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Aburi Sushi, Houston, TX

Aburi Sushi

4.8
4.8
94 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese (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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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What 94 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Sushi

  • Houston

    Child-friendly

  • Houston

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aburi Sushi delights with "top drawer sushi" and a cozy atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "fantastic" food, especially the Aburi flight and wagyu skewers. Attentive service is a highlight, with staff like Kelly and Ashton ensuring a warm experience. It's a "hidden gem" in Houston with an "amazing" menu and ambiance.

94 Reviews

  1. Shawn

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  2. Andrew

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  3. Lynda

    VIP

    Houston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  4. Lynda

    VIP

    Houston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Lynda

    VIP

    Houston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 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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  9. 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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  10. John

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is top drawer sushi, in a town that has some truly boss sushi spots. Each step on the omakase (walk with the chef) was surprising, fish-tastic, wagu-rrific, and cuisine-sculptural. We didn't expect something this awesome from a seemingly simple storefront. Houston Chronicle nailed it putting Aburi in its Top 20. You'll dig it - deeply.

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FAQs

Aburi Sushi is rated 4.8 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Aburi Sushi

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Southwest Freeway & Timmons Lane. Between Weslayan & Edloe St
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Japanese (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
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