Discover Haii Keii, Upper Kirby's neon-lit gem where Asian fusion meets craft cocktails, featuring a playful menu of sushi, steaks, and vibes that are off the charts.
"Haii Keii is now open in Upper Kirby. This Asian fusion restaurant features peking duck or otoro nigiri next to Japanese wagyu topped with truffle miso butter. You can have an ube espresso martini underneath an LED bonsai tree at the bar or in glowing red booths separated by velvet ropes." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"Haii Kaii in Upper Kirby could be the backdrop of a futuristic action movie. One where the villain is sitting in an almost-too-dark dining room while synthy house music plays in the background. Eating at the two-story Japanese fusion place feels a little sexy. Somewhere after lobster dumplings covered in heaps of butter, you realize Haii Kaii is more than lighting and cool projector images on the walls. It stays with you and leaves you excited to return, even just to have an ube espresso martini at the bar under the inverted bonsai tree." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"This new Asian diasporic restaurant in Upper Kirby first captivates with its neon-lit and bright decor, which includes the coolest, tiny booths with illuminated red roped walls and a screen installation with mysterious figures walking by. Then, it captures diners with its creative cocktails, tapas-style dishes, and sushi, all of which display the chef’s precision and forethought. Ube is big here — so expect to find this vibrant, sweet starch making its way to various plates and drinks, including the creamy ube espresso martini, the fried spheres of purple sweet potato that are covered in an apple vinegar glaze with a dash of creme fraiche, and even the standout 48-hour braised short rib dish, which features sweet potato puree and a garnish of truffle and sweet potato chips. Whatever you do — splurge and order the Murakami. This $50 sushi roll comes packed with king crab, and is topped with seared A5, Kaluga caviar, and gold leaf. The accompanying melting crab butter candle is a mind-blowing touch that adds tons of flavor to every bite." - Brittany Britto Garley
"This new neon-lit, Houston dining destination is also a perfect stop for a cocktail or two. With an emphasis on Asian-diasporic flavors, and more specifically Japanese cuisine, Haii Keii offers fun drinks to pair with its sushi and innovative dishes, including a creamy ube espresso martini, its Spring in Nagano, a lychee martini with cherry blossom, and a wide selection of sake and Japanese whisky. For those not drinking, Haii Keii offers a variety of sodas and an endearing non-alcoholic lychee Champagne, made with pear" - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley
"Haii Keii is now open in Upper Kirby. This Asian fusion restaurant features peking duck or otoro nigiri next to Japanese wagyu topped with truffle miso butter. You can have an ube espresso martini underneath an LED bonsai tree at the bar or in glowing red booths separated by velvet ropes. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Gianni Greene
