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Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls and spectacular sushi and sashimi platters, Chef Uechi skillfully translates Japanese flavors to the American palate. Signature dishes include Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Miso-Marinated Black Cod. With superb talent and exacting precision, Katsuya by Starck is changing the face of Japanese cuisine. Katsuya Houston has received critical acclaim, with the Houston Chronicle declaring that “Katsuya pulls out all the stops…[a] new sushi hot spot serving up Japanese flavors with gusto and flair.”
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78 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 78 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(30)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- hot spot(47)
- vibrant bar scene(37)
- fit for foodies(31)
- special occasion(25)
- good for groups(24)
- romantic(15)
Katsuya - Houston - SBE Reviews List
Review 1 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ugh!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dont go here on a Monday. They are out of 1/2 of the menu! Don't go until after 830 or you will be the only one there!!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 2 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Parking is a hassle. "Mangagement
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Parking is a hassle. "Mangagement of the property now wants all to valet park. If that is the case, won't be returning. Otherwise a great dining experience."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2010
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Review 3 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Paul is the Truth as a waiter,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Paul is the Truth as a waiter, and the long haired female bar tender mixes the best drinks in Houston. The food is very fresh."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 4 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really great twist on normal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Really great twist on normal sushi with an elegant touch. Quality of food was outstanding."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 5 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful food--great sushi/sashimi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful food--great sushi/sashimi with tantalizing cooked fish and veggie dishes as well. I've been to both Brentwood (LA) and this location and find the food outstanding."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food! I started the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing food! I started the evening with a delicious Burning Mandarin cocktail. The serrano pepper added just the right kick to the vodka. Try the Crispy Rice with Seared Tuna along with the Seared Tuna served with Japanese Salsa. Both items exceeded my expecations. The Striped Baze was crispy and tender. We will definitely visit Katsuya again very soon."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 7 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It has a modern nice decor.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It has a modern nice decor. Parking is a challenge. Would recommend valet parking. The food was good, but quite expensive. Of the dishes we had, the crusted chicken roll was the best! Our attendant was very good and helpful. Would go back on a special occasion, but not on a regular basis."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 8 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love everything about this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love everything about this place!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 9 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
awesome restaurant great food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"awesome restaurant great food, buzzing . Excellent ambiance"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 10 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was incredible. Our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was incredible. Our appetizers and sushi were delicious. The cocktails were well made and there was a variety to choose from. Our server was attentive and gave us excellent recommendations for our food courses and our cocktails and made sure we liked the suggestions. Our drinks were refilled in a timely fashion without having to wait or find our server even though it was a bus Friday night. She provided great service."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Solid Sushi
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Place was positively dead though we were there for 2 hours. Bartender was terrific. Evergreen Fizz is a new favorite drink. Food was good. Service a bit hovering. Nice place but not special."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Time and Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had never been here before, but will be coming back to say the least. This is the type of place that reminds me of LA NY or Miami. And the atmosphere is what you make it."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Too much noise!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Too loud to have a conversation
Service needs improvement but the food is hood enough for us to have come back
Not sure we will again, because it's full of big groups all very loud"
Service needs improvement but the food is hood enough for us to have come back
Not sure we will again, because it's full of big groups all very loud"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
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Review 14 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a fabolous dinner here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a fabolous dinner here last Thursday night. My boyfriend and I are repeat customers and I would have to say that the food compares to the other locations we have visited. The decor is a bit different, but all in all the same. The staff is very attentive and pleasant. Everything we ordered was perfect and we cannot wait to come back."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time experience at this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time experience at this fine establishment. Met up with a friend who had been there prior. Booked my reservations online; received an email confirmation immediately. The day of, received a phone call to confirm. Parking in the garage was very convenient.
I would have never selected this place on my own. A bit too foo-foo for my comfort zone but this will be on my agenda for dinner plans in the future. The atmosphere is great for an 'impress a date' outing. From the hostess up front, to the bar tender to the waitstaff, this place rates 5-Star. The menu offerings were outstanding! The presentation/freshness of the food just put this experience over the top."
I would have never selected this place on my own. A bit too foo-foo for my comfort zone but this will be on my agenda for dinner plans in the future. The atmosphere is great for an 'impress a date' outing. From the hostess up front, to the bar tender to the waitstaff, this place rates 5-Star. The menu offerings were outstanding! The presentation/freshness of the food just put this experience over the top."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 16 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Go to Kata Robata
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first experience at Katsuya was mediocre at the very best. I wasn't thrilled about going back, but we at Isle Pedi Spa for some treatments and figured Katsuya would be convenient. What a bad bad decision with Kata Robata just right around the corner. I think Katsuya wants to be that high-end, trendy place, but they simply don't have it figured out.
Our table (with reservations) was too small, wobbly, and plastic. It all felt so cheap. The service was horrible! We wanted Sake, and the waiter never came back to take our order. 2 managers (Joshua and Christopher) came out to apologize and provide their business cards, but there are simply too many other fantastic places to go in Houston to even give a second or third chance."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
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Review 17 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
supposed to be an Up-scale
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"supposed to be an Up-scale restaurant... food is good but not "amazing", restaurant area is well designed, but no new concept...and prices are definitely way too high relative to the food & beverages, you then pay min 1/3 of the price "to be seen" and for the Stark effect !
nice but not that nice !"
nice but not that nice !"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
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Review 18 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We go here often- but this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We go here often- but this last time the food was better than ever! We didn't know it was possible.
We also like to suggest our family secret order things to share one -two dishes at a time. If not it comes
To fast. Enjoy!"
We also like to suggest our family secret order things to share one -two dishes at a time. If not it comes
To fast. Enjoy!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great drinks, not so great sushi.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Katsuya has a great bar scene. It is not a place for a romantic date, but more of a place for hanging out with friends. The sushi was not worth the price tag."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 20 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server suggested some
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server suggested some great food and we were for happy with our experience."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
My fiance and I were seated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My fiance and I were seated an hour after our reservation. The service was slow. My fiancé’s roll and sashimi came out before our appetizer. I got the sushi sampler (which did come out after the appetizer). They put wasabi between the rice and fish for the sushi. Unfortunately, I can’t stand wasabi so it rendered all the sushi inedible. I would have sent it back but the whole experience had taken so long at that point that I simply wanted out. The California roll was good at least. Prices, especially drinks, are very expensive. I expected that but not the horrible service and average food."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 22 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was fantastic! The GM and Asst. Manager where amazing and very hospitable."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 23 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
the food was amazing. the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the food was amazing. the service was great. definitely coming back"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Meh..... An overpriced PF
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Meh..... An overpriced PF Changs"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 25 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love katsuya so happy it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love katsuya so happy it has done well in Houston!
We had to get our fix in LA!"
We had to get our fix in LA!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 26 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food w great service...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Awesome food w great service..."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 27 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great sushi, great ambiance,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great sushi, great ambiance, great crowd!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 28 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very attentive management
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very attentive management coming around to chk on us.
Fun atmosphere and cocktails!"
Fun atmosphere and cocktails!"
Dined on 01/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 29 for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
overpriced and no happy hour
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"overpriced and no happy hour with lots of attitude from bar staff when you dont want to pay $12 for a cocktail"
Dined on 01/07/2013
2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Katsuya - Houston - SBE
Based on the average of (49) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic