New on the block

All the Houston Restaurant Openings to Know Right Now, February 2026

Coffee, burgers, sushi, and fast-casual concepts headline the latest wave of Houston restaurant openings. Plus, a look at what’s coming soon.

02/09/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: January 16

Dumplings, sushi splurges, farewell margaritas, and cultural picks to plan a well-fed Houston weekend.

01/16/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

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

Our best eats

The 8 Houston Dishes We Couldn’t Put Down in September 2025

The plates that lingered on our palates this month—a birria feast built for two, a carrot course that redefines the root, and Nobie’s cult-favorite Dilly Bread.

09/30/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

All the Rolls

Houston Sushi Spots That Should Be on Your Bucket List

Head on over to one of these restaurants for a date night filled with great Japanese bites.

09/09/2024 By Phoebe Gibson and Sofia Gonzalez

HAI TIMES

Uchi Team to Open Omakase Concept Next to its Montrose Outpost

An intimate, 15-Course experience with seating for 12 guests at a time, features a new guest chef each month.

03/14/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

OH-MY-AKASE

Indulge in an Adventurous Dining Experience at 5Kinokawa

Chef Billy Kin creates an intimate culinary delight that features fresh ingredients flown in from Japan’s Toyosu Market.

01/18/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

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

Knives Out

At TEN, You’ll Pay for Good Sushi, but the Ambiance Is a Bonus

The new sophisticated sushi bar from Daily Dose Hospitality Group has finally arrived.

12/19/2022 By Shelby Stewart

THE ’BURBS

Best Places To Eat In Sugar Land, TX

From sizzling Tex-Mex platters to fiery Szechuan dishes, the culinary scene in this suburb is one to watch.

03/30/2022 By Megha McSwain

Far East Fare

Check Out What Chef Sherman Yeung Is Cooking Up at His Money Cat Restaurant

The Tobiuo Sushi & Bar owner is opening a new Japanese food concept inside the Loop.

01/20/2022 By Shelby Stewart

List Time

Where You Should Eat This Month: June 2021

Three higher-priced affairs that are seriously worth the chance.

06/04/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

First Bite

The Delights Are in the Details at Kanau Sushi

Trust the chef to put his unique spin on the expected.

05/19/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Big Mac-Style Awesomeness, Fried Chicken Night

Do you want a traditional golden and crispy bird? Or would you rather it go in a maki roll?

01/27/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Let Me Roll It

Food News: Modern Sushi Concept Opens in Midtown

Plus, a popular Malaysian concept cuts ties with a ghost kitchen food hall.

12/28/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Eat at Home

What We're Ordering Out This Week: Po' Boys and Malaysian Street Food

We've been picking up food from the Blodgett Food Hall a lot lately.

11/18/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Buzzworthy

There's Sushi, Sure, But Try the Wild Cards at Jellyfish

Maki with some Korean elements and ... wait, are those nachos?!

03/04/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Sea Changes

Creativity Continues at the Retooled Tobiuo Sushi & Bar

A new chef-owner at this Katy restaurant is keeping the ambitious energy going.

02/19/2020 By Carlos Brandon

Just Eat It

Our Favorite Meals When It's Time to Stress-Eat

What's better than a plate of cheesy enchiladas? Anyone?

01/16/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Headed East

Food News: Tobiuo Chef, Owners Reveal Move to the Inner Loop

Plus, you think you're the fastest pho eater in town?

09/23/2019 By Timothy Malcolm