5. Fried perfectly with a sweet and sour sauce, it also tasted like fish sauce was the base. The texture seems like it was fried thigh dipped in starch and came with some sliced veggies. Steak frites - 2/5. For $38, this was probably the lowest bang for the buck dish and the least popular thing we've ordered. The steak was extremely small and quite fatty. Yes it was cooked well but compared to the gyutoro or the short rib wagyu sando, it was lacking. The sauce for the fries were delicious. However, the beef fat fries lacked a bit of texture and was very soft; we didn't really taste the beef fat. As someone who has done beef fat fries at home, I was expecting a bit more of a full and strong flavor of beef goodness. Hama chili - 3.5/5. This was a cold sashimi dish of hamachi over some tangerine wedges. It was good but again, would've benefited from a bit more citrus in the sauce or something different. Maguro nigiri - 4.5/5. Delicious Madai nigiri 4/5. Probably the least flavorful fish we tried. Madai is a sea bream and it's a smaller fish as well so it was more of an open canvas compared to a piece of meat full of flavor. Hamachi nigiri - 4/5. Appreciate the chef putting soy sauce and wasabi on the nigiri for the diner. Gyutoro nigiri - 4.5/5. Solid as well. Overall, we had a good experience here at Uchiko. The limited lunch menu was slightly disappointing but understandable considering the lunch crowd is going to be much smaller than the dinner crowd and the staff would need to prep the appropriate amount of items for each menu ahead of time. The interior is super nice, although very dark, just like Uchi so it takes away from the food a little bit for me. The food was solid, we had some hitters, some misses, but overall it was definitely an upscale date spot with great food and it's hard to go wrong with most of the menu. read more

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Ambiance is incredible, there isn't a cooler dining room in town. Lunch menu is sophisticated and delicious, paired down just enough for the lunch rush. Service is excellent as well. read more

My wife and I visited Uchiko for our wedding anniversary, and we were very much impressed. The decor is immaculate, and everyone from the servers to the kitchen staff were welcoming. Evan was especially great, and his recommendations were some of the highlights of the evening. We can't wait to be back and explore more of the menu. read more

Remarkable and unbelievable dining experience at Uchiko!! We had reservations at 845 and came in at 815 and got sat immediately, given it was at the bar which still had impeccable service. They have complimentary valet. The restaurant is dimly lit, but such an intimate feel and kinda noisy but can still talk with the people next to you. They have nice and comfortable cubicle style seating along the walls and a great bar seating selection. Our primary bartender/server was named Jon. He took amazing care of us and always had our waters and drinks topped off. He provided amazing recommendations and even gave us a nice surprise or 2. We started the night with a couple drinks-- hatchi no Giza which was a gin drink and island heat which had mezcal, jalapeño and charred pineapple agave. The island heat was sweet and nicely smoked. Then we had multiple appetizers: kabocha tempura, sake crudo, and shishito tempura. The tempura is so finely made and melts in your mouth. One of the best tempura we've ever had!! Shishito peppers had just the right amount of spices to it as well. Sake crudo was unique-- never had kiwi with salmon before but it mixed well! Our entree was shared between albacore tuna, salmon and pork belly. The sashimi was one of the I've tasted!! Esp the albacore tuna with the crushed chili pepper on top. The pork belly was perfectly cooked with little fat and well marinated. It kept its moisture well and comes with 6 pieces (just like each sashimi order). And while we were waiting for our pork belly, we received the kasugodai as a treat to hold us over until our meat was delivered! It was an amazing and pleasant surprise. It gave us the opportunity to try a new white fish that we've never had before. To cap the night, Jon strongly recommended the sweet potato hokashi dessert. We couldn't leave without satisfying my sweet tooth. We were not disappointed with the dessert option! Very unique flavor profile with the umami from the crushed candied olives with each bite. Sweet potato was smooth yet light. We can't talk more good things about this place!! Love it and can't wait to try their sister restaurant Uchi. read more

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Went to celebrate a birthday and felt very celebrated. :] Our waiter Christian was absolutely lovely and even brought us celebration fish instead of a dessert to accommodate for allergies. Phenomenal experience, highly recommend. Thank you Christian. read more

The service was great. I was near the kitchen so plates were cleared and my water was filled consistently. I enjoyed the brussels sprouts, bluefin tuna toast, karaage, A5 nigiri, and the strawberry matcha. I ordered a variety of nigiri and maki. Most of it was okay. There were some items that had an extra fishy taste or the rice was slightly cold and hard making it less enjoyable. Unfortunately when I came home, I had an upset stomach. They get 1 star for their service and 1 star for some of their food items, but the way the night ended really negates anything good. Their best items are average for the Houston sushi scene, so I would recommend going elsewhere. read more

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This place is amazing! The ambiance here is upscale but relaxed if it makes sense. Walking in we thought ohh we would be underdressed because we went in work clothes (business) and we were not. THE STAFF, the staff here is amazing! I will tell you something, if the food was horrible which IT WAS NOT. I would come back over and over just from how good the service was here. Our drinks were all recommended by the waiter and they were a hit! Now to the star of the show, the FOOD.....let me tell you they had all sorts of weird add ons and combinations for example corn nuts on sushi??? Yea don't knock it till you try it, delicious! Everything was delicate, Devine, delicious addictive and adventurous! Foodies this is a must! read more

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I think this is one of my new favorite places. We got the tasting menu and everything was so good! I was impressed with the quality of the fish it was sooo flavorful. The bartenders and service were also absolutely amazing. They explained every dish as it came out and i loved that. I can't wait to go back. read more

Services are great Location is great Food is good just not my type A little on the high end for the price read more

When you walk into Uchiko Houston, you instantly enter a serene and inviting atmosphere to enjoy high quality food. The service is seamless and highly personalized. The staff took their time to explain everything they placed in front of us, detailing every component of each dish. My coworkers and I started off with the Brussel sprouts which were beautifully charred and tossed in a fish caramel, lemon, and chili sauce. We then opted for the Sushi Omakase and every bite was a delight. We first were presented with the Hot Rock Wagyu served with an aged soy sauce. Thinly sliced Wagyu which we cooked on the Hot Rock to each person's desired doneness. Each bite was amazing. Next we had the Hama Chili which was Yellow Tail, Ponzu, Thai Chili, and Orange Suoreme. The melt in your mouth Yellow Tail was well balanced with the tangy Ponzu and sweet Orange Supreme. Our last course was three pieces of Madai Japanese Bream Nigiri. It was a delicate white fish with a subtle sweet flavor and it was exquisite. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the food as I was too immersed in enjoying the food. The quality of the ingredients, the artistry of the chef, and the overall experience make it a must visit place for a team lunch or a special date. read more

The best place to celebrate your birthday! I've been to Uchiko Austin several years ago, so I decided to take my friend to check it out in Houston. I made a reservation for the sushi bar at 5:45PM the day before, so we can take advantage of the Happy Hour between 4-6. Complimentary valet available, which was awesome because we were running a bit late. Chef Omar at the sushi bar is great! He gave us a rundown of that day's chef's special, and took our orders right away. Some of my favorites are hamachi, scallop and of course the Foie Gras nigiri from the regular menu (not the gunkun from the HH menu). I've been missing this foie nigiri since I had it at Uchiko Austin, and man it did not disappoint. Make sure you have it as the last bite, perfect finish to my meal. One of the chef specials on the HH menu, the one that's not the big eye tuna, was surprisingly delicious. I love the green onion relish and lemon used on a lot of the nigiris. Chef Omar also gifted us the hama chili to try - thin slices of hamachi on top of slices of orange, topped with ponzu and Thai chili - it's got a kick, and the orange is an interesting combo with the fresh hamachi. We also learned one of the other sushi chefs came up with the dish. And since we were there to celebrate a birthday, we were given quite a few free treats throughout the meal. Thanks Chef Omar! I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, a bit dark, bustling but not overly loud, constantly flowing with energy. You can tell most people are having a great time with the food and their conversations. I highly recommend a visit if you are a fan of sushi, and especially if you are celebrating something like birthday or anniversary. read more

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Uchiko never disappoints! Always great service with attentive staff. Creative cocktails and the best sushi!! read more

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I dined with my husband on a Friday night. Even with reservations, there was a short wait. The sushi and drinks were excellent, and our server was knowledgeable, offering great recommendations from the menu. The restaurant was a little loud, which made it hard to hear at times, but overall it was a good experience. read more

Loved Uchiko- a nice twist from Uchi. More smoky flavors and fusion of flavors. We tried so much food, I don't remember what all it was called but it was all delicious! Service was exceptional and great recommendations offered. I love the feel of the restaurant, nice yet comfortable. I'll be back! read more

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Absolutely delightful! Uchiko in Houston is an absolute gem that tantalizes your taste buds from the moment you walk through the door. From the modern, inviting ambiance to the exceptional service, every detail is crafted to perfection. Let's talk about the food - everything was simply sublime. The sushi is a symphony of fresh, melt-in-your-mouth fish paired with perfectly seasoned rice. Each bite is an experience. Our table shared everything creating a fun and interactive experience where we sample a little bit of everything. It's as much about the experience as it is about the taste, and both are top-notch. And for dessert, we sampled two: one with roasted marshmallows and another with a captain crunch surprise...a unique, delectable treat that wraps up the meal on a high note. My only friend was the pre-made (tsk tsk) baby Expresso martini. I was shocked they didn't make these per order so one could try different alcohol and also a lil disappointed about the size of the glass/serving but alas, we don't get sushi just for martinis. Ha. Uchiko isn't just a meal; it's an experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in a night out, this place will leave you smiling and satisfied. Houston is lucky to have such a culinary treasure! read more

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Love this place!! worth the price point and honestly just over all YUMMM!! I will say it's a little loud and cold and that's why it's not 5 stars. but the chef experience is just worth the price. The sushi just melts in your mouth and the service is amazing! I love how they tell you how to eat it and which "way" to eat it . It's very pricey so don't forget your wallet or maybe get a sugar momma or sugar daddy. but i'd say go! the dessert is also super yummmmmm read more

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The Uchiko restaurant has a very nice ambiance, great service and quite artsy food presentation. However, the taste is not as good as Uchi restaurant, and it's pricey. Among several items we tried, the best ones were TORO NUTA, FOIE GRASS, and for the dessert the STRAWBERRY MATCHA, which was excellent. Other food was just ok, would not recommend grilled scallops. read more

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somakase lead us to some amazing flavors - Japanese bream was delicate and well balanced, toro nutta also a favorite with a great texture balance. Honestly don't know what the beautiful dish with the dots was but it was a favorite. read more

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Lovely ambiance and exquisite service. I'll go over the food item by item but the standouts were - Gyutoro Bap (a surprising standout honestly) - Butter Kinoko (mushroom) - Masu! All 5/5 and repeat items for life. Had three issues with the bill and learned after returning home that I was still incorrectly charged, but the assistant manager resolved it promptly so no issues there. Valet only in front of the restaurant; I believe there's a lot through a different entrance. read more

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Went here for an exclusive credit card event thing. Would've loved to join a few Yelp Elite event things too, but I don't like showing my face and setting any sort of expectations. So a little bit about the format: Uchiko does that faux "omakase" thing where they charge you a fixe prix for a combo meal and then set you at a table like any other before a symphony of whatever waitresses are available at the moment bring out the courses to you, one by one. If you're familiar with my other writeups, it's a lot like Shimogamo or Phase 1 of The Duck Inn. What I find extra disappointing, however, is that Uchiko by far has the most impersonal "omakase" service I have ever had to go through. At least with Shimogamo, you have a dedicated waitress tending your table throughout the meal, and with The Duck Inn, you have some one-on-one time with the chef when it comes time for the main dish. Uchiko combined the worst of both worlds. Granted, the waitresses were all pleasant and polite and I have nothing but appreciation for them individually, but I lived in Fort Wayne for a good while. Politeness doesn't impress me. They also closely followed the Duck Inn's "fine dining" format where most of the courses are really appetizers that taste like whatever, with a hearty "main dish" coming second-to-last before closing with a heavy dessert. Alas, in Uchiko's case, the "main dish" wasn't much to talk about. It was a sirloin steak that tasted impressive with the first couple of bites but ultimately... It is a sirloin steak. With fries. And a vinegary chimichurri. You can be forgiven for mistaking it for a filet mignon, but the waitress said it was A5 and I have doubts about that part. There was no discernible sourcing for the meat, and the texture was much closer to "American wagyu" than I'd imagine any A5 counterpart to be. It is a good entrée on its own, but this is HOUSTON and steak should not taste boring. But Uchiko, at least, advertises itself as a fine sushi place, so I'd be amiss not to talk about the fish. After all, Texans seem to seek Uchi Restaurants for superlative sushi. ...This is not superlative sushi. The "Hamachi Chili" was quite dressed up and you could taste a lot of chili alright, but the fish itself was average at best. It just tasted like a sad piece of Hamachi eaten with 3 slices of tangerine to me (for like, $10. Plus.) The chili sauce was quite acidic as well - which sadly prompts me to repeat a criticism I had with Shimogamo: If your sashimi requires a lot of condiments to shine, ESPECIALLY if one of those condiments is copious amounts of vinegar, then it's not a good sashimi. The second course, a traditional piece of nigiri "from the Toyosu Fish Market", was honestly so whatever that I couldn't even be bothered to remember what fish they gave me. The third course was an avocado nigiri and it was honestly the best piece of the meal. What is it with these faux omakases and their cheapest piece being the best piece of the meal???! I mean, I can comment on how good the avocado is, but I know you didn't, and wouldn't, come here for avocado nigiri. The fourth course was an akami temaki (or tuna handroll for us Americans) in soy sauce. It... is correct, I suppose. Is it a good handroll? Yes. Is it a particularly special handroll? Not really. Finally, the dessert. An avocado sherbet with coconut flakes and lime cream. One thing I have to praise Uchiko on is that there is a lot of contrast in this one, without any of the flavors fundamentally clashing with each other. The lime cream provided a lot of tart that helps counter the almost-overwhelming pungency of the avocado, before the light coconut flakes balance out them both. It was a bit late into the game and the portion was a bit much for me, but I do approve this as a true "fine dining" dish. The complimentary beverages, all things considered, are pretty impressive, but I don't drink so I'll let a better sommelier (read: pretty much everybody) to comment on them for me. TL;DR A very stereotypical, "assembly-line" fine dining place that serves sushi yet "specializes" in hot food. None of the staff, waitresses, cooks or otherwise, looked particularly happy or stressed. They are just doing their job, and you're just another diner. read more

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Pricey but good food! Come during Happy Hour which is 4-6pm! Recommend making a reservation too. Complimentary valet. ** our favorites = definitely get * may order again Nashville g & t cocktail $9 HH - [Asian pear, yuzu] - bf enjoyed it, it was strong! I don't like alcohol, but I thought it actually tasted good. **Brussels sprouts $8.50 - [fish caramel, lemon, chili] - one of our go-to's. Definitely order this. ** Grilled scallop $8 - [strawberry xo, vermouth butter, Thai basil] - out waitress gave us this on the house for our anniversary. It was surprisingly very good (but small) ** Oysters $3.50 each HH - very good * Kabocha tempura $9 - [japanese pumpkin, brown butter creme fraiche, lime powder] - tempura was fried perfectly. Very good. Waitress recommended this over the nasu (eggplant) tempura. ** Ham & eggs $14 - [katsu pork belly, yolk custard, espelette] - 6 pieces. came out warm and crispy. The pork belly was tender and juicy. Smores dessert $12.50 - [toasted barley, black sesame, torched marshmallow] - they didn't have the sweet potato okashi dessert anymore (replaced with the fried milk dessert), but the waitress recommended this if we were wanting something rich. It was good but not to-die-for like the reviews made it seem. NIGIRI- **Madai $6.50 each (Japanese bream)- lemon-y garnish. first time having this fish. **Hamachi $6.50 each (Yellowtail)- 2nd favorite nigiri of the night. *Maguro $10/2 HH chef choice (big eye tuna)- tender and fresh *Foie Gras gunkan $15/2 HH (duck liver)- tastes much better than it looks lol. enjoyed this at Uchi before. Hotate $7 each (scallop)- good but could've done without Sake Toro $6 each (Scottish salmon belly)- we love salmon, however this was just normal to us. Didn't have anything special on it, tasted like just soy sauce? Kanpachi $10/2 HH chef choice (amberjack)- more firm. first time having this, and it was a tad fishy to me read more

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It super easy to miss the turn getting to Uchiko, but if you slow down a bit when your maps shows that it's about to come up, you shouldn't miss it. Once you get there, you can drive straight to park in the garage or take advantage of their complimentary valet parking. We made reservations, so when we got there, we were seated immediately. The service here was fantastic. Our server was very knowledgable and made some great recommendations. She asked us what our favorite types of fish were and made recommendations based on that and gave us some of her favorites and customer favorites. We started with a few dishes and then kept a menu to gauge if we wanted to order more as our dinner was progressing. We definitely did order more because all the food we received was fantastic and we wanted to try everything. The food was just so fresh and flavorful. None of their nigiri or sashimi needed to be dipped in wasabi and soy sauce because it was just that good alone. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

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Girlfriends and I came for a happy hour! The pisco pandan sour cocktail was delicious. It first started out as a regular sour but the aftertaste was very pandan like. Very yummy! We got assorted nigiris on happy hour, the tempura green beans with truffle aioli - overall very good. I was a bit disappointed in the short rib and fatty tuna options on the HH menu. I got them and was expecting a nigiri - but was not. The beef and tuna were chopped up too - rather than a slab. I think the value of the HH was also not as good as I think other sushi HH's are! But overall, the ambiance was nice, food was yummy, service on point. read more

Uchiko Houston - Happy hour nigiri assortment - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went with my wife and our 1yr old during happy hour for an early birthday family meal for me. Fairly empty at the time but we had reservations. Valet parking is nice. Great ambiance and love the mini barrels above the sushi area. Danny our server did a wonderful job and service here is super attentive throughout our meal. We ordered the happy hour omakase that is $60 a person. Great deal. We also ordered a wagyu omakase, but they charged us for two people so that was a surprise. We didn't argue since our 1yr old was starting to pout so we had to leave. As a big foodie, the food was great for happy hour value. By far the a5 skewer we got was tender and delicious. Australian wagyu was also a great dish, but I recommend this to be last instead of the steak dish we got at the end (rather seasoned heavily so lots of strong flavors (sour more so). Regular omakase was good too. Love the place overall and would highly recommend it. We plan to be back in the future. read more

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what a fabulous experience! i prefer bar seating and was not disappointed. amazing service and wonderful to watch the artistry. i didn't see many reviews featuring vegetarian items but there are no pictures of the avocado nigiri because it was the best i've had. ate it right up. even ordered more. i also didn't even order the BOMB kinoko uzusukuri, it was given on the house as response to me watching my man house raw fish while i was empty handed. we were also celebrating an anniversary and when we had to run out they literally sent us home with a pint of housemade ice cream. definitely hurt the pockets (not mine) but would go back for any and all special occasions. read more

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My sisters wanted to give this place another shot since their first time there when it first opened its doors was a negative experience. Let's just say service was slow even when the restaurant was not at its full capacity. Tell me why their Foie gras nigiri was half the thickness that what is served at Uchi?! It was delicious and cooked perfectly nonetheless. Some of their hot dishes like their roasted cauliflower and their charred steak was a miss for us. Some of their items also tended to be overly salted. Stick with their sashimi/nigiri item, they tasted fresh and of good quality. Their happy hour menu is pretty extensive and has good affordable prices IMO. I do appreciate that they have complimentary valet because the restaurant is located within the River Oaks shopping center...and parking can be a pain. read more

I've been to Uchi a few times and have not been blown away so really wasn't sure what to expect at baby Uchiko. Turns out it was everything I hoped for and more. First of all, service was 5+/5. Our server, David, was patient as we perused the menu and was attentive as we ate our way through a 2 hour dinner. It was clear that he knew the menu and was able to make great recommendations. We arrived right as happy hour was ending but they gave us a chance to order a few things off HH menu, which was unexpected and appreciated. The ambiance is what you would expect - upscale, trendy. The music plus the conversation gets pretty loud so don't expect a quiet, intimate gathering. Parking is super easy - drive up to the valet and keep going. Park on the 2nd or 3rd floor for free! The garage and multi-use building that houses Uchiko are all connected. Price also as expected - we were there to eat so left with a $250 bill (post tax, pre tip) for two people. Now the food... since I'm posting this a few weeks after the fact, I can't remember some of the dishes. But I guess that means the ones I remember were fantastic! So will just group them as to love it and would order again or good but will pass next time. Love it (5/5): foie snacks, sake crudo, cold oyster, gyutoro maki, toro nuta, ginger chawanmushi, sweet potato okashi I was least impressed with the sea bass, buta kimchi, and the koviche. The sea bass tasted a bit too charred and I ended up regretting allocating stomach space to this. The buta kimchi tasted very salty to me. Koviche was just a bit underwhelming. Just a comment on the desserts. The ginger chawanmushi is not for everyone - especially those less familiar with traditional Asian desserts. The chawanmushi is a savory egg custard (served warm in this dessert) with a cold soy ice cream ball on top and sprinkled with crispy sweet ginger. The contrast on temperature, flavor, and texture was so good. I loved it and would order this every time. If you like chawanmushi, get this!! The sweet potato dessert was unexpectedly good. From pictures I thought it would be heavy, but it was actually light and airy. The candied olives were also a nice surprise and paired nicely with the sweet potato. Can't wait to return and order my faves again! read more

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Food was good. Ambiance is good. Service is not what I expected. Went to lunch today with rsvp 2:15. Drinks was good. Order app for the fam. 4 pc sushi and a roll. (Love the maki) karage lunch, pork belly lunch, cha soba, and a sushi omakase. Sushi came, 5 mins cha soba, 5 mins roll, then the cold app from the set lunch, my cold app but no sunomono, then the set lunch entree then the omakase entree. Finished everything, ten mins later had to remind them about desserts that came with set lunch,didn't offer any dessert for the rest of us. At that time I ask for check at left!! Would not go there again!! So disappointed!!! read more

Amazing restaurant in Houston - Galleria area. Reasonably priced. Delicious and great service. Pleasant atmosphere, dimmed light and exciting read more

We celebrated a birthday here in the private room upstairs on a Tuesday, there were about 15 of us. We had SUCH a blast with the sushi rolling class. Service was absolutely top notch and all the server, especially the gentleman teaching us how to roll the maki, were soooo funny and hospitable! They made our time at uchiko very memorable!! The food as always was ever so delicious. Uchiko and uchi deliver flavor every time without fail. Some of the dishes we had were the foie gras nigiri (lots of it), tiger cry, oyster nigiri, karaage(one of my favs), milk and cereal. Thank you uchiko for hosting us and providing such great service and experience, you're a regular in our lives! read more

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They offer valet, but apparently you can drive past valet and just park in the garage. Had reservations on a Friday during their happy hour, so seating was seamless. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful. It's pretty dim inside, but it adds to the ambiance. Thankfully, my booth had a lamp in it though. Our server, Kelly, seemed very knowledgeable on the menu items. She explained that the Toyosu Selection was the daily special selection they get in from the Toyosu Fish Market in Japan, if I remember correctly. KINOKO NORI CRISP: Sweet and messy. Use your hands or you'll drop some. The nori is like a chip and I didn't really taste the kinoko, only the sweet fish caramel flavor. Between the nori crisps, I thought the foie was better. FOIE NORI CRISP: I enjoyed it enough, but idk if I'd get it again. It's exactly what it sounds like and I think I'd be fine skipping it next time. Btw, a couple of people at my table said it had a smell (I didn't notice anything). GYUTORO MAKI: The roll was good, but the sauce was interesting...honestly would've preferred something else. It didn't feel like it complemented the roll. Also, the piece I had with cilantro kinda overpowered the roll, so maybe go easy on the cilantro. P-38 MAKI: This was a good, standard roll that everyone enjoyed. Nothing life-changing though. It came with two sauce options, but the entire table preferred the darker sauce. SOFT SHELL CRAB MAKI: The roll was good, but the sauce was...interesting. Being Vietnamese, I've had nuoc mam a million times, and it just didn't seem to suit the roll. The flavor was overpowering the roll, so I'd suggest dipping lightly. Honestly would've really preferred a different sauce on this one too. LOBSTER MAKI: I think this was my favorite roll of the night! I really enjoyed the texture! You don't often see lobster in a roll, but it worked really well and you could tell the lobster was fresh. It was definitely a more mild flavor overall though. HAMA CHILI: It was very refreshing and tasty! It definitely had some spice to it too. Our server told us you need to get the orange slice with your bite. I got a full slice and would've preferred like a half slice so as not to take away too much from the hamachi. SAKE TORO: It's salmon belly. Fatty, melt in your mouth, delicious! As always! MASU (Tasmanian Ocean Trout): It had a great tender texture, but the shiso topping made my tastebuds soar! The flavors complemented each other so well! BLUEFIN OTORO: It's fatty tuna. Never had otoro that wasn't delicious and didn't melt in your mouth! KANPACHI (Amberjack): I've never had amberjack that I liked so I wasn't expecting much, but it turns out I just never had quality amberjack! It was very tender and had a great texture. Much better than any other amberjack I've had! It felt like a completely different fish! The topping on it was also delicious and spicy. S'MORES: This is definitely a fun dessert, worthy of posting to your socials. They use a piece of charcoal to toast the marshmallow right before your eyes. But, not only is it fun, it's delicious!! I'm not really a dessert person, but I kept coming back for more. And that's very high praise coming from me! This is one of those restaurants where, even if you didn't love everything, you know they're going to be consistent in quality and you're more than happy to come back and find the dishes that'll speak to you. Can't wait to come back and explore more of their menu! read more

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Came for a birthday dinner and the service was great for a big party. Started off with a drink which was so good! I got a roll, tempura and a few nigiri. It's a little pricey but typical for a nice sushi place. All the fish was fresh and delicious! The tempura was super crispy. I wish the restaurant wasn't so dark but otherwise loved it! read more

Uchiko Houston - Eel nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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What a wonderful girls night birthday celebration. We came for happy hour and everything was amazing. We ordered a bottle which is pretty cheap for HH $27 Rose. We ordered a bunch of maki, nigiri, side dishes . Everything came out quickly and the server was amazing. Love everything and will definitely be back soon! read more

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What an absolute gem this is! The food, the ambiance, the people-- all top notch! I came to Uchiko to enjoy a solo dinner while I was in Houston. I sat at the bar and felt immediately welcomed by the bar staff and servers. I don't dine alone very often, and it can be a bit uncomfortable, but the friendly staff made it such a pleasant experience. They recommended some great items, and even treated me to a few things on-the-house. A very special shout out to Christian, who is the sweetest bartender you'll ever meet. I cannot recommend Uchiko enough! It is a phenomenal experience all around! read more

Came during Happy Hour and booked through Open Table! Valet parking is an option and was pretty convenient. At 4:30 on a Sunday is was pretty empty but it filled out by the time we left. The restaurant has a simple / classy vibe and everyone who works there is super friendly and knowledgeable. Our server was Evan and he was awesome! We shared some sake and then went with the "please bring us whatever you recommend" approach. Most of the items were from their happy hour menu and then Evan worked in some of their best items from the regular menu. So many fresh and tasty dishes! Only took a few photos bc my mouth was watering too much. Some of the highlights I remember include the oysters, clams, allll the fish, and the s'mores for dessert. Obviously is a pricey meal but totally worth the splurge! read more

This restaurant offers complementary Vallet Parking. Which is great considering how difficult parking can be in the area. The Interrior feels very cozy The service was average but not bad considering we at least got checked up on twice during our stay. however, it was very busy so I guess this could be expected. The food here was delicious. We ordered a lot of things, but my favorite item here was the Hokkaido Uni. It was really refreshing paired with the quarter lettuce. read more

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Uchiko is an excellent restaurant to come celebrate your birthday or even just have a romantic night with your significant other. Every time my hubby and I come here, we have a great time and we are satisfied, the service is amazing and our serve always remembers us, we feel so special. We have tried almost all of the sushi rolls and our favorites are the lobster maki and soft shell crab. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Uchiko Houston - Sushi Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was amazing to say the least. The martini was good but the sake was smooth and the food was great.