Kubo's Sushi Bar & Grill

Kubo's Sushi Bar & Grill

Owner

Kubo's Sushi Bar & Grill is ZAGAT-rated as Houston's top Japanese restaurant. Also top rated by John Mariani, Esquire; Gourmet Magazine; Continental and Delta in-flight magazines; the Houston Chronicle; Houston Press and Texas Monthly to name a few. Our Houston Rice Village fine Japanese cuisine gem is upscale yet not pretentious. The flavors tantalize the taste buds and the freshness is unequaled, all in beautiful surroundings.

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The Scene
Up on the second floor, Kubo's manages to remove itself from the noise and bustle of the shops and dining spots in the Rice Village Arcade. Decidedly untrendy, the open and uncluttered dining room focuses on creating a welcoming environment with a focus on the food. Simple tables and a large curved sushi bar are interspersed with area devotees and Japanese businessmen. Staff is well-versed on the menu.

The Food
Expect a traditional Japanese menu with a few well-chosen Americanized sushi house favorites. Starters include the spicy tuna mushroom and light-as-air vegetable tempura. For rolls, sample the colorful caterpillar roll or Kubo's roll with tempura shrimp, but it's the sushi and sashimi that best display the sushi bar's talents. Commendably fresh and artfully presented sushi includes yellowtail, mackerel, salmon and daily specials like the luscious toro and live scallop. Entrees include sizzling scallops and shrimp, tangy garlic beef, noodle soups and rice bowls.