Nori Nori is Houston Chinatown’s premier destination for handrolls, sushi and Japanese inspired cuisine. Our innovative menu features high quality ingredients and fresh fish delivered from Japan. Enjoy our daily Happy Hour and full service bar. Houston’s first ever AYCE Omakase.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9938 Bellaire Blvd Suite G, Houston, TX 77036
Phone: (281) 888-5302
Website: http://www.norinorihtx.com/
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Reviews
Every curated dish was exceptional. Chef Tu even served fish we had never tried before, despite my years of eating sushi all over Houston. Each piece was a true work of art…thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and layered with flavors that kept your taste buds engaged from start to finish.
The experience was taken to another level, ending with a dessert that was just as unique and memorable as the rest of the meal. Nori Nori absolutely exceeded expectations, and we will definitely be back again with more friends
Chef Tu was amazing, so friendly, and the whole menu that night felt spontaneous and exciting. Each dish surprised us with its flavors, the presentation, and the aroma. Every bite was unforgettable.
The passion fruit margaritas were tasty. We ordered a couple of different hand rolls including the king salmon, spicy scallop, Toro, wagyu A5 and they were all full of flavor. The foie gras nigiri was great as well.
Good place for date night!
You know how some omakase spots are cute, artistic, minimal… and then your guy friends leave whispering, “I’m still hungry”?
Not here.
At Nori Nori, they are NOT playing the “tiny sushi for aesthetic only” game. They feed you. Properly. Fifteen courses properly.
The Experience
Sunday special is AYCE omakase (Sunday only), and weekdays they offer regular omakase. Presentation? Creative. Playful. Elegant without trying too hard.
They focus heavily on white fish selections, and let me tell you — the flavor layering is chef’s kiss. The cuts are done with beautiful纹路 patterns, so the texture hits differently. You don’t even need to drown it in soy sauce or wasabi. The fish speaks for itself.
And here’s the secret weapon:
They dry-age their fish for almost a week after arrival.
That’s why the toro was buttery, the Canadian oysters were pristine, and every bite tasted concentrated and moist instead of watery and bland. Not everybody in Houston does that. Big respect.
The Hand Roll Flight (Yes, I Made It a Runway Show)
They’re actually famous for their hand rolls, so of course I asked the sushi chef to line them up like a flight.
And WOW.
If you love fresh nori that stays crispy — they wrap the seaweed with an outer protective layer so when you’re busy taking pictures (like me ♀️), it doesn’t go soggy.
You pull off the wrapper and boom — crispy outside, melt-in-your-mouth inside. Perfect contrast.
The toro hand roll? Dangerous.
The texture? Light crisp snap → soft fish explosion.
My Favorite Bite
Lobster on toast.
It looks like a cracker but it’s actually perfectly toasted bread — super crisp, delicate crunch, warm lobster richness on top. That bite alone? I’d go back.
Also shoutout to the chopped hamachi with coconut jelly.
It comes in a round bowl that looks like dessert — sweet coconut jelly balancing the savory fish. Unexpected. Playful. It works.
Service + Vibe
The service is OUT of the world. It’s a team operation.
If it’s drinks, the bar comes.
If it’s sushi, the chefs handle it.
Water never empty. Energy always attentive.
Full bar. Beautiful cocktails.
And yes — Tuesday All-Day Happy Hour.
The decor?
Velvet dark green booths in the back for date night vibes.
Trendy, clean sushi bar upfront.
Bar section if you’re just here for cocktails.
Romantic. Modern. Polished.
Final Verdict
If you’re looking for:
• Premium fish without starving after
• Unique hand rolls
• Creative appetizers
• Beautiful presentation
• A celebration spot in Chinatown
Nori Nori is absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants in the area right now.
I’ll definitely be back.
Because good sushi feeds your stomach.
Great sushi feeds your ego.
And this one did both.
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