Over the last few months, we’ve tried and tried to find our
perfect sushi joint. There are literally hundreds of sushi places in Houston,
which makes the chances of good sushi being out there higher, but finding the
best places harder. Here are a few of the best that we’ve found; I can vouch
for the quality of the vegetarian sushi and hubby for the meat-eating.
For date nights: Kata Robata is our favorite (so far) of the higher end-sushi
restaurants, perfect for a date night or special lunch. It has a good
atmosphere, delicious and beautifully presented food. It’s pretty limited in
the vegetarian selection, but the choices are all great enough to eat over and
over. Dessert is a must!
Vegetable medley (tofu skin, avocado, mushroom, and
pepper sushi) and deconstructed strawberry shortcake.
Seaweed salad, hubby’s Caribbean roll (fried lobster
and mango!), and fried green tomatoes and green beans.
For everyday lunch: Nabi is a great little neighborhood
sushi joint, but still a bit trendy. Hubby and I go for lunch quite often, they
have $1 sushi, $2 rolls, and $3 appetizers like salads and miso soup. Also a
great rice bowl or balanced plate with salad, roll, rice, veggies, and your
choice of protein. Their crunchy tofu is outstanding.
Crunchy tofu bowl with sautéed vegetables and rice.
Small rolls and sushi (my favorites are cucumber, and
avocado).
Down and dirty: I have a love/hate relationship with Aka Sushi House. I love their vegetarian’s paradise bento box; I hate that it looks
like they never clean. It’s more than a bit on the dirty side. (Whenever I go
to the restroom there, I decide never to go back.) It’s relatively cheap, good
food, decent portions, and not at all trendy or pretentious. If you’re not
squeamish, then go for it.
Vegetarian’s paradise (fried tofu, vegetable tempura,
seaweed salad, sautéed vegetables, picked vegetables, and half an orange).
At home: We always cook frozen edamame in the pods, and even
the little packets of miso soup for a quick snack, but here’s another little
thing we picked up because it sounded intriguing at the grocers: Edamame bites!
I expected them to be gross, but I was wrong. They are a great quick snack, a
bit high-calorie, but also decent protein and fiber.
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