Ocean Sushi & Ramen

Ocean Sushi and Ramen This place leans more toward trendy vibes than exceptional service. The sushi itself was fresh and tasted great, so the food quality is not an issue. However, the overall experience left much to be desired.

The biggest drawbacks were the lack of staff training and operational inefficiency. The servers were not knowledgeable about the menu, and we had to explain the sushi plates they offered, which is frustrating as a customer. On top of that, the hostess struggled to manage wait times and tables, causing long delays and flustered interactions.

The menu is overwhelming and feels overcomplicated. A streamlined focus on core items could improve the experience. Adding to the confusion, we were handed an old menu without any heads-up, leading to multiple drink orders being unavailable.

While this might be one of the few trendy spots in Friendswood with decent food, the service and management issues make it feel overrated. It’s a “one and done” for me.

Visited 4 months ago

If you are thinking about trying this place out, spot thinking and just go! Husband and I had our first date night out since having our baby and we cannot wait to go back! We sat at the sushi bar, service was outstanding. I wish I caught her name because she was on it! We started with some drinks and Brussel sprouts, so good! We ordered a dragon roll and sushi for two. We’ve eaten at many sushi places and this was by far the best. Extremely fresh, wonderful flavor. Can’t wait to go back and try more!

Visited 5 months ago

My friend and I had dinner here and it was a pleasant experience. The food came out quickly, the freshness of sushi / sashimi were good, however, I wish it could be a little bit less cold and freeze feeling, I prefer sashimi melt in my mouth. I forgot the name, but the best roll we tried was something with cajun (in roll/hand-roll section). Kim Chi Ramen was interesting, they had a split into two bowls option if one bowl is too much for one person, we were happy to divide our food that way. I think they have really good lunch menu at affordable price. Not too crowded in the weekday evening, staff were nice and attentive. We will come back to try lunch menu some day.

Visited 6 months ago

Me and my boyfriend were craving sushi in the area and thought we would try a new restaurant. We were hesitant to go in because the parking lot seemed empty, however I am glad we took a chance and dined in.

Upon entering, we were greeted to some cute decor. Walking in, the restaurant seemed very spacious, clean, and beautiful.

Our waiter was Jenny. She was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We went with most of her recommendations. We got 1) King crab special roll, 2) Oahu roll, 3) Kyle Special, 4) bluefin tuna truffle, and 5) takoyaki.

I will leave the ratings down below:
King crab roll 5/5: My boyfriend's favorite roll! This was an elevated version of a tempura roll. It has a bit of spice, but it complements the roll well. I personally found this a bit heavy but I know this will be a lot of people's favorite!

Oahu roll 4/5: Me and my boyfriend's least favorite roll. We could tell the quality of the fishes were very good. However, the roll was lacking sauce. The king crab roll and the Oahu roll came with (an in-house?) ponzu sauce. Even with the ponzu sauce and soy sauce, the roll was very bland and lackluster.

Kyle Special roll 4.5/5: My personal favorite roll (yes, even though I rated it less than the king crab roll). This roll was very refreshing, but I know it is not everyone's cup of tea. It is not a typical roll with the heavy sauce and umami flavors, but is very light and fresh. I would say there was a smidgen of too many raw onions, but my boyfriend thought it was the perfect amount.

Bluefin tuna truffle 4.8/5: ALMOST perfect in my opinion! I think the sauce at the bottom was a tad too salty for my taste. My boyfriend with saltier tastebuds than me found it perfect! Jenny told us they just shipped the tuna like 2-3 days ago so the fish was fresh! Would 10/10 order this again though! My favorite dish that I ordered today.

Takoyaki 4/5: Would be a 5/5 if they had about 2-3x more sauce.

Overall, love the ambience, service, and food! I am happy that there is good sushi in this area and I will definitely be back!

Visited 10 months ago

Came here the first time for a birthday, super enjoyed the atmosphere and Ramen 🍜😁. Went back a second time for another spectacular experience. Definitely recommend the Bento box if you like a little of everything. If you live in the South Houston/Gulf Coast area this place is a hidden gem! If you're contemplating trying it out, do it! 🙌

Visited 7 months ago

Bar area was nice, spacious, and decorated with a wide variety of sake and liquor. This was our first time here, and we were unimpressed with the attentiveness and knowledge of the menu by our server.

The hot sake was good. The mixed drink was obviously made by a novice tender.

Two of the three rolls we ordered were fresh and solidly made. The third, the Kyle special roll, the fish on top (Blue Fin Tuna) was still so cold, it was almost icey and not enjoyable.

The presentation of the food is very well done. This is possibly the single best trait of this restaurant.

We will come back again and try other rolls and hopefully get a better server.

Visited 2 years ago

I Really Enjoyed the food at Ocean Sushi & Raman! The Houston Roll is definitely something I’m coming back to try again. Our waitress Maya was very attentive. One of my friends I was eating with is a Very picky eater and she helped him decide what to eat. She even looked up the pictures on google of what the food might look like if it didn’t have a picture in the menu. She really didn’t have to do that, but she did! Awesome customer service and food!

Visited 4 months ago

Beautiful sushi & ramen place!!! From the outside I didn't know what I was expecting walking in but the restaurant atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing as soon as you walk in. This restaurant would make for a chic date night or also a great place for a business lunch. The bento box selection looked great & so many yummy rolls I want to come back & try. I settled on the 2 roll lunch combo which was more than filling & included soup. If you love sushi & want a lovely place to eat it, you must stop by and try this place.

Visited a year ago

Visited 3 months ago

Great food

Visited 3 months ago

It's in the mall... Boooooo. Noone wants to have to fight to find parking to get Ramen. Lol.

Visited 4 months ago

Nice. Enjoyed everything about this place, 10/10 would recommend.

Visited 4 months ago

Food was great

Visited 4 months ago

I Really Enjoyed the food at Ocean Sushi & Raman! The Houston Roll is definitely something I’m coming back to try again. Our waitress Maya was very attentive. One of my friends I was eating with is a Very picky eater and she helped him decide what to eat. She even looked up the pictures on google of what the food might look like if it didn’t have a picture in the menu. She really didn’t have to do that, but she did! Awesome customer service and food!

Visited 4 months ago

My first time in I was greeted and very welcomed.
The front desk was very helpful and helping me order my takeout rolls. The food itself was very delicious and very good fast service.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Ocean Sushi and Ramen This place leans more toward trendy vibes than exceptional service. The sushi itself was fresh and tasted great, so the food quality is not an issue. However, the overall experience left much to be desired.

The biggest drawbacks were the lack of staff training and operational inefficiency. The servers were not knowledgeable about the menu, and we had to explain the sushi plates they offered, which is frustrating as a customer. On top of that, the hostess struggled to manage wait times and tables, causing long delays and flustered interactions.

The menu is overwhelming and feels overcomplicated. A streamlined focus on core items could improve the experience. Adding to the confusion, we were handed an old menu without any heads-up, leading to multiple drink orders being unavailable.

While this might be one of the few trendy spots in Friendswood with decent food, the service and management issues make it feel overrated. It’s a “one and done” for me.

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 4 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

If you are thinking about trying this place out, spot thinking and just go! Husband and I had our first date night out since having our baby and we cannot wait to go back! We sat at the sushi bar, service was outstanding. I wish I caught her name because she was on it! We started with some drinks and Brussel sprouts, so good! We ordered a dragon roll and sushi for two. We’ve eaten at many sushi places and this was by far the best. Extremely fresh, wonderful flavor. Can’t wait to go back and try more!

Visited 5 months ago

So good! I haven't tried anything I haven't liked from here. People are also friendly, food is good quality and they're quick. One of my top take out spots!

Visited 5 months ago

So good, love the Ramen

Visited 5 months ago

great everything! Perfect for Friendswood and beyond!

Visited 5 months ago

My family and I went to try this restaurant last night.
First I would like to say that it was so packed that the poor waiters and waitresses were running into people's purses for just trying to get through.
All of our food came out cold and one at a time. The portions were tiny compared to the price. I ordered the katsu curry and I hardly had any rice or curry on my plate. I feel like the portion sizes are cheap compared to paying $20+ for one meal.
The food was good it was just ruined by being cold.
I probably won't be coming back as there are other restaurants for a better price and portion size.

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 5 months ago

Delisiosa comida trankilo .música suave precios adentro de lo normal .

Visited 6 months ago

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Visited 6 months ago

Update...Had Midnight Bliss roll & Bregman. I'm in love. So fresh & Delicious. Also had Kyle roll. Good but not a repeat. Service started slow but improved.

One of the best sushi places I've been to. Our son suggested it and it was great. A special roll was made with black rice and it was a favorite. Hopefully it is permanently added to menu.

Visited 6 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

My friend and I had dinner here and it was a pleasant experience. The food came out quickly, the freshness of sushi / sashimi were good, however, I wish it could be a little bit less cold and freeze feeling, I prefer sashimi melt in my mouth. I forgot the name, but the best roll we tried was something with cajun (in roll/hand-roll section). Kim Chi Ramen was interesting, they had a split into two bowls option if one bowl is too much for one person, we were happy to divide our food that way. I think they have really good lunch menu at affordable price. Not too crowded in the weekday evening, staff were nice and attentive. We will come back to try lunch menu some day.

Visited 6 months ago

Excellent service and food.

Visited 6 months ago

1. Family friendly, this is a Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar and alcoholic drinks, but it is also very kid-friendly. Kids menu and crayon drawing kits, what's even more surprising! They have kid chopstick grips for disposable chopsticks! 2. Service, Lindsay and all other staff are very kind and friendly! 3. Food, most Japanese restaurants I've been to in the US (except in places with a lot of people, like Hawaii or Little Tokyo in LA) are far from authentic. And while this is not as authentic as the sushi in Japan, you won't find wasabi in the nigiri, but on the side, it tastes like wasabi powder. But this restaurant still beats 95% of sushi restaurants in the Houston area. At these prices, you can feel the sincerity of the owner in both the quality of the fish and the portion size, and you can also see his attention to detail in the seasoning, plating, and tableware. 4. Some suggestions, I noticed that you used fresh shiso leaves, it would be better if you put two more leaves, I like to use it to wrap sashimi and put it in my mouth, just like fresh wasabi, it can bring out the sweetness of the fish itself, if the fish is in good condition, I usually don't add soy sauce. If you can get fresh wasabi, I really don't mind paying a little more for it.

Visited 7 months ago

Came here the first time for a birthday, super enjoyed the atmosphere and Ramen 🍜😁. Went back a second time for another spectacular experience. Definitely recommend the Bento box if you like a little of everything. If you live in the South Houston/Gulf Coast area this place is a hidden gem! If you're contemplating trying it out, do it! 🙌

Visited 7 months ago

Very nice change of pace place for me and the family. Food options were good to include the kids' meals came in cute little blue cars. Server was quick and informative. Space is tight, but for the food offered, I can see why they had a small wait to get seated. Will definitely come back again.

Visited 7 months ago

1st time trying this place out. Pretty small place but food was good

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Slowest and worst service imaginable

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Visited 8 months ago

Great food, lots of options full of flavor. Wish the rolls were thicker but other than that perfect!

Visited 8 months ago

Great food. Very uncomfortable wood chairs.

Visited 8 months ago

Houston level food without having to make the drive. Really good.

Visited 8 months ago

The spicy ramen bowl was loaded and delicious!

Visited 8 months ago

Visited 8 months ago

Oh que.sabrosa.esta todo.la comida y la.atencion bien 👍

Visited 9 months ago

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Visited 10 months ago

I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with this restaurant. The food and atmosphere are amazing. Went on a Friday night for dinner and had great service.

Visited 10 months ago

We love Ocean Sushi. The first time we went, my husband was in love with the options. I was, too, considering we like different things. For Father's Day, we decided to come back with the kids, and everyone was very happy. The atmosphere is perfect, and my kids were very happy as well.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Me and my boyfriend were craving sushi in the area and thought we would try a new restaurant. We were hesitant to go in because the parking lot seemed empty, however I am glad we took a chance and dined in.

Upon entering, we were greeted to some cute decor. Walking in, the restaurant seemed very spacious, clean, and beautiful.

Our waiter was Jenny. She was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu. We went with most of her recommendations. We got 1) King crab special roll, 2) Oahu roll, 3) Kyle Special, 4) bluefin tuna truffle, and 5) takoyaki.

I will leave the ratings down below:
King crab roll 5/5: My boyfriend's favorite roll! This was an elevated version of a tempura roll. It has a bit of spice, but it complements the roll well. I personally found this a bit heavy but I know this will be a lot of people's favorite!

Oahu roll 4/5: Me and my boyfriend's least favorite roll. We could tell the quality of the fishes were very good. However, the roll was lacking sauce. The king crab roll and the Oahu roll came with (an in-house?) ponzu sauce. Even with the ponzu sauce and soy sauce, the roll was very bland and lackluster.

Kyle Special roll 4.5/5: My personal favorite roll (yes, even though I rated it less than the king crab roll). This roll was very refreshing, but I know it is not everyone's cup of tea. It is not a typical roll with the heavy sauce and umami flavors, but is very light and fresh. I would say there was a smidgen of too many raw onions, but my boyfriend thought it was the perfect amount.

Bluefin tuna truffle 4.8/5: ALMOST perfect in my opinion! I think the sauce at the bottom was a tad too salty for my taste. My boyfriend with saltier tastebuds than me found it perfect! Jenny told us they just shipped the tuna like 2-3 days ago so the fish was fresh! Would 10/10 order this again though! My favorite dish that I ordered today.

Takoyaki 4/5: Would be a 5/5 if they had about 2-3x more sauce.

Overall, love the ambience, service, and food! I am happy that there is good sushi in this area and I will definitely be back!

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

We (family of 4) sat down and waited 10 minutes for someone to acknowledge us, but no one ever came to greet us. The place wasn't at capacity, but fairly busy for a Tuesday evening. We left. As we were leaving, we mentioned that no one had greeted us to the hostess, and she just shrugged it off and told us goodbye. I won't try again.

Visited a year ago

This restaurant has become one of our favorites! Last night, we ordered edamame, dumplings, and crab Rangoon! All we're delicious. Bartender Chloe shared some great stories. Everyone is friendly here!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great Ramen and Sushi place in Friendswood. Lots of quality options and even has a nice cocktail list.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great food , great service. Sashimi is fresh.

Visited a year ago

Love this place

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Visited a year ago

I went on a Thursday and it was very packed. I was surprised the amount of people there in a weekday. I ordered the kimchi ramen, it was just ok. The sake, was one of the best that I have tasted. Was also very pricey for a single bottle. The deco was very inviting

Visited a year ago

Good sashimi, fresh. Good staff. Kid and people friendly. Price is just right! 5 🌟

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Getting to be our go to sushi place.

Visited a year ago

I mean come on!! Look at this beautiful presentation!!!! A fan, a bonsai tree, and a mood light for sashimi.

Visited a year ago

Great price great quality great portions

Visited a year ago

Our waitress Arianna was fantastic! She helped me choose the right sushi for me , I'm new to sushi and she made it easy! Restaurant is nice, sort of pricey but worth it. Fresh food and good drink options. Great service 👏

Visited a year ago

Beautiful sushi & ramen place!!! From the outside I didn't know what I was expecting walking in but the restaurant atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing as soon as you walk in. This restaurant would make for a chic date night or also a great place for a business lunch. The bento box selection looked great & so many yummy rolls I want to come back & try. I settled on the 2 roll lunch combo which was more than filling & included soup. If you love sushi & want a lovely place to eat it, you must stop by and try this place.

Visited a year ago

Enjoyable experience and great service!

Visited a year ago

First time here.. Great sushi and sashimi! Love that there isn't tons of rice in the sushi rolls.. We had the Crazy roll and the ocean 3 roll and sushi appetizer... Will definitely be back!

Visited a year ago

Waiter made suggestions since it was my first time and it was on point!! I will be back.

Visited a year ago

The sushi and Ramen are very good and fresh.

Visited a year ago

Absolutely amazing taste and service. Outside looks like it's a hole in the wall. Inside is a lovely experience. Amazing sushi and ramen!!

Visited a year ago

Soooo good and you can ask for gluten free options and gf soy sauce!!!

Visited a year ago

Food is good; service is good. Sometimes the kitchen doesn’t make the dish as ordered. Still, a super place.

Visited a year ago

Very nice ambiance and great menu! Bartender Chloe was great and had lots of suggestions! Definitely recommend

Visited a year ago

Tried the recommendations of waitress and the food was amazing! Atmosphere is nicely done and service was attentive. Definitely recommend if you love ramen and sushi!

Visited a year ago

My daughter really liked the ramen. Great food and atmosphere. Sushi was really good.

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Was really good.

Visited a year ago

Great spicy edamame!

Visited a year ago

It is very good but very expensive.

Visited a year ago

This is my first time coming here, I would say it's now my go-to ramen and sushi place. It feels like they take pride in the food they serve. The quality, the service the ambiance ties together to make it a memorable experience.

Visited a year ago

Seafood ramen a bit expensive, but the ramen was good and the sushi roll selection is pretty impressive! Would come back most definitely. Very nice staff.

Visited a year ago

We LOVE this place. It has a nice atmosphere, but the sushi is best! Every roll is so fresh and yummy. We have a list we get on repeat. Their lemongrass soup
Is better than anywhere I have tried it. Yum!

Visited a year ago

Everything was outstanding. We sat at the bar top and had some amazing sushi and ramen. The lobster ramen is not worth the price. But everything else was. Come here for some great food and drinks. It's truly close to being the best sushi restaurant in the area / out side of downtown.

Visited a year ago

Very fresh sushi 🍣 Knowledgeable and helpful service

Visited a year ago

Favorite Sushi Spot !!!

Visited a year ago

Wanted to try this place for the first time last night for take out. I was expecting the food to taste spectacular, especially with all the good ratings. The ramen had no taste too it, the pork in it was hard as a rock like it was over cooked. I got more noodles than I did broth. I couldn’t finish it cause it was that nasty. Got a crazy roll, which did not taste good either. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless they want to dine in and experience the atmosphere. Other than that the food is horrible, you can go somewhere else for the same price and have better tasting food.

Visited a year ago

The food is excellent. Great menu selection!

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Visited a year ago

Love it! The food is excellent, the attention very good, the only thing is that the music is too loud, and the people have to talk really loud.

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Everything was fresh and delicious.

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Visited a year ago

I could not find a roll that sounded good, so the head chef talked to me and asked what I liked, and then made me my own personal rolls that were some of the best that I had ever had.

Visited a year ago

update 12/19/23: came back a year later to try their sushi and was a bit disappointed. the prices also went up a bit since I last came. I got their sushi and sashimi lunch, and the fish tasted old, not fresh at all, sort of like a sour-ish taste lingering - didn't end up finishing this. their specialty rolls were alright, but a bit pricey. for friendswood it's okay, but I don't think I'd rec eating here for sushi if you can make the drive to Houston. review for some ramen below - prices incr by ~$1 since last.

Jan 2023: came back for the holiday season and was surprised to find this new restaurant ! for a small town like friendswood, I'd say this place is a gem - perfect spot for dates, family dinners, or group gatherings (they have a semi-private tatami room w/ floor cushion seating). leaving an open star for when I try their sushi, but their ramen was pretty decent, maybe not my #1 favorite, but I'd return for more. we tried the shio tonkotsu ($15), sapporo miso ($15), and hakata red ($16) - was a little disappointed that the Sapporo wasn't spicy though, despite having a pepper symbol next to it (would highly suggest the hakata though). also tried their lycheetini (lychee martini $12) which tasted like a lychee soju (personally not for me, but I'll give their mules a shot next time). we were seated almost immediately for a table of 3, and our server, kaitlyn, was very kind throughout our dinner. overall impressed - fairly priced items imo for the freshness and authenticity in their creations - I would say it's the better ramen around town and excited to try their sushi !

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

We stopped in for a quick meal and it turned into a Dining Experience! Excellent is all I can say about the Dragon Rolll, Tuna Carpaccio, a Dinisaur Roll and a couple other things that I don't recall by name but soup and Sashimi. We took some home bcuz it was too good to leave. Go in for a treat!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Benito box chicken teriyaki Lunch special was okay… chicken was cold and fried rice a little bland… $19 per person and they charged $1 for Sriracha which I needed to help add some flavor. May come back and try Ramen.

Visited a year ago

Thoroughly enjoyed lunch. Good food and nice atmosphere. Our server was great!

Visited a year ago

Delicious sushi wow! Had the Bluefin Tuna, Kyle Special Roll, Shaggy Dog Roll, and Chicken Bento Box. All excellent choices!!

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Visited a year ago

Way overpriced for finger food and drinks

Visited a year ago

This is a great local Sushi and Ramen location in the heart of Friendswood. Located very close to the McDonalds on 518 for reference. Always a crowd at the restaurant, but not hard to get a seat at the same time. Nice bar, friendly staff. TV's to watch the game etc... Sushi has always been fresh and the Ramen is very good. And if your knees can take it they have a room that is more traditional Japanese dining.

Visited a year ago

Every was Very Delicious.
We will definitely come again

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

This place is phenomenal! The price is reasonable for the high caliber of service and food. Highly recommend!!!

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

The newly hired host was very personable. But there is a stinch resembling propane that's present as soon as you walk into the resturant. The smell was off putting enough to make me second guess ordering. The decorum is esthetically appealing but the room could use more lighting. I ordered a Hawaii role. For the price paid I expected a larger sized item but, a single roll was about the size of a quarter. I can't recall the number of pieces. The condiments of ginger and Wasabi were also a much smaller serving than most other sushi restaurants. If I make future visits to this business I hope the odor, lighting and portion sizes have improved.

Visited 2 years ago

My only fear in leaving this review is that it aides in making this place too busy to get into. Yet, I have to do it. What a fantastic restaurant! The sushi is fresh and delicious and some of the different takes on preparation are mind blowing! Every item I have tried was fantastic! the toro dumplings might be one of the best sushi dishes I have ever had! On our last visit I also had Ramon and this might be one of the few times I have Ramen and I was not overcome by salt to the point I don't taste anything else. This might be a hidden gem based on the location but it deserves the notoriety of any large upscale place. I may never eat sushi anywhere else.

Visited 2 years ago

They have a nice meeting room in the back but the music is too loud to hear everybody easily. The staff was nice and helpful. The food was nicely presented and fresh.

Visited 2 years ago

Great food!!

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Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely incredible food, the bar amazing as well. This atmosphere is a great place for a date, very good lighting and light music. 10 out of 10 would recommend, definitely check out this place before it becomes hard to enjoy without a crowd

Visited 2 years ago

Always a good experience
Food is fresh
My goto spot for my sushi cravings

Visited 2 years ago

Excellent service and the food was delicious! The best sushi we have eaten in all of the restaurants in Friendswood.

Visited 2 years ago

Very beautiful restaurant and great food. Looking forward to returning.

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Visited 2 years ago

Ocean sushi and Ocean sushi and ramen have the best fresh sushi in the area hands down. Ive been eating sushi for over 20 years in many states and restaurants within those states and Ocean is top tier. Almost like the original location but you can also order ramen. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is always quality. Other guests can be a bit obnoxious, every time I've been other guests have been loud and disruptive but that isn't the restaurant's fault. Fantastic sushi, best you'll get in the area. It's a bit bigger on the inside than their first location but still absolutely packed with tables, the only thing I wish was different would be to have a little more space.

Visited 2 years ago

Great place! I highly recommend going to this restaurant! Food was fresh, hot and Delicious!

Visited 2 years ago

Bar area was nice, spacious, and decorated with a wide variety of sake and liquor. This was our first time here, and we were unimpressed with the attentiveness and knowledge of the menu by our server.

The hot sake was good. The mixed drink was obviously made by a novice tender.

Two of the three rolls we ordered were fresh and solidly made. The third, the Kyle special roll, the fish on top (Blue Fin Tuna) was still so cold, it was almost icey and not enjoyable.

The presentation of the food is very well done. This is possibly the single best trait of this restaurant.

We will come back again and try other rolls and hopefully get a better server.

Visited 2 years ago

The only weird thing was that I had ramen and had diarrhea while my family was fine but didn't eat ramen

Visited 2 years ago

You will not stop eating if you dine here. The sushi is amazing. The vegetable ramen with chicken was delicious. I could not stop eating.

Visited 2 years ago

Excellent food, attentive service.

Visited 2 years ago

Such a fun spot to get some great food in an upscale casual setting. A little gem in Friendswood, TX.

Visited 2 years ago

Nice, small sushi joint local to the area.

Atypical dish was the Cowboy Roll - a beef oriented selection with very tasty filet mignon if I am not mistaken. Not standard but different and good!

Do recommend stopping by if sushi is your thing. Prices are what I expect for sushi.

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Their food is great and very high quality.

Visited 2 years ago

The lunch specials here are 1000% worth it. Amazing every time and the atmosphere is great!

Visited 2 years ago

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I had the crazy sushi roll and it was both filling and deliciois.
Our server, Eric was the most patient and corteous. We thought we were ready to check out, but had add ons for dessert and he so graciously took our last minute order.
Its a small but beautiful restaurant, cant wait to go back and sit in their little cute nook with all our family.

Visited 2 years ago

Let's start with when you walk in the door! Everyone is so friendly and warm. The Atmosphere is relaxing, soothing, calm. The food is no short of AMAZING! So flavorful, and FRESH! Our server Chloé was so sweet and recommended the PORK BELL BUNS, I had never had that before...Totally blown away! The Hawaii Roll if you like sweet is to die for and the Teriyaki Beef was perfection. The fried spring roll with that sauce WOW! We will definitely be back.

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Visited 2 years ago

i love sushi i love ramen i love it all. prices were okay, the ramen is pricier than my go to place!! but i thought the sushi was good. not amazing but it was good. decent!! we got crab puffs and they were so delicious and hot. it came with a generous amount of six so it was plenty for us two. we got the shaggy roll and it was good!! i got a spicy salmon handroll in which i was expecting more of a nigiri/sashimi situation but it was more minced which i would prefer chunks instead of a glob. tasted fresh and it was not spicy at all. i did wish it was spicy and more flavorful because more chunky salmon would have been more ideal for me personally. we had shrimp shui mai and it was okay. i had a lot of shui mai before and it was warm, not exciting to be honest. it did not give me that “pop” like typical shui mai does with an explosion of flavor. tasted like shrimp. fishy and not exciting. we first decided on getting 3 different rolls for around $18 and they all tasted the exact same. we sent it back since there was absolute no difference in them, specially since they were made of different proteins. got a hot n sour soup with it and it was flavorful. hot and lots of fun different taste. i think this place was decent but it is difficult finding a genuinely good restaurant in more of a suburban area than a city. interior was beautiful and super vibey! clean everywhere with space. it did get pretty busy. would i come back? no.. i dont think this is the best sushi in town, and the food we got were 50/50.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Worth the visit and a must go. The wife gets ramen and I enjoy trying different sushi. The food is always good. They make there mixed drinks well. I gave 4 stars because THEY NEED A HAPPY HOUR MENU. Being in Friendswood, they need as much draw they can to stay alive and competitive. Drinks create good atmosphere, good memories and repeat customers. Please listen to your servers

Visited 2 years ago

This is an excellent spot. I have eaten at many Japanese and sushi spots. Ocean definitely can hold it's own. I was pleasantly surprised with the decor. They look as of they could be in the Heights with it's contemporary style. I'm fact, I hope they open one there. Is close to where I work and I know they would be successful.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

We love Ocean! This last visit we shared the Sushi for two, and the Snapper with Lemongrass was excellent. For dessert we had Tempura Cheesecake, yummy!

Visited 2 years ago

Woooo! Great vibes and food. Woooo!

Visited 2 years ago

One of the top restaurants in Friendswood. Been over half a dozen times and they never disappoint.

Visited 2 years ago

I really wanted to like this place but they were a disappointment. Told the guy on the phone no fried leeks per the menu online. Had no clue what that meant so continued elaborate and tell them nothing fried. So I got fried panko all inside my roll with this on the receipt… and there wasn’t panko listed anywhere on the menu description.

Visited 2 years ago

Other than getting the order wrong, everything was great. Unhurried service and creative menus are added pluses.

Visited 2 years ago

Ate there with my a group of three, the service was excellent, and their food even better. We each had a different ramen and each of ud could attest to how good they were, the dumplings were also amazing.

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Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

We go here 3 times a month, minimum. Love this place, absolutely amazing ramen

Visited 2 years ago

I’ve quite enjoyed their Ramen and Sushi. Been looking for that right look and balance of flavor. Hits the right spots and price is affordable. The staff are down to earth and friendly. The ambiance is on point and familiar. Hakata ramen was a delight. My wife loves their crazy roll and their sweet potato roll.
I keep coming back.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Love this place. Food is very tasty. However the gnats are a problem. Two in my salad last night and had to constantly swat them away. Needs to be treated asap!

Visited 2 years ago

The food and service are the best. Rachel is fantastic!

Visited 2 years ago

Wish they had an option of chicken broth only with ramen like other places

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Visited 2 years ago

This last visit to this restaurant i found that the sashimi had little to no flavor, the only thing that gave it flavor was the soy sauce. For the first time ever, I did not like the sashimi. Additionally. I like to watch the sashimi bring prepared, rather than being prepared out of sight.

Visited 2 years ago

Awesome food. Friendly staff. Chloe (my waitress) knew what to suggest, knew the food and how it's served. Couldn't ask for a better lunch.

Visited 2 years ago

Food is always fresh and satisfies! Staff is very attentive and friendly. This is my number one place to get my sushi fix!

Visited 2 years ago

Yum!!! We sat at the bar because it was crowded. Everything we ate was delish!! Brussel sprouts... Just amazing! We ordered pineapple fried rice... My husband says best fried rice ever. Crazy Roll was so good.. sushi worth eating! Hector the bartender was superb!

Visited 2 years ago

A tad bit expensive but the best ramen l've ever had, normally it's so salty! But not here. The seafood ramen is amazing, both of them.

Visited 2 years ago

Great selection of sushi, very clean restaurant, been several times and have been please each time.

Quality and very fresh fish! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Visited 2 years ago

Service in this brand new restaurant in Friendswood, Texas has been absolutely outstanding!

Visited 2 years ago

I had the Hakata ramen. It was spicy (just the way I like it) and delicious. If you like ramen, you’ll like Ocean Sushi & Ramen.

Visited 2 years ago

Night out. Veg Ramen with double D, Amazon Tuna. This is one of the favorites! Come check it out. If you know sushi it's about the smell, flavor, and texture.

Visited 2 years ago

Went in on a Friday was told there would be a 40 minute wait but we were seated early. Food was good, it’s nice to have something so close to home. The only 2 critiques we have are no kids menu or smaller portions available and our food all came out at different times which left the kids hungry and restless. I wouldn’t call this a “family friendly” restaurant. Servers and staff were all very nice and attentive.

Visited 2 years ago

First timer here! Will definitely be a repeat customer… everything was amazing! Food, service, quality, wait, atmosphere!!! Give it a try! Wish I lived closer…

Visited 2 years ago

We ordered to go and when the meals were ready, nobody told my husband it was ours so it sat there. The hot and sour soup was ok and the lemon grass seafood soup was flavorful but the seafood was overcooked. The house salad were awful with yellow or wilted lettuce, mushy cucumber slice and one shriveled grape tomato. The dressing was quite good and I saved it to put on some green lettuce another day. Next time we will try something different, but other reviews had us expecting more.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Absolutely a stand out sushi experience! Each piece was extremely fresh and delicious. I highly recommend their uni shots (yes, they actually have uni). We will be back very soon to try more of the menu. I will not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone wanting first class sushi!

Visited 2 years ago

Great vide, great fish quality.

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Visited 2 years ago

You have to try this place you will come back for sure

Visited 2 years ago

We have been looking for a place in the area with good sushi and ramen and have never been able to find that spot until today. The ambiance and music feels euphoric and makes you feel you are somewhere completely different. We recommend the Pork Buns and Spicy Garlic Edamame(add soy to it and by the time you get to the bottom you have a delicious dipping sauce for your food) for warm appetizers. The quality is top-notch and matches the prices perfectly. Totally perfect for date nights too!! 10000% coming back :>

Visited 2 years ago

Love the lemongrass soup and the air first one roll… uni shots were 7/10, would be 10/10 if add quail egg, large fish egg…. But better than most restaurants. Azuma in Sugarland has the best uni shots. My husband is harder to please, but overall we enjoyed the atmosphere a lot which means a lot when going to eat. Thank you and we will be back. Ps. Everyone working there was very nice.

Visited 2 years ago

I've been here twice now, the first time I got sushi and the second time I tried the ramen. Both were delicious, the hakata red ramen had a great heat level to it. Highly recommend.

Visited 2 years ago

We love this place so much. Great addition to Friendswood!

Visited 2 years ago

Always very friendly and attentive staff. The food is amazing, and the decor is very cool. I love the sushi and the soup, and my partner says the Ramen is also amazing. They have great mochi too!

Visited 2 years ago

Owner rude don’t go here sushi is good but owners rude to servers

Visited 2 years ago

First time trying out this place. Very good quality sushi and food. Will come back again.

Visited 2 years ago

New to Friendswood eateries. It was a treat to have some sushi close to our house. The inside is a complete opposite from the outside, so come in to see and feel the atmosphere and taste the food.

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Visited 2 years ago

Very expensive for the amount you get. A tiny two pieces of soft shell crab the size of half my palm is $15. The roll is also half the size of rolls compared to other sushi restaurants. And the taste isn't anything special either. We love sushi and have been to almost every place that has great reviews. But absolutely not this place. Won't come back again.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Wow, great food and place to eat! Their sushi dish is a must. Will be there again when in town.

Visited 2 years ago

I have eaten fried rice in many a restaurant but the rice served here is the best I have ever tasted a true culinary delight

Visited 2 years ago

New sushi spot in the area, and I was decently surprised. It’s pretty good, fish is fresh and food is decent. Ramen bowls are huge as well. I would come back!

Visited 2 years ago

My wife and I visited the Ocean Sushi & Ramen and it was fantastic. The Shoyu ramen was delicious. Our server, Angelina was great and attentive to detail. The interior looks beautiful with a modern atmosphere.

Jerry

Visited 2 years ago

We went into Ocean on the recommendation of a few friends. It was popping on Friday night in Friendswood. The place is gorgeous. Their moon lamp is so pretty when you first walk in. We got the crazy roll and the cowboy roll. They were both yummy. The crazy roll is similar to shaggy dog. The cowboy roll was shrimp and filet mignon torched with a spicy BBQ. It litterally tasted like a BBQ chip it was so good. We had the fried shrimp rice, and it was delicious too
The drinks were good I tried the guava flower and enjoyed it.

Visited 2 years ago

This is a nice place for ramen and sushi, the atmosphere is lovely, it's not a huge restaurant, quaint. The ramen selections are not vast but there was a good variety the sushi menu offered more options.

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

Had one of the lunch specials, everything was so good and waiter was great. Also had the fried cheesecake, sooo good 👍

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Visited 2 years ago

Best sushi in town love the reman❤️ Very nice decoration .

Visited 2 years ago

Great place! My family has eaten here a few times. All of the Ramen is really good, wife had a few different sushi roles she really liked. Miso soup was spot on and seaweed salad was nice fresh and crispy. The atmosphere is pretty chill and the bar has a good selection for most anyone. I will go here again. Excellent quality for the price.

Visited 2 years ago

Food was amazing. Highly recommend this place. The volcano roll, ramen, spicy edamame, chicken & beef fried rice are really good. Meat on the fried rice was nice and soft.

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Visited 2 years ago

Came in with lots of family and all 15 of us loved everything we sampled. Very nice ambience. (No kids menu)

Visited 2 years ago

The food here is wonderful!! Great atmosphere. Great service! So happy to have them in Friendswood!!! I highly recommend!!

Visited 2 years ago

My husband and I recently visited this restaurant. And it did not disappoint. We have had many ramen dishes before but this one was different in a very good way. The flavors were fantastic. And they use a different marinade for their soft boiled eggs. Also our waitress was wonderful. She constantly checked on us. Was always polite. We highly recommend this establishment and will definitely be returning.

Visited 2 years ago

I lived in the Bay Area for 7 years and this was the best ramen I’ve ever had hands down. The sushi was the best I’ve had in Houston. Excellent ingredients and competes with the most expensive restaurants in Houston and beats them!

Visited 2 years ago