Uchi Houston

Reviews

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  Steven Wang

  1 day ago
  5.0
  Visited here for the first time last night. Was blown away by the quality and service that was provided. Kevin, who was manning the sushi bar asked if this is our first time and what we would like. Since we had no idea what to expect, my date and I actually offered to have Kevin in charge of our menu tonight. Kevin curated an amazing meal and threw in a couple of items on the house. Every piece of sushi was near perfection. He even taught us how to eat certain pieces to really enjoy the flavors. Normally not a mushroom fan, but the two dishes that had mushrooms, were damn near perfect. Kevin, thank you so much for last night. Hands-down a top three meal in my lifetime. Will definitely be back.
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  Michelle Bang

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Uchi has been my husband's and my favorite restaurant for many years now, and every visit is consistently exceptional! From the food to the atmosphere to the service, it's always a 5 star experience. Uchi is our go to spot from date nights to special celebrations. I want to give a shout out to Linda, who makes each visit memorable and keeps me excited to come back! Her warmth, attention to detail, and genuine care makes us feel so special every time we dine. Linda elevates the dining experience beyond just amazing food, making every meal thoughtful and personalized. Dining at Uchi isn't just a great meal, it's an experience, and Linda makes it one we look forward to every single time!
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  M N

  Nov 14, 2025
  4.0
  I had been interested in trying uchi for a long time. Have been to quite a few of the sushi restaurants here in Houston including Oheya, the omakase restaurant attached to uchi. We got a reservation for the sushi bar and opted for the happy hour omakase for two. The pictures are attached, keep in mind that we ordered extra dish (uni and a tuna flight) at the end as we were still hungry. Given that the omakase was $60 per person, it was rather reasonable and didn't feel bad about buying the extra stuff. There was not that much nigiri, less than four pieces I think, but the the hamachi crudo in the beginning was delightful, they had a bunch of a warm dishes that were good. The hand roll was nice if it was a salmon hand roll with I believe smoked trout roe. Dessert was a rather Vietnamese inspired dish which reminded me a lot of eating che. I was a little bit disappointed in the uni and tuna that we ordered extra. The uni that was provided was a Santa Barbara and Hokkaido uni. Was expecting a nice flash of salinity that you typically get while eating uni which sort of wasn't there. And then the tuna flight which consisted of akami tuna Chutoro And otoro, had a mild fishy flavor to them which was surprising. My favorite piece has got to be the eggplant nigiri. I was pleasantly surprised to see an array of vegetarian offerings and even a vegetarian omakase. They have the corner on this market and I will bring all of my vegetarian friends here for sure. The atmosphere was absolutely wonderful. Busy crowded. Lively. Our chef was David who I liked a lot. Our server was very knowledgeable about the drink menu. Overall I was very happy with the experience. I think the value might be just a little better at places like Aiko and hachi, but I should really withhold judgment until I try full omakase at uchi. It will be interesting to distinguish between the omakase at uchi versus oheya.
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  Miriam Haile

  Nov 4, 2025
  5.0
  I had a hard time finding a good sushi spot when I first moved to Houston till I discovered Uchi. Uchi has some of the best I’ve ever tried hands down. I’m a regular and have tried everything on the menu, regular and seasonal. I’ve never had a bad meal. If you don’t know what you want I recommend the omakase. My personal favorites are the bluefin otoro, sake toro, hama chilli, sake crudo & the walu walu. Service is top notch, the bartenders and waiters give complimentary tastings all the time. If you sit at the sushi bar, the chefs are very friendly and generous.
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  MANUEL GUZMAN-LOPEZ

  Oct 27, 2025
  5.0
  I had been wanting to go to Uchi for a long time. I had visited the one in Austin several times but not the one in Houston. This modern Japanese restaurant stands out for its exquisite dishes prepared with top quality ingredients and a refreshing touch of Thai inspired fruity flavors. Every dish is a delight, each one better than the last. I cannot recommend just one, but I do suggest letting their knowledgeable and friendly server guide you through one of the Chef Menu options. It is the best way to truly understand their cuisine. The place itself is what you would expect from a refined Japanese restaurant, simple yet luxurious in that effortless way simplicity can be. The service is warm and attentive, from the hostess who greets and seats you to the experienced team that takes care of every detail. We started with a couple of cocktails, both carrying subtle Japanese aromas and flavors, followed by a crisp Albariño. Everything was excellent. This area of Houston keeps getting better. Within one block there are more than five beautiful and delicious restaurants, and soon the much anticipated Docs Montrose will join the lineup, already making waves. Uchi, inside and out, is an absolute treat for anyone craving a different kind of Japanese experience on an #undiacualquiera Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Tenía tiempo, mucho tiempo queriendo ir a Uchi. Había estado varias veces en el de Austin pero no en el de Houston. Este restaurante japonés moderno se caracteriza por sus platillos elaborados con productos de gran calidad y un toque fresco de sabores afrutados al estilo tailandés. Cada platillo es una delicia, uno mejor que otro. No podría recomendar uno solo, pero sí les recomiendo dejarse guiar por su amable y experto mesero y optar por una de las opciones del Chef Menu, ya que es la mejor manera de comprender su propuesta culinaria. El local es, como se espera en un restaurante japonés, sencillo pero con ese toque de lujo que lo simple suele proclamar. El servicio es muy amable, desde que las hostess te reciben y acompañan a tu mesa, hasta que el mesero y su equipo te atienden con experiencia. Comenzamos con un par de cócteles, ambos con un toque de aromas y sabores japoneses, y luego seguimos con un rico Albariño. Todo estupendo. Esta zona de Houston sigue dando mucho de qué hablar. En una sola cuadra hay más de cinco restaurantes bellos y deliciosos, y pronto se sumará el tan esperado Docs Montrose del que ya se habla mucho. Uchi por dentro y por fuera está riquísimo para ir en #undiacualquiera con ganas de un japonés diferente. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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