Kata Robata

An exciting variety of food is available and the waiter I had was knowledgeable about what sake to pair with the food I was ordering. Service started off excellently but then tapered off towards the end. The quality of sushi is good but very little stood out as amazing. The black miso cod was excellent and I definitely would order that again. Not knowing many sushi spots in Houston, I think this is a good starting point and see what else is available on another night. Definite room to improve! Looking forward to my next visit!

A recommendation from a Houston local….casual yet trendy atmosphere…very prompt seating and service was very attentive and friendly. Started off with the shishito peppers texas wagyu slider and pork belly papaya salad. Peppers was portion nicely but overall pretty average. The salad kinda threw me off from descriptions…I had the impression it was like shredded papaya salad but it was ripen papaya that topped off the cabbage slaw mixture. Really threw off the flavor profile since it was really sweet and the slaw needed some extra flavor and tanginess. The wagyu slider was super fattty and rich…very tasty. Sashimi however was definitely top tier. Super fresh and just the right amount thickness. Definitely a great place for fresh sashimi.

Kata Robata is an unassuming Japanese restaurant in a strip mall on the edge of River Oaks. Looks can be deceiving, as Kata Robata offers some of the best Japanese cuisine I have had in Houston. Across the board their food was amazing. The grilled options were balanced and perfectly cooked, while their sushi was light and savory. I finished with a bowl of tonkotsu ramen which was unique compared to other bowls I had eaten before. It was less traditional but still very good.

Wonderful as always. I’ve been here several times and the service and food is consistent in its friendliness and freshness. The staff is alert and on point. You never wait for a drink and the food comes out promptly. This would make a great first date location as things move fairly fast and would take away awkward quiet moments.