Uchi is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

1. Uchi

9.1
904 Westheimer Rd (at Grant St), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 178 tips and reviews

jon n.jon nguyen: Try the gyutoro nigiri - 72 hr braised short rib over the most perfect rice!!! let me make this clear...SUSHI IS ALL ABOUT THE RICE, NOT THE MEAT OR FISH!!!

Katerina T.Katerina T.: You can never go wrong with the Jar Jar Duck and foie nigiri. The fried milk is to die for!

Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle: Don't miss: Machi cure; Hirame Usuzukuri; daily fish in parchment package; nigiri sushi made from the fish on the daily specials list; cutting-edge desserts. Read more.

Miyako Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

2. Miyako Sushi

8.6
6345 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Caner C.Caner Can: Great puff crabs + Nigiris here.

Candell W.Candell Waldorf: Three ways sashimi and king crab Nigiris! Omg SO Yumm and Martini Lychee to finish an awesome nite.. (alone) 😂 enjoy

Jessica J.Jessica Jones: Amazing happy after every night after 9pm. My favorite nigiri is this black pepper salmon 😍

Sushi Miyagi is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

3. Sushi Miyagi

8.4
10600 Bellaire Blvd #115, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · Alief · 39 tips and reviews

MegMeg: Doesn't quite live up to the hype, but the nigiri is amazing.

Thu N.Thu Ngo: This place is soooooo cute! Every time my friend and I come to dine in we always have to comment about how cute the husband and wife are. My favs: spicy scallop and tomago nigiri! 😋 *drools*

Ray C.Ray C.: Excellent chirashi lunch. A real treat!

Kata Robata is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

4. Kata Robata

8.4
3600 Kirby Dr (at Richmond Ave.), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews

Billy E.Billy Ellison: All nigiri and sashimi are excellent. Kobe beef skewers are a must. Sit near front during busy times as wait staff can be amiss for long periods. For special cold and hot plates be prepared to wait

Kevin M.Kevin M: scallop foie gras nigiri is the best bite you can possibly order

EdEd: I love the Longhorn roll and the (currently off-menu) Houston roll. It can get crowded there, so make a reservation and avoid the wait.

Sage 400 Japanese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

5. Sage 400 Japanese Cuisine

8.0
2800 Sage Rd Ste A400, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Farha K.Farha K: The yellow tail nigiri is a must to start your meal with. Fantastic lunch menu.

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: The chef's daily sushi special for lunch is a good deal if you want a good selection of maki and nigiri (~$20)

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The stuffed katsu don is terrific. Crispy thin pork with crab and cheese inside. Great main dish to have with your sushi!

Sushi Wabi is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

6. Sushi Wabi

8.3
3953 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Khai T.Khai Tran: Salmon avocado and surf clam nigiri every time :)

Matt (Dima) Y.Matt (Dima) Yahov: It’s a hidden gem. Probably the best sushi I tried in Houston so far. Quality of salmon is amazing.

Hong P.Hong Phan: Be careful parking your car in this complex. Bf's car got broken into while we were eating >:[

The Blue Fish on Washington is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

7. The Blue Fish on Washington

8.3
5820 Washington Ave #100, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Billy E.Billy Ellison: Ask Derek for a blue allie drink. Try the summer roll, Kobe Mandu and duck cigars for apps. Ask if truffle yellowtail is available. Best roll sundae roll. All the nigiri and sashimi are excellent

Theresa M.Theresa MacGregor: Sushi was awesome! Got the caterpillar roll and it was delicious.

Kacey C.Kacey Ceren: Bartenders are amazinggg...

Uptown Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

8. Uptown Sushi

8.6
1131 Uptown Park Blvd (Post Oak Blvd.), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Quan T.Quan Tran: The decor is very nice,the nigiri is about 2.50 a PIECE which is very expensive, but is fresh and great tasting. We got 2 specialty drink, 6 nigiri, 1 special roll for about 60 dollars as reference

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The Teriyaki Ribeye Maki with avocado and sweet potato is great as either an entree or group appetizer.

Kathy J.Kathy Jones: Wanna talk textures? Try the Jaime Roll and Sea Bass Sashimi! Lychee Martini and Pineapple Mojito quenches your thirst!

Oishii Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

9. Oishii Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

8.6
3764 Richmond Ave (at Timmons), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews

EliseElise: Awesome HH- BOGO on their appetizers ($4) and they have $1+ nigiri all day! Read more.

Jenna R.Jenna Ramos: $1 sashimi. Come early for HH. Place is always packed. I recommend reservations or call ahead. Sushi is always 👌🏽.

Ferris E.Ferris E: Kelli is my favorite hostess~! She is so nice :)

Nippon Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

10. Nippon Japanese Restaurant

8.5
4464 Montrose Blvd (btwn Richmond & US 59), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Skip the rolls and stick to what they really excel at: fresh and authentic nigiri, sashimi, and other Japanese dishes.

Peter K.Peter Kim: Trust the sushi chefs to make sublime deluxe sashimi platters; simply tell them what you like/dislike & they will deliver superb slices of seafood bliss.

Sobeyda G.Sobeyda Gomez: Naoki roll is amazing!!

Uptown Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

11. Uptown Park

9.0
1101 Uptown Park Blvd (Post Oak Blvd. and Loop 610), Houston, TX
Miscellaneous Store · 6 tips and reviews

Miracle DayMiracle Day: This district is home to approximately 2,000 companies and the March - Join us on 7.7.11 for #MiracleDay

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: In 2006, Borlenghi added the Hotel Granduca just a few steps away from Uptown Park. It is named for Granduca Adalberto Malatesta, a 16th-century Italian duke.

Arturo's UptownArturo's Uptown: You can't beat a better place to go for dinning, shopping, wine, coffee, and spa treatments. We are happy to be part of Uptown Park

Aka Sushi House is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

12. Aka Sushi House

8.8
2390 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 96 tips and reviews

Luis Javier R.Luis Javier Robles: Nigiri and lots of sushi! Nice place, nice music!

Tino V.Tino Vande Capelle: Sat/Sun happy hour all day! Great-fresh Sushi, the Tuna sampler plate was delicious

JennJenn: Yummy martinis, and my favorite dishes - black pepper beef, aka tofu, gin dara, crater roll, godzilla roll, and the red moon roll. They also have Reverse Happy Hour after 9pm.

The Blue Fish Bayou Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

13. The Blue Fish Bayou Place

7.6
550 Texas St (Smith), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Guillermo M.Guillermo Mendoza: The Ahi Tuna Tower is spectacular!!! And freshest Nigiri Sushi in Houston!

Adam L.Adam Langdon: Some of the best sushi on tour. Had scallop, conch and mackerel nigiri. Also miso soup and a special roll. My cast mates also really enjoyed their stuff. Better than our past #1

EdEd: I loved my custom eel and crab roll. Everything I tried here was of a similar high-quality as other really good sushi places around town.

Roka Akor is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

14. Roka Akor

8.8
2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Lucelle A.Lucelle Agustin: For Happy Hour: pork belly, sweet corn, tuna tartare, roka chibi burger!! If you like sweet cocktails, order the lychee-tini (off the menu). For dessert, get the Yuzu Cheesecake (not that sweet).

EaterEater: From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., get a taste by noshing on $8 light bites from Wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings, tuna tartare, hamachi serrano chili roll, and the Roka Chili burger. Read more.

Christy L.Christy Landes: Crab, sashimi, wagyu

Akimi Sushi And Stir Fry is one of The 15 Best Places for Nigiri Sushi in Houston.

15. Akimi Sushi And Stir Fry

8.3
1354 Nasa Pkwy, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Amanda M.Amanda Myers: I love the lunch menu. Try the Seaweed salad, western fried rice, and cheese rolls. Texas roll too!

Casa D.Casa Deleon: Haven't been in s good while. I ordered the chicken sweet vinegar lunch plate and it was delish! I want a fan of the summer rolls, the best place to get those is Michiru!!

Lauren C.Lauren Camille: The sushi and egg rolls and miso soup is amazing