Kata Robata

3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098, United States

Kata Robata
About This Sushi Bar

Sleek, contemporary space for innovative sushi & Japanese small plates such as Kobe beef skewers.

Sushi Reviews
Sushi Experience №1

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Sushi Experience №2

The Texas Wagyu Hot Stone Bowl was extremely tasty.

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Sushi Experience №3

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Sushi Experience №4

Very pleasant experience. Well portioned, great atmosphere, and courteous staff. Great for a date night.

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Sushi Experience №5

Best everything...

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Sushi Experience №6

Delicious food, fast service, very helpful staff

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Sushi Experience №7

By far the best japanese food i’ve had in houston!
We went at 1pm on a saturday and were seated rapidly in the sunroom, i will say because of the windows it gets a little chilly
our server was very attentive and good at explaining any questions we had
our food was also high quality and came out incredibly fast, i esp liked that the server that brought our food would state the name of the dish and say the key ingredients
my bf and i ordered
- miso lobster mac n cheese
- side of shrimp tempura and sticky rice
- longhorn roll (comes w eight rolls)
- green tea soufflé cheesecake w/ red bean ice cream
we were so stuffed afterwards!!
the mac and cheese was very rich and the lobster def raised it to a gourmet level
the shrimp came w a sauce that added so much flavor paired with the sticky rice, it was so savory
the longhorn roll is definitely my new favorite roll and was my favorite thing here, the sauce and avo flavors added so much dimension and the eggs added a crunch, it goes without saying but the fried shrimp was perfect
lastly i loved the cheesecake! it was a bit warm and it paired perfectly with the red bean ice cream which was sweet but i couldn’t really look past tasting the beans themselves as their bean consistency threw me off (this was my first time trying them)
overall i had high expectations and im ecstatic to say they were met above and beyond!! all the food was 11/10 and soo worth the price! i will definitely be back

$- we payed 77 for two people + tip :)

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №8

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №9

As a loyal customer of over 10 years, I am deeply disappointed with recent changes at this restaurant. The removal of the sashimi bento box from the lunch menu is frustrating. Additionally, the refusal to take phone orders, forcing customers to use an unreliable online system that shuts down 30 minutes before lunch ends, is inconvenient. The Kobe beef bowl's quality has also declined significantly, with fewer and thinner beef slices vs the cube..... it's 1/4 the beef amount of the past so don't order it and price on it increased!!!These changes reflect a noticeable drop in quality and service. I will be exploring other sushi options in Houston that value their customers' loyalty and satisfaction.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №10

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Sushi Experience №11

The food was amazing and the restaurant was great. Our server Matt was awesome and I would definitely recommend requesting him.

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Sushi Experience №12

Authentic sushi with exquisite Japanese atmosphere

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Sushi Experience №13

I was invited by family members while I was visiting from STL. I already knew that I was going to enjoy the dining experience from browsing the menu and reviews online but nothing could have prepared me for the amazing evening that I was about to enjoy. The food was impeccably prepared and the presentation matched the taste. I honestly believe the true star of the evening was the service. Our server was what you would call a true service professional. His energy and attentiveness was perfectly paired with his knowledge. Without writing a novel, all I can say is please don't miss out on this place. You'll be very impressed.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №14

Doesn't matter what time or day, reservations are a must becuase the food, service and atmosphere is a very popular spot.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №15

The sushi here is really high quality but don’t skip out on the non sushi items as they are really amazing as well. We had the Kobe sandwiches and the milk bread was so soft and delicious it just enhanced the experience of eating the soft beef. The sushi was really high quality and the toro was amazing.

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №16

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Sushi Experience №17

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Sushi Experience №18

Best Japanese in Houston. Tonkatsu Ramen (weekday lunch only) is to die for. Consistently one of the best restaurants in Houston!

Visited a month ago

Sushi Experience №19

High end sushi restaurant with a large selection of different entrees. My fiance and I visited. Her favorite was the East coast oyster + caviar. My favorite was the teriyaki skewers.

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Sushi Experience №20

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Sushi Experience №21

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Sushi Experience №22

Kobe skewers are top notch!! Ramen is probably the best we've had in the entire Houston area - the broth is rich and not too salty, and the noodles are cooked perfectly. Sushi and sashimi are great! No complaints at all.

Staff moves quickly and efficiently. We've come back here so many times and we are never disappointed.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №23

Kata Robata offers some of the freshest sushi and sashimi in Houston, making it one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city. While the interior design might not be the most impressive, the service and expertise of the staff are truly first-class. Highly recommended for an exceptional dining experience.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №24

Amazingly delicious food!

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Sushi Experience №25

Chang S was so so sweet! She really made my husband's birthday special and gave amazing recommendations. Thank you Chang!

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Sushi Experience №26

Pretty good lunch food and prices. Heard it's much pricier for dinner tho

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №27

We knew before arriving that they do not have their chef’s omakase, and instead have a server’s omakase. As I know close to nothing about the particulars of sashimi/nigiri/sushi, this worked out just fine with me. I enjoy Japanese food and that is exactly what I got. Truly enjoyable, delicious and one mouth watering dish after another. We tried cold and hot foods as well as fish and left happily full and content :)

My only criticism is about the chopsticks, it is a small detail but they just felt a little cheap and didn’t match the vibe for me. I know this is an extreme detail to nitpick but I am not an amateur chopstick holder and there were times I wished I had brought my own pair lol.

I would highly recommend the grilled octopus with yuzukosho vinaigrette, the amberjack and foie gras is very indulgent (if you enjoy foie gras.. I do not, but it was still pretty good). Beef carpaccio was surprisingly filling (in a good way), and I found the Hokkaido scallops to be quite delicate, making it a quick favorite. The salmon, black truffle and quail egg nigiri sounds like it is just extravagance on top of extravagance. and it definitely is. BUT it was also an amazing bite. Like.. the perfect last bite, and I wish I had three more (but one is more than enough it was just annoyingly good for $18). Honestly I am salivating just thinking about it again. Our total after tip was around $350 for two people (no drinks).

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №28

Quite disappointed we stayed. It is just fine, since the main feeling about everything remains mild/moderate. I will come to service and atmosphere, but, first of all, food: sushi should be fresh, simple and keep authentic flavor of raw fish/sea. We got big plate with sashimi chosen by chef and put 6 fishes, 5 tasted the same. Zero taste, zero sharpness. Everything was fresh, but nothing met our expectations. When we came to the rolls, one out of three types just offered a kick of good idea, well combined flavors and something authentic. Again, it is not hard to come up with good roll with good piece of tuna. Houston is big sushi scene, and I understand that this place has good reputation, but unfortunately cannot compete with other places. I believe that service was below average. Although the guy was kind, he kept forgetting about us. There is a section which is adapted balcony in the back of main part of restaurant which gives fake vibes and it just extended capacity unnecessarily. Drinks were just fine, mostly cocktails we tried. Do not take me wrong, my four stars are generous, taking in consideration many things which were fine. However, you guys need to improve for the price we paid, I am sorry.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №29

Heavily overpriced. Ramen tasted like soap go somewhere else please and thank you. Fast service is the only thing good about this place.

Bf here, sushi was good def recommend the longhorn, but yeah ramen was mid

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №30

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Sushi Experience №32

My boyfriend and I had our birthday party with 8 people at Kata Robota last night. The food is always exceptional at Kata Robota, but the service last night was disappointing. The server never came to take our order and we had to ask multiple times to place our order. When the food did come, they forgot my boyfriend’s order. It eventually came after we asked multiple times after everyone was done eating. The server was generally disinterested and seemed out of it. We’ve been to Kata Robata many times and never had an issue, so this could have just been a bad experience for an otherwise good restaurant. I will add that they did not charge us for my boyfriend’s meal, but we certainly would have rather paid so he could have enjoyed his birthday dinner. All said, with a 20% tip included for parties of 6 or more (for an over $800 dinner), I feel that our experience fell short of expectations.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №33

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №34

Great food I go every time I’m in Houston! Solid seafood dishes both hot and cold. My favorites are the Texas Kobe Beef Skewers and Caribbean Roll (dried lobster). The interior is also very nice

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №35

My party and I had a wonderful experience, especially thanks to our server Brian. My boyfriend has a gluten allergy and trying to find a place with gluten-free options or people who are knowledgeable of a gluten-free diet is always a challenge. I told Brian ahead of time that our table had a gluten allergy and he told us to go ahead, select our options and he would see what he could do. We ordered an assortment of nigiri, three rolls, the ceviche, grilled shishito peppers, house made seaweed salad - all of which Brian made sure could be modified into a gluten-free version and were still so delicious! We were so pleasantly surprised to hear his expertise on the ingredients in each dish. I could tell how attentive he was being throughout the night as he brought us our dessert bowls before we had the chance to order, it felt like he was reading our minds. The kakigori and green tea soufflé cake were also gluten-free and were a lovely touch to end the night on. We’re still raving about the amazing experience today and it wouldn’t have been the same without him. Thank you so much! :)

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №36

We had made a reservation through Resy, but unfortunately, it wasn’t reflected in the restaurant’s system upon arrival. Despite this initial inconvenience, we were still able to be seated. The food and service were outstanding. I especially liked how the plates were divided for chirashi, so that the sushi rice was warm and flavorful, the sashimi remained fresh. The price is great for the quality of food, portion and service.

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №37

Called the restaurant 5 mins before we went and were told there were 10 tables available. When we got there we were told there was 25mins’ wait. The reception’s attitude was trash. I used to like this place but not any more

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №38

Visited 2 months ago

Sushi Experience №39

Great sushi in Houston. Chef/owner have really high stands on the fish they serve as he sources them from Japan. Fanatisc dishes and drinks! Try the green bean cheese cake for dessert!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №40

Always great sushi

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Sushi Experience №41

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Sushi Experience №42

Absolutely fabulous!!!

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Sushi Experience №43

A truly one of a kind hip experience

Make sure to grab the sando, it’s a must have

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №44

I love this place and the food for such a long time. I just thought about leaving a review cause Thai made us feel like home. He is so good serving and helping with everything. Very attentive and kind. Nothing more than good words for this place, the atmosphere and the food. It is always a great time here. 🫶🏻

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №45

One of my favorite sushi spots in Houston and Ty is an amazing server super attentive and accommodating thank you !!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №46

There are not enough great things to say about this wonderfully fabulous restaurant. The food is pleasing to the soul and service on point!! Happy Hour here is legendary and a must experience at least a few times. I would say you're missing out on a great experience! It is a must check out !!

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Sushi Experience №47

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Sushi Experience №48

I really enjoy my time here. The food is simply great, the place is clean, and its fun for a date night or going out with friends.

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Sushi Experience №49

Love the food here

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №50

Terrible parking, terrible service, had a reservation waited about 20 minutes before being seated. Upon being seated the table was dirty, asked for them to clean it for us. They seemed annoyed. Definitely overhyped.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №51

Top tier sushi in houston without a doubt. I visit every 2-3 weeks for lunch and great every time they never miss. Vibe isnt the best however, go to katami if you want vibe as well.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №52

Everything was absolutely delicious exclamation point the service was amazing, the food came out fast and perfect! I would give this place 10 Stars if I could

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №53

I really liked the restaurant, incredibly delicious food. The waiter was very nice (unfortunately I didn't ask his name). I can recommend this place, I had a pleasant impression.

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Sushi Experience №54

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Sushi Experience №55

I LOVE KATA ROBATA. FAV RESTAURANT IN HOUSTON.

I’ve been here twice. Here’s a list of everything I’ve tried along with reviews:

- longhorn roll: so good
- caribbean roll: so good too but i like the top roll better
- chef’s sashimi for two: soooooo good. lots of fish variety.
- otoro and chutoro sashimi: so good!!!
- salmon sashimi: so good for such a good price.
- east coast oyster uni: good! could not taste the uni though.
- cold soba with foie gras: would skip. kinda flavorless and it’s a mix of both hot and cold so kind of odd. i’ve had foie gras before, and their foie gras doesn’t taste that great too.
- chicken skewers: soooo good. i love the mentaiko sauce!
- pork belly + papaya salad: good! not memorable.
- beef skewers: good but can skip
- butter fish nigiri (seasonal): not memorable. get otoro instead.
- bao burger (seasonal): good but too much pork over beef in my opinion.
- some meat ball raw egg dish (seasonal): good but not memorable.

as you can tell, i love kata robata. if i have more money, i’d eat here every week. will definitely come back to try more of their dishes!!

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №56

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Sushi Experience №57

Quite pricy though

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Sushi Experience №58

I came here recently, and my pregnant wife got food poisoning. We told the kitchen to be careful and there was still food poisoning. The crab ramen tasted weird. We might press charges.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №59

Very nice place to enjoy sushi... the dessert was amazing 👏

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Sushi Experience №60

Our waiter is always awesome!

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Sushi Experience №61

I guess it’s good if you’ve never been to a sushi restaurant in Asia/ Japan… but definitely didn’t live up to our expectations

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Sushi Experience №62

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Sushi Experience №63

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Sushi Experience №64

Food was great. I got ramen and it was great quality and delicious. The server was nice and attentive even though they were packed.

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Sushi Experience №65

Favorite restaurant

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Sushi Experience №66

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Sushi Experience №67

There were 3 of us who came for lunch 2 had never been. The coworker that suggested this place said he comes all the time. We let him order his favorite items and we shared. The good was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №68

Absolutely brilliant dining experience, and amazing sushi. I'm a big fan of uni, and good uni is hard to come by even at premium sushi restaurants, but Kata Robata delivers. Not only was the uni tip top, everything else was amazing. I'm only sad I can't afford to eat there more often.

Visited 3 months ago

Sushi Experience №69

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Sushi Experience №70

There’s a server named Matt, who hits the spot.
With a smile so bright and a welcoming cheer,
He makes every diner feel right at home here.

His service is swift, never misses a beat,
Always checking in to ensure it's a treat.
From morning to night, he’s friendly and keen,
The best server around—if you know what I mean!

So if you’re in need of a good place to dine,
Seek out dear Matt, and you’ll be just fine.
With each dish he serves, your heart will be glad,
For a meal made special by a guy like Matt!

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №71

Very nice chirashi lunch!

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Sushi Experience №72

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Sushi Experience №73

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Sushi Experience №74

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Sushi Experience №75

Was there yesterday. Extremely disappointed. We ordered 4 different dishes. All were mediocre to say the least. I can see how fast the taste and quality are going down. SO is the service. Zero. I used to like that restaurant but I shall not return based on that experience. The bill is hefty and the quality is so poor! Yuck

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №76

Came with a girlfriend on Friday night with a 6:30 reservation. Upon arrival they tried to seat us on the patio which I wasn’t thrilled about but when asked they were able to put us inside. Our waiter took our drink order and then came back for our food order. He was perfectly nice but seemed impatient to place our order and at one point when I was trying to decide between two dishes he just left the table and didn’t come back until everything else we had ordered had already come out. The service was incredibly rushed and it felt like they were just trying to flip the table as quickly as possible. With regard to the food, I thought the hamachi lacked spice and I wish they didn’t de-seed the jalapeños. Vegan soba salad and the dumplings were fine. People absolutely rave about kata and I do think it’s good, but not great.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №77

Had dinner here a week and half ago. The food, as usual, was fantastic. Afterwards, I realized I needed an itemized receipt to get the meal reimbursed. I have since then called them, used their website to contact them, and messaged them on Facebook. I still haven't heard back from them. I'm honestly pretty disappointed because I really like Kata Robata and expect better customer service from them...

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №78

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №79

Very impressed with Kata Robata! The service was warm, professional, and timely. The bar is full service and the cocktails we ordered were good - albeit a bit small. Ambiance wise, it was decent. It’s dimly lit, lively (medium noise levels), and informal. Personally, preferred it for this visit since it helped provide privacy for conversations. Okay… the food. These next sentences won’t do it justice. It was magical! We did the omakase to get a variety tasting of their best offerings. Notable highs were:
-foie gras
-beef skewers
-salmon belly with truffle
-marinated / dressed nigiris
-green tea soufflé

Very excited to try their sister location: Katami

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №80

Probably the best Japanese 🍙 restaurant in Houston.

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Sushi Experience №81

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Sushi Experience №82

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Sushi Experience №83

Some of the best sushi in Houston. I think the prior appeal was the value, which I didn't totally see, but I also was not disappointed at all either way.

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Sushi Experience №84

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Sushi Experience №85

Kata Robata is one of the premiere sushi restaurants in Houston. I’d heard about this place for well over a decade before I finally made it here for a friend’s birthday dinner. Wow. This place is worth the hype and everything you’ve been told is true. Every dish is perfection on a plate and pleases the palate. If you’re looking for something new and different give them a try.

Visited 4 months ago

Sushi Experience №86

Sean was our server and was awesome. Just told him to bring us out whatever and he hit it out of the park. He told us what everything was as he brought it to the table and every piece was delicious

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Sushi Experience №87

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Sushi Experience №88

Sushi rolls and ramen are very good.

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Sushi Experience №89

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Sushi Experience №90

Excellent sashimi and skewers. Definitely worth it!

The service is outstanding! Thai was our server and provided spectacular service to my wife and I. He provided excellent recommendations from the menu.

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Sushi Experience №91

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Sushi Experience №93

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Sushi Experience №94

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Sushi Experience №95

Phenomenal

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Sushi Experience №96

Delicious!

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Sushi Experience №97

This is my partner’s and I’s favorite date spot! The sushi is to die for, the cocktails are wonderful, and their banana crème brûlée is the best in town!

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Sushi Experience №98

Thai made our experience so awesome! Every dish was incredible especially the Katsu Waygu Sandwich.

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Sushi Experience №99

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Sushi Experience №101

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Sushi Experience №102

Celebrated a memorable anniversary with my boyfriend at this amazing restaurant! Kai, our server, made our dining experience top-notch. From the delicious food to the delightful drinks and desserts, everything was simply perfect. Highly recommend for special occasions or any time you want a fantastic meal!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №103

Best sushi in town (unless you can get a table at Katami, which is also Chef Hori)!

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Sushi Experience №104

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Sushi Experience №105

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Sushi Experience №106

Our server was great, attentive and made excellent suggestions. Wonderful fresh beautifully presented and wide variety of excellent sashimi. Made for a great evening.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №107

The best and most reliable sushi place in Houston. I have been a customer for 15 years and they have maintained excellent quality. They also innovate with the daily menu with fresh produce. Ask always for the daily specials. Sake selection es excellent. Book in advance- it is always in high demand.

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №108

Our server was amazing, if i didn’t have such bad congestion i would have remembered her name, but she was so sweet, helping us pick out our food since we wanted to come in with a completely new mindset on japanese cuisine. It was my 21st and we shared a little virgo happiness with one another, she got me to try a saké (my favorite one now) and it was delicious! My boyfriend couldn’t help but keep taking sips of mine. She was absolutely lovely, i hope i get seated with her again the next time i come, since i have a feeling this will be my new spot i crave to eat at ❤️

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №109

I always come back here. Its simple design, the quality of the food and cocktails, the ambiance are always top notch. One of the best sushi restaurants!

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Sushi Experience №110

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Sushi Experience №111

There should be higher ratings for this place!! Kobe skewers 😱 incredibly creative and yummy sushi 🍣 and the dumplings are a MUST! Just go.. have had service like that in a long time! Well done Kata!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №112

You have to try the lobster mac! It's life changing.

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Sushi Experience №113

I have been coming to this place for a long time and the quality has been consistently delicious! The sushi is high quality and the staff are always giving great recommendations!

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Sushi Experience №114

The quality is worthy of the price.

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Sushi Experience №115

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Sushi Experience №117

Phenomenal food, wonderful atmosphere and amazing drinks. Waitstaff are exceedingly professional and while the price was more than I'd usually pay, it was definitely worth the money I spent from the quality alone.

Definitely recommend everyone to try this place if you ever make your way to Houston or want to have a wonderful dinner with friends, family or loved ones!

Visited 5 months ago

Sushi Experience №118

I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday lunch and then i took him to nobu for dinner. we both preferred Kata Robata over nobu for the food, service, and atmosphere. All the dishes here were delicious and the flavors were well thought out. the waiter served us warm tea to balance the fattiness of the pork belly. would def recommend the pork belly. Our waiter was very informative of the dish and very kind. i would definitely come here again!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №119

This is a great little place to dine great atmosphere. The food is wonderful always fresh. This is one of my and my children’s favorite places to go. The quality of food is exceptional. I have celiac and they have some naturally gluten-free options. I never have an issue finding something to eat here. It’s always great. They’ve always accommodated my allergies. Their teriyaki sauce is to die for and it’s also naturally gluten-free as that it’s made in house as well as their soy sauce. This is my go to place.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №120

Food and service are amazing!

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Sushi Experience №121

Very yummy food, quantity is a little small for guys.

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Sushi Experience №122

Absolutely the best Japanese restaurant in Houston.

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Sushi Experience №123

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Sushi Experience №124

This place was recommended to us by family and to say they did not disappoint would be an understatement. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!

I don't even want to go too much into detail, just go and find out for yourself. Make it a romantic date night spot, the ambiance favors that. Or go by yourself, or in a a group. Whatever the case is...just go!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №125

What a wonderful first visit. Lunch hour very busy. Sat at sushi bar, which was our preference. Started with Japanese Amber Jack with Foie Gras. It was good, but I would try something else next time. The sauce or something was overpowering the delicate fish. Next was Chu Toro Sashimi and this was a very mild and like butter. Next Foie Gras with Scallop and definitely a favorite. I would have this again as the dessert. Finally we had the Texas Kobe Beef Skewer and that was delicious. Tender and beautifully seasoned. We also enjoyed the Tozal Snow Maiden sake. Service is exceptional. Our server was Ngo A and he was knowledgeable and pleasant. Our items were delivered very timely. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №126

Great sushi place! The sashimi es the best dish you can have at this place, we tried new thinks as the pork belly which was great! Looking forward to coming back and try new things like their ramen (tough for Houstons weather). The service is always good! The green tea soufflé is amazing!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №127

One of our favs. Will always try to have a meal there whenever we visit Houston.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №128

Love Kata Robata, one of my new favorite sushi’s spots. Besides the amazing food, the service is always top notch. Kai made our experience even better for my mom’s birthday!

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Sushi Experience №129

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Sushi Experience №130

My bf brought me here for a random date night.. Absolutely delicious food. First time ever to try Uni sushi and KATA Robata didn’t disappoint. Will definitely come back for more! ❤️

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Sushi Experience №131

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Sushi Experience №132

Picky eater when it comes to sushi and Ramen! This place is AMAZING! Hubby took me for date lunch 😍 loved it

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №133

First time visiting, and it was great. Each dish was better. Wagyu skewers and foie gras nigiris if you are looking for something meaty are no brainers. And of course their O Toro sashimi is superb.

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Sushi Experience №140

For a land locked small city boy out of Colorado it sure was nice to get this breath of fresh air. The service was exceptional the ambience was excellent, and the dishes were superb. My date and I sure left your happy.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №141

WOW WOW AND WOW 10\10!!

Food: 10
Service: 10
Vibe: 10

Overview:
I have to give a huge shoutout to Thai!! He was our waiter and guide for this amazing experience. Overall the vibe was casual, clean and nice. The food was flavourful, large portioned and made with lots of attention. Thai was the cherry on top to this experience. He recommended phenomenal dishes, and was there every step of the way we didn’t have to even blink before he was there to either replace the water napkin bring us our food or even an impeccable dessert. I highly recommend coming here. If you are visiting Houston or in the Houston area, you will not be disappointed your money goes along way, and you feel super satisfied by the experience.

Ratings:
Food:
Sashimi branzino dish absolutely filled with flavors. Incredible amazing had a nice balance of tartness, sweetness and full body.

Iberico dumplings, absolutely fire came with some Ponzo sausage injection was a dream.

We got the mushroom Robata and the pork Robata was absolutely amazing

Do not sleep on the papaya pork salad absolutely fantastic

Summery:
Thank you again for a wonderful experience filled with love amazing tasting food and an awesome service. Thank you Thai much for making this so special!!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №142

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №143

Ate at KATA (TAG) in Houston, Texas and had a great meal! Everything was so fresh and high quality. There were so many fun options on the menu and our waiter was very helpful. Our favorites were the Texas wagyu hotpot bowl and rising sun roll. 🍣

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №144

Taste / $ is in its own lane.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №145

Great place for some great sushi. The roll selection isn't as long as most other places, but what they have is spectacular! The Texas roll is one of the better rolls that I've ever had anywhere.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №146

El lugar es coqueto y agradable! la atención muy bien, algo que apreciamos mucho cuando visitamos algún lugar es que alguien nos explique en español y nos de algunas recomendaciones, las del chico que nos explico fueron acertadas! Los sashimis y rollitos están precisos, no tengo queja alguna... algo que me haya sorprendido? tampoco! le doy un 3 a la comida pues cumplió la expectativa y un 4 a la atención y servicio!!

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №147

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №148

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №149

We love Kata Robata! The food is delicious - high-end, clean and super yummy! The service is great, too. Kai was an especially great server tonight! Kata Robata is good for takeout, too, but best eaten there. Highly recommend.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №150

Kata never misses! Some faves are Miso Black Cod, Lobster and Crab Ramen, and the seasonal specials are always delicious.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №151

This Houston staple never misses! Their seasonal specials are always fun and a nice way to change things up.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №152

Great lunch location

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №153

This is one of the original high end sushi places in Houston and coming back here has reminded me of why it has stood the test of time. First off, it's nice but not pretentious, I came in t shirt and shorts and no one made me feel unwelcome. Secondly, everyone was super friendly and sitting at the bar was fun talking to the sushi chefs and watching their sushi carving skills was entertaining. Third, the food comes out lightning quick. Your gonna spend a lot of money but at least u won't be wasting any time.

The miso black cod is an absolute killer. The perfect flakes of fish with that power miso sauce is not to be missed. You will think about it long after you've eaten it. The amber jack sashimi with foie Gras is Devine. The rising tail roll literally melts in your mouth. I did not take pictures because I could not wait to eat.

Perfect all the way around.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №154

What a great place to have lunch/dinner with friends! Came here to celebrate my friends’ birthday and were seated immediately upon arrival, due to our reservation. They had a small “Happy Birthday” card on the table for my friend and the server kept us entertained with his jokes and recommendations. Furthermore, we didn’t have to wait long before the delicious food came. We ordered 2 plates of sushi rolls and the spicy soy ramen. At the end we got free dessert due to my friends’ birthday.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi Experience №155

This restaurant is phenomenal! My husband took me for our 15th wedding anniversary and it was absolutely perfect. The server, Thai, was very helpful with his on point suggestions for our taste preferences. He has been with this family for so long that he could make thoughtful suggestions. Every dish that we tried was delicious. The ambiance was perfect for an adult date night.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №156

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №157

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №158

Fantastic

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №159

spider roll for me👍🌷

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №160

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №161

Food, ambiance, everything is perfect! My husband made a reservation for my birthday. They start you off with warm towels, which is a great addition to a sushi place.

The food itself is delicious. We tried everything from salmon, shrimp, caviar, nigiri, and everything was spot on. The mango-flavored shaved ice is a must-try dessert! The birthday dessert, a matcha soufflé, was delicious. The only drawback was a lack of vegetarian options.

Our host/server was very helpful with the menu and attentive whenever we needed him. I highly recommend this place!

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №162

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №163

Buen ambiente, atención buena, comida rica solo que la carne estaba muy frita y sabía a grasa pero en general todo estaba rico y mi plato preferido fue el postre de mango muy rico me sirvió como un limpia paladar.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №164

Shon was our waiter and was FANTASTIC. Made our whole night. Best service and food recommendations. Great atmosphere and the food was some of the best fusion sushi- and I was in town from NYC and love to try new sushi places. Highly recommend this spot and definitely ask for Shon.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №165

Food here is delicious! We came in a group of six, and ordered lots of things to share. Our server was great at letting us know if we should order one or two portions of something so that all of us could have a try. We finished eating around closing time, and the server took a very long time to close us out. Seemed as if we were forgotten about while he was doing his closing duties.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №166

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №167

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №168

Great quality sushi and sashimi in an average looking setting with great service .
I wasn’t impressed with their signature cocktails however.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №169

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №170

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №171

好吃

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №172

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №173

Came here for dinner alone for the first time a few weeks ago. Food was amazing, especially the otoro/uni/caviar nigiri, the wagyu nigiri, and the beef skewer. Susan was super nice and everything she recommended tasted great. I will definitely come back.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №174

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №175

Everything about this place is good.

The food was excellent, and honestly some of the best food I've had in quite a while, but the miso lobster and crab ramen dish just didn't hit. I didn't like it's smokey flavor, and it just wasn't for me. The lobster macaroni and cheese though, by God, what a dish. I absolutely loved it. It goes so well together. The wagyu rice hot pot special was absolutely amazing, such a good dish. The Texas Hamachi roll was so good, it blew us away, and the Ocean Picante was pretty good. The bread pudding with chocolate ice cream dessert was absolutely phenomenal too. I'm still giving it 5 stars for the food, but the ramen definitely docks it down a little to more like a 4.7 since there's definitely a dish that wasn't very good (at least in this experience).

The service was good, nothing special, the waiter was really helpful and nice, but he seemed to spend a lot of time with each individual table (which is amazing!) but he seemed like he had quite a few tables, so he'd take a while to come back around. No big deal though, he was nice and did a pretty decent job considering, I liked him, but we did see the busboy that filled up our waters more though I think, and we really liked him too.

The atmosphere definitely lacked most. It felt a lot like any other restaurant, but without much setting it apart. It was loud and crowded (make a reservation for sure!) and pretty bright. When I think of a really nice ambiance I think of MAD (the Spain food place) and think they do a really good job. Here is just a typical place. Eh. Kinda bland, but not bad either I guess, just not impressive.

One important thing, the bathroom has toilet seat warmers! That was really cool.

Definitely consider coming here. The food was absolutely phenomenal overall, and it was so well worth the price in comparison to some other fancy places I've been. Portions were really good too and blows those more fancy places out of the water! Definitely give it a shot sometime.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №176

Always a great meal here. I love the Caribbean sushi roll.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №177

Overall it was good but it didn’t leave me talking about my experience or the food , it wasn’t memorable ! I would like to give it a second try and dive deeper into the menu.

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №178

Food is okay. Service is not great. Had fish scales in my spicy tuna role and the manager said that’s just what happens because the fish is too fresh? Which doesn’t make sense to me but they didn’t really do anything about it…

Visited 7 months ago

Sushi Experience №179

Outstanding restaurant, never disappointed. Savored the toro, scallops, and ramen. My favorite place in Houston

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №180

Called prior to closing and was told as long as I arrived before 3pm could be seated, arrived as told then tells me can't seat me nor could I even get a to-go as the kitchen is closed at 245. If that's the case tell me this before I drive all the way over. And had their food while back, it's okay at best, have had far better japanese food and they are extremely stuck up, too.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №181

Best and fresh sushi. The flavors were well balanced and delicious and the service was very good.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №182

WOW!! Came from FL!! Saw the reviews and had to try. Had the Caribbean roll, tropical spicy run, oven picante & plain salmon roll.

All were spectacular. Full of flavor, crunchy elements, and extremely fresh. Cannot recommend enough.

Also started with the papaya and pork belly salad. This was very refreshing, light, but delicious.

Service was very quick and extremely consistent throughout all dishes. You’ve got to come here!!!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №183

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №184

We tried Kata Robata after seeing several reviews on our local neighborhood board, and it has solidly made its way into our date night playbook. The quality for the price is great and the service has always been excellent.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №185

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №186

Jacob did an amazing job. He made sure we were taken care of and made tasty recommendations. He was very patient with us and made sure we were satisfied. All the foods were made with love and perfection. Every single thing here hit the spot and I can’t wait to come back. Thank you!!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №187

Had our anniversary dinner here and they made us feel very special with a note and a desert. Service was impeccable and the food was even better. Loved it!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №188

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №189

Best sushi in Houston for sure. A little pricey and always busy, there's always a line before they open for lunch so be ready.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №190

Long overdue review from a regular. Consistently great food and service! I go there on a monthly basis—it's my go-to place for sushi. It's very family-friendly; I bring my two kids, one toddler and one-year-old. The environment feels inviting. The management is excellent and they consistently find the best servers. They all smile and never make you feel like you're hassling them if you ask for something. The restrooms are always clean.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №191

I never write reviews. I’ve never been that one to do this, but this experience has been so absolutely horrible I’m so frustrated so here I am.
I placed an order online 6/11 for delivery. Over 3 hours of it not delivering and customer service just telling me over and over “give them time to deliver”. I live less than 5 miles away. So I gave up and cancelled the order.
It’s so frustrating because I was super excited to try it because I’ve never had ramen from here, but I had no dinner.
The following day 6/12 my boyfriend takes the time to go physically to get the lobster ramen for me to finally try. He sits at the restaurant for almost an hour waiting for ONE order of my ramen.
When I get home to this surprise I’m so excited to finally try it. It’s literally meat, noodles, and broth. Nothing else. Almost $30 for this. It tastes horrible. The broth is so bad. I can’t even enjoy at least the expensive meat because it’s brewing in such horrible broth.
Now I’m currently writing this review with no dinner AGAIN second day in a row.
Don’t waste your money. So disappointing.

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №192

This place was amazing! DEFINITELY get the lobster crab ramen!!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №193

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №194

Pretty good sushi place good food and service

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №195

Kata Robata in Houston offers an exceptional blend of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine. Chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi’s dishes feature the freshest fish flown in from Japan. The sushi and sashimi are impeccable, and the hot dishes, especially the wagyu beef, are incredibly flavorful. With a top-notch sake and Japanese whisky selection, and the must-try omakase tasting menu, Kata Robata is a true culinary gem. #HoustonEats #KataRobata #JapaneseCuisine #SushiLovers #WagyuBeef #FoodieFavorites #FineDining

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №196

Kata Robata. EVERYTHING on the menu is amazing. From the appetizers to the mains and the dessert. AMAZING.

highly recommend their Texas wagyu sando, Kobe beef skewers, chirashi, champon ramen (if you like clams), blueberry cake and creme brulee,

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №197

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Sushi Experience №198

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №199

Some of the best Raman in houston! The tonkotsu ramen was awesome!

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Experience №200

Visited 8 months ago

Sushi Details
  • 16 sushi photos
  • 200 sushi reviews
  • 4.6 Sushi Rating
  • Reservations: +1 713-526-8858
  • Menu Website: http://katarobata.com/
  • Sushi Address: 3600 Kirby Dr suite h, Houston, TX 77098, United States
  • Sushi Map: 29.733587999999997, -95.419626
Specialties
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Asian restaurant
  • Bar
  • Ramen restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Sushi Hours
  • Sunday: 12–10 PM
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–5–10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–5–10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–5–10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–5–10:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–3 PM–5–11 PM
  • Saturday: 12–3 PM–5–11 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Great tea selection: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Happy-hour food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilets: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Romantic: Available
  • Trendy: Available
  • Upmarket: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • Tourists: Available
Planning
  • Lunch reservations recommended: Available
  • Dinner reservations recommended: Available
  • Accepts reservations: Available
  • Usually a wait: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available