Hidden Omakase
Japanese restaurant · Galleria
5353 W Alabama St #102, Houston, TX 77056
Highlights
Intimate omakase with fusion flavors, Michelin-recommended.
Intimate omakase with fusion flavors, Michelin-recommended.
"A Michelin-recommended, 18-seat omakase in Houston run by chef Marcos Juarez that emphasizes structure, teamwork, and consistency: dinners are divided into three sections and executed with two other sushi chefs to ensure every guest gets a star experience. The shy chef relies on a rehearsed opening spiel to gain control of service, and the team collaborates on both menu and playlist—favoring artists they listen to while prepping to create an intentional soundtrack for the meal." - Erin Russell
"A Michelin-recommended omakase that transforms the dining room into a culinary stage, where executive chef Marcos Juarez will break down a 200-pound whole tuna and present a 15-course, nose-to-tail tasting. The event includes a Domus caviar cart (Kaluga Gold, Osetra Royal, Beluga Hybrid), live-oyster shucking, vodka tastings, and an open selection of sake, cocktails, champagne, and wine included in the price; seating is scheduled for May 19 with service times at 6:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and the ticket price is $325 per person." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Described as a Michelin-recommended omakase that wraps in some of Houston’s favorite cuisines, offering a sushi omakase experience informed by local culinary influences." - Brittany Britto Garley
"This 18-seat, Michelin-recommended restaurant delivers one of the most exciting and theatrical omakases in town that shirks tradition and fully embraces the naturally born fusions that Houston is known for. Chef Marcos Juarez approaches each dish more like a cook than a sushi chef, fusing together some of the best cuts of fresh fish and seafood with Vietnamese, Thai, Mexican, and soul food flavors. With 16 courses, priced at $225 per person, diners experience fun preparations of Japanese sea bream, horsehair crab, and white King salmon, and can witness fire set to fatty slabs of tuna bacon, making for extra-rich bites of nigiri. Best of all, the staff brandishes the full catches featured in each dish, giving diners a thrilling visual of creatures they might not have seen before. Dessert showcases some of the more unconventional flavors from Sweet Bribery Creamery, including king cake, jalapeno cornbread, and eggnog. Diners can also opt for the more casual, first-come, first-served lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which serves a variety of sashimi, nigiri, and dishes like A5 hand rolls with shishito chimichurri. Vibe check: This trendy spot attracts diners of all kinds, for all sorts of occasions, including date nights or a pre-game dinner. Expect a great playlist, champagne toasts throughout the night, to cement the experience, a special gift bag with a signature chopstick holder, a copy of the night’s menu, and a Polaroid of you and your guests from the night." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Tucked away in a Galleria office building with a mock entrance mimicking a comic book store, Hidden Omakase showcases nigiri and other innovative dishes with seasonal ingredients prepared by its newest chef Marcos Juarez. The 18-person chef’s counter is an intimate and interactive experience; with just two seatings a night, reservations can be hard to secure but are well worth the effort ($225). When pressed for time, head to Norigami’s sister restaurant Sushi by Hidden in Rice Village. This speedy omakase restaurant delivers a lineup of 12 sushi dishes in 30 minutes for $60 for lunch and $75 for dinner." - Brittany Britto Garley
