Kubo's Sushi Bar & Grill

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2414 University Blvd (at Morningside Drive)
Houston, TX 77005

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(713) 528-7878
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Kubo's Sushi Bar & Grill - Houston, TX
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Best

Had dinner at Kubo's today and WOW!! Their sushi was TO DIE FOR!!! Excellent, fresh, great atmosphere! On top of all of this they have happy hour from 4-7pm. Can't wait to go ...

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the foods great but they need better service.. The staff looks lost with no register for get changed Pros: ok Cons: need to invest in a register

Txfish 8/9/2003

Consistently the best sushi and sashimi in Houston, we tried tons of others. The wait staff can be a bit erratic. Never that bad, in my exprience, doesn't detract from the food, but it's an irritation.. Regular non sushi menu is OK but Japanese snack menu is more exotic - ask them to translate it . At its best weekday nights when the sushi gang are under less pressure. Then they'll make almost anything you ask for, even if it isn't on the menu. Kubo himself is long gone (to Indianapolis I heard) but his former sidekick Hori runs the show and is one of the best. They now have valet parking to address the weekend Rice Village parking horrors. Pros: Freshest fish, Friendly atmosphere, Reasonable prices Cons: Crowded weekends, Variable service more
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good specials 8/8/2003

Kubo's has monthly specials on their website and I went in July when the theme was the crab. Their spider rolls were only $4! I went with a friend around 6:30 on Thursday. I was seated promptly and had great service because the restaurant was half-empty. The spider roll and the unagi rolls were very good. I have nothing to complain about this place. Pros: not crowded, prompt service, relatively cheap Cons: parking more
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Never Again 7/29/2003

I don't know what the hype on this place is all about. It is overpiced, I had the worst service, they forgot our food, and gave us the wrong order. The Manager found out this and did not care, no apology, nothing... I will never go back here again. There are two many other sushi restaurants in town... Cons: horrible service more
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dont see what the hype is about 5/5/2003

food was ok, better than most houston area restaurants but the fish wasnt fresh enough and the service was horrible. more
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Great Place 4/3/2003

I don't kow what some of these people are going on about with their 2 ratings, but the food we had a few weeks ago was great. Bonus points for not cooking anything that comes from the Gulf of Mexico. Another bonus is that the whole street is alive at night, so you can walk around and sample other bars, etc. after dinner. more
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Disappointed 3/16/2003

This restaurant had good reviews when it opened but, having been there twice, I am very disappointed. The last time we were sitting at the sushi bar. One expects freshly cut fish in a top notch restaurant but you don't get that here - unless you are Japanese. Most of the commonly ordered fish was precut and sitting in a plate; Not so for a couple of Japanese clients sitting next to us. The worst was when I ordered Uni. They actually used Uni from a box that was clearly several days old (and all mushy), and covered it with a thin piece of nice looking Uni from another box. Needless to say, I sent it back. At $6 a piece for Toro and $4 for Uni, one expects better. I am never coming back to this place. more
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No sushi; no service 2/5/2003

Went to Kubo's from the North side of town with high expectations. The sushi was bland and the portions small. The salads came out as the same time as our appitizer and entrees. One of our party's order was forgotten and received his entre as the rest of us finished our meal. No appologies. Very disapointing. Better sushi and service up on 1960. Cons: portions, service, quality more
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Ask for Saori 1/31/2003

The food and the ambiance were great, but the best part was my waitress, Saori. Waitresses just dont come any hotter. more
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great sushi 1/27/2003

The sushi appears to be very fresh and the taste of the spicy salmon and tuna rolls is good. The green tea is very good. more
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Great date place 1/16/2003

dark, sophisticated lighting & atmosphere. great saki list. try the $1.95 side salad! more
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yummy yummy for my tummy! 1/13/2003

decor is modern and stylish. clean. college kids, ladies and japanese frequent this place - you know it's gotta be good and it is. sushi is fresh and presented well. sake selection is mind boggling. Pros: fresh, FRESH sushi an Cons: parking could be bett more
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Crazy about Kubo's 12/16/2002

I've been going to Kubo's for one year now, at least once a week. As a traveling professional, I've experience a fair number of ""great sushi joints"". Kubo's consitantly serves oversized fresh sushi and tasty rolls. I highly recommend this place. Pros: Fresh, Big pieces, Complex flavors Cons: Slower service, Parking more
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WHAT A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!! 12/12/2002

It was my first time there and I had heard some great things about that restaurant, so I thought I'd give it a try. WHAT A BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!!! The food was not all that great. The fish I had that night was not fresh and it just tasted horrible. I have had better (and cheaper) Japanese food at other local restaurants. With such an expensive menu, you would think that the service would be somewhat decent, but that was untrue. The service was a whole different story... I was so mad at the waitress that I will never go back again. I have never been treated so badly before in a restaurant. I DO NOT recommend this place to anyone!! Cons: Bad Service more
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Best Sushi in Houston 11/23/2002

I grew up eating Houston sushi about 10 years ago. At that time, if the fish didn't smell bad, it was considered good sushi. Then Miyako's was started and that was the rage for several years. Then, a few years, I visited Hawaii and Southern California and experienced good sushi for the first time. A visit to Nobu's in Vegas was the ultimate sushi experience, outside from visiting Japan. After those experiences, it was hard for me to visit any Houston sushi restaurant for the last few years. Kubo's is the closest thing you'll get to good sushi in Houston. Kubo's is so much better than any Houston sushi establishment. It's not as good as the sushi you'll find in California but you won't pay California prices. more
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zen zen wakarimasen 11/6/2002

Oishiikunai...Still needs improvement both in the service and the food. Perhaps for the American palate it is fine, but for Japanese, no. more
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Loved it 10/20/2002

So fresh and fabulous. Service stunk, but I haven't been since it was fairly new, so maybe that's improved. more
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mediocre sushi 9/21/2002

We have been there a few times times. Sushi quality is not bad. Serice coud be pretty bad, as other poeple complained. Almost every time, we left with the feeling we would not come back. Pros: convenient place Cons: poor service, price more
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Overrated 8/28/2002

Definitely overrated. The rolls were decent, but loosely wrapped, which caused them to fall apart very easily. Overall the experience was above average, but definitely not worthy of a #1 ranking. more
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Sushi Quest Ends At Last! 8/21/2002

I wandered Houston eating yearning for complete gastronomic and gustatory satisfaction until I found Kubos. Sitting at the sushi bar allows one to derive its true essence and enjoyment, so at the bar I sat. Initially, the conversation was hesitant and sputtering. I had grown accustomed to the waitstaff most other restaurants use. At Kubo's, a relationship is established with the sushi chef--try this, you won't like that, we'll have your favorite on Thursday! Kubo's offers gastronomic adventures others don't: Hotaru Ika, Sawa Kani, Ankimo--to name a few. And there's always that elusive appetizer menu written in japanese. Honestly, I haven't eaten much from the cooked menu. The sushi is what I crave. The only times I have been disappointed is when they're out of my favorites; It's busy so getting my labor intensive, aesthetically pleasing, succulent morsels of sushi take longer; or it's Monday--and Kubo's is Closed. Pros: Quality, Ambience, Sake selection Cons: parking more
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Simply the Best 8/15/2002

Nothing more to say than that. If you know sushi, where else WOULD you go? Pros: atmosphere, friendly service more
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Perennially busy second-floor Rice Village hot spot for expertly crafted sushi and creative monthly chef specials.

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  • 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...

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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm Fri 11:30am-11:00pm Sat 12pm-10:30pm Sun 12pm-9pm
  • Payments: Cash, Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express, Diner's Club
  • Neighborhoods: South Central, University Place
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