Oheya Houston

My husband and I had a fantastic dining experience at Oheya (part of Uchi). This is the only location in Texas so we were very excited to try! Our 15-course omakase was very intimate, set in a private room behind Uchi. There were two other couples here with us so we all had some nice conversation! The server helping was very attentive and friendly. We were helped with sparkling water and wine throughout the dinner and she always made sure we were well taken care of. The chefs were all knowledgeable and so good at what they do. We enjoyed asking them many questions about their work and about the dishes that they've prepared! It was so cool seeing the behind the scenes of each dish and the types of fish used. We even saw a giant octopus! Everything truly tasted amazing — my favorite items from this particular month’s menu being the ika tartare, kasugodai with mint oil, bluefins, and the ginger ice cream. Literally need to know how they made that ice cream dessert!

Came to this from out of town and first time having omakase. It was quite an experience that’s worth the price. Service was amazing as the staff took time to introduce the food and honestly they are really happy to serve you and chat about anything. Each sushi and dish is a delicious explosion of flavor and my brain was trying to process everything with everything that is going on. Quality and flavor is amazing. Definitely recommend it!

Oheya is an omakase style restaurant that just excels in both quality and overall experience! As soon as you walk in, it's like you're instantly transported to Japan. The environment is beautiful, employees are tentative, and friendly. The menu is always evolving every 2 months. So there's no reason to not stop in and experience something new on each visit. I've included a picture of the current menu for Nov '24. While the menu is in order of the photos uploaded. The chef's were kind enough to include some specials for us. So there's a few that aren't on the menu. Watch a few of the videos to see the precision and detail that is taken on each serving. "We" personally loved this experience mainly because the attentiveness of the chefs that was direct at us as a group. It gave us a sense of focused attentiveness when enjoying the over all experience. Loved how each group had different start / end times, so everyone received the same attention to detail. Oheya is at the top of their game and number 1 in our book. We can't wait to return to try more. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Leave a comment on your favorites! Until next time.

Very small but still a great atmosphere. Food is exceptional and service is outstanding. It’s Uchi but a more intimate level and with a focus on nigiri. Excellent dishes and would highly recommend.

Went for Valentine’s Day prefixed menu. Both the food and drinks were delicious. Service was great and attentive. The only and probably biggest negative was that I found a bone in my sushi. I’ve eaten a lot of sushi and omakases, and for paying +$200 for this meal, I would’ve never expected a bone in my sushi. I brought it up to the staff and they took it away, but nothing was done to rectify the situation.

Very intimate dinning experience, service was good, presentations were also good. Wine pairings was ok to me but if you are expecting more authentic Japanese style pairings this won’t be it. And one thing bothers me is there’s always a layer of coarse salt between fish and rice which almost prevents you to taste the sweetness of the fish and rice plus it messes up the smooth texture. Not sure if it’s a “signature” here but with all other great spices and unique flavored dressing this layer of salt is just too noticeable in a confusing way.

This omakase, seating 12, offered an amazing experience. The chefs and servers were knowledgeable, friendly, and created a fun dining atmosphere. The food was meticulously prepared with great attention to detail. Expect to pay at least $200 per person, plus an additional $100 for wine or sake pairing. It’s not an everyday dining spot, but perfect for a special occasion. The menu, curated by one of the 12 chefs from Uchi restaurants, changes every two months (if I recalled correctly).

hands down, the best meal i've ever had in my life. i give them an 11 out of 10 and will be back again! justin, kai, asha, and michaela were amazing! ...they were out of this world. 👽😍 the food blew our minds; every dish was thoughtfully executed with so much detail and intricate ingredients that i've never had at any other restaurant (including Uchi). the service was fun, welcoming, and professional compared to other omakase experiences. the atmosphere was intimate, hip, and such a vibe.. great place to make new friends with other patrons and great conversations all around. i loved it.. one of the best nights that i'll never forget.

A night I won't soon forget. The food was beyond delicious and the staff was very attentive to myself and my boyfriend. It was his birthday and we chose to go out to try a new experience we'd both never tried. It was a calm and relaxing environment. The chefs took their time with the food, explaining interesting facts about each bite, and even making casual conversation. By the end, we felt like we were on a cloud and enjoyed ourselves greatly. I have to invite more friends and family to this kind of thing. I'm sure they would all enjoy it. If you're a fan of sushi and want to try something new, give this place a try. Drinks were 10/10 as well. All around we had a good time.

Came back to Oheya two years later (I had gone the first month it opened in 2023) and was unfortunately a bit dissapointed. When Oheya opened, it was a luxury omakase experience where a chef from a different Uchi restaurant would come curate a menu. Everyone was seated at once and served simultaneously. They have since apparently abandoned the guest chef concept (there was not a guest chef when we went). However, on their website, it still says, "Our menu is updated bi‑monthly and created in collaboration with a featured chef from one of our twelve Uchi Restaurants locations." The price is a lot lower than I remember when they had the guest chef, but the experience is worse. The 15 piece for $120 is a steal, just not what I thought I was getting. Also, them donating to Kerr County is amazing! Just wish they had updated the website because I was looking for the special meal I once had for a special occasion and which it wasn't quite that anymore!

It saddens me to write this review. I am a diehard Uchi fan. I have been coming to their Houston for years and previous enjoyed their Austin location. I even enjoy both Uchiko locations. However, I was not impressed with their separate Oheya omakase. First off, it's a bit weird, not much signage outside so we ended up entering through the main door and crossing back over. We booked the 5 pm on a Saturday and we were the only ones to dine. That in itself was a bit sad to see. But I've been to other omakases where it's just us and you end up getting a good experience with the chefs. Nope. They were very quiet and got very little Info about the dishes we were having the presentation on most of the dishes were lacking as well. I've gotten more explanations from my server at the normal Uchi. There was only one of three that even said anything to us. The one waitress was very good with clearing plates. It was $120?/pp for 12 pieces? It wasn't super high but not a single dish was impressive and the dessert was down right bad. I would stick to normal uchi moving forward.

This was an extravagant, yet demure, birthday celebration for myself (and 5 friends) and it was worth every penny. I did a deep dive on all the Houston omakase experiences and I decided (based off of the reviews of others) on Oheya because of the multiple mentions of the variety of dishes and atmosphere. The pace was perfect, the wine pairing excellent, and the waiters made my birthday feel special. Thank you, Oheya, for the meal, the birthday digestif, and the chocolates! It was a very good experience for those of us who can only treat ourselves like this on special occasions.

I was excited to hear about Oheya as Uchi is one of my favorite restaurants in all of Houston. You get a more traditional omakase experience here with a dedicated private room that seats maybe 12 people. Apart from the setting though, I did not find the taste of food a step up from what you would get at Uchi/Uchiko. Unfortunately, you are paying for the experience and not necessarily for better taste in my opinion here. Menu rotates monthly, but I feel I got a good representative menu my go around. $175 per person but they'll charge ya $8/$10 for still/sparkling water so really 185 a person if you don't order a real drink. I think you have better options for Omakase in Houston for similar taste. We did go to the Velvet taco across the street to top-off since we came in hungry Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? No, would stick to Uchi or another place for Omakase Would I Return? No Ambiance- 8/10 Food Taste- 8/10 Service- 10/10 Value- 5/10

Had the most amazing dining experience at Oheya. Our 15-course omakase was very intimate, set in a private room behind Uchi. We were with two other couples. The server was great and super nice. We were helped with sparkling water and wine throughout the dinner. The chefs showing us the courses were all super knowledgeable and easy to talk to! We enjoyed asking them many questions about their work as a chef and about the dishes that they've prepared. It was so cool seeing the behind the scenes and the types of fish used to make each dish! We even saw a giant octopus! Everything tasted incredible. My favorite items that we tried from the night were the ika tartare, kasugodai with mint oil, bluefins, and the ginger ice cream. I would have that ginger ice cream in bulk if I could!

Came here for my birthday and these dishes did not disappoint. Majority were absolutely delicious. My absolute favorite piece of the night was the crab handroll with the butter dipping sauce. Scrumptious. I also really enjoyed the vichyssoise. It was so refreshing. Kind of like eating a savory snowcone if that make sense. And the masu dish the sauce they had on it was *chef's kiss*. I was this close to licking my plate in order to get all of the sauce. It was a fun night thanks to staff too. They were fun and easy to talk to and you could tell they enjoyed their jobs. Theyre connected to uchi but somewhat different and I told them I loved the fried milk at uchi and they were kind enough to give me a tub to go as a birthday present. P.S. There's no wrong place to sit. Everywhere has a great view of the chefs cooking.

A subset of the uchi franchise, this omakase spot was a Valentine's Day dinner of mine. Between the major Texas cities, I have tried the majority of omakase spots to differentiate which I would determine is the most worth-it restaurant for a special occasion. This place was nice, better than the bustling and loud Uchi, but I didn't feel like it was any bit more creative, exciting, or filling. You get the typical fish, carpaccio, soup, etc. dressed in whichever ingredient, concoction, or companion food for their idea of the menu. I enjoyed the focus on citrus during the winter months. But I found it all to be pretty much the same experience as most omakase places in Houston. There was no explosion of flavor, interesting combination, or a fish that exceeded all other fish quality in the area. The menu was a bit short, the stories or explanation of the origins either weren't there or quite basic and generic.... It just didn't feel unique or personal. Many other places are surprising me in ways I didn't think could with the same fish, but this place seemed to be doing the same story beats as other (even cheaper) places. However, the service of the FOH was always prompt and kind. Zero complaints there. Somehow the standout was..... the PB&J?! It wasn't loved by my partner but I actually found it to be the one dish to actually break the barriers of what you'd expect. I'm glad it was the end because it made my impression of the meal that much better. But I'm a little distracted that a non-fish option was the best part. Overall, it's a standard and basic and even a bit short of an omakase with a great dessert. You can find better omakase for the same price but longer and more creative in the same city.

Intimate. Complex. Delicious. The experience at Oheya was flawless, I don't think anything could have been done better. The pacing of the dishes and order they provided them in was perfect. The fish quality was really good, and the citrus focused menu was so fun to experience, and added to the complex flavors they presented. The staff are passionate and very well informed about the food. I would love to come back and experience their changing menu!

I went to obeys for an early valentine's. The omakase experience is probably one of the worse omekase experiences I've had. I've been to a few in nyc, LA, and Tokyo. Usually the chef does a little bit of chit chatting with you as you sit at the sushi bar and talks about the dish he is serving. The Oheya chef that I had did not say anything except here is your food. The other chef seemed to have more to say than ours. The value of the food was okay. I also had the grilled king salmon and it was just meh. The dessert was meh also the mochi taco shell was dry and grainy and obviously not a good idea...not like the mochi ice cream ball that you get

Would give it 3.5 stars if I could. Great service and loved the concept of the "built in freebies outside of the menu for a chance for some special exclusive bites". We had two freebies and a complimentary champagne! The food was decent. Fun concepts and good quality fish and meat. Plating was also beautiful as you can see from the pictures. And all the dishes are exclusive to Oheya - you can't order it in their normal restaurant. I would say the space was intimate as there was only a specific amount of seats (normally 12 but we had 8) around a counter in a separate back part of the restaurant. But, they still played pop music so it was a chill atmosphere. It's a good balance as a starting point to get your feet wet for high end meals. Fancy without being overly classy and you can feel okay being in business casual. That being said, for the price point, the service felt a bit rushed and I wish there was more time in between each bite for even more information on the dish like where things were sourced or what inspired the dish. And also time for questions with more initiated conversations between the guests and the chefs. I felt like I had to chug down the my $9 bottle of Pellegrino water at the end as the meal was done so quickly. A few tweaks and this place would be a solid 4 stars! It's hard because I've been to some really nice and pricey places in the past few years - including other omakases. And having those experiences definitely makes me a pickier judge. The $$$ price of restaurants should go into the quality and creativity of the dishes, but the experience of eating it and dining/learning is also really important for me. Overall a good experience, but not better than average at its price point ($400-500 for 2). I would suggest for people to come give this place a try, especially if you've never had omakase before. It's still a fun experience and they change out their menu every two months so there are always new dishes. Go for a celebratory or anniversary dinner and taste some new flavors and fusions o! We parked across the street at the Montrose collective's parking garage. Paid about $7 for 2 hours. Or you can go with valet and the restaurant validates a portion of it.

Wow! UchiBa did a takeover on a weeknight and we decided to go for our anniversary celebration. It was a very fun and intimate experience. We loved being in such a small setting. The attention from the chefs was really special. The waiter was very professional and kept our area tidy. This was our first ever omakase experience and we greatly enjoyed it. The cocktails were outstanding. I am in love with the old hickory(a play on an old fashioned) that I got. Every single dish was made with such care and attention and each bite left you wanting more. Exceptional!

The entire experience and food were just outstanding. The ishidai (4th pic) is some of the absolute best sushi I've ever put in my mouth. You could tell the passion and thought that went into each item. The menu was creative, flavors and textures delicious, and it was so cool to see the masters at their craft and be able to ask questions. They were gracious hosts and enthusiastic to share. I left full and happy. The intimidate setting (only 12 seats) is really wonderful, and I can't wait to come back and explore the next menu. The complimentary glass of bubbles at the beginning was a delightful touch and they added in 2 complimentary tastings. I left full and happy. It's $175/pp + drinks (water is $9 or they have a sake or wine pairing for $75), but they sometimes have soft opening deals for their new menus if you can snag a spot. Even at full price, it's an incredible value.

My husband & I went for date night on Saturday at Oheya and loved it! We picked the 15 course option (they also have a 20 course) and everything was absolutely delicious. It was quite filling but we both still ordered one more nigiri & roll to top us off. The pistachio cake dessert was amazing and the two cocktails we tried were really good! The chefs were great to talk to and space was intimate and aesthetically pleasing! We've tried one other omakase in Houston and I prefer Oheya! I would definitely go back again! 10/10

We went for the 15 course Omakase here at Oheya for $175 per person. The entire meal experience was a little bit off for us. The main chef predominantly focused on a group of four people in the middle of the table. Never interacted with us, not even to ask us how we are doing. No small chitchat or Important update like why we started dinner course LATE. We largely felt neglected in the corner. The food can only be explained with one word: SALTY. Each plate was heavily salted even the dessert was too salty. Which take away from a lot of the other aspect of the plate, maybe consider adding some more sweet, umami, spicy savory component. We been to arguably the other top 2 omakase restaurants here in Houston and our experience was not like this at all. And this by far was the worst experience. From the picture, there were additional filler dishes like roasted asparagus, soft tofu, bread/cheese bite. That should not have been included in a seafood Omakase experience. Fish selections were good but not enough. Duck choice was different and the A5 was decent. Overall 2/5 bc of the taste and lack of "bang for your buck" factor. Plus talk to your other customers. Not neglect them.

Small hidden gem connected to Uchi, my favorite place-omakase and it was delicious- menus change every quarter so looking forward to returning in April. Guest chefs make it different and fun!

Going to an omakase has been on my bucket list for a while now and Oheya was a great first experience. It's owned by the Uchi franchise and is actually connected to the Uchi. The entrance is located on Grant Street. Valet parking is available or you can also self park in the parking garage at the Montrose Collective. The experience is very intimate with only about 12 seats per service. This allowed us to chat with the sushi chefs and learn more about the courses we were about to eat. You're immediately greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. The entire service felt very personalized and special. They took very good of my friend whose birthday we were celebrating. We had a good variety of courses, from crudo to nigiri. Some of my favorites from the night were the smoked trout belly, scallop, and sake confit. What was supposed to be a 15-course omakase turned out to be 17 courses. The head chef treated us to tamago which had the consistency of castella cake. It was slightly sweet and very fluffy. We also had miso soup as the last course before dessert. The broth was made using the fish bones from our omakase so nothing went to waste. They rotate their menu every few months so you'll have an entirely different experience if you dine again. As with most omakase experiences, it's on the pricier side but worth treating yourself to if you're a huge fan of sushi. Definitely check out Oheya for a wonderful and authentic omakase!

Tried Oheya for the later seating (7:45p) on a Tuesday evening with Kai (the most fun, engaging and entertaining chef!). The spot is located just behind the Uchi restaurant, and is a beautiful, quaint and natural space. The bar top is the only seating available, and while there are only 12 seats at each sitting, there were only 5 seats occupied for the dinner. The omakase is the only option for dinner, although dietary requests are allowed and there's an option for a sake or wine pairing as well as a drink menu to order from. I selected the wine pairing. Overall, the food is fresh and fantastic - exactly the quality you'd expect from a high-end side of Uchi. The chef and small-nature of the space are extremely welcoming and allow for great conversation between the patrons and staff. All staff members are extremely attentive. Overall, the $280 bill for the food and wine pairing ($75 add on) was slightly high but for the quality, service and couple of free add-ons (extra "welcome drink" and able to re-order one favorite sushi dish) it was worth the experience. Will not be frequenting the establishment, but plan to return for a special occasion!

Had a nice evening omakase experience. Good dishes, and well presented. A good variety of sushi as well as cooked items. Was hoping for a few more raw items, but still had an enjoyable experience.

New omakase concept by Uchi, did not disappoint! My wife and I celebrated our anniversary here and everything was excellent. They have a rotating menu with guest chefs flying in from around the country, we were fortunate enough to be one of the first ones to try their "Summer" menu and everything was delicious! Food: all the dishes were packed with flavor, it's def fusion cuisine as they've incorporated a lot of techniques from around the world into their cooking. All the ingredients were top notch and very fresh, I loved how interactive the meal was as they would tell us a story about each of the dishes. Service: got off to a bit of a slow start since we had to wait a bit to be served, but overall it was great! There were only about 10 ppl total so the servers came by to check up on us often to make sure we were taken care of. Ambiance: everything is new since they just opened about a month ago - loved being able to see the foods being made in the open kitchen. We were very satisfied after our meal, overall a great experience!

Went back for a second time and was great as always! Their menu rotates every couple months so will be back soon! Definitely one of the best omakases in town. Would love to see more affordable drink options though.

Dropped in for a Friday dinner to check out a different part of the Uchi family. The space is set in the back of the Uchi in Houston with a separate courtyard (I used this term loosely since it was really just a space between the two halves of the building) entrance. Seats 12 and serviced by two host/hostesses and the chef's behind the bar. The menu rotates on a two month basis and is curated by one of the chef's in the Uchi family. For our tasting it was a chef out of Denver with a Peruvian heritage so there was a nod to that in some of the dishes. Service was great (but it always is since they do a great job of training up staff). The was coursed out well and the pace was good as well. Definitely enough food to be satiated without feeling overly full. For the pricing, it's pretty good bang for the buck.

Stay on top of when these reservations open and snag em quick! It's a quaint 12 seat intimate dining area. Be warned- it's quite frigid in there. I feel like I've been so underwhelmed by tasting menus and omakase' s in Houston lately, but this one finally proved otherwise! I came away very happy with my tastebuds remembering and wanting more. Loved the progression of this menu and the flavours of every bite. They plan on cycling menus every 2 months. Service was great, friendly chefs! There is complimentary valet with validation.

Everything was superb. The chefs made sure to set a good environment. The service was so great. Every single course was delicious. I did not do the wine tasting but m friend I was with did, and she thoroughly enjoyed every one and she said they really complimented the courses.

Wow each bite was delicious - this is up there with the best omakase in Houston. Definitely one of the best - great service and inventive flavors. For $175 a person I don't know that we'll be back soon but certainly will for special occasions. This place is located inside of Uchi. Small sushi bar experience, something like 17 bites all together. I was fine but my husband left still a little hungry! I think it's an appropriate amount of food. Grab a burger after if you have to. I will say for an equivalent but cheaper experience, try Sushi by Hidden. Flavors are just as great but you're in and out for $65! I wish more places would do a quick omakase offering instead of these 2-3 hour experiences. I've got kids at home! Ambiance is relaxed and cozy.

A nice experience at Oheya! Not my favorite sushi though, unfortunately. For the price point, it's not the worst. $175 pp. I came hungry and left satisfied, but definitely not stuffed. I thought out of the 16/17ish plates served, only maybe 4 blew my mind. At least half of the sushi pieces were underwhelming and lacked flavor. They used sprinklings of special salt to enrich the flavor and it still barely helped in my opinion. The staff is extremely professional and have refined their craft. Bravo to them for execution, plating, explaining, etc. The room is clean, upscale and exudes simple sophistication, and is roomy enough to seat everyone without feeling claustrophobic. I'd much rather spend $175 at Uchi!

We had a fantastic dinner at Oheya, which is Uchi's omakase experience, 12-seat, intimate restaurant. I won't go into details of the food because the menu rotates, but it was all delightful. It was a 15-course (plus two off-menu bonus courses) small-bites tasting menu, with a good amount of sushi and also some hot or non-sushi dishes. We opted for the wine pairing with dinner, and it was fantastic (and generous pours), though note they have by-the-glass and bottle drink options as well and also a sake pairing option. Service was attentive and very personal--all 12 attendees sit at the sushi counter, and you get to talk with the chefs behind the counter--they genuinely seemed to want to ensure we enjoyed the food. The two front-staff helping with the drinks, bills, etc. were also great. Just know that it's pretty $$$ pricey: dinner is $175/person, plus tax and tip, plus the $75/person optional wine pairing.

Went here on a Friday for the 6 pm sitting. My friend & I were celebrating our 40th birthdays & they had personalized name cards on our plates with Happy 40th written on them. Very cute. There are only 12 seats in a very intimate setting, a "chef's table" format, where you can see them doing a bit of the prep & putting final touches on the dishes. It's a 15 course omakase (tasting menu) for $175 with an optional sake or wine pairing for an additional $75. After tax & tip you're looking at over $300 per person, but this is normal for this type of experience. It's definitely a special experience & a lot of fun! Great for a special occasion.

Without a doubt, one of the best experiences of 2024. The lobster, duck breast, and all Nagiris were to die for! Loved the experience and ambiance

The service and overview experience was great. I have been tons of Omakase places several cities and countries. I was super excited to try here. However, this was the first place to put a pieces of salt on top of rice before sushi fish. It tastes too salty for me. Also, if you expect the typical omakase with nigiris, this is not an authentic omakase place.

This was my second time at Oheya. The first time, years ago, was fine, a little rushed. This time was much better. The pace was perfect. We ordered the 20 course tasting for our party of 4, and I can say every single dish was extremely tasty, many were innovative and complex. I think the menu could have offered more crudo dishes, since Uchi excels at these. I had hoped we would get Uchiko Austin's chef as the guest chef, since we went in early January (their website said he'd be there through December but hadn't updated the January slot yet so I thought there was a chance) but we were served by a young chef by the name of Justin who expertly prepared every dish, and was entertaining to boot. I was pleasantly surprised they offered cocktails and wine this time (last time it was only sake) and the shoga was delicious. The price point had also dropped significantly, which I hope isn't an indication they're having issues filling seats. I think it's actually less expensive than the Uchi omakase now. We liked the bar arrangement, and the way it made it easy to conserve with each other and the chef. The decor is understated and elegant. Great for date night or dinner with friends.

Oheya! Hidden within already epic Uchi is an exclusive (just 12 seats) Omakase experience called Oheya. Service was excellent, and we enjoyed the tasting experience. As for the food, those 17 dishes looked deceivingly small, but the meal packed a punch on flavors, and we were absolutely stuffed. To be honest, out of the 17 unique offerings, just 4 blew me away, which was a tad disappointing. We were pleasantly surprised at the cost - just $175 per person plus drinks (we each spent $250.) We both expected it to be more expensive. Overall, I'm glad my foodie friend and I tried it, and we *might* be back when the menu changes. We definitely agreed we'll stick to "normal" Uchi for our house faves for now :)

Hands down to the staff for a five star service, it was excellent. The intimate concept can really appreciated specially on a busy weekend night. Needs improvement on ingridient quality, specially on the sushi pieces. Though the fusion of flavors was amazing, the taste of the fish was dead or missing. Concept needs to improve - need to provide towellete for your fingers and offer pickled ginger to cleanse the pallette in between pieces.

Great addition to the Hai Hospitality portfolio! Went during their April 2023 menu and had an overall great experience. Overall - 4.8/5 Fish quality - 4.8/5 Variety - 4.5/5 Wine pairing - 3.5/5 - I've had better pairings at different establishments but this one was still pretty good Ambiance - 5/5 - the attached building next to uchi that used to be Southside Espresso Service 5/5 - wait staff was very attentive and the chefs had a great rapport with everyone in side. When you arrive, you and your guest can find your names on an envelope at your seat which has the menu inside

I had the luxury of celebrating our anniversary at Oheya. The hubby had gone months prior and had the menu that was prepared by the Uchi Miami chef. Since he raved, we decided on Oheya for the Houston chef's (Stephen Conklin) menu. There were high expectations going into dinner, from decor, service, flavor, creativity, beverage pairings, well, because it's an extension of Uchi. This 12-seat restaurant will become a darling of the Houston omakase scene. The decor is minimalist yet warm, standard Uchi decor. We were the first to arrive (10-12 minutes early) and was greeted by an upbeat hostess and was immediately given a glass of apertif/Rose by the waitress. From the get go, service was on point. The constant refill of water, to getting the wine out immediately after my order, it continued on throughout and even at the very end. We were gifted a box of sweets reading, "Happy Anniversary." A small, kind, thoughtful offering for guests that were there celebrating their special occasion. On to the food, I thought we were given a lot of variety - from light fares (nigiris), grilled items, as well as simmered items, saltiness in some items, savory flavors in others, sweetness in most, but overall it felt like I got to experiment with all the flavors, and each dish was unique to its taste. No one dish was the same as far as redundancy in flavors. There was a dish I didn't care for upon seeing it on the menu. Monkfish - I'm not the biggest fan, and honestly don't care that it's trending now. It's still a garbage fish to me. However, Oheya prepared it in a way I never had. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it for the monkfish was slightly grilled and bacon wrapped!! I think Oheya might be onto the cruddiness of monkfish!! There were two off-menu items - the first was a mushroom-centric buckwheat amuse bouche that was heavenly!! It definitely ramped up my expectations!! The other was served as a nigiri but was basically table scraps, but was good. Ha! Props to the team for not wasting parts of a good fish!! The experience was pleasant as we engaged with the chefs and other guests. No ego, no pretentiousness, just a crew with foodies in mind.

Absolutely phenomenal omikase! Yelp doesn't allow more than 10 photos so I tried to include my favorites. But honestly there was not one single course that I did not love. We did the sake pairing which was great but there is also a wine pairing if your prefer. Service was amazing and the chefs were very interactive with all of us. We'll definitely be back!

The room is very pretty, but to me there were too many dishes that did not feel like they fit the theme of the meal. I go to omakase for sushi focused dishes, this had risotto, gnocchi, and another pasta dish- just not enough raw fish for my liking. The service was also lacking the attention to detail I would expect from such a small seating.

All hail Oheya! Facebook was smart enough to target me regarding the opening of this new restaurant by Uchi. I was quick to book a reservation, but apparently not quick enough. My preferred time of 8:30 was taken but I was still able to snag a 6 PM spot on a Saturday night. Our reservation date arrived, and I was able to enjoy my birthday at Oheya. This intimate 12 seat restaurant is located right behind Uchi at the former Southside Espresso. We arrived about 5 minutes late and walked in knowing exactly which 2 seats were ours as they had written our names on the menu. We were greeted with a welcome, complimentary cocktail. It was refreshing, and while I was hoping to order another, I was informed this was the only cocktail of the night and it couldn't be ordered. The options left were either wine or sake. I was a little disappointed but the following day, I woke up and understood. Instead of trying to craft perfect cocktails, Oheya is bringing the focus to food and rightfully so. You can order wine or sake by the glass or opt for their wine and sake pairings. Anyways, back to the food. I was prepared to enjoy some of my favorite Uchi dishes (foie gras nigiri anyone?) as part of an omakase experience. After all this is an Uchi-sister restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised. Not a single dish (not even the complimentary cocktail) could be ordered at Uchi or Uchiko. I got to enjoy some fish that I had never had before. Look up the ishidai fish--have you ever had ishidai nigiri before? It was delicious. One of my favorite pieces was the snow crab nigiri with kimchi relish and corn. I will admit I'm not a big fan of kimchi as the flavor is a little strong for me at times; so to say this was a favorite of mine came at a huge surprise to me. The A5 wagyu nigiri was obviously top notch. A couple pieces of sushi featured chili crisps which I really appreciated as it added another texture to the meal and a little bit of spice. The chanwamushi dish is probably my favorite chanwamushi to date. The brown butter gave it this slightly sweet flavor. I was blown away by the pre-dessert, off-menu dish. It was a sweet bread paired with foie gras and it was everything I could have wanted in a dessert or dish for that matter. Service was outstanding and the chefs here converse with you throughout the night and really make you feel welcome. They wished me a happy birthday a few times and gave me a box of chocolates at the conclusion of our meal. This was a 15 course meal but after the 3rd course I was already asking how I could book our next meal. Reservations open on the 15th of each month for the following month, and you have to be fast! They book within 24 hours. Can't wait to come back!

The food was wonderful and the service was on point. Our reservation time was at 8:30 and they welcomed us with a Happy Birthday. We wished our experience didn't include a loud party of 8 but that's not the restaurant's fault. We wish we could've enjoyed the ambiance while we were there but the food and the drinks made up for it.

Amazing food & service! It's a splurge but definitely recommend going! We'll probably come back in 6-9 months. Loved all the SAKÉ & wine that was recommended too! Limited on the number of pics I could upload but we loved everything!

---Dearest Reader, I write with full belly and heavy heart. It was 2 score ago that I last had the pleasure to indulge at the very exclusive Oheya Omakase. How I long to return. I usually include pictures but the food was so exquisite it felt disrespectful to do. This is hands down one of (if not) the most amazing dining experiences you can find in Houston food scene. From the personal dining experience to the intimate setting (look for the side door), I'm not sure how much better it gets...oh wait, other than the food. Food was an 11/10, I'd go in to great detail on every item but there is no point...the highly skilled chefs are not going to put anything on your plate that won't wow you. This is truly a hidden gem. I look forward to returning as soon as possible. ---Until then.

It was just okay-a. They have different chefs every month and we had the one from Miami when they opened. I still prefer Uchi but it was still a neat experience to check out. No memorable dishes.

Went here last night, and it was really amazing. The place smells kind of fishy, only downside here. The dishes were really creative. Things like the lamb tartare were really unique. Service was great. Overall I'd recommend this place for an occasional or celebratory event, due to the price tag. If you want a scaled down version of this without the same $$$, try Sushi by Hidden first.

We went for my partner's birthday and had a fantastic time. The chefs and servers were great. The food was amazing. Highly recommend.

Had the most wonderful dinner tonight, welcoming staff and amazing food. Make a reservation yesterday.

Everything from start to finish was incredible! The chefs were great and truly made the experience interactive and fun. My girlfriends and I had a fantastic time. Looking forward to going back soon!

Oheya is pricey but it doesn't disappoint. Chefs and staff created a laid back and fun atmosphere, which is standard for restaurants under the Uchi umbrella. Creative 15 courses - my favorite being hotate scallop with crispy prosciutto. Keep in mind the menu changes every month. Perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion.

We recently had the extraordinary experience of dining at Oheya. Upon arriving, we gathered in a separate ome kase bar behind Uchi restaurant. Our names were written out to direct us to our places, and shortly our dining experience began. The flavors and presentations were artful, unique, and elegant. Combinations of rubarb, potato crème, and caviar just to name a few, awakened our dining senses and brought us to new heights. The elements of crunch and savory flavors were also staggering to the imagination, yet the pinnacle to the eyes and palette were the edible flowers. For those of you, who hate cilantro, don't turn away the herb sorbet! It tasted freshly herbal, and not cilantro-y at all. It is a lovely surprise. The only disappointment to the evening was when we were served the oysters, and there was only one; I could've eaten five--easily. If you have not tried this intimate setting yet, I would definitely recommend getting on their list. Great date night for the foodies in all of us.

Beautiful, minimal space. Seating for 12 at counter, with excellent service from staff who prepped food, explained the dishes, and made the experience so fun. Delicious sake pairing - and generous! Was curious about the worth for the ($$$$) cost, but was absolutely worth every penny. Highlight: oyster with raspberry cream, grilled peach with foie gras, lobster handroll, every piece of sushi!