"Aya Sushi is built for the long haul. The Bellaire omakase is 21 courses with a mini-presentation from the server about each dish. If you like museum guide-level explanations, this is a solid omakase option. The nigiri, which arrives about a third of the way through the tasting, is the true highlight. Buttery cuts of hiramasa and ivory king salmon vanish in our mouths and stay on our minds through the end of the omakase. Aya adds a little flare to some courses, but usually, the cod hidden under rivers of pineapple-scented dry ice is forgettable. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Gianni Greene
Jenn Duncan
