Nippon - Houston

I had a wonderful dining experience at this cozy, family-style Japanese restaurant. The food was fantastic; we enjoyed the seafood platter and the salmon teriyaki, both of which were delicious. It's definitely one of the best spots in the downtown area. The service was impeccable as well!

The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and offers authentic Japanese cuisine. The staff is friendly, and the owners communicate in Japanese. We ordered the Dragon and Shaggy Rolls, both of which were excellent and made with high-quality ingredients, especially compared to other places that tend to overload their rolls with rice. The sea red salmon nigiri was fantastic, practically melting in your mouth! The curry katsu was good, though it lacked a bit of spice. I also enjoyed the refillable hot green tea, which is just what you’d expect from a Japanese restaurant. Overall, we had a wonderful evening.

The starters were fantastic. The aged ashi tofu came beautifully adorned with bonito flakes. The yakitori was among the best I’ve ever had—it was incredibly tender and juicy, enhanced by a wonderfully rich sauce. The chirashi, which is safe for those with husk allergies, was delicious and visually appealing. The portion of Sukiyaki was quite generous, with glass noodles, vegetables, tofu, and beef all infused with a flavorful broth. Nippon is definitely worth a visit in the future. There are seating options available both indoors and outdoors. However, parking is somewhat limited, with around 10-15 spaces available on the side and at the back of the building.

Eating is wonderful and everything seems very authentic. also the prizes are great. I think this place probably has the best katsu curries in houston!

My favorite Japanese restaurant in Houston! The food quality is always good! You can’t find Futomaki often in Houston and they make the really great ones!