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Aiko, Houston, TX

Aiko

4.9
4.9
308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee have over 25 years of combined experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi. They established their culinary careers in Houston where they worked together for years before creating their own restaurants.

Pham and Lee teamed up to bring new curated dining concepts to Houston’s food scene and kicked off a series of omakase pop-up dinners called Secret Taste. Pham and Lee then opened Kokoro in the Bravery Chef Hall in Downtown Houston followed by Handies Douzo in the Houston Heights.

Aiko is the newest concept from the team featuring a sushi bar and seated dining.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (832) 582-7525
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham

Experiences

  • Aiko Happy Hours!

    Multiple dates available
    Aiko's happy hour is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for culinary enthusiasts. From 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM daily, excluding major holidays, Aiko offers discounted prices on a wide selection of beverages, including beer, wine, sake, and our famous omakase experience. It's the perfect occasion to treat yourself to an extraordinary dining experience and explore the flavors of Aiko's fine cuisine at a more affordable price.
  • New Years Eve Omakase

    $200.00 per person

    Dec 27, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Close out 2024 with an unforgettable omakase experience, Akio style. Indulge in a 12-course, meticulously curated chef's selection for $200, pair with exclusive champagne specials---the perfect way to toast to new beginnings.

What 308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Sushi

  • Houston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Houston

    Sushi

  • Houston

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aiko is a standout sushi destination in Houston, praised for its "amazing quality fish" and "friendly, attentive service." Offering a delightful omakase experience, this restaurant combines fresh, high-quality ingredients with creative presentations. Guests appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and unique menu options, making Aiko a "must-visit" spot.

308 Reviews
  1. Adam

    VIP

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aiko is one of my favorite places in Houston! I celebrated my birthday here and the team made it special. The food was fresh and the drinks were delicious. I highly suggest going the omakase here!

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  2. Joanna

    Monterrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aiko is a fantastic spot for sushi and a perfect choice for a girls’ night out! The service was absolutely incredible—the staff was attentive, accommodating, and understanding of our being 10 minutes late. The ambiance was beautiful, clean, and had a fresh, new vibe that added to the experience. We started with the fried chicken appetizer, which was absolutely delicious—highly recommend it! The edamame was tasty too, but it’s definitely a smaller portion, ideal for two people to share. For sushi, the Negitoro, Hamachi, and Wagyu Maki were phenomenal—so flavorful and fresh. The spicy tuna, however, fell short and wasn’t as impressive. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely return to enjoy Aiko’s amazing service and standout dishes!

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  3. Javier

    Houston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite place for sashimi in Houston. On top of that, service and attention are fantastic - from tasting sakes to select to complementary dessert and a fantastic attention and details from servers.

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  4. Keri

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aiko is among my favorite sushi restaurants in Houston! High quality, micro greens, creative, fresh, innovative and engaging chefs.

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  5. Richard

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. The service was incredible. If you are in the mood for some sushi, I strongly recommend you check it out.

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  6. nicholas

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easily the best sushi in the city. Product quality, technique, flavor combinations, presentation are quite amazing. Service is very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. Considering the level that Aiko reaches, it is extremely approachable.

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  7. david

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    First time to sit at the sushi bar at this particular sushi restaurant, and terribly disappointed with the experience. Rather than have a server assist me, the sushi chef himself was apparently assigned that responsibility, and his skill set is most definitely NOT customer service. I ordered a pre-fix menu of nigiri and rolls, with starter of edamame included. One would think that I could enjoy these items without being peppered with repeated requests that I order more items. What is more, he literally barked out his questions about what more I should be ordering, interrupting my conversation with a friend who came by to join me while he was at it. VERY annoying, to the point that I began to simply ignore him altogether rather than having to politely repeat that we are just fine with the multiple items already ordered to someone being so rude and impolite. It was so unpleasant that, even though i enjoy this restaurant, I will never sit at the sushi bar again, but rather be seated at a table where a server suited to the job will be assisting me.

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  8. Natasha

    VIP

    Houston

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owner Patrick, suChef Steven, Master Chef Chuy, DJ P and CP Nguyen were incredible. Excellent food and gastronomic diversity. I trusted the omakase process eating oysters, and froiegras that amazed me in every single way. Absolutely delicious.

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  9. Vlada

    VIP

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aiko is my usual sushi spot to go to in Houston and it does not disappoint! Love it every time and i tell everyone to go there as well. Mya is an amazing server and i request her each time i go because she’ll make your experience amazing.

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  10. Sara

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing sushi and amazing service. Appreciate you all!

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FAQs

Aiko is rated 4.9 stars by 308 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aiko

1902 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007-6133

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Lee and Patrick Pham
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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