Small hidden gem connected to Uchi, my favorite place-omakase and it was delicious- menus change every quarter so looking forward to returning in April. Guest chefs make it different and fun!
Ada J.
Going to an omakase has been on my bucket list for a while now and Oheya was a great first experience. It's owned by the Uchi franchise and is actually connected to the Uchi. The entrance is located on Grant Street. Valet parking is available or you can also self park in the parking garage at the Montrose Collective. The experience is very intimate with only about 12 seats per service. This allowed us to chat with the sushi chefs and learn more about the courses we were about to eat. You're immediately greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. The entire service felt very personalized and special. They took very good of my friend whose birthday we were celebrating. We had a good variety of courses, from crudo to nigiri. Some of my favorites from the night were the smoked trout belly, scallop, and sake confit. What was supposed to be a 15-course omakase turned out to be 17 courses. The head chef treated us to tamago which had the consistency of castella cake. It was slightly sweet and very fluffy. We also had miso soup as the last course before dessert. The broth was made using the fish bones from our omakase so nothing went to waste. They rotate their menu every few months so you'll have an entirely different experience if you dine again. As with most omakase experiences, it's on the pricier side but worth treating yourself to if you're a huge fan of sushi. Definitely check out Oheya for a wonderful and authentic omakase!
Chose to celebrate my boyfriend's 29th birthday at Oheya last night. It was only us and one other couple. We had our first 5-6 courses within 5-8 minutes, the pace of dinner was soo quick. It slowed down a bit but with a 15/17 course meal (we were gifted some courses) and a sake pairing (5 glasses) we felt like we were rushing the whole time. We were in and out within an hour. We went next door to uchi and sat at the bar for another hour because it's kind of lame to only have an hour out for a birthday.
Beth W.
Went back for a second time and was great as always! Their menu rotates every couple months so will be back soon! Definitely one of the best omakases in town. Would love to see more affordable drink options though.
Sabrina B.
A subset of the uchi franchise, this omakase spot was a Valentine's Day dinner of mine. Between the major Texas cities, I have tried the majority of omakase spots to differentiate which I would determine is the most worth-it restaurant for a special occasion. This place was nice, better than the bustling and loud Uchi, but I didn't feel like it was any bit more creative, exciting, or filling. You get the typical fish, carpaccio, soup, etc. dressed in whichever ingredient, concoction, or companion food for their idea of the menu. I enjoyed the focus on citrus during the winter months. But I found it all to be pretty much the same experience as most omakase places in Houston. There was no explosion of flavor, interesting combination, or a fish that exceeded all other fish quality in the area. The menu was a bit short, the stories or explanation of the origins either weren't there or quite basic and generic.... It just didn't feel unique or personal. Many other places are surprising me in ways I didn't think could with the same fish, but this place seemed to be doing the same story beats as other (even cheaper) places. However, the service of the FOH was always prompt and kind. Zero complaints there. Somehow the standout was..... the PB&J?! It wasn't loved by my partner but I actually found it to be the one dish to actually break the barriers of what you'd expect. I'm glad it was the end because it made my impression of the meal that much better. But I'm a little distracted that a non-fish option was the best part. Overall, it's a standard and basic and even a bit short of an omakase with a great dessert. You can find better omakase for the same price but longer and more creative in the same city.
Brandon T.
Intimate. Complex. Delicious. The experience at Oheya was flawless, I don't think anything could have been done better. The pacing of the dishes and order they provided them in was perfect. The fish quality was really good, and the citrus focused menu was so fun to experience, and added to the complex flavors they presented. The staff are passionate and very well informed about the food. I would love to come back and experience their changing menu!
Carla M
Such a special treat to go here. Each bite is exquisite and truly feels like a Michelin star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
s Ullah
Excellent food and service, tasting menu well balanced and presented. I highly recommend this place despite the price tag for sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Fran Mendez
Without a doubt, one of the best experiences of 2024. The lobster, duck breast, and all Nagiris were to die for! Loved the experience and ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sandra S.
Would give it 3.5 stars if I could. Great service and loved the concept of the "built in freebies outside of the menu for a chance for some special exclusive bites". We had two freebies and a complimentary champagne! The food was decent. Fun concepts and good quality fish and meat. Plating was also beautiful as you can see from the pictures. And all the dishes are exclusive to Oheya - you can't order it in their normal restaurant. I would say the space was intimate as there was only a specific amount of seats (normally 12 but we had 8) around a counter in a separate back part of the restaurant. But, they still played pop music so it was a chill atmosphere. It's a good balance as a starting point to get your feet wet for high end meals. Fancy without being overly classy and you can feel okay being in business casual. That being said, for the price point, the service felt a bit rushed and I wish there was more time in between each bite for even more information on the dish like where things were sourced or what inspired the dish. And also time for questions with more initiated conversations between the guests and the chefs. I felt like I had to chug down the my $9 bottle of Pellegrino water at the end as the meal was done so quickly. A few tweaks and this place would be a solid 4 stars! It's hard because I've been to some really nice and pricey places in the past few years - including other omakases. And having those experiences definitely makes me a pickier judge. The $$$ price of restaurants should go into the quality and creativity of the dishes, but the experience of eating it and dining/learning is also really important for me. Overall a good experience, but not better than average at its price point ($400-500 for 2). I would suggest for people to come give this place a try, especially if you've never had omakase before. It's still a fun experience and they change out their menu every two months so there are always new dishes. Go for a celebratory or anniversary dinner and taste some new flavors and fusions o! We parked across the street at the Montrose collective's parking garage. Paid about $7 for 2 hours. Or you can go with valet and the restaurant validates a portion of it.
A nice experience at Oheya! Not my favorite sushi though, unfortunately. For the price point, it's not the worst. $175 pp. I came hungry and left satisfied, but definitely not stuffed. I thought out of the 16/17ish plates served, only maybe 4 blew my mind. At least half of the sushi pieces were underwhelming and lacked flavor. They used sprinklings of special salt to enrich the flavor and it still barely helped in my opinion. The staff is extremely professional and have refined their craft. Bravo to them for execution, plating, explaining, etc. The room is clean, upscale and exudes simple sophistication, and is roomy enough to seat everyone without feeling claustrophobic. I'd much rather spend $175 at Uchi!
Shelby L.
The entire experience and food were just outstanding. The ishidai (4th pic) is some of the absolute best sushi I've ever put in my mouth. You could tell the passion and thought that went into each item. The menu was creative, flavors and textures delicious, and it was so cool to see the masters at their craft and be able to ask questions. They were gracious hosts and enthusiastic to share. I left full and happy. The intimidate setting (only 12 seats) is really wonderful, and I can't wait to come back and explore the next menu. The complimentary glass of bubbles at the beginning was a delightful touch and they added in 2 complimentary tastings. I left full and happy. It's $175/pp + drinks (water is $9 or they have a sake or wine pairing for $75), but they sometimes have soft opening deals for their new menus if you can snag a spot. Even at full price, it's an incredible value.
Zachary Wilbur
Outstanding. Truly the only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew C.
Dropped in for a Friday dinner to check out a different part of the Uchi family. The space is set in the back of the Uchi in Houston with a separate courtyard (I used this term loosely since it was really just a space between the two halves of the building) entrance. Seats 12 and serviced by two host/hostesses and the chef's behind the bar. The menu rotates on a two month basis and is curated by one of the chef's in the Uchi family. For our tasting it was a chef out of Denver with a Peruvian heritage so there was a nod to that in some of the dishes. Service was great (but it always is since they do a great job of training up staff). The was coursed out well and the pace was good as well. Definitely enough food to be satiated without feeling overly full. For the pricing, it's pretty good bang for the buck.
Michelle N.
Absolutely phenomenal omikase! Yelp doesn't allow more than 10 photos so I tried to include my favorites. But honestly there was not one single course that I did not love. We did the sake pairing which was great but there is also a wine pairing if your prefer. Service was amazing and the chefs were very interactive with all of us. We'll definitely be back!
Small hidden gem connected to Uchi, my favorite place-omakase and it was delicious- menus change every quarter so looking forward to returning in April. Guest chefs make it different and fun!
Going to an omakase has been on my bucket list for a while now and Oheya was a great first experience. It's owned by the Uchi franchise and is actually connected to the Uchi. The entrance is located on Grant Street. Valet parking is available or you can also self park in the parking garage at the Montrose Collective. The experience is very intimate with only about 12 seats per service. This allowed us to chat with the sushi chefs and learn more about the courses we were about to eat. You're immediately greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. The entire service felt very personalized and special. They took very good of my friend whose birthday we were celebrating. We had a good variety of courses, from crudo to nigiri. Some of my favorites from the night were the smoked trout belly, scallop, and sake confit. What was supposed to be a 15-course omakase turned out to be 17 courses. The head chef treated us to tamago which had the consistency of castella cake. It was slightly sweet and very fluffy. We also had miso soup as the last course before dessert. The broth was made using the fish bones from our omakase so nothing went to waste. They rotate their menu every few months so you'll have an entirely different experience if you dine again. As with most omakase experiences, it's on the pricier side but worth treating yourself to if you're a huge fan of sushi. Definitely check out Oheya for a wonderful and authentic omakase!
Chose to celebrate my boyfriend's 29th birthday at Oheya last night. It was only us and one other couple. We had our first 5-6 courses within 5-8 minutes, the pace of dinner was soo quick. It slowed down a bit but with a 15/17 course meal (we were gifted some courses) and a sake pairing (5 glasses) we felt like we were rushing the whole time. We were in and out within an hour. We went next door to uchi and sat at the bar for another hour because it's kind of lame to only have an hour out for a birthday.
Went back for a second time and was great as always! Their menu rotates every couple months so will be back soon! Definitely one of the best omakases in town. Would love to see more affordable drink options though.
A subset of the uchi franchise, this omakase spot was a Valentine's Day dinner of mine. Between the major Texas cities, I have tried the majority of omakase spots to differentiate which I would determine is the most worth-it restaurant for a special occasion. This place was nice, better than the bustling and loud Uchi, but I didn't feel like it was any bit more creative, exciting, or filling. You get the typical fish, carpaccio, soup, etc. dressed in whichever ingredient, concoction, or companion food for their idea of the menu. I enjoyed the focus on citrus during the winter months. But I found it all to be pretty much the same experience as most omakase places in Houston. There was no explosion of flavor, interesting combination, or a fish that exceeded all other fish quality in the area. The menu was a bit short, the stories or explanation of the origins either weren't there or quite basic and generic.... It just didn't feel unique or personal. Many other places are surprising me in ways I didn't think could with the same fish, but this place seemed to be doing the same story beats as other (even cheaper) places. However, the service of the FOH was always prompt and kind. Zero complaints there. Somehow the standout was..... the PB&J?! It wasn't loved by my partner but I actually found it to be the one dish to actually break the barriers of what you'd expect. I'm glad it was the end because it made my impression of the meal that much better. But I'm a little distracted that a non-fish option was the best part. Overall, it's a standard and basic and even a bit short of an omakase with a great dessert. You can find better omakase for the same price but longer and more creative in the same city.
Intimate. Complex. Delicious. The experience at Oheya was flawless, I don't think anything could have been done better. The pacing of the dishes and order they provided them in was perfect. The fish quality was really good, and the citrus focused menu was so fun to experience, and added to the complex flavors they presented. The staff are passionate and very well informed about the food. I would love to come back and experience their changing menu!
Such a special treat to go here. Each bite is exquisite and truly feels like a Michelin star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service, tasting menu well balanced and presented. I highly recommend this place despite the price tag for sushi
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Without a doubt, one of the best experiences of 2024. The lobster, duck breast, and all Nagiris were to die for! Loved the experience and ambiance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would give it 3.5 stars if I could. Great service and loved the concept of the "built in freebies outside of the menu for a chance for some special exclusive bites". We had two freebies and a complimentary champagne! The food was decent. Fun concepts and good quality fish and meat. Plating was also beautiful as you can see from the pictures. And all the dishes are exclusive to Oheya - you can't order it in their normal restaurant. I would say the space was intimate as there was only a specific amount of seats (normally 12 but we had 8) around a counter in a separate back part of the restaurant. But, they still played pop music so it was a chill atmosphere. It's a good balance as a starting point to get your feet wet for high end meals. Fancy without being overly classy and you can feel okay being in business casual. That being said, for the price point, the service felt a bit rushed and I wish there was more time in between each bite for even more information on the dish like where things were sourced or what inspired the dish. And also time for questions with more initiated conversations between the guests and the chefs. I felt like I had to chug down the my $9 bottle of Pellegrino water at the end as the meal was done so quickly. A few tweaks and this place would be a solid 4 stars! It's hard because I've been to some really nice and pricey places in the past few years - including other omakases. And having those experiences definitely makes me a pickier judge. The $$$ price of restaurants should go into the quality and creativity of the dishes, but the experience of eating it and dining/learning is also really important for me. Overall a good experience, but not better than average at its price point ($400-500 for 2). I would suggest for people to come give this place a try, especially if you've never had omakase before. It's still a fun experience and they change out their menu every two months so there are always new dishes. Go for a celebratory or anniversary dinner and taste some new flavors and fusions o! We parked across the street at the Montrose collective's parking garage. Paid about $7 for 2 hours. Or you can go with valet and the restaurant validates a portion of it.
Restaurantji Recommends
A nice experience at Oheya! Not my favorite sushi though, unfortunately. For the price point, it's not the worst. $175 pp. I came hungry and left satisfied, but definitely not stuffed. I thought out of the 16/17ish plates served, only maybe 4 blew my mind. At least half of the sushi pieces were underwhelming and lacked flavor. They used sprinklings of special salt to enrich the flavor and it still barely helped in my opinion. The staff is extremely professional and have refined their craft. Bravo to them for execution, plating, explaining, etc. The room is clean, upscale and exudes simple sophistication, and is roomy enough to seat everyone without feeling claustrophobic. I'd much rather spend $175 at Uchi!
The entire experience and food were just outstanding. The ishidai (4th pic) is some of the absolute best sushi I've ever put in my mouth. You could tell the passion and thought that went into each item. The menu was creative, flavors and textures delicious, and it was so cool to see the masters at their craft and be able to ask questions. They were gracious hosts and enthusiastic to share. I left full and happy. The intimidate setting (only 12 seats) is really wonderful, and I can't wait to come back and explore the next menu. The complimentary glass of bubbles at the beginning was a delightful touch and they added in 2 complimentary tastings. I left full and happy. It's $175/pp + drinks (water is $9 or they have a sake or wine pairing for $75), but they sometimes have soft opening deals for their new menus if you can snag a spot. Even at full price, it's an incredible value.
Outstanding. Truly the only
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dropped in for a Friday dinner to check out a different part of the Uchi family. The space is set in the back of the Uchi in Houston with a separate courtyard (I used this term loosely since it was really just a space between the two halves of the building) entrance. Seats 12 and serviced by two host/hostesses and the chef's behind the bar. The menu rotates on a two month basis and is curated by one of the chef's in the Uchi family. For our tasting it was a chef out of Denver with a Peruvian heritage so there was a nod to that in some of the dishes. Service was great (but it always is since they do a great job of training up staff). The was coursed out well and the pace was good as well. Definitely enough food to be satiated without feeling overly full. For the pricing, it's pretty good bang for the buck.
Absolutely phenomenal omikase! Yelp doesn't allow more than 10 photos so I tried to include my favorites. But honestly there was not one single course that I did not love. We did the sake pairing which was great but there is also a wine pairing if your prefer. Service was amazing and the chefs were very interactive with all of us. We'll definitely be back!