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Sushi Miyagi

10600 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, 77072
  • (281) 933-9112
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  • Wendy T.

    Holy mackerel! This place serves up some mean salmon. If you never understand what people mean when they say sashimi can just "melt in your mouth," come here for the experience :D One $4 order of salmon sushi = 2 pieces of thick, beautifully striped salmon perched atop a small mound of rice. Soy sauce and more wasabi (there's some under between the rice and salmon), if you wish. It was so good that on first bite, we were silent. Our eyes met and communicated that "omgawd, what is this magic?!" look, and we exchanged nods before going back to personally enjoy our salmon in peaceful serenity. Get the salmon, just get it ^o^b Only complaint? Service is slow, which is understandable since there is only the husband and wife team throwing the whole show. But you will wait next to the door for a while to be seated if it's semi-busy, your water glasses will remain empty, and you will have to go find the nice lady for your check. Also, Yelp lists their hours incorrectly; they close at 7pm, not 10pm!!

    (4)

  • Jane V.

    This is a quaint little place tucked in the strip center of Golden Dim Sum. It's run by husband and wife. Service can be a tad bit slow sometimes, but I understand! Especially since how incredible their sushi is, it's absolutely worth the wait. - (4/5) The Agedashi Tofu was so soft - cooked perfectly. - (5/5) Their Crispy Spicy Salmon Salad is my one big bowl of HAPPINESS. It's my favoriteee type of fish. The salmon is so buttery & it just mmm - melts in my mouth. Simply amazing!! This definitely deserves it's own star. - (4/5) Their Crispy Spicy Tuna Salad is just as good and just as fresh. But of course, I prefer salmon because of the "buttery" texture :) - (4/5) The Shaggy Dog is the most popular. It's so simple - tempura shrimp, cream cheese, shredded crab sticks, & spicy mayo. But there's just something about it that makes it taste soo good. Because they give you big portions/thick slices, the prices are higher than most sushi joints. My friend & I got full so quick off of just two rolls & a salmon salad bowl! Lol, we struggled to finish.. But all in all, this place is definitely a pleaser & it's worth every penny.

    (5)

  • Brett N.

    Why 5 stars? Because it was worth two trips. --- --- --- Our first visit was a couple of years ago, and after waiting outside for 30 minutes, they abruptly let us know that they were out of sushi, and closed for the evening. That wasn't the most fun. But we returned for my 30th birthday dinner, and it was glorious. We ordered a couple shaggy dogs, the caterpillar roll, the dragon, the dynamite, and several others. We were in a group of 8 people, so the sushi was just flying all across the room. I didn't even know what I was eating at times, but here's what I do know - we all just kept trying things, and we all kept loving them. Here's basically what the routine was until every bite was gone: *Reach for a bite of a roll that you don't know the name of. *Ask the group, "ok which one is this?" *Receive three different answers *Shrug shoulders, and eat *Emit a pleasurable noise while nodding head, closing eyes, and pointing to the roll you're currently approving of. *Finish chewing food and say, "Oh my God... this one" *Repeat Lesson: Get to Sushi Miyagi early enough to enjoy what they're serving. If you miss out, it's worth another trip or two.

    (5)

  • Jenny S.

    My new favorite sushi restaurant in Houston! Came here on a Friday night, wait was 30 mins to be seated and then another 30 before the food came. All in all dinner took 2 hours for us to get in and out. However, the food was excellent and I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about everything other than the wait here. It's run by an old Japanese couple and it didn't seem like there were any other workers which explains why it took so long to get the food. - Chirashi: Tons of fish, salmon, super white tuna, tuna, yellowtail, squid, roe, eel and more. The cuts of fish were generous and plated beautifully. Really good deal if you want a lot of sashimi. - Caterpillar Roll: Plenty of eel, avocado, great presentation, large roll - Shaggy Dog Roll: Large roll, shrimp tempura was really good - Spicy scallop handroll: Best spicy scallop handroll I've had in a long time, seaweed skin on the outside was fresh and easy to bite through, tons of spicy scallop to last throughout the whole handroll - Spicy scallop pieces: Best spicy scallop pieces I've had in a long time, they definitely do not skimp out on how much they give you, great value for the price - Salmon pieces: Thick cuts, super fresh

    (5)

  • Jimmy D.

    So I've been here twice now, once for dinner and recently for lunch with my old man. It is true what they say, come here before they open. I arrived at about 11:45 (they open at 11:30) and it was packed! I eventually got seated around 12 and food came put about 30 minutes later. Its mom and pop, so I love the authenticity. Plus the wait time allowed me and my old man to find ally talk. Okay let's talk food. Before I had the agadashi tofu, hands down the best soft tofu I've ever had. Flaky crisp with a sweet sauce to compliment. Get it, even if you don't like tofu its worth the try. The grilled Ika in my opinion is passable, I prefer the one from Hokkaido. My dad said it best, even the miso soup taste better then the rest. Now the chirashi for lunch was a deal at $12. The freshness and large cuts of raw fish were worth the wait. But the biggest surprised was the Unagi. I've always wanted to try it, but the price tag always scared me. It was delicious, with 4 large cuts... I wonder if eel (sea snake) is this good, do land snakes taste just as good? The sushi rice was amazing, with a hint of sweet in every bite.

    (4)

  • Dory K.

    Remember it's a mom and pop establishment. The pop works the sushi bar alone and mom the server. They are very sweet. Sushi rice is yummy and the salmon melts in your mouth!

    (5)

  • Molly M.

    We love Sushi Miyagi. We have always been able to go when there isn't much of a crowd. It's a very small place but the service is always great and the sushi... Well it's top notch. The price for their rolls are more expensive than average but it is well worth it. The sushi has lots of fish and the presentation is always in point. You can't go wrong here. The only reason we don't come here that often is because of the higher prices (we are newlyweds and I'm a student so we are on a budget!) but if it weren't for the budget we'd be here every week. I highly recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Douglas V.

    I've been to many sushi restaurants in around Houston, but Sushi Miyagi will always be my favorite. It's a charming place owned & run by an old couple. A true mom & pop shop, definitely a place to go to if you'd like to support local businesses. Their hours are a little odd sometimes because they'll be closed for a few hours during the middle of the day. For US businesses this seems odd, but in Asia it happens pretty often. Asian businesses sometimes close during the middle of the day for one or two hours to have a break/spend time with their family etc etc; especially family owned businesses. And though it's a local business, Sushi Miyagi does not play around when it comes to quality, service & presentation. A++ My favorite entree to order here is their chirashi deluxe which comes with miso soup as well, the chirashi has various slices of fish is placed on top of sushi rice in a bowl. Presentation is aways beautiful, the chef is very detailed with where he places his fish & garnishes the many slices of fish with various slices of lemons, shredded radish etc. The quality is always fresh & delicious. If you're a big fan of nigiri, their surf clam and ikura nigiri is delicious as well. Once again this is a mom & pop shop, so the service is a little slow but the food is great & well worth the wait. I'm tired of seeing these disrespectful reviews of how they should hire another waiter or hurry up, people should definitely read up on a restaurant before they go to one. Sushi Miyagi is run by an old couple, don't expect them to run around like they are still in their 20's and unless you pay them to hire another waiter don't complain & be patient. They have to make a living as well.

    (5)

  • Ha N.

    a cute Japanese sushi restaurant tucked away in the corners of bellaire blvd. it doesn't look much on the outside, but when you walk in, it feels as if you walked into someone's home. This place doesn't look like the typical Japanese restaurant, love the decor! Super cute plus on the stereo! I hear the piano guys playing!! This restaurant is owned by 2 elderly Japanese couple. SOOO CUTE! The lady is super nice and helpful! She went out of her way to explain to us the menu even though her English is very limited! I ended up ordering the salmon salad(20$ super overpriced) the food here is surprisingly really expensive. Some of the rolls go up to like 17.99! The upside is that the sashimi here is really fresh, fresher than Hokkaido down the street. The sushi here taste okay, if you're looking for freshness come here, if not then you're better off eating at Hokkaido. I ended paying 50$ for lunch for 2 people... I gave them 3 stars for presentation and service though(:

    (3)

  • Maigen A.

    Sushi Miyagi, you know I love y'all. The freshness and authenticity of your sushi and sashimi are unparalleled when it comes to other sushi joints in this city. Not to mention the whole "husband-and-wife-against-the-world" thing gets you major cute points. But your hours are straight-up whack. Closing at 7pm every day?! You'll stay open during the super slow afternoon hours, but you won't hold on for that money-making dinner rush after 7 'clock... come on, really? Really?!

    (3)

  • Monique P.

    My eyes have always glazed over this place. I always pass this place back and forth and I've never even once thought to try this place until I came to meet my friends for an early dinner. There has got to be less than 10 tables in this very tiny restaurant. As far as I understand, it's just a husband and wife operation. The husband is behind the sushi bar, and the wife does all the cooking in the kitchen and mans the register, along with everything else. Since there are very few tables, space fills up pretty quickly and you may have to wait, especially during dinner (5pm-7pm). I ordered the Houstonian roll and the crazy maki. The both were very delicious, fresh, and perfectly made. The tempura in the crazy maki was crunchy and the salmon and avocado on the Houstonian roll were creamy and fresh. I also tasted the tofu appetizer and the squid appetizer- delicious. The squid- best I've had. Sushi miyagi is a hidden gem. I can't believe I went this long without stepping foot into this place.

    (4)

  • Jeremy T.

    One of my favorite sushi restaurants in town that sometimes takes a while to get your food, but is worth the wait. My most recent visit we came in right before closing and got stuck behind a party of 10 in the tatami room, so it took even longer for our food to arrive. We ordered the agedashi tofu ($5.50) as appetizer, sashimi combo with no shellfish ($35) and the chirashi deluxe ($30) since we wanted a variety and it will cost you more if you were to order nigiri a la carte. Everything was delicious and fresh, with maybe 1 or 2 fish pieces a little on the old side. I noticed the tuna on the sashimi plate was fresher than the tuna on the chirashi. Maybe it was just a fluke. I'll have to come back and try out their lunch menu!!

    (4)

  • Austin B.

    Waited over 45 minutes standing at the door. Our name and party size were never taken. The two workers pretended we weren't there. No eye contact, nothing. After 30 minutes, it got awkward. 7 tables were empty, with dirty plates and scraps and waiting to be bused. only two tables had people at them, and they were all frustrated. Two tables smiled at us and apologized. My friend finally walked up to the sushi bar, leaned over and said "hello?" and the chef snapped "we are busy, sorry!" I've read several reviews that say but figured it was just impatient people. I fully understand long wait times, and at 4 stars, I'd wait 2 hours. But after standing at the entrance for nearly an hour, no chairs to sit in, no one took my name, no one would look at me, it just got to the point that their treatment was straight rude. This place has this reputation! Four groups ahead of us in line left without being seated. During our nearly 1 hour wait, not a single group was seated or served. Three times "regulars" would pop their head in to take a peak (one even asked "have the tables even been bused?") and then left immediately without even attempting to wait in line. Sushi is great, and I'll pay whatever. I'll wait however long. But I will not go back to a place that treats me like this. Just not worth my time.

    (1)

  • Andrew L.

    Don't let the location and decor of this restaurant fool you. I was really skeptical about this place when I pulled up at the parking lot. There's not a lot of heavy traffic in this area and the other stores in this strip mall looks as if they're about to file Chapter 11. This is definitely a mom and pop shop. They might have a helper in the back but that's about it. The restaurant has 12 tables, one large tatami table, and 3 open slots in the sushi bar area. Maximum seating in this establishment is about 25-33 people. This place is fantastic. I don't care about the slow but attentive service or crappy decor. The sushi rice is by far one of the best that I've had (sushi restaurants in the US). The sweetness and consistency..... You're not going to get the exotic fish/seafood (akagai, monk fish liver, mirugai) here but they have the usual tuna, yellow tail, salmon. The broth for the soup is not mainly soy sauce or msg based. To me it taste like chicken broth and reminds me of the soup that they serve out in Tokyo. PROS - One of the keys to good sushi is the rice/vinegar combination. This place got it down. The rice is even better than Sushi Yasuda (in NYC) and that is one of my higher ranking places. In addition, this place passed the sushi finger grip test. You can tell if the sushi chef is good when you grab the sushi with your fingers and it doesn't fall apart. This is dependent on the moisture of the rice (vinegar rice ratio) along with the pinching skill of the sushi chef. That doesn't mean the sushi rice should be packed tightly. There needs to be a balance so that the sushi rice won't taste like a rock and won't fall apart when picking it up. I forgot to mention that Sushi Tora (Boulder, CO) failed that test. - My cousin that lives out in Japan taught me to try the Tamago if I am unsure about a Sushi restaurant. That was the first thing i ordered before trying anything else here. The Tamago is EXCELLENT. It was so good, that I placed a 2nd order. If a restaurant place a lot of emphasis on their Tamago, they will pay attention to the little details on the other stuff (rice, size of the sashimi/sushi, soup broth) etc. Even Jiro made Nakazawa perfect the Tamago in the movie. - The sushi here are cut even bigger than Sushi Tora. Edo style sushi is supposed to be around 1.5 to 2 finger wide. This place got it right again. Even the rolls are huge. I didn't order the specialty rolls so I can't directly comment on it, but I saw a couple next to me order it. I heard the female patron tell her date not to look at her while she is eating the roll since it's too big for her to eat it and that she'll blush....lol CONS - No exotic sushi, not a lot of varieties. I really can't criticize them for that. Simplicity is what makes this place good. - Slow service/weird hours. Again, i don't want to say too much about that since the food rocks! They know they serve good food so they don't care about the hours or service. The lady owner is very busy but attentive to your needs so I am okay with that. It was weird eating dinner at 5:00 but you have to do that to beat the crowds at this place. This place is not flashy and is literally a hole in the wall, but is authentic and although I can't say if it belongs to the top 21 list of sushi restaurants in the US (since my sampling size is small). I would say it's one of my favorite places and it would 'smoke' any sushi places in Maryland and Colorado. This is a small mom and pop shop so they do everything. Rice preparation, tamago making, etc. So they are spending the non business hours with preparation. You just have to be patient with them when eating here. I would definitely recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Riley S.

    I'd been hearing a lot about Sushi Miyagi over the past couple of months and finally decided to check it out and see what all the hype was about. I came at lunch with a coworker and was already prepared for the fact this place is run by only two people. We grabbed the last table and patiently awaited for the waitress to take our order. Unfortunately for the group(s) of people directly after us, since all the tables were full this meant at least a 30-45 minute wait. To my surprise, no one left and everyone patiently waited as tables slowly finished and cleared. This is always a testament to the quality of a restaurant when people are willing to wait 45 minutes for a table, then an additional 45 minutes to get their food, especially during lunch when many have to rush back to the office. We ordered the lunch sashimi (chirashi) special and a couple of rolls. The portions were generous, and I found a new appreciation for sushi rice. I've been to plenty of Japanese restaurants around town, (some good, some bad), but never once have I ever been wowed or even noticed the sushi rice until now. The Shaggy Dog roll and the Houston roll were both delicious, but the chirashi lunch special was the star of the meal. I'd highly recommend visiting this place as long as you're not on a time crunch. Be prepared to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful and delicious sushi.

    (4)

  • Jon S.

    Awesome mom & pop place. Great attention to detail. Terrific presentation. Delicious. In unimpressive strip center, you might wonder why there's a line to get in. Very friendly & clean. Looking forward to going back.

    (5)

  • Thomas N.

    Super awesome. If you don't want to wait though and you're impatient. Leave. Stop wasting time for the people who are willing to wait for some of the best stuff around in Houston. Just enjoy the sushi pictures and move on. See ya. I'm ok with people giving this place bad reviews, less people to worry about blocking me from my sushi. Haha.

    (5)

  • Michelene E.

    The sushi rolls are way to large. I felt uncomfortable opening my mouth that wide. This table of men stared with delight. And for one moment I could read their minds..."open wide, wider..." In terms of Houston Sushi, Miyagi reign supreme, but your time is up. You have competition, more specifically, Izawaka ya. So give Kanye back is cockiness and hire more staff.

    (3)

  • Laura Z.

    I love sushi and I think this place is the best I've tried in Houston. I suggest going during the week because the weekends are very busy. I believe it's a husband and wife that own it and run the place. They don't have any additional staff so there can be quite a wait! I suggest trying the sweetie and the shaggy! So yummy!

    (4)

  • Amy W.

    Great sushi, friendly service. We got there 5 mins before they open and there already a small line. We ordered the sushi for two and it was great!

    (5)

  • Derrick H.

    This place is easily the best Sushi place in town. It's got a nice quiet atmosphere. The food is always top notch. My gf and I love the spicy tuna salad. I haven't eaten anything here that I didn't like.

    (5)

  • Randy S.

    Best sushi I have ever had. It kind of ruined my life, because I won't eat sushi in Oklahoma now; that is where I live. A husband and wife run this place; literally. They are both very kind, and they want you to be happy. You must have patience, and I must say that great things will come to those who wait. I had the huge boat platter, and everything on the plate was amazing except for the large roe; I have always thought that was too salty even before I had it here. The miso is very good too. They have sake, so what more could you want? Thank you, Sushi Miyagi.

    (5)

  • Daniel T.

    Amazing. BEST sushi I have had in my 25 years of existence. It's a mom and pop shop who are the only employees but they are too cute! They are nice and awesome. Since it is only the mom and pop, service is a little slow but it's all about the quality of the fish. Best I've ever had. I got the shashimi and the slices were super thick!

    (5)

  • Cathy G.

    Strongly recommended sushi/sashimi place in Houston. My favorite is its salmon sashimi and unajyu delux (eel with rice). Really high quality fish. Definitely worth to come back multiply times. The place is not very big, make sure you come early or on the weekdays. They close early as well.

    (5)

  • Renee Y.

    Great Sushi for a great price. Went there for my birthday with boyfriends and the Sushi and Sashimi for two had a large portion it was as if we went to a Sushi buffet. Service is alright, the restaurant is owned by a couple so the wife single-handedly serves the entire restaurant. Given that in mind she does a great job filling our waters and taking orders promptly. Will definitely go back, maybe not for a romantic dinner but for a Sushi/Sashimi feast.

    (5)

  • Vinotaine E.

    While most of the sushi were fresh, our squid was rather slimy. Additionally, they didn't have uni, it or or mirugai. Rather disappointing!

    (3)

  • Terry L.

    I've been coming here for a long long time And yelp has created a monster It's still a mom and pop place like the reviews say but it's very popular And they can keep it up It's a terrible wait every time here. Once I waited two hours and gave up Another time I waited over an hour and I sat forever to get food. I was starving!! The other day people were playing cards!!! How ridiculous is that.

    (1)

  • Angel G.

    I cannot stress how amazing this place is, I've been to Japan twice so I know good sushi, this is as close as it's going to get. If you're willing to make the drive out here, you will not leave disappointed. My friend ordered a few rolls and loved them, I'm not a fan of rolls because I like sushi pieces but he seemed to really like them. I ordered salmon sushi pieces with avocado slices and I will probably come back here once a week for more. Sushi Miyagi is owned by a couple and they are very sweet, you can tell they put a lot of effort into what they serve. I will recommend this sushi joint to all my friends! Don't let the distance sway you away.

    (5)

  • Sasha R.

    This place is very authentic if you want to come for sushi. I went today and when it opens at 11:30 in the morning there's already a line outside. So I see you can tell that this place is a great place to eat as soon as you just look outside. Now granted it's in an area that looks a little bit run down but from my experience most of the places that look rundown are always the best ones. When my boyfriend and I went there we got the lunch special and there it was filled with about 18 pieces of sushi which is about three rolls and it was the best sushi I have ever tasted. There are plenty I have lunch specials to choose from. We also got a spicy salmon salad that isn't on the lunch special but it is a little on the expensive side but believe me there's so much salmon that it's worth the price. If you're ever in the Bellaire area you should definitely go try it out. You won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Benjamin D.

    Despite its small scale feel, some consider this to be one of the best sushi restaurants in the Houston area--and rightly so. It is run by a husband and wife who produce some of the most authentic, traditional sushi I have ever had in the U.S. When I visited last week, I ordered the lunch special (chef choice nigiri), and the shaggy dog roll (shrimp tempura, crab sticks, cream cheese, spicy mayo and a special sauce). I also ordered a seaweed salad as an appetizer, which was standard faire. The nigiri however was delicious and fresh; the lean tuna especially was excellent. The shaggy dog roll was also very good, for those who prefer cooked sushi. However, I am only awarding a four star rating on account of poor service: I had to ask for refills on water twice, and although it was lunch, it wasn't particularly busy. While the quality of the food was very good, I would contend that there are a couple of sushi restaurants in the Houston area that are better, overall.

    (4)

  • Erik W.

    If you only have an hour for lunch go somewhere else. I got there today at 11:35 AM, I ordered off the lunch special menu and got my food at 12:40 PM . My water went unfilled the whole hour plus wait. I went ahead and put it in a to go box and am eating it now at my desk. The Sushi is awesome. Mr. Miyagi was in the back rolling his ass off but Mrs. Miyagi was running around like a chicken with her head cut off. Neither could keep up with the full house. They may need to get Daniel-son in there to give Mr. Miyagi a hand. Food was Great but I can't wait an hour for food during the week.

    (3)

  • Jojo M.

    Absolutely wonderful. The quality was superb, the presentation was fine, the service was pleasant, and the taste... It's probably safe to say that my taste buds resented me for not ordering the whole menu. We ordered the unagi bowl and a large sashimi boat (I forgot which one...) and were beyond pleased. Don't underestimate this quaint mom n' pop shop! You must try Miyagi!!

    (5)

  • Rod W.

    I really don't want to tell about this place because there is limited seating and I want to keep it for myself, but this place is simply the real deal when it comes to Japanese food. The sushi is fresh and awesome! Mom and pop just handle their business, the smoked eel and salmon rice bowls are on point too. They earned the right to have sporadic openings.

    (5)

  • Lisa K.

    My go-to sushi spot for lunch. I will not deter. I will not cheat. I will not look to another sushi spot. Randomly came upon this sushi restaurant and yes when you walk in, it looks like tables were just placed in diff spots but I try not to judge too much on how aesthetically pleasing the exterior/interior of a place is, I care about the food. The first time I came in, I ordered the sushi special from the lunch menu which included a california roll and 5 pieces of fish (chef's choice), along with a pair of spicy scallop nigiri. The nigiri pieces are a lot bigger than most other sushi restaurants will give you, thumbs up and smiley faces all around! The fish is very fresh and the maki rolls are perfectly proportioned with not too much rice packed into it where you're asking, "Can I have some sushi with my rice?" This is a true mom and pop joint with a wife and husband duo owning the establishment. Reading other people's reviews I see the biggest complaint is the wait time but honestly people, give them a break! The lady is SOO nice and the sushi chef (pop) is working his ass off to get your order in front of you. Love this place and will be back!

    (5)

  • Chris S.

    I love sushi and have tasted it from 5-star restaurants around the world in cities like Hollywood, New York, Hong Kong, Xiamen, Shanghai, and Tokyo. Sushi Miyagi gets 5-stars compared to all those restaurants. 6-stars in Houston! Don't dine here for high class ambiance but eat here for the fresh fish, culinary masterpieces, and the extreme sushi skills! I figured the chef came from Okinawa.. just googled it and it looks like he does. (30+ years experience too!) His wife also serves as waitress and is very helpful. When ordering, start with the hot green tea to warm the belly and to get ready. It's delicious and will give you an energy boost. Next, get the hot sake. Warm that belly even more and work up a happy buzz. When you're set, go for the rolls. Miyagi's culinary creations not only taste fresh but look alive too. The caterpillar roll looks friendly, happy, and full of life. I had so much fun eating him! He also cut a flower out of a carrot for my wife and that got her excited too! The pictures other Yelpers have posted speak for themselves. True sushi craftsmanship! To end it, go for the red bean or green tea ice cream. The tempura fried ice cream is also worth trying. Get them all.. Calm and cool that blissful belly down. Leave feeling great and full of energy!

    (5)

  • Jerry H.

    I found this place tonight on Yelp and we went right over to try it out. The reviews here were spot-on. While waiting for a table, I talked to another couple and learned they were there for the first time as a result of a Yelp search. How fun is that? They also loved the place. I checked. :D The place: Comfortable. Casual. Nice music. Loyal customers. Nothing special for the most part. They do have a very nice Japanese table with rice mats for larger parties. That was quite special. Reserve it because there is only one. The food: Everything we had was excellent. Quality, temperature, price, flavor, portion size. The menu has many wonderful things I've not seen in other Sushi places. The service: There are three people on staff. The sushi chef (pop), the waitress (mom), and a busboy to keep things clean. Mom and pop hustle all night, literally running back and forth. The service is slow because there are only two people. It's well worth it though. You can't help but to appreciate the lovely couple and their hustle. I fell in love with both of them instantly. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! ** This is one of those places you don't want to tell others about because it's so amazing you want to keep this one to yourself.

    (5)

  • Ann K.

    This place was top-notch, and very affordable. We ordered the omakase, and it was great quality and barely $40 per person.

    (5)

  • Joy M.

    Sushi here is excellent but the service can be exceptionally slow due to it being a mom and pop restaurant. The wife pretty much is the only waitress and being its a small place inside which can call for a wait especially on weekends. However food is fresh and its a must try. Also dont let the outside discourage you. The sign pretty much says sushi and is nothing fancy on the outside.

    (4)

  • Taylor V.

    Fantastic. Came on a Friday night. Quite a wait, but well worth it. The sushi was a work of art and incredibly delicious. Best sushi I've had.

    (5)

  • Mai N.

    this is by far my favorite sushi place. it's an amazing hole in the wall! the sign on the outside literally says SUSHI. and that's it. but it's a super cute mom and pop shop ran by an old japanese couple. the husband makes the sushi and the wife takes orders and brings out drinks and such. sometimes the wait for food is slow since there's only one person making it but it's so worth the wait because the sushi is simply amazing! for sure try the shaggy dog maki and dragon maki (my fave). they are so good here! we've also tried the crispy spicy sake maki, houston maki, and volcano maki. all are amazing!!

    (5)

  • Karen S.

    Alive without breath, As cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking. The answer is fishes! Nice, juicy, scrumptious fishes, so precious. A small restaurant on Bellaire run by a couple from Japan, this place is a treasure more precious than a gold ring. Superior fish at reasonable prices. The Usuzukuri is an experience for the flavor glutton. Paper-thin sliced red snapper with a spicy dipping sauce allows you to enjoy the flavor over, and over, and over again for the fraction of the calories. The Naruto (crab, avocado wrapped in cucumber) and Kinutamaki (salmon wrapped in pickled daikon radish) are also very good. The latter is one of my favorites and I've not encountered much like it elsewhere, and without rice will make those carb-conscious folks happy. Tasty morsels include the Unagi, Salmon, and Yellowtail (Hamachi) nigiri sushi were excellent and are a cut above in fish quality. You probably think you've had yellowtail before, as I did, but all the years eating sushi I've only encountered this quality in one other place outside of Japan. Finely marbled fat, a slight sweetness...this is my new favorite fish. Delicious fishes, raw! Oh so precious. Top it off with tempura-fried ice cream for a tasty treat. The rock and pool, is nice and cool, so juicy sweet. Our only wish, to catch a fish, so juicy sweet! *gollum*

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Sake and sashimi are delicious here! I came in with a girlfriend on a Friday afternoon and there were only two other people there. That worried me right off the bat, but the food was great. I ordered a sashimi dinner with three pieces each of yellowtail, tuna and salmon. I also tried a few bites of my friends spicy salmon and it was amazing. It was stuffed to the rim with creamy salmon flavored with chili oil and green onions. The sashimi pieces were super fat and worth the money. I love holes in the wall and this was definitely a hole in the wall! It's easy to miss if your eyes aren't open so...make sure your eyes are open, haha.

    (4)

  • Vicky S.

    love, love, love this place. their sushi was delicious, ingredients were fresh, the agedashi tofu was awwwesome. its such a little cozy place and the owners were super nice. we went right after they opened for dinner time so we didnt have to wait at all. i didnt try any of their rolls cuz me and my bf we're both more like a sashimi and nigiri person but maybe next time. the only thing is that i have to get a tea cuz their water just tasted so "tappy".

    (5)

  • Jaspreet K.

    AMAZING!!! If you're a vegetarian and are looking for veggie sushi or maki, this is the place! I had the avocado rolls which are a MUST and i had the veggie tempura rolls which were also very good (crunchy). As a vegetarian sushi lover, you will not be disappointed, there are plenty other items on the menu that I want to try. The place is reasonable, food is delicious and fresh, and the place is kind of cute looking. Bad side is that you do have to wait but fortunately last time I went during a week day at 4:00pm and they were not busy at all so we got great customer service :)

    (5)

  • Jason D.

    I like this place a lot. The food is excellent and the people are nice. It's a relatively quite place with a nice atmosphere. The downside is that it does take a while to get your food and also to pay your bill, but patience has to be learned somehow. You won't regret waiting for the food.

    (4)

  • Dea A.

    I appreciate this mom and pop place. The waitress straight up told us it was going to be awhile. With one waitress, one sushi chef and a whole place packed with people... Yeah, it was awhile. But that is OK. I had some cheap sake and good conversation. Your warning: the maki rolls are HUGE. I loved the one with the tempura yam in it covered with eel (dragon??). It was new and so freaking delicious. Their spicy tuna rolls are HUGE and a little bit on the mayonnaisey side, though the cucumber is a nice refreshing touch. We had a few other rolls too and they were all good to great. The quality of ingredients are unmatched. We normally order 5 rolls, but we had quite a few maki to take home before we exploded. Tip: order 1 less roll than you normally would, these maki rolls are on the big side! Excellent quality of ingredients. Awesome whole-in-wall atmosphere. And delicious Texas sized maki rolls. Overall, I will be back. But maybe for take out instead.

    (4)

  • Michael T.

    I'm waiting my food. Long. But I love the music. 5 stars! Come and support the mom and pop shop! And I still haven't got my food... But they're still the best! Yay Miyagi!!!

    (5)

  • Angela W.

    It's delicious!! All you need is enough budget and the time to actually wait for the food. They are short on staff, so please be patience. If you're in a rush to go somewhere else, my advice is to come back another time so you won't be frustrated and leaving with negative feelings. I like how they keep their traditions of serving great food, so yup, as long as I'm not starving to death, I can wait. We ordered the Donkatsu and chirashi lunch special and both were beyond amazing. The lunch portion worked for our not that huge appetite and the price was really good (I believe lunch specials are $12 each). They neatly arranged their chirashi and it was art. The rice below had a hint of lemon and it definitely added more freshness to the masterpiece. Best chirashi I've ever had so far. I can't wait to go back in the near future.

    (5)

  • David W.

    This is the best sushi place in Houston. The sashimi is such high quality that it stays fresh even after taking home leftovers and keeping a few days in the fridge. Everything including the chopsticks and napkins are high quality and you can tell they pay attention to smallest details. Only downside is the mom and pop operation is just that; it's two people. No other waiters or staff so service is slow.

    (5)

  • Wendy L.

    A little mom and pop restaurant that's just to die for. You'll definitely miss it if you don't know where to look. The couple that runs this shop are super nice and friendly. Be warned though if there is a decent amount of people in front of you ordering, the sushi can take some time as Mr. Miyagi is the only one making them. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the sushi there. The fish they use is excellent quality. Some of the best I've had. I haven't had a roll or nigiri there that I didn't like or think that the fish wasn't fresh. One of my absolute favorites is the spicy scallop nigiri. The burst of flavor you get in your mouth is absolutely delicious! As for their rolls I have enjoyed their Shaggy Dog Roll, eel and avocado roll, yellowtail roll and scallop roll. Definitely my new favorite sushi place in Houston!

    (5)

  • Scott H.

    It pains me to give them 2 stars, as the sushi is top of the line, but the service is so terrible that it's not worth it. The decor's nice. It's like you're eating in someone's living room. The layout is not always the best, as people tend to overflow out of the entryway and into the dining area. The food itself is incredible. I think it's the best sushi to be found in Houston. I like "classic" sushi rather than fancy rolls or dishes, so I much prefer the food to Uchi or Kata Robata. The fish is better than those two as well. Their tuna is the best I've had. Where some places serve you watery bland tuna, the stuff here is so flavorful. The first time I went, their salmon was just ok, but the most recent time I visited, it was also incredibly flavorful with a perfect texture. I order the sushi or sashimi combos and haven't been disappointed. Their miso soup and agedashi tofu are great appetizers too, which, as I will explain, is VERY IMPORTANT to order. The service is just... terrible. It's the worst I've ever had. It's important to note that it's just (literally) a mom and pop place, so I am very understanding of the long wait times. The first time or two I went it was slow, but I totally understood and enjoyed it. The most recent time was unacceptable. My girlfriend and I got there at 4pm and left at 7:30pm. It was about an hour from our arrival that we got the appetizer (we were starving), and another hour and a half until our food arrived. That's TWO AND A HALF HOURS of waiting for food. You could watch an entire movie while you waited and still not have anything yet! Not only that, but they allowed rude people waiting for a table to wait in the dining area. These people were talking really loudly about a foot away from me, and they sat their babies on open tables (not sure why the tables had not been filled). It made the tedious wait into a stress filled nightmare. I was coming here to celebrate my birthday, and I would rather have shoveled $3 slop from McDonald's in than deal with this. It would be disgusting, but at least I wouldn't be upset and stressed. When we finally did get our food, while mine was mostly great, my girlfriend got a piece of red snapper that she couldn't chew due to being so tough so she had to spit it out. Mine was really tough as well. During this time, we had to bug the woman working there after 30 minutes to get us some water, as I was parched from the salty tofu appetizer. We also had to bug her for the check after 20 minutes of waiting. My girlfriend said "thanks so much" each time, and she said "THANKS SO MUCH" in a weird patronizing way when handing us the check. It's odd that she would be mocking when we sat there and waited patiently, only asking her politely a few times for help when the wait got ridiculous. Maybe I'm just imagining the mocking though, who knows. The bill for two came out to $90 with tip, but we did order two sushi combos and an appetizer. I'd normally be happy paying it, but it sucked paying that much after being miserable for that long. Oh well, expensive lesson learned. I won't be coming back and will adamantly warn friends about it. If, at some point in the future, they hire the help that they desperately need, I'll come back.

    (1)

  • Sylvia K.

    My husband and I adore this place. It feels like you are a guest in someone's house and they are making you dinner. Its fantastic. nagadashi tofu is were its at!!!!! Everything here is amazing. Yes its a long wait but most def worth the wait. You will not be disappointed

    (5)

  • Kate W.

    Food would get 5 stars, but I simply couldn't rate my overall experience with 4 or 5 star because of the wait. I've had Sushi Miyagi on my list for quite some time and finally went last week. Well, after reading reviews about the mom and pop service and the seating issues, I knew we might be in for a longer than average dinner. What I didn't expect was that I would have to wait 10 minutes to be seated (though there was no one else in line) simply because the wife couldn't bus the table. Not to say she isn't hustling. Goodness, that woman is all over -- taking orders, running checks, bussing tables...you certainly can't say she is taking a break at any point! It seems like everyone says as they wait "Do you think she would mind if I bussed the table for her, so we can sit down?" On to the great stuff about this place -- the food. The sushi is amazing. We got several rolls, which were pretty much all 8-piece rolls and all were solid. We also absolutely loved the presentation. Our Scorpion Roll and Dragon Roll both had wasabi faces with carrot antenna and octopus sucker eyes. How cool is that?! There were also carrot flowers and wasabi leaves around the platter. Here are the ones we tried: * Shaggy Dog roll - our favorite, a must try * Dragon roll - based on the other reviews we tried this, and I absolutely agree. The sweet potato is really cool *Scorpion roll - very good, and I was impressed at the size of eel that was served on it. Very generous cuts *Crazy roll - not my favorite, but our friend loved it We also tried the agedashi tofu and gyoza for starters. These were also great, with wonderful sauces. Lastly, what was the coolest thing about this place is to watch the husband create the sushi. They have some techno-like music playing, which seems strange until you watch him prepare the orders. He literally slices, rolls and garnishes to the beat and it is almost like art. Very cool to watch!

    (3)

  • Grace P.

    Sushi Miyagi is the very definition of a mom-and-pop joint. It's owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi, who are as sweet as can be. We came on a weekday afternoon and we were the only patrons in the restaurant - yay, no lengthy wait for food! We ordered the sushi lunch, maki lunch, the agedashi tofu, and unagi with rice. The maki and nigeri were average to me, but this restaurant is worthy of five stars because of the agedashi tofu and the unagi. I think I literally saw stars when I tried their unagi with rice. It was THAT good. It's so buttery, and it just melts in your mouth. The price ($12) and portion size was very fair. It is definitely pretty high up on the list of "Best Things I've Ever Eaten". The agedashi tofu was the best I've had anywhere, the broth was perfect - properly seasoned, and very well balanced. The hours of operation (until 9 and closed on Sundays and Mondays) make it a little inconvenient for me to frequently visit. I cannot believe Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi manage to operate this entire place themselves. That's quite a feat, though I wish they'd hire some people so the wait time wouldn't be quite so lengthy during dinnertime. Nevertheless, I will definitely revisit as soon as my schedule permits. As most Yelpers have indicated, it is clearly worth the wait.

    (5)

  • JT L.

    The best sushi place in Houston(^｡^), totally worth checking it out Weird operating hours, so don't go there in the last minutes, you will wait in a long long line. Sashimi is really fresh, and I think I won't touch those not so fresh fish in other sushi places again...

    (5)

  • Isabel P.

    Definitely a mom and pop shop where the mom is the hostess and waitress and the pop is the chef. With one large table to the left at the entrance that requires shoes to be removed and about 7 other tables in the restaurant. Patience is needed here so if you don't have it, don't come here and ridicule the hard working mom and pop. I am on a Saturday even so it was expected. Just 20minutes but the wait is completely worth it. We got seated and did have to grab the menu ourselves but it's ok. The wait definitely built up our appetite so we got 2 appetizers, the agedoshi tofu and the whole squid. Both amazing and must have. The sauce in which the tofu comes in is so tasty I even used it to dip my sushi in. Entree: - regular sushi combo: tuna roll and 6 assorted sushi: the sushi was thick and huge cuts. There was a lot of wasabi mixed it so beware if you are not a fan - spicy salmon, spicy yellow tail, and spicy salmon rolls: amazing and even though simple, the fish was fresh and delicious - spicy chopped scallop: plentiful with mayo and plenty of Tobiko. Drooling good! - whole scallop sushi: wrapped around it self, thick and huge serving It was our first time here and definitely not the last. When you see how hard the mom and pop are working, you start to feel bad but I see the passion they have for the restaurant. I see how the pop aka sushi chef runs back and worth from the kitchen to the sushi bar and with quick and smooth movements across his bar as he opens and closes his sushi cooler. It's an art and I can see is love for creating master pieces. This is at the top of my recommendation list for fresh sushi in Houston.

    (5)

  • Kim P.

    So good!!! I love it! Yes the wait is very long but so worth it! I wished they opened on Sunday and/or Monday!! That's the only set back... Very cute shop and the wife is super sweet!

    (5)

  • Julienne T.

    I've previously been here for udon and today was my first time actually trying their sushi because I was told it's one of the best in town. I ordered the spicy scallop maki (6 pcs) and it was pretty good with a hint of spicy-ness with a good amount of masago within as well. I can't remember the name of the udon I usually order (Ika-something), but it's pretty delicious. Their miso soup or any soup-based orders are always good! There's only one table big enough for a group and you'll have to sit Japanese style. So I would not recommend coming here with over 4 people because their tables usually only sit about 2-3 people. It's a very small business, so tables are limited too. Overall, it's a pretty comfortable and warm environment accompanied by a sweet, Japanese couple who work together to give us quality sushi. My only complaint is that the service might be slow on busier hours of the day, so there will be a wait. Also, it would have been nice if they actually had servers, but that's okay.

    (4)

  • Joseph N.

    Went during lunch hour 230p. Food was good. I got Unagi and was done perfectly. Wife got Futomaki also executed well. The major thing is the wait. 40 mins before we got our food. That was bad. They need some help.

    (2)

  • Jennifer N.

    Service was slow, but we didn't mind the wait. We had the sashimi combo - salmon/tuna/yellow tail and it was worth the wait. The sashimi combo comes with a miso soup. We also got the salmon&avocado maki, and a spicy tuna maki. I probably would get the sashimi and salmon&avocado maki again.

    (4)

  • Leslie K.

    Ate dinner at 5:45 PM on Saturday. We were a four top and everything seemed okay until around 6 PM when 1 person came in and ordered several rolls to go, and then 2 groups of 4 came in immediately after, followed by a group of 6. By then I could see the wife's face rife with anxiety. But everyone seemed like they knew what to expect...one man brought a newspaper and a crossword. I would grab menu if you aren't tended to immediately after sitting down. And we waited at the check out table instead of at our table for the check. My favorite (4/5) Udon - sweet. Even the detail in the arrangement of the garnish was beautiful Naruto - cucumber instead of seaweed Chirashi delux $30, but a great way to get a taste of everything A okay (3/5) Agedashi tofu - eat it right when it comes out before it gets soggy Scorpion roll - a little too saucey The maki rolls looked amazing as well. Lessons learned: 1. Come for dinner and come early! Seems like everyone's lunch experiences don't do the place justice. 2. If you don't come early - be mentally prepared to wait. Start drinking...lol. Just kidding (kind of). 3. Be ready to spend some $$ Thank you Joel Osteen for being the reason that this cute Japanese couple would move from Japan to open a restaurant in Houston.

    (4)

  • Linda N.

    Great quality sushi for the price. Yes the place is run by the sole owners of the est with no overhead whatsoever. However, if you can appreciate great sushi , good portion , then u could easily bypass the fact that service is slow and wait time Is long.

    (4)

  • Sulisa C.

    A hidden gem on Bellaire! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sushi and I'm most impressed by this little restaurant. Sushi Miyagi serves the most fresh sushi in Houston and it's run by a husband and wife. Food: I ordered the spicy scallop maki and the spicy salmon maki. My husband ordered the deluxe chirashi bowl. The portions are generous. I've been to places where the chef would stick a small piece of fish in a huge chunk of rice, this place is nothing like that. The amount of scallop and salmon surpassed the usual size in comparison to other places. The chirashi bowl is an experience every sushi lover must try! We were blown off our seats! Large sushi pieces and absolutely FRESH! They serve a variety of sushi over a bed of deliciously seasoned rice - nom nom nom :) It's enough to serve 2 people. I love their menus as well because they have actual pictures for their most popular orders - friendly for sushi newbies. The agedashi tofu was soft and has a chewy outer skin. This was different compared to the crunchy outer skin that I'm used to. Nevertheless, it was satisfying. The sauce that goes with the agedashi tofu is slightly sweeter than most other places but I have to admit, so far....the agedashi sauce is the tastiest yet. Not to mention, you get to watch the bonito flakes wave back and forth. Price: It's a little pricier than other sushi restaurants in that area, but trust me...it's totally worth it! It's cheaper than some of the new fusion places but you won't find such authentic sushi anywhere else in Houston. Customer service: It's first come, first serve. When you enter the restaurant, expect to wait on a long line. I went at 5pm and waited for about half an hour. If you go at 6pm, expect to wait about 45 minutes. You may get seated by the time they shut the doors. I alluded previously that it's run by a husband and wife. The husband makes all the sushi and the wife is the ONLY waitress/hostess, so please be patient with her if she doesn't acknowledge you right away. (Thanks to all the yelp reviews, I knew what to expect when i first arrived otherwise I would be upset that it took half an hour to be acknowledge by the waitress/hostess). She is really sweet and will eventually get to you. Despite the craziness of dinner time, she always had a smile on the entire night. The husband doesn't usually interact with the guests but he works diligently to offer us excellent sushi with exceptional presentation. Ambiance: Great for intimate setting especially on a date. There are some tables that have dividers for additional privacy. There's also a room reserved for larger parties. This little restaurant has beautiful authentic Japanese decor. Cute place! Overall, if you love sushi, it's a must try!

    (5)

  • Grant S.

    Awesome sushi, especially for the price. The nicely color-coded menu showing vegetarian/cooked/raw status of each dish is great for less experienced friends. Yes, there's a wait. It is completely worth it.

    (5)

  • Sharon S.

    The sushi was melt in your mouth delicious! You can't go wrong with the sushi deluxe and agedashi tofu. It's a bit of a wait, so come early and don't wait until you're "hangry" to show up.

    (5)

  • Alex L.

    Food was great, the wait was long and not so great... From the moment we walked in to getting our food took 1 hour and 45 min... but i still want to go back...

    (5)

  • Austin A.

    Sushi is something I know well and I had been looking forward to trying Sushi Miyagi for about a year. What I knew about it was low end shopping center, cheap décor, mom & pop shop with no servers, great sushi. What I found was nearly all that. The Good: Quality of fish was pretty good. Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and other staples were all fresh and had good flavor. Tuna maki roll was good. The Bad: Cuts of fish were huge. Some people consider that a good thing for the "value", but to me its just really hard to eat. Rolls and sushi pieces were all about twice as large as I like. Just makes it harder to enjoy the sushi. Overall, Sushi Miyagi was good and I will go back to try some other items on the menu. Did it live up to the hype? Unfortunately not, but maybe I will update the review in that direction after a second visit.

    (3)

  • Mong Chong E.

    I would come back here because I'm a sucker for cheap sushi AND the escolar was yummy too. And the fresh salmon. We seriously walked in at 6:45pm and they gladly accepted us since they close at 7pm. Please if you decide to have dinner here, please come earlier if you can...and don't show up at 7 and then say "I'm waiting on my friends" and they show up at 7:30pm. SMHHHHH don't do that. I will definitely be back for more sushi. So Fresh + So cheap= happy asian. I swear if I took pics, which I did, I just got caught up in the freshness that I didn't post it immediately now the pics are lost in my phone somewhere, you could be able to see how massive the nigiri/sashimi pieces are compared to UCHI. lol Sorry, had to throw that place in for comparison. Next time, I want to make friends with the man behind the sushi counter and his wife.

    (4)

  • Megan N.

    Sushi Myagi has a lot of rave reviews, and while I enjoyed my meal, the service and the experience, I think there is a hype problem leading to inflated rapturous reviews. We went on a Saturday around 6:30 PM, and yes, we did have to wait for a long time to get a table and our meal. It's massively impressive watching Mr. Myagi zip behind the sushi bar, occasionally running (actually running) into the back for more ingredients. Mrs. Myagi also runs around the restaurant, taking care of everything else. So, while this was entertaining and even mesmerizing to watch, honestly now, hire someone. Just one person. It wouldn't kill you, and it won't detract from your atmosphere. Speaking of atmosphere, the music is awesome. As for the food, the nigiri was amazing. The white tuna was among some of the best I've ever had. The maki was fine, but the selection and price was somewhat underwhelming. After puzzling over a twenty dollar price tag on a shaggy dog roll, I realized the maki is priced according to how long it will take to prepare. So, at the end of the day, this is a great place for sashimi, nigiri or chirashi, but if you just love your maki, maybe not. I would also like to take this opportunity to make a public service announcement: if you feel you have to soak a piece of sushi in soy sauce, you do not actually like sushi. Please stop ruining perfectly good food by drowning it in something that really should not even be applied to your big ricey roll. Traditionally, the soy sauce was used to test the freshness of a slice of fish by dipping it slightly and examining the fish oils in the soy sauce. It is not a method to try and reanimate your fish by swimming them in soy sauce. It's not only really bad for you, but disrespectful to the chef and establishment.

    (3)

  • Kevin F.

    This is THE place for Sushi in Houston, and the lunch specials are great. Unfortunately it seems to be closed half of the time that I go there, so definitely check their crazy hours before you go. It's owned and run by a middle-aged Japanese couple, and there isn't a single other employee, as far as I'm aware. The woman who greets and serves always makes me feel welcome, while the man smiles and nods as he prepares some of the best sushi I've ever had. Granted, I'm no expert on Sushi. Now that I think about it, I actually never liked sushi before coming here! But I came here with a Japanese friend and, while she wasn't as crazy about it as I am, she agreed that it was good. Everything I've had has been delicious, so you can't go wrong. Your best bet, I think, is to go during one of their lunch specials because the prices are great at that time. The dinner menu is pretty comparable to any other Sushi place in town, though. I've heard complaints that it can get really crowded around lunch time, but I've never had a problem. Go here and get your sushi on!

    (5)

  • Adam J.

    I had this place bookmarked for almost a year before finally getting to go! I went with a fellow yelper and we both fell in love with this place! The atmosphere of the restaurant was awesome, I really dig the mom and pop places! The husband was making sushi while the wife ran around seating people and taking orders and just managing the place itself. We went in around 6pm and were quickly seated, good thing too cause if we'd have waited another 30 minutes we'd have had to wait do to all the people coming in. I noticed that they get a rush of people closer to time they close which is 7pm. For starters we got the Agedashi Tofu because a lot of fellow yelpers recommended it! And we loved it!! The crispy exterior with the soft inside was delicious! I highly recommend this appetizer to people who enjoy eating tofu!! The Dragon Maki- a must try!! Probably one of the most unique rolls I've had because it was made with sweet potato, avocado and eel. The flavor was just amazing! I think I could eat this roll everyday if it didn't cost $20 for about 12 pcs not sure (that broke college life). Another cool part about this roll is that on the end of the roll they make a dragon head using wasabi for the head, octopus tentacles for the eyes and carrot for the ears! The Shaggy Dog- I always love shaggy dog rolls! Sushi Miyagi has a great one too!! The spicy mayo on top was actually spicy and so good compared to others that I've had, maybe one of the best! Overall we loved this place and are definitely going to be coming back again to try some of their other stuff! The service was great, the lady and her husband were super friendly and the lady made sure our drinks were refilled! The sushi was great and fresh with lots of flavor! What's not to love?

    (5)

  • Rachel L.

    DELICIOUS!!!!! amazingly cheap sushi! This is my new favorite sushi place to go! Salmon nigiri: the salmon was soooooo thích (as thick as the rice). The rice to salmon ratio was perfection and the freshness of the fish was absolutely divine. It definitely melts in your mouth! Houston Maki roll: it was an incredibly huge roll with heaping amounts of fish and avocado. The combination of the two was heavenly creaminess in my mouth mmmm! The decor of the restaurant is not much, but it obviously doesn't matter. Definitely will come back!

    (5)

  • Genefe D.

    This is going to be short, sweet and to the point. I was going to give this place 3 stars because we waited awhile before we were greeted and then when we finally sat down it took a few moments as well. BUT the food was OUTSTANDING! My parents, husband and I went after I got out of work. I was hangry and get really annoyed by the lack of service but the food made it all better. This is a little place run by a husband and wife. That's it. They do it all. The sushi was so good and fresh. My husband got the Tonkatsu which was awesome. It came with a salad and we all had a taste. We wanted to lick the bowl because the dressing was so good. My mom, dad and I ordered different assorted plates of sushi. Once we were greeted and food started coming out I couldn't complain anymore. The frustrating wait was worth it. My husband and I will probably come again but if we do we'll come early. An early lunch or dinner. I don't want to risk being hangry again.

    (4)

  • Kathy B.

    Waiting for a table or any service was way too long. Food was not even worth the wait. I had better at other places.

    (1)

  • Gene L.

    One of my favorite sushi joints in town! My go-to at most Japanese restaurants these days is the chirashi, and Sushi Miyagi so far is the best I've found in Houston. My usual menu item of choice is the chirashi deluxe. Yes, it's a little pricier than most places, but quality is definitely better. The fish is fresh, sliced perfectly, and the chirashi bowl is assembled and crafted beautifully by Mr. Miyagi. I can't afford coming here every day, but every once in a while when I want to splurge :) As others have mentioned, the joint is run by a sweet Japanese couple. The place can be slow at times, but it's because it's just the two of them running the entire show. It's more than made up for by the heart and soul they pour into making your food. A must-try for sushi lovers in Houston!

    (5)

  • Christine N.

    It's absolutely excellent here. I've only been here once but I plan on going again to try other items on the menu. The owners of this place are super nice and adorable (they're an old couple). I had the udon lunch special and it's probably the best udon I've ever had. The broth was just right. Perfectly flavored. Not bland or diluted soy sauce flavored like other places. Their sashimi is also great. They provide large pieces. Even though it's a little pricier/moderately priced than other places, I think it's worth it bc they give you a lot of food.

    (5)

  • J W.

    My high expectations for sushi were surpassed. Yours will be too. As other reviewers have mentioned, its just the two people running a whole restaurant, please be prepared to wIt 5 minutes to have your every whim attended to (which the lady is glad to do!) Next time I will order less appetizers and more miyagi sushi!

    (5)

  • Chrissy Y.

    this is by far my favorite Japanese restaurant in Houston. it's owned by a Japanese couple, the husband does the sushi while the wife hosts tables. they are the only two who work in the restaurant. that's it! the lady is always running around taking care of customers and the service sometimes does get slow but hey she's doing amazing considering the fact she's handling everything by herself! now the food!! my absolute favorite is the usuzukuri ($20). it's a thinly sliced white fish dish with ponzu sauce. amaaaazing!! I have to order it every time I'm here. my other must order is the agedashi tofu ($5.5) it's deep fried tofu with scallion, bonite flake and a special sauce. if you don't try these two when you're here then you are missing out BIG time. their sashimi is pretty fresh. I also order the scallop hand roll ($6) every time. they don't cheap you on the orders either, the ingredients are almost flowing out my hand roll every single time. quality and quantity! haha. I've also tried their shaggy dog maki. it was good, but in my opinion you can't really mess that up. I haven't tried much of anything else since I always order the same thing.... lol but I'm sure they are delicious as well. summary: COME STUFF YOUR FACE!! oh, sit yourself when you come in or you'll stand there like an idiot if she's too busy to greet you.

    (5)

  • V L.

    Always heard about this place, but I had no idea where it was and it was right our noses! My friend wanted us to avoid the lunch crowd so we got there at 1PM but it was closed and would reopen at 3, haha! So we came back at 3 on the dot, and ordered our food. For lunch I got the following: -Agedashi tofu -Houston Maki I came in knowing (from the previous yelp reviews) that it would take a while for them to prep the food, and it REALLY does take a while - about 25/30ish mins to get the entrees out. The food is delicioussss though; the tofu agedashi was sweet, salty, and the tofu was cooked perfectly. The sushi was beautifully prepared where there were lemon halves carved to decorate the dish, thin lemon slices lined alongside the maki roll, and a flower shaped carved carrot. The Houston maki was stellar, delicious in every way - the salmon tasted great with the fresh creamy avocado and spicy mayo. My friend ordered one of the lunch platters that is served on a shell shaped dish, and her rolls were great as well. The place has an intimate atmosphere, while the decor a tad aged but was really super cute and the sushi bar looked too cool with the giant fish at the top. Eating here just made me feel like I uncovered something super secret. Overall the wait does take a while, but if you want good sushi - you need to try out this hidden gem :).

    (4)

  • Angela T.

    By now, I assume everyone knows that Sushi Miyagi is a mom & pop sushi restaurant, ran by the sushi chef and his wife who takes care of everything else. Service is going to exceptionally slow on busy nights, so try to go during random times when they're not too busy. The restaurant is pretty small, but it's a not table to table which I like. The menu is sizable considering the husband is the only person behind the sushi bar and the wife is running around. The sushi was really fresh and they were generous portions. Even the plating was really nice. The price of this place is a little higher than what you'll pay at most other sushi joints around this area, but the quality is there. Aside from the service, my only real gripe about this place is the portions which the rolls were cut. GOOD LORD. They are thick.

    (4)

  • Chris C.

    3.6 stars. I hesitated to write this review, as I really had a hard time deciding what was so great about this place. But as I visited other sushi restaurants, nit picking them here and there for their cut, texture, rice, etc, I realized that I didn't do any of that while eating here. I'll throw in a caveat though: the sushi didn't wow me and knock my socks off, either. Otherwise I would have written a review the next day instead of half a year later... I had gotten their sushi combo for lunch, and at $11 it's quite a steal, especially when unagi is added to the mix! Fish is good. Clean, smooth, and fresh. Rice is well made and plump. Only reason I don't come here more often is that when I go to Chinatown, I usually want to eat Chinese food and not Japanese, so I'll have to make a mental note to myself to come here again!

    (4)

  • Kristine K.

    I post this review with hesitation, because it is just going to make this gem busier but the praise is so deserved that I had to post... Arrive Saturday at 6:15 and snagged the last table. Come early! Otherwise you will be waiting in the small entrance (no bar) for the next table, which can mean a long wait. Service is slow, since there is only the husband-wife team working so be patient...It is worth it! Now...The food! Oh my!! SO fresh and skillfully prepared! My favorites: agedashi tofu (and I am normally not a fan of this dish) and the volcano roll. Oh!! The volcano roll! I want to live inside that bowl of warm, spicy, oceany goodness! My exact words were "this is a hug inside my mouth." Sashimi was amazing...The egg sushi was unbelievable. I will be a repeat customer as much as possible!

    (5)

  • Anthony S.

    The service here is lacking. It is mom and pop. But the food. The food and the prices more than make up for it. This is some good sushi. The Scallop sushi is the best. This is the kind of place I look for in Houston. My girlfriend and I love this place and keep coming back. The hours are also terrible so make sure you get there early enough.

    (5)

  • Tanya S.

    I love sushi! I could eat it everyday for every meal. I actually ate sushi for lunch and dinner yesterday. This was for lunch, and was wayyyyyy better than dinner that I had at another place. I didn't order much, just the crunchy salmon salad and chopped scallop sushi. The crunchy salmon salad, $15, is a bowl full of iceberg lettuce piled high with salmon slices that have been mixed with mayo, some crunchy tempura stuff, and tobiko. I'm a big eater and I thought I could finish it, but I could not...It also can be ordered as a crunchy tuna salad. The chopped scallop, $7.50, came with 2 pieces and was so tender. Yum! I do like the little old lady waitress there, she is very sweet and polite and always smiles at me. The place is pretty small, so I'm sure it can fill up fast during busy times.

    (4)

  • Vincent Y.

    If you've ever seen those silly little phone games where you run a bakery or petshop, and your customers are all lining-up faster than you can serve them, and many of whom start giving-up and leave, then Sushi Miyagi is the real-world version! I'd describe this establishment of a typical immigrant mom-and-pop operation that produces a great product, but is clueless about customer service. Yes, they're polite due to their culture, but don't mistake that for customer service. They'll rarely go out of their way nor go the extra mile. Example: Ask for a pot of hot water, and they'll give it to you without thinking about cups to pour it into. So we waited another 15 minutes for cups before we could drink our [now lukewarm] water. As a small operation, the old wife-lady is the waitress, hostess, busser, cashier, etc. The husband/chef is busy behind the counter and can't be bothered with any conversation. Even if you ask a quick question about a particular menu item, he'll somewhat impolitely defer you to his wife. Expect to be waiting to be served, seated, even to pay, while she's busy busing other tables. They're also terribly inefficient: she'll take your order on a piece of paper, then later when you pay at the counter, she'll copy everything again (by hand) onto another sheet of paper before ringing it all up on an old calculator. Yet they've idiotically chosen not to hire any temp help on this busy Friday evening. As a consequence, they overwork themselves, and she's visibly dripping with sweat, which I'm sure at some point someone will claim contaminated their food. So despite the 0-star service, I'd give their product a 4-star rating. As long as you expect poor service and long wait times, you won't be disappointed with the food. My favorite of that evening was the spicy scallop hotate. I wanted to order more, but I feared it would take another 45 min. before I had a chance to order and eat it. Their caterpillar roll was very fresh and tasty, and nicely decorated. Even their california rolls, which I find ho-hum and most other restaurants, was very fresh and flavorful! The normal scallop sushi was so-so, so stick with the hotate. These owners could be greedy, but they'd rather not make a killing by closing at 7pm on a Friday evening! It's good that they know their limitations - and with this Alief location - I'd hypothesize for safety reasons as well given their age. Tips: Go early and avoid the busy weekend nights. Don't come hungry, or bring a small snack to hold you over. Plan to keep yourselves entertained for awhile in the seating area and also while you're waiting for your order to be taken. If you don't want the old lady to be annoyed with you, KNOW what you want to order when she finally comes to take your order. If you have questions, don't dilly dally with your decision-making or else she may come back (10 minutes later) to take your updated order again. If you have another round of questions, too bad! you've been warned. Unlike those video games, where you can scale up your volume through more workers and purchasing more efficient registers/equipment, Sushi Miyagi doesn't (and never will) scale with these owners. And I'm sure that's quite fine with them.

    (2)

  • Brady F.

    Exquisite. Ordered the squid, salmon, crab and sake maki. Long wait on the weekend is totally worth it.

    (5)

  • Antony M.

    This mom and pop owned shop is run by the owner and his wife. Service is a bit slow but if you are patient, it is worth every bit of the wait. The rolls are delicious and the sushi is very fresh. I also enjoy the udon.

    (5)

  • Jt P.

    This place runs only by 2 people, just like pop and mom style restaurant. Dont come here in starving mode, eliminate a long waiting line, the food wont come right after you order. The chief takes his time to make best dishes, decoration with high quality. I love his spicy sake maki, crazy spider, gomoku udon and agedashi. I haven't try everything in the menu but so far, sushi comes with fresh and yummy taste. Come around 3-4:30, you wont have to wait but after 6, there will definitely a long waiting line. There was a time that me and my group of friends have to wait 3 hours to eat since the restaurant is all full and there was a long waiting line ahead. This place originaly closed at 10 but the owner cut down to 8.

    (5)

  • Zena N.

    Be patient. The food is really good. The couple who runs this restaurant is so cute. You just can't help but love them.

    (5)

  • Andi R.

    I wanted to love it but just not quite there... first you need patience to come here, since the wife is the only waitress she is always running around but it's slow going but she is nice and gets what you need if you flag her down. .. so the good: serving size was great, most of the sashimi was super fresh and great, the fried tofu was awesome. The bad: the tuna wasn't super fresh and a bit dried out, we got the crunchy spicy salmon salad bowl and while a great portion I didn't care for whatever mayo products they used. It's a pretty good hole in the wall place. Get here by 3pm and wait while sitting or you wait in line to get a table. Our dinner took about 2 hours. I may be back but not my top houston sushi place

    (3)

  • E M.

    I was really looking forward to going to this restaurant because it has such great reviews on yelp an it was in an article as one of the best sushi places in AMERICA! I didn't mind waiting over an hour to even get in the door. Because the restaurant is run by only the sushi chef and his wife, it's slow moving. We arrived at around 4:30 and didn't get seated until after 5:30... not too bad considering. The whole dining experience was over 3 1/2 hours... we didn't pay until almost 8 p.m. There were a lot of people trying to come in and dine on a Saturday and I think for this reason the quality of the food suffered. We ordered a total of three rolls, some sashimi, sushi pieces and the spicy salmon crunch salad, which was great. But we could see the sushi chef moving at lightning speed and running around corners, just trying to get the food out. I'm a little picky about sushi and so I was very disappointed that the rice was WARM... a major foul when in comes to sushi. Also, because the sushi chef was working so rapidly to get the orders out (I mean he's only one person), the rolls were falling apart and not completely rolled up. Also, the sushi pieces had an overzealous amount of wasabi which made it hard to really enjoy the fish. However, the quality of the fish was great and just really fresh, but I have had better. Also, the spicy salmon crunch salad was delish! The prices were very cheap for the quality of the ingredients and so that was a major plus. I think that if the sushi chef had taken more time to prepare the rolls and the rice had not been warm, I would have given this place a better rating. Overall, it's a pretty neat experience that I think everyone should try. I would go back to this place and give it another chance and I think it most likely would not disappoint.

    (3)

  • Lyudmyla M.

    Terrible customer service. I came here full of hopes after reading numerous good reviews on Yelp. The place is full of fake plant decorations which makes it look very tacky. Upon coming in, there was no seating area to wait. We were not greeted. The wait time is awful. The people that go there don't look nice either. This is the Mcdonalds of sushi places in terms of its contingent. If you don't care about atmosphere, people around you and have at least an hour to waste just on waiting, this place may be for you. At least the food is good from what I heard. I did not eat there because did not like the atmosphere and did not want to wait for another hour before I got seated. There is a bunch of other great sushi places that have much much better customer service.

    (1)

  • Gabe M.

    Most authentic Japanese cuisine. The owners cook and serve. As it is a very small place, be prepared to wait if u go here for lunch.

    (4)

  • Gary M.

    Only sushy place near Meyerland that is convenient and quick. Food is always well prepared and fresh. Low key atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Ashley J.

    Best sushi I've ever had. Hands down. We came for lunch on a Thursday, so we didn't have to wait very long. (Side note: you will have to wait very long for dinner on weekends! The place is tiny and run by a mom and pop.) We ordered the Shaggy Dog maki, Fashon maki, and Crazy maki, and they were all fantastic, as always. We split the three rolls between the two of us and we were stuffed...and that's saying something. Will definitely be back very soon! This was probably my fourth or fifth time at Sushi Miyagi and I already can't wait to come back. I've explored many sushi restaurants across the country and even in Europe and nothing compares to this place!

    (5)

  • Joseph W.

    Small mom and pop Yes mom and pop. That means two people Sushi is real good: chirashi bowl is excellent. Beware tho. Two hour wait if you come at the wrong time Must come before 5 pm for dinner. Its not a big place and there is a huge need for excellent non fried sushi in Houston.

    (4)

  • Jo-ann H.

    Even though it takes them awhile to serve the food i still think it was worth the time. Its actually not that expensive comparing to other sushi restaurants. Its just really sweet to see how the couple works togther and of course the food tasted great as well. It wont be my last visit at this place.

    (4)

  • Vianh D.

    Sushi Miyagi and Top Sushi are my favorite sushi places in Houston! Well anyways Sushi Miyagi has very great quality in their food. Their food is amazing.. I'm the type of person who likes to try different things and everything has been great. I love the people who own the place there, they're so nice, somtimes I just wished they had an extra server there because you have to have patience to be there

    (5)

  • Bobby A.

    Bring your appetite, be ready for a wait, and enjoy some of the best sushi in town. Only 2 people work here, so it may take a few extra minutes to be seated or get your food, but your patience will be well rewarded.

    (5)

  • Christina Y.

    Third times a charm , right? Wrong. Every time I gave Sushi Miyagi another chance to blow me away I was a bit disappointed. The last time I went we ordered spicy hotate, tobiko, ikura, spicy hamachi hand roll,salmon skin hand roll, sweet potato roll, and the spicy salmon salad. Call me a sushi snob, but I was tired of the spicy mayo and tobiko combination after just the salad. The spicy hotate and tobiko really put me over the top on their spicy mayo combo. The only thing to balance out the saltiness was our sweet potato roll. I still think this is by far the best thing that Sushi Miyagi has to offer. The handrolls were both soggy as well. There was way too much rice in all the sushi and not enough fish. I didn't give Sushi Miyagi less then 3 stars because although their food was not up to par, their service was still good.

    (3)

  • Jet S.

    This place amazes our senses every time. Yes you have to wait to be seated but once your food is before you~ you realize the heavens are here on earth. (Until you exit and re-enter the rest of the world)

    (5)

  • Sue C.

    Accept credit card. Plenty of parking. Serve alcohol. From service to food quality, they were great. It only takes one chef and one lady. Open 3pm to 7pm on weekend and close between 3-5pm on weekday. We were there after 5pm on Saturday. We expected a long wait for food. But nope. Order was taken less than 5 mins. Agedashi tofu came out within 10 mins. Surprisingly good tasty tofu. Definitely fun for kids ( watching bonito flakes move like live worms). My friend almost believed it. Plenty of sushi delux($22) and chirashi delux($30) to share for two. Regular size would have been perfect but we want to try it all. Soup comes with meal and it was good. Even their California rolls were surprisingly good. High quality crab sticks. The attention to details is amazing. Plenty of ginger and wasabi incorporated onto the plates that we didn't need the waitress once we were served. The single roll and sashimi pieces were in bigger and thicker cut but it is not the same as HEB quality. It is almost equivalent to 3 pieces of Sasaki's sashimi at best. The chirashi bowl has 2 times of rice than Sasaki. Not only that, better Tamago. I went to pay at the register and the lady checked me out right away. For a total of $65 plus tips, definitely well spent. It is a nice casual sushi place. It might seem expensive but the size of the dish and freshness of sashimi are definitely worth going. For instance, their dragon roll is $20 and it looks big. So, they might be $5-$10 more per person than Hokkaido, Oishii and cheaper than Sasaki but the food preparation is crafty and delicious.

    (4)

  • Rob S.

    Best sushi ever had. Melts in your mouth. Show up when they open though, gets packed quick.

    (5)

  • Trinh N.

    The sushi here are delicious and the fish are fresh. The only problem I have with this place is the wait time.. The last time I was here, it took the waitress 30-40 minutes to bring our order out..

    (3)

  • Phivunguyen83 ..

    Very good food and service but the owner is always in a bad mood. I asked asked him when he got his uni so I can order if it's fresh he said he had no time to talk to me and if i wanted s place to talk and eat, go somewhere elses when he had one table at 2pm. Would gave 4 star.

    (2)

  • Nick W.

    Absolutely amazing sushi-best I've had in Houston, and 2nd best ever. I came by reviews for this place through Yelp, so I knew to expect a wait and slower service, which was fine by me. Yelp said they were open today from 5-8, so we showed up at 5:05 to a packed restaurant with two open tables for 2, so luckily we snagged one without waiting-apparently their hours today are 4-8. I had the miso soup which was very flavorful and my wife had a seaweed salad which she enjoyed. For sushi we had the Houston roll, spicy tempura tuna roll, caterpillar roll, and some scallop nigiri (Hotate?). Completely amazing. The scallops were my favorite with the Houston roll a close second. My wife loved the tuna, followed by the caterpillar. We got there at 5:05 and left at 6:30, and we are pretty quick eaters. I'd say we waited about 5 minutes from when we got in until we had menus in our hand and seated. The soup/salad/drinks didn't take long to get out, maybe 10 minutes. Longest part was obviously the sushi, which was probably about 45 minutes. Completely understandable since it's literally a husband and wife. She was very apologetic letting us know that there were orders ahead of us and sushi takes the longest. I'll definitely be back. I love supporting a local business and the prices were reasonable as well as being very well worth it. It's slow, but get there early enough and it's not a problem. Around 6 pm there were about 10 people waiting at the entrance for tables. No thank you. One thing I can't understand is there was one person obviously mad about having to wait. This place is in such a location that I find it extremely hard to believe you would just be driving by, see a giant "SUSHI" sign and decide to stop in to the strip mall and navigate around to the restaurant...you looked it up or heard about it from someone, so I'm sure you know about the wait/long service times. It's 6 pm on a Saturday...don't get mad at the waitress/hostess/busser trying to run things-it's not going to help move anything along.

    (5)

  • Patience T.

    This hole-in-the-wall sushi place is probably one of the better, small family owned sushi restaurants I've been to. I had actually been searching for another sushi restaurant when I found that it had been closed. This restaurant, on the other hand, is open all day and does not close for lunch like most sushi places. When I arrived, there was only one other table occupied, so I didn't have to suffer a wait like most of the other reviewer's experiences. The service was a little bit slow, but considering the joint is owned and run entirely by one couple (at least from what I saw), I think one could let that slide. Besides that, my server was delightfully kind, always smiling and checking up to see if I was okay. The food was delicious! I had the eel/avocado roll and the crazy maki. The rice was surprisingly not hard or very tough at all. The eel roll basically melted in my mouth! The crazy maki was a bit large, so it took me a minute to chew it all, but it was tasty nonetheless. The prices-- I wasn't too crazy about. I ate alone and paid about $14 for my meal. But overall, I was more than satisfied with my meal. I definitely recommend!

    (5)

  • Jay G.

    I admit ive had quite a few sushi restaurants in my time, but this one i would have to say rates in the top. The sushi was Soooo fresh as well as the veggies inside of the sushi. You could see the chefs (i believe was the owner) passion and focus as he prepared each meal. He reminded me of a mini Adrian Foster, the way he would shuffle back n forth thru the kitchen past the sweet gentle woman (i believe the wife/owner) that was our host and waitress. The service was great! They both were very kind and seemed to draw your attention the way they got around that place with such speed and finesse. The miso soup was very delicious but lacked the tofu im used to in other miso soups ive had. But i repeat their sushi is a must-have!! The portion sizes are pretty standard and the prices are a little higher, but with the quality of the preparation and freshness of the taste the price is well-worth it!! The restaurant itself is a very small with around 6-7 tables as well as designated area which looked like a traditional style table setup while sitting on pillow on the floors while u eat. The rest of the restaurant had around 6-7 tables. I only gave this review 4 out 5 stars because of the size the place filled up fairly quick which means a wait. Unfortunately, there is also no real waiting area available, so your basically waiting in the dining area for a table which can seem rather strange at times, especially if your not the only group standing there. It took us about 30 mins to be seated. Also, it took about 45 mins to a hour to receive my sushi roll (which i was pre-warned by the waitress may take some time), granted it was a Saturday nite at 8pm and they were filled to the rafters! I admit i began feeling myself get restless the last 5-10 mins before my food arrived but once i took that first bite mhmmm...time was no longer a factor, believe me! Overall, i would definitely recommend this place to all the sushi lovers, and we will be back very soon, you can bet that!

    (4)

  • Gin Y.

    Best sushi I've tasted so far (2nd to eating in Japan of course)! Came here on a weekday on an early afternoon (away from the peak lunch crowd). Outside, the restaurant is not much to look at. But, inside, the restaurant is extremely cute and has a homey vibe to it. I love the decorations on the walls. It reminds me so much of Japan. There is also a section of the restaurant specifically reserved for parties that want the true authentic Japanese dining experience. Today, I came with my family, and we ordered the spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls. Wow, I don't think I could even describe in words how fresh the sushi was. It had that wonderful texture, but it melts in your mouth (in a good way). Just delicious! I also ordered the shrimp tempura udon, and the noodles had great bite to them (I think the chef made the noodles himself). Just delicious! My family ordered the katsu don, which was ok. I think the katsu could've been crunchier, and the rice a little less soft. But, it still tasted good. What I admire about this place is the hard work and dedication the husband and wife team put into bringing the food to your table and servicing your needs. The wife was both waitress and busgirl (I think she cooked up some of the hot dishes for us). The husband was making the sushi as fast as his hands could make them. He also greeted every customer walking into the restaurant. They deserve all the success of their restaurant (they were named best sushi restaurant of 2011). I will be coming back to try their soba dish and japanese curry rice (and reliving my time in Japan - so much nostalgia here)! Would definitely recommend coming here.

    (5)

  • Viet D.

    The Good: Mom and pop atmosphere, quality of fish and size of rolls, the crispy spicy sake maki is a MUST HAVE and their spicy chopped scallop is my favorite in Houston. The owners are very nice and I always want to go and support them. The Bad: Wait and service can be very slow, they seem to increase their prices every time I go from the time they opened til Feb. 2014.

    (4)

  • Miranda L.

    I've heard many great reviews from various sources about this place that I told myself I'd give it a try the next time I crave sushi. Today was the day. I came here for lunch with a friend and got there right at 11:30 (when they opened). I was told that Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi are the only ones who work there so the food takes a while. I must say it's a true authentic Japanese restaurant. They had a private room where no shoes were allowed, and of course, we were greeted in Japanese. My friend ordered the lunch special which included miso soup and two rolls (tuna and salmon). I ordered the Houston Maki, which were rolls with avocado and spicy mayo layered with fresh salmon on top and I also got an order of the fresh salmon nigiri. I must say we found our new favorite sushi restaurant. The salmon was extremely fresh, and the rolls were of a perfect size. Some sushi restaurants pack on a lot of rice so they can cheap out on the fish, but this place isn't one of them. The salmon was fresh and moist and instantly melted in your mouth. It also had the right amount of wasabi. They're also very generous with their portions (check out my pics). For those who enjoy going to non-authentic, trendy Japanese restaurants, this isn't the place for you.

    (4)

  • Christina H.

    One word. Or actually a couple of words.. CRUNCHY TAKI SOMETHING SAKI SOMETHING MAKI ROLL!!! I forgot what it was called exactly but it is simply a sushi roll with chopped tuna (or salmon) MIXED with fried crunchy flakes MIXED with a little of spicy mayo and then MIXED with chopped green onions. Yes this place has a long wait but come on people..it's a mom and pop restaurant (seriously only two people run this place).

    (4)

  • Cheng R.

    I reallllly wanted to like this place, well I do, sort of... The food: Sashimi was fresh, but the cuts were just okay. The vinegar rice was so-so as well. The best Item we had was probably the Spider roll: the softshell crab was large and in charge, crispy on the outside, decadent on the inside. I am usually not a fan of Udon but the firmness of the udon here gives it a unique bite that I unexpectedly enjoy. We were not able to enjoy the scallop or yellowtail sashimi because they were out. Maybe those were better items? The joint: This is the definition of "mom and pop" place. The wife runs the place while the husband is the sushi chef. Service is slow since it is only them two. Place is tiny, but in a charming way. We waited a verrrry long time but the wife was so nice when she sat us I didn't mind. Decor is very traditional Japanese. The low down: We went on a Saturday and they turned the sign closed at 8pm, not allowing anyone else into the restaurant. If there is a long line, they may cut you off. Parking: ample Overall: cute place, the long wait is discouraging, food is okay. You really have to appreciate the hard work the owners put into serving people everyday. I bow my head to them.

    (3)

  • Peter K.

    I came here with some family after hearing about it from many others and reading about it so much on Yelp. We came for lunch, right as they were opening so seating was not an issue. They had a special lunch menu and everything was priced somewhere between $10-20. I had the sushi lunch, my mom and cousin had the eel rice box and my dad had the mackerel rice box. To be honest, I really wanted to be blown away by the sushi here after hearing so many good things. Unfortunately, I was not. I don't know if this is because I have been exposed to so much good sushi in my life in places like NYC, SF, and Tokyo, or because they were having an off day. In any case, I found the fish to be a little on the dry side. The rice was fine. I wasn't impressed with the California roll either. It was a little haphazardly crafted. The eel was fresh and pretty delicious. As my mother clarified with the owners, it is not canned eel. The stand out dish of the meal, I thought, was the mackerel. It was soft, flaky, perfectly done and very well seasoned. Best mackerel I have ever had. It's hard to cook mackerel because it usually has such a strong fishy taste. Kudos to these folks here for doing such a bang up job with such an affordable ingredient. I will probably come back again to try their sushi. My hope is that they were having an off day. God knows Houston is in need of better sushi restaurants.

    (4)

  • Stephen H.

    I like sushi. Let me repeat this, I Like Sushi. I've had it at Red, Ichibon, Redfish, countless buffets, I think I even had it at a pizza place once. I am going to open up by saying that Sushi Miyagi is hand's down, and I am talking my hands which are heavy, HANDS DOWN, the best Sushi place in all of Houston. This is saying a lot since they are located in China Town off Bellaire, but the sweet couple in there are the only two there, he makes the sushi, she does EVERYTHING else! You may wait a bit, but it is completely worth it. It is a great private place to go with a date, a small meeting, or just casually. The jazz music playing makes the atmosphere that much better! Please give them a shot, I guarantee, you will not be disappointed!!

    (5)

  • Grace L.

    Yuuummmmm really fresh ^_^ I've been twice for lunch and here's what I liked: Chirashi lunch special: fresh sushi, amazing tamago and I actually liked the rice it came on (and that's from someone who doesn't even really care for rice) and it was a pretty healthy lunch imo Dragon roll (I think?): It had sweet potato tempura inside and avocado on the outside? I assuming there was fish but I don't remember, I kinda just love sweet potato Agedashi tofu: REALLY good, really soft, and they had bonito flakes too Veggie Futomaki: I guess good for vegetarians but it was too much radish for me Service was slow since it's only two people running the place, but she was very nice and always seemed to be smiling.

    (4)

  • Cris C.

    Okay, hands down this by far the best sushi place in Houston. I cant believe I have never heard of this place before. So here's what I like about Sushi Miyagi. 1.) Authentic Japanese 2.) Fast Service 3.) Fresh ingredients 4.) Delicious food 5.) Great presentation 6.) Reasonable Price

    (5)

  • Chao X.

    I'm a big fan of the documentary Jiro's Dreams of Sushi and I sometimes joke with my friends that Mr. Miyagi is the Jiro of Houston, as I do find resemblance between the two in terms of perfection in the art of Sushi. Sushi Miyagi has the best-quality fish in Houston, also in the top 10% range compared to the high-end sushi restaurants I've been to in NYC. And fish comes in huge chunks (twice as thick as those from normal traditional sushi restaurants)! Over my journey with sushi, I've come to realization that to have the best-quality fish is partly luck, you get what the fish men get, but to present the best-quality on a consistent basis, is a relentless effort for perfection and is very costly, something only chefs that hold the highest standards for their art and themselves can accomplish. Mr. Miyagi is one. Every kind of sushi is amazingly delicious, and among them I love Uni and Spicy Hotate the best. Besides sushi, Sushi Miyagi still holds the record for the best Agedashi Tofu I've had so far, and the secret is the sauce. My small complains - rolls are too big and they break off sometimes, lol. They don't have Toro on their menu, and deserts are average. Service can be slow during dinner times...but these are nothing compared to the divine happiness their sushi offers. If you are a sushi lover and come to Houston, this is a must visit.

    (5)

  • Jonathan N.

    This is a small sushi place where you seat yourself and is ran by a wife (server/busser) and husband (chef). I came and it was not busy at all so I did not wait. Sat myself and was promptly greeted and given waters. Never really got a refill after that though. Lunch menu does not have a huge selection but it is served with miso soup (although there was no tofu in mine!) I ordered the chirashi which was $13. I was not impressed. I had 2 salmon, 2 tuna, 2 yellowtail, 1 shrimp, imitation crab, omelet, and 1 unagi over rice. The fish itself was fresh but it is just not worth it. I also ordered the spicy chopped scallop sushi which was 2 pieces for $7 dollars! Again not bad but I did not think worth it. Shaggy dog roll was okay.. it had a little too much rice for me but I ate it regardless.The spicy tuna roll was was pretty good as well as ridiculously large. Aside from the prices, this place is a 4.5ish. They have fresh fish and large portions. I have had better in houston at some of the finer places. This is probably the best you'll find in Chinatown though.

    (4)

  • Andrea N.

    Pricey for the portions, but you can tell this is a small family restaurant once you walk in. The woman knows little english but very sweet lady. I was with one other person, and we were the only ones in there, and it took a while for our food to come out. Overall the food was good.

    (4)

  • Helen W.

    I'm one of those people today, I guess. The person who rates poorly when everyone else is handing out four and five star reviews. My experience wasn't merely that the place was over-hyped by friends; No, it was just THAT bad. So bad that I have to now question the judgement of my boyfriend, and I will never trust him about food again. On to the meal: Agedashi tofu: Their tofu is more firm compared to other restaurants. Not a pro or con for me, but something to note. Otherwise, this dish was good. Tekka maki: WOW. For all the people praising the quality of the sushi here, I must say this was a huge shocker. They served us maguro from those pink frozen bricks! I used to work at a sushi restaurant and this was very apparent to me. Highly disappointing. Kara age: Tasted like it was marinated in their agedashi tofu broth, but with more salt. Not crispy at all. Comparable to soggy Chik-fil-a, but even that is better than this kara age! Okay, even my boyfriend agreed that this experience was just a shame. Maybe it's because we came at 9 pm, but that is NO excuse to serve us thawed out tuna! Among the other dishes that were just less than satisfying, I think the topper is that the advice I got upon entering was "drink your water wisely." Bad all around - the food plain sucks. I think this restaurant is a good example of one that peoples' opinions are blinded by the fact that it's mom and pop and actually owned by Japanese people.

    (2)

  • Jennifer F.

    Love this mom & pop place. Don't expect a speedy meal because it's just mom & pop Miyagi running the place. I loved the chirashi that I had. I think it was $17 for the lunch. It was the freshest fish I've had in town and super smooth, expertly cut, and the rice is perfect.

    (4)

  • Anna J.

    OMG, best sushi i've ever had! The spider roll was so delicious, soft shell crab...yum! Even though only the husband and wife works there, they are pretty quick at getting food on your table. My friends all had different rolls and every one was just delicious! There is a sweetie pie roll? I forgot the name, but it had sweet potato in it and it was so unique but delicious!!! MUST go for sushi lovers!

    (5)

  • Vanesa V.

    With all the great reviews about this place I had high hopes, but was a little disappointed with the food and the high prices. I do however agree that the service was pretty good for just having two ppl run the front of the restaurant. The wife and husband couple here are extremely friendly. I ordered the agedashi tofu and felt like there wasn't really anything that great about it, I think I've had better at Aka Sushi. The salmon nigiri was good though, the fish was really fresh. I also got the spider roll which was not bad because the crab is huge, but I wish they had used less batter when frying the crab. My bf got the katsu don and did not like it at all, he said it had a funny taste to it and that the meat was mushy. I think I much prefer Hokkaido because the prices there are much more affordable.

    (2)

  • Tim J.

    A quiet small home style Japanese restaurant, where the food is decent but service is slow. The staff here works at a furious pace closer to the wall street trading floor than the peaceful country side kitchen you would expect. The sushi chef and a lady who dubs as a waitress/hostess/cashier runs like they had too much red bull. Yet that could not stop how slow the food comes out. The dish's are decent, more or less what you would expect from a large chain restaurant. While I do appreciate the effort of the staff, running around like a mad marathon doesn't equal to signature foods.

    (3)

  • Ellie R.

    Great sushi place in Sharpstown. Family owned and you can tell it's authentic japanese food. Fish is fresh and the cuts are fairly thick.

    (4)

  • AJ T.

    Quick and dirty review: Give this is a try if you're willing to wait. Order spicy tuna roll! This is one of the better spots I ate at in Houston, but let it be said that your sushi will come out slow. And I mean s l o w. it's a mom and pop shop run by just 2 people--the sushi chef and his wide who seems to do everything else from cashier to waitress. If you're hungry it'll seem like the chef has gone to the ocean to catch the fish, waits for it to die a natural happy death, and then takes his sweet time to make your sashimi dish. All that being said if you're willing to wait (which we were), you can see how much care the chef takes in hand rolling each individual piece of sushi. And more importantly you can taste the care and quality in which the sushi is made and served. - Spicy Tuna Roll (5 stars): this place probably wouldn't have impressed me if we hadn't ordered this dish. Don't miss out - Sashimi lunch (4 stars): Eel was my fave. Generous portion for price, though I didn't care for the shrimp. - Curry rice lunch (4 stars): $11 - a little pricy for the amount and for what it is, but this dish has a really lovely slow heat. It's so fairly ginger-y so I would shy away from that if you don't dig ginger. Both lunch portions come with miso soup, which i can't complain about. I enjoyed eating here and found the server to be kind, and our waitress did warn us that the sushi would take a while. Overall, definitely recommended.

    (4)

  • John W.

    agedashi tofu. DAMN. The agedashi tofu was so damn good. Ok, let me start by saying, the service sucks. The wait for a table sucks. The wait to get more water was long and sucky. BUT this is not a main stream restaurant. It's ran by a little Japanese Grandma and Grandpa. The service is going to suck. But if your mom was serving you, and she didn't bring you water promptly, would you give her a bad review? If you said yes, stop reading my review and move on. This place is not for you. For those of you that are still reading, good. More room for us! If you didn't know, I'm a big fan of the agedashi tofu. After the first order, the wife, the brother, and I wished we had ordered two orders because we didn't want to share with each other. Yeah, I didn't want to share with my wife and brother. SO WHAT?!?! It was delicious! The wife got the sashimi and loved it. The brother and I got a bunch of makis and that was pretty good. This is old school REAL sushi. I should have said this earlier, but if you want fancy fusion, you're in the wrong place. The meal (including the time we waited for a table) was 3 hours. Fair Warning: Don't come here if you are already hungry. I don't give 5 stars to every place and most places, I just don't review because they are just TOO AWFUL to put into words. But I really enjoy this place. Really, I don't want anyone new to come here. It's going to make my wait for a table longer and that part already sucks. DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES: 1. you expect good service 2. you expect to be seated quickly 3. you need super fancy surrounding 4. you are in a hurry 5. you are looking for fusion sushi DO go to Sushi Miyagi if: 1. you have time to kill (at least 2 hours) 2. you want really old school authentic sushi 3. you love your grandma and grampa and you miss them.. Bottom Line: I love this place. Please don't go. The wait is already too long and I don't want to wait behind more people. Would I go back? YES! YES! YES! YES!

    (5)

  • Shelley F.

    I have never loved a meal so much as to feel obligated to write a review on it. So let that be a testament to how great this place is. First thing's first: Don't come here for a quick meal. If you're going to come, know that you're going to be waiting a while. But it's totally worth it. The food is wonderful - as many others have said, the agedashi tofu and dragon roll are superb. The dragon roll melts in your mouth and is oh-so-satisfying. The agedashi tofu is great in terms of texture and complexity of flavor. The lunch specials are also quite good. I had the sushi special myself, and for $12 I found it to be pretty satisfying and very nicely done. As others have noted, they do put wasabi between the rice and the (large cuts of) fish. I really enjoyed it, as its one of the markers of an authentic sushi place. For dessert, the tempura ice cream is your best bet. It's delicious and super cool (hot outer shell and unmelted ice cream center). The service as I said before is slow. That being said, the Miyagis are absolutely adorable. The wife, though she was running around and very busy the entire time, is also very sweet and does her absolute best to get everything done. The husband, the sushi chef, creates beautiful food both taste-wise and presentation-wise. Both of them are super friendly and do their best to keep the place going. Bottom line: This place is a jewel. If you're too busy to enjoy life, it's not for you. But patience will get you very far here. The food is definitely worth it. Go for lunch - the wait is definitely shorter, and the specials are very reasonably priced. GET THE SUSHI. Seriously don't go to a place that is famous for sushi and get a bento box then complain. The sushi is to die for.

    (5)

  • Jane V.

    Great sushi and overall fun experience. It is run by a husband and wife who are hustlers, running between kitchen and dining room. The sashimi is fantastic and rolls are quite good. Had to dock it a star as the service can be quite slow (yes, part of the charm is the two man show, but I get a bit frustrated waiting for long periods of time and constantly searching for a water refill) and it closes at 7pm.

    (4)

  • Michael H.

    Let's start off the service was slow as hell but it was understandable because it is literally a mom and pop restaurant. When we came in, we didn't know what to do because the wife was in the kitchen and the husband was making sushi. Eventually the wife came out to do her thing and got us situated. Got myself a nice hot matcha while my friend had opted for water. Drinks came out so we had ordered a lot of sashimi, nigiri and rolls. Food almost felt like it had taken forever to come out but let me tell you this, it was worth it! I honestly ordered almost everything from the sushi menu just to try it out. Delicious except for the Volcano. It was borderlining Dynamite that I dislike in every sushi joint. Fish was fresh and you could really feel the fiber with some of the cuts. I love it. Will be coming back again sometimes! Hope you guys have uni in stock next time!

    (4)

  • Kelly S.

    I don't know why I haven't reviewed them sooner. I feel almost guilty. I have been eating here for several years now, and I won't eat sushi anywhere else. And may I add, that I eat here while pregnant? That's right, sushi while pregnant. And that is simply because I have zero worries about cleanliness (good night, have you seen the bathroom? Immaculate.) And, zero worries about the freshness of the fish or cleanliness of the kitchen. I have yet to go to Uchi, because I don't want to make reservations a month out and then pay that much for sushi, but friends who have been to both say that the quality between Uchi and Miyagi is the same. Miyagi is just more traditional Japanese as opposed to fusion. I could live on the Agedashi Tofu. It's phenomenal. My other staple seems to be the rainbow roll. But I haven't had anything there yet that I didn't like. Having gone long enough to build rapport with the owners, they don't plan on hiring a bus boy. They tried before and I think just couldn't find someone who fit what they were looking for. They figure if you're serious about sushi, you don't mind the wait, and that of you're not, there are other places in town. They work incredibly hard, and I hope they are there for years to come. The wait can be obnoxious, but it's not because they aren't working as fast as they can. It's just that they are a very popular place. My suggestion is to go about 30 min. before you think you're going to be hungry.

    (5)

  • Jenny N.

    Patience is a virtue, come if are you willing to wait and if you have time. There are only two people working this restaurant, so please have patience. [Mom and pop shop]. Both are very kind people and will apologize for the wait and inform you if the food will take long. We arrived around 7pm and the restaurant, [Note there were not a lot of people there when we arrived, I would say it started to get busy after 7:30pm?] we didn't wait long before we were greeted by the wife. She sat us down and brought us our drinks instantly. Food- Good, the sushi was fresh and I would say the non-sushi dishes were rich with flavor. We also had desert and I believe it was worth the wait. Trying to order desert when the rush arrived took some time to get her attention but it was worth it. The Mochi was soft and sweet. While the Ice cream tempura was just rich and delicious. -If you want to wait less, come before or after the rush or else expect to wait. -Something I've noticed is that the food is usually cooked right after you order.

    (5)

  • Esta Y.

    Service: nice, no frills, no attitude, just simple. Waited to ~15 min for a table. There wasn't a hostess, so you just stand until the one waitress seats you. Food: Yum!! Fresh fresh Uni....rare find it seems in Houston Ikura...generous in portion size Sashimi...Huge slices and fresh Spicy Scallop Roll: perfect Definitely would come back....just don't look down at the carpet when you eat....it's not a fancy place, but new flooring would help. Small quaint restaurant!

    (5)

  • Dalia H.

    My coworker found this on Yelp and it was totally worth it! We got the Agedashi tofu for an appetizer and the Volcano maki (be prepared to wait about 45 minutes for this slow cooked specialty) and they were both amazing! Never had anything like the Volcano-hot & yummy! The server ran around like crazy, but we never felt neglected.

    (4)

  • Megan S.

    Sushi here is delicious and fresh. A little pricey but worth it if you are into good decent sushi. Only run by a husband and a wife so be patient.

    (4)

  • Gia D.

    I've been trying all other sushi places across H-town but this place is the best by far. Sometimes we just want to go to a different place when we crave for sushi but eventually we have to come back to Miyagi. My fav are Houston maki and Crispy Salmon Maki. Their sashimi and noodle are top notch too.

    (5)

  • Dong-Je L.

    EXPENSIVE. Got an Unaju/unagi/eel bowl with rice; cost 15$ and was as small as a bento box. The Agedashi t/dofu was delicious and a bit more moderately priced (5$). Tried the strawberry mochi dessert (2$), which was just a small, palm sized mochi stuffed with strawberry ice cream. Good atmosphere and nice, excellent service, perfectly delicious food, but way too overpriced.

    (4)

  • Wesley C.

    There are some places that they call "mom and pop" shops but when you get there they look like your typical chain restaurant. Not taking anything away from these places but sometimes these places get to big for there own good. But Sushi Miyagi is the quintessential mom and pop restaurant. Why? Because there are only two people working here at any given time. Mom and Pop. Sushi Miyagi is owned and run by a very sweet husband and wife team. There are no other wait staff, cleaning staff, or sushi chefs, just the two of them serving at times a restaurant full of people. So with that said, as you can imagine the service is slow but undestandibly so. You must be patient if you come to dine here because I promise the sushi is well worth the wait. I definitely have my favorite sushi restaurants in Houston and after one visit Sushi Miyagi climbed up to a solid number 2. Here are some reasons. First of all the sushi is cheap for the amount of food that you get. The rolls are huge and the sushi pieces are incredibly thick. Each roll has plenty of ingredients and you can taste every component of the roll. For example they have one of the best Philadelphia rolls that I have ever had. The amount of smoked salmon they load in the roll with is absolutely incredible. Secondly, the freshness of the fish. Sometimes when people hear cheap sushi they think low quality and lacking freshness. This couldn't be further from the truth at Sushi Miyagi. The freshness of the fish really comes through in the sushi pieces. Each piece is cut perfect and packed with flavor. And in every maki roll not only is the sushi fresh but the vegetables are crispy and delicious. Also the presentation of the rolls adds to the quiant atmosphere. Our delicious Caterpillar roll actually was made to look like a Caterpillar with cut cucumbers asits tail and tiny curled octopus legs as its eye. Lastly, the feel of the restaurant is so homey and personal. Now granted there are definitely some negatives to their being only two people running this restaurant at any given time. But it also adds to personality of Sushi Myagi. In my opinion this is the type of place you go on a first date. Its not rushed, its personal, it has a very homey feel, and the food is amazing. Making you look like a man/woman who really knows great food and great taste.

    (5)

  • Vania P.

    Love. Worth the wait, just be patient. Consistently top quality, and I've never walked away disappointed. Also, best tamago and vegetable futomaki I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Kathy M.

    The food here is good due to their freshness. I like their Houston roll ( salmon and avocado) and Spider roll (fried softshell crab, almost 15 dollars for 4 pieces). The price is a little high comparing to its portion.

    (4)

  • Tx H.

    Went for early dinner because of the reviews. Rather disappointed with the food & service. There was about 3 tables occupied when we arrived. Only a couple running the place. Ordered sashimi & Katsu don. Though sashimi were very presentable, the Katsu don was too salty. Though the couple were friendly, they barely have the time attending to us, service was slow. For that price & service, it will be my last time going there.

    (2)

  • Lb Y.

    get there early... like at 5pm

    (5)

  • Patrick N.

    I've been here many times with friends, so obviously I'm a fan. With service aside and talking purely food this place would definitely get five stars, but I'm going to give them a four stars just because it would be an insult to other five stars places. This place is run by a husband (sushi chef) and wife (waitress). Just find a table when you walk in, if there is no table available then I would suggest come back another time. Also don't stand by the door and wait, it would make you look silly because the waitress will be too busy to come greet you. Once you get a table, it doesn't mean that the waitress will we be with you right away. Give her some time, then she'll be with you to take orders. Then you will have to wait another 15 minutes or so before you get your food. Overall If you expect great food and excellent service, then this is not the place for you. But if you just want a good sushi and don't mind bad service then I recommend you to come try their sushi here at Sushi Miyagi.

    (4)

  • Christie N.

    I'm happy to give my first yelp review to Sushi Miyagi. This is definitely your authentic Mom & pop sushi bar. Husband & wife owned business for 6 years. You can see that they are a very admirable, kind & hardworking team. Mr. Miyagi prepares your order from behind the bar while Mrs. Miyagi seats you & brings out your dishes. Sweet, attentive & soft spoken. We chose to be seated on the left end of the bar near the tatami room which was beautifully decorated. Even though it was small area, I found it quite charming & intimate. Perfect for a casual date night. Soft, soothing classical tunes played in the background. As we browsed the menu, it had a variety of dishes along with photos. We decided with "shrimp shu-mai" as an appetizer which were brought out fresh and hot. Absolutely delicious paired with a yummy dipping sauce. And the "shaggy roll." What can I say? Crunchy and yet melt-in-your-mouth combo. You can tell he puts time and passion into preparing these dishes so they can not only taste great but come out along with a beautiful presentation as well. It's definitely worth every penny. Highly recommend a visit! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Will return many times in the near future. :)

    (5)

  • David C.

    Food was good but pricey. Super no frills on the inside. Super, super no frills. We missed lunch by 15 minutes and ordered 4 rolls instead. Soft shell crab, shaggy dog, spicy yellow tail and spicy salmon. Man, e'rything was really, really fresh. The girlfriend especially enjoyed the soft shell crab. Said it was one of the best she's ever had. I thought my food was okay. Fish was good. But this would be a tough first date place . Oh it's a little pricey too. $50+ for two is a lot in my book, especially for a lazy Saturday lunch. Worth it thought. Will be back probably in a few months.

    (4)

  • Erika L.

    I came to this place because a good friend love this place. The service there is really really slow, so don't go there if you want to eat something fast. You can be waiting in the door for more than 15 minutes before they notice you are there. They get 4 stars because despite the service they have excellent food! the fish is super fresh! the sushi is great.

    (4)

  • Yanna N.

    I love this place. Cute little restaurant located in a shabby shopping center right next to lucky dragon. I've been here a few times and their sushi is always consistent and delicious! Like others may have mentioned, the wait can be unbearable sometimes but it's understandable considering the fact that there's only one sushi chef and his wife is the only server. The wife is super nice and apologizes for the wait. It's hard to stay mad! The pieces are ridiculously large and they're not stingy with their fish either. Oh and did I forget to mention, everything is FRESH. Ugh, so good. I usually get the same rolls and I recommend you trying them. Houston Maki Shaggy Dog Tried the volcano roll twice. Not really worth $16. Kind of tastes like the hot geisha from miyakos. All in all, I definitely recommend you give this place a try. You'll get hooked, I promise.

    (5)

  • Jeannie K.

    I've only been here for lunch but I wouldn't come again for it. Maybe dinner is better.

    (3)

  • Khoi T.

    5 stars of deliciousness !

    (5)

  • Wendy H.

    This is the place to go if you want to get your sushi fix. This hole in the wall, literally "mom & pop" restaurant, has the best agadashi tofu that I've found in the Houston area. The boyfriend and I ordered the Houston maki and the Dragon maki which has a tempura sweet potato in the center - delish! We always order a spicy chopped scallop handroll (off-the-menu) and the "pop"/sushi chef adds just the right amount of spice! Also, the gomoku udon is soothing to the soul. I just wished they had uni on a regular basis. Yes, we had to wait 1-hour to get seated but it's worth the wait. I am all for supporting local businesses and hard-working individuals.

    (5)

  • David N.

    I was really disappointed by this joint. I usually don't travel outside of the loop, and if I do I expect to be blow away. When a place has this many reviews and this high of an average I was just hoping for yummy goodness. I came for lunch and my friend and I both had two of their sushi combo specials. Not only was it BAD, it was slow, AND expensive. We were lucky because we also ordered the katsu don (sp?), it was the best I've had, maybe because they add in the egg? Seemed like they only had 2 people? So yes the service is terribly slow. The fish was NOT fresh on my visit.

    (2)

  • Jamie M.

    Super fresh food, and absolutely delicious. Our order consisted of : Agedashi tofu - the broth was so flavorful Seaweed salad - I liked that it was on a bed of lettuce rather than the small slices of cucumber I'm used to. Miso Soup - probably one of the best miso I have had Sashimi platter - to die for fresh fresh. squid,salmon, red fish, tuna, octopus (I'm not a salmon fan, but even the salmon was so fresh and delicious) Uni sushi - beyond the waitress being a little unsure of me wanting to eat it, cant blame her for asking me if I've had sea urchin, regardless yummy! Everything was exceptional. The fish was very fresh, melt in your mouth. Would highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Stephanie D.

    My favorite sushi restaurant in Houston, no contest. I came here for the first time because of the ridiculously high Yelp rating. I kept coming back for the super-fresh fish and the friendly service. I've had sashimi at other places, and found it very hard to enjoy. I had a bowl of chirashi at this place (an assortment of raw sushi on a bed of sushi rice) and I loved every piece. The amazing freshness of the fish makes all the difference in the world, I'm telling you! And this is the freshest and cleanest-tasting fish I've ever tasted anywhere. Some of the rolls I'd recommend getting here are: -J.K. Maki: I don't know why it's called this, but it's tuna, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in a roll and smothered in spicy mayo and tobiko. They do not skimp on the tuna and it's buttery and delicious. -Houston Maki: A big hunk of avocado inside, wrapped in a ton of fresh salmon on the outside. This roll is creamy and so so good, which explains why it's mentioned in so many previous reviews. -Crazy Maki: It's like a spider roll, but instead of soft-shell crab, it's a big piece of fried shrimp. It's one of the cheaper rolls on the menu, too, so I would highly recommend this roll for those on a budget. -Spicy Hamachi Crunch Roll: Our FAVORITE by far, this roll is way too simple to taste so freaking good, but it's just minced raw hamachi, mixed with a little bit of spicy mayo, tempura crunch flakes, and scallions. But it's SO GOOD. They also offer this roll in other variations, like spicy scallop crunch roll and spicy tuna crunch roll. Both good, we just happen to like the taste of hamachi over the other fish. -Agedashi Tofu: Okay, this isn't a roll, but rather an appetizer. I usually don't order this dish anywhere else, but I wanted to try it here because of the reviews about it, and boy is it the bomb. The broth is SO GOOD, and the tofu is fried up to order, so it's always hot and crisp on the outside, soft and tender on the inside. Ugh so good. On to Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi, the adorable middle-aged couple who run this place. Sure, the service is slow during peak hours because it's just the two of them working the front, the sushi bar, the kitchen, everything. I've learned to come during non-peak hours, and the service is always prompt at those times. You would think the stress of running such a busy restaurant by themselves would take a toll on their marriage, but whenever they sneak a smile at each other or exchange a private laugh, it just melts your heart. I haven't been here in about two months because I've been out of town on vacation. Now that I'm back, I need my Sushi Miyagi fix.

    (5)

  • Jean G.

    Evidence that Yelp is full of fake reviews, cheap college student palate, or both. Sushi is ok. Service is homey but spotty. While I enjoyed my experience more for its rustic quality, Miyagi sushi is slightly above average for Houston. The best sushi for Houston is still in the loop at Uchi or Kata. Even an ex-CIA agent can tell you that Sushi Miyagi is a Houston fad. Don't waste the trip outside the loop.

    (2)

  • Monica T.

    Some things to know about this place before you go (in my opinion): 1) You've gotta be patient. The service IS slow. Why do so many people go, line up, and actually wait for their food? Because it's delicious and definitely worth the wait! 2) It's run by one couple. One couple = two people. Give them a break. Get impatient with slow service? Go somewhere else where you can get cheap quick sushi. The husband is the only one making EVERYONE'S sushi, and each plate comes out absolutely perfect. 3) It's a small place, and it's nothing too fancy. It gets really busy during lunch and dinner hours. I have been there at 11:25am, and people are already lined up outside the door, so plan your trip ahead of time! 4) This is a self-seating restaurant. Again, it's a small restaurant. You go in, sit down, and IF she isn't busy at the time, give or take about 5-10 minutes, she'll come with menus. The bathroom is in the back if you need to directed there as well. 5) This is the most authentic sushi I (and hopefully you too!) have ever eaten in my life. Their food is clean and well-designed, and the best part? There's a lot more food that comes with the price (seriously, if you want cheap sushi, go somewhere else!), and the slices of fish are much thicker than other sushi places I have been to. My friends and I have high-expectations for other sushi restaurants now! :P Hope this helped! Enjoy! P.S. If you like spicy tangy shrimp sushi, try the Shaggy Dog! It will fill you up for sure.

    (5)

  • Eva D.

    The best sushi place I have been to in Houston. Like everyone else said, you'll be waiting to get your food for a while since there are only two workers. Mom and pop place. Sushi rice so flavorful that you don't need soy sauce. Just stay home if you're going to order and eat your California rolls and Philly rolls with extra spicy mayo and a fork.

    (5)

  • A. P.

    Hmm. I'm not sure how this place has so many reviews if it's so dang hard to even eat at this exclusive and elusive place! Is this the Japanese version of Seinfeld's "soup nazi"? My experience: showed up at 8:30 on a Saturday night, with 1.5 hours until closing. We were the only people waiting. Stand awkwardly inside the door for 10-15 minutes while the sushi chef and only waitress ignore us and go about their business. When I looked around, there were about 3 tables of people and more than half of the restaurant was empty. All of the empty tables were covered in dirty dishes, otherwise we would've seated ourselves. Finally the waitress came out and told us, "we're closed; there are too many orders and not enough time to make them". What the what?! With the restaurant only half full and 1.5 hours until closing time, it sounds like they seriously need some more employees. At full capacity, a restaurant should be equipped to serve all of its customers, otherwise, downgrade to a smaller space or require reservations.

    (1)

  • Jessica L.

    I don't know about you but I can appreciate a sushi restaurant that doesn't double as a club/lounge!! With that said, this restaurant isn't known for its decor or ambiance. It's a bit more of a hole-in-the-wall type of place, but those are often the best! While Sushi Miyagi offers many 'Americanized' rolls to cater to the average customer, what I like about this place are the more simpler and traditional items that it offers. On one of my visits, we wanted to try some more traditional items and the waitress warned us that usually only the Japanese guests liked those items (it involved fermented stuff) and she might not recommend them to us! Hearing that, I knew I HAD to try it, haha. For the less adventurous and/or less experienced, there are pictures of many of the menu items to help you decide what you want! Be warned though-- the service can be pretty slow. I've only ever seen 2 people working there-- the sushi chef and the hostess/waitress (husband and wife!). They both seem very hospitable people but sometimes seemed overwhelmed by the number of people there. Regardless, this hasn't stopped me from coming back!

    (5)

  • Lloyd P.

    I always like to read reviews of an restaurant that I plan or have been to. I love learning about the new openings here in Houston and hearing what others have to say. I still always like to try place. I've read so many accolades about this place and always wants to try t an finally took the drive to do it. Small place, totally hidden and a dive. But really eclectic, traditional and pleasant inside. I enjoyed the music the owner/sushi chef was jamming while he was flying through making sushi. I was we'll aware of the fact that this is a true "mom and pop" restaurant and they run everything up front. Cool. Seating...it was half full and took a while for the hostess/waitress/owner to recognize me. I asked for the sushi bar. Sat there for a whole without a menu or an offer for a drink. The sushi chef directly in front of me was so busy with orders that I was satisfied with the fact that he was in the zone and able to handle the workload. Finally I get attention front he waitress/owner and place my order. After food arrives, I eat, which the sushi was really good...not great. Bit really good in my mind is top notch. I ran out of water at the beginning of eating all of my food, and finished my food and waited at least about 20 min before a had to flag her down to bring me my check. It really sucked...I kept staring at the sushi chef and every time she walked past, but nothing. Yes..I get it....it's just the, 2. But seriously....you can't handle everyone doing that respectively! It was lunch..so normally people aren't there for casual dining. She was so busy taking care of a few of the larger parties that she totally left me in the dark. HIRE another waiter/tress! You dont have to pay them much at all to work and make a really good amt there. Oh well....as much as an wanted this to be my quasi-hidden gem, I won't be coming back. There are many very good sushi spots...as well as excellent ;)

    (2)

  • Anthony L.

    Came here based on high yelp reviews, it's good, but nothing omg amazing. Mom and pop yes - so expect friendly but slow service. The lunch specials are...kinda lame, don't recommend it. Rolls are good quality and good sized. Unfortunately, above average prices (about 20% higher than your average sushi roll place). Don't think it's worth the higher prices. Worth a return? Not a definite yes, just maybe

    (4)

  • Kim D.

    I've been here multiple times and I love it! It's probably one of my favorite sushi places around Houston. And I'm a avid sushi connoisseur so I'm really picky with quality of sushi. I love raw fish and sashimi and the quality here is definitely not lacking in any aspects. Don't let the sketchy outer decor fool you. The best places are usually hole in the walls. My boyfriend claims that this is the best place to find sushi he's always wanting to go here. I like it but not as much as him. I guess because the service is slow and I mean SLOW. I totally understand that good sushi takes time and that's fine. But, I still gotta eat, right? It's a mom and pop kinda place, literally. The husband makes the sushi and the wife is the server. That's it, she'll take forever bringing the menus and to take your order. But, she's soooooo sweet so it's okay that why we keep returning. I don't know what are the exact names of the rolls that we usually get because I never order. But, all the rolls are pretty basic, maki's, Nigiris, and sashimi. And I like that, everything is a pretty generous amount and the fish is always so fresh. Probably the freshest fish that I've ever had. Id probably be a customer for as long as they stay open. They're really underrated, it's not like Hokkaido which is literally down the street. But, the quality is shit, if you're a broke ass high school student then that sushi will probably be the best you've ever had. Because, Hokkaido is super overrated. I would go to sushi miyagi If you're in the china town area. Best sushi around.

    (5)

  • Lisa O.

    VEGETARIAN NON-PESCA REVIEW: Yes all veg no fish- why do I even go to sushi bars? The answer lies in the appetizers! I love making a meal of agedashi tofu, miso soup, and seaweed salad-- lots of nutrition and flavor, usually for a total price less than a roll. Here the agedashi tofu is a very soft creamy tofu lightly fried with a delicate glutinous coating bathing in a most delicious broth. I assumed that brown liquid would just be glorified soy sauce but I was wrong, it was savory heaven. I ended up dumping it on my seaweed salad as a dressing because I didn't want it going to waste. The tofu itself was good though my gringo tastes prefer a firmer block, the glutinous texture of the batter took a little getting used to, especially once it was soaked in the broth. The seaweed salad was super fresh, non-fishy, and served on a bed of lettuce. The miso soup had a sensational broth as well, these flavors were not phoned in! I think one of the best miso soups I've had. (I'm not completely convinced it was absolutely vegetarian, often times when I swoon over something too much it means it some sort of animal was involved. Til I get confirmation on this, I'll continue to live in ignorant bliss.) Sushi-loving bf got the special with a salmon roll, tuna roll, and california-looking roll. He said it was incredibly fresh, didn't have a fishy taste, and was comparable in price to grocery store sushi though much better quality and presentation. The staff was really attentive and accommodating, the chef prepares the sushi with skill and acute attention to detail. The setting is cozy, intimate, and mom-and-pop comforting. NOTE: they have a traditional Japanese low-set table/room that can be reserved for groups All in all a nice experience, looking forward to going back and trying some udon.

    (4)

  • James J.

    I made an account for Yelp just to review this place! This is the MOST AUTHENTIC sushi place I found in this area! (Alief, Bellaire) Definitely in the top 5 in Houston. Everything we had was good! Please support this place by giving it a visit! Best Nigirizushi I ever had outside of Japan and New York (the Quality of the Hamachi(yellowtail) and Sake (Salmon) was ON PAR to the bar I went to in upscale New York, but for a 50% price reduction!! If anyone ever ate at Hokkaido, it's say 25 -50 cents more for each piece of nigiri (One order of nigiri is two pieces) but for MUCH more quality! Each fish was literally melt in my mouth. Even the ginger was good. We also ordered the Udon Noodle Soup, which can be combarable to the soup I had in Japan. The broth was spot on while the noodles were just as good. Please just check this place out! This is what I call a "hidden -gem" of a restaurant, the outside of the place kinda looks questionable because the sign just says "SUSHI" in big red letters, but step inside and it's like you're in Japan. Also the Sushi Chef is Japanese and generally greets everyone with a greeting!

    (5)

  • Anthony H.

    Amazing place run by a married couple. Only two employees. Very limited dining room but no complaints. The sushi is probably the most authentic in Houston. Amazing place, be prepared to wait as seating is very limited.

    (5)

  • Erin D.

    I walked in at 830PM and waited five minutes for a waitress so I could place a to-go order. She finally came out with one dish for a customer and said quickly as she walked by, "Hi, welcome to sushi miyagi." She then returned to the cash register (where I was standing) and murmured, "Would you like to place a to-go order?" as she walked by again to wipe down a table. At this point, I wasn't sure if I should answer her from across the other side of the restaurant where the table was located. Obviously having less than ten tables was too much for her to handle, and since I was hungry, I left. Was it not too much to ask to place a to-go order?

    (1)

  • Jason D.

    Terrible Terrible Terrible Terrible service. No communication with the guests that are waiting for a table. People were trying to buss off their own tables. They had at least 6 table open and did not clean one. The owner started yelling at guests because he couldn't handle it. Don't waist your money on a place that thinks you are there to service them. We walked out so I can't rate the food but I give it a 2 out of 10 for cleanliness. I never saw the chef wash his hands one time. Even when he went out to hastily flip the closed sign over when he got mad at people coming in. NO SUSHI FOR YOU!!!!!

    (1)

  • Erin K.

    I'm a big fan of this mom and pop sushi restaurant. Service can be a tad slow but the wife waits on tables solo while her husband prepares the food. Reasonable prices for gigantic portions of some of the freshest fish I have had in Houston. It is a bit of a drive from where I live but a treat every time.

    (5)

  • Melissa M.

    Japanese owned and operated Japanese restaurant in Houston? Yes! This is a rare find and I relished every minute of it. The cutest little old couple own and run this place each and every day. I knew it would be a perfect place to have a special birthday celebration for my husband, who loves sushi and all things Japanese, so much so he married into a Japanese family (mine). Of course, we brought along my Japanese dad and step mom for the ride. When we arrived, we were greeted with the typical "irasshaimase". We walked in and past the tatami room (see photo) where you can sit on the floor in a much more traditional Japanese style. We were seated in full view of the sushi bar area, oh wait, every table has that view. This place is truly small and intimate. Mr. Miyagi works the sushi bar while Mrs. Miyagi takes orders, runs food out, etc... Don't expect to be in and out of here quickly, this is definitely a place to "make an evening out of it". Service is slow but attentive. We ordered WAY too much food, but we wanted to try everything we could. We found the portion sizes to be large. They do not offer tempura as a separate item, but it is in some of the maki. Take a look at the many photos I uploaded. The sashimi combo was huge and very good, my father thoroughly enjoyed it. The shaggy dog roll is huge and spicy! We were told it was one of the most popular and we liked it, but my mouth was on fire! The Idaho maki (sweet potato tempura in the maki) was good but just too much sweet potato overall. I thought I would love it because I love sweet potato tempura, but this was just too much. My favorite of the evening was the Sakura special maki which was featured on the table signs. It had tempura salmon inside and was absolutely delicious! We didn't see it on the menu so we asked if they had inari sushi and they did! The Inari sushi was great and huge portion sizes. You'd think we'd had enough right? Uh yeah, no, we kept going! My husband loved his maguro sushi, but there was a surprise of extremely spicy wasabi under the fish. Yes, there is always wasabi under the fish on top of the rice, but this was especially spicy. We also ordered some hot items. The miso soup was delicious and served piping hot. The pork gyoza were good but not amazing. The shrimp shumai were my favorite item of the night. You get 10 in an order and wow, those little guys just pop into your mouth with a burst of flavor! I would highly recommend them! My husband had the Oyakodon, which is his standard Japanese entree, and it was just ok. The egg wasn't fully cooked and didn't have all the yummy onions you typically find in it. I had the Katsu don which was better but still nothing special. Stick with the sushi and not the rice bowl dishes. We spent a ton of cash here because we literally covered our table with food. I would absolutely go back again and again and get lots of the maki. When we asked about the inari sushi, she said "of course, we are Japanese." I answered with "yes, so is he" (pointing at my full Japanese father). She said "are you sure?"... hahahaha. Um yeah, I'm sure. My dad likes to golf and is really dark and tanned. The Japanese tend to avoid getting tans, as it is culturally preferred to be pale. She made me laugh and we still joke about it. I think she believed us when my dad belted out a few phrases in Japanese (that's about all he knows). Summary: Go Here. It's delicious except for the Oyakodon and Katsu don. Don't be in a hurry.

    (4)

  • Monica H.

    Oh my godddd, my mouth is watering just thinking about Sushi Miyagi aka, "the sushi place next to Halliburton" as I tell people. I didn't know what GOOD sushi was until I found this place. Bullets because there are a million reviews already: 1. Mom + pop, y'all know this. Though I always wonder if they have an army of people in the back of the kitchen. Who knows. 2. Come at off-hours if you want to be in and out in a reasonable amount of time. I don't think you can escape a wait weekend nights, but last time when I came at 1PM on a weekday it was perfect. 3. Everything is HUGE, especially given how reasonable the price is. Huge not in like a, "I wish this was smaller and better in quality." You'll definitely be chomping a large piece of nigiri/roll and loving every biting of it. I've honestly loved everything I've had here. If you're completely lost and confused get the sashimi or sushi platter (?), which is just a ridiculous amount of food on a huge plate. If you know your sushi then pick as you wish and I bet you'll be pleased with your meal.

    (5)

  • Erica T.

    Houston, you never cease to surprise me from the food portions to drivers to hospitality and now this sushi gem! I have never truly loved a restaurant, but I really love Miyagi. The quality of the food is always important, but the people and ambiance matter as well. Here, you get that community feel because Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi-san are so nice and respectful! I feel like one of those frequent diners who live around the corner from their place because they treat you with such care! The decorations inside are traditional Japanese and very humble. The architecture is not exquisite nor are there anything luxurious going on. I really don't mind because I like how the decors stay close to the owners' roots. Honestly, I was surprised that this place exists inside this specific shopping strip because it is not crowded like the other ones and can look kind of deserted. But, Miyagi definitely shut me up because I pretty much judged a restaurant by its location. Whenever I eat here, I try to go during lunch time or not long after they open to avoid the crowd and have a relaxed meal. Mr and Mrs. Miyagi always greet you with a smile and would say we can sit where ever we want. The lunch specials are different everyday and usually, they are a pretty good deal! The sashimi here is so fresh and you get a pretty big piece of fish. Oh my lord, it was so delicious and thank goodness the fish is not warm! Nothing is worse than warm sashimi :( I also want to add that he makes the best unagi! I forgot the roll that my friend ordered but it has grilled eel in it and I didn't expect anything amazing because I was never a fan. Uhh I was wrong because that eel tastes like butter! I don't even like butter but it was so smoooth and didn't have that "soily" taste. After that bite, I knew I was in for a treat. Other menu items I enjoy are the spider roll, shaggy dog roll, his spicy tuna, and the udon. They are divine! Some reviewers have complained that the service takes a long time and that is because Mrs. Miyagi runs around taking orders and bringing in the food. Yes, it is going to be a wait, so that's why if you can, I suggest coming in for lunch. It is definitely less hectic, but if you have to come for dinner, just don't come extremely hungry since there will be a wait and please try not to get mad at them because they are so sweet! I know you can't justify the wait sometimes if you are giving them business, but I like how she is honest if the food is going to take a long time instead of feeding you excuses, you know? P.S. They also have a tatami room that you can reserve!

    (5)

  • Raffi M.

    This is terrific sushi, for the price. Is it the kind of sushi that puts people into paroxysms about sushi? With the freshest fish, brought by ultra fast kayak from Japan? No, to be sure. But chef-owner Miyagi (presumably) takes real ownership of his food. He makes every piece of sushi. His wife serves every piece. And the rice is almost good enough to make the standard fish sublime. I think this is the best value proposition in sushi in Houston, though I accept that Kata Robata probably has slightly better seafood (although at twice the price and with none of the charm). Though: probably not the best place if you are in any sort of hurry. The chef makes every piece. That's good (see above). But also slow. So schedule a lazy, fishy, night in Houston's deeply puzzling strip mall china town.

    (4)

  • Bubbali X.

    Small mom and pop restaurant, and very authentic. Definitely one of the best sushi restaurants in Houston. In fact my husband, who doesn't care for raw fish, was even pleasantly surprised when he tried my dish. The only con is that the "mom and pop" are literally the only ones who work there, so on a busy night, you might be waiting for a looong time... and still waiting even after you are seated. In other words, expect service to be slow. However, the owners are so sweet, I am still giving them 5 stars.:)

    (5)

  • Jin C.

    Salmon is my favorite raw fish and when you can serve me a piece that melts like butter you can count me as a fan! Unfortunately, the quality is not that consistent and can falter occasionally. However even at Miyagi's low points, it's still better than other sushi joints I frequent. Other things I love include the sweet potato roll, himachi roll, and chopped scallop nigiri. I just recently ate here for lunch for the first time and they have some pretty awesome deals. Miso Soup + 2 rolls (spicy salmon/spicy tuna) for $6. Also tried the pork katsu and it was pretty good, but I recommend sticking with the sushi. When you come here to eat please do not be in a rush as service here is slooowww. Only one waiter and I think she prepares the non-sushi food too, so if there are many tables sometimes it takes awhile to take the order, pay the bill, or get your appetizer. Also there is only one sushi chef who works slowly so if there are two or three tables ahead of you be prepared for quite a wait! On one occasion there was a party of maybe 20 that ordered before we got there but they haven't received their food yet - we had to wait close to an hour before getting our fish! Final fair warning - he loves his spicy mayonnaise and puts it on everything. I like it but it may not be for everyone. That being said, it's all worth it for the very fresh fish and friendly service. If you like sushi, this is a must try in Houston.

    (5)

  • Ryan B.

    After my 7 years trying every decently rated sushi restaurant in Houston, I've finally found the best. I've taken price, quality, quantity and presentation into consideration, and we've definitely discovered a winner. Very slow service if you come at peak times, so don't even bother if you're not a patient person. The owners are the only employees, it seems, so don't come here and be rude if you're not getting the royal treatment. We are lucky to have this place, so act that way if you go.

    (5)

  • Thi T.

    This is probably my second time reviewing and as a long time repeat customer of 5 years, they have such an amazing consistency with their foods. If you haven't known by now, they are a mom and pop shop so don't expect miracles on how fast service is. Patience is key here and I have witnessed Mr. Miyagi cut off a line of customers with the closed sign for being rude and arrogant towards him and his wife because they demanded to be seated right away even though others were waiting before they got in. Don't come in here thinking you'll be seated right away at peak hours of service. That's just common sense. I have waited about an hour a few times and don't mind the wait because I know I will be rewarded. If you don't have patience to wait and eat the MOST AMAZING sushi of your life, this place isn't for you. I personally can't stand patrons who get snobby. Sushi is an art form that Mr. Miyagi has definitely mastered. Please be respectful of their hard work. Mrs. Miyagi and Mr. Miyagi are always such awesome, sweet people. And LOTR on their recent playlist? Come on!!! That's just epic! Makes me feel like family every time I'm greeted by a sweet hello and how have you been? Food: get the Agedashi tofu, Unaju bento, and nigiri. My personal nigiri faves: salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail, red snapper, octopus, and squid. If you like maki rolls, this establishment is probably not what you are looking for. They specialize in your traditional home cooking Japanese items and they are glorious! Sea urchin (when they can get it) and Spicy hotate are the most awesome items there. I would bathe in sushi if I could! And no that's not pushing it.

    (5)

  • Sylvie F.

    After reading many reviews on this sushi restaurant, I decided to give it a try! We went there for an early dinner to avoid the wait that everyone else mentioned in their reviews. We found the owners extremely friendly and the service was great too! We ordered the Agadashi Tofu to start, followed by Nigiri and assorted rolls. I must say the quality was definitely up their with many high end sushi places in Houston. The portions were much larger than most places too! I devoured everything I ordered and I can't wait till my next visit! I am definitely going to tell friends about this new gem!

    (4)

  • Shanice L.

    Best sushi in town! I went with my boyfriend and his parents and were seated quickly. The place is easy to miss and grouped in a shopping plaza and the inside isn't too big either. I'm not gonna lie I was surprised Japanese people actually ran this business because various sushi joints I've been to are ran by Chinese people. Back to topic, there are only two people who run the place husband and wife so it takes a while for food to come out. Patience is a must here so think 'wax on, wax off' while you're waiting. The sushi was fantastic and though I don't remember what we ordered I knew this place would forever stand out amongst other sushi restaurants. You can watch the husband prepare the dishes with an execution that you would only see from someone with years of practice and dedication.

    (4)

  • Trinh N.

    I' m not surprised Sushi Miyagi is the highest rated on yelp. Although it does take a while for the food to be prepared, it is definitely worth the wait (this means a lot coming from a terribly impatient person like me). Also be understanding because it's a mom and pop shop and the owners are so nice! They have a wide selection of sushi and also a booklet of pictures if the lists get too overwhelming. My current favorite is the rainbow roll, hands down. Miso soup is really good. Occasionally, if I'm not too stuffed from all the sushi, then the green tea ice cream is the perfect dessert to top it off. I gotta say their prices are a bit high, but you really get what you pay for. They have the FRESHEST selection of fish, and the rolls just melts in your mouth. If you're up for some authentic sushi, this is the place to go. (:

    (5)

  • Diane N.

    This place is a gem! Do NOT expect trendy, portentous, skinny snooty waitresses here. Sushi Miyagi is a small adorable restaurant decorated with japanese culture. It's tucked in the back of a mini mall complex ran by a cute old couple who are just wonderful! The menu choices were typical of a sushi restaurant, but their were some cooked sushi rolls that were unique. Can't go wrong with the shaggy doll roll. It came out TEMPURA fried fresh. I ordered a generous sized sashimi combo platter. The wife kept asking me if I wanted to eat rice with it, but I declined. It was so YUM! I dont think I can eat sushi anywhere else. The miso soup and seaweed salad were pretty good too.

    (5)

  • Mo D.

    This has become my new favorite sushi restaurant. They do get busy & its only a husband/wife team(I'm assuming), so don't expect insane fast in & out service. The gomuku udon soup is outstanding, I have to order that every time. They have a wide variety of rolls & very very fresh fish. A must try!

    (5)

  • Jacob D.

    Great sushi for a good price. Nice mom and pop shop.

    (5)

  • Kevin K.

    If it wasn't for a friend recommending this place, I would've never thought to come inside this place. It is a run down shopping center on the outskirts of town next to quite possibly the worse dim sum restaurant I have ever been to in my life. We walk inside and I see that there is only two people working the entire restaurant, presumably husband and wife. Both frantically run around every once in a while to serve the seated customers who don't seem to mind the wait at all. Even though the place is only half-filled, we end up waiting in line for 30 minutes and about 15 minutes for our food. Despite the quirks, I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I tried six different dishes and the most memorable were the Crispy Tuna Salad and the White Spider Roll. The fish was amazingly fresh. The Crispy Tuna Salad had amazing textures with tuna mixed with tempura crumbs with green onions on top of lettuce. The White Spider Roll again had amazing textures with the soft shell crab perfectly fried and complex balanced flavors of sweet and vinegary from the pickled radish that wrapped the sushi, the saltiness from the salmon roe, and the perfect amount of wasabi to hit the sinuses. I'll be back for the amazing food, but just not whenever I'm too hungry because the wait would be unbearable

    (4)

  • Chris T.

    After hearing about this place on FB and yelp, I figured I had to give this place a try especially since its down the street from my gfs. It's kind of a hidden little spot off bellaire. I only found it because of yelp and even then it was kinda hard because i couldnt find the name, all it said was SUSHI. When we got there, we were greeted by the sushi chef/owner, and chose to sit at the bar. We ordered uzuchecame (something like that), spicy crunchy salmon rolls (I love love loved that roll), shaggy dog maki, and salmon maki. They were all good. The shaggy dog roll was cut in big pieces, I couldn't fit it in my mouth (once I did, I had barely any room to chew, lol) It looked and tasted awesome tho. My favorite roll we got there was the spicy crunchy salmon maki. IDK how to explain it but it was bomb.com (definitely coming back for that.) I really liked the place. It had a cool feel to it (theres this dining area kinda like traditional japanese style that you would see on t.v where you take off your shoes, sit and eat. I wanna try that next time.) Its only the sushi chef and his wife working there so the food might take awhile to come out but its sooo worth it. They are really friendly and that counts for a whole lot. I'm not tryna be a 5 star whore but this place definitely deserves it!

    (5)

  • Darrin L.

    Pretty nice sushi place. Kind of reminds me of some the nice ones that I used to frequent in Southern Cali. I went last weekend around 5:00pm for takeout and I was the only one there. I ordered 3 rolls and it took the gentleman about 20 mins to make them. He took his time but I noticed that he takes pride in making sure it was perfect. The food was perfect. Throughout the time, the lady waitress/cashier was friendly and nice. The layout of the restaurant is cool. I really would like to roundup some friends and have lunch in the private room. However, I fear that only having 1 chef and 1 server would dramatically slow things down.

    (3)

  • J D.

    Their Maki was delicious. We ordered the Negihama, avocado + unagi, the spicy tuna and the spider. The spider featured a delicious ginormous fried soft shelled crab. My only gripe is that only two people work here. It was amazing how much work these two get done, having to run around the restaurant from the sushi bar to the kitchen. The service was good, but terribly slow. This is what happens when you have one person doing all the staffing. Tables were constantly dirty, customers had to be turned away because they just physically could not serve them. Otherwise the fish was delicious and fresh. Definitely some of the best in the area. You need 6+ to reserve the japanese style tamami room and you should get here before 6 if you want to leave at a reasonable time.

    (4)

  • Osama Q.

    OMG. Gastrogasmic sushi / maki experience! Each bite forced me to stop, think and comprehend the pleasure my mouth was experiencing.

    (5)

  • Tom N.

    I've been eating at Sushi Miyagi for the last 4 years and for quite some time, this was my favorite sushi restaurant. We drove by here all the time and saw this nondescript restaurant with the word "sushi" on the windows in an unassuming strip center. One night, our dinner plans fell through and we decided to check out this hole-in-the-wall with low expectations since Bellaire isn't known for sushi. We were pleasantly surprised. The sushi was very fresh and delicious. It's run by this cute Japanese couple in their 50s. There's no other staff so they're very busy doing everything. Service can be very slow even if the place is not crowded, but that's to be expected. Sometimes we feel bad enough for them that we want to help out and volunteer to do dishes lol. The decor inside is awesome and cozy. Lots of paintings, pictures, dolls in kimono dresses, windsocks, and lots of origami hanging everywhere. We've eaten here long enough to know the artwork constantly changes. One thing that impresses me about here is that fresh uni (sea urchin) is always available here. Uni is a must-have for me and I've been in many top sushi joints that fail me for lack of uni. Ate here a few nights ago and that was no exception. They even had a sign on the table: "We have fresh uni". That makes me happy. Ordered some hotate (scallop) sushi and very fresh and sweet as ever. Another regular item ordered here is their volcano maki. Comes in a separate stone bowl, but it's a steaming pile of goodness that I cannot recall exactly what's in it. I think it's a California roll topped with piles of cooked fish (I think yellowtail and something else) along with cooked octopus and piles of tobiko. If you're not careful, you'll burn your upper palate. My daughter has always been a fan of their udon here, but the broth always taste a bit fishy to me and reminds me a bit of Vietnamese canh. Maybe the Okinawan version is different than udon on the main island? Their tamago here is excellent. You can truly taste the perfection of the rice prepped here. It has just the right amount of vinegar prepared in it and it's sticky enough to hold itself together with the fish (or in this case the egg). I usually don't like tamago, but if a place can make me like a hated dish, then I'm a fan. Normally I'd give this place 5 stars even but the quality has gone down a bit to a 3.8 for me. This place is busier than ever with its well-deserved accolades from the Houston Press. The word is out and this place is always packed. Which means even slower service (even though you can see the duo work very quickly and efficiently). They used to be open for Saturday lunches, but have since changed their hours making it a bit more difficult to eat here on a regular basis. Since my last visit, the portion size of the sushi pieces have gotten exponentially larger. For other foods this might not be a bad thing, but our tuna and salmon nigiri were ginormous. Bigger is not always better, especially sushi. It was a real struggle to even swallow the giant pieces and got sickening after awhile. In the future I plan to stick with just their rolls and uni.

    (4)

  • William L.

    Sushi Miyagi is definitely the type of place Houston needs more of. With the growing number of these upscale sushi places, it's nice to see simple places like this. You'll notice that it really is just the husband and wife that run this place. When I entered with my friend were quickly seated by the husband. As we looked through the extensive menu, we were amazed by the different varieties of sushi they had. There even is a picture menu so you can see what each item looks like. If that isn't what you are looking for they have lots of other non sushi type items. As the husband disappeared, the wife soon appeared to take our order. My friend and I both ended up ordering the lunch special plus sushi. I ordered a California roll and the crazy maki. The lunch special for today was hamburger steak, salad and miso soup. After our orders were taken, our menus were quickly replaced with miso soup. After that was gone salad quickly came in its space, both were very good. When the hamburger steak came, I was pretty eager to try it out. It definitely tasted a lot better than it looked; it didn't take long before our plates were cleaned. They're pretty good on timing as by the time we finished, our sushi had arrived. I made sure to get pictures this time before eating as I typically get too eager to eat. The California roll was good but what blew me away was the crazy maki. I have had sushi at other places with fried tempura in it but nothing has ever been this good. I'm usually not a fan of spiciness but everything just seemed to tie together perfectly. Service could be a little better but I can't complain when your servers are also the cooks. From what I saw it seems that the husband makes the sushi, while the wife does the other dishes in the back. Usually when you think of mom and pop places, a sushi place doesn't come to mind but this couple does a fantastic job. If you enjoy these types of places then I highly recommend this place. If you are looking for a hip/upscale sushi place, try going somewhere else. BTW: They take credit card!! Such a rare thing in china town!

    (5)

  • Claudia C.

    I could eat this every day of my life. Got my usual, crispy spicy tuna Salad to go, a few days ago and oh boyyy they hooked it up!!!!!!!! My box was full, took me two hours to eat ( while watching tv at home). definitely worth the $10 bucks!!!!! I LOVE this place. The couple who own it are very sweet and hard working!

    (5)

  • Liana T.

    The center this restaurant is located in is quite suspicious but the food is great! I enjoy the genuine mom and pop feel along with the Japanese authenticity. We ordered the sushi combo and the fish were fresh and the cuts were great. I highly recommend this place if you want a laid back environment and some sushi on Bellaire.

    (4)

  • Heng C.

    We went there at 4:30, there was only a table of 2 people there eating. We sat down and I asked the chef (server was inside doing something) a question about some dishes on their menu. Chef did not look at me, and said "Please look at the menu yourself, I'm busy!" I'm not mad because he said he's busy, but the way he said it, and some expression on his face. Makes me feel I'm not welcomed at all! Well, just lost my business, at least for a long time!

    (1)

  • shelby s.

    I finally went to Sushi Miyagi Saturday night (early) after reading so many good things about this place. I have never before been compelled to write such a review: I loved it very much, although I did a poor job in ordering on my first visit. I did see the problems with service as so many have noted, but after reading Yelp, I was prepared so it didn't concern me. But we went early around 6:00 pm on Saturday and it was raining (and the rodeo was in town) so we got a table easily and the service wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. Mrs. Miyagi is so gracious and really didn't seem rushed at all. Even though I know she was. The place did start to fill up a little before 8:00, though, in spite of the conditions. So get there early if you want a leisurely meal. As horrible as it sounds, next time, I will order iced tea (so as not to be cheap) but I will carry a bottle of water in my purse to refill my glass with something during my meal. Although I am an avid sushi-connoisseur, I wished I had payed more attention to the "photo menu" at this place. Some of the rolls were quite different than at most sushi bars in Houston. Different and BETTER. First, let me state that I NEVER eat tofu. EVER. But after reading the Yelp reviews on the way to the place, I found many people recommended the Agedashi Tofu. OMG. It was a life-changer. I think it was the highlight of my meal. ORDER IT. It's four pieces of lightly-fried heaven. Trust me. I then ordered a Dragon Eye roll, a White Spider Roll, a spicy scallop maki, and another roll that I could never begin to remember or spell. But It's basically a maki roll wrapped in daikon with the fish of your choice along with pickled vegetables. The DRAGON EYE WAS SUPERLATIVE. The SPICY SCALLOP MAKI WAS ALSO SUPERLATIVE. The WHITE SPIDER was okay...for the reasons I mention below. However, I did not care for the daikon-wrapped roll with salmon and pickled vegetables. At all. That was just a bad order for me, as I supposed my taste just doesn't lend itself to pickled vegetables. The taste of these pickled vegetables seemed to dominate my taste buds for the entire meal. But again, this is just a personal taste, the rolls were very well crafted. Somehow, I ended up ordering a couple of rolls, two of which were wrapped in daikon...and that resulted in over-radishing for me. Again, they were very good, but just not my taste. Everything ended up tasting of daikon... But Mr. Miyagi is a master. I will just know better how to order next time. I tasted my dining companions SASHIMI and it could not have been better. My companion ordered a SASHIMI COMBO of salmon, tuna and yellowtail. IT WAS EXCELLENT. I kept looking at it the whole meal and wish I had ordered it. On my next visit, I will probably stick to ordering more nigiri and sashimi than rolls...to avoid the radish problem I got myself into on my first visit. But this place is a must-visit for every Houstonian. And it made a believer out of me when I looked around and saw that almost every one of the 9 or so other tables was filled with a Japanese-American family. Thank you, SUSHI MIYAGI. Can't wait to get back!!

    (5)

  • JB B.

    What a great little sushi place! A literal mom and pop place, complete with personalized decor. It's a cute restaurant with about 10 tables and a traditional tatami room. The decor's a little hokey, but it's also kind of charming at the same time. The Good: Everything I had was pretty good! There's an emphasis here on the fish which is very fresh. Just as an observation, they tend not to put as much rice on their sushi as some other restaurants that I've been to here in Houston. I got the Houston Roll and the Salmon Skin Roll and two pieces of Inarizushi. The Houston roll was pretty good! It contained probably a whole avocado in it though. I like avocado, but not that much, so I had to take out some of it. The salmon skin roll was great! There's that wonderful crunch that you come to expect from the usual salmon skin roll. Sushi Miyagi's version had something extra - they drizzled a soy based sauce on it. I don't know what it was, but it was delicious! The Inarizushi was good, but not as sweet as I'm used it. It did have a slightly sweet taste followed by a salty aftertaste (probably because of the rice). It was balanced. My friend got a Caterpillar Roll and a Spider Roll. He also liked both his rolls. He did note that the Spider Roll was disproportionately large. It made eating it difficult. However, it was still tasty. He also opted to try the green tea ice cream. He liked the subtlety of the green tea flavor as well as the creaminess of the ice cream itself. The Bad: The service. Husband makes and wife attends to the front of the house. That's it. There's no other help. As other reviewers have said, this is not the place to go if you are in a hurry. You'll be fine if you keep this in mind. A "sumimasen' (excuse me in Japanese) here and there will suffice to catch her attention. As a final note, because there's been talk of it in the reviews prior to mine, I find that the pricing is perfectly reasonable. Would definitely go back and try out the other rolls and appetizers.

    (4)

  • David L.

    Good things are worth waiting for. This is the case for this sushi place. Sometimes some of the best places are hidden little hobit holes. This is the case for this sushi place. Mom and pop is usually better than big and corporate. This is definately the case for this sushi place. I went here cause of the amazing reviews on Yelp. I am glad that I went. My wife loves sushi and I got to look like the hero. One secret is that they put a dab of wasabi on the rice part of the sushi just underneath the fish. It is really a smart idea. You bite the fish and it bites you back, just ever so subtly.

    (5)

  • Muoi N.

    Yummy sushi! Very fresh and authentic taste. I came here for the first time on a Friday night for an early dinner with the hubby.. Luckily we got there before the rush started. The waitress/wife took our order and her husband/the chef would make the dishes. She was very nice and friendly. We ordered a couple rolls and the sashimi combo, which filled us up. As they got busier, it took longer for her to bring out our dishes but she was very apologetic about the wait. When we left, there was a line out the door so you know it's worth the wait. I'll be back to try other dishes!

    (4)

  • Nancy C.

    Wouldn't have discovered this place without all of the great reviews since a trip to bellaire is a guaranteed stop to one of my reviews in particular and then some gelato... I love supporting mom and pop shops since my parents run one too, this one is so homegrown I love it. They have a photo album of their dishes, kitschy decorations, and great service. Have a light appetizer to start your palate, you can't go wrong with the crisp on the outside/silky hot agedashi tofu. The sushi and sashimi for two was a great intro (see pic**) and I appreciate the simple decorations around the plate. It was fun to try each piece, commenting on the quality, texture, and flavor. I would like to come back here to try their rolls and udon soup.

    (4)

  • Willie G.

    We met a couple of friends for dinner here on a Thursday night. This was recommended by one of our friends that we were meeting here. Like many of the reviews here, he did say it's a small mom and pop sushi place. I grew up around the area and cannot believe I've never heard of Sushi Miyagi. Don't know if it's my age or if my hearing is really good, but I really like the fact that this is a small restaurant without loud music... this is definitely a place where you can relax, have good conversation and enjoy a great meal. Since I knew this was a small place, I'm not too concerned with the decor... I don't go to restaurants to admire the decor, if it's nice it's a bonus I guess. I go to eat so I can I treat my belly to some yummy food. Instead of dinner for 4, it ended being dinner for 3... this didn't stop us from our goal. So here's what we had... I don't recall the names of the dishes but I'll try to describe what we had... 2 bottles of saki, fried tofu, fried squid, sashimi platter for 2 (about 36-40 pieces), 2 cups of miso soup that came with the platter, an Una Avo roll and a spicy hamachi roll. The fried tofu was very good and it came out with 6-8 pieces (a winner). When I ordered the fried squid I was actually hoping for something different then what came out. It was large pieces that came out in tempura batter. Not what I was expecting but we took it down anyway :) The miso soup was very tasty. The 2 rolls we ordered were very good as well, just wish they served 8 pieces rather than 6 pieces each. The best part of the meal was definitely the sashimi platter for 2. I won't be able to name many of the chef's choice items, but they were all very good selections. This platter is actually a combination of sashimi, maki and nigiri. All of the nigiri were large cuts and very fresh. The tuna nigiri had a nice surprise of wasabi that my nostrils were not expecting... almost made me tear! For all you sashimi eaters, listen up. I'm not a regular sashimi eater, but if Sushi Miyagi always serves their sashimi in large pieces then we'll definitely be regulars. There were 3 pieces of each of the sashimi, now I don't know if this was done because were we a party of 3, but it worked. These were generous portions, but let's not forget the flavor... all I can say is WOW... my taste buds were feasting on the flavors. It's fantastic when you can go to a restaurant for a 3 hour meal and not feel rushed. In fact, the meal and company was so good it did not feel like 3 hours. Thank you Sushi Miyagi... you have a new fan!

    (5)

  • Meg S.

    FYI - this restaurant will be closed from Feb 24th to March 3, 2012!!! Let me start out by saying I am Japanese and for years, I couldn't stop thinking about how the sushi/sashimi served in Tokyo literally melted in your mouth without chewing like I have to do in every Japanese restaurant in Houston. My search is OVER - the best sushi in Houston hands down, goes to Sushi Miyagi. This place is SO much better than the other Japanese owned sushi places including Sasaki, Teppay, and Nippon. I went here last night with a couple of friends (including George L, refer to his review below for ROTD) and we lucked out as one of them was able to secure a table at 6:45. After that streams of customers (including a Japanese family) left because the owner kindly informed them that it would be an hour wait for the food. As previous reviewers have mentioned, this is a small place run entirely by a husband and wife owners - one sushi chef and one waitress. Prepare to come early/late or wait for your food. Also, they were out of uni - if you are wanting to try that, you should call ahead to confirm. We ordered the agedashi-tofu to start - YUMMY! I ordered hamachi, tuna, and salmon - all delicious and the portions were generous. The fish/rice ratio was perfect and the sushi rice had the right balance and consistency. FYI - each sushi order comes in 2pcs. We got our food in 30 minutes so it wasn't bad at all - and since the food is so good, I wouldn't mind waiting. I also tried some of my friend's Katsudon and that was also delicious. My friend enjoyed his Chirashi as well. The owners were so cute - I just felt like home - as if my mom was making my dinner and my dad was making my sushi. Even if I had to wait, my ratings wouldn't waiver - 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!

    (5)

  • Elli C.

    I had high expectations coming here due to the 4.5 star yelp review. I have been searching for good sushi in Houston and thought this would be it. I lived in CA for 10 years so I probably have high standards for good sushi. I mean everything we ordered here was decent, but I'm still craving for GOOD sushi :( We came for dinner and ordered: - Sashimi combo (the sashimi was just ok, could be fresher, but thick cut is a plus) - Zaru soba (just ok) - Shaggy dog (pretty good, but not that amazing) - Spicy Scallop roll (taste quite bland) - Kara age fried chicken (just ok, Nippon makes a better one) The fact that this place is ran by two people (husband and wife) is quite impressive though! Maybe I didn't order the right things, I think I will come and give it another try. I'm going to try their lunch menu and also their Chirasi next time!

    (3)

  • Abe A.

    A heads up. This is not the place to go to if you can only spare an hour for dinner. On average it's a 2-3 hour affair. order all your food at once. It's a two person operation and the owner takes pride in the food he serves. So taking your time and putting everything in at once keeps him organized. This is an old fashioned restaurant. Take your time and enjoy your company. That said I think this is my favorite sushi spot in Houston. Bar none. fresh food, good service, all at a great price. If you hate the uppity vibe at must quality sushi restaurants but want great food with an authentic and warm environment, this is the place for you. I've pretty much had everything on the menu by now plus some special orders and I haven't been disappointed yet. oh yeah, a lot of people ask about a happy hour. are you sure you're not looking for MIYAKOS?

    (5)

  • Aaron D.

    Even before we could order, our waitress (Mrs. Miyagi?) told us that any sushi orders would take a "long, long time". How long? She wouldn't quite say in English, but when I asked in Japanese, she confided that it would probably take over an hour. Yikes. (Did I mention that we were three adults and a 6-month old baby already past his bedtime?) Why the delay? One sushi chef (Mr. Miyagi) creating edible art behind the counter on his own schedule. You can't rush genius. Undaunted, we ordered some appetizers. They arrived nicely spaced, so that the wait seemed more like a nice multi-course meal. When the chirashi finally arrived, it was spectacular. Salmon, tuna, white tuna, yellowtail - all were amazingly good. And the thinly-sliced octopus interspersed with lemon may have been one of my favorite octopi ever. Dear Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi - Please, please consider moving to Nashville! I will come and eat at your restaurant every week and encourage everyone I know to do the same.

    (5)

  • Kellie Y.

    My boyfriend actually lives around the area from here and every time we passed by we thought it was some shady sushi place. But after finding Sushi Miyagi on Yelp, it wasn't! My mom, boyfriend and I had lunch Wednesday afternoon around 2ish for lunch. We got there and all the tables not occupied weren't cleaned and were filled with dirty dishes. (I already read that 2 people - husband & wife only worked here so I had already expected this) After patiently waiting, the waitress cleaned up a table for us. We ordered: Agedashi Tofu: perfectly, lightly fried, the inside soooo soft, and the sauce gave it an extra taste (my boyfriend said the inside reminded him of flan haha!) Grilled Mackerel Lunch Special: great flavor in the mackerel, came with rice and 2 radishes, also miso soup Kakiage Udon Noodle Soup Lunch Special: they forgot my order of this but she hurriedly correct this, I didn't like it too much and thought it was too salty (maybe due to the sweet potato tempura batter) but the soup base flavor I liked Caterpillar Roll: very good! Dragon Roll: extremely good! We really liked the sweet potato in it Overall prices for us were a little high ($50 bill) but it comes with quality. Their food is very authentic and fresh. Service is a little lacking but that's due to a mom and pop place. Surprisingly we thought they were opened the whole day but she said because it was busy during lunch they were going to close in the afternoon and reopen later. For the fresh sushi, I would come again! :)

    (4)

  • Jesse G.

    While in the Houston area from Chicago for a week long work seminar, we decide to go on the hunt for some good sushi & came across positive reviews for this place. I must say the food was very good & fresh tasting. We HAD PLANNED on coming back later in the week UNTIL i saw a roach run across the end of the table...yes, A ROACH!! Needless to say, we won't be back again!!!

    (2)

  • Miki M.

    I see they got 2x 1star reviews so let me give my 2 cents as well. When you go to a place like Sushi Miyagi, you should set your expectations right. This is a 2-person low-overhead operation. A small, very humble mom&pop restaurant, a couple of notches better visually than what we usually call "a hole in the wall". They have a pretty ugly blue-green carpet but it's clean. The tables are clean. The decoration is ok- not bad either. Nothing too special - but authentic looking. What is really good about Miyagi is that he picks good fish from the supplier (which as you probably have felt by now, is pretty much the same for the whole of Houston...) his fish always has a fresh taste and good healthy texture. He just has a good eye for these things. Also he knows how to cut the fish in the right way. So the morsels are never chewy or ugly looking, like at some non-Japanese-owned & operated restaurants in the Houston Metro area. When you order sushi, donburi or chirashi, the rice tastes pretty good as well. The rice is one of the major weaknesses of most sushi restaurants in the US. It's either too hard, or too sticky / mushy, or old, or it's lacking the slight acidity required (achieved by pouring some sweet rice vinegar into it)... do a search on the web, it's actually so easy to find recipes how to prepare good sushi rice. Not really a big secret or big philosophy, yet to taste a good sushi rice is extremely rare. The problem at Miyagi's is: it gets busy. Chef Miyagi's wife, who serves, cleans, takes care of orders, pretty much handles most of the logistics besides the actual slicing of fresh fish... she gets really swamped, and when that happens, she gets worried. And when she gets worried, she actually slows down even more. So the service can get pretty slow - especially in big rush times like weekend evenings... Chef Miyagi also gets really swamped & backed up, so it is not uncommon that you may wait for as long as 45 minutes to get your favorite chirashi or sushi combo delivered to your table. Obviously that can be a problem, depending on a client's threshold of patience and hunger. If you are extremely hungry and dying to get a bite ASAP, it might get ugly when you visit Miyagi's. If you feel that you are willing to test your patience and are able to control your sense of jealousy / envy (when you see other clients receive nicely decorated plates & devour them vigorously in front of your wet and tired eyes) then you are welcome to try and you will probably be satisfied by the end result. Does what I say above make sense? The only thing I really didn't like about Miyagi's is that he never buys fresh uni. I guess the type of clientele that frequents his restaurant never asks for uni.. And as I mentioned above, the overhead is low. The expenses are kept at bay. I think if Miyagi's was in a more upscale part of town, where the clientele would actually appreciate a sophisticated taste like sea urchin... it would have been so great. Even without the uni, though, this place is still a nice option. I personally tend to go there only on slower evenings. I am not so much into long wait- on slower nights I get better personal attention + receive my order much quicker. Within 30 min instead of 50 min. Enjoy- Irasshai Mase! :) Oh btw. make sure to check out the pix. They speak a thousand words as you know.

    (5)

  • David H.

    Man this is super tough. I debate between giving this place four or five stars, but ultimately service is what drags this place down a bit. The first thing me and my fiance heard as we sat down, was that any sushi or sashimi orders would take extra long tonight as several tables had put their orders in before us. No big deal right? She tells us it will be 20-30 min before the sushi chef will even begin to make our sushi boat, which will then take an additional 10-20 minutes. Holy cow...and her reaction when we ordered the boat...yea. But, I will gladly say this place defied my expectations after a rough start. The miso soup was quite excellent, and we only waited maybe 30-40 minutes before our sushi/sashimi platter came out. Man was it delicious! The rice was perfect (well the best I've had to date in Houston for sure), well packed, room temperature, and just the right amount. But the fish...man is the fish here high quality. Fresh, not too cold or frozen, and the perfect size. We inhaled the entire plate in record time, and almost debated ordering more. The best judge of the place is that their California roll, the thing most sushi aficionados will hate on, was delicious here (read: no mayonnaise to be found inside thank goodness). Not to mention, if you watch the solitary sushi chef work, the man is art in progress. Works blazing fast to keep up with the orders and does everything with such precision. I just wish the server wouldn't sigh and shake her head if I order sushi and sashimi, and it is definitely weird for me to see an additional 2 or 3 tables come in after us, and have the server say it will be over an hour to get sushi. I mean heck, I go to sushi joints for sushi usually...not their other offerings and an hour is just too long. However, at the end of the day, this place is a great experience, if you don't mind a bit of a hole in the wall. Great fish, great rice, and an authentic eating experience make up for the slow wait for orders and not too exciting ambiance. Do stop by sometime, and have the patience to wait for what is inevitably, a great meal and work of art.

    (4)

  • King T.

    A couple friends and I came here on Friday thinking that there was a Happy Hour here after reading all these Yelp reviews. The woman that works there englightened us and told us that there was no Happy Hour, and wondered why everyone always asked her that. Anyways, it's not a very big place. It's super easy to miss, especially since the sign on the strip mall where it's located isn't in English. There are two Japanese people that work here: the lady that takes orders and serves the food, and the old man that makes all the food. I ordered a plum wine that immediately became my favorite drink in the world, and the chirashi. It took awhile for the food to come out (almost 40 minutes) since there was only that one guy making it. It finally did come out though. After one bite, I concluded that the wait was well worth it. First off, the fish is VERY VERY fresh. The cuts were very generous as well. Each piece of fish was thick. Even more awesome was that the chef took the time to decorate his dishes. I am not exaggerating when I say that for sashimi, this is probably the best place to go in Houston. The total came out to be about $35 for me. I will definitely come back again for delicious, authentic Japanese food.

    (5)

  • Emily B.

    This place is awesome, like your grandma's house if your grandma made delicious Japanese food. We went for lunch. Pretty small, but our service was lovely and the food came out so fast! We had the gyoza, edamame, Philadelphia roll and a shaggy dog. All completely delightful.

    (5)

  • Joseph C.

    I get the whole mom & pop, husband & wife, hole in the wall vibe. Its all cute, commendable and charming but the food is just good, not great. By no means is this place cheap. For a hole in the wall joint, the prices are pretty upscale without really giving you the upscale treatment. Price and patronage, I think this restaurant could afford hiring another person to help the place run a little crisper. I came in for a weekday lunch, and both husband and wife were hiding in the kitchen so we were kinda confused trying to figure out if they were open or not. Service is slow but forgivable...but slow. The wife is really really nice! Ordered a couple rolls and a few pairs of nigiri. The food is good and the fish tastes fresh. The only complaint I have is about the nigiri. I felt like Mr. Miyagi cuts the fish a little too thick and a little too carelessly. IMO, his rice/fish ratio a bit off; not what I'm used to. Also a few times I got real sinewy pieces so I'd kinda have to question the "quality" of the fish. The rolls were good (and expensive). Bonus: The Sweetie Roll with cream cheese and tempura sweet potato; not sure if its "authentic" Japanese, but its pretty good. Foodwise, I'd put Sushi Miyagi on the same tier as Hokkaido: Four stars, but I'd have to dock one of them for the price and pace. Hokkaido is just as good, but cheaper and faster. Will I come back? Yep. Also because some of ya'll mentioned music, they were playing some jazzy Michael Buble joints. Not sure how I feel about that.

    (3)

  • Vincent T.

    I've been to my fair share of sushi joints ,but this place knocks everyone of them out of the water. When I say this place is good, it's GOOD. A couple of friends and I were craving some sushi so I decided to search on Yelp for nearby places to go to. I saw that this place had fantastic reviews so we decided to head here. Sushi Miyagi sure as hell lived up to the reviews. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a sweet old lady who I assume is the owner. We were seated very quickly and the restaurant itself had a nice authentic look to it. I ordered the spicy tuna maki, California maki, and spicy yellow-tail maki. They were GREAT and the portions were awesome! All were prepared wonderfully and satisfied my cravings for sushi. Everything tasted fresh and the quality of it all was superb. I ended my meal with the green tea ice cream and DAMN that was some pretty good green tea ice cream. Probably one of the best I've ever had. Overall this place was great with friendly service, delicious food, and an aesthetic surrounding. It is a little bit more expensive than your average sushi restaurant but it's worth it.

    (5)

  • Jeffrey C.

    Food (Lunch): Chirashi bowl, uni, unagi, tuna, spicy scallop roll. Everything tasted very fresh. The spicy scallop roll was very unique in the combination of flavors. Service: Mrs. Miyagi wad very friendly. Good experience. Experience and Price: Good experience for a traditional Japanese meal.

    (4)

  • Y-La N.

    I'm guilty of lurking yelp for good places to eat at but never writing review after I've tried them. I've been to sushi miyagi about 3 times and finally decided, the world needs to know just how much I love this place. First thing you should know, once you go in, just find a table and sit down. You look silly standing there and the lovely owners are most likely way too busy so if you can, help them out! Second, expect a long wait. Like another reviewer said, don't come in hungry. There is only the two of them. The husband makes the rolls while the wife does basically everything else (takes orders, brings out drinks, and cooks all the other food). Okay, now down to what you probably actually want to know: the rolls. First though, get the agedashi tofu. It's magical. Even if you don't like tofu, get it. You will fall in love and want to marry it. Rainbow roll: The bomb. If you're a sashimi lover, you'll love this. It has salmon, tuna and yellowtail on top. Delishh Volcano roll: Pretty good. It's a hot roll, which I wasn't used to, and came in a bowl. Butterfly maki: Also good! It has eel on top with shrimp tempura in the middle. Tempura rolls: I can't remember the name but I've had two different one, one with cream cheese and the other had cucumber but it's your basic tempura rolls. SO GOOD. I love anything with shrimp tempura so it's a must for me. Can't remember everything I've tried but you can't really go wrong here. FYI, the more expensive rolls tend to be hugeee. Don't even hesitate to come to this wonderful place. As much as I hate to have more people coming here, this place deserves to have everyone know just how awesome it is. My dad, who cannot stand eating fish at all, was converted and says he is willing to come here once a week. My mom, who is always stingy when it comes to tipping, tipped over 20% and even went over to the wife to show her gratitude for being such a hard worker. There is something unique about this place. I've been to more expensive, high class sushi restaurants and so far, no where satisfies me as much as sushi miyagi.

    (5)

  • George L.

    The chirashi dinner bowl is fantastic!! Twice the price of the same lunch bowl at around $20, but the sushi chef really packs in the fish. Fresh lemon slices in between certain cuts of fish, and with the rest of the garnishes and different fish textures/colors, this dish was a work of art. I almost didn't want to eat it.......almost. It tasted better than it looked.

    (5)

  • Stephanie L.

    Completely unexpected. I must have passed by this place dozens of times growing in Houston and just never noticed it (in my defense, it's in a shady Chinatown plaza with the word SUSHI across the front). The reviews are all true. If you're coming here for dinner plan on making it a long one. It's almost kind of nice because you actually take your time eating and there's plenty of room for conversation. So it look about 20 minutes to get water and a menu, but we weren't in a rush so it wasn't a huge deal. We ordered agedashi tofu which was perfectly fried and tender. All the nigiri and sashimi pieces we got were incredibly generous and SO FRESH (esp salmon and yellowtail). After we finished eating we ordered a few more pieces of sashimi :) too good. We ended our dinner with some green tea ice cream which finished the night off perfectly. Will definitely be back.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth R.

    After returning from living in Japan this summer, I found myself craving some of the standard fare from my time there (I study Japan, so I'll be back this June for a year). I was so psyched to find this place, as the "irrashaimase!" I was greeted with quickly clued me in that this place was owned and run by actual Japanese people. No small feat in the U.S. They had such Japanese comfort food standards as hamburg, and Japanese style curry. And much to my sheer joy, they had lots of different udon and agedashi dofu (even if you think you don't like tofu, try this appetizer- or wikipedia it if you're curious. I tend to give the bonito on top to friends who eat fish.) I turned beat red when speaking to the wife of the couple who owns this place in Japanese (he makes the sushi and she does the table waiting), because it seemed so out of context in Houston. I could not stop blushing. I had been feeling homesick for Japan, but this helped a lot. Bonus was that I could easily read the menu, without having to labor over my slow kanji reading :) And they had delicious green tea, of course. This is a total sneaky secret place in Houston, but it's super good and super authentic. You must go find it today if you want to taste what it's like to eat in Japan. Bonus: The owners are from Okinawa, home of the longest lived people on the planet at last survey- due to their insanely healthy eating habits. Additional bonus: they get a lot of their fish flown in directly to TX from Japan. I'll add again that this is the holiest of holes in the wall, but in true Houston fashion it's really really worth it. Anyone want to go back with me?

    (5)

  • Christina N.

    I forgot to leave a review when I ate here last year, but that doesn't mean I don't remember the mediocre meal I had. Great: -Agedashi tofu! -Presentation. Our rolls were shaped like dragons. Super cute :) Not so Great: -Specialty rolls were sub-par--no flavors that stood out. -Sashimi we had was sort of "tasteless" as another reviewer mentioned. At least it wasn't bad :) -The wait for food was incredibly long, which made some of the other diners irritable.

    (3)

  • Anthony Y.

    Great place-if you get there early, there is no wait and then you can grab a table. Get the yam roll it's awesome

    (5)

  • Melissa W.

    I was home for the holidays and my friend insisted that she take me here as I am a huge sushi lover. I was unsure how impressive this place could be since I was pretty spoiled by LA sushi when I was in college. I was pleasantly surprised to find the fish here to be fresh and delicious! I had yellowtail nigiri, salmon nigiri, and a spicy yellowtail maki. The maki was huge and filling and the two nigiri melted in my mouth. And the prices were decent too! This is definitely the best sushi I've had in Houston. The wait for the food was slow because this place is a mom and pop shop. Now that I live in SF, sushi is an arm and a leg and not all that amazing. I will be back here next time I'm in Houston!

    (4)

  • Ana M.

    I must say I did love the avocado salad but in general the maki was okay. We went early to grab tables because it does fill up fast. Prices were okay and I may come back just to give it another chance after the other reviews that spoke so highly about it.

    (3)

  • Nelly V.

    Very good sushi place!! Best tofu!!

    (4)

  • Haleigh S.

    Seeking food nirvana? Look no further than Sushi Miyagi. The agedashi tofu is THE BEST, and the rest of the menu is incredible as well. The food here is made by people who take the time and effort to make everything just right. 8 of us met here on a Saturday night, having reserved the tatami room in advance. 3 of the group were Sushi newbies, and the rest of us were old-timers. We ordered agedashi tofu, Gyoza, seaweed salad and California rolls for the table just to cover the people new to this type of food, then asked the chef (Mr. Miyagi) to make what we wanted to make, on or off the menu, until we let him know we were done. It was a fantastic experience for all of us. The sushi, sashimi and rolls are all amazing (loved the mackerel!), very high quality, and the flavors are perfect. Also, many traditional Japanese elements are included on the menu that you will not find in other sushi restaurants in the area, such as burdock root and shiso leaf. This is not the place for you if you are in a hurry or if your preference is limited to California Roll and spicy tuna, but if you have an adventurous palette, a love of excellent food, and an abiding respect for the people who take the time to prepare it well, then by all means, head to Sushi Miyagi and enjoy.

    (5)

  • Alice W.

    I've been here so many times I can't even remember... Every time the food has been so good that you'll forget that you even waited for it. Service is not fast, but what do you expect from only 2 people running it? Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi are so cute and Mrs. Miyagi is so friendly and gentle. Mr. Miyagi works at the bar cutting up fish and rolling up rolls while his wife makes everything else. You will wait to be seated on a busy night, you have been warned! If you've never waited over an hour or more to eat great food then you have experienced nothing! People in LA wait hours to eat ramen and sushi... People in Houston haven't experienced anything close to that yet... Grow some patience for this place! Everyone has said the agedashi tofu is good, and it is sooo good. Better than any restaurant I've ever ordered it at. The "sushi for 2" platter is a good deal, so much sushi and a great variety of fish for around ~$40. This place is definitely a hidden gem in Houston, you'll want to try it someday.

    (5)

  • ms t.

    Don't know what all the hype is about... Horrible service and mediocre sushi.

    (1)

  • Gerardo J.

    Pretty empty for lunch, authentic, and great service.

    (5)

  • Travis T.

    The only complaint I really had with this place was the service, however, I can understand that being a mom and pop business. We showed up around 7pm on a Friday night and had a hard time getting seated. Place was very small, and only the owner and his wife staff the place. Once seated, it again took a while to get drinks, our order taken, and our food delivered, which unfortunately, my can pop was long gone by the time I got my meal. The food was freshly and prepared great with many details in the sushi. Each of us plowed through the sushi and enjoyed it immensely. I was surprised that I did enjoy it as much as I did, as I only recently started eating sushi within the last year. I could definitely enjoy this restaurant again, I'll just make sure to get there a little earlier next time!

    (4)

  • Jess N.

    I was a little hesitant to try this place out since the sign just says SUSHI, but after hearing good reviews, I decided to give it a shot. It's a little pricier than other hole in the wall places, but the portions are big and they don't skimp on the seafood. The agedashi tofu is delcious and you have to try the shaggy dog roll. I also had their kani/avocado salad which was interesting. There is only one guy making the sushi and his wife is the only one who seats/takes orders/cleans up. Although the service is slow, I would definitely recommend this place to others.

    (4)

  • Stephanie T.

    Love this joint for its super fresh and incredibly generous cuts of sashimi. We started with the tofu salad which had a light but piquant dressing. Order the hamachi sashimi because it's out of this world - the thick, fatty slices almost melt in your mouth and will stir you to write sonnets about sashimi. The tonkatsu combo was really delicious - the pork was cooked to a perfect crisp. We also enjoyed the tuna, spicy scallops and spicy yellowtail rolls. Try to arrive early. Mr. & Mrs. Miyagi run this place with no help so you might find yourself surrounded by dirty tables stacked with plates and waiting close to 45 minutes before your first order even arrives. A lot of customers who came after us were turned away even though there were empty tables. Well, they were told they'd have to wait close to 2 hours for their food and most of them were naturally not prepared to wait that long. But the service is pretty good, considering how severely understaffed they are, and Mrs. Miyagi is sweet and efficient. If you have a bit of time to kill and don't mind waiting a bit for simple but good, traditional Japanese food at reasonable prices, then come to Sushi Miyagi. You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Gloria S.

    It is a ma and pa restaurant all the way, but that is part of it's charm. The food is always fresh and the service may be slow at times but always friendly. The place is surprisingly clean, but the decor can be considered unusual (mostly the plants acting as section dividers). It seems to always have a steady stream of customers. There is no wow factor at this place, but everything is made properly. I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Phuong N.

    usually a long wait for dinner even on weeknights, but it's worth the wait. love the husband-wife duo, although i do feel bad for her when it's packed and she's running ragged to get everything/everyone taken care of. there was a 2-hr wait one night and she treated those last few tables that had to wait that long with plum ice cream. i have my staples here: udon noodle soup, spicy scallop sushi/handroll, ika (squid), seaweed salad, agadashi tofu, and asahi beer. once in a while i order the rolls and they're always good.

    (5)

  • Olga D.

    The owner is a rude asshole. No manners at all. Screaming at guests who come to eat at your restaurant is not the way to go. Five empty tables completely dirty. Waited almost an hour. Four more people after us left because of his attitude. I give this restaurant 5 negative stars. Hire more employees so you can be less of an asshole. Will never ever go back to this restaurant. Go to Kaneyama instead. Much cleaner and awesome service.

    (1)

  • Nancy K.

    I went here for lunch at 1:30. It was right after their lunch rush. It is only one waitress. She is very adorable older woman. It wasn't the fastest service I had, I was still happy with it. I liked the feeling of not being rush. This is the best sushi I have had in Houston. It is exactly what I look for in sushi. I haven't tried that much sushi in Houston, but I have tried a lot of sushi in Seattle. Seaweed salad - good fashion maki - amazing spicy scallop - amazing butterfly maki - amazing Everything tasted fresh. The cream cheese was room temperature so it was easy to eat. The sushi was not drowned in all the random sauces like other places in Houston. I love this place. I wish it was cheaper. I pay for what I get though. I will def. be back.

    (4)

  • Augustin A.

    After my awful experience at Kpop, I decided to come to this place for a late lunch. Glad I came after lunch rush because the place only had a waitress and the chef. Service is slow, but friendly. As for the Sushi, AMAZING!!! I had the Lunch Chef Special with Green Tea; highly recommend that dish.

    (5)

  • Lesa T.

    This cute little Japanese joint makes my stomach so happy. Located in a rather run-down salmon-colored shopping complex, Sushi Miyagi is a quaint and clean little Japanese restaurant (don't let its exterior fool you!). To me, it's like walking into a tiny sushi joint stuck in the 50s - modestly decorated aside from the formal Japanese dining area and sushi bar with Jazz music playing in the background. And yes, you are served by Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi, with the husband being the sushi expert and the wife as the waitress and hostess. Although their Japanese hospitality is impeccable, their service can run a little slow since it is only the two of them running the restaurant with seating only for 20. Whenever my bf and I dine here with his parents, we ALWAYS order too much food because everything is too good to pass up. While we tend to rotate choices on the maki, our staples are the following: - Miso Soup - 4.5 - Perfectly simple broth with great flavor. You can definitely tell this is homemade. - Agedashi Tofu - 4.5 - Some of the best I've had in Houston. Again, this stuff is definitely homemade. - Chirashi - 4.5 - I cannot tell you how much I love Chirashi. For those who have not tried it and are sashimi lovers, imagine a heaping bowl of sushi rice covered with thick and fresh slices of the sashimi. Served with a cup of miso soup, this dish is really (really) filling. - Udon + Inari - 4.0 - On Saturdays, they offer a Saturday special, which is a bowl of simple udon and two pieces of inari (tofu skin stuffed with sushi rice). This is so simple, but filling and delicious. As for the rolls (I can't remember every one we've had), I highly recommend the Shaggy, Houston, and Spicy Scallop maki. I'll try to keep updating this list, if I remember more! And for those who are a little more adventurous, you should really try their uni (sea urchin) - they're so fresh and delicious whenever they offer it!

    (4)

  • Sophia C.

    I have to say this is the best sushi I've ever tasted. It's run by husband and wife, and you may be waiting a long time to order. I've literally felt like eating my girlfriend sitting in front of me or drink the low sodium soy sauce just to stop the hunger. Note to self: don't come here starving! It's worth the wait though because everything I ordered made my mouth happy. I ordered the Seaweed Salad, Agedashi Tofu, Naruto, Houston Roll, & Dragon Maki. All were very delicious and fresh! If there ever was an Agedashi Tofu eating contest, please sign me up!

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    I came here with my new roomie for happy hour. He's quite a fan of this place because they have normal happy hour and an additional happy hour (9-?pm) for those out late at night. I let him order, and it was all delicious: the S&M roll, the NY roll, and I couldn't catch the name of the 3rd, but I'll update this review when I figure it out. Each of them were very delicious. I found the mango mojito to be surprisingly good and refreshing without being overly sweet. The gyoza seem to be more Chinese (huge, thick skins; not to be consumed in one bite) than Japanese; though they come in chicken or pork, I'd pass on them for a Japanese culinary experience. The service seems to be a little slower here. At one point, we had finished dinner and tidied up our table. We were passed a few times by the service staff, when we finally had to ask for the check. That is normal by European standards, but definitely not American standards. Hmm... Also, the bathrooms could be improved upon. The food was good; I'll know next time to be a little more assertive with the wait staff.

    (3)

  • Larry T.

    Ok, don't say nobody warned you. If you're starving, have a snack while your friend grabs a table for y'all. Unless you go when everyone else is at work, it'll take at least a half hour to get your food. With that said, the rolls here were excellent. The dragon roll was very, very good. I forget the names of the other rolls, but the sushi all had one thing in common here. Lots of fish / vegetables and easy on the rice unlike many other sushi places where you're really buying a big rice ball with a little seafood. The agedashi tofu was one of the best I've ever had. The sauce is what makes it incredible. We ended up having to portion it out between our table because we all wanted more of it.

    (5)

  • Eric L.

    First of all, who would not want to be served by Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi? So awesome. The place is very small and since it is only Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi serving you, the service may be very slow. I suggest going earlier or later than dinner or lunch times to get the best service. With that expectation in mind, the food was DELICIOUS. My girlfriend got a miso soup because she ordered the Chirashi and it was easily the lightest miso soup we've ever tasted in Houston. We started our lunch off with Agedashi Tofu. Perfectly crispy outside with the soft inside. The broth was amazing and went perfect with the tofu. Me and my dad ordered the lunch special which was udon with two pieces of inari (tofu outside with rice inside). Since the udon was just noodles and soup we ordered a couple of rolls as well. As previously stated, my girlfriend ordered the Chirashi. She stated that all of the fish was fresh and the rice was out of this world. On to the rolls. We ordered the spicy scallop maki and the spicy yellowtail maki. Each piece of the spicy yellowtail maki was big and had plenty of yellowtail in it with spicy mayo. The spicy scallop maki was definitely the winner of the two rolls. The scallop was fresh, spicy mayo (of course that's awesome), and also some other vegetables. Definitely want to order this again. Overall, this place offers cheap sushi with great quality in Chinatown. This place also takes Visa and MasterCard. I only mention this because it is rare to find a place in Chinatown that takes credit card. I rated this a 4 star not because it was the best sushi in town, but because the price and quality of the sushi and the fact that it is in Chinatown.

    (4)

  • Coco M.

    you don't exist until the wife sees you.. until then you're jus part of the line. I still think about mister sushi miyagi... his movements; the years of practice it must have taken him to perfect his techniques; this man does not move without a purpose; his efficiency is an amazing sight... again, every move serves a purpose, every move is to complete the plate in front of him... I watched him almost the entire time we waited in line for an hour... I'm not sure why they don't have help but I assume it's bc they won't get the help they want or don't want to delegate... maybe they have their own rhythm...'but these guys are like machines... the wife shuffling about in her too large flip flops, the husband shifting his whole body side to side behind the sushi bar, dressed neat with a tie and clean white sushi hat... anyways, I'm was more in awe when our food came out and every piece of fish and accessory looked like he had 30 mins to spend on it... he cares about his plate and the food... period. (I dunno who's in the kitchen but the food we ordered from the kitchen was ok) ... I'll be back, jus hoping to find a time when there's not an hour wait but if there is, I'll bring popcorn. side note: I remember reading one yelpers review about how dirty the place is and it kinda pissed me off because she was probably focusing on the stains in the carpet... when I looked around I saw a very well organized space, even meticulous in its own way... look at the business cards on the fridge (by mister sushi miyagi) they are perfectly lined up in neat rows; wether that's OCD or something else... I was able to appreciate the space for what it is; it's unpretentious, completely barren of style or interior design but to say it's dirty... I wouldn't but that's the thing about yelping... everyone has an opinion... and we all jus read each other's experiences... I'm learning I need to follow a few yelpers I trust in this area.

    (5)

  • Tsutsit P.

    The best sushi place in houston;-) the uni and hamashi are so fresh not so like the frozen ones i had in some fancy jap resto around houston.will definitely be back for more;-)

    (5)

  • Carlos M.

    OMG great sushi! We got the sushi for two and loved every piece. We love sushi and have to admit that this is one of the best in town. I'll admit that there was one waitress taking care of a near full restaurant so the service was a little slow (but she was trying). However, when our dish came out, it was like, everything was forgiven.

    (5)

  • P P.

    Just alright the visit we made. Nothing was particularly great...though nothing was bad. Just good. Not really worth going out of your way for tho....

    (3)

  • Tien T.

    for those of you that complain of the service, im gonna go ahead and liken that to blasphemy in my book. (lol?) theyre so nice! its ADORABLE! its like complaining about puppies and kittens! shame on you! *finger wag* after reading of such high reviews of food, yet bad reviews of the service, i decided to stop by for lunch to see what all the hubbub was about. i walked into a quiet little restaurant, 12pm noon, and there was a table filled with roughly 6 (guestimate because i didnt wanna seem weird staring and counting) and another 2 tables, with two at each table. i walked in, took a seat by the sushi bar, and was greeted by a friendly mr. miyagi. his wife came trotting after with a smile and the menu. she was very nice and gave me water and gave me time to select and order. as i sat and watched mr. miyagi prepare the sushi rolls for the other tables and for a togo order and listened to the traditional japanese instrumental music in the background, mrs. miyagi started bringing out my dishes. i ordered the agedashi tofu, fried squid, and crazy maki roll. as for the agedashi tofu, its pretty good! its not quite my favorite (kubos cafe) but its actually really good compared to all the other places ive had. the fried squid again, wasnt quite the geso age from kubos, but still pretty good. the crazy maki, was good also. the overall place is really small, nice, and very cozy. mr. and mrs. miyagi is a lovely couple and i will definitely come back soon!

    (4)

  • Connie F.

    The lunch Chirashi bowl was really small, but it was good. I also like there Houston roll. The spicy scallop roll wasn't that great though.

    (3)

  • Jeff Y.

    I met a friend here for lunch, and after reading the reviews I was expecting a pretty long wait. Not so - the rush must be limited to weekends I guess. In fact, there was only one other table occupied. It is a small area though, so I can see it filling up quickly. The sushi itself was really good. The lunch bowl we got had tuna, salmon, eel, shrimp, and a couple other types of fish I didn't recognize - all excellent. We both got the mixed fish and rice bowl (I can't remember the name) and it actually filled me up, which sushi rarely does. All for $12 - not bad at all for the quality and amount. I didn't have any problem with the service - our waitress took our order quickly and the food came out pretty fast as well. Parking was no problem in the private lot, but I don't know how it gets on weekends. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

    (4)

  • Milea C.

    We ate here a few days ago and the sushi was okay. I've had much better elsewhere. I was hoping that this was one of those hole in the wall places that's a gem in disguise. The service was great. They had a steady stream of visitors to the restaurant. The miso soup and edamame was good, but typical of any sushi restaurant. We got the crunchy dynamite tuna roll and the crunchy sweet potato roll. I've never had a sweet potato roll before and it was excellent. It was sweet, but not too sweet. I would definitely order this again. The tuna roll was so-so. It didn't taste as fresh and it was over flavored by the scallions. I would probably not visit this place again.

    (2)

  • Diana D.

    ahhh, just as good as i remember it. they are faster nowadays. the japanese couple is so cute and sweet. i wish them well. get the good stuff: naruto - cucumber yumminess agedashi tofu - most excellent broth and tofu, ever salmon sashimi - most yummy yumminess! dragon roll - BEST DRAGON ROLL I'VE EVER HAD. and i've a had a lot of sushi, my friend. green tea ice cream - yummy and creamy. defn not maeda en!! unagi - to die for. wow yummy yumminess!! sakura - is ok. i like my fish raw rather than cooked. this is cooked salmon.

    (5)

  • Sophia V.

    Completely in disgust with this so called "sushi" restaurant. Sure, I understand it's probably a mom & pop type of business, but definitely not to my liking. My friends and I were going to dine here, but there was no room. The lady told us the wait was going to be about an hour. (seriously? for a place like this?) To top it off, we caved and then decided to order to-go and crash at my friend's place. Well..what do you know. The lady then stated that she probably won't be able to take our to-go order cause they wouldn't have enough time to make our order. OH HECK NO. Not to mention, the only chef there pretty much scolded at us when asking one question about the menu. NEVER again. I knew a good sushi joint in Chinatown was too good to be true. I'll just be sticking to dimsum from now on. Done & done!

    (1)

  • N N.

    Amazing. Worth the drive from Sugar Land.

    (5)

  • James B.

    Absolutely phenomenal food! The true definition of a mom and pop shop. If you want crap made by some Samoan islander pretending to be Japanese go to one of the large corporate style places. If you want legit food made by pop and served by mom, come here. It's a small operation with just the husband wife team so be prepared to wait, but it's well worth it.

    (5)

  • Natasha N.

    I always get the same thing when I go to sushi restaurants. the spicy salmon and whatever roll has soft shell crab in it. and the agedashi tofu. I had read the reviews hearing that they had the best tofu and had to try it for myself. YUM! the soft shell crab roll was super delicious as well, with a large portion of crab in it. one of my friends got the udon and gave me a bowl of it to try. boy am I glad she did! the broth was amazing! I will definitely be back! we went during lunch and I had read service might be slow because it's a true mom and pop shop but they were great! also they greeted us and said thanks when we left. better than most Asian places in Chinatown.

    (5)

  • Brian B.

    The physical location is unimpressive, but the sushi is the complete opposite. My fiancee and I looked at each other after the first bite, and said "Holy $%@#!" The rolls are large and they definitely do not skimp on the ingredients. Every bite we had was delicious and filling. We will definitely be back!!

    (5)

  • Jo-Lawrence B.

    Sushi here is delicious. Since just about everyone comments on it, it is a two man operation by a super cute old asian couple. Your service will move as fast as they're capable. So, don't expect much in the way of that, but you should expect your food to be delicious.

    (4)

  • Donna C.

    I love the food here, and I've been here probably around 8-9 times since I first discovered the place not too long ago. I ordered the Naruto appetizer every single time and I absolutely love that dish. However, I think I'm going to have to quit coming here, because now that they have more business, the wait has become unbearable to me. Of course they've always been slow, and I know to arrive with a "must be patient" attitude, but even so, I just can not stand it anymore. And yes, I admit she is nice about it, and very apologetic, but that's just not how a business should be run. I won't be coming back, unless I hear that they have finally expanded their staff. I really don't see how anyone can have an enjoyable dining experience here. I certainly did not.

    (2)

  • CAROLine T.

    The sashimi here is mighty fresh! Can't go wrong with any of the fish you order. The mackerel (saba) left a lasting impression in my book. I also really like eating the spinach salad appetizer - the one tossed with sesame sauce. The houston roll just melted in my mouth! The avocado was ripe and the salmon went perfectly with it. If you are an avocado fan, do order this roll. I walked out stuffed and completely satisfied. It's a small mom/pop place so if it come and it's busy, just be patient when it comes to ordering. We came and the place was full. There was only one sushi chef (I assume the owner) and one waitress (I also assume to be his wife).. even though she was running around busy like a bee she was still very polite, friendly, and patient.

    (5)

  • Jenny H.

    New hours! They're not open Saturdays anymore (sadly). My boyfriend and I have been here a few times and yesterday we invited two more to join us for dinner here so they could finally try one of our favorite places to eat in Houston. We arrived at 6 pm on Tuesday and there wasn't much of a wait but more people started coming in around 6:30. We ordered the Kara Age (Japanese fried chicken) and it was def a 5/5. The chicken was well marinated and juicy and there's only a light crisp layer so it doesn't take away from the flavor. Unlike most places in which the cuts are smaller, dry and plain. I'm not one to order Agedashi Tofu but we have in the past and it is def a must try here. I've read reviews about the crispy salmon salad dish here and it is indeed pretty filling even among 4 people. Surprisingly, I liked it more than I thought I would. We ordered other items such as different sushi pieces (I have yet come across a place that beats their spicy chopped scallop) and their sashimi combo with no shellfish. Everything was so good. All the fish tasted really fresh. The salmon was nice and buttery and the tamago (egg) wasn't overly sweet as well as the inari (tofu skin, I also haven't found a place that beats their inari and tamago as well.) Yes, you'll most likely have to wait a while for your food because it is run only by a Japanese couple but I promise you it is very much worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Tiffany E.

    We went on a Wednesday night at about 5:30 and there was no wait for a table of 5. The wife was already very busy. The service was a little slow, but we didn't mind. A line did form by the time we left. Agedashi tofu - I've tried this at several sushi restaurant and it's never my favorite. Sushi Miyagi makes the best I've ever had. We ordered one, but halfway through the meal we decided to get another. Salmon salad - Great portion size and it was really tasty. I'd def get this again. Shaggy dog - It was good, but expected flavors. Houston maki - Same review as the shaggy dog. Spicy chopped scallop roll - Good, small compared to the other rolls. I think I would go with the sushi portion next time, but this was easier to order with multiple people. Dragon roll - This is the roll with sweet potato. I didn't find it overly sweet as others have stated, but I didn't think it was all that. It was good, but I don't think it's $20 good. It tastes like sweet potato. Very creamy roll. I will be back! Hopefully sooner than later because their open hours seem to be getting less and less. Here's a link to a Yahoo article they're mentioned in: Are These the 21 Best Sushi Spots in America? yahoo.com/food/are-these…

    (5)

  • Jay Y.

    One of Houston's classic sushi joints, Sushi Miyagi is essentially a must-go pilgrimage site for all sushi lovers in town! Owned and managed by a lovely old Japanese couple, this restaurant is where you will find traditional sushi with a homely vibe. Like any traditional sushi restaurant, Miyagi's pricing can be a bit steep but you can get a pretty good lunch deal like a chirashi or a sushi combo for $12. Perhaps that's why so many people crowd this restaurant even before it opens on a weekday lunchtime! My choice was the first sushi combo: five nigiri pieces (chef's choice), six pieces of California roll, and a miso soup. I thought I wasn't going to get full from this alone and had plan to go to the dim sum next door to fill up, but the nigiri pieces were surprisingly huge! It's not huge as in a huge rice ball, but huge as in HUGE pieces of fishes! Good luck trying to eat this in one bite, but I mean why would you? The fresh fishes are too good not to savor in multiple bites. If you like sushi, you are going to like this place! If you never had real sushi, Sushi Miyagi is a great place to start. Overall, I recommend this sushi restaurant to try at least once.

    (5)

  • Rebecca T.

    The fish is really fresh and tasty. However, the place is dirty so I took off 1 star. I got the chirashi bowl for lunch for $12. The cuts of fish were very fresh and tasted great. I think they grate real wasabi roots because it is definitely stronger and more flavorful than the generic wasabi at other restaurants. The sushi rice was properly made and I could taste the subtleness of the rice vinegar. The miso is like what I remember in Japan. My only complaint is that the place was on the dirty side. My soy sauce dish had a glob of sticky gunk on it. My ice tea looked like the ice had melted but instead of throwing it out, they stuck it in the freezer so the ice was compacted to the cup. The tables were full of dishes from previous diners and the chopsticks are really cheap material. A quarter piece of the chopstick tip broke off when I tried to scoop up some rice. It's a mom and pop place so only the husband and wife work the front. I'm not sure how much help they have in the kitchen but they definitely should hire front staff during their busy hours. Food was great though.

    (3)

  • Cassondra R.

    Definitely one of Houston's most authentic sushi establishments. This place is no frills and on a busy night you can expect a wait time up to an hour+, but the wait is definitely worth it. There is limited seating and help, but the quality of the food makes it easy to look past these two issues. First off, the sushi rice is always warm and vinegary- a necessity for high quality sushi. Second, the fish to rice ratio is generous, but proportionate. The sushi chef is skilled and works quickly. Sitting at the sushi bar is a treat because you can observe him take pride in each dish he makes. The rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and chirashi are all outstanding choices. i find myself coming back again and again as well as comparing every sushi establishment I visit to Sushi Miyagi. My only complaints: the music is a bit too loud and not very good. This establishment would be even better than the best if they got rid of the carpet.

    (5)

  • Alicia T.

    My favorite dish here is the salmon salad (under the appetizers section). They give a pretty good portion and it comes freshly made. The atmosphere here is pretty friendly and cozy.

    (5)

  • Chelsea Y.

    Sushi Miyagi is a cute, homey, small Japanese restaurant with an authentic feel and delicious food. Its outer appearance does not reflect the inside or its food at all. In fact, it's probably the exact opposite! It's run by a Japanese couple: the lady who takes orders, brings out food, runs the kitchen...etc, and the man who is in charge of the sushi. Things I love about Sushi Miyagi: -Agedashi tofu: the best I've ever had! Delicately fried tofu with slightly chewy skin swimming in a delicious sweet and salty broth...mmm....... -Dragon roll with tempura sweet potato -Spicy salmon salad: a great value! There's a ton of salmon in this bowl and it's worth the $15 price tag. I would also order a bowl of sushi rice and you can make your own spicy salmon bowl! It can also last 2 or more meals that way. I highly recommend this dish :D -Tatami mat seating -Cute Japanese couple :) Things I don't love so much: -Wait time (tip: come early! You're probably good if you come before 6pm for dinner) -Slow service -Prices are kinda high Even though Sushi Miyagi is pricey, the quality of the food and the atmosphere of the restaurant keep me coming back!

    (4)

  • Jonathan Z.

    Arrived at 3:30pm on a friday and we were the first ones (no wait). Ordered the following and shared with 4 people (came out to about $30/person): 1) Chirasi Deluxe-30 bucks for a good variety of sashimi, presentation was pretty and everything tasted really fresh, would order again 2) Crispy Salmon Salad-MMM, now my favorite salad in the world. Definitely would order again 3) Kinutamaki-interesting take on sushi, you can pick your fish ( salmon, tuna, mackerel) and it's wrapped in a vegetable (I forgot). 4) Scallops Sushi-so so good, indescribable and definitely would order again 5) Naruto-crab, avocado, & other stuff wrapped in thin cucumber. It was really cool, refreshing, and a nice change up from seaweed. The place is really intimate with only about 8 tables and a bar. The sushi is fresh and the presentation is on point. It is a little pricy, but the rolls are bigger than what you're used to. It takes multiple bites to eat! If you want to have a nice meal and catch up with some friends, I recommend this place, but they close early (7pm), so double check their times!

    (5)

  • Nancy L.

    Still continues to be my favorite spot to satisfy my sushi cravings. This time came at 3:10 (they open at 3) and people were already lined to go in and we actually made it as the last two sitting at the bar. There's constantly a line out the door, even at opening time! There's less than 10 tables in there. Agedashi tofu. Always perfect. Hot and has the thin outer texture I like. Sauce flavoring is perfect everytime, I can literally just drink the sauce. My all time fave is still the salmon sashimi. It's a big piece and the standout is that it's always really fresh compared to most restaurants. We also had the bean curd, tamago, white tuna, tuna and unagi which were all good. Shaggy Dog roll is still my top roll I eat everytime I go. Tempura in it is big and fresh and covered w/ a lot of crabmeat and mayo-they don't skimp on quality-yum! Sitting at the bar was interesting as I saw up front how fast the sushi chef was making the food and how much technicality he put in. As we were leaving the people outside standing in line said "look how happy they are" when walking out of the restaurant- and we truly were! Go support a truly hard working mom and pop shop consistently serving quality food!

    (5)

  • Olivia H.

    Despite your first impressions as you pull into the parking lot, there is no need to fear the low-key storefront. The interior of the restaurant is small but quaint - filled with art and decor ranging from traditional to cute. Part of me really wanted to love Sushi Miyagi. The people that work here are extremely courteous and the service was quick. Plus they had a quality The Piano Guys playlist going in the background, which added to the atmosphere. I had an order of sake (salmon) sushi and tekka (tuna) maki. They certainly give generous cuts of fish! However, the fish itself was okay in quality. I enjoyed my sushi, but it didn't quite match up to the prices. Next time, I would probably just return to Hokkaido for cheaper sushi.

    (3)

  • Kelvin L.

    Mom and pop shop food was mediocre and took a while to get service. All they need to do is hire one person to greet and service. All you hear is husband yelling at wife always

    (2)

  • Andy K.

    New business hours... No longer open on Saturdays. That's how you know a place is amazing. They are basically saying yeah we will operate 4 days a week for roughly 18 hours total and you will take it! Now to the food... AMAZING!! Best I have had in Houston! Generous portions and great prices! Absolutely recommend!

    (5)

  • Charena C.

    I finally came here after two failed tries with one of my friends. 3rd time's the charm right? We arrived around 6:30? wanting to come before their closing time. The wait time for tables was kind of long, since it's a little mom & pop shop. Tables were emptying, but had yet to be cleared. My friend & I decided to sit at an empty table and wait for someone to come by and clean the table (as did other people). We were finally given menus and ordered the sashimi platter for the 2 of us. We were given free miso soup as well. The sushi was DEFINITELY worth the wait. The pieces came out thick and succulent. I would most likely come again to order the sashimi platter, but probably with 3 people instead of 2! We ended up having to stuff ourselves and take a little bit in a to go box.

    (4)

  • Sherry C.

    Honestly WANT to give this place 5 stars- really I do but I can't for 2 reasons. 1. I went my whole meal without water. I kept trying to grab the sweet lady but.... 2. Sweet lady would disappear for periods of time and she is the only waitress. Ok- so the bad is out the way- now the fun part. YUMMY & YUMMY Sashimi & sushi is definitely the best I have had outside of Japan and California. Salmon sashimi was like butter and the portions were big and FRESH....no fishy taste at all. I felt like it would melt in my mouth, so delicious. Chopped scallop sushi was my favorite part but the tuna sushi was also marvelous. The rice had the perfect amount of vinegar and they don't wrap the rolls with all rice- the ratio is actually in our favor. We get a generous amt of fish. Ponzu sauce is my vice and the one they serve at Miyagi gets 2 snaps and a circle! I am already planning my trip back!

    (4)

  • Am'e C.

    This place is such a hole in the wall that's totally deceiving. much try! Everything is 100% authentic and totally yummy. I come here every other week for the fresh sushi and generous portions. I promise you that you will regret NOT coming to this place. Everything is great there so don't worry about ordering something you wont enjoy. um... the prices are a tiny bit on the high end, but it's honestly worth every penny. Please stop reading this review and just try this place out! enjoy for me :) Its ran by a hubby and Wifey. totally cute and very sweet.

    (5)

  • Adrian B.

    Food is great! Service is terrible! They are in serious need of some hired help. I can't figure out why they don't hire someone. Why make your customers stand around while you have multiple empty tables waiting to be cleaned? Drinks are not refilled regularly, we had to ask for our check (which doesn't bother me) and then wait to get it. It is entertaining watching this lady in the weeds, though. Just hire a bus boy! He'll pay for himself tenfold!

    (3)

  • Amy L.

    I have been going to this hole-in-the-wall sushi place for years. It's owned and operated by this cute Japanese couple. They always greet you warmly when you enter. Since it's just the two of them, on busy days, service can be a little slow. Literally everything I've ever ordered is really good. My must try list: naruto maki (no rice sushi roll that's light and refreshing), soba noodle soup with chicken, avocado salad, tofu salad, volcano roll, sweet potato roll, home-made green tea ice cream, sashimi (always fresh there and fish is sliced just right) This place is not like the fancy lounge-style sushi restaurants closer to downtown. Instead, the walls are decorated with handmade origami that the restaurant owner made. If you are looking for genuinely good Japanese food that tastes closer to home-cooked Japanese food, this is the place to go. The price is also very affordable for the portions you get and the quality of the food. This is definitely one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Houston.

    (5)

  • Russ G.

    Expect to wait a while to get a table. Once you are seated the service is pretty fast. The sushi here is excellent, some of the best sushi I've ever had. Fish slices are huge, and there is not too much rice in rolls. Had 4 rolls and they were all great. The only other time when I had so much fish in Rainbow Roll was when I made it myself. Will definitely come back when I'm in the area, well worth the wait. BTW this place does not accept AMEX, so bring some other form of payment.

    (5)

  • Nelson N.

    I absolutely love sushi, and i only eat rolls and sushi. However, ever since i moved to Houston from New Orleans. I have never found a sushi place to my liking. Sushi Miyagi is finally it. Their rolls are absolutely phenomenal especially the Shaggy Dog. My fiance, which does not eat much sushi and prefers the cooked items felt that the shaggy dog was an explosion of flavors in her mouth. Future guest beware the service is quite slow because the husband is the chef and wife is the server/cook in the kitchen. However, i do think that is all part of the charm. The couple working together is very cute, and you cannot help but smile. Definitely do not recommend if you are in a hurry.

    (5)

  • Wesley M.

    I don't really get. If I'm basing my review on the usual things, like service, atmosphere, or quality, then there's no way it would be fair to rate this place as high as some of the best sushi spots on Houston. The wait was long, the service was slow, and the sushi just wasn't that good. Not to mention I thought it was a bit over priced for what we got. I understand it's truly a mom and pop joint, but it wouldn't hurt to hire someone to help.

    (2)

  • Harsh D.

    By the Gods! This is the best sushi I have ever had in Houston! The prices are decent and the quality is phenomenal. Im pretty much a regular here and Mr and Mrs Miyagi are so kind. Sure, you might have to wait a little for a table at times but trust me its definitely worth it. The yellowtail is amazing and so is the uni if its available. The cooked food is also good and it has that homemade touch to it. I recommend every sushi lover out here in Houston to come down to the Bellaire Alief area to feast on the delectable sushi Myagi's offers!

    (5)

  • Stephanie I.

    The most fresh sushi you can find in Houston! And you know it's authentic too because of the husband/wife duo who runs this place. As people have said, it does take a while, so be prepared to wait! But you won't be disappointed, as the sushi really is amazing.

    (5)

  • Jennifer J.

    This is one of my favorit sushi place in Houston. I love to go here with my friends. I like their happy hour service as well. It is so great quality with good price. I recommand anyone who love sushi and also having fun time with friends. And like the other girl said they are very nice and kind. I am so glad that I found this palce

    (5)

  • Asya N.

    Just had a group lunch at Sushi Miyagi. I think if they had more servers during their lunch rush, I'd rate this place at 4 stars. The food was ok, not spectacular. The prices were great, though, so really it came down to the service. Our waters/teas were never refilled, one of our appetizers came out when we were almost done with the meal, one of the guys with us didn't get his meal until we were all almost done with ours, and we had to wait a long time for the checks. That's not to say that the staff wasn't running around trying to attend to everyone...they definitely were. We did love the huge table in the corner that you had to take your shoes off to sit at. That was fun :) Overall, decent food, great prices, understaffed.

    (3)

  • Elorie K.

    First time there last night! This place is so cute and small, but it has such good reviews, and I kept wondering "If this place has so many good reviews, why have I not heard of it from a friend or anything?" Kept nagging my boyfriend to take me there :) We got in around 9:15 and there was only one table left, so we sat there. This nice Japanese lady gave us menus and a small booklet with pictures of the sushi and appetizers and such. It's a little bit pricier than I'd imagined, and I didn't see a Happy Hour information anywhere so I'll assume they don't have one. I was slightly disappointed, but whatever, food hadn't even come out yet. We ordered a miso soup, a Houston roll (which I saw was suggested for avocado lovers by someone on Yelp), a salmon skin roll, spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll, one order of sake sushi, and one order of scallop sushi. The miso soup was really tasty, it seemed to have more flavor than other places. The Houston roll, oh my goodness.. It's got only avocado on the inside, and thick slices of salmon and slices of avocado on top. Let me tell you, I'm not even a fan of salmon. I don't even LIKE salmon, but my boyfriend does, so we decided to try it. I took the first piece cautiously and chewed slowly, scared for the taste. Honestly.. that's one of the best rolls I've had. I LOVELOVELOVE avocado, and surprisingly the salmon was really good. Didn't touch the salmon skin roll, lol. Boyfriend said it was alright. The spicy tuna, his sister said, was okay. The rainbow roll was another really good roll. All of the fish on top was fresh, and the slices were thick. I am sad though, because we forgot to order the green tea ice cream when we were asked about last call. I guess next time. The place is actually pretty small, I think I saw seven talbes in total, two of which were large (two-three tables put together), and one side room Japanese style, for a party I presume. I didn't get a chance to check out the restrooms. The decor is really humble. There's art all over the walls, and cranes hanging on strings from the ceiling. I really like the place. When we drove up, the only sign we saw was 'SUSHI', so I was a little confused, but assumed that was the place lol. Overall: FRESHEST fish I've ever had, a little bit pricey (55$ for three rolls, some sushi, and soup), good service (run by a wife and husband, so please be patient and kind, as they will be to you), nice atmosphere. Gave it five stars because they got me to like salmon, otherwise, would've given it a four.

    (5)

  • Sara A.

    A hole-in-the-wall place where the portions are huge and the fish is fresh. I've never had such a huge slice of salmon as I did when I got their sake nigiri. I'll be back!

    (5)

  • Nhat N.

    Sushi was a bit more expensive than other places. Nice an quiet environment. Friendly staff

    (4)

  • Randi P.

    Pros: Authentic food. Battera (pressed sushi) which is only available here and at Kubo's. Food is good; quite good. Cons: Took 30 mins to take our order and there were only 6 other tables seated. Sushi arrived after 30 more mins. There is one chef and one waitress (husband and wife). Charming, yet unbelievably slow. They serve fake Krab stick. The prices are high. The atmosphere is non-existent (strip mall). Will not return. Nippon has better authentic food with (prettier and younger) Japanese waitresses and it's faster with nicer surroundings.

    (3)

  • Michelle L.

    For me, this place if the highlight of the Houston culinary scene. Now this either means that I'm super old school and just am not familiar with the "scene" or I'm just easy to please. I leave here completely satisfied every time and can't wait to go back! On a chilly day like today, I can't wait to stop by and grab some warm, delicious Udon noodles in a hot broth or on a hot summer day, their Zaru Soba is the best! I haven't had any of their sushi, but the caterpillar roll and the spider rolls are the bomb. And I don't know if this is weird, but I was really happy to see that they use the white ginger instead of the artificially colored pink stuff. The place is small and fills up pretty quickly, so keep in mind that it's going to be a bit of a wait during peak times -- but the food is so worth it. Not a place to go when you're needing a quick bite, but if you want to go someplace to savor your dinner, Sushi Miyagi is the perfect place!

    (5)

  • kim n.

    I concur with the reviews. Fresh sushi, homy & small family business. Agedashi tofu was yummy. Really good GREEN TEA ICE CREAM. For $2, you must try it!!! Will have to try the Udon noodles next time.

    (4)

  • Mo. D.

    Forgot to post this review awhile back, so lets just start of saying Sushi Miyagi is a gem and should be cherished. Where else can you find an authentic Japanese mom & pop sushi restaurant? Never before I seen such gracious and kind folks! Husband and wife operated restaurant where, yes indeed, do everything!! After finishing pushing out orders of sushi, Mr. Miyagi-san goes out and starts cleaning the sushi bar sitting area. While Mrs. Miyagi would take orders, seat guests, clean tables, and carry out food. They are a hard working couple, and for people who can't see that...well it's not my fault you grew up to be a spoiled little brat. Complaints on wait time, seating, and drawn out service, should already be a given when stepping in the door, which is why patience is key in order to fully appreciate the experience. Sushi was fresh and delectable. My wife and I consider this to be one of the best Sushi in Houston.

    (5)

  • Quynh N.

    my favorite place for straight up sashimi. sushi, rolls, miso soup, and everything else i've tried here are excellent too. the prices are average, but the quality you get surpasses the more expensive places. the sashimi is always so fresh and the slices are thick. the rolls are done right. they're quite filling, a good size, and they don't rip you off by stuffing tons of rice in there. the perfect ratio in ingredients. only come if you have some time though, as the wait can be long. there are only two people handling the entire operation, but i think they pull it off quite well. the waitress/wife is very sweet (quite rare in chinatown lol)

    (5)

  • edgard k.

    The 1st thing that I notice about this place is the price - it's the highest I've seen for a bowl of unadon around Houston. It's suprising since it looks like a mom and pop store in a non-descript shopping mall around Bellaire/BW8 - where everybody's selling a dish for half of the price there which is good for 2 persons' meal. Food will take time to come out since I think the guy who takes the orders is the chef too. However, when the unadon came out, I was pretty impressed by the size of unagi in it - there're 2 very big slabs of them - no wonder the price is more than other place. I guess just don't expect fast and attentive service or cheap food in this place, but the food is good!

    (3)

  • Dizon S.

    Let me just start off by saying that I am pretty lazy. So for me to write a review for this restaurant says A LOT! The other reviewers has pretty much summed up what you can expect from this little hole-in-the-wall ma' and pop's establishment. But I'll just add a bit of my two cents anyways. I came here out of curiosity after reading an article on this place in the HoustonPress. The article claimed that this is one of the more authentic Japanese restaurant in town. So after giving it a try and coming from a guy that has been to Japan, I can confirm. In fact, there were three other parties served when my friends and I went and they were all of Japanese ethnicity. You see, I am Thai and if I ever decide to go to a Thai restaurant, I need to know that it is authentic and not "Americanized" or else I just won't care for it. So when I see Japanese people (not part of the staff) in a Japanese restaurant, I can't help but assume the same thing. So to me, this is big. We started with Naruto (something like that) as an appetizer as recommended by the waitress (wife). Basically its stuffed cucumber with all sorts of taste and textures (I forgot all the ingredients) -- very good! Then we shared the sashimi combo for two. This plate has a nice range of offerings with assorted fish and such. But as everyone else has stated, this place offer "big chunks". You're definitely getting your money's worth. Oh and big kudos to the chef (husband) who decorates these dishes with carrots cut into shapes such as a flower or the crane. You don't get this kind of stuff in the more modern restaurants. You know, basically you're going to get your dish(es) with a side of "love". I just also want to mention that since the wife was the only wait staff. So if this place is busy, your service may be a bit on the slower side. Please do understand this before you go. Again, this is a ma' and pop's. Overall we enjoyed this restaurant--the food and the service. The waitress wife served us with a smile on her face the entire time and was so friendly chatting with us when she could. I highly recommend this place. It's especially a nice change of scenery if you're tired of the "lounge-y"/trendy Japanese restaurant atmosphere and just prefer something simple (for some reason nowadays, it seem that all Japanese restaurants must be trendy). I think this way you get to focus more on the food more anyways. I really can't wait to try more! Will come back! You don't even have to trust me. Look at all these other wonderful reviews for Sushi Miyako so far. Try it for yourself!

    (5)

  • Christopher N.

    Went here today for lunch... $50 worth of it. Got the Maki for 2 which consists of tuna, salmon, California, Crazy, unagi, flying fish roe, and salmon roe rolls. Oh wait, didn't finish. Salmon, escolar, tuna, red snapper, and mackerel nigiri. Fish was good. Not great, but decent. Unfortunately, wasabi was present in EVERYTHING. I'm not very good with it nor do I have any fondness for the green hell, so I was kind of sad to get an enormous plate of it. Prices are surprisingly high, but I am willing to brave them again. The setting is awesome (like an elementary school classroom) and the staff (aka chef and maybe his wife?) are lovely. PS - to the Yelper who said the green tea ice cream was great... you must love green vanilla ice cream. Regardless, at $2, who gives a fuck.

    (3)

  • Sam P.

    I'm sure the food is great, but it never made it to my table because the service is that slow. Probably never coming back.

    (2)

  • Richard H.

    I heard about this place through a friend, and he mentioned it was a mom and pop shop run by a husband and wife. The husband has been a sushi chef for over 30 years. I really like eating authentic food, so when I found out it was a mom and pop shop I really wanted to try it out. Safe to say this place did not disappoint. All the rolls and sushi were fresh and really well prepared. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food. One dish I really recommend getting would be the Agedashi Tofu, it may very well be my favorite tofu dish in all of Houston. Normally they do not take reservations, but if you have a big enough party they will try and accommodate. However, please be advised that if you are in a hurry you should not eat here with a large group. They staff is very friendly, but it seems they maybe a little bit understaffed, and it may take a little longer than usual.

    (5)

  • Athenapex C.

    Restaurant is located in nondescript strip mall. Husband and wife are the only two people we saw working. They are very friendly and attentive. The husband is the shef and he is back at the sushi bar making sushi. The wife takes your orders and brings the check. We went on Thursday night at 7 pm and didn't wait very long for our sushi. She brought us iced water that was very cute with lemon wedges and green straws. The restaurant is decorated with japanese decor and artwork. I think the service was pretty prompt and friendly. The food was pretty delicious. We got the crazi maki roll which was like other reviewers have written very large. We also got the rainbow maki roll which had avocado, salmon, yellowtail, and tuna. This roll had very thick generous slices of fish and the center of the roll had spicy tuna sauce and orange roe eggs. The roll had tons of fish and just a little bit of rice where lots of sushi places have more rice and a microplaned slice of fish. We had the alaska maki which had salmon, avocado, and cucumber and was like the other sushi very large in size. We ordered three items thinking they would be smaller but were stuffed. To be absolutely critical the rolls were not the best in technique. Sushi should be tight and it wasn't. Although the sushi all kept the shape and did not fall apart after a dunk in soy sauce. Very poorly rolled sushi falls apart. While it wasn't the best rolled, I think that might be due to the need to be quick when there are so many customers and only one sushi chef. We steered away from the artificial crab rolls which is what is in the shaggy dog. They have labeled their sushi in different colors on the menu and you can tell which are raw and which are cooked with the colors. They also hand you a menu with pictures which really help so that you can see what the sushi looks like. I like that they are mom and pop and I think the restaurant is cute. The sushi is so generous with the ingredients that a minor thing as the tightness of the roll can be overlooked. For 6 pieces of alaska roll, 4 large pieces of crazy maki, and ~8 pieces of rainbow maki...the cost was less than 30 dollars before tax. Such a good deal! We will be back.

    (4)

  • Michael C.

    My guess is this is about as good as it gets in the Houston area for sushi... Don't expect great service because it is just a mom and pop operation, but the food was excellent, even though the sake selection was a little wanting...

    (4)

  • Britt S.

    Very fresh fish. Service was slow due to lack of staff, but wasn't in a hurry. Atmosphere was ok but the food was great.

    (4)

  • Sooze L.

    We actually drove all the way out to Chinatown because we read a wonderful review in the Houston Press about Sushi Miyagi. It was well worth the drive! It is a cozy place, especially because it is a mom and pop establishment. We received prompt and courteous service. They did what they could with the space. As appetizers, we had delicious agedashi tofu and miso soup (sans tofu). The miso soup was perfection and not too salty. The scallions were so delicious! I ordered a few rolls (tuna avocado, eel and cucumber, and cooked shitake) which were all very delicious. I especially loved the eel and cucumber. I have very simple tastes in rolls, but they do offer plenty of more complex rolls. One girl was raving about the crazy maki. My dinner date had juicy and big cuts of a nigiri sampler of salmon, tuna, and yellow tail. He exclaimed that the wasabi was really great, and that the fish quality was quite great. I definitely recommend stopping by!

    (4)

  • Victor C.

    Really good fish, very polite service from (I'm assuming) Mrs. Miyagi. Not the cheapest Sushi in the city, or neighborhood; but the quality is apparent. Slowish pace at lunch time, so perhaps not the best choice for a quick power meal. I've been opting for the Chirashi the last few visits, and prefer Mr. Miyagi's fish selections/cuts over nearby favorite Hokkaido. Hokkaido is a pretty fun place, and I'd recommend both; but if you've got a few extra minutes and bucks, give this place a try. Great to see a place like this succeed.

    (4)

  • Thomas L.

    Simple. Friendly. Hole-in-the-wall. Family owned. Cheap. I really do love it here. It's run by a husband and wife and they are so very friendly and nice to you when you walk in. I was tempted NOT to tell anybody about this place, but I wouldn't want them to go out of business because I want it all for my own haha. I had the Udon noodles, which came with shrimp tempura and imitation crab meat (nice big chunk). So good! It's hard to find good udon around Houston, but I really did enjoy this bowl. I didn't really try to sushi, but we did get the chef's choice sushi, where he gave us a salmon, tuna, shrimp, eel, yellowtail nigiri and a california roll. The fish was fresh and the roll was tightly roll, without exploding or falling apart. Agedashi tofu was excellent as always and the miso soup really hit the spot. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because I really want to come back and try more items. That and their decor could use a little make-over. Fake plants were rampant around the restaurant. But overall, it was still nice and quaint.

    (4)

  • Mari L.

    Such a cute little sushi place! The fish was fresh, portions were great, and the service is excellent. We went during lunch time and weren't rushed out. We were given plenty of time to chat and digest. Price is very reasonable for sushi (which runs expensive to begin with). Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Jacklyn L.

    will everyone shut up about complaining on the slow service? obviously you have no sympathy for the elders, who are trying the best that they can. it's not easy making $$ nowadays, especially when the restaurant only has a few tables. there is overhead, along with rent and everything else. they are trying to make a living out of this obviously, they are older and STILL WORKING. so be thankful and be courteous back. sheesh! i went today with a friend for lunch and enjoyed everything that we ordered, agadashi tofu, oshinko roll, spicy chopped scallop, chirashi bowl and a few pieces of fresh sushi. the service was good and we plan on coming back often.

    (5)

  • James H.

    Great lunch deal on great sushi. The hand rolls were packed with fish and were fresh.

    (5)

  • Lori D.

    The Best Sushi I've ever had. Shaggy Dog and the Crazy Maki are my fav. Service is Great but slow so its best to go after lunch and before dinner.

    (5)

  • Sami A.

    Going to Sushi Miyagi feels like you've been adopted by a nice elderly Japanese couple who just want to lovingly prepare you sushi and smile as you eat it.

    (5)

  • Eugenia L.

    I LOVE this place! I've had my fair share of japense food and sushi since I came here from Hong Kong where Japanese restaurants are everywhere and my uncle is Japanese, so we get some pretty authentic Japanese food. First of all, this is definitely a small place. Whenever I go there, I make sure I am not in a hurry or I simply drop by and order take-out because the husband is the only sushi chef and the wife runs the kitchen and wait tables, therefore, there is some wait. The couple that run the shop are super friendly and sweet. The food is fresh and authentic . My aunts and uncles recommended the place and my family has since become huge fans. The price is fair for the kind of quality food they serve. I prefer this place over many other popular Americanized Japanese restaurants. We always always order the cuttle fish thing. All their specialty rolls are delicious. My cousin and I even ordered 3 party trays for our graduation party and the plates were empty within 15 minutes. We have a lot of picky eaters and this place is definitely a family favorite!

    (5)

  • Anh H.

    Best sushi ever!!! Slow service but the couple is super nice and apologize for it beforehand the sushi pieces were bigger than most sushi places I've been to! Definitely a must try :)

    (5)

  • ida t.

    This is by far the best sushi place ever! I came across this restaurant not to long ago and i never wanted sushi anywhere else since. This place is definitely a hole in the wall type place. Once you go in, you are greeted with heart-warming hellos and you automatically feel at home. The husband is the sushi chef here and he is amazing. Every roll that comes out is fresh and tasty. Not one thing has disappointed me here. There is one roll that i cannot go without, its their Volcano roll. Its by far the best volcano roll i've tasted. Its presented in a bowl with a mound of tasty goodness and california rolls on the bottom. Its definitely worth a try!

    (5)

  • Debra B.

    I love this place. The food is fresh and the owners are impeccable. Wonderful atmosphere and sometimes at night they have the coolest Japanese renditions of classic American crooner songs from the 40's. I love this place!

    (5)

  • In-chul S.

    (Yelp will lose all credibility if it removes objective reviews, and only maintains the absurd plaudits of these awful restaurants. In the spirit of keeping members out of the harm's way, here is a re-post of my recent experience.) Went there for dinner for the first time because I read good reviews here. 40 minutes after ordering deluxe sushi combo, a commonly ordered item at Japanese restaurants, I still did not get my food. The one and only waitress, obviously the chef's wife, did not even refill my water until I had to ask her. I finally got up and asked the chef when he would be done with my sushi. Surprisingly, he had just started preparing it! I told him that I would just go home (Some other customers had left before me because they tired of waiting, too.), and he said he was sorry. I told him it was unreasonable to wait an hour for my food. He said he was sorry, there was nothing he could do, that's how things were there, and to go somewhere else because there were many great Japanese restaurants nearby. He said he was sorry, but raised his voice without provocation. I was polite to him throughout and offered to pay for the miso soup I already had. But he said I didn't need to pay and to go somewhere else. This was the most ridiculous restaurant I had ever visited and I have been to thousands of restaurants in my life. Like the chef said, it's always like that there and you should go somewhere else if you don't like the restaurant.

    (1)

  • Amay G.

    I waited over an hour and a half to get seated, there were a couple of tables available. The waitress is pretty kind but she is extremely slow, wished they had another waitress. I thought the food was good, but it took over another hour. I don't know if I would have dinner again. :(

    (2)

  • Julie C.

    I've been here twice, and both time the service was really good. Since I didnt' go during peak hour. This sushi place is a Mom and Pop shop which I really like. I like to think this is how a little Japanese Sushi place would be. The sushi is good and the husband and wife are really nice. The nice thing about this place is if they haven't heard of a sushi, the husband will try to make the sushi. And to me I think that is really nice since I know some place would tell you different. But I would recommend this place and come back to it.

    (4)

  • Chris D.

    Excellent sushi, good atmosphere, friendly. I had the sashimi combo and it was very nice. Unagi was really nice but just one small piece. octopus between lemon slices was best i have had cause i really dont like it that much. just nicely done. Ginger was good too. Other fish was tasty and fresh although not as fresh or good as the best I have had. higly recommended though Little pricy but overall a good value. One bonus, the chef/owner is apparately a Jazz fan. He was playing a group fronted by piano & vibes. Lionel Hampton maybe. regardless nice to hear some good music at an ethnic restaurant for a change instead of pop, or rock or even worse some Europe cool house music that a lot of the asian places play. I would be happy with ethic Japanese music but this was a treat

    (4)

  • Patricia H.

    I could't be happier to have found this place. The food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual. Finally a good sushi place without that obnoxious shishi decor so many Houston sushi restaurants have.

    (5)

  • Jolly R.

    I love the sushi here. Service is slow because only grandma and grandpa works here. I believe all my five stars belong to them. They work hard and the place looks very homey.

    (5)

  • Luigi C.

    Absolutely the worst service I have ever received. Friend and I walked in and was not greeted by anyone and stood by the entrance for 5 minutes. Decided to finally go to the first open seats we saw by the sushi bar and waited there for 10 minutes and still got no service or attention from anyone. Finally, decided to get our own menu and looked at it for another 5-10 minutes. Then we realized that the table near us who had been waiting longer than us just got their menu delivered to them. Looked around more and saw that 3-4 other tables were still waiting for water and a menu. We finally came to a conclusion after 20 minutes of no service that it was not going to get any better, so we left and will not return until this place learns to hire servers!

    (1)

  • Jei L.

    this place is pretty pricey BUT oh my god, even though the chirashi bowl was more than 20 bucks..it was the BEST thing I EVER HAD. it was so fresh and really good! :) I love the atmosphere too, its very lovely!

    (5)

  • melanie m.

    wowowowowowow. it was so adorable seeing this husband-wife team in this cute little restaurant, makes me want to open a coffeehouse/bakery with mine! on the outside, its quite humorous in design, when i first walked up here, i thought it was a quick-e-mart, but the inside felt like i was transported to japan. its located in this really shady looking shopping strip with only a giant red sign that says "SUSHI" in red. miyagi is cheerfully painted on the outside glass. when we walked in, we were greeted by the chipper wife (i swear she's ADORABLE o_o) okay maybe i'm creepy, but i want to like fold both of them up into my pocket and take them home! so we get the menu and its an overwhelming amount of stuff. we ended up getting a rainbow roll, volcano roll, and a crazy roll. the rainbow roll was amazing. fresh, and melted in my mouth. the only thing i didn't care for was the spicy mayo sauce that was drizzled on the bottom. presentation was pristine in craft! the volcano roll was interesting. i loved the top mix of seafoodie stuff in this sauce, i wasn't so sure about the rolls themselves though. but i have to say, this was the first volcano roll that was ACTUALLY spicy that i've had. i'm glad o_o. the crazy maki was simple, and the pieces themselves were giant. i had to take 2 bites to really get it down, and the bf liked this roll the most. overall our experience was really good. the owners really know their regulars by name, its pretty nice. service is a bit on the slower end, but its understandable because its run only by two people. i really admire their perseverance and commitment to ensuring good quality food. and GOD, i loved the decorations and atmosphere. you really feel like you're a guest at their home! pros: great authentic sushi, great atmosphere cons: not so great if you're in a hurry

    (5)

  • Lily W.

    This restaurant is very out of the way unless you are familiar with that side of town. I went after reading a very good review on the Houston Press website. It was delicious. I am a huge sushi lover and it really is the best in Houston. I just wish it was closer!

    (5)

  • Lana B.

    With so many good reviews here, I couldn't resist to visit and try this place. I like the hot green tea as it doesn't have the sort of fishy/metallic aftertaste like other green teas I tried before. The miso soup is light, which is ok with me, but so dryingly tasty though that it made me wonder whether lots of MSG was added to it... it is like I had a few sips of the soup, then I would need to reach for the drink. I like that the unagi pieces was served warm, with toased sesame seeds sprinkled on them. This makes good contrast with the cold sashimi pieces. We like the taste of the sushi rice, and the fish slices were fresh. The food was served within a reasonable amount of time. If only I don't have to worry about long waiting time, I would order more variety of dishes, not just sushi. The wife nicely said "thank you" a lot, and "thank you for waiting" as well. Well, I feel one additional staff would help get things done faster, and make customers less worried about having to wait...

    (4)

  • MA N.

    A mom & pop run restaurant. The husband is the chef while the wife does everything else. Everything there is very good. Their Spicy Avocado Salad is extremely good too! However, the rolls of this place is huge and has about four cuts. I rather have them smaller so it's easier to eat them. Their prices are a bit pricey too. Like the salad is $12 and shaggy dog is $20 (as well as volcano roll - its a must try!). My bill came out to be $70 about for just two people for lunch. But it was worth it for the food.

    (5)

  • Vinita C.

    The wait was a little long, but there was only one chef and one lady just running around taking and serving our orders so you gotta give them props. The sushi was really good! I usually have to order a couple rolls to fill me, but the portions were so large, I could only finish two! I really like this place.

    (4)

  • Tom T.

    Solid sushi joint if you are looking for a slow-paced quiet night and looking to support a local mom & pop. Portions are generous and pricing is moderate. Sushi was fresh and good quality cuts as there is only one sushi chef, the Pop half. Service is friendly but really slow, the Mom half, so don't come hungry or you will find yourself starved by the time u finally get to eat. Been here a few times already and it's consistently good. They now have uni but i didn't think it was that great(MF Sushi has the best in town). The spicy tuna roll is high quality vs some other places that uses "tuna bits". I wished they would at least hire a busboy/server to help b/c seating yourself at a dirty table isn't pleasant and you don't want to be the awkward noob that stands by the door to be seated either. would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for good quality sushi experience with friendly staff and willing to wait. Tonight we had the sashimi sampler for 2(really big cuts), spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll(delish), salmonskin maki, hotate roll, dragonroll, volcano(it was a Hot Mess but the one from jack-in-the-box tasted better so skip), ikura(wife loved it), spicy chopped scallop, uni, & escolar. Yes i know it sounds like a lot of food for 2 people & i wished i would've listened to wifey but everything looked and sounded so good. Tack on a Sapporo & Gratuity it was $146. Not too bad for a quiet night and definitely left full.

    (4)

  • Stevie V.

    Sushi Miyagi is a nice quaint location in a familiar plaza on Bellaire that I haven't stepped near since high school. What brought me here were talks of authentic Japanese dining, seeing the husband-wife team and their smiles solidified the friendly atmosphere of the place. The agedashi tofu had a very tasty broth, and the sashimi was nicely cut and fresh. We ordered a spider roll, which should've been renamed the tarantula roll, because the battered soft shell crab inside was massive! The caterpillar roll was nice as well. My friend ordered an udon bowl, I didn't get to try it myself but it must've been good because he slurped it up with a quickness. I may try this place again if I'm conveniently in the area, but I stay in the inner loop of Houston where there are other options just as good.

    (4)

  • Amanda M.

    excellent! too busy when it gets past 7pm though wish they would hire a bus boy! husband and wife work SO HARD though, love them.

    (5)

  • P R.

    Great food in an unassuming location. Don't be put off by the bland strip-mall digs. The food is delicious. Give yourself plenty of time, however. It is a small family-run operation and it does take a while to get one's meal. Well worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Helen G.

    We went here about 2 months ago. My husband and I had the sushi special for 2. This place is a little pricey for Chinatown but not more so than other regular sushi joints in Houston. We thought the sushi was good and fresh. It's run by a Japanese couple and the service was a little slow since there are only 2 of them, 1 is the chef and 1 is the waiter/cashier. We also ordered the tofu appetiser and I thought that was yummy. In terms of sushi, it was good but not great. I would go back again but will try to order a la carte, next time.

    (4)

  • Linh N.

    Nondescript would be an understatement, as Sushi Miyagi is an exercise in understatements. If you weren't looking, you'd miss it, and even if you were looking, you still might drive by because the only sign visible from the street is SUSHI. Granted, they did acquiesce and paint MIYAGI on the tinted storefront windows, but it's also a recessed storefront in a run down strip mall you probably wouldn't blink twice at, much less consider pulling into. Too bad if you just blow by, because here resides a rare Japanese gem in Houston and Houston's Chinatown. Miyagi is owned and operated by a lovely Japanese couple. Do not expect fancy, techno music, or sake bombs, ritas, or whatever trendy sake drink they're serving nowadays. If you come here, expect good, fresh food and to be welcomed almost as if you are visiting someone's home, at least that's how Mr. and Mrs. Miyagi made me feel. Mr. Miyagi offers up a variety of delicious, fresh rolls, including a vegetarian maki option with three vegetarian rolls, including a sweet potato roll called the Idaho (I'm not sure if that's where the majority of sweet potatoes come from, but I wasn't one to quibble). Another sweet potato roll option I spied on the menu, too late, since I had already ordered, was the dragon maki (a tempura style sweet potato roll). I had ordered the sweetie creamy maki (sweet potato with cream cheese and avocado). What a cute name, I love sweet potatoes, if you couldn't tell already, and it definitely lived up to its name. It was my "dessert" roll to balance the Houston maki (salmon, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo) and Crazy maki (seaweed wrapped tempura shrimp, cucumber, spicy mayo, avocado, and roe) that I ordered. I also ordered the agedashi tofu and an udon bowl for the boyfriend. All of that rang up at slightly under $45. And to repeat myself, it was delicious: fresh, buttery salmon, amazing, rich broth for the agedashi tofu, though I was quite surprised and impressed by the udon soup's broth--it was pretty clear and tasted like a buttery white miso, not overly salty. I will definitely return to try other items on the menu, as they offer some things I've never seen at other sushi restaurants I've been to, such as Japanese style fried chicken (for my carnivore/fowl eating friends). I also hear their green tea ice cream is home made and simply marvelous. Given their location, I hope they survive and I've taken the support your local business creed regarding them to heart.

    (5)

  • Daniel H.

    for weeks now, this place has been taunting me from the 'hot on yelp' section on the front page. finally i couldnt take it and drove out to see what the big deal was. the sushi here is as good or better than any i've had in houston, and the restaurant is homely and welcoming. tuna, salmon, and yellowtail nigiri were all fresh and delicious. the spicy chopped scallop is a must-try, and the spicy crunchy tuna roll was great. the couple that own the place are really friendly and pretty funny. (sushi chef): are you from around here? (me): no, im not. (sushi chef): yeah, i didnt think so! (followed by hearty laughter.) i definitely dont look like im from around there, so i dont blame him, but the food is good enough to make me wish i lived much closer.

    (5)

  • Laurie B.

    BEST SUSHI & ROLLS! Yes. Its THAT good. I know: bec. I've been eating sushi since 1990 on the east coast/west coast/canada-vancouver etc...yes for 21 years before sushi became "trendy"... The Rolls were amazing...had 3 different ones & yes, the Crab , the Hamachi, and the Salmon...the pictures are your best bet to see what Im talking about. Went on a Wed. night, after 8pm on a business trip: tired & hungry! There was only 1 other table of people in the whole place (late/midweek Im sure) & Yes, Husb & Wife SushiChef team served & prepared it for us! Wow. Awesome! Very homey, but I would have given them 5 stars except for the atmosphere of the very dirty & very worn carpet. Again, I went for the reviews here on the FINE SUSHI: Nailed it. But the plastic flowers & very dusty coating on them & filthy carpet is something they need to address. Bonus: When I asked Wife/Owner/Server if she could fix me up some Orange Tobiko Sashimi-style (no rice)....Wow: they gave me A LOT, almost for 2 people which is the amount I REALLY always want when I go other places: She piled it on! Orange sweet heaven poppin on my tastebuds. Tobiko is like dessert for me. When I'm back here on business again (usually once a month in Houston) I am DEFINITELY becoming a "regular".

    (4)

  • Tina V.

    Great place to grab sushi! You truly get what you pay for. The chef is very crafty with his presentation. My husband and I love coming here just to see what he will design our plates of orders to be. My husband is big on presentation so he gets super excited to see the results. my favorite roll here is the crunchy scallop roll. It's delicious.

    (5)

  • Kathy N.

    I just wanted to give yet another review of approval for this sweet and hard-working couple's restaurant! Firstly, the food is amazing. All the seafood is very fresh, as the sake salmon was smooth, buttery, and flavorful. The roll we ordered had perfectly cooked unagi and generously sized shrimp tempura. The grilled squid even came with a delicious (and spicy!) soy-ginger sauce that complemented its sweet and ocean-y flavor. The only downside to coming here is that you must be sure to only come when you have nowhere to be and a lot of time to kill. The wait for food is long, because the whole establishment is run by just the couple. However, I think they know their threshold for how many tables they can handle at one time, because the wife was very honest in approximating wait times when new parties came in. This is one of those places where the food is the main attraction, but the people here come in at a close second :)

    (4)

  • Adriana B.

    Life changing sushi. The salmon literally melts in your mouth. Everything is so fresh and delicious!

    (5)

  • Shervin J.

    When I pulled up to the place I wasn't sure what my dining experience was going to be like. This places is tucked away in a strip mall in the middle of China town. I am glad I opened the door. When we went in we were greeted by jazz music which i found nice compared to the bass beat of modern techno music many sushi places play. The restaurant is a small one but nicely done. The service was unreal. The nice lady who helped us was so happy and informative. Food was incredible. Really fresh tasting fish. I would go back here again in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • mimi T.

    A 2.5. Honestly this place is so overrated. I recently moved here from the east coast and was craving sushi. After doing my research on all the sushi spots in Houston, I wanted to give Miyagi a try due to the glowing reviews. My fiancée and I were so disappointed!! We ordered the sashimi plate for 2 and the fish was equivalent to what they would serve at a B- to C level sushi restaurant in any other big city. I've had better sushi at those places where you choose your pieces off a rotating assembly line for 1/3 the price. The fish definitely wasn't disgusting but it wasn't good either and to pay $90 for our dinner (we only ordered the tofu app and the "sashimi for 2". No drinks) just made us feel ripped off. Don't get me wrong, we're used to paying upwards of $125+ per person for sashimi omakase in other cities and we are happy to pay that price for melt in your mouth delicious sushi. But our meal here was just not worth the money. The tuna also looked like it was dyed red. On top of that, like all the other reviews stated- be prepared to wait at least 30+ minutes for your food because there seems to be only 2 people running the restaurant. I feel bad leaving this review because they seem sweet but honestly, so Overrrated.

    (2)

  • Aileen W.

    I was visiting my younger brother and he vouched for this placed as a genuine mom and pop place that serves generous portions of non-pretentious sushi with a smile at very reasonable prices. Even still, I was unprepared for the enormous portion of my spicy tuna tempura salad "appetizer", which consisted of a bed of crunchy iceberg lettuce topped with freshly prepared spicy tuna salad mixed with tiny bits of fried tempura. Amazingly simple yet so good! I thought I was doing a good job working my way through it but my brother commented that I hadn't really "made a dent." Ah well. My rainbow roll was superb and extremely fresh. The salmon sashimi was some of the best I've had, firm, silky, and generously cut. Overall, a solid and cozy little establishment without all the glossy and fancy overhead that you pay for when all you want is some down home good sushi and not the fancy lychee martinis topped with yuzu foam or whatever is in these days. This is the kind of place you go when you're tired after work and don't feel like getting dolled up and putting on makeup and heels to go out with girlfriends to scope out the night scene. The owners are sweet and genuinely nice, so I tipped them well and thanked them, heading home with a box of leftovers for a midnight snack. :)

    (4)

  • Dat L.

    First of all, you gotta be patient and wait up to like two hours. I visited here many times already, and I even reserved their special table ( minimum 6 people). The foods here is perfect. Everything taste fresh and juicy. I had tried buttery maki, dragon maki, spicy scallop maki, rainbow maki, and ect. And also try their eel with rice, it was sooo good.

    (5)

  • Seth C.

    The man behind the counter is great at making sushi and the waitress (maybe his wife?) is very friendly. Overall it's a good restaurant, but I continually struggled to find a sushi roll that was 'great'. There were a lot of 'good' rolls though, but none that were really awesome. They have some good value items, though I think next time I come back it would have to be for lunch. I'll be back.

    (3)

  • David V.

    Some of the freshest, best tasting sushi I've had. Period. Tour little Saigon and top it off at this mom and pop sushi joint.

    (5)

  • Dilip G.

    Upon entering, the first thing that instantly caught my attention was the extent of the small scale establishment. It's run by a single hostess/ waitress, and a master sushi chef that takes care of all the cooking. Its ambiance reminded me of what an authentic sushi bar in japan would look like. There wasn't any blaring music, nor was there any distasteful mood lighting. It's simple and carries a comforting vibe which is a nice change from the usual hustle and bustle of city life. It was rather empty, but it made the experience all the more personal. While the chef diligently worked on our orders we saw his intense focus and the up-most attention to detail he paid. Every single order seemed like a master piece; visually, and taste wise. I loved the fact he didn't pump out orders as fast as he could, he took his time and created fantastic rolls we all enjoyed. You can easily tell he has honed his craft over the years and takes pride in his work. All in all it seems to be one of the best sushi restaurants in Houston, yet somehow still manages to remain a hidden gem. It 's a destination for any eater.

    (5)

  • Steven P.

    The best sushi I've had. Shaggy dog was amazing. As a lover of soft shell crabs, the Spider roll provided a unique blend of flavor and texture that made me a huge fan.

    (5)

  • Brian T.

    After reading the yelp reviews, we checked out this place recently. All of the reviews were spot on about being one of the best sushi places in Houston without any of the pretentiousness. The Agedashi tofu was delicious with a bowl of sushi rice. All of the rolls were great and the sushi were fresh and huge cuts. The place is a little hard to find. The billboard only says "SUSHI." Its almost directly across the street from the Kim Son shopping center on Bellaire. And expect a slight wait for service/table because it's just a husband/wife team, but it's well worth it.

    (5)

  • Ankit B.

    My uncle and I strolled in near closing time on a Monday night, but the service was as warm and friendly as if we were the first customer of the day. Do not let the facade fool you, once inside the decor is warm and inviting like one's home. I had a plethora of sushi that night, Sushi Maki (for two). Some of my favorites and some new styles of Maki that I've never had were on the platter, and every thing we ate seemed to be made with immense love and care. I highly recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Still W.

    I didn't actually eat here so this review is based solely on the lack of initial service walking through the door. There was a group in the tatami room, single diner, a couple and 3 families in the restaurant. The single diner, couple and tatami room group had not ordered yet. We stood by the entrance waiting to be seated as the waitress dealt with a bill for one family; then gave menus to the couple right in front of us and answered a few questions they had; drop off sushi to another family; and bring a drink to the single diner sitting slightly behind where we were standing where I actually stepped to the side to allow the waitress by. This all happened in 10 mins without a single glance or acknowledgement our way despite walking right passed me. After waving her over, she stated in broken English what she has to do for the other parties before us. We ask if we can even sit down and instead of yes or no continues to reiterate what she has to do with the other parties ending with saying it will be a long time, but we can sit or decide to leave before walking away. The single diner says to us it is worth the wait and the last time here he waited 2 hours for his food. Since we were really hungry we decided to go elsewhere. They were clearly busy, but I expected at least an acknowledgement without having to get the waitresses attention after 10 minutes, especially after walking right by us. If she had just came up to us and said "I'm sorry we are really busy you may take a seat if you wish, but you should know it will be about an hour wait." I would have been perfectly pleased with the customer service. Since we were ignored, I can't give this place higher than a 1 star. However, I will be back just to see if the sushi is really worth the wait when I'm not starving.

    (1)

  • Diane Y.

    A quaint little hole in the wall sushi joint. The fish here is fresh, and you get a good amount for the price. The sushi comes with a hefty slab of fish, not a slice. Definitely a plus. There aren't any specialty fish from Japan like the nicer, higher end sushi restaurants though. Just your typical sushi fish which is perfectly fine by me. The rolls aren't cheap but the portions are HUGE. We had the rainbow and the dragon roll(? It was one with eel, avocado, and shrimp tempura). Both were yummy. However, there are a few things to note. The chef likes to use spicy mayo on a lot of items. Read the description carefully or ask before ordering. I wasn't expecting the rainbow roll to have spicy mayo. It wasn't bad, but I would have preferred the roll without it. The mayo covers up the flavors of the fish. The chef also seems to like to use tobiko. The chopped hotate (scallop) sushi had WAY too much tobiko in it. The dragon roll had quite a bit on top as well. My boyfriend liked it, but for those who aren't a huge fan of tobiko, request the chef to tone it down. Service is great. It's a tiny restaurant that's run by the wife and husband (both Japanese). Located in the same shopping center as Lucky Dragon III.

    (4)

  • Breanna M.

    I love Sushi and this is the best sushi I have ever had. Its owned by a Japanese family who are so nice and make you feel at home. The menu is very creative and there are many dishes to choose from. The size of the sushi pieces are large compared to other sushi restuarants I've been to so that pretty much sold me when on my first visit. It's definetly a hidden gem in Alief and if you like sushi, Sushi Miyagi will turn you into a sush lover.

    (5)

  • MICHAEL P.

    This is an authentic Japanese mom & pop operation with excellent sushi. The non-sushi dishes are good and fare well versus other sushi restuarants around Houston in my opinion, but sushi is where Miyagi shines. If you appreciate authenticity and quality over quantity, Miyagi is easily one of the best sushi spots in the city. Also, the lunch special is pretty good. The sushi is well made and the flavors are great. The thing I really appreciate here are the solid slices of fish they put atop and in your sushi. Of course, it's in balance with the rice, but you don't feel at all like they're holding back on the fish. There's several creative combinations, for example, the Sakura maki (sp?) has fried salmon wrapped in rice and pink rice paper. Just a little spicy mayo is drizzled on top. It's my favorite roll at the moment. It's a casual, calm, and simple place. No frills or trendy flim-flam. You can tell their priorities are in service and the quality of the food. Lastly, with regard to price... let me tell you a story. My entire lunch was sushi dishes (a sushi lunch combo and 2 a la cartes). It came to about $19, excluding tip. I wasn't stuffed, but I was, without a doubt, content. When I left, i left feeling satisfied and that I got exactly what I paid for, which has far too often not been the case at other sushi places around town.

    (5)

  • Cosmin S.

    The best sushi I've had in a long time. The service was incredibly quick and the rolls were excellent. The restaurant appears to be owned and operated by a Japanese family which I found refreshing compared to the other trendy sushi places in Houston. If you're tired of the pretentious atmosphere at places like Sage 400 and just want to get amazing sushi without the attitude you should definitely check out Sushi Miyagi.

    (5)

  • Jie L.

    This is the best sushi place EVER... The shopping center might look shady but the minute you step into this private owned restaurant it's like you walked into someones humble and sweet home. They have a tatami area for bigger parties but the owners will let you sit there if you want to experience the tatami too. The owners are the sweetest couple with the wife as the waitress and host. The husband is the sushi chef and they also have small sushi bar you can sit at. This place is nothing extravagant but probably the best sushi place I've been to. The portions are big and the prices are very fair. When my friends and I first discovered this place we would go three to four times a week. Now we go at least once a week. The lunch specials are also awesome. Don't just try their sushi. There food from the kitchen is also delicious! The hamburger croquette is one of my favorite!

    (5)

  • Bryanna G.

    This place is good, and the fish is very fresh, however they don't really have specialty rolls.

    (3)

  • Meghan T.

    This was my first visit to Miyagi and I thought it was AWESOME! First off, my friend and I arrived at 8pm on a Saturday, and had to wait an hour before our food came. That was okay though, because they warned us beforehand. Anything for good food, right?! After much deliberation, we ordered the Agedashi Tofu($5.50), the Shaggy Dog roll($12), and the Sushi Deluxe($22). The Agedashi Tofu was firm, lightly fried, topped with thinly sliced green onions, and bathed in a sweet soy sauce. The Shaggy Dog roll had 8 large pieces containing perfectly crisp tempura topped with imitation crab meat, spicy mayo, and sesame seeds. Finally, the Sushi Deluxe contained 13 pieces of various types of nigiri (salmon, tuna, shrimp, salmon roe, grilled eel, and a few more I can't remember) and 6 small pieces of a California roll. Everything was fresh and delicious! The waitress was extremely apologetic and appreciative of our patience, and the inside decor gave the place a very comfortable and authentic atmosphere. Overall, I highly recommend this place and hope you will all enjoy it!

    (5)

  • Karen G.

    We tried to eat at Miyagi last night but we were not successful. We entered the restaurant, seated ourselves at the bar since the tables were full, were offered menus and told that "it would take a LONG time to get sushi because everyone just ordered. " So, we waited and waited and after 10 minutes and not even getting a drink ordered we left. Ended up having a great dinner at Tokyo One on Westheimer and the Beltway.

    (1)

  • EM L.

    Sushi Miyagi's sushi, noodles, and sashimi were of the highest caliber all three times I ate here. I'm a major consumer of all kinds of Japanese food, with a significant amount of experience travelling nationally and internationally. Miyagi is among the best, and that cannot be understated. However, on the weekend, Miyagi's wait becomes virtually unbearable. It is run by an older Japanese couple. While this lends a refreshing air of authenticity during weekdays, on the weekend it means that one simply cannot eat here around prime hours. The gentleman is busy tending to food, while the lady is cleaning, taking and tabulating orders, and doing her fair share of kitchen help. I highly recommend Sushi Miyagi, but with a strong caveat: if you go during prime hours, you may not be attended to whatsoever.

    (5)

  • J B.

    Awesome hole-in-the-wall mom and pop place. It's really small n can sit 30 ppl max. Food was excellent but service is slow since its only a two man crew. Price range is something you can expect from other small sushi restaurants with rolls from 7 to 14 bux.

    (4)

  • LaToya S.

    The california rolls are tasty. How can they not be, its not like its that difficult to make.

    (4)

  • Tiffany P.

    I still stand my ground with my 3 star rating for Sushi Miyagi but I wanted to write an update for my most recent experience. First off the sushi we ordered this time was fantastic! The shaggy dog roll was so delicious (although a little fattening and fulfilling), the J.K. maki was huge, the catepillar roll was my favorite (plenty of masago!) and the Rainbow roll was super fresh. As far as freshness and presentation Sushi Miyagi is one of the better places. The downside of this restaurant is the service! Everytime I dine here it takes forever for anything to come out. I understand that there is only 2 people working here but I really think they need to hire an extra hand! The poor wife was running everywhere trying to take orders, fill waters, bring out food, seat customers, clean tables, answer questions, it was a complete mess! It took us nearly 20 minutes to get our orders taken, another 10-15 minutes for our waters to come out, and then about an hour or so for the sushi to come out. After about 45 minutes of waiting for our food to come out, we did get a free bowl of miso soup (although she should've given it to us after waiting half an hour) but it was a nice gesture I suppose. Maybe it would be better if we went here on any regular old night where it wasn't packed but it is what it is! I would still come back but probably not for awhile.

    (3)

  • Nina L.

    Yes, the food is good. It seems like a very popular place for such a small place. I had to wait for at least an hour and a half for my food to come out after I ordered it. Meanwhile no free refills on the soda were given nor anyone checked up on our party of two during our long wait. The only people working were the husband and wife. The husband was the chef and was working very hard since he was the only one making all of the sushi. I really HOPE they hire more help because the wait was ridiculous. No I would not come again if the wait was the same every time.

    (2)

  • C J.

    the sweet creamy maki is AMAZING!! definitely check this place out! its small and intimate great art service is good but can be slow because they only have one waitress sometimes. reserve the tatami room!

    (5)

  • Karen S.

    Hole in the wall family owned restaurant. Very nice decor from Japan. The food was very tasty and delicious. I wish there was slightly more variety. Their menu is very basic. None of the crazy rolls you would see in snobby sushi places. Food was a bit expensive as far as sushi goes in Houston. Still a place worth trying. Hope they stay open, because the husband and wife that run the place are nice and genuine people that if given the opportunity with a better location would beat out most sushi restaurants in Houston.

    (4)

  • Devil G.

    I'm very picky when it comes to Japanese food and I came to this place with the highest expectation (thanks to y'all Yelpers). This place didn't disappoint me, ....wait I should use another word... this place flew higher beyond my expectation!!! I'm an Asian and when you talk sushi with an Asian it means Nigiri, no fancy-Americanized rolls. I ordered a saba battera, regular sushi and my favorite escolar sashimi. The battera (or pressed sushi) is usually difficult to make because the chef has to use a wooden box to press fish onto the rice to make it blocky ; press too hard, the rice will be too tough. Press too little, fish will not stay on the rice. However, Mr Miyagi totally made it to perfection! The rice was soft, melted in my mouth, and went together very well with marinated saba. Next item was escolar sashimi. Nothing fancy, just three thick pieces of raw fish with slice radish and drop of lemon. Even though the fish was thick (almost half inch thick) there's no fishy smell or taste at all. The fish was sweet, very tender and smooth, indicated the freshness of the fish and the excellent knife skill of the chef. Lastly, regular sushi set, consisted of hand-rolled tuna maki and assorted nigiris. The thing that impressed me the most was the nori that the chef used to make the maki. It had smoky smell that you will never find in other sushi restaurants. The nigiris were all fresh and delicious. The fish was thick and proportion between rice and fish is good. At the end of the meal, we paid $50( the food plus 2 green tea and tips.) The price is cheaper than Sushi King but the quality of the food is incomparable. This is a serious sushi place run by two lovely Japaneses. It can't get any more authentic than this. So when you come, bring a book, iPad or video game and be patient. You're about to experience sushi at its finest.

    (5)

  • Mark S.

    My assistant and I found this place today by accident at about 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Craving sushi, saw the sign and stopped in. Really dumb luck. The sushi was the best I have had in a long time, the prices were very fair. The service is as good as it can be for two people servicing a group of 15 to 20 people. If you don't have time, don't go. The owners were as nice as they could be. I have a respect for what they are doing. Best of luck to them both. As for me, when in the area, will stop there again. The carpet is a little stained (but clean) and the rest of the place was spotless.

    (5)

  • David c.

    Definitely the best Japanese restaurant that I've been to in Houston. The sushi is probably the best sushi I've ever had. The workers are extremely friendly and the service is quite fast.

    (5)

  • Sal F.

    I should preface this by saying I've never had "real sushi." That is to say that I've never had raw fish in sushi prior to eating here. So I honestly could not compare it to other sushi joints. That being said for my first time eating "real sushi," this place leaves a favorable impression. As others have said the place is kind of in the middle of nowhere and I certainly would not have come based on its location. Once you're inside though the decor is surprisingly well done considering the place is run by a Japanese couple who are involved in every facet of the restaurant. I took my mom here and she had some California rolls, which I will take her word for and say they were good. She also enjoyed the fried veggie rolls which I can vouch for and indeed they are pretty good. I had tuna/salmon and avocado rolls and given that these are not a normal part of my palette, I ate these with some reservation. But yeah, I liked them and that's coming from someone who does not really enjoy eating fish. The "seafood" taste that has always felt ubiquitous to me was not present and instead you can get a good sense of the awesome rice and far more subdued (still good though) taste of the fish. With the service, I might not be the best person to speak to this. We were there early and so we got full attention at the time and things came out of the kitchen quickly. Given that there's only one person out there I can imagine that during peak times, your food may take more time to get there. Anyway, I would certainly go again and it is neat that there are still places like this in Houston.

    (5)

  • Kimmie V.

    amazing, fresh and courteous mom and pop resturant

    (5)

  • Steven N.

    Like others have said, the place is quite small and it's a 2 person operation so be prered to wait. However the quality of the food relative to location is great. Prices are a bit on the high end for Bellaire. Worth it if you're craving good sushi and work around the area.

    (4)

  • Jason s.

    Excellent sushi!! Best sushi I've ever had. Definitely will go back for more. Good food takes time to prepare so I didn't mind the wait at all. come here for the best sushi in town. read all the reviews before you decide to try this place. the owner knows what he's doing. it took around 15min to get menu and around an hour to get our food. not bad and it's well worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Nicole D.

    Yummy Salmon. We eat a lot of sushi-all over the country-and this is pretty good for houston. Nice Mom and Pop place, very friendly. Kid friendly. Will return.

    (4)

  • John S.

    this place served the best sushi i ever had. as a fan of sushi, i was very surprised to taste the sushi here and it almost made me think that i was actually back in japan. the only thing that prevents me from giving it a full five stars is the fact that the restaurant only has two people (husband/wife) working at all times so when there are a few customers (the place is tiny so by a few i mean literally a few), the wait tends to be very long. other than that, if you go on a weekday for dinner, you should not face a lot of waiting time.

    (4)

  • nexus s.

    LOVE this place -- & the friendly couple who run it. TOP NOTCH sushi & sashimi. We go there 1-2x per week. GREAT PLACE -- GREAT food !!!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Tue

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Sushi Miyagi

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