Sean Hu

Coming from NYC Kata Robata still impressed me for their creativity and flavors! The waiter confirmed my family was the biggest big backs of the day. We ordered half the menu (on day 1 ) and returned day 2 to order the other half 😂

Elliot Yoon

We were very pleasantly surprised with our lunch at Kata Robata. The service was excellent, the food was great, and the restaurant was beautiful. House made seaweed salad - A unique seaweed salad that was served with a sesame vinaigrette. It was tasty, but felt a bit pricey for what it was (and the portion). We liked it, but not really at the top of the list for next time. Spicy Soy Ramen - The broth was rich, but we found the soy milk broth to be a bit overpowering. Not the best ramen we had, but it was still quite good. Sushi (Tuna, Sea Bream, Horse Mackerel, Hotate): All were excellent with a nice fish to rice ratio. The sushi rice was excellently seasoned without it being overpowering or too bland Chirashi - an impressive selection of fish over perfect sushi rice. Our selection included 2 pieces of o’toro, chu toro, blue fin tuna, salmon, salmon egg, eel, (1 piece) sea bream, amberjack, striped jack, and egg omelet. For the price, we felt that this was well worth it and it really highlighted the amazing quality of fish. Matcha shaved ice with red bean ice cream: This desert was HUGE for the price! The matcha flavor was excellent and was one of the best shaved ice that I’ve had!

Alexander Chou

Wow! Such a fantastic Japanese restaurant. Cool vibes...and more importantly delicious food. We had the Texas wagyu sando, chirashi, and the sashimi for two. The highlight/surprise of our meal was when our wonderful server asked if we wanted the shrimp heads, which we assumed to be decorative, fried. What? Obviously the answer is YES! And man, that was really the best!!! And the shaved ice was fantastic! It came with a lychee flavored condensed milk???!!! Amazing. Definitely would go again!

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SA K B

Kobe beef is exceptional! I like to pair it with a bowl of white rice 😃 Crab and lobster ramen is perfectly spiced and very rich. love its atmosphere. Service is excellent; very professional and pleasant. Can get really busy on weekends. I would recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

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Dat Le

Came here to celebrate a birthday and it was the perfect choice as alway. The food was outstanding ; fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our server was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations from the menu that we absolutely loved. Easily the best sushi spot in Houston. Highly recommend!

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Caitlyn Huddleston

Came to celebrate my birthday and Van was FANTASTIC!! Best service I’ve ever had and the food was great too! He took extra care to make sure to answer our questions and asked about allergies. The presentation was impeccable, every dish looked fantastic and tasted even better. We got the kata house salad, lobster and crab ramen, Wagyu Katsu Sando, Japanese wagyu beef, velvet lychee, and the old fashion way. All mouth watering The tomatoes were so good my husband who doesn’t like tomatoes won’t stop talking about them, and the velvet lychee was probably the best cocktail I’ve had in awhile. For desert I ordered the warm blueberry cake that came with earl gray lemon ice cream and it was just to die for! Our server brought me a serving of green tea cheesecake which was also incredible! My husband got coffee afterward and he says it’s the best coffee he’s ever had. The bathrooms were clean and had a full heated bidet and were very well decorated. Lovely experience would recommend!!

David Dotson

Great lunch spot - must try Chirashi! Amazing special with 8 kinds of chef's choice sashimi with sushi rice. Only $29 on the lunch menu! Parking lot gets very crowded for lunch, plan accordingly. There is street parking behind the plaza and also across the street.

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Vicente Olivera

Our server was Nguyen T and he was an amazing server! His diction and recommendation was great, he suggested dishes for the table such as the Kata’s ceviche, Texas wagyu hot stone, and papaya and pork belly salad, all of which we enjoyed. He cleaned our table nicely and the other gentlemen that ran our foods were also very nice and told us each what the dishes were and what it had. It was our first time here and the hostess were welcoming and nice as we entered and as we left.

Tiffany Nv

This sushi restaurant will forever hold a special place in my heart. It was the very first spot my husband and I visited together when we moved to Houston, and from that day on, it has been our go-to no matter the day, time, or occasion. I know Houston is filled with endless sushi spots, but trust me nothing compares to this one(my only opinion). The freshness, the flavors, the presentation… every bite feels like it’s made with love and perfection. The fish practically melts in your mouth, and the rolls are pure works of art. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff makes you feel like family every single time. We’ve tried other places out of curiosity, but we always find ourselves coming back here because it’s simply the best. Whether it’s a date night, a casual lunch, or just a craving we can’t ignore, this is the place we choose without hesitation. If you’re in Houston and love sushi, do yourself a favor come here. You’ll fall in love just like we did. Highly, highly recommend!

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Jocelyn Vi

Everything pictured here was absolutely amazing. I didn’t take a picture of it, but the mac & cheese was unforgettable and the reason we went back a second time. The regular and the lobster mac is worth a try. The service is top tier. If you haven’t been to Kata Robata, what are you doing? Come check it out! Best, fresh sushi and other food items. The wagyu hot stone bowl is divine as well.

H Hiro

Kata Robata is an outstanding spot for a meal with friends — the atmosphere is stylish yet relaxed, and the food is top-notch. I was especially impressed by the variety of vegan options available, which made it easy to accommodate everyone in our group. Whether you're into sushi, small plates, or plant-based dishes, there’s something for everyone. Highly recommended for a casual yet high-quality dining experience in Houston!

Peggy Zhang

This is hands down my favorite Japanese restaurant in town. It never fails to impress with its consistently excellent dishes and friendly service. The quality is always top-notch — everything tastes fresh and carefully prepared. I especially love the sashimi and wagyu beef — both are absolutely amazing and full of flavor. Whether it’s lunch or dinner, I always leave happy. It’s one of those places you just keep coming back to!

For people who is looking for the quiet and romantic dinner, this is the place. This place is so quiet in the back area. However if you are sitting in the front area of the restaurant, then it will b…

For people who is looking for the quiet and romantic dinner, this is the place. This place is so quiet in the back area. However if you are sitting in the front area of the restaurant, then it will…

Great service, make a rezy!!! \nFood was amazing. Make a reservation for sure. We went on a Wednesday night and it was packed \nWe split four rolls with us three girls, and it was perfect . \nMy fave…

10/10 recommend. 5 stars is not enough. The pork belly was phenomenal and the Rising Sun roll with the truffle vinaigrette was so tasty. The service was top-notch despite being super busy during the …

10/10 recommend. 5 stars is not enough. The pork belly was phenomenal and the Rising Sun roll with the truffle vinaigrette was so tasty. The service was top-notch despite being super busy during …

10/10 recommend. 5 stars is not enough. The pork belly was phenomenal and the Rising Sun roll with the truffle vinaigrette was so tasty. The service was top-notch despite being super busy during th…

The food was amazing as last time, the only difference is we ordered a umi appetizer and as someone who usually doesn't like custard it was really light and easy! The servers were pretty fast and…

I've been a fan of Kata Robata for over 10 years! Unique dishes and fantastic service! Inside is lovely and quaint. I've never been disappointed. Keep it up. See ya next week. Ask for Thai! The bes…

You always know it's a good place to eat, when there's 40 people waiting out outside to get in when they open. Great service the best sushi in town in my opinion always top-notch.

You always know it's a good place to eat, when there's 40 people waiting out outside to get in when they open. Great service the best sushi in town in my opinion always top-notch.

Visited on a Saturday during lunch. Wasn't too busy, short wait time to be seated with no prior reservation. bathroom was also fresh and clean. \nI Ordered a Mexican 76 which was good. The seafood …

Visited on a Saturday during lunch. Wasn't too busy, short wait time to be seated with no prior reservation. Bathroom was also fresh and clean. \nI Ordered a Mexican 76 which was good. The seafoo…

Came with my coworkers -- a party of 7 -- to celebrate a birthday and a new job. We called the morning of to make a reservation, and I'm glad we did because the place was packed for Friday lunch. H…

Visited on a Saturday during lunch. Wasn't too busy, short wait time to be seated with no prior reservation. Bathroom was also fresh and clean. \nI Ordered a Mexican 76 which was good. The seafood …

Visited on a Saturday during lunch. Wasn't too busy, short wait time to be seated with no prior reservation. Bathroom was also fresh and clean. \nI Ordered a Mexican 76 which was good. The seafood …

Came here with my husband for our anniversary dinner. It was definitely full, but we came on a Saturday so it was expected. The lighting is nice and music is at a perfect level where I could vibe w…

I had another wonderful experience at kata robata! I had called for a reservation for 4 about a week prior to dining on a Monday at 645pm. I did have to wait about 5 minutes to be seated because th…

I had another wonderful experience at kata robata! I had called for a reservation for 4 about a week prior to dining on a Monday at 645pm. I did have to wait about 5 minutes to be seated because th…

OMG every single time that I come here I have never been disappointed okay?! the best quality food, great ambience (cozy lighting), super clean, and the bathrooms are so modern with the heated toil…

The food and service is excellent. I was not sure what to expect but read that the sushi was very good. Everything we tried from the menu was outstanding and the service was top notch.

The food and service is excellent. I was not sure what to expect but read that the sushi was very good. Everything we tried from the menu was outstanding and the service was top notch.

The food and service is excellent. I was not sure what to expect but read that the sushi was very good. Everything we tried from the menu was outstanding and the service was top notch.

The food and service is excellent. I was not sure what to expect but read that the sushi was very good. Everything we tried from the menu was outstanding and the service was top notch.

A friend of mine recommended it and my friend was right. Excellent place had the yellowtail fish cheeks, Octopus, grilled Robata,tobiko, Unagi, all terrific loved every minute of it.

A friend of mine recommended it and my friend was right. Excellent place had the yellowtail fish cheeks, octopus, grilled Robata,tobiko, Unagi, all terrific loved every minute of it.

Kata Robata is, unarguably our favorite Japanese restaurant in town. Sushi and sashimi are always very fresh and of the highest quality. Other Japanese dishes are also deserving of attention, since t…

Kata Robata is, unarguably our favorite Japanese restaurant in town. sushi and sashimi are always very fresh and of the highest quality. Other Japanese dishes are also deserving of attention, since…

This excellent sushi restaurant is open fairly late in a busy area with lots of good restaurants. We picked up some great desserts at a shop nearby while we waited for our table. Excellent service…

This excellent sushi restaurant is open fairly late in a busy area with lots of good restaurants. We picked up some great desserts at a shop nearby while we waited for our table. Excellent service…

I really liked this resturants take on sushi! The resturant was beautiful and so were the plates! I loved our waitress and will definitely be back!

Always amazing. Delicious rolls and entrees. Efficient service in a lively atmosphere. Definitely worth the reservation!

Always amazing. Delicious rolls and entrees. Efficient service in a lively atmosphere. Definitely worth the reservation!

I have mixed feelings about this place. I’ll start with the good stuff, the server surprised my wife with a small cake to celebrate her birthday, love the fact that he went above and beyond he also gave a decent recommendation for dishes/food BUT I felt rushed throughout my experience dining. It was probably his style of doing things but he kept fidgeting with things on our table (removing trash, aligning places/cups etc) I understand I’m an OCD person myself and I felt that he was too but i want to have a slow experience while dining. Overall the taste of the food was good, price maybe a little high but definitely worth it. I give a rating of 4/5.

Von Harris

I took my 10yr old niece and we really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was very nice and the service was 5 star. We Shared the Caribbean roll and that was a big mistake! It was so delicious that we each should've gotten our own. We each ordered the lobster and crab Ramen. The Ramen wasn't bad but I was expecting more. More flavor, more crab, more lobster. I'd give the Ramen dish a 5 out of 10. I will definitely go again but I would not order the same Ramen dish. Overall I really enjoyed my experience.

Amber Tran

Our experience at Kata Robata was great. We really enjoyed everything that we ordered with the exception of the nigiri. The madai crudo was excellent and was easily the star of the show, which is interesting because it’s also a raw fish. It tasted so much more fresh than its nigiri counterparts. The wagyu sando and kobe beef skewers were also excellent in their texture and taste. I felt that the uni & king crab spoon could use a bit more uni. I could only really taste the crab during the bite but it was still overall really good. The nigiri was only decent - it was warm and reminded me of the type of fish quality you get at an AYCE sushi restaurant. There’s an increasing amount of competition in the Japanese food scene in Houston and if Kata Robata would like to stay competitive, then sourcing fresher fish would be advantageous for their business.

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I was craving sushi while I was home in Texas and my friend suggested Kata Robata. He said the sushi was very traditional Japanese so I was very keen on trying it. \n\nFor a Sunday lunch, this pl…

Good:\n- Wagyu and the toro was great.\n- Server was attentive and the staff was friendly.\n- Interior was clean and spaced out.\n\n\nBad:\n- I forget what roll but it had more rice than fish. \n- …

One of the best sushi in Houston. Great quality, great service, unique, and a cool restaurant. There are still better restaurants for sushi in Houston.

A place you should visit if you like Japanese food. Excellent service and food, we sat on the counter seat. The sashimi, nigiris and Texas Kobe Beef Skewer were espectacular. Whether you crave s…

No luck in reservation system for a Sat lunch. At noon, people line outside of the door in the heat. Only lunch special Mon-Fri and no more happy hour. Skip gyoza and sashimi scallops, the meat tas…

No luck in reservation system for a Sat lunch. At noon, people line outside of the door in the heat. Only lunch special Mon-Fri and no more happy hour. Skip gyoza and sashimi scallops, the meat tas…

Erica Gilbert

Food was great…service, not so much. From the time we walked in until the time our waitress came, we already had enough time to look at the menu and decide both our appetizer and lunch items (every bit of 10 min and was not acknowledged that we’d be serviced soon). It took about twenty minutes to get our appetizer out, not really a big deal. The problem we have is that they brought our food at separate times. I was going to wait to eat but my husband didn’t want my food getting cold so I already started eating while he was still waiting on his dish (both were rice bowls by the way). Not impressed as everyone makes it seem like it’s the best thing around. I can say we won’t be going back.

Really enjoyed the food. They have some innovative dishes. Miso cod is great. The Kobe beef is great. The most recent visit, I was so disappointed in the service that it's unlikely I'll go back. So…

Really enjoyed the food. They have some innovative dishes. Miso cod is great. The Kobe beef is great. The most recent visit, I was so disappointed in the service that it's unlikely I'll go back. So…

Actually the food is very good but do not trust their online reservation system. We had a calendar entry that was emailed to us but they would not believe their eyes. Reserve by telephone.

Went inside to pick up to go order. Hostess said she would bring to our car sitting directly outside Kata Robata door. After 40 minute wait went in to check. Order was ready but hostess forgot to…

J P

Side miso soup was in all chipped off and splitting wood bowl, I could taste the wood, I asked for a regular ceramic bowl but the server brought in this cheap plastic bowl with paint all pealed off. At this point just a disposable take out plastic bowl would be at least sanitary enough. Wagyu hot stone bowl 2/10. Will not come back.