The Fish
Houston, TX 77002-8597
Phone: (713) 526-5294
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Baldwin Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Sushi 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for The Fish – by Joshua Hinsdale
The Scene
At this hip neighborhood sushi spot, it's mostly hipsters from Midtown lofts and sushi seekers tired of the same downtown haunts. Red lights cast a serene glow on the dark walls, lending a conspiratorial vibe to the intimate tables and booths. Service is casual and chatty.
The Food
The Fish goes beyond traditional sushi-bar fare with an assortment of cooked and non-fish Asian fusion items. Miso with clams and miso and avocado make for great starters. Katsu mushrooms are served piping-hot with a crispy-fried crust surrounding a shrimp and mushroom filling. The tenderloin roll features large wedges of supple beef stuffed with avocado or sweet potato and covered with a delicately sugared glaze. At the sushi bar, escolar is porcelain-white and amazingly buttery, while toro is delicate pink. For dessert, try banana tempura with green-tea ice cream--the perfect combo of warm and cold.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe Fish doesn't take reservations, so expect a wait, particularly if you want a coveted window booth.
Save TimeFor faster service, sit at the sushi bar.
What to DrinkThe raspberry hot sake makes for a nice winter warmer.
User Reviews for The Fish
01/11/2008 Posted by bigtexsushiguy
OK Here is the Deal. Red walls give a sultry atmosphere, great place for a date. The sushi is ok and rolls were creative. The sashimi was fresh but a little skimpy. A good place to go early in the evening before hitting the town and taking a little stroll to the tasting room. Ok, Big Tex is a fair reviewer, so I'll tell you something that annoyed the snot out of me. While we were eating sushi, some gal was walking between the tables with her baby to keep it from crying. The rocking and swaying chapped my hide. You are going to shell out some dough here so you don't need some kind of baby dance 6 inches from your table. The restaurant could have sent them packing, this is not a place for kids. Big Tex will likely go back, but they are on probation!
Pros: Great location, creative rolls
Cons: crowded tables
01/01/2008 Posted by ansmith4117
the food was mediocre at best, and the waitress treated us with open contempt. my girlfriend had an empty water glass virtually the whole time we were there. we eventually had to wave down a waiter from a different section for service.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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