"The 16-course omakase at the tiny restaurant Neo HTX is one of Houston’s best sushi experiences. Even though it all happens in the back of a Montrose townhouse turned couture clothing store, you stop caring once the first dish lands. Not only do you get perfectly sliced pieces of Japanese sea bream, tuna belly, and torched A5 wagyu, but also free pairings of saké all night. Every piece of nigiri is so delicious, thoughtful, and beautifully presented, that when asked to add caviar on top of the ice cream scoop for dessert, you almost can’t resist. Neo knows how to make every bite worth it, even at a minimum $175 person, which could be considered a relative bargain." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene