59 Best Japanese Restaurants In Central Southwest

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A photo of Exødus Bar & Grill restaurant

1. Exødus Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(69)

$$$$

• Japanese • Bellaire

Booked 2 times today

The evening special paella was excellent - although I received one unopened mussel and one empty shell. The restaurant was overflowing, due in part to the great Gale Evans Band, so service was a bit erratic. Still it was an overall great experience!

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2. Hudson House - Rice Village

4.5

Awesome(366)

$$$$

• Japanese • Rice Village

Booked 132 times today

Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

3. Balboa Surf Club

4.8

Exceptional(525)

$$$$

• Japanese • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 54 times today

Food was fantastic! Very "business dinner" vibe. Would highly recommend.

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4. Handies Douzo - Montrose

4.9

Exceptional(260)

$$$$

• Japanese • Montrose

Booked 87 times today

The best hand rolls in Houston!!! The ambience and music is so good!

5. Uchi Houston

4.8

Exceptional(4691)

$$$$

• Japanese • Montrose

Booked 42 times today

This will always be my favorite sushi spot of all time!

6. Doko

4.7

Exceptional(227)

$$$$

• Japanese • Montrose

Booked 25 times today

Doko feels like a neighborhood spot, with tables of friends chatting deep into the lunch hour, parents with their kids nearby, and a convenient location next to an ice cream parlor. The menu is good for quick lunches, with sushi sets though individual orders are available for sushi and sashimi. There is a playfulness with the food, as you can have a sushi set plus a smashburger, tasty with the addition of gouda cheese and tonkatsu sauce. They also have a monthly special for "Doko Dogs" though I'll have to try that at a later time. Cocktails are flavorful, and they suggest a trip to the nearby Bar Doko may be worth a future visit as well.

7. Uchiko Houston

4.8

Exceptional(865)

$$$$

• Japanese • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 24 times today

Outstanding service as always. Spectacular fish.

A photo of Handies Douzo - Heights restaurant

8. Handies Douzo - Heights

4.9

Exceptional(276)

$$$$

• Japanese • Heights / Washington

Booked 87 times today

Sushi quality was excellent and it’s nice to sit where you can see everything being made.

9. Aiko

4.8

Exceptional(620)

$$$$

• Japanese • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Booked 35 times today

Always a favorite. I could eat here weekly and almost do! Lol. The omakase is such a good deal and fish is always so fresh. Can’t leave without getting the ube cake for dessert!

10. Azumi - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(315)

$$$$

• Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 37 times today

Amber is very nice. We love the restaurant. Thank you.

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. Exødus Bar & Grill

2. Hudson House - Rice Village

3. Balboa Surf Club

4. Handies Douzo - Montrose

5. Uchi Houston

6. Doko

7. Uchiko Houston

8. Handies Douzo - Heights

9. Aiko

10. Azumi - Houston

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