| Currently listed: 21 Restaurants in Houston, USA/Texas. |
| Azuma |
| Name: | Azuma |
| Address: | 5600 Kirby Dr., Ste. 5, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 432-9649 |
| Review: | "Located in the Rice Village Area. Features an excellent Robata Bar, one of the few in the city. " |
| - Mark Moore (MMoore@wmalaw.com) Nov 23rd 2003] |
| Houston |
| Blowfish Restaurant and Sushi Bar |
| Name: | Blowfish Restaurant and Sushi Bar |
| Address: | 309 West Gray,Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 526-5294 |
| Review: | " They don't actually serve blowfish there, but the sushi at this new (opened 2002) Houston restaraunt is superb. Especially of note are the world-class (IMHO) rolls, many of them house specialties not found elsewhere. Very upscale, and priced as such. One of the best in Houston, even though it is so new. Located less than 10 blocks from downtown. " |
| - T. Swank (txhedg@hotmail.com) [July 9th 2002] |
| Houston |
| Cafe Japon |
| Name: | Cafe Japon |
| Address: | 3915 Kirby, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 529-1668 |
| Reviews: | "$1 and $1.25 sushi all day, 20 fantastic hand rolls. Nine great house special rolls." |
| "The service is HORRIBLE. It is beyond apathetic, taking the next step to become argumentative with the customer. They tried to serve me a glass of wine that was barely 1/2 full, (at $7.50 a pop!) and when I asked them to make it right, the hostess became condescending and said it was their 'policy' and said it LOOKED like less because the glass was too big. Give me a break!!! " | |
| - Andrea Garcia (andrea.garcia@getronics.com) [August 2nd 2001] | |
| " I frequent Cafe Japon BECAUSE of it's excellent service and sushi, and I would recommend them. They have also been very accomodating with my food allergies. " | |
| - Sarah [February 14th 2003] | |
| Link: | Cafe Japon Info |
| Houston |
| Ginza |
| Name: | Ginza Japanese |
| Address: | 5868 San Felipe (near Fountain View), Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 785-0332 |
| Review: | "Ate lots of bad sushi in Houston until a friend pointed us to Ginza. Finally! Really good non-americanized sushi. If you are a true lover of sushi, this is the place. My new home away from home. " |
| - Zed (zedola@hotmail.com) [September 17th 2001] | |
| Link: | Ginza Info |
| Houston |
| Kaneyama |
| Name: | Kaneyama |
| Address: | 9527 Westheimer Suite D, Houston, TX 77063 |
| Phone: | (713) 784-5168 |
| Fax: | (713) 784-7120 |
| Opened: | Sun-Thu: 11.30am-10.30pm, Fri-Sat: 11.30am-11pm |
| Review: | "All day happy hour sushi. Everyday 4pm - 6pm happy hour drinks." |
| Link: | Kaneyama info |
| Houston |
| Kiraku |
| Name: | Kiraku |
| Address: | 12519 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77060 |
| Phone: | (281) 876-7007 |
| Review: | " This is the best sushi I have had outside of Japan. I have been eating there for many years. " |
| - Terry Jones (tmjones@asme.org) [October 10th 2001] |
| Houston |
| Kubo's |
| Name: | Kubo's |
| Address: | 2414 University Blvd. Suite 200, Houston, TX 77005 |
| Phone: | (713) 528-7878 |
| Opened: | Tue-Sun: lunch & dinner |
| Reviews: | "I've been eating sushi in Houston for 40 years (I'm Japanese) and Kubo's is easily the best Sushi Houston has ever seen. The selections are authentic and prepared by real Japanese chefs, not amateur hires from mexican restaurants like ...ahem... the local Miyako chain. They feature a fantastic selection of foods and a dozen or more Sakes. " |
| - John Nakamura (smeggy@ifrance.com) [April 15th 2003] | |
| "Located in the Rice Village/Medical Center Area. Quite popular with locals around Rice University and the Medical Center. " | |
| - Mark Moore (MMoore@wmalaw.com) [Nov 23rd 2003] | |
| "First time and last time Kubo's will see me! Ordered sashimi, and got the smallest pieces I have ever seen with the highest prices in town. When multiple people ordered the same sashimi, the sushi chef put it all on one plate---not easy to designate portions of uni or ikura when served this way. " | |
| - ym119 [May 9th 2005] | |
| Link: | Restaurant Website |
| Houston |
| Matsusaka Sushi & Grill |
| Name: | Matsusaka Sushi & Grill |
| Address: | 11398 Westheimer, Suite B, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (281) 679-1088 |
| Opened: | Mon-Thu: 11.30am-2.30pm, 5.30pm-10pm, Fri,Sat: 11.30am-11pm, SUn; Noon-10pm |
| Review: | "This restaurant was top-notch. Upscale interior, great sushi bar and moderate pricing. " |
| - Jason McFarland (jmak34@yahoo.com) [Jan 21st 2005] |
| Houston |
| Miyako |
| Name: | Miyako |
| Address: | 6345 Westheimer, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 781 6300 |
| Reviews: | "They offer $1.15 nigiri and $1.50 handrolls all day every day on a large variety, but not on the more exotic/expensive fish. They also offer a daily special for $8.95/$9.95, depending on location that includes soup and salad, which is really quite a bargain." |
| - Sheryl (smexic@flash.net) [July 20th 1997] | |
| "Several locations around Houston. Ate here a few times because it was convenient. It is usually very busy (go figure). They serve boring and mediocre (at best) Americanized sushi. Would rather eat a burger than get sushi here again. If you don't know your nigiri from your sashimi, eat here so I can get a seat at the sushi bar in the good places. " | |
| - Zed (zedola@hotmail.com) [September 17th 2001] | |
| "The worse service I've ever encountered! The woman who claimed to be the manager outright accused one of the customer of trying to run out on a bill. The accused customer was on crutches, and they were kept behind the bar when she needed to use in order to go to the restroom. Her friend tried to get a staff member to retreive them, no every one just ran around and 'looked' busy, ignoring this person on purpose. When she took the liberty of getting the canes for her friend, the manager out right yelled in her face, accused her and the friend in the cane of trying to skip out on a bill. I placed a toro order, and was a witness to the whole incident from the point when the lady on crutches says 'I need to go to the restroom' to 'you lying, you try to cheat and not pay bill'. I have never set foot in ANY miyako restaurant ever since. " | |
| - [February 13th 2003] | |
| "Unfortunately, I encountered some of the bad service, too. The waitress did not bring my credit card back and acted very annoyed when I asked for it! The sushi is inexpensive, but mediocre. The lunch box is a good deal, but the tempura and teriyaki sauce is SO greasy and the meat overcooked and tough. It's so conveniently located, I wished it was better. " | |
| - Anonymous (revisionist_history@yahoo.com) [Sept 22nd 2004] | |
| Link: | Miyako Info |
| Houston |
| Nara |
| Name: | Nara Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar |
| Address: | 11124 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77042 |
| Phone: | (713) 266-2255 |
| Opened: | 11am - 10pm |
| Review: | "Don Chang owner and Sushi Chef is awesome. Great food. My 10 year old son loved the restaurant and the FOOD. Four stars to Nara." |
| - Shannon Michelli (hshoutx@pop.netropolis.net) [August 15th 1997] | |
| Link: | Nara Info |
| Houston |
| Nippon |
| Name: | Nippon |
| Address: | 4464 Montrose Blvd. West, Houston, TX 77006 |
| Phone: | (713) 523-3939 |
| Review: | "This restaurant is not one of the best in Houston area. I was dissapointed especially with the Sashimi, it tasted a little ´fishy´." |
| - Carl-Uno Bäckman (Nakano9999@aol.com) [January 18th 1999] |
| Houston |
| Osaka |
| Name: | Osaka |
| Address: | 515 Westheimer Dr., Ste. 5, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 533-9098 |
| Review: | "Located in the Montrose/Midtown Area. Excellent family owned established... intimate, with excellent service. " |
| - Mark Moore (MMoore@wmalaw.com) Nov 23rd 2003] |
| Houston |
| Royal Japan |
| Name: | Royal Japan |
| Address: | 2946 S. Shepherd Dr. (at Alabama St.), Houston, TX |
| Review: | "Located in the River Oaks Area. Opened in fall 2003... many good reviews in local media. The first, of what is supposed to be a chain of perhaps ten restaurants in the Houston area within the next 5 years. " |
| - Mark Moore (MMoore@wmalaw.com) Nov 23rd 2003] |
| Houston |
| Sake Lounge |
| Name: | Sake Lounge |
| Address: | 550 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002 |
| Phone: | (713) 228-7253 |
| Fax: | (713) 228-7255 |
| Review: | "Opened in december 1997. East meets West Cuisine." |
| - (Bliss@pdq.net) [May 16th 1998] |
| Houston |
| Sasaki |
| Name: | Sasaki |
| Address: | 8979 Westheimer (Fondren), Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 266-5768 |
| Reviews: | "This is one of the best kept secrets in Houston. It is Japanese owned and operated. Always the freshest ingredients. Sushi is the best in Houston. Never any fear or reservations when eating here. " |
| - Glen Anderson (g.c.anderson@pdq.net) [May 29th 2001] | |
| "Sasaki truly has the best Sushi in Houston. Which leads to their awards such as Houston Press: Best Of The Best and numerous Blue Ribbon awards for clean kitchens. The Sushi Chef Toda has been with the restaurant from the very start. He can and will make you some things that other Sushi places have never even heard of. The staff and atmosphere are inviting and wonderful. Sasaki has my business forever. " | |
| - Nick [Aug 15th 2006] |
| Houston |
| Taiko |
| Name: | Taiko |
| Address: | 5657 Westheimer Dr. (at Fountainview Dr.), Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (713) 266-5888 |
| Review: | "Located in the fashionable Galleria/Uptown Area. It is consistently one of the highest rated sushi bars in the local media. " |
| - Mark Moore (MMoore@wmalaw.com) Nov 23rd 2003] |
| Houston |
| Tenshi Sushi & Japanese Noodle |
| Name: | Tenshi Sushi & Japanese Noodle |
| Address: | 10511 Jones Road, Suite G, Houston, TX 77065 |
| Phone: | (281) 894-9939 |
| Fax: | (281) 894-9949 |
| Opened: | Mon-Thu: 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat: Noon-10pm, Sun Noon-8pm |
| Review: | "I think this place is just heavenly for a small and quiet place. I can have pretty much anything that comes to mind. The service is top notch and the food very fresh all times. Ithink they do a great job and wish them all the best. " |
| - Nina Chan (ninachanthachone@yahoo.com) [Sept 7th 2004] |
| Houston |
| Tokyo Bowl |
| Name: | Tokyo Bowl |
| Address: | 2402 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (281) 480-5311 |
| Reviews: | " A small, but incredible place! The best sushi in Houston, no wait, anywhere! Pieces are big, rolls are exceptional. Be sure to try the Lingo Roll (which features green apple) and the Dynamite Frito (a spicy tuna, tempura roll). No need to head downtown in search of great sushi! You will not be disappointed...Tokyo Bowl is wonderful! " |
| - Suzy Vallance [September 14th 2001] | |
| "Tokyo Bowl is my all time favorite sushi spot, not only for the wonderful quality of sushi, but also for its literal 'mom and pop' atmosphere. It is owned and operated by a Japanese family who prepare and oversee the service and production, and they do an *excellent* job of it. I hate it when sushi restaurants serve stingy portions and they have never done that to me here- and I have been going for over 7 years. If you find yourself in Southeast Houston, this is the place to indulge your sushi craving! " | |
| - [January 15th 2002] |
| Houston |
| Typhoon Sushi Bar & Lounge |
| Name: | Typhoon Sushi Bar & Lounge |
| Address: | 5610 Richmond, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (832) 242-2765 |
| Fax: | (832) 242-2757 |
| Opened: | Wed-Sun: 8pm-2am |
| Review: | "This place is not your average Sushi Bar. The excellent quality sushi, full bar, and variety of menu items not found in other Sushi Bars gives Typhoon a niche that other places can't fill. This restaurant/bar/lounge serves a full menu until 2am nightly. Where else can you find qualiy food at those hours? I love this place! The food, the people, and the atmosphere all make it worthwhile. If you are looking for something different, or good food late at night, Typhoon is the answer. " |
| - Sheryl Brown, sushi lover [August 6th 2003] | |
| Link: | Restaurant Website |
| Houston |
| Typhoon Sushi Bar & Lounge |
| Name: | Typhoon Sushi Bar & Lounge |
| Address: | 5610 Richmond, Houston, TX |
| Phone: | (832) 242-2765 |
| Fax: | (832) 242-2757 |
| Opened: | Wed-Sun: 8pm-2am |
| Review: | "Great afterhours parties every weekend. " |
| - [August 22nd 2003] |
| Houston |
| Yan Sushi |
| Name: | Yan Sushi Japanese Restaurant |
| Address: | 2264 West Holcombe, Houston TX |
| Phone: | (713) 661-8266 |
| Fax: | (713) 661-8306 |
| Review: | "Excellent Sushi at very low price of $1.00 a piece!" |
| - Jeremy Williams (KauHau@aol.com) [August 15th 1997] |
| Houston |
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