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Kata Robata
Kata Robata is a chef-driven Japanese grill and tapas concept built on the pillars of high quality, creative food and exceptional service.
Manabu Horiuchi - or "Hori" as he likes to be called – is widely considered the best sushi chef in the state of Texas. With the addition of nationally acclaimed Chef Seth Siegel-Gardner and his innovative interpretation of modern global cuisine, this dynamic duo has taken center stage as the crown jewel of The Azuma Group.
Kata Robata can be the vehicle for those that wish to create a one of a kind group dinner or special menu that will truly wow the senses and palate. Those wanting to have a world-class experience with exotic and unique ingredients should consider Kata Robata their best option in Houston for a truly unique and memorable culinary experience.
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200 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 200 reviews
5 stars
(107)
4 stars
(78)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(118)
- hot spot(73)
- special occasion(70)
- good for groups(49)
- romantic(49)
- neighborhood gem(44)
Kata Robata Reviews List
Review 1 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great lunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dropped in at the weekend for a spot of lunch and were excited to find a 'happy hour' lunch menu with some great rolls (especially the Tiger Eye, which we had to order two of). We started with the ceviche and a lobster salad, which were both fantastic and then moved on to the rolls, which were all very tasty. To drink we had the excellent ginger beer and a mocktail of lemonade, cucumber and mint. Exactly what was needed for a hot day. An exceptional meal and just what we wanted, fresh, different, filling but not too much!"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always have a great experience at Kata. We highly recommend the scallops! Their fish is always super fresh."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was outstanding, timely, and they had some new innovative dishes. Sean was our server and he was fantastic, he knew a lot about the food and gave good reccomendations. It was little loud but I would blame it on a couple of girls. But other than that it was a great experience."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Regular
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would like to say that I am a regular there, but it's more like Kata Robata is my regular place! I go there so often and LOVE it everytime. Lobster Mac and Pork Belly with the egg is what I get every time. I also LOVE the happy prices. Crunchy rolls and tuna tar tar start off the night perfectly. I come back at least once a month."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service was slow
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was fantastic as always but for some reason the service was extremely slow. It was early on Mother's Day and restaurant was not busy. We waited at least 10 minutes to be greeted."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 6 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Overall Sushi in Houston
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"To keep this simple, I agree with the Sushi Club of Houston that this is the best overall sushi and japanese experience in Houston.
Yes, I would say that Uchi may be a more "special" experience, however in terms of quality ingredients, rice flavor, balance of flavor, knowledge of wait staff, customer service, speed of service, and price, Kata Robata beats anything else around."
Yes, I would say that Uchi may be a more "special" experience, however in terms of quality ingredients, rice flavor, balance of flavor, knowledge of wait staff, customer service, speed of service, and price, Kata Robata beats anything else around."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, kid-friendly, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered the 9 course tasting. The food was fantastic! You definitely were filled up by the time you left. It was fun to try differnet types of sushi and sushi related dishes. The waiter was very knowledgable and very attanetive! Great overall experience!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Probably some of the best sushi in town, and well priced!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 9 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I will never get tired of Kata. Great food all around and service as well. Will be back! Get the foie grai and duck in the treasure chest (my term, not theirs)"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 10 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
On the Mark
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"really good rolls and cooked fusion dishes."
Dined on 5/07/2013
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Review 11 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Impeccable service and unique options both on food and cocktails!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 12 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Could be outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As we pulled into the parking lot for the first time and were unable to find a spot and they had no valet parking, my husband declared we will never come back here again. But, we were seated quickly and everything we ordered was delicious. The noise level was not to our liking but it is hard to find a restaurant that isn't loud these days. Guess we'll be back, but I sure wish they would consider valet parking."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 13 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pretty good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I would definitely come back for the live uni, ramen and pork belly bun. Lobster Mac was not worth the hype at all."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 14 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food & Waiters- NOT Hostesses
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Food, great waiter, great happy hour. Hostesses are nasty & RUDE. Restaurant should focus on hiring more genuine hostesses with some class as it does reflect on the restaurant..."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was OK but waitstaff
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was OK but waitstaff was unfriendly. Receptionist was horrible. Waitress was to busy running around. It was as if the receptionist didn't want us to be there the way she looked at us. And we dressed nice. No eye contact, no warm welcome, no smile! It was an awkward and uneasy introduction to the new restaurant that we wanted to try out. We were in the mood for sushi and planned to go to Uptown Sushi but OpenTable recommended this place so we decided to give it a shot. That was a mistake! We travelled the world and ate at many restaurants and this was the weirdest experience we had with an eating place. Not gonna recommend to any friend nor family."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The omakase was splendid and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The omakase was splendid and we had a great time celebrating my first night out since having a baby and recovering from my surgeries. This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Houston."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food. Creative and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food. Creative and fresh. A real winner. Not as elegant but Uchi level food with the ability to make a reservation."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was creative and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was creative and artistically realized. Chef Hori truly is an outstanding sushi chef. Our waiter, whose name I sadly never caught because of the noise, was well-versed in the menu and offered excellent recommendations that were focused on helping us have a wonderful dining experience, rather than pushing us to specific items. The one disappointment was that Chef Leung was not present to create a dessert that would have complemented our meal better than the menu desserts."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Sushi!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have been to Kata many times. We love the sushi. Service usually very good, but was "off" this night. The food is always great, however and will definitely return."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food with a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food with a wonderful wine list. we will return often"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was slow -- we sat
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was slow -- we sat around for half an hour before anyone took our order (there was no bartender at lunch, so our waiter was making drinks at the bar). Omakase was not available, and a description of how to experience this were not clearly stated on the website or on the menu. Seafood sashimi sampler was great, lobster mac and cheese was okay -- a little one-note, and kobe beef teriyaki bento box was okay. Kobe beef was incredibly tender, but that and the chicken teriyaki had no discernible teriyaki taste (chicken was very dry). Tofu was fried but soaked with sauce, so it was not crispy...just a bunch of mush. Overall, it was okay -- would give it another try."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved the longhorn & carribean
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the longhorn & carribean rolls. Everything was very fresh. I would definitely recomend this restaurant."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 23 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
still an amazing place to eat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my wife & my favorite sushi restaurant in houston. We're always excited to look at the specials of the day. My wife & I are adventurous eaters & are always willing to try new items no matter how unusual they may be. We have visited pretty much every highly rated sushi restaurant in Houston & we always look forward to coming back to Kata. This restaurant has a modern take on sushi - the good traditional sushi menu is their in addition to the modern, edgy take on sushi. The Kata-jito drinks are amazing - Our favorites are the bone marrow, foie gras & scallops, & 72 hr cooked kobe beef. We prefer this place over Uchi. The service is always excellent. It is best to book reservations if possible though to avoid a long wait."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good soulution to a mistake
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thank you for your attention to our table when a glitch in the order delayed a dish.
Your gracious handling of the situation was very much appreciated and will certainly insure a return to your restaurant by all of us
You made our meal a very special occasion.."
Your gracious handling of the situation was very much appreciated and will certainly insure a return to your restaurant by all of us
You made our meal a very special occasion.."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was good, there just
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good, there just wasn't a lot of it. VERY small portions. However the service was impeccable and the scene was nice."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 26 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pepper that Tuna, Son
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I ordered the rice dish,'Pork Don' and the Ramen, and it was so delicious! Great items. However the Sunlight dish- slices of peppercorn tuna with truffle oil wasn't very pleasing. Too much pepper and the truffle didn't really do too well with it. This may be due to the way it was served. Don't get the Sushi of this dish, be sure to ask for the sashimi. Overall a very generous place; comforting, unique, and a delightful resturaunt to be served at."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best sushi in Houston. Extremely
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best sushi in Houston. Extremely helpful waitstaff during off-peak hours and lunch time. Friday and Saturday nights can be hectic, and the service will suffer slightly, depending on the waiter/waitress you get. Be sure to make a reservation during peak hours, or you'll have a significant wait, and be prepared to spend some time parking, since the lot gets pretty full."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 28 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall it was great but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall it was great but the sound level was almost intolerable thanks to a nearby table of girls who were practicing the "sorority shriek" when ever one would arrive or leave."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 29 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We have been there several
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been there several times. I is always an enjoyable experience."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Happy hour menu selection
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Happy hour menu selection for food and drinks is awesome! Very reasonable."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent as always. We've
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent as always. We've been going there since it opened."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 32 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I went to Kata Sunday night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went to Kata Sunday night and I just wanted to rave about what a wonderful experience I had. My server Lily was lovey and sweet. The food was amazing. I can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 33 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really great sushi. Also every
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Really great sushi. Also every dish we had was pretty amazing. The foie gras was to die for. Some of the best sake I've ever had. 10/10 would dine again."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 34 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a date night here,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a date night here, and thought it was pretty good - but we won't RUSH back to try it again. We had several plates. the sushi rolls (we had the Rising Sun roll and the Longhorn roll) were excellent. The slow cooked Kobe beef was incredible. We tried the amberjack and fois gras dish, apparently it is award winning. We were disappointed. It was fine, but we will not order it again. If we do go back, we are sticking with the sushi (and the kobe beef). Oh yeah, servings are small - tapas style. EXCEPT the lobster mac and cheese is huge. It is pretty good, as well, but I would save my stomach space and calories for the sushi and beef."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2004
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Review 35 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The rolls are very tasty.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The rolls are very tasty. Saki nice and warm. Very good couples place."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service were pretty good, but for the price I think they could have been better. The restaurant has a fairly typical modern decor and a completely open floor plan. The noise level is a little more than I would have preferred. I didn't regret going there, but there are many other sushi restaurants that I would recommend before here that have a lower price point."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
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Review 37 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Besta Izakaya in Houston but ...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"But they need more Japanese Izakaya food items to become not only a Texas reference but a USA reference.
If they want to lead with Uchi the Midwest of USA in terms of Japanese food, they have to differentiate. Uchi is concentrated on citrics and Peruvian-modern style but Kata Robata should focus on high quality of Izakaya items and increase grilled fish with buri, flounder, cod, shrimp, hake, monlfish, octopus, white fishes in general, etc and use sake, soy, dashi to cook like "nabe" style.
If they want to lead with Uchi the Midwest of USA in terms of Japanese food, they have to differentiate. Uchi is concentrated on citrics and Peruvian-modern style but Kata Robata should focus on high quality of Izakaya items and increase grilled fish with buri, flounder, cod, shrimp, hake, monlfish, octopus, white fishes in general, etc and use sake, soy, dashi to cook like "nabe" style.
Patio is very nice. I would offer beer and sake in a bar outside with small plates. The patio has a tremendous potential here with the Houston weather but it is not well used. Mosquitos could be a problem but can be solved with proper covers."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 38 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent, innovative dishes
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent, innovative dishes prepared and presented beautifully. Attentive, well informed servers. A little noisy for dinner conversation, but it was a Friday night. Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 39 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service and food was great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service and food was great. The only note is that the server seemed to be hurrying us a little too much and there were no people waiting for tables at the time we were there."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 40 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Dinner!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After going there for the Pork Belly Throwdown, we have been wanting to dine at Kata. Overall it was impressive. The waygu beef skewers were melt in your mouth, literally. Excellent. The special beef tempura was also very tender and flavorful. The crazy roll, while I'm sure boring to most sushi connoisseurs, was great for me. The ingredients were obviously fresh and the taste was surprisingly good for a basic roll. I gobbled it up! It was one of the best rolls I have ever had. Will have to elevate my tastes to sashimi next time. The Kata Ramen and Pork Belly Don were just ok. I can't really hold it against them because I think my view of ramen has been spoiled by my excellent ramen experience in SF China town. Would def go back!"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 41 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was exceptional as always.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was exceptional as always. We had a good experience, and were grateful for iKR's sunday opening hours."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 42 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As long as the food is amazing,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As long as the food is amazing, I'll always return."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 43 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ask to sample menu Tapas style!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I briefly reviewed the menu before dining here and just salivated at everything. With that said, upon arrival we asked out incredible waiter, Thai, if there was a way we could sample our way through the menu and he recommended we do a more tapas style dinner with items recommended by himself and the chef. He did not steer us wrong. After 8-9 small courses we were more than full but wished we could have sampled more! Incredible experience and most definitely will be back!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 44 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was great as always. Good
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was great as always. Good food and good service. Probably the best sushi restaurant in Houston."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 45 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
our favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is our top favorite, the manager is one of the best, always on top of things. We has an occasion where our waiter was a little late taking our order and the manager took it and brought us a nice comp dish that was delicious.
Love the food and very kid friendly."
Love the food and very kid friendly."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 46 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I may have just missed the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I may have just missed the boat on this restaurant, but I've been three times and have not been blown away on any occasion. The cocktails aren't stellar, the ambiance is a unbalanced, and the food is just okay. Nothing is bad, it's just not as great as I had expected. I thought I may have been having an off day, but my out of town guests agreed."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
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Review 47 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent!! Turned a non-sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent!! Turned a non-sushi eater to someone who is planning when they can come back again!!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 48 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our new favorite Houston restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our new favorite Houston restaurant!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Completely satisfied, all
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Completely satisfied, all the way around. It won't be long before we go back! Our waiter, Sean, was terrific. Just the right amount of attention, and very personable."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 50 for Kata Robata
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicous. They
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was delicous. They have great lunch specials, but I really recommend the specialty rolls! The service was slow to get started but when we told them we had to make it a quick lunch the food came out very quickly - especially compared to other sushi restaurants!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2011
Special Features: great for lunch
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