Katsuya

Heard alot about Katsuya from different people and was very curious to see for myself what they're about.

They definitely have the cucumber mojito.  It has rum, crushed watermelon, cucumber, mint and lime juice.  I can tell you that drink is stiff!

Kiwi Scallop - which is a surprising mix, but it's light and fresh for summer day

Sushi Sampler - it's nothing special.

Nabeyaki Udon Soup - part of the Tasting Menu

Short Ribs Skewers - it does have enough fire and it's nicely marinated.

Black Cod

Cucumber Salad - part of the tasting

Katsuya Sampler - the shrimp ball and the yellowtail shashimi is recommended.

Skewer Samplers - Potato, Shrimp, Chicken and Crab Roll in the back

Shashito Peppers - the best thing I've tasted from the entire place.  And I'm not usually a pepper person.

Dessert Sampler - part of the tasting menu.  All of us were going after the coffee cheesecake, the rest of the dessert were dried and not done well.

Just to show you what you are greeted with when you walk in.  They are very contemporary and going for shock decoration.  You can easily find an AK-47 dipped in gold as a decoration piece on the sushi bar.

Along the wall and ceiling, you have more traditional pieces blown up to overwhelm your eyes so you forget what you're here to eat.

The entire place is really a seen or be seen type place.  I wouldn't say the food was horrible but for all that money going in to the place, you'd hope the food is there to match.  I would say Enoki bacon skewers are unexpected and truly, the cheapest dish of the Shashito Peppers were favorite for all of us, totally not worth the line you wait for the table and I don't care how stiff their drinks are.  

If you want to be seen, dressed up and show off your new clothes or shoes or handbag, come here.  If you want good food, save your money on something else. 

Katsuya Houston

2800 Kirby Drive

Houston, TX 77098

713-590-2800

http://www.sbe.com/katsuya/houston