Sushi in Houston

909 Texas St. Downtown/ Midtown

713-223-0909

The wild sushi rolls and tasty robata-grilled fish are standouts at this Downtown location of Japanese and sushi restaurant Azuma. Unique entrees consist of items such as Kobe beef served over a hot rock, a wide array of sashimi and nigiri options to choose from and the usual donburi or noodle soup options.

Azuma on the Lake

15830 SW Freeway, Sugar Land Outside Houston

281-313-0518

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

This high-end Sugar Land Japanese restaurant with a dramatic interior design is serving some wonderful Pacific Rim dishes as well as some of the finest-quality sushi available. If you're feeling particularly adventurous, Azuma on the Lake's chef will prepare five-, seven- and nine-course tasting menus. The Lobster Ceviche Salad and Hamachi & Yuzu Chili are excellent examples of the chef's creativity, while the Ocean and Orzo dish, consisting of peppered shrimp and scallops prepared with bacon, cheese and corn, adds a new twist to standard ingredients.

Azuma Sushi & Robata Grill

5600 Kirby Kirby-West U

713-432-9649

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

Azuma's dining room is impressively decorated with raw wood beams and lighting fixtures that look like one-of-a-kind handmade paper sculptures. The wild sushi rolls and tasty robata-grilled fish are standouts. And don't miss the cook-it-yourself Kobe beef. While this Rice Village Japanese restaurant is long on atmosphere, the clientele is casual--lots of college students in T-shirts and doctors in scrubs.

Blue Fish House

2241 Richmond Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-529-3100

Fusion, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

One of two Blue Fish House locations in Houston (the other is in Sugar Land, and neither should be confused with the two, separate Blue Fish locations), this original on Richmond is one of the most casual sushi spots in town. Tucked into the charmingly run-down Portsmouth Square — home to Houston's worst parking lot — the Blue Fish House has an inviting patio that usually fills up before its dining room, which is only slightly more formal. Inventive hand rolls draw most of its clientele, who gobble up creations like the Crazy Ocean roll and the spicy Deep Fried Madness, but less expected dishes like udon and a sizzling beef-and-kimchi platter are equally good.

The Blue Fish

550 Texas St. Downtown/ Midtown

713-225-3474

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended

A Houston outpost of the Dallas-based sushi chain, Blue Fish features sweeping views of downtown from its corner space at Bayou Place to match its large, sweeping seascape murals inside. The sushi bar is long, as is the menu. Best bets are whichever fish is the freshest - snapper one day, tuna the next - and the restaurant's signature ahi tuna tower, a delightful mess of fish, avocado, crab and tiny pearls of roe.

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Cafe Kubo's Sushi

9889 Bellaire Blvd. Outer Loop - SW

713-995-4200

Japanese, Sushi, Critics' Pick, Slideshow

One of the hippest and yet most laid-back places to spend an evening in Chinatown is at Cafe Kubo's. Instead of focusing on sushi, however, Cafe Kubo's offers a much more traditional Japanese fast-food menu of dishes like curried pork cutlets over rice, bento boxes of fried chicken and bowls of tonkatsu ramen that complement its casual vibe. Happy hour runs every day of the week here, and the food and drink specials make it a huge draw in the evenings.

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Convey Sushi

801 Congress St. Downtown/ Midtown

713-225-1408

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended

The same folks who brought us Les Givral's Kahve (right next door) are responsible for Market Square's conveyor belt sushi joint, the first of its kind inside the Loop. In addition to the conveyor belt, Bento boxes are popular here, with plenty of food for less than $10. Inexpensive specialty rolls are another draw, aside from, of course, that eponymous rotating belt.

Dadami

1927 N. Gessner Rd. Outer Loop - NW

832-657-0007

Korean, Sushi, Recommended

Dadami bills itself as a Japanese restaurant, but it actually serves Korean-style sashimi called hwe. If you go at night, bring a large group — you'll want to indulge in one of the multi-course dinners like the "deluxe sashimi" meal that feeds four to six people and features a stunning array of fresh, raw fish, fried seafood, grilled vegetables and dozens of banchan. At lunch, seriously cheap specials let you try smaller portions of the large dinners one at a time.

Dragon Bowl Asian Bistro

1221 W. 11th St. Heights

713-426-2750

Asian, Chinese, Korean, Sushi, Thai, Vietnamese, Recommended, Menu, Slideshow

Dragon Bowl epitomizes the concept of a useful restaurant: a cozy, accessible neighborhood spot that serves food to please nearly every palate. But it manages to escape comparisons to a Pei Wei by actually offering very good food made with high-quality ingredients by a legitimate chef who puts modern Texas touches on the pan-Asian menu. Look for the Third Coast and roll with crispy fried oysters or the head-on Gulf shrimp in a spicy green curry. Dragon Bowl also does a brisk takeout business with standbys like its Hippie Fried Rice, but it's hard not to want to linger in the airy dining room or at the long bar while you watch the cooks work the woks.

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Edomae Sushi

12225 Westheimer Rd., Ste H Memorial

281-558-5599

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

This is a beautifully decorated, elegant, white-tablecloth Japanese restaurant where the prices won't kill you. It's circular in shape, with a fabulous bar on one side and a sushi bar in the back. Private booths line the outside walls. In addition to standard sushi fare and many lunch specials, the chef loves to whip up special rolls, depending on his mood. Bento boxes and fine steaks are also available.

El Pacifico Sushi

5800 Bellaire Blvd. Outer Loop - SW

713-218-0700

Asian, Fusion, Japanese, Latin American, Sushi, Vietnamese, Recommended

El Pacifico is a Latin Asian fusion restaurant with a giant bar and happy hour specials. The menu is full of appetizers and large platters of fish. You can order big plates of sushi or by the piece, but the real winner is the ceviche. The Vietnamese sandwiches are tasty and cheap.

The Fish

309 Gray Downtown/ Midtown

713-526-5294

Japanese, Sushi, Best Of, Menu

High ceilings and dark furniture provide a hip and elegant atmosphere in which to nosh on Japanese cuisine. The restaurant carries the standard assortment of sushi including salmon, yellowtail and shrimp tempura, as well as a list of specialty rolls for the more adventurous. Soups, salads, and noodles are also available in addition to heartier entrees such as braised short ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and an assortment of vegetables. The luminescent glow of the red lights against the dusky walls provides a warm intimacy that makes this spot ideal for dates.

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Ginza Japanese

5868 San Felipe Galleria

713-785-0332

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

Ginza is by far one of the most traditionally appointed Japanese restaurants in the city; you almost feel like you're in Tokyo here. While the food does tend to be heavily Americanized, it also is of high quality. Ginza's lunch specials are some of the best deals you'll find in town, especially considering the quality of its fish. You'll also find a sizable Japanese expat population there at dinner.

Hawaiian Poke Co.

4334 FM 2920, Suite 100, Spring Outside Houston

832-299-6991

Sushi, Slideshow

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Japaneiro's Sushi Bistro & Latin Grill

2168 Texas Dr., Sugar Land Outside Houston

281-242-1121

Nuevo Latino, Sushi, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

The seemingly weird fusion of Latin American and Japanese cooking actually has a long history in South America. Between the sushi rolls and the Nuevo Latino entrées here, you end up with a wild array of colorful sauces and condiments on the table. It's great fun dabbing and dunking and coming up with new combinations.

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Kaneyama

9527 Westheimer Outer Loop - SW

713-784-5168

Fusion, Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

This well-frequented restaurant in a strip center on Westheimer is known for the freshness of its fish. The chefs create traditional Japanese food with contemporary flair, and the special sushi rolls are beautifully presented. The atmosphere is relaxed yet upscale, with the hostesses dressed in traditional kimonos. Private parties can be accommodated in three tatami rooms.

Kata Robata Sushi & Grill

3600 Kirby Lower Shepherd-Kirby

713-526-8858

Eclectic, Fusion, Japanese, Sushi, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Executive Chef Manabu "Hori" Horiuchi has been a James Beard: Best Chef Southwest semi-finalist three times since 2012. So, it comes as no surprise that he is serving some stellar sushi and stunningly inventive dishes here in Upper Kirby (not to mention what is easily considered one of the best omakase, or chef’s tastings, in the city). Granted, the fabulous stuff doesn't come cheap. But if you're on a budget, go to Kata Robata during happy hour when you can eat inexpensive grilled dishes off the robata and drink cheap domestic and Japanese beers.

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Kira Sushi

1830 S. Mason Rd. Katy

281-391-8898

Japanese, Sushi, Menu

Kira is loved for the fact that it will deliver sushi to your doorstep. The majority of Kira's business is delivery, though the restaurant itself offers a relaxing ambience and attentive service. A Japanese-centric menu also includes a number of traditional Chinese-American dishes, such as sweet and sour chicken and orange beef. Bento boxes are available all day, unlike at most other Japanese restaurants, which only offer them at lunch.

Kona Grill

16535 SW Freeway, Sugar Land Outside Houston

281-242-7000

American, Asian, Pan-Asian, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

This outpost of the contemporary Scottsdale-based chain has a menu that's pan-Asian with a European twist and an American foundation. A great sushi bar and a huge aquarium anchor the interior. Dim lighting, blond wood tables and chairs and an open kitchen give the place a cool, contemporary, elegant feel. Standout dishes include sweet-chile-glazed salmon, lemongrass-crusted swordfish, macadamia nut chicken, meat loaf, double-cut pork chop, pesto linguine and pad thai.

Kubo's Sushi Bar & Grill - CLOSED

2414 University Blvd. Kirby-West U

713-528-7878

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended

The second-story location in the Rice Village can be difficult to find, but if you're a sushi lover, Kubo's is worth the hunt. While chef Hajime Kubokawa -- or Kubo-san, for short -- is no longer at the sushi restaurant he helped found with owner Yoichi 'Yogi' Ueno, nor is Manabu Horiuchi (who is setting the sushi world on fire at Kata Robata), it's still one of the best sushi joints in the city, a fact that's more impressive considering its longevity and the talent that's come through since the place opened in 2002. Try the daily specials for interesting fish finds like idiot fish, or order the enormous sashimi boat if you've got a group of people to impress. On the non-sushi side, the custard-like chawanmushi is the best in town and the bar scene is lively when filled with Japanese businessmen in the evenings.

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Masa Sushi

977 NASA Parkway Clear Lake

281-486-9888

Sushi, Critics' Pick, Menu

Most of the menu at Clear Lake's Masa Sushi is designed to appeal to mainstream tastes. But chef Michael ShiXin Zhou deserves a lot of credit for bringing innovative "new-style sashimi" items to serious sushi fans in the NASA neighborhood. True to its moniker, which means graceful and elegant, Masa’s gracefully fuses traditional Japanese elements with American touches to come up unexpected hits like the Texas jalapeño yellowtail, a lightly-seared sashimi dish with yuzu citrus and a jalapeño crunch; and the “Japan nacho,” a take on nachos made with crispy wontons and cream cheese that will have diners digging in for more.

Matsu

4855 FM 1960 Jersey Village

281-893-8700

Sushi, Japanese, Recommended

If Matsu were located within the Loop, it would be jammed with foodies. Its location on the city's far northern fringe may keep the trendoids away, but for fans of Japanese cuisine, it's a trip worth taking. Matsu offers some of the finest sushi to be found in Houston.

MF Sushi

1401 Binz, No. 100 Downtown/ Midtown

713-637-4587

Sushi, Best Of

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Moku Bar

1010 Prairie St. Downtown/ Midtown

832-298-3148

Sushi, Slideshow

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Nippon Japanese Restaurant

4464 Montrose Blvd. Montrose

713-523-3939

Japanese, Sushi, Best Of, Menu

Nippon has been serving Montrose residents (and expat Japanese) their sushi for decades, and has never failed in that time to serve the freshest fish it can get. The uni here always tastes like a buttery gulp of the sea, and standards like fatty salmon nigiri are marbled and thickly cut. The rolls are also predictably good, like the spider roll stuffed with soft-shell crab, and so is the pork-thickened ramen.

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Nobu Houston

5115 Westheimer Rd Suite C-3515 Galleria

(832) 987-2599

Sushi

Oishii Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

3764 Richmond Greenway Plaza

713-621-8628

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Oshii is a fun and funky sushi diner in Greenway. Most regular sushi is a dollar apiece, with rolls starting around $5. During happy hours on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., domestic beer is $1.25, imported is $1.75, hot sake is $3 and most appetizers are buy one, get one free. There is free wi-fi, and much of the scruffy, multi-cultural crowd is usually taking advantage of it.

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Ono Poke

607 Richmond Downtown/ Midtown

832-831-9453

Sushi, Slideshow

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Osaka Japanese Restaurant

515 Westheimer Montrose

713-533-9098

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Osaka's Chef Thomas Wakasugi is a Japanese classicist with a unique twist. Though he was born in Japan, his sushi experience has all been acquired in Houston, and is on display on Lower Westheimer in Montrose. His soft-shell crawfish, sweet shrimp and raw beef-like toro creations all suggest that he has developed a knack for fitting Japanese sushi to the Texan palate.

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Pokéology

5555 Morningside, Suite 150 Greenway Plaza

281-915-8128

Sushi, Slideshow

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RA Sushi

3908 Westheimer Greenway Plaza

713-621-5800

Sushi, Restaurants, Recommended

RA is not a place for sashimi purists. But if you're looking for a place to eat American-style sushi to the beat of loud dance music among the beautiful people, you'll love this singles bar and sushi restaurant in stylish Highland Village.

2 articles

Roka Akor

2929 Weslayan St Suite 100, Greenway Plaza

713-622-1777

Sushi, Seafood, Menu

Sage 400 Japanese Cuisine

2800 Sage Rd. Galleria

713-961-9566

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

This chic sushi bar draws lots of young Galleria-area singles but still manages to stay low-key. Don't go looking for classic Japanese sushi, but do check out the cheap beer and sake at happy hour.

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