KUU Restaurant

4.4

1182 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Healthy
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Former Nobu London Chef Adison Lee brings his imagination to life with his restaurant KUU in Houston. Chef Adison Lee uses unique flavor combinations to take you on a journey of culinary excellence. Features a seasonal menu and responsibly fished seafood from local fishermen and the world famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan. KUU is committed to serving small, sharable plates with stimulating flavors and plating. Our devotion to responsibly sourcing our products shows through the ever evolving seasonal menu. KUU will be offering an extensive list of imported sakes and wines along with our hand crafted cocktail menu by our mixologist.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Regional Japanese
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 461-1688
Website
http://www.kuurestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Adison Lee
Private party facilities
KUU Restaurant

Location
947 Gessner, Suite A180, Houston, TX 77024
Area
Westside
Cross Street
I 10
Parking details
We have both valet and an attached garage
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

HiratakiUS$16.00
seared flounder sashimi, thai chili truffle vinaigrette, yama momo
Madai TiraditoUS$16.00
madai, lemon yuzu kimchi miso, candied red quinoa, lemongrass oil
KanpaccioUS$18.00
kanpachi, texas orange, thai chili, yuzu garlic soy
Tuna Tartare with Taro ChipsUS$16.00
tuna, texas orange, pistachio, avocado, taro chips, shiso edamame dressing
KunseitaroUS$16.00
smoked salmon, taro chips, golden raisins, yuzu thyme, asian pear
King Crab SunomonoUS$18.00
alaska king crab, persian cucumber
HamaccioUS$16.00
yellowtail, ponzu, jalapeno, olive oil, parmesan, cheese, cilantro

Hot

Crispy DuckUS$16.00
crispy duck breast, compressed apple, scallop chip, kimchi miso
Chili PrawnUS$18.00
pacific chili prawn, kohlrabi, chili garlic sauce, kale
Seared Sea ScallopUS$18.00
scallop, 60° egg, inoki mushroom okra, house cured bacon
Wagyu and UnagiUS$18.00
texas kobe, unagi, peach kimchi emulsion
Uni Crusted King CrabUS$19.00
king crab, uni custard, key lime
Sakana NabeUS$15.00
seasonal white fish, white rice, egg yolk, ginger garlic soy, bonito flakes
Miso Black CodUS$20.00
yuzu miso black cod, rainbow carrots, carrot puree
Saba Shio with Brussels SproutsUS$15.00
salt grilled mackerel, brussels sprouts, grilled onions, seasonal mushrooms
Sasami YakiUS$17.00
grilled chicken, crispy leeks, achoy
Hot RockUS$20.00
akaushi beef, garlic butter, ponzu

Agemono

New Style Soft Shell Crab TempuraUS$9.00
softshell crab, roasted tomato, guacamole
Shiso Hasami AgeUS$7.00
shiso leaf, shrimp, onion, seasonal mushroom
Creamy Rock ShrimpUS$10.00
rock shrimp tempura, kale chip, shishito pepper
Shrimp TempuraUS$9.00
shrimp tempura, assorted vegetables

Makimono

KuuUS$18.00
asian pear | yuzu kosho | avocado maguro | lobster claw | edamame puree | peach kimchi emulsion
RinUS$17.00
shrimp tempura | cream cheese | avocado snow crab mix | serrano pepper | spicy aioli
TakumaUS$16.00
grilled portobello mushroom | asparagus | avocado grilled wagyu ribeye | yuzu miso
YuiUS$15.00
pepper sake | asparagus | avocado sake | lime | wasabi aioli
JuneUS$17.00
spicy tuna | crunch unagi | avocado | unagi sauce | sesame
PortobelloUS$13.00
asparagus | avocado | cucumber | kohlrabi portobello mushroom | yuzu kosho
NanamiUS$17.00
yuzu miso marinated cod | asparagus | avocado wrapped in soy paper | crispy leeks | yuzu miso
PoseidonUS$17.00
chopped scallop | scallion | crunch diced maguro, sake & hamachi | truffle yuzu vinaigrette
Truffle SuzukiUS$18.00
hamachi | scallion | crunch | jalapeno suzuki | golden tobiko | truffle yuzu vinaigrette
Hama YuzuUS$18.00
tarabagani | yellow onion | scallion hamachi | serrano pepper | yuzu garlic soy

From the Sea

Maguro
ahi tuna
- NigiriUS$4.00
- SashimiUS$16.00
Sake
scottish salmon, yuzu kosho
- NigiriUS$3.50
- SashimiUS$13.50
Sake Toro
salmon belly, ikura, yuzu kosho
- NigiriUS$4.00
- SashimiUS$16.00
Kunsei
smoked salmon, key lime
- NigiriUS$3.50
- SashimiUS$15.50
Hamachi
yellowtail, green onion
- NigiriUS$4.00
- SashimiUS$16.00
Kanpachi
amberjack, smoked sea salt
- NigiriUS$6.00
- SashimiUS$19.00
Shime Saba
mackerel, yuzu kosho, shiso, gari, green onion
- NigiriUS$3.00
- SashimiUS$13.00
Bincho
albacore tuna, ginger garlic soy, serrano pepper, green onion
- NigiriUS$3.50
- SashimiUS$13.50
Suzuki
striped bass, yuzu kosho, shiso, ponzu
- NigiriUS$3.00
- SashimiUS$13.50
Hirame
flounder, lemon yuzu, smoked sea salt, shiso
- NigiriUS$3.50
- SashimiUS$16.00
Madai
japanese sea bream, lemon yuzu, smoked sea salt
- NigiriUS$4.50
- SashimiUS$18.00
Unagi
freshwater eel, sesame
- NigiriUS$3.50
Ikura
salmon roe
- NigiriUS$3.50
Golden Tobiko
golden flying fish roe
- NigiriUS$3.50
Wasabi Tobiko
wasabi flying fish roe
- NigiriUS$3.50
Tarabagani
king crab, smoked sea salt
- NigiriUS$6.50
Kani
snow crab
- NigiriUS$3.50
Hotate
chopped scallop, green onion, golden tobiko
- NigiriUS$4.00
Seared Hotate
seared whole scallop, smoked sea salt, shiso
- NigiriUS$4.00
Tako
octopus, smoked sea salt
- NigiriUS$3.50
- SashimiUS$13.00
Ama Ebi
sweet shrimp, golden tobiko
- NigiriUS$6.00

From the Farm

AkaushiUS$5.00
seared wagyu beef, yuzu kosho, green onion, ponzu
TamagoUS$3.00
egg custard
AvocadoUS$2.00
avocado, smoked sea salt
NasuUS$3.00
eggplant, yuzu miso, sesame seeds
PortobelloUS$3.00
portobello mushroom, smoked sea salt

Soups + Greens

Butternut Squash SoupUS$10.00
butternut broth, marshmallow, micro shiso, king crab
Pepper Salmon SaladUS$12.00
pepper salmon, local greens, asian pear, miso vinaigrette, shiso edamame dressing
Seared Wagyu SaladUS$12.00
seared wagyu, local greens, compressed strawberries, miso vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, golden beets
Miso SoupUS$3.00
miso broth, tofu, wakame, green onion
Shishito PepperUS$6.00
mild shishito peppers, togarashi, bonito flakes
EdamameUS$5.00
togarashi, sea salt
Garlic EdamameUS$6.00
togarashi, garlic, lime zest

What 1,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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KUU Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic venue" and "exceptional service." Renowned for the "best sushi in Houston," its seasonal Japanese fish dishes and sophisticated options like Kampachio delight patrons. While some find it pricey, the "quality of the ingredients" justifies the cost, making it a "new favorite sushi spot."

1,182 Reviews

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Karie
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. We started with the box of 5 different slices straight from Japan! Cocktails and sake were good but came after our first course.
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William
VIP
Cincinnati
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible service. Our table was next to the restroom walk way. People literally walking by the table the whole time.
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Ashley
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kuu blows us out of the water every time!! Honestly, I’m surprised it’s not more packed every time we go. The food is consistent and so fresh. The best sushi in memorial hands down. Also, Lycheetinis and the bartenders are always top notch!
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MadameSquare
Houston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Omikase tasting menu, and it never disappoints - every dish is surprising, inventive, and exquisitely delicious. The courses included sashimi of fish (or fishes...like seven different kinds) flown in from Japan, Wagyu beef, scallops, lamb, eel with foie gras, Madai snapper.. and my favorite - three increasingly fatty pieces of tuna nigiri sprinkled with an earthy wasabi I had never tasted before. Dessert is always the most unexpected treat, with a Japanese take on Western classics like tiramisu or black sesame macarons with green tea ice cream. The service was wonderful, staff is friendly and extremely knowledgeable. This is why I keep coming back for my most important occasions - the meal is a celebration and an event of its own. Origato :-)
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Kurt
VIP
Houston
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! Always nice to spend an evening on their patio enjoying fresh sashimi and other delicacies!
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linda
VIP
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good service and food. Great neighborhood “go to”
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jim
Houston
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We've been to KUU several times.... always a pleasure. This time was not the best for sure. We were greeted and seated at a table promptly. No one came to the table. After 10-15 minutes of waiting...I decided to approach the manager by the kitchen. I asked if there was a waiter and he basically dismissed me...walked away. Unbelievable arrogance. Luckily a waiter was there who did respond. He found our waiter who was too busy...so we were lucky enough to get someone who cared. The menus had pages that were unreadable because the ink was gone...there's an opportunity here or several. The rest of the evening was great...food and service.
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Laura
Houston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The menu has changed since I was there. I spent $50 for saka nave (rice with fish) and tuna tartar (bits of tuna swimming in a green sauce). The food was not great and neither was the service. The waitress explained an item as protein, carb and something else. When I asked what is this, she said, I told you protein, And I said what type of protein and she said chicken. I don’t plan on returning and I would not recommend, I was there at 11:30 AM
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MrVu
VIP
Oklahoma City
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the omakase and it was more of a pre set menu than anything else. Most dishes were boring and simple. Seared tuna salad was basic, the 5 types of almost the same sashimi in a bowl boring, the 5 nigiri was the only good part and was nothing more than the selection at a basic sushi restaurant.
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Miguel
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi in Houston Texas! The japanese fish arrivals are just perfect and vary with the seasons. The more sophisticated menu dishes such as the Kampachio or Hamachio that combine fish with citrus are just a delight. If you are into meat the hot rock beaf just melts in your mouth. Even the deserts are delicious at Kuu! The only small downside is that it is a little bit expensive, but the quality of the ingredients just makes it all worth it!
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KUU Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 461-1688.

KUU Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 1182 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

947 Gessner, Suite A180, Houston, TX 77024

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
I 10
Area
Westside
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Regional Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have both valet and an attached garage
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Adison Lee
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kuurestaurant.com/
Phone number
(713) 461-1688
Private party facilities
KUU Restaurant

KUU Restaurant

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Cold

HiratakiUS$16.00

Madai TiraditoUS$16.00

KanpaccioUS$18.00

Tuna Tartare with Taro ChipsUS$16.00

KunseitaroUS$16.00

King Crab SunomonoUS$18.00

HamaccioUS$16.00

Hot

Crispy DuckUS$16.00

Chili PrawnUS$18.00

Seared Sea ScallopUS$18.00

Wagyu and UnagiUS$18.00

Uni Crusted King CrabUS$19.00

Sakana NabeUS$15.00

Miso Black CodUS$20.00

Saba Shio with Brussels SproutsUS$15.00

Sasami YakiUS$17.00

Hot RockUS$20.00

Agemono

New Style Soft Shell Crab TempuraUS$9.00

Shiso Hasami AgeUS$7.00

Creamy Rock ShrimpUS$10.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$9.00

Makimono

KuuUS$18.00

RinUS$17.00

TakumaUS$16.00

YuiUS$15.00

JuneUS$17.00

PortobelloUS$13.00

NanamiUS$17.00

PoseidonUS$17.00

Truffle SuzukiUS$18.00

Hama YuzuUS$18.00

From the Sea

Maguro

Sake

Sake Toro

Kunsei

Hamachi

Kanpachi

Shime Saba

Bincho

Suzuki

Hirame

Madai

Unagi

Ikura

Golden Tobiko

Wasabi Tobiko

Tarabagani

Kani

Hotate

Seared Hotate

Tako

Ama Ebi

From the Farm

AkaushiUS$5.00

TamagoUS$3.00

AvocadoUS$2.00

NasuUS$3.00

PortobelloUS$3.00

Soups + Greens

Butternut Squash SoupUS$10.00

Pepper Salmon SaladUS$12.00

Seared Wagyu SaladUS$12.00

Miso SoupUS$3.00

Shishito PepperUS$6.00

EdamameUS$5.00

Garlic EdamameUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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