Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar-Rice Village
A rustic Asian interior and rock-grilled delicacies set this Rice Village-adjacent sushi restaurant apart.
(832) 539-4183
5600 Kirby Dr Ste 5
(at Robinhood Street)
Houston,
TX
77005
29.7222
-95.4186
Neighborhoods: West University Place, Southwest
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10:30pm
Fri-Sat 12pm-12am
Sun 12pm-10pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar-Rice Village
The Owner
Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar-Rice Village
Owner
Enjoy our mouth-watering fresh sushi and sashimi flown in every day.Try our Robata bar, a Japanese fireside grill, offering choices such as beef, chicken, shrimp, calamari, and scallops.
Enjoy our Hot Rock Beef. Prepare your own on a steaming hot rock, or tempt your tastebuds with authentic Kobe Beef. You'll be glad you did.
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
The Scene
Upbeat lounge music fills the air as paper lanterns and indirect lighting create a calming and somewhat romantic atmosphere. Heavy timber beams, natural wood and bamboo chairs afford an almost lodge-like rustic Asian decor. Groups are accommodated upstairs, while other diners cozy up at booths, tables or along the sushi bar. Service is knowledgeable, accommodating and wholly unpretentious.
The Food
Though sushi dominates the menu, the restaurant's traditional Japanese robata rock-grilled specialties add an unusual flair to the selections. Spicy tuna and salmon tartares go well with crispy chips while the yellow-tail Hama chili is served with ponzu and spicy Thai peppers. Sushi and sashimi selections vary by day and are served fresh. From the robata menu, try the sizzling Azuma hot rock beef, which gushes smoke tableside, or delightfully chewy chicken gizzards. Banana tempura served with green tea ice cream adds a sweet finish to your meal.
User Reviews
bestcustomer
May 25, 2009
i've been to this azuma and downtown azuma plenty of times. each time i left satisfied. it is not so expensive and the service is always great. servers are friendly and food comes out fast especially when you hungry. just when i thought i found a great japanese-american place to eat when i saw an insect./r**ch/they wont let me submit it if i write the word. on their wall. if i saw one that means there are millions of them in the building. so that was the only thing that dissapointed me. other than that very nive place.
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CSMobileUser2
March 11, 2009
We went to Azuma on a Tuesday at 7pm. It wasn't crowded. We sat at the bar. The food was excellent. This place is worthy of all the attention it receives. The sushi chef's were so much fun and very friendly and even passed around free Sake. Can't beat free Sake.The manager came around checking on the customers.
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iheart2eat
January 21, 2009
Azuma has good sushi, but some of their menu items are overpriced. My husband ordered the tuna steak tar tar and it had no flavor whatsoever. The Downtown Azuma, on Texas Ave (I believe), has horrible service. They served us our drinks and I guess they figured we'd get drunk and forget to order our food because it seemed like an eternity before they ever returned to accept our order! On the other hand, the Azuma near Rice Village/West U has a great ambience and good service, but definitely be prepared to wait- there's always a waiting list.
read full reviewThe Details on Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar-Rice Village
What to Drink:
There are more than a dozen types of sake to choose from, ranging from an unfiltered sweet milky variety to others that are dry, filtered and more clean tasting.
Parking:
The strip mall lot fills up early, but an overflow lot is available on Robinhood Street, the block just south of the restaurant.
The Extras:
Offers a private upstairs dining rooms for large parties.
Category:
Restaurants, Ethnic Food Markets, Liquor Stores
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Message from Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar-Rice Village
- Robata Bar
- fresh sushi
- Open 7 days a week
Enjoy our mouth-watering fresh sushi and sashimi flown in every day.Try our Robata bar, a Japanese fireside grill, offering choices such as beef, chicken, shrimp, calamari, and scallops.
Enjoy our Hot Rock Beef. Prepare your own on a steaming hot rock, or tempt your tastebuds with authentic Kobe Beef. You'll be glad you did.
