Houston Food Scene

Longhorn Roll @ Kata Robata Sushi and Grill

For anything traditionally (and sometimes not so traditionally) Japanese, Kata is a must. Japanese ex-pats call it the most authentic place in town. The sushi is unbeatable as is the ramen. http://katarobata.com/

Mom’s Chocolate Cake with Amy’s Vanilla Ice Cream @ benjy's on Washington

Benjy's was one of the first Houston restaurants to latch onto and push forward the whole local movement. This translates into a seasonal, changing menu and creative, exciting dishes. The interior design is sleek without being pretentious while the prices remain approachable. http://www.benjys.com/


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The Tequila Ceviche features a shrimp-scallop dish with tomato-avocado relish | Blu

Executive chef Junnajet “Jett” Hurapan --- formerly of Gigi’s --- along with his pastry chef wife Jira Hurapan, are now ensconced at Blu, a Fort Bend County globally-inspired dining and lounging concept by owners Amy and Jiten Karnani.
http://www.gelatoblu.com

Uchi is the sibling of chef Tyson Cole’s Austin Uchi and Uchiko restaurants, and it combines the flavors and décor of both: classic Asian wallpaper recalling the former, and reclaimed wood elements and furniture evoking the latter’s Japanese farmhouse look. It’s simple yet exotic, just like Cole’s modern take on Japanese food. http://uchirestaurants.com/houston/

Uchi Houston Uchi :: Japanese Dining and Sushi Restaurants. Showcasing the culinary talents of executive chef and sushi master Tyson Cole. His exciting menu expands on the Japanese tradition with new flavors and influences.