Azumi

Unbelievably good. With a group of 4 and inexperienced in Japanese cuisine, we left the ordering decisions (and our wallet apparently) with the waiter. The food is creative, beautiful, and incredibly tasty. Top quality service and ingredients. Super pricey though.

Some of the best sushi I’ve ever had. I wish I wrote down the names of the rolls we got but I’ll post pictures. They were so good!! We will be back for their omakase!! Parking is garage parking a few streets away but they validate it for you. Plan to get there earlier than your reservation to make it in time.

My boyfriend took me here to celebrate my birthday tonight and I was blown away! Our server was Anne and she made us feel special, the fish was so fresh and delicious. We shared the miso soup, shishito peppers, crispy rice spicy tuna, rock shrimp tempura, the soft shell crab and California roll. I can’t wait to come back and recommend this place to others

Came for happy hour. Got the edamame, crispy rice spicy tuna, crispy rice truffle avocado, calamari, shishito peppers, seaweed salad, a tuna/salmon roll, and oysters. Honestly, all of the food was pretty good. Service was terribly slow but great spread with great drinks

Azumi is perfection. The aesthetic is clean and modern with traditional Japanese flair. The food is fresh and decadent. The highlight of my lunch was the service and the attention to details. Highly recommend and would 100% return the next time I’m in Houston.

Gf and i had a lovely experience here w Anh attending us. The food was delicious w beautiful presentations. The vibes were very nice w dim lighting and pleasant music in the background. Overall can’t wait to be back!

Remarkably sophisticated and flavorful, best restaurant experience of 2025 so far. Our large group had 6-7 sushi appetizers, one was better than the next. Short rib for main, serving size was perfect, full of flavor. Need to find a restaurant that’s as good near me in Westchester asap!

One of the finest sushi dinning in H Town. The food is as good as you expected it to be. The atmosphere is very intimate and spendid at the same time. The staffs are very well trained and seems like they love to be there.

The food is fresh and delicious. the presentation was a feast for the eyes. Service was warm, attentive. Will come back.

Branded as a new, modern, elevated Japanese restaurant, Azumi opened in 2024 in the ritzy River Oaks area of Houston. My brother knows how much I love Happy Hour (HH) deals, so he suggested visiting Azumi before their happy hour ended at 6pm. The happy hour let us sample a variety of their dishes, and for the most part, the food was really great. My flight came in on time, and by the time we reached River Oaks, it was closer to 5:15. Azumi is one of the front spaces for the River Oaks District shopping center, with the parking being free (just needed to make sure you remember where you parked, since it's a big indoor multi-story garage). It was very humid outside, so was grateful we could find seats at the bar, since HH is only valid for outdoor patio and bar seating. The bartender was also our server, and he was a bit overwhelmed during our visit (especially since we ordered the majority of food on the HH menu). But he was pleasant enough with absolutely no attitude, which greatly helped. We ended up doing three sets of orders, all before 6 to get the right pricing. Miso Soup ($4) - a decent size bowl of rich miso soup, with plenty of seaweed and tofu, and served at the most enjoyable temperature. Eastern Oysters (raw or baked, $2 a piece, minimum 3) - ended up getting 15 raw, and 3 baked. I didn't like the mayo based sauce on the baked. But the raw was great, sweet and a decent size. It was served with a smoke effect produced by some dry ice in a small pitcher. Spicy Edamame ($4) - decent amount, but they were small. The spicy glaze on the shell was good. Crispy Rice Sushi ($2 a piece, minimum 3) - this was really good, with choice of spicy tuna (got 9 pieces) and truffle avocado (3 pieces). The crispiness of the bottom of the rice, with the tenderness of the fish made for great bites. Maki ($8 a roll, with choice of hamachi, spicy tuna, and sake (salmon)) - not particularly fat, but a decent amount of pieces. We got two of each. nigiri ($4 a piece, choice of tuna or salmon) - this was good, definitely prepared well using well-marbled pieces of tuna and salmon, with a well-seasoned rice base. We had some problems with the following not coming to us in a timely manner. The kitchen was backed up for the chicken wings, and the other items our server just forgot to place the order. It was rectified, and we ate them last, while we were getting pretty full. 6 piece chicken wings ($2 a piece) - these were some of the biggest chicken wings I've seen, and it was really well prepared, almost Korean style with the same glaze and very crispy skin. It's a steal at $2 a piece, and could be the base to fill you up. Gyoza ($8) - came with three pieces. Skippable. Tuna Lettuce Wraps - ($8) - another skippable item, just two small square of iceberg lettuce with a few cubes of good tuna in each. Calamari ($8) - this was good, well prepared with a very light outer matter, and cut into smaller pieces for tenderness. No tentacles to keep the greasiness down...good choice for squid lovers. I did get two HH drinks: Lychee Martini ($9), Two Moons ($9). So my suggestion for the happy hour: Use the chicken wings to fill up enough, then use the oysters and crispy rice sushi to satisfy your seafood cravings, ordering in waves. It wasn't too busy inside, which made the spotty, non-optimal service OK. The food did seem to be served as soon as it was prepared, so just need to eat it as soon as it is delivered. Pricing was correct the first time, and payment was a snap. And the dining environment was really elegant and refined. Definitely should be on the list of Houstonians (and visitors) who really like Japanese food in a classical environment.

An upscale sushi restaurant with beautiful decor, natural light, and excellent service. The sushi prices were expensive for the portion size. My friend and I went at 2pm and it was pretty empty. There were only two occupied tables before we sat down. Due to how slow they were, there was no one at the hostess stand. I had to go and find the hostess to be seated. Once seated we received hot towels to clean our hands and was served water. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. The menu had several raw sushi items. Not very many cooked sushi choices. I ordered the spider roll and the spicy edamame. The presentation of the spider roll was elegant. Its flavor was decent. The spicy edamame was good. My friend ordered the flaming king crab which arrived with a fire presentation. It was good, but expensive ($34). Happy hour starts at 3pm and only qualifies if seated on the patio or bar area. So we had to move tables to take advantage of the happy hour menu. No sushi was on the happy hour menu. My friend ordered the wings and calamari from the happy hour menu. She said, both items were delicious. All waiters were efficient, friendly, and made sure we were well taken care of. Our water glasses were never empty and finished plates did sit long after completing. Around 4pm they dim the lights to transition to dinner. I would recommend this place if you are a raw sushi connoisseur who loves upscale dining, aesthetics, and prices.

We went to a private event involving a Bluefin Tuna Carving. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a glass of champagne and some passed crispy rice nigiri and other hors d'oeuvres. There was also a table serving two sakes - one full bodied and the other lighter. The main event was the tuna carving. We were greeted by the sushi chef who explained the process and shared the honored guest was 260 pounds and was from the Mexican Baja. The time to breakdown the tuna was probably 15-20 minutes. Once the massive fillets were removed the chef and sous chef broke it down further into the size and shape we are familiar with seeing behind the glass at a restaurant. Sashimi was passed along with some wooden spoons to scrape along the bone structure of the remaining carcass to scoop some wonderful toro. Overall, the event was fun, staff friendly and ambiance great - including a DJ. We'll return for a proper dinner soon.

Some of the best sushi I've ever had. I wish I wrote down the names of the rolls we got but I'll post pictures. They were so good!! We will be back for their omakase!! Parking is garage parking a few streets away but they validate it for you. Plan to get there earlier than your reservation to make it in time.

Amazing experience! The service and the food were both fantastic. Could not have a chosen a better place to celebrate a birthday. They all make you feel really special. The waitress knew the entire menu and offered a sample plate to try. The manager came over to make sure we were being taken care of. Just all around great time. The ambiance was dark and cozy. We will be back again soon!

The presentation of the flaming king crab roll was so cute! Azumi is such a lovely restaurant. We went during the day and sat at the bar. Our lovely bartender was so attentive and made recommendations since it was our first time. I'm pretty sure no one loves lychee martinis more than I do, so I'm gonna order that every single time! 10/10 no notes. I can't wait to come back

I've come here multiple times now, sometimes with big groups and every single time, the service has been spot on. The staff is always friendly, and super accommodating, which can be hard to find when you're dining with a crowd these days. Food is fresh, flavorful, and just really well done. Highly recommend!

Stopped by for happy hour one Thursday and realized there was a DJ. He was really good. We ordered a few small bites to try. Everything was super fresh and the presentation was really good. The lychee martini was delicious as well.

We decided to dine in on the first day of 2025! Beautiful restaurant with lovely decor. We were pleasantly greeted upon arrival and seated immediately. Now, this is where things changed a bit. There were about 15 people in the restaurant. We ordered appetizers,( sushi of course ) chatted for a bit and ordered our mains. The food took almost 30 minutes for a party of 4. This is for full menu service. Service in the bar and patio areas seemed to be serviced faster. My lamb chops were over and undercooked! Imagine ordering medium well to get medium rare AND well at the same time. Yes,the Chef apologized as did the manager however; I was ready to go. My appetite was spoiled. I'd only order sushi if I was to return. Could have just been a bad day for the chef. I couldn't post the picture of my poorly cooked lamb chops because; I didn't have the stomach to even take a picture.

It was surprisingly empty for a Wednesday night but service was quick and efficient. Very attentive and food was chefs kiss. I loved their chili sauce, it was different from what I've tasted before. Ambience is so cute, and the music was perfect. Overall, a great experience, I would definitely recommend.

My friend and I decided to stop by for a late night bite since Azumi closes at 12AM. The design of this restaurant is beautiful all around, inside and out. We were greeted by their lovely staff at the host stand. Service was great, managers and staff members constantly checking up on our table. Onto the food, the Shima Aji nigiri and the Flounder Crudo were the only memorable items. For the sushi, you're only allowed to order by nigiris in pairs. Which is odd, since usually the cheaper restaurants do that. I wanted to order the Kamatoro which was $44, however my friend didn't. So customers can't order 1 piece but can order 3? Seems like they just wanted to make a sale off 2 pieces minimum. All of the nigiris were dress very well though. Definitely is a beautiful restaurant with great service, it just threw me off when you're use to other upscale restaurants allowing however many pieces.

Solo lunch at the bar. Both the hostess and bartender were cool. Ordered the surf and turf roll which was pretty tasty. Will return for their dinner service

My husband and I decided to try this place on Valentine's Day and got lucky to find a seat at the bar. Great vibe. They have a DJ on Fridays and Saturdays and the whole place was pumping. Juliano helped us and was really friendly. Anna, the bar manager was a rockstar. She basically is the glue in this place and was really engaging even while being slammed in the well. We both thought that she really added a fun element to the night. I ordered the Hanayome Cocktail which was light, refreshing and very fruit forward. I would highly recommend it. My husband got the Diatome Chardonnay which he said was fine. They were a bit limited on white wines by the glass without a Pinot Grigio option. I also got the Two Moons cocktail which was solid as well. We went small plates and sashimi. The Yellowtail Serrano dish was great. Had a nice balance of sweet and also a little kick from the Serrano peppers. It was also quite fresh. The Tiger Prawn Tempura was awesome. Great mix of everything without being greasy. Also cooked well. Shrimp is hard sometimes as it get overcooked in a fryer but not here. For sashimi, we ordered Madai, Kinmedai, Bluefin Akami, Shima Aji and Hamachi. All were fresh and cut well. They give solid cuts on their sashimi. At Anna's recommendation, I also got the Sake Toro with rice and I thought it was quite good. We really enjoyed it here and will return.

The tuna sticky rice is absolutely amazing!!!! Paige the bartender is so delightful She always has the best suggestions.

Azumi is Amazing!!! I would like to start by saying from the Hostess to the Servers and Management this place is top tier!!! The music was fitting to the theme design and decor of the restaurant. The noise level was simply just right no loud talking necessary to here your company. Now the food is another discussion. Drumroll please!!! Coming at number 1: Crispy Rice Coming in very close at 2: Vegan Roll Coming in near 1 & 2 is 3: Shisito Peppers Also, I ordered a 2nd round of the Crispy Rice Overall, there is no grading scale for the food here, everything I ate, I would without hesitation eat again in the same order. My Server was Jess and she nailed it, the customer service, along with the other team members ensuring several things did not happen, even management pitched to keep the standard. Read below for those thing! I loved seeing how they closely watched for empty dishes, as soon as the last morsel is consumed the plate is cleared from the table. No different with the beverage a glass half empty must be made whole. This definitely goes on my list of returns possibly to try more of the vegan options they presented, who knows they may have something new. Thanks for showing inclusion of the Vegan Diet. Until the next time - Bye Bye!

Exceptional all around! Food, drinks, atmosphere and service were all above board. We tried happy hour at the bar and had several things from the main menu. Everything was good! Some highlights: - veggie tempura was my favorite. Large portion, tasty, pretty and filling - truffle avocado was my second favorite. So balanced and flavorful - premium California is highly recommended and a generous portion to share - hearts of palm was very light and kind of like a salad. I enjoyed it but not certain I'd get it again - avocado roll was really good and a nice size for happy hour price - shishito peepers were not for me but I don't like them in general - edamame was great but typically hard to mess up - ice cream and sorbet selections are very unique and super flavorful. Glad we tried them Bar service was excellent. Happy hour is daily and worth a try. I know I'll be back.

Literally the best sushi I've had outside of Japan! So fresh and full of flavor. I went on a Sunday during lunch time and had one of their specials. I literally loved it! The decor and ambiance were lovely and staff were so kind. If you want to get your monies worth I highly recommend lunch time. Yet I'm due the evening is great for a good date night.

Azumi is new to the ROD and although it took them a very long time to open up, I think it was worth the wait. Situated right next to Loch Bar, Azumi brings a unique vibe to ROD, where you have more "upscale" restaurants like Steak 48 or Bari. My friend and I opted to check them out on a Monday afternoon for happy hour. Now, we were a bit confused because the night before, we checked the website and it said happy hour was 3-6pm, then the following day, it said 4-7pm. To be on the safe side, we went at 4:30pm. When we got there, we were greeted by two ladies at the host stand and made our way to the bar. There were two other patrons at the bar and 3 staff members behind the bar. We sat down, looked over the menu and noticed it also slightly differed from what we saw online. We brought it to the attention of the bartender because we just wanted to be clear on what constituted as happy hour. There were plenty of options to choose from at a decent price so we got the spicy edamame, crispy rice truffle avocado, chicken gyoza, sweet corn, avocado roll and Brussel sprouts leaves tempura. The food came quickly but the portions were small (particularly the crispy rice truffle avocado). I really liked the Brussel sprouts leaves and the spicy edamame. The avocado roll was fresh but I've had better. I also got a mocktail lychee martini so although it's not on the menu, they can make you one. Our bill came out to $68 so they definitely have one of the best happy hours in the area. We'll definitely make this our go to for happy hour as it's in the neighborhood and the staff was very friendly. The best part of Azumi is the outdoor patio. It's so beautiful and I can't wait for the fall/winter to dine out there.

The ambience is everything, but so is the food. It's a luxury experience that doesn't sacrifice on quality. Everything was full of flavor. We started with the charred avocado which was out of this world delicious! Then we had the rock shrimp tempura which was very good, but the breading was a bit heavy for tempura, and the yellowtail Serrano which we enjoyed. I then tried an assortment of nigiri, including one the waiter mentioned off the menu. I particularly loved that they put the fat content of the pieces on the menu. As someone who doesn't like fattier pieces I appreciating know what I could order that was lean instead of having to google. lol. We ended with the miso black cod, which was well prepared, but we were full at that point. They might be coming for my top sushi spot in Houston.

Great happy hour! Food, ambience and service are amazing! Basmah was the best waitress ...we will be back. Japan-Peruvian fusion...cannot get better. Great choice in Houston. MP

Food: The food is flavorful, delicious, and well seasoned. Service: The service was exceptional! The server, food runner, and manager kept checking on us to make sure everything was great. Ambiance: It's really nice! Great for groups, date night, or family dining. My son and I came and he gave Azumi 10 stars.

Visiting Houston to celebrate my mother in law's birthday and decided to have a beautiful dinner at Azumi. The location is prime, right in the heart of the River Oaks Galleria luxury mall. We had a reservation which made things go smooth for us. We were seated and immediately helped by the staff. All the staff was friendly and communicative . For example, we got some sushi for appetizers and the sushi came before our drinks so our server didn't fail to inform us that the bartender was backed up. Due to the fact that she communicated, we were not even bothered by it. Now let's talk about the drinks in question. We had a couple alcoholic drinks as well as the two non alcoholic drinks on the menu. The cucumber non alcoholic one was fantastic! The other one was missing something as it felt very dry. The alcoholic ones were good, no complaints there. As previously mentioned, we started with sushi as appetizers and we tried 3 of their rolls. We tried the San Roll, Tuna Tataki Roll and Spider Roll. The whole table collectively agreed that the Tuna Tataki Roll was the best. Flavor, consistency and presentation it was just the star roll for the table. I will return just for this roll single-handedly. Now for the mains: 1. My sister in law started with the Wagyu Yakisoba; noodles and meat, nothing to complain about but also nothing special. She wanted something classic and simple and that's exactly what the Yakisoba delivered. 2.My mother in law tried the giant prawn; Beautiful presentation. After the first bite she was hit by a multitude of flavors and aromas that took her by suprise in the best way. She said it tasted divine and the combinations of flavors are well thought and put together. 3. My father in law tried the branzino (no picture attached as that shot didn't come out properly) ; I recommended the branzino as you can never go wrong with it anywhere you go and he was so happy I did. Cooked to perfection with an amalgam of flavours and sauces that just took it to the next level. He was really impressed with the quality of the fish. 4. My partner had the lamb chops; Now most of the plates have a decent amount of food in them while the lamb chops just felt like an appetizer, not a main. For a big man, he basically inhaled the lamb chops before we even dug our forks into the rest. Wish there was at least 3 or 4 on the plate. Taste wise they were divine hence why we are asking for more lol. 5. Now last but not least, my plate was the Surf and Turf Cortado; Beautiful presentation with half a lobster and steak on the bottom. The lobster was just lobster but the steak stole the show for me. I shared a piece with my whole table and everyone agreed it's probably one of the best steak bites they've ever had. It was melting in my mouth and the sauce on the bottom just complemented both the lobster and the steak in a grand way. Collectively we all agreed that the spices and sauces are really what put Azumi on the Top 10 places we've eaten for the whole family. The chefs have found the best way to cook and complement fairly simple ingredients. In the end; my mother in law was also brought a birthday dessert which was so nice! Next time in Houston I will be back to indulge into that Tuna Tataki Roll.

So great the patio is a vibe. Everything waiter recommended was delicious. The salmon with truffle was to die for

Almost a five but the management was a five star class act for sure. Granted some of my party were tough customers with opinions and not used to the fact that Japanese restaurants tend to serve stuff when it's ready and not generally in any order. Oh well. Food was delicious. The sides and apps were decent size but mains were more "small plates" size. When some of our group wasn't happy, the manager worked super super hard to please and make things right and remained professional and smiling. Dessert on the house wasn't necessary but so delicious! The interior is absolutely lovely with comfortable seating. A tad dark but that's the norm I guess. The only think I'd change is the type of music they play would better enhance the interior if it was turned down just a tad...

The happy hour specials are my new go-to. The fish is great quality, our server gave wonderful recommendations, and the chairs are strangely some of the most comfortable chairs I have sat in at a restaurant. Recommend the daily nigiri and sitting out on the patio on a nice day!

Came for the Happy Hour and the service was top notch! Anna at the bar was so friendly and I could feel her positive energy. It's just what you need at the end of a hard week on a Friday night. All the food was delicious, that I was compelled to order a dish. Nothing big, since I already ate alot during HH. The Wagyu Fried rice was delicious. It was spicier than I expected since I don't really expect that in Japanese cuisine... but it was a pleasant surprise. The decor is beautiful, and the vibe is grown and sexy. Not pretentious however, which was really nice.

We went here for valentine's day and the restaurant was ok but our server was great. They had a set valentine's day menu that was $85 per person which seemed like a good deal. It came with an appetizer (that i didn't get a picture of), a selection of 5 pieces of sushi chosen by the chef, an entree (we chose the cod and the teriyaki steak), and desert. If we came back we would probs skip this and just do the sushi. The appetizers and the cod entree in particular were kind of bland and really the star of the show was the sushi. The food was really high quality, but I think bc of how many people were in there it took a while to get each of our meals out to us. Expect to spend quite a bit at the restaurant, most pieces of sushi sat at around 8-15 a piece. The ambiance of the restaurant was ok. I would have liked it more if they weren't playing very loud dj-esque house music during our meal which was imo a bad decision for a valentine's day dinner. Overall, Houston has so many better sushi restaurants that I don't think that this one is really a must.

I wish I took more photos we had so many different dishes and I would recommend them all! So very good. This place is pricey but they deliver on ambiance, flavor, quality of food and drink! So price is worth the dining experience as a whole!

Absolutely enjoyed our Valentine's dinner! First of all, our server was amazing. I forgot her name, I think it was Mo or Noelle. It was one of those, I remembered at the time but can't recount. Anyways she was absolutely fantastic, a great vibe and super friendly. She made great recommendations and helped our dining experience be a great one. All the food runners were also great and letting us know each items that were plates. One especially was also amazing, she was very friendly. All I remember was she had great red frames, not that it matters but in case this does end up being read in front of the team, I wanted to shout her out. Now for what ya'll are really wanting to know about. THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS! Everything we ordered tasted great and we would order again especially the Surf n Turf roll. The sushi chefs handled and cut it all well. You can tell by how they looked they had precision which is very important when it comes to this type of dining. Drinks were tasty, some were a little strong but for us that's how we like our drinks so no complains but for some that are a bit more sensitive, just a forewarning. Vibes and design of the restaurant was well done. I absolutely enjoyed the aesthetics in the restaurant. It was altogether cohesive with the plating of food, vibes and I can tell the type of atmosphere the owner was trying to deliver. It was sophisticated! The only thing I would note that was a bad experience was the hostess. I think they (probably the head hostess) could take note on delegation of responsibilities. They had two iPads and 3-4 other hostesses that night but only one person was checking people in, figuring out where to sit guests and taking guests information down. Which made waiting long (just to check-in) and eventually got crowded in the lobby since a ton of couples started lining up. They could have at least one of them start checking in other guests even if that means they tell us "I have you checked-in, please give us a moment as we check on your table." I totally understand the head hostess wants to be completely in charge so it won't create an issue when there are too many people start sitting and gets confusing. From my experience it tends to happen but would advise to trust your colleagues to help in some way instead of taking all the responsibilities. We didn't even get greeted until after we were already there for 10 minutes. Just remember the hostess is the first impression of the restaurant and can easily affect the experience of the guest. Fortunately, it didn't affect our experience since our server. other colleges and the food was five starts for us!

Since its opening Azumi had been on my list to visit. But I had waited for a special event, my birthday, to come by. So I made a reservation on open table and noted the special occasion on it. My first thought was how beautiful it was inside. I really think it was decorated well and created a great ambiance. Unlucky for me I was sat facing the bar. Regardless the start was great and throughout our waiter was very communicative and kind. We did end up having some type of mishap occur. As we were told it was a communication error between the kitchen and waitstaff. Two of our appetizers were not brought to us the entire meal despite us trying to check on them more than once. At the end of our meal we were able to receive one only. They had apparently run out of edamame and we did not get informed of this until the end. They were apologetic about the mishap and were kind enough to offer to remove the appetizers from the bill. My miso black cod was a bit behind schedule as well but I was kept well informed about it. As for the food! The sweet corn with shiso butter was delicious I was very pleased with it. It was seasoned well and a good size to split between two or three. The vegetable tempura batter was honestly below the standard I'd expect from a Japanese restaurant it had a very thin coat and wasn't as light in flavor as I'd hoped. The taste of oil was strong in the enoki. The mushroom was not softened at all and hard to bite off, and the asparagus slipped right out of the tempura. The unagi nigiri was delicious. I do not have a single critique. The rice was well seasoned and the sauce on the top was sweet and complimented the eel. The miso black cod was alright. I wouldn't say it was the best cod I've had. It had good flavor and was tender. I enjoyed it but I think for the size and flavor it should be listed at a lower price in my opinion. Although they did mention there was a long marination period for it. Lastly my drink, the Two Moons cocktail. I did ask for it without the cucumber ( I'm not sure in what form it came in or how it added to the drink). It tasted like nothing but alcohol. I do think the flavors in it are lighter flavors and make this a more difficult balance to accomplish. Regardless I was not a fan and my father as well tried it so that I could be sure it wasn't me. We looked at the dessert menu but chose not to get anything. Overall it's a fine place I don't have intense feelings towards it at all. I just don't feel the experience or food lived up to the price point and am not sure I'd return.

I am always up to try a new sushi restaurant and am so glad I tried Azumi! Overall, we had a great experience. The manager even stopped by after and offered us free dessert as it was our first time! Service was good, not exceptional. Sake and drink menu options were abundant but the white wine selection by the glass was limited. Some highlights that are a MUST to try: - Yellowtail & Serrano App - Spicy beef Tenderloin, every single piece melted in your mouth and was so tender - Sweet corn - don't miss this one. It was absolutely delightful! - Chutoro - like butter, so incredible - Chicken Fried rice - very robust with flavor and loved the egg on top! - Giant Prawn was.... so so...I loved the sweet potato mash with it but didn't feel like enough pieces of Prawn were in it to justify the price PASS: - Chutoro Tataki - IMO it had a very fishy taste, would not recommend this - Palm Hear Carpaccio - for the price of this dish I expected a lot more flavor

Stopped in for a new years eve dinner after visiting the iPIC and were pleasantly surprised. The service was friendly and the manager stopped by to check in as well. We tried a yellowtail serrano crudo, a couple of rolls and pieces, miso soup, and a beautiful unfiltered sake. All of these were great and would order again. We had hoped to try some less extravagant rolls but they were removed for new years. The restaurant is very pretty, very hip. Lots of young money customers. There was a live DJ spinning some great music, although a little loud. It's a little pricey but with the area, I feel like they could've charged more. We enjoyed our visit and would happily dine there again.

Came in with reservation on Friday night for date night. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Fairly knowledgeable about the menu and the concept behind the restaurant. Decor was a beautiful mix of modern decor and traditional Japanese decor. Not sure if it was where we were seated but the music was very loud to the point where it was difficult to hear our waitress if she was turned slightly in the other direction. We ordered the tuna platter, wagyu, uni, and Ikura, all nigiri, as well as the ceviche appetizer. Food was good quality, as expected given the price point. A good experience but nothing that wowed.

I'm so happy I came across this place in the River Oaks district. The food was absolutely divine & the decor is stunning. Our bartender/server Basma was so helpful with not only her recommendations but making sure we were okay the entire night. The Happy Hour is a MUST. So many delicious options for a great price. I'd recommend the Lychee Martini, the calamari and the spicy tuna crispy rice. For appetizers, the chicken dumplings are good and straight to the point. For an entree, the cod was probably one of the best i've had and the wagyu fried rice was chef's kiss. As for the sushi? I'd try the flaming king crab roll. Definitely would revisit and recommend.

I stopped for happy hour. The peppers were great. Wine was decent. Happy hour menu still too expensive. One single piece of sushi for $4. They brought out 3 gyozas for $8. No thanks. Too overpriced.

The service and ambiance of this restaurant was perfect. The inside of the restaurant open up to the patio which gives it a great cultural experience. There were lunch specials like the roll and nigiri which was about $32 - great price for the quality. Crispy Brussels sprouts, lamb chops, crispy tuna rice, hotate nigiri (tender), chutoro (great flavor), sake toro (tender), were all stars of the show! I highly recommend Azumi for a wonderful lunch or dinner experience!

I'm sure like many others, I have been waiting for a some time for Azumi to open! After some construction-related delays, I finally made it in! It was definitely worth the wait!! The ambience is inviting contemporary Japanese theming. The service was outstanding!! We had the please of being served by Fi who was very knowledgeable about the menu and off-menu items. He made excellent recommendations for drinks, rolls, and appetizers. Special thanks to Fi for making our first time in memorable! The food was absolutely delicious! As were the drinks! We had the privilege of speaking with the manager who ensured our experience was exceptional! We will be dining again here very soon !

Ana was fantastic the food was amazing the attitude to detail was spot on. Those's old fashions I had were perfect. Great vibe with a Dj that brought it !!!

We had a good sushi lunch at Azumi! It's an absolutely beautiful restaurant, and the sushi was good, though I wouldn't say it's anything super special/different with all of the great sushi options in Houston. I liked my spider roll and thought it was very fresh, and the service was great. An overall very good experience at Azumi.

The place is beautiful very clean, sushi bar, also bar the drinks were really good. We went for lunch got a skirt steak and sushi overall food was amazing!

I really enjoyed trying out Azumi. The restaurant is nicely decorated and they created a nice setup for the experience. Loved the artwork behind sushi chefs area. The service was great and the menu has a nice variety of unique dishes and sushi selection. The dishes are beautifully presented. The two highlights for me were the Yellowtail and Serrano crudo appetizer and the Azumi Royal. My friend and I both enjoyed our experience. The only thing I didn't like was how loud it was, but that's just me, perhaps others enjoy the loud atmosphere. It felt a bit busy for me but I suppose that's a good thing for the restaurant. Hope you give it a try if you are a sushi lover like myself.

This place was wonderful. Their menu had a variety of things to choose from. We started with rock shrimp and crispy rice w tuna, both were amazing + the chili crisp edamame! Some of the best Nigiri we've had around Houston (chutoro and sake toro). The Yakisoba with short rib was delicious but the king crab was not quite what we anticipated. Ambiance was inviting. Paired with the Joto Nigori, couldn't be better :) thank you Azumi for an incredible evening and Jimmie for taking such great care of us.

Incredible quality of food and service. Extensive and impressive sake list, fish is as fresh as I've ever experienced.

Visited for dinner, drinks & appetizers which were all very fresh and well prepared. The lychee martini was absolutely my favorite. There was a wait after our reserved arrival, but it was a busy Friday night. Recommended items: Spicy Edamame Spider Roll Gyoza Yakisoba Noodles

AZUMI was the spot for my son's birthday. He was blown away with the sushi!! Our server, Han, and the manager showed us exceptional service. The lighting was perfect. We had a GREAT dining experience

Went there for a family dinner for my wife's birthday. Great ambience and decor. Food was generally good with the scallop starters, freshwater eel sashimi and fried rice particular highlights. The cocktails didn't appeal to us. The service was on the slower side, though the staff was courteous and very helpful.

We sat at the bar and had not only amazing sushi and drinks but also top-notch service!

Wow. Delicious bites and even better service! Absolutely beautiful restaurant with great staff and wonderful food. I came by for happy hour and got the spicy tuna, calamari, salmon hand roll, veggie tempura, and of course a lychee martini. Must try spot for Japanese cuisine and will be back soon! (Ate the other stuff too quick so no pic)