Hidden Omakase
Japanese restaurant · Galleria
5353 W Alabama St #102, Houston, TX 77056
Highlights
Innovative Japanese omakase with fusion flavors and intimate setting
Innovative Japanese omakase with fusion flavors and intimate setting
"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
"Hidden Omakase is the only sushi restaurant in Texas to receive a Michelin recommendation during the inaugural Michelin Guide Ceremony in Texas." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Michelin also designated seven Houston restaurants as “recommended,” including Hidden Omakase." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Hidden Omakase is yet again shaking things up at one of Houston’s most exciting omakase experiences. The sushi restaurant announced that Chef Marcos Juarez, who joined the venture in late 2022, will lead the team as executive chef, and will oversee the restaurant’s menu. Hidden Omakase is part of an impressive group of omakase spots in town, and is known for inventive plates, like its bluefin tuna sashimi, which includes corn coconut curry, roasted corn, and candied jalapeño." - Kayla Stewart
