Aburi Sushi

4.8

95 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Innovative
Charming
Good for groups

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 95 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Houston
Sushi
Houston
Kid-friendly
Houston
Sushi

Review summary

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Aburi Sushi impresses with its "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the fresh sushi, diverse menu, and inviting ambiance. Standout items like the "Aburi flight" and lychee martinis are highly praised. With "attentive" staff and creative dishes, Aburi is a "new favorite" for sushi lovers.

95 Reviews

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Shawn
VIP
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food. Excellent service. Highly recommend.
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Andrew
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nam made our valentine experience enjoyable! We want to come back and try more options to see what Aburi has to offer!
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Kevin
VIP
Houston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Omakase was disappointing and pricey for what was being offered. It was a mixture of hot and cold plates, some being offered in their regular menu, and to be honest half of the foods I did not care for. For what you expect from an omakase, it was a subpar course and fish offerings were boring. Risotto was horrible as rice was mush. It was pretty bad. Why was it in the menu? Molten chocolate cake was good but was that special enough? Service was rushed and our waiter wasn’t the friendliest or the most on point waiter but it was a very busy night. Sauce pairings were missed a couple of times.
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Lynda
VIP
Houston
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four gals celebrated Galentine‘s and had a wonderful meal and excellent service from Cali our server to Van the GM. The place was packed with valentine celebrations, but Cali never missed a beat taking care of us. It was my first time to meet her and would definitely ask for her again. The lychee martinis were stellar, and we enjoyed a combination of items, including tempura green beans, seaweed salad, spicy crispy shrimp, and an ahi tuna tower.
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Lynda
VIP
Houston
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Aburi never disappoints! And last night we tried some different items and we’re so glad we did. There was seasonal fried baby squid with some delightful sautéed brussels sprouts, and a very fresh and tasty seaweed salad. And of course I had my obligatory Lychee martinis while my friend had hot sake. Such a lovely meal!
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Joel
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great balance of Japanese and Vietnamese Options…. Try the snow crab rainbow roll. Chilean Sea Bass. Outstanding!
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JP
Houston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent. Service was impeccable with waiter cleaning up the slightest drop of soy sausage next to my plate. He was not hovering yet attentive. Chinaware and silverware were nicely paired for color and utility. Overall an excellent choice with a great lunch menu.
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Kristin
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place with great food and service. Really nice ambience (I am picky about how places feel) and a terrific happy hour
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Lynda
VIP
Houston
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
delicious food and attentive service from Ashton. A nice way to celebrate the lunar new year.
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Cena
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food: Fantastic, that Aburi flight was just perfect. Service: great staff who made great suggestions. Parking situation is the best In Houston
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Aburi Sushi is rated 4.8 stars by 95 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

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 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

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