Osaka

Today, I had the chance to visit a delightful Japanese restaurant. The atmosphere and hospitality were wonderful. Thanks to their quick service and astonishing taste, our hungry souls were satisfied in no time.

Ok so I have been going to Osaka since I was 15 yrs old (now 38) back when it was across the street… this place definitely has had an increase in quality of their sushi! I am so happy they are still around… I really wish that whomever reads this comes to give this place a try… I definitely consider this a staple in the Montrose community. I would eat here every day if I could. 10/10 oh yeah today I got an old fashioned and a red moon roll… I suggest you guys give that a shot! Also the all you can eat menu is a plus!!! Great to bring a date 😍😍😍

I’ve been coming to Osaka for over 10 years and never stopped to leave a review. The service at this spot is always smooth and the food is made with care and is delicious. The owner takes pride in her team and makes an effort to show customers how much she cares about their experience. We love you Shirley!

Excellent Asian fusion restaurant. Food is delicious, service too. I was there before trying the sushi and this time the hibachi. No disappointment both of the times. The owner super friendly, we finished our evening with a sake on the house, exquisite. We will be back for sure, this is the way every restaurant should treat you… food fresh, seafood cooked to perfection. Thank you very much

Osaka is always fantastic! Best sashimi in Houston, beautifully presented and served by friendly and knowledgeable staff in a relaxed environment - also great value with free appetizer and dessert. Don’t miss the toro and king salmon sashimi!

i recently went to this place for some sushi and i really liked it! it's crazy bc i go down this street a lot but for some reason this spot never really caught my eye, i think it's bc it's tucked inside and not out in the open. anyways, they have a la carte menu and ayce. ayce is a great deal. altho the menu for ayce wasnt my exact favorite, it was decent overall. fresh food. friendly and fast service. it's quiet and cozy which i liked. it could also be bc i came during lunch. their lunch time is pretty busy. they have a spacious private lot which is perfect. the only thing is the view out the window is meh, didnt impact my dining experience too much but it was unpleasant ngl. but that's that, i recommend this spot if you are craving sushi :)

It’s really sad especially as a small business that the server knows that he is rude and literally said “I’ve been this way my whole life” I’ve been a few times and each time I get the same server and it’s always the same. Three times to be exact. This time l literally asked are you ok? What is your issue? A person should not feel as though they are being a bother when they come to an establishment to eat. ESPECIALLY when you are trying to support local after a Hurricane. I believe his name is Yin. Saying you have been rude and this is your face your entire life. Not only shows you don’t care but also that you could care less about a customer who works really really hard and had made the decision to spend their money at the restaurant.

My go-to sushi place that is always SO GOOD. Great service and amazing sushi rolls for a great price. And complimentary mochi?! The best. Will always be my fav!

I have been regularly coming to Osaka since I moved to Houston seven years ago. The food is consistently excellent and the service is always wonderful. I love that they bring complimentary appetizers and deserts. The (relatively) new location is always chill and has its own parking lot. Neighborhood stalwart and I'm here for it!

I recently went to this place for some sushi and I really liked it! It's crazy bc I go down this street a lot but for some reason, this spot never really caught my eye, I think it's bc it's tucked inside and not out in the open. Anyway, they have a la carte menu and ayce. Ayce is a great deal. Although the menu for ayce wasn't my exact favorite, it was decent overall. Fresh food. friendly and fast service. It's quiet and cozy which I like. It could also be bc i came during lunch. Their lunchtime is pretty busy. They have a spacious private lot which is perfect. The only thing is the view out the window is meh, didnt impact my dining experience too much but it was unpleasant ngl. but that's that, I recommend this spot if you are craving sushi :)

I got the 911 Roll and it was amazing! If you like crunch on your sushi this would be your go to sushi roll. The service here was amazing. The staff here have a lot of hospitality and warmth. Definitely my top sushi place to go to now. Don't let the outside fool you, The inside looks so nice and chic, very modern.

Absolute crap. Seriously, so disappointed with this restaurant especially on Father's Day.

Not worth it. Sushi is low quality. Salmon nigiri was not fresh at all. Would recommend skipping this place.

Not sure what changed but they seemed much better when they were at their old location (where the new BB's is at now). The last few times we ate here, the fish just didn't seem as fresh. It was across the board from the sake, akami, hamachi (both regular and belly), and other fish. So it wasn't like a bad batch of just one species. I enjoyed them before enough that I'll give them another shot. Will update the review if anything changes.

This place was quiet an experience, not like any other sushi joint that I have been too. The service was great though I'll give them that. The place is very expensive for sushi, we did get 3 complimentary dishes, but being that we only got 4 rolls and the tab was $70 I am not sure if those dish where complimentary All in all the food was great and I would definitely be back !! Nice experience!

We like the place, to us its a decent place. Not a big restaurant but It'll be fine. We are satisfied on the foods and we love the Eat All You Can, sashimi are fresh We are happy indeed

Came with a group of 9 and were treated like special guests by the staff. We ordered spicy edamame which was average. The sashimi was my favorite part of them meal. It was fresh and tasted exactly how it should taste. The fatty tuna was the highlight of the evening and the portions made it worth the price. A few times during our meal, we were brought things to try and told it was "on the house". Every bite we had (after the edamame) was really good!

AYCE sushi! And it was really good quality sushi! Can't wait to go back again-def my new favorite spot! The rolls are big-definitely recommend. Just be aware that you get charged for any food that you don't eat. But a great price for the amount of food and the quality, AND they have a nice little patio area too.

This place is THE BEST!! Went here 2-3 times a week when I lived in Houston and from the Food, Staff, Ambiance, to the management, just the best! Every time I visit Houston, I make it a point to go visit!

This place is excellent, with a very accommodating staff who are very kind to us. They often serve complimentary meals in between our main orders, such as shrimp tempura and sushi. The menu itself is very varied, offering a lot of flavorful options to choose from, both in the appetizers and the main courses. Most of the main courses come with an option of soup or salad, but some of the appetizers like the kaki fried oysters and dumplings are great additions to choose from. Among all their main courses, the hibachis (shrimp, beef, squid) are the restaurant's best, and I would also add the ribeye don as a personal favorite of mine. Every time my father and I finish our main course, we get free complimentary ice cream, with my personal favorite being green tea (they've also included strawberry, which I like a lot!). This is the best Japanese restaurant of H-town by a long shot!

salmon cooked at a perfectly medium temperature. Flavor was amazing on the fish and fried rice. Plus amazing service!

AMAZING, LOVED IT. I MEAN 22 DOLLARS FOR ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI, LET ME IN. food amazing but tips to consider, a lot of spicy food but great, sad to see that such an amazing place has barely any customers.

This place is amazing ! Come try it out . The owner Shirley is very sweet . Great service great food ! Can be an intimate place for a date

A friend brought me here for lunch Friday and it definitely hit the spot! I ordered a few pieces of inari sushi and my friend ordered a salmon roll (not shown). Many restaurants don't have Inari on their menu but if you ask the server, they might be able to accommodate you. It's a childhood favorite of mine that reminds me of my grandma who would take us to get it often in San Francisco. Anyway, we were greeted with a delicious complimentary shrimp tempura appetizer. I thoroughly enjoyed my Chicken with egg over rice dish And would recommend easy. I was joyfully surprised by the complimentary ice cream for dessert. The green tea ice cream sounded great but I opted for strawberry and it was the right choice. Our server was great! He was so Attentive and answered all of our questions. I can't wait to go back and try more sushi.

I have heard for quite some time that Osaka has a bomb lunch special. So when the opportunity arose, I jumped on it. One thing to keep note of is that the restaurant moved across the street. Yelp has the old address last time I checked. If you go to the old address, they have a sign on the door listing the new address. After parking in their complimentary lot, we were seated at a booth. I went with the chicken katsu don which is basically a large bowl of rice, veggies, and chicken katsu with a sauce that isn't the brown one that's typically served with katsu. What takes Osaka's lunch over the top is that they hook you up with some freebies. It's not always the same, so may the odds be in your favor, but when I was there, they gave us some complimentary sushi which was solid. We also got a free dessert--mochi or mango ice cream. Three course meal! I love it. Service was standard. I wouldn't put Osaka up there with the heavyweights in town e.g. Kata Robata, Uchi, etc., but for reasonably-priced Japanese, it packs a lot of value.

I give 5 stars.. if it were possible I would give it 5000 stars..food , drink , service was excellent.. I felt like I was in my home .. and the ambience was something like I've never seen

It was close to closing time when we stopped in on my birthday just now tonight to grab some sushi first time ever at this location and it was pretty good I fell a little rushed because they were getting ready to close however the sushi itself was pretty good we had the lobster and tuna roll the Louisiana roll and the crazy roll all of them we're really good just wish there was bigger slices of sushi fish on top instead of thin little slivers other than that all around it is good I wouldn't mind trying to eat again

I rarely give such low rating to a restaurant, but unfortunately I cannot will myself to give this place more than one star. This location is new, and it is not the same as the old one. The price has doubled and the food quality has gone down 100%. We ordered Shabu Shabu, it was bland, meat was overcooked, tofu tasted funky and not cooked, it was literally a bowl of boiled water with soy sauce, with bean sprouts, 2 tofu, overcooked meat and cabbage and glass noodles. It was a really sad bowl of food. It costs about $35. You could do that at home for less than $10 dollars and make it tastes better. We were so disappointed.

they recently moved to a new location across the street from their old location! they have their own small private parking lot which was really convenient. the service was AMAZING. everyone was very attentive and friendly. we made a reservation since it was a saturday night and our table was already ready by the time we got there. our server checked in on us periodically and made great suggestions. the food was delicious! we got a few sushi rolls, nigiri, katsu don, and appetizers. I really enjoyed the spider roll and shrimp tempura that also came with vegetable tempura.

I just received an order from this place. And it was absolutely horrible Cucumber roll wasn't rolled, was open and falling apart. Dragon roll had both pieces of plastic and fish scales in it. Volcano roll's rice was brown and hard as if it was cooking for 3 days. Cream cheese n Philadelphia was HARD! Overall had a feeling that sushi were cooked 3 days ago and served now. Awful

The customer service was awesome! The food, not so good. I had the hibachi chicken, it taste nothing like hibachi chicken. The chicken was weird and rubbery. My son had ramen, which he said was ok. Their drinks (alcohol) are very weak. They are also pricey for the quality of food. BUUUUUT again, they were very nice and the customer service was top tier.

bugs!!!! I ordered the chicken udon and there was a bug in my food. I was already halfway through my meal, so gross. The service was good though, but bugs in food is NOT acceptable.

New go-to sushi spot for sure! We pulled up pretty close to closing and the service was still exceptional. They sent out a yummy app on the house to start and Ice cream at the end of the meal. Sushi rolls were great sized and very fresh!! Shirley, the owner, was so kind , support this business!!

The decor and overall vibe is super cute and quaint. The server was patient and welcoming as it was our first time there! It felt slightly rushed but we got there an hour before close. We had the spring rolls as an appetizer and they also brought out shrimp tempura just for us to try. We had the lobster tuna roll, Louisiana roll, and the crazy roll. The lobster roll was was my favorite of the 3. The one thing I will say is that I wish the slabs of raw fish were a little bigger but overall it was a good experience and would definitely be interested in trying some more of the menu!

So delish, but it's 3 stars not 4 because on the menu the California roll says snow crab instead of imitation. Price was doubled, but I got imitation crab.

Osaka moved across the street into a cute house w patio, comfortable seating, cute bar, and that made all the difference. We go there all the time now. Friendly great service. Good place for conversation. We don't just go there for the classics. Many options. I like to get the vegetable roll as my salad with a side of dressing to dip. The fried chicken dish. Bowls. Rolls. N more. Give this restaurant some HTX love y'all they are great.

One of the best sushi in town ! Delicious salmon sachimi. My favorite? The Nemo roll!! Lychee martinis are a must! Outstanding service. Sherry (the owner) goes out her way to make it an unforgettable experience.

I was in the mood for sushi so we stopped here after driving by it. I always love when I'm the only one at a restaurant. We started off with the pork gyoza, can't go wrong with that. For sushi I went with the Osaka roll. So so so good! The mango in the roll is definitely a nice addition. My boyfriend had the shabu shabu. It was really good, but definitely too much for one person. I will be back to try more rolls!

It was our first time at this establishment and the experience was incredible , staff were amazing the GM is the nicest person ever. Food was great and came out in no time. The environment was fantastic. Will definitely recommend

Great atmosphere and wonderful service. Food portions and presentation are just wonderful.

The all you can eat is only if everyone at the table gets it. My party wanted it but one person is allergic and can't eat anything off the menu. They still said no because it's a rule. Unfortunately it's one that makes no sense to me.

Great vibes. Employees are super nice and welcoming. Would come again for a chill date night

I wanted to leave a better review--we have gone here several times and the last time was so bad, we haven't been back. But the first three times we went were great--we had hibachi and loved it. The sushi is great. The food was fresh and tasty. But the services sucks. When there was a mistake on the bill we brought it up to the waiter, who then went to what I assume was a female manager or owner and she was downright rude to us, like we were trying to get something for free. I have no problem with mistakes being made, they happen, but I have a big issue when those mistakes aren't dealt with appropriately. I had never felt so uncomfortable in a restaurant before and I vowed not to go back again. Wheelchair accessibility is excellent and you can maneuver around the restaurant easily. You cannot sit at the sushi bar in a wheelchair though. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible too, down a long hallway, but easy enough to get into, except they had chairs lined up in the hallway from the dining room chairs that impeded my ability to move around the corner easily. Those chairs should not be stacked in a hallway to an accessible bathroom. Five stars for food, two stars for service, two stars for the chairs being in the way.... three stars total.

Great sushi! Staff is attentive and they always bring out some extras for you. Wish more people knew about it and started going.

As far as their food goes, their hamachi sashimi, spider roll, caterpillar roll, and the complementary shrimp oba tempura were all excellent and their unadon was also good, though a couple of pieces were a bit undercooked on one of our orders. Compared to other Japanese restaurants around Houston, this place seems a bit pricey, though their prices are similar to other Japanese restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Although their service was attentive, it really bothered me that all of the diners were crowded together in a single corner of the restaurant with no social distancing measures in place. There were more than enough vacant tables available to keep everyone spaced apart and then some. If it wasn't for the pandemic, this wouldn't be an issue. Overall, I'm not sure if I'd come back here and I don't think I'd recommend this restaurant either. There are much better Japanese restaurants in Houston, especially for the price.

Brought the whole family here before going to a concert downtown. It was very good. Drinks interesting and tasty and the house brought out some sake for us. alls the sushi was fresh and rolls flavorful. We also had some pots stickers which I would have again. Staff was very nice and I assume the owner was the nice olde roast that and by to make sure we had a good time and dinner. Clean place, o don't bother reviewing a place if it's not clean, courteous and client friendly.

I've eaten at several sushi restaurants throughout Houston, and was surprised to find out I've never heard of Osaka. But, now... I understand why. Osaka is mediocre at best. It's created for the American palate, and loses it's authenticity. We ordered one of Osaka's special rolls: the Volcano Roll, which is made with white tuna, avocado, jalapeño, and topped with a mountain of crunch. Sticking with more traditional items, we also ordered the Negi Toro Roll and a few pieces of the salmon and tuna sushi. I would recommend the more traditional items. Comparing Osaka to all the other options in Houston, I would say it is just a bit overpriced for OKAY sushi.

Yelpers it's been awhile! Due to training for a new airline job my reviews have been slacking!!!! Anyhow while in Houston on business, my wife and I were looking for a nice sushi restaurant. Firstly the restaurant is very clean and inviting. We elected to order some edamame for an appetizer, it was very fresh! Tamagoyaki isn't on the menu but if asked the staff will happily serve their in house made egg omelet for you. My wife said it was delicious! If in the area this is a must try for sushi, very professional staff and authentic sushi with great prices! Cheers Yelpers!

Super underrated sushi place!! Its never as busy as it should be in there for as great as the food and service is! The staff is so welcoming and the laidback ambiance of Osaka has made it my favorite sushi place!

Dinner Hadn't been here in years, but still a solid option for the area. Friendly service and fresh sushi/sashimi. Pretty good roll options, and the udon was nice and comforting. Some of the fried items were over-battered and seemed greasy. Strip center parking

Giving them 3 stars bc I called before coming up there for a sushi lunch special. They do not have lunch specials at all... I felt lied to just so they could get our business. The waiter kinda rushed us and we were THE ONLY ones there. The food & ambiance was so so. I don't foresee myself returning

Ordered takeout from here during the pandemic. My boyfriend and I live in the area and it's a solid option for sushi. We ordered two appetizers and two rolls - miso soup, seaweed salad, tokyo roll and the dragon roll. The portions were generous. Definitely would come back !

Osaka is officially my goto sushi takeout place since moving to Houston. I've felt very safe ordering from them during covid; everything is packaged and sealed nicely. They have a really fun selection of special rolls, i love the ones covered in crunchy tempura bits. The fish has always been super fresh and they are really generous with wasabi and ginger. I am also really picky when it comes to the sticky rice they use to make the sushi, and i love the rice at Osaka. It's definitely not traditional or fancy sushi but its reasonably priced and 100% delicious.

Great dining experience! I went in for a 5pm Thursday dinner, only one in the restaurant. Ordered shrimp tempura appetizer, then they gave me another popular tempura appetizer on-the-house! Delicious!!! I also received a dish of squid or octopus (don't remember) appetizer on-the-house! Also delicious! Then I ordered the sushi assortment that came with salmon roll. It was all delicious. Lastly, they gave me mango ice cream and tempura fried banana on-the-house! Once again DELICIOUS!! ***** All in all a 4 star meal, especially if you include all the free things they gave me lol! :) But I'm rating them 1 star just so the owners see this. The male owner/manager and my young waitress were quite taken by my ability to understand and speak Chinese. I also sat at the bar and spoke with the sushi chef, who is Laos, as am I. I knew he wasn't Chinese because they all spoke Chinese to each other and then English to him, which started our conversation. The point of this 1 star review is that my young waitress was incredibly rude to the sushi chef. Any thing he said, she mocked/invalidated/talked down on him, sometimes in Chinese, which I could understand (at that point, they didn't know I could understand them). Rude about him being old. Rude about him talking about how expensive Houston has gotten. His English was broken, and she mocked him, but hers was broken too? I'm sure they could tell by my remarks and attitude that I was getting annoyed by her comments. Either way, your food is good, but learn some respect. I can't even imagine what you say to him WITHOUT customers present. The food is also overpriced. I'd rather not pay $9 for a philly roll with free stuff and actually order what I want at cheaper. I tipped like 28% because of all the free food and her waitressing was great, but I was definitely cranky walking out.

New location but the food is still so good!! Beautiful bar. Parking is a bit of a hassle but that's before I knew you can park on the streets

I ordered Teriyaki chicken from this restaurant using Uber eats and was greeted by a terrible meal. The chicken was barely grilled, bland, and not seasoned at all. Pale and bland. To top it off we received a small cup of teriyaki sauce on the side which could barely cover all of the chicken. I would not at all recommend this place.

Some of the worst Japanese food I've ever had in my life. Bland food, squishy tempura.. Thumbs down

As always, fresh food, and great service. The owner is so incredibly welcoming and our kids even love coming here.