Handies Douzo

"From the outside, what looks like a modest home with an adorable porch is actually Handies Douzo, a sushi restaurant that specializes in handrolls. The inside of Handies is entirely made up of a wraparound counter with chefs in the center wheeling and dealing out handrolls like cool sushi dealers. You should definitely get the buttery BGB salmon sake handroll or the refreshing crab handroll (or get a double hit of both). You can also order sake that comes in a cute juice box, in case you want to unlock your inner child while you’re eating thickly cut slices of hamachi. At Handies, there is a cap of 75 minutes per reservation, so swing by for a quick bite by yourself or with a pal. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"From the outside, what looks like a modest home with an adorable porch, is actually Handies Douzo, a sushi restaurant in The Heights that specializes in hand rolls. The inside of Handies is entirely made up of a wraparound counter with chefs in the center wheeling and dealing out hand rolls like cool sushi dealers. You should definitely get the buttery BGB salmon sake hand roll or the refreshing crab hand roll (or get a double hit of both). You can also order sake that comes in a cute juice box, in case you want to unlock your inner child while you’re eating thickly cut slices of hamachi. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"This Montrose mainstay is so serious about the quality of its hand rolls that it incorporates roasting boxes and dehumidifiers throughout the restaurant to keep the seaweed extra crispy. Sit at the 26-seat bar, where you’re bound to meet a friend while enjoying crudo and solid combinations like its BGB Sake — King salmon rolled with warm rice, or the spicy hotate hand roll, made with scallop and serrano. Visit the Heights location for a change of scenery but the same quirky decor that’s filled with various versions of its rubber duck mascot." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Housed in an old Heights bungalow, this unassuming, though incredibly popular hand roll bar fits in neatly with its eclectic surroundings. Helmed by lauded sushi chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee, the restaurant features a menu of chef-driven hand rolls and sashimi in an intimate setting. With only 26 seats situated around a sushi bar, plan your visit in advance, as reservations can be hard to come by." - Brittany Britto Garley

"In Houston’s hip and up-and-coming Heights neighborhood, adventurous diners can satisfy their sushi cravings at Handies Douzo, a hand-rolled sushi bar dreamed up by chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee. Dinner at Handies Douzo is an intimate affair. The 26 seats are arranged around the U-shaped sushi bar where patrons can watch their orders rolled in front of them and chat with the chefs while they’re at it. Expect classic hand roll offerings such as negitoro (which can be topped with caviar for a lavish touch) and scallops, plus seafood crudo plates delicately flavored with ponzu." - Mae Hamilton