Nigiri Nirvana

The Ultimate Houston Sushi Hit List

Hidden omakase counters, chef-driven destinations, and roll-focused favorites all make Houston one of the best sushi cities in the country.

10/13/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Phoebe Gibson

COMING SOON

Kata Robata Team to Open New Sushi-Forward Restaurant in Montrose

Katami will introduce Houstonians to chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi’s take on the future of Japanese cuisine in America.

01/12/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Restaurants

Unique Eateries That Make You Forget You’re Still in the City

The city’s dining scene is overflowing with restaurants that make you forget that you’re still in Houston.

03/25/2022 By Shelby Stewart

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Goat Masala, Brisket, Buttery Wagyu

We run though some greatest hits as the need for comfort food really sets in.

12/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

fluffy cloud of deliciousness

This Tamago Sando Recipe is the Perfect Side for Your Picnic

The Japanese-style omelet is the key component of this delicate sandwich, bringing a sweet balance to the meal.

06/09/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Here's a Menu

More and More Restaurants Are Re-Opening Their Dining Rooms

Establishments are cautious as they look to fill up to 25 percent capacity.

05/14/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Pick Six

Where You Should Eat This Month: September 2019

Among the hits: a cheeseburger that delivers, and delivery that astonishes.

09/03/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

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

Ribs, Hops, and Sharp Objects

Food News: Barbecue, Beer, Axe Throwing Is Coming to Sawyer Yards

Plus, the Southern Smoke Foundation raises more than $100,000 during its spring festival.

05/14/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Above The Fold

Food News: More Tamales, More New Restaurants

Plus, a notable Houston chef will be cooking up brunch to pair with daiquiris.

12/17/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Meat and Greet

Southern Smoke Raises $425K, Delivers Tasty Grub

On Sunday, Chris Shepherd turned his area of Montrose into the coolest food court on the planet.

10/02/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Taster's Choice

Getting Inside the Mind of a Sake Specialist

What it means to sip about 80 different styles over three days, then get it right.

09/05/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

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

Sommeli-Yeah!

Who Has the Best Wine List in Houston? And Other Food News

Wine Spectator hands out awards to restaurants that paid the entry fee to be considered.

07/13/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Dining in Style

Want a Couture Dinner? Try These Six Chef's Tables

Because when you desire a truly special night, prêt-a-porter just won't do.

12/01/2017 By Beth Levine

Carbo Loading

Craving Pasta? Don't Limit Yourself to Italian

From Gulf Coast to Japanese cuisines, these are some of our favorite places to indulge in a bowl.

10/09/2017 By Beth Levine

Wasabae

Houston's Best Japanese Food, According to Chef Jean Philippe Gaston

Where to find the best sushi, katsu and more.

08/11/2017 By Julia Gsell

The Icefish Cometh

It's Icefish Season at Kata Robata

Experience "the veal of fish" and other seasonal delicacies right now.

04/03/2017 By Alice Levitt

Beard Move

Houston Kicks Ass With Nine James Beard Semifinalist Nods

They'll be culled down to finalists on March 15, with awards given on April 25.

02/15/2017 By Alice Levitt