Chef's Special

Dory Fung Loves Seven-Course Beef

Where the celebrated pastry chef takes her appetite these days.

09/16/2019 By Carlos Brandon

Night at the Robata

You Had Me at Meat Omakase at Roka Akor

A new tasting menu lets you savor wagyu and much more.

09/05/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Chef's Table

You Should Try Nobu's Omakase

Is the multi-course tasting worth the price tag? Yes.

08/07/2019 By Jordan Pytosh

Maximum Maki: Where to Get the Wildest Sushi Rolls

Score Houston's most inventive takes on classic Japanese fare.

07/22/2019 By Mai Pham

Bayougraphy

What’s Kept Chef Manabu Horiuchi at Kata Robata for a Decade? Freedom.

“The Japanese see a young chef and think lower quality. Americans see a young chef and don’t care. They want to eat the food and then be the judge. It’s nice for me.”

06/25/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Birthday Bash

10 Reasons Why We Love Kata Robata

And how the acclaimed sushi restaurant has stayed vital to Houston's food scene for 10 years.

06/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Leave the Loop for Outstanding Experiences at Tris and Tobiuo

Inventive restaurants in The Woodlands and Katy are perfect for a special night out.

05/24/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Stick Up

Yakitori Gunso Has the Japanese Pub Grub You've Been Waiting For

Kushiyaki, onigiri and takoyaki can't help but make you happy at this Westchase izakaya.

05/14/2019 By Alice Levitt

11th Heaven

Hand Rolls Planned for The Heights This Fall

A sushi concept will be moving into an 11th Street property.

03/04/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

Katsu Bar & Noodle Hopes to Get You Hooked on Katsu

Is katsu the new ramen? Drive to Champion Forest to find out.

02/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Spring Day Trips

How to Eat Your Way Through Katy

Katy is having a foodie moment. Here's what to hit on your restaurant crawl.

02/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Restaurant Review

Don't Underestimate These Casual Heights Hangouts

At La Lucha and Blackbird Izakaya , unpretentious, seriously great grub.

11/26/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

At Shun, the Pork Dumplings Steal the Show

Then again, there's plenty to like about this second-generation Japanese kitchen.

10/18/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

With a Twist

Shun Promises a Refresher on Japanese Cuisine

Coming in October, this Montrose bar and eatery promises a changing menu and collaboration.

09/27/2018 By Drew Jones

Food & Wine Road Trips

6 Hotspots For Austin's Asian Cuisine Boom

From temaki to tomatillo steamed buns, we got you covered.

09/21/2018 By Veronica Meewes

Liver Spotting

Your Favorite May Vary, But Try the Foie Hot Pot at Blackbird Izakaya

The indulgent rice bowl is the best of many hits at the new Heights Japanese spot.

09/05/2018 By Alice Levitt

Small Plate, Feel Great

Kuu to Debut a Tapas-Style Japanese Brunch

Look for French toast and fried rice beginning Oct. 14.

08/31/2018 By Alice Levitt

Newcomer's Guide

Houston's Essential 25 Restaurants

Want a crash course on Houston’s food scene? Start here.

08/30/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

Best Restaurants 2018

Houston's 50 Best Restaurants in 2018

Where to eat, right now.

08/17/2018 Edited by Gwendolyn Knapp

The Essential Guide to Asiatown

4 Noodle Bowls You Need to Know About

Stir-fried or in a soup, a bowl of noodles speaks directly to the soul in any language, across all cuisines.

06/22/2018 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houstonia Magazine

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