The Best Sushi in Houston
From Montrose omakase counters to all-day nigiri, where to eat sushi in Houston right now.
Houston's sushi scene runs through Montrose, and Uchi anchors it: the kitchen carries a James Beard Award (chef Tyson Cole) and a price-4 omakase that runs alongside plates like Maguro & Goat Cheese and Hama Chili. Just up the street, Katami sits at Houston Chronicle #2, and Neo holds a Michelin Recommended 2025 nod for its seasonal counter.
The split here is omakase versus a la carte. Omakase ("I leave it to you") is a chef-led tasting served piece by piece at the counter; a la carte lets you build your own run of nigiri (fish over pressed rice) and sashimi (sliced fish, no rice). Most of the heavyweights cluster in Montrose, with Upper Kirby and the Museum District filling out the map.
Uchi Houston
Tyson Cole's Montrose flagship is the city's reference point for modern Japanese, backed by a James Beard Award. The menu pairs an omakase tasting with composed plates like Maguro & Goat Cheese, Hama Chili, and Wagyu Beef Sashimi. Price-4, booked through Resy. Come for the cooking as much as the raw fish.
Katami
A Montrose omakase counter that lands at Houston Chronicle #2. The format is a chef-led course built around nigiri, seasonal sashimi, and Japanese Wagyu. Price-4 and reserved on Resy, with seats best booked ahead.
Sushi Horiuchi
A Montrose room built for a long sit: the signature is a 20-course omakase moving through premium nigiri and seasonal sashimi, with Wagyu and sake pairings along the way. Price-4, booked on Resy. Go when you want the full progression rather than a quick bite.
Kata Robata
An Upper Kirby standby that balances the sushi bar with cooked dishes like Hot Rock Wagyu. Price-3 and reserved through OpenTable, it's the more flexible, a la carte-friendly pick on this list. Strong sake selection rounds out the table.
Neo
A Montrose omakase counter carrying a Michelin Recommended 2025 nod. The tasting moves through nigiri and seasonal sashimi, with a Japanese whisky pairing for the table. Price-4, booked on Resy.
MF Sushi
A Museum District sushi specialist where the draw is the fish itself: nigiri, toro, and uni cut to order. Price-4 and reserved through OpenTable. A focused choice when you want straightforward, high-grade sushi over a tasting menu.
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