Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera - Review - Mid West - Houston - The Infatuation
"Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera delivers quality sushi on a conveyor belt. We expected most of the excitement from this Mid-West restaurant to come from watching pieces of nigiri zip down a moving track. But the fun of automated sushi service is secondary to the impressive food. video credit: Gianni Greene photo credit: Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera photo credit: Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera After ordering sushi directly from a tablet on the table, plates of buttery chu toro get sent directly to you. Most nigiri is around five bucks, but even the most expensive pieces seem like bargain finds. And the pieces of mackerel with a rich umami flavor make us question how it’s only $3. Focus on the nigiri because the glistening cuts of fish dissolve into your mouth and are worth several orders. Even if you come alone, you'll find yourself making small talk with the person next to you about the excellent sushi flying down the belt. Food Rundown photo credit: Gianni Greene Arajiru When it comes to soup, start with this bowl. Between the dense broth and the fish falling off the bone, you’ll want to try this warming dish even on a hot day. photo credit: Gianni Greene Ikura Nigiri The ikura nigiri is perfectly briny. And the crispy nori is stretched to contain the bouncy trout roe. photo credit: Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera Seared Salmon Nigiri At first glance, there isn’t enough sear on the aburi salmon. But the flavor makes up for what is missing visually. Add some lemon and order another round before you finish the last bite. photo credit: Gianni Greene Unagi Nigiri The eel is perfectly balanced. The savory fish with a slightly fatty center gets topped with a sweet sauce. Order this nigiri by the pair." - Gianni Greene
