Aburi Sushi

4.9

82 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Aburi refers to the technique of torching fish, enhancing its flavor by lightly searing it. This process not only brings out the fish's taste but also benefits from the use of premium Japanese white oak charcoal, imparting a subtle smokiness & effectively filtering out torch-related gases. Aburi involves a gentle searing, leaving the fish partially cooked.

Hailing from Houston, a city renowned for its cultural diversity, our restaurant draws inspiration from this multicultural hub. Despite our Japanese name, our culinary concept transcends borders, aiming to showcase a medley of global cuisines, mirroring the diverse food scene of Houston.

Fresh fish is flown in directly from Tsukiji Market, Japan.

ATTENTION:
We recommend arriving early to experience our specialty cocktail menu before dining!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian, Yakiniku
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Social Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(346) 701-7953
Website
http://www.aburihtx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Liu

Location
3800 Southwest Fwy suite 104, Houston, TX 77027-7574
Neighborhood
University of Houston
Cross street
Southwest Freeway & Timmons Lane. Between Weslayan & Edloe St
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Houston
Neighborhood gem
Houston
Sushi
Houston
Neighborhood gem
Houston
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aburi Sushi in Houston offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about its fresh and flavorful sushi, attentive staff, and cozy ambiance. Highlights include the Yellowtail collar, Crudo's, and wasabi relish. Consistently praised as a "hidden gem," it's a must-visit for sushi enthusiasts.

82 Reviews

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Jenny
VIP
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love Aburi; their service is attentive and welcoming, and food is delicious.
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Jennifer
VIP
Houston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely my new go to Sushi Beautiful location Food very very good
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Love to
VIP
San Diego
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fabulous. Try their Wasabi Relish!!! Yum
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Love to
VIP
San Diego
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
absolutely love their wasabi relish Yum!! You must try this place out!!!
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masae
VIP
Houston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am from Japan and have very high standard of sushi. Unlike most upscale sushi restaurants who serve ridiculously over priced tiny tiny sushi in Houston, which is not how Japanese serve sushi in Japan, sushi was acceptable size , fresh here and over priced. So many interesting selections on the menu, and I must return to try them all 🤩. Our server was excellent 😊 Sophisticated clean décor. Aburi Oshi sushi wasn't really like the authentic oshizushi in Japan, but this restaurant is now added on my favorite list. Highly recommended. 👍
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Anita
VIP
New Mexico
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love eating at Aburi. Kelly was warm and efficient as she made sure our green tea was piping hot and just the right taste level. It’s a treat to order the Tea by the kettle! A beautiful green and gold butterfly pattern adorns the outside of the kettle and the tea cup saucer is shaped like a leaf! My Nigri flight was so good but all the fish was made by searing the top. I would have liked some contrast. Perhaps a nigiri topped with a scallion and no searing. Amy loved her Don poke bowl. You get a lot of fish - 3 types- and is really flavorful. It’s topped with a beautiful piece of Asian fruit that tastes like a pear. Yummy! The ambiance of a booth 2-top is cozy and the sweet little table lamp in gold is just the right touch. Ask for Kelly and she’ll treat you like her long lost bestie who’s come into town for a good meal. Prices are consistent with all of Houston- but the price was worth the food and experience. Thank you Aburi!
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Nicholas
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding experience! The staff is super nice and attentive. The fish quality and sashimi were amazing - I've never had better yellowtail, amberjack, or salmon. The cooked food on the menu was great too - the Wagyu dish and grilled tumeric chicken were tasty and satisfying. Can't wait to go back!
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Tamisha
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son really enjoyed his birthday. He loves sushi.
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Heather
VIP
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy! Very unique, fresh and delicious. Our new fav sushi spot in Houston.
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Daniel
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time ever eating there, now it’s become our favorite sushi place in Houston! Incredible service, incredible fresh and flavorful plates, cozy interior. 5/5.
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Aburi Sushi is rated 4.9 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

3800 Southwest Fwy suite 104, Houston, TX 77027-7574

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Southwest Freeway & Timmons Lane. Between Weslayan & Edloe St
Neighborhood
University of Houston
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Social Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Asian, Yakiniku
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
David Liu
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.aburihtx.com/
Phone number
(346) 701-7953

Aburi Sushi

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