Aya Sushi
Sushi restaurant · Gulfton
5407 Bellaire Blvd Suite A, Bellaire, TX 77401
Highlights
Chef Yoshi's omakase, world-class sake & innovative cocktails
Chef Yoshi's omakase, world-class sake & innovative cocktails
"A Bellaire sushi mainstay hosting a full breakdown of hon maguro (Japanese bluefin tuna) flown in from Ehime, Japan, with unlimited servings of tuna and cocktails featuring Joto Sake and Suntory Whisky. The event runs 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 12, seating is assigned, the cost is $400 per person (gratuity included), and the restaurant notes it cannot accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions for this event." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Ever wonder what a $400 martini tastes like? If you’re willing to also pay the price, head to this Bellaire sushi restaurant where its 401k Martini clocks in at $401. Likely one of the most expensive martinis in the city, the 401k is made up of Hine Triomphe, Grand Marnier Revelation, lemon, Yuzu gin, sauternes, vanilla, and cane sugar. The name is also inspired by Aya Sushi’s zip code in Bellaire (77401)." - Brianna Griff
"With Tokyo-trained chef Yoshi Katsuyama, this Bellaire sushi restaurant is drawing in residents from all over Houston for its delicate assortments of nigiri, sashimi, and maki. Let the chef take you on a journey with Aya’s omakase experience for $159 per person and $85 for beverage pairing. Be sure to check out dishes like the bone marrow dripping in shoyu butter and the Ayaviche, a Japanese-style ceviche. Cap the night off with a sip from the drinks menu, which offers a selection of different sakes and inventive cocktails." - Brittany Britto Garley
"With its simple yet chic dining room and an omakase experience touting nearly 20 courses, this Bellaire Triangle hotspot delivers on style and substance. Helmed by Uchi veteran Yoshi Katsuyama, the restaurant’s inventive offerings include soft shell crab, lobster, wagyu, and bone marrow among others, plus a selection of more than 100 types of sake. Dining at the 10-seat omakase counter offers an unforgettable experience thanks in part to chef Yoshi’s dynamic personality, but an a la carte meal feels just as special." - Brianna Griff
"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
