So, yes, I went back to Uchi for another Happy Hour, don't worry, I didn't go back-to-back, that would be abuse of my wallet, but if you do go, Happy Hour special is always the way to go. First off, the put their popular dish at discount, second, you don't have to wait for each dish to come.
Strawberry and scallops. It's actually sweet and different than the other ones we've had last time. This is much more summer looking than the previous dish we've tried.
Diakon Salmon Roll - which is very nice, because instead of using seaweed or soy paper to wrap the sushi, they sliced the diakon thinly and wrap the roll with it. It's very light and not at all huge. It is definitely compliment to summer.
This is Waygu To Shunyusai - another way of doing waygu beef. The neat part is that they have it match up with purple carrots and white asparagus. It has miso sauce and yuzu flavors. But each piece taste nicely roasted and each will melt in your mouth.
Ikura - sake marinated salmon belly with fish roe on top. Honestly, when we first saw someone else ordered it, we were just drooling, so we must get it for ourselves... turned out to be pretty good, and definitely fresh.
This dish I've wanted to order since I saw it on the menu, it is $30 so it's hard to justify for a tapas style tasting.
But it's so neat, you have to get it. As a matter of fact, I can tell you that almost everyone who ordered this dish has this photo on desk. That is, when you open, smoke comes out of the jar.
What it is, you asked? Why, it's Jar Jar Duck. You can't help but think if they had Jar Jar Bing in mind when they named it. Basically, it is duck 3 ways, and they recommend you to eat it with the kumquat. That is not your normal choice, but the sweet balanced out the smoke, it was quite surprising.
Hamachi Nabe - it is what their staff calls the comfort food. It has rice at the bottom, with yellowtail on top, thin soy broth, and an egg in the center. The staff will come and pour the broth and mix it all up. Honestly, it really taste like a very good Chinese fried rice. But definitely has the comfort food factor to it.
Uchi Houston
904 Westhiemer
Houston, TX 77006
713-522-4800
http://uchirestaurants.com/houston/
Don't forget to make reservations!
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