Best Japanese: Katami
Two years in, James Beard-nominated chef Manabu Horiuchi’s follow-up to local favorite Kata Robata is a certified stunner. Nestled in the sleek Harlow District, Katami flies in top-tier fish almost daily from Japan for pristine sashimi, nigiri and luxe rolls like the uni-laced Southern Smoke. Add in standout sake and Wagyu programs, clever bites like foie gras PB&J milk bread, and rotating menu of delicate kakigori shaved ice (also imported from Japan) for dessert, and you’ve got one of the city’s most refined — and memorable — Japanese dining experiences.
2701 West Dallas
713-393-7376
katamihouston.com
This article appears in Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025.
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