Aburi Sushi — Restaurant in Houston

We were all immediately impressed by the ambiance upon entry.

Brussel sprouts and calamari are pretty common appetizers, however Aburi's stood out in flavor and texture; the HONEY GINGER BRUSSEL SPROUTS had a perfect mixture of ingredients that delectably reduced the typical bitterness of brussel sprouts, and the texture of the PEPPERED CALAMARI was perfectly cooked without the unpleasant chewynesss.

Ordered several other dishes.

The HAMACHILI signature roll stood out in flavor -got us looking back at the menu again wondering what beautiful combo of flavors just delighted our taste buds (don't let "Thai chili" fool you- was not spicy for those who dislike spice).

Receiving our order of ABURI ON FIRE signature roll was an awe-inspiring experience of its own; I'll leave the surprise to you. I must say, the "fire" added an aroma that elevated the flavors of the salmon, blue fin, and yellowtail toro to another pleasant dimension.

Of course I had to pair all of this with a cocktail. The presentation of the SOUTHSIDE COCKTAIL was certainly elegant. Its flavor was refreshing with its mixture of citrus, cucumber, and mint which gave me an excuse to sip it quite frequently between dishes as a palate cleanser.

I cant forget to mention the timely service; staff were knowledgeable and efficient to say the least.

Set your soy sauce aside; you won't need it!

I was certainly proud to have taken my guests from Ireland to this new spot.

I will definitely be back to try other dishes. Looking forward...

Ambiance: The ambiance of the restaurant was amiable and quiet. It had a modern aesthetic with pleasant lighting for a great setting on any occasion.

Service: The staff was incredibly attentive to not only me but those I could also see. Water was constantly filled, and timely check-ups and coordination from the entire team made the experience pleasant.

Food: For starters, I had a couple of dishes, the A5 Wagyu, Scallop & Foie Gras, and Beef Tataki. The main course was the Aburi on Fire and Hamachili. Dessert was the Bailey's Salted Caramel Bread Pudding. Now, I could tell from the starters and main dishes that the ingredients were fresh. The noticeable taste was that of Adequate components; however, that is all. The food lacked flavor in anything but the sustenance's quality, making everything taste similar. If the restaurant used spices, dressings, and other condiments such as spicy mayo, ponzu sauce, eel sauce, and sweet, spicy sauce were used in the dishes, it would significantly enhance the flavor of the superficial quality ingredients. The desert was an average bread pudding that was enjoyable but nothing extraordinary.

Price: Reasonable of what you would typically expect in a sushi restaurant.

Overall Score: Concluding everything, I give this restaurant a 4.3. It was a pleasant experience, but significantly lacking in taste from what I've seen in other high-rated...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Aburi Sushi, and it truly exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff, who made me feel right at home. The ambiance was cozy and modern, perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Everything I ordered was so delicious, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned (I will attach the photos with the name of the dishes below). The sushi was absolutely fresh and flavorful. Each roll was beautifully presented, with vibrant colors and delicate textures.The most impressive dishes are Truffle Madai and Butter Hotate Hand Roll in seasonal feature menu and Hamachi Ota Ika in regular menu. The server was friendly, helpful, dedicated, and passionate. She also has a good knowledge of the menus. Most of our food is her recommendation. Their cocktails are amazing as well, the perfect balance of alcohol and flavors. As far as I knew, they also offer omakase at the sushi bar upon request. Moreover, their social hour and lunch menu are great deals to give them a try. The lunch feature menu is offered from 11AM to 2:30PM from Monday to Friday, 12PM to 3PM on Saturday. The social hour is from 5PM to 7PM from Monday to Friday, 3PM to 6PM on Saturday. Please bring your family and friends to try as many dishes as you can. Aburi Sushi totally deserves 4.8 stars here on Google...