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Norigami’s Menage a Fois is the queen of handrolls.
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21 Standout Sushi Restaurants in Houston

Where to score the finest sushi, sashimi, sake, and more in the city

by Brittany Britto Garley and Megha McSwain Updated
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Norigami’s Menage a Fois is the queen of handrolls.
| MIchael Anthony
by Brittany Britto Garley and Megha McSwain Updated

With a surge of new sushi restaurants and hand roll hot spots popping up around the city, Houston’s sushi scene is seriously worth exploring. As such, there’s no better time than the present to indulge in a raw fish craving.

Searching for a high-profile date night destination with artfully plated sushi and spirited cocktails, or a budget-friendly izakaya with weekend happy hour? Check out Eater’s guide to these 20 excellent sushi restaurants serving up sashimi, specialty rolls, sake, and so much more.

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Kuu

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With its cool and contemporary vibe, Kuu’s dining space serves as a stylish backdrop for a date night or special occasion. The eyes eat first here with alluring dishes like smoked salmon and Asian pear plated with taro chips, and the fiery golden tobiko-topped truffle Suzuki roll with yellowtail and jalapeño.

947 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 461-1688
(713) 461-1688

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill

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This M-K-T Heights restaurant boasts a hard-to-beat happy hour and all of the sushi house staples, including a large selection of vegan sushi. Using plant-based alternatives for ingredients like tuna and caviar, the restaurant builds worthy rolls that can fool even the most discerning diners.

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 500, Houston, TX 77007
(346) 816-2583
(346) 816-2583

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Handies Douzo

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In true Heights fashion, the brainchild of Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham (Kokoro), Handies Douzo, presents a menu of hand rolls for counter service in a transformed bungalow. The menu is to-the-point — and while there is sashimi and crudo to snack on, the idea is to get your hands on some hand rolls. If the Heights is too much of a trek, visit the duo’s more recent location in Montrose.

3510 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
(832) 831-0912
(832) 831-0912

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Soma Sushi

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Go for the sushi, but save room for the ramen at this trendy Washington Avenue sushi bar. Along with the usual suspects — kampachi ceviche, vegetable tempura, Japanese barbecue pork ribs, and a plethora of signature rolls — Soma offers a variety of ramen bowls, including a clams and lump crab-loaded seafood ramen and a spicy miso ramen with fried pork belly.

4820 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-2726
(713) 861-2726

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Kokoro

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Situated among the many dining options within Downtown’s Bravery Chef Hall, Kokoro offers top-grade sushi in a fast-casual and fun environment. Helmed by Uchi veterans Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham, who also operate hand roll bar Handies Douzo, the menu touts fresh sushi and sashimi sourced from around the globe, plus chicken fat rice bowls and creative daily specials that will keep you coming back for more.

409 Travis St suite a-366, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 909-0691
(713) 909-0691

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Balboa Surf Club

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Though not a traditional sushi spot, this new Post Oak Plaza restaurant offers a wide range of seafood dishes and a solid menu of sushi rolls and nigiri, all of which are made on-site at its sushi bar, with sushi rice made fresh every 45 minutes. Keep it simple and fresh with the nigiri plate, served with ahi tuna, scallops, and salmon on seasoned rice, or the decadent king crab hand roll, which comes with an Alaskan king crab leg wrapped in rice and nori. The Thai Shrimp roll, a combination of jumbo Gulf shrimp, carrots, green papaya, Fresno chilies, and cashews, is also a highlight.

1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 405-1260
(713) 405-1260
Tuna and white fish nigiri and salmon sashimi served with a side of ponzu sauce and a cocktail at Houston’s Balboa Surf Club.
Balboa Surf Club is an unassuming place to score some sushi.
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Uchi

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Uchi serves up small plates and sushi that are neatly presented and packed with layers of honest flavor. Imaginative dishes like the oak-grilled walu walu with candied citrus and ponzu, or its big-eye tuna paired with watermelon and fish sauce. Vegetarian dishes are given just as much thought, with rolls like the tempura shag with avocado and sun-dried tomato and the Japanese eggplant nori. If looking to take the thought out of the experience, opt for Uchi’s new 15-seat omakase experience, Oheya, which is tucked in the back of the restaurant. If both are booked, consider visiting its sister restaurant, Uchiko, in Houston’s Post Oak Place, which serves a mixture of sushi and innovative dishes using smoke.

904 Westheimer Rd Suite A, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-4808
(713) 522-4808

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Kanau Sushi

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Kanau’s modern space features a buzzy bar and an open dining room with full views of the kitchen. There are plenty of ways to satisfy raw cravings, including sashimi flights, an all-you-can-eat buffet option, and an 8- or 11-course chef’s tasting menu. Here, you choose your sushi adventure.

2850 Fannin St #400, Houston, TX 77002
(832) 879-2106
(832) 879-2106

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Nobu Houston

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Synonymous with celeb sightings and special occasions, renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s sushi destination delivers in style and a splurge-worthy menu of raw eats and saketinis. Drop in during the daily Tanoshi Hour and discover discounted rolls, bar bites, and cocktails priced at $12.

5115 Westheimer Rd suite c-3515, Houston, TX 77056
(832) 987-2599
(832) 987-2599
A plate of salmon sushi rolls with a hand arranging them.
New style salmon rolls at Nobu.
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Aka Sushi House

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Aka’s vast menu of affordable sushi, sashimi, and soju cocktails is reason enough to pay a visit, but dine on the weekend during the all-day happy hour and score a number of items like the tuna, salmon, and yellowtail-stuffed Houston roll at a discount.

2390 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 807-7875
(713) 807-7875

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Roka Akor

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Go all out and truly indulge in Roka Akor’s many delectable offerings — from kicking off a meal with the caviar-topped toro tartare to the hearty lobster and Gulf shrimp dumplings. Follow it up with rows of perfectly placed sashimi in hues of pinks and peach, paired with a robata grilled steak.

2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-1777
(713) 622-1777

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Hidden Omakase

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Tucked away in a Galleria office building with a mock entrance mimicking a comic book store, Hidden Omakase showcases nigiri and other dishes prepared by rising chef Niki Vongthong. Seatings are pricey and can sometimes be hard to score, but the restaurant offers two services a night.

5353 W Alabama St #102, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 496-2633
(713) 496-2633

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Kata Robata

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Helmed by chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi, Kata Robata is regarded as one of the finest choices for sushi in the city. The constantly changing menu spotlights fresh fish flown in from Japan multiple times throughout the week, and for a thoroughly curated dining experience, there is the premium omakase meal, which allows guests to experience chef Hori’s hand-picked sushi selections.

3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-8858
(713) 526-8858
A single piece of foie gras nigiri on a black platter.
Foie gras sushi at Kata Robata.
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Money Cat

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From the skilled team at Tobiuo Sushi Bar in Cinco Ranch, Money Cat is a newer and welcomed addition to Levy Park at Upper Kirby. Along with a full sushi program, the restaurant features whimsical, head-turning plates like the house-made bao, imprinted with the Money Cat logo, the chutoro toast built on squid ink milk bread, and the colorful honey vanilla milk buns, served with cultured compound butter, smoked trout roe, and honey.

2925 Richmond Ave. Suite 140, Houston, TX 77098
(281) 974-3735
(281) 974-3735
A trio of blue fin tuna on a bed of ice.
The blue fin tuna flight at Money Cat.
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Oishii

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Don’t be fooled by its lackluster exterior, Oishii is a favorite among locals for its large and low-cost menu of sushi, sashimi, and temaki. For twice the fun, visit during its famed BOGO happy hour when appetizers like agedashi tofu, gyoza, and traditional sushi rolls are buy-one, get-one-free.

3764 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77046
(713) 621-8628
(713) 621-8628

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Norigami

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This origami-themed new hand roll and crudo spot is an enjoyable spot to get your sushi fix. Diners can watch as chefs assemble the handrolls and crudo dishes inside the bar or occupy themselves by turning their menu into an origami creation using the helpful neon light display. It’s hard to pick favorites, but some of the best bites include the beautiful and delicate hamachi crudo and the spicy scallop roll. The queen of all handrolls, the Menage Foie Gras, is the recommended rich ending to the experience, with seaweed paper loaded with foie gras, toro, and A5 wagyu, with a topping of uni, caviar, and gold flakes.

2715 Bissonnet St Ste 160, Houston, TX 77005
(832) 649-2966
(832) 649-2966

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MF Sushi Museum District

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Leave things in chef Chris Kinjo’s hands (literally) at this lavish sushi restaurant, whose space and ultra-modern aesthetic are as Insta-worthy as the food. With indulgences like Hokkaido scallops and grilled eel, there is no shortage of melt-in-your-mouth moments. The Museum District hideaway relies on the pure flavor of its ingredients, vegetable, and bounty of fresh seafood, resulting in a quality sushi experience every time.

1401 Binz St #100, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 637-4587
(713) 637-4587

Sushi by Hidden

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Make a reservation for this Rice Village omakase spot, and then dip into the art gallery for a quick bite where sushi and nigiri are assembled in front of you. Priced at just $60 per person, this experience packs in a lot of flavors in several courses within just 30 minutes, meaning there’s plenty of time to grab a drink and dessert after.

5216 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(346) 399-5948
(346) 399-5948
A piece of nigiri topped with caviar.
Sushi by Hidden is a short and sweet omakase experience that everyone should try at least once.
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Aya Sushi

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With Tokyo-trained chef Yoshi Katsuyama, this Bellaire sushi spot is drawing in residents from all over Houston for its beautifully plated assortments of nigiri, sashimi, and maki. Let the chef take you on a journey with Aya’s omakase experience for $135 per person and $65 for beverage pairing. Be sure to check out dishes like the bone marrow dripping in shoyu butter and the Ayaviche, a Japanese-style ceviche. Cap the night off with a sip from the drinks menu, which offers around a dozen different sakes and a range of inventive cocktails.

5407 Bellaire Blvd Suite A, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 485-4272
(713) 485-4272

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Sushi Miyagi

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This family-owned sushi house in Houston’s Asiatown is a hidden gem, and a dependable choice for reasonably-priced cuts of fish, sushi rolls, and loaded chirashi bowls.

10600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
(281) 933-9112
(281) 933-9112

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Keeper's

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Veteran sushi chef Keeper Lin helms the kitchen at this family-friendly Sugar Land restaurant. The menu is vast, with an array of soups, salads, and dumplings available alongside sushi, sashimi, and hand rolls. No need to rearrange your schedule to make it to happy hour — at Keeper’s a happy hour menu listing discounted small plates, sushi rolls, sashimi, and more is offered all-day, ever day.

4654 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 242-0389
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Kuu

947 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024

With its cool and contemporary vibe, Kuu’s dining space serves as a stylish backdrop for a date night or special occasion. The eyes eat first here with alluring dishes like smoked salmon and Asian pear plated with taro chips, and the fiery golden tobiko-topped truffle Suzuki roll with yellowtail and jalapeño.

947 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77024
(713) 461-1688
(713) 461-1688

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 500, Houston, TX 77007

This M-K-T Heights restaurant boasts a hard-to-beat happy hour and all of the sushi house staples, including a large selection of vegan sushi. Using plant-based alternatives for ingredients like tuna and caviar, the restaurant builds worthy rolls that can fool even the most discerning diners.

600 N Shepherd Dr Suite 500, Houston, TX 77007
(346) 816-2583
(346) 816-2583

Handies Douzo

3510 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007

In true Heights fashion, the brainchild of Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham (Kokoro), Handies Douzo, presents a menu of hand rolls for counter service in a transformed bungalow. The menu is to-the-point — and while there is sashimi and crudo to snack on, the idea is to get your hands on some hand rolls. If the Heights is too much of a trek, visit the duo’s more recent location in Montrose.

3510 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
(832) 831-0912
(832) 831-0912

Soma Sushi

4820 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007

Go for the sushi, but save room for the ramen at this trendy Washington Avenue sushi bar. Along with the usual suspects — kampachi ceviche, vegetable tempura, Japanese barbecue pork ribs, and a plethora of signature rolls — Soma offers a variety of ramen bowls, including a clams and lump crab-loaded seafood ramen and a spicy miso ramen with fried pork belly.

4820 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 861-2726
(713) 861-2726

Kokoro

409 Travis St suite a-366, Houston, TX 77002

Situated among the many dining options within Downtown’s Bravery Chef Hall, Kokoro offers top-grade sushi in a fast-casual and fun environment. Helmed by Uchi veterans Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham, who also operate hand roll bar Handies Douzo, the menu touts fresh sushi and sashimi sourced from around the globe, plus chicken fat rice bowls and creative daily specials that will keep you coming back for more.

409 Travis St suite a-366, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 909-0691
(713) 909-0691

Balboa Surf Club

1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

Though not a traditional sushi spot, this new Post Oak Plaza restaurant offers a wide range of seafood dishes and a solid menu of sushi rolls and nigiri, all of which are made on-site at its sushi bar, with sushi rice made fresh every 45 minutes. Keep it simple and fresh with the nigiri plate, served with ahi tuna, scallops, and salmon on seasoned rice, or the decadent king crab hand roll, which comes with an Alaskan king crab leg wrapped in rice and nori. The Thai Shrimp roll, a combination of jumbo Gulf shrimp, carrots, green papaya, Fresno chilies, and cashews, is also a highlight.

1753 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 405-1260
(713) 405-1260
Tuna and white fish nigiri and salmon sashimi served with a side of ponzu sauce and a cocktail at Houston’s Balboa Surf Club.
Balboa Surf Club is an unassuming place to score some sushi.
Western Addition

Uchi

904 Westheimer Rd Suite A, Houston, TX 77006

Uchi serves up small plates and sushi that are neatly presented and packed with layers of honest flavor. Imaginative dishes like the oak-grilled walu walu with candied citrus and ponzu, or its big-eye tuna paired with watermelon and fish sauce. Vegetarian dishes are given just as much thought, with rolls like the tempura shag with avocado and sun-dried tomato and the Japanese eggplant nori. If looking to take the thought out of the experience, opt for Uchi’s new 15-seat omakase experience, Oheya, which is tucked in the back of the restaurant. If both are booked, consider visiting its sister restaurant, Uchiko, in Houston’s Post Oak Place, which serves a mixture of sushi and innovative dishes using smoke.

904 Westheimer Rd Suite A, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-4808
(713) 522-4808

Kanau Sushi

2850 Fannin St #400, Houston, TX 77002

Kanau’s modern space features a buzzy bar and an open dining room with full views of the kitchen. There are plenty of ways to satisfy raw cravings, including sashimi flights, an all-you-can-eat buffet option, and an 8- or 11-course chef’s tasting menu. Here, you choose your sushi adventure.

2850 Fannin St #400, Houston, TX 77002
(832) 879-2106
(832) 879-2106

Nobu Houston

5115 Westheimer Rd suite c-3515, Houston, TX 77056

Synonymous with celeb sightings and special occasions, renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s sushi destination delivers in style and a splurge-worthy menu of raw eats and saketinis. Drop in during the daily Tanoshi Hour and discover discounted rolls, bar bites, and cocktails priced at $12.

5115 Westheimer Rd suite c-3515, Houston, TX 77056
(832) 987-2599
(832) 987-2599
A plate of salmon sushi rolls with a hand arranging them.
New style salmon rolls at Nobu.
Nobu Houston

Aka Sushi House

2390 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098

Aka’s vast menu of affordable sushi, sashimi, and soju cocktails is reason enough to pay a visit, but dine on the weekend during the all-day happy hour and score a number of items like the tuna, salmon, and yellowtail-stuffed Houston roll at a discount.

2390 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 807-7875
(713) 807-7875

Roka Akor

2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027

Go all out and truly indulge in Roka Akor’s many delectable offerings — from kicking off a meal with the caviar-topped toro tartare to the hearty lobster and Gulf shrimp dumplings. Follow it up with rows of perfectly placed sashimi in hues of pinks and peach, paired with a robata grilled steak.

2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027
(713) 622-1777
(713) 622-1777

Hidden Omakase

5353 W Alabama St #102, Houston, TX 77056

Tucked away in a Galleria office building with a mock entrance mimicking a comic book store, Hidden Omakase showcases nigiri and other dishes prepared by rising chef Niki Vongthong. Seatings are pricey and can sometimes be hard to score, but the restaurant offers two services a night.

5353 W Alabama St #102, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 496-2633
(713) 496-2633

Kata Robata

3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098

Helmed by chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi, Kata Robata is regarded as one of the finest choices for sushi in the city. The constantly changing menu spotlights fresh fish flown in from Japan multiple times throughout the week, and for a thoroughly curated dining experience, there is the premium omakase meal, which allows guests to experience chef Hori’s hand-picked sushi selections.

3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098
(713) 526-8858
(713) 526-8858
A single piece of foie gras nigiri on a black platter.
Foie gras sushi at Kata Robata.
Carla Gomez

Money Cat

2925 Richmond Ave. Suite 140, Houston, TX 77098

From the skilled team at Tobiuo Sushi Bar in Cinco Ranch, Money Cat is a newer and welcomed addition to Levy Park at Upper Kirby. Along with a full sushi program, the restaurant features whimsical, head-turning plates like the house-made bao, imprinted with the Money Cat logo, the chutoro toast built on squid ink milk bread, and the colorful honey vanilla milk buns, served with cultured compound butter, smoked trout roe, and honey.

2925 Richmond Ave. Suite 140, Houston, TX 77098
(281) 974-3735
(281) 974-3735
A trio of blue fin tuna on a bed of ice.
The blue fin tuna flight at Money Cat.
Jenn Duncan

Oishii

3764 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77046

Don’t be fooled by its lackluster exterior, Oishii is a favorite among locals for its large and low-cost menu of sushi, sashimi, and temaki. For twice the fun, visit during its famed BOGO happy hour when appetizers like agedashi tofu, gyoza, and traditional sushi rolls are buy-one, get-one-free.

3764 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77046
(713) 621-8628
(713) 621-8628

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Norigami

2715 Bissonnet St Ste 160, Houston, TX 77005

This origami-themed new hand roll and crudo spot is an enjoyable spot to get your sushi fix. Diners can watch as chefs assemble the handrolls and crudo dishes inside the bar or occupy themselves by turning their menu into an origami creation using the helpful neon light display. It’s hard to pick favorites, but some of the best bites include the beautiful and delicate hamachi crudo and the spicy scallop roll. The queen of all handrolls, the Menage Foie Gras, is the recommended rich ending to the experience, with seaweed paper loaded with foie gras, toro, and A5 wagyu, with a topping of uni, caviar, and gold flakes.

2715 Bissonnet St Ste 160, Houston, TX 77005
(832) 649-2966
(832) 649-2966

MF Sushi Museum District

1401 Binz St #100, Houston, TX 77004

Leave things in chef Chris Kinjo’s hands (literally) at this lavish sushi restaurant, whose space and ultra-modern aesthetic are as Insta-worthy as the food. With indulgences like Hokkaido scallops and grilled eel, there is no shortage of melt-in-your-mouth moments. The Museum District hideaway relies on the pure flavor of its ingredients, vegetable, and bounty of fresh seafood, resulting in a quality sushi experience every time.

1401 Binz St #100, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 637-4587
(713) 637-4587

Sushi by Hidden

5216 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

Make a reservation for this Rice Village omakase spot, and then dip into the art gallery for a quick bite where sushi and nigiri are assembled in front of you. Priced at just $60 per person, this experience packs in a lot of flavors in several courses within just 30 minutes, meaning there’s plenty of time to grab a drink and dessert after.

5216 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(346) 399-5948
(346) 399-5948
A piece of nigiri topped with caviar.
Sushi by Hidden is a short and sweet omakase experience that everyone should try at least once.
Jenn Duncan

Aya Sushi

5407 Bellaire Blvd Suite A, Bellaire, TX 77401

With Tokyo-trained chef Yoshi Katsuyama, this Bellaire sushi spot is drawing in residents from all over Houston for its beautifully plated assortments of nigiri, sashimi, and maki. Let the chef take you on a journey with Aya’s omakase experience for $135 per person and $65 for beverage pairing. Be sure to check out dishes like the bone marrow dripping in shoyu butter and the Ayaviche, a Japanese-style ceviche. Cap the night off with a sip from the drinks menu, which offers around a dozen different sakes and a range of inventive cocktails.

5407 Bellaire Blvd Suite A, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 485-4272
(713) 485-4272

Sushi Miyagi

10600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072

This family-owned sushi house in Houston’s Asiatown is a hidden gem, and a dependable choice for reasonably-priced cuts of fish, sushi rolls, and loaded chirashi bowls.

10600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77072
(281) 933-9112
(281) 933-9112

Keeper's

4654 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Veteran sushi chef Keeper Lin helms the kitchen at this family-friendly Sugar Land restaurant. The menu is vast, with an array of soups, salads, and dumplings available alongside sushi, sashimi, and hand rolls. No need to rearrange your schedule to make it to happy hour — at Keeper’s a happy hour menu listing discounted small plates, sushi rolls, sashimi, and more is offered all-day, ever day.

4654 Hwy 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 242-0389
(281) 242-0389

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