19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Katy

“Had gyoza, octopus crudo, and the sashimi buddies combo plate - all recommended. I really like that they use actual wasabi and not the reconstituted paste a lot of other places use. Crème brûlée was also excellent way to cap off the meal.“

“Cafeteria style eatery in HMART but my family loves this place. The quality and consistency of their donkatsu (we have had the cheese, the curry, the regular) are always perfect over rice. They also always give us more curry or donkatsu sauce if we go back and ask for more. The employees at Donkey Yaki are always prepping or cleaning or aware of customers walking up. Very very attentive. It’s also super cold on this side of the eatery, so bring a sweatshirts. Oh, you can sub fries for their salad for free and we always do this. We come here about twice a month.

It’s busy on Saturdays and finding parking can be a bit difficult as the entire KATY Asian town parking lot seems filled, so be patient.“

“Had a great experience at this sushi spot! The food was fresh and delicious, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Special shoutout to our server Andrea—she was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. We’ll definitely be coming back!“

“My new favorite place! Awesome atmosphere“

“Incredible !!!! Quality like nobu or uchi sushi ..Best sushi in Katy !!!!!!“

“I ordered via delivery by Uber eats and was extremely impressed. As another review had experience, they label all the rolls and fish for you on their container!
Even my miso soup was labeled. That's really cute.
The rice was seasoned and cooked to perfection, and portions were really good.
Fish was 4/5, but still very decent and wonderful.“

“Always a great meal here! Haven’t tried something I didn’t like. Sushi is great!“

“Some of the hot food items are a miss, but the raw sushi is very good, has great portions, and decently priced as well. The female server I always meet is very friendly and an amazing person to talk to. I recommend the salmon combo personally.“

“Very good food“

“Great sushi with decent prices!“

“Our first visit. Fun atmosphere. Our Chef was very entertaining. Large portions and delicious! Scallops were amazing!“

“great food great experience great environment great people“

“Honest review coming through!!

Okay I am very very wary of where I eat sushi due to bad experiences in the past. I’ve been eyeing little sakana since they opened and I finally went today and wish I’d started going sooner. The fish is phenomenal! While I was eating the raw tuna I was reminded of my time in Japan. The fish literally just melts in your mouth. Super fresh and delicious. I think I tried the entire nigiri menu except for the octopus and squid ( those two are not my preference). Our waiters’ name is Ethan ( I hope I got that right) and he was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgeable and gave us some delicious recommendations.

If you love sushi, definitely give this place a chance. You won’t be disappointed

I wish I took pictures but that should be a testament of how amazing it was.. it didn’t even last 5 seconds after they put the plates on the table 🤭“

“Great food options (sushi and off the cooked menu). Favorites are the katsu and hamachi Kama.“

“If you’re a fan of Japanese desserts or simply love a good cheesecake, then Uncle Tetsu is a place you have to visit. Famous for its signature Japanese cheesecakes, this spot delivers on flavor, texture, and overall experience in a big way.

The moment you walk into Uncle Tetsu, you’re greeted with the warm aroma of freshly baked cheesecake—it’s comforting and inviting. The space is clean, minimal, and thoughtfully laid out, with a calm and organized atmosphere that makes it easy to browse and order. Staff members are polite, attentive, and efficient. Even when it’s busy (which it often is), the service remains smooth and courteous, which is always a good sign of a well-run shop.

Now, let’s talk about the cheesecake—it’s simply incredible. Light, fluffy, and delicately sweet, Uncle Tetsu’s cheesecake is unlike any traditional American-style cheesecake. It has a souffle-like texture that melts in your mouth, with just the right balance of sweetness and tang from the cream cheese. It’s not too rich, which makes it dangerously easy to eat an entire cake in one sitting! The top has that slight golden brown sheen, and when it’s fresh and warm, it’s even better.

They also offer other items like honey madeleines and matcha-flavored variations, but the original cheesecake remains the star. It’s consistent in quality, and you can tell they take pride in baking everything fresh daily. You might have to wait in line sometimes, but it’s always worth it.

The packaging is also very neat and presentable—perfect for gifting or bringing to a dinner party. Prices are reasonable considering the quality and craftsmanship behind each cake.

Uncle Tetsu isn’t just about dessert—it’s about delivering a full experience. From the friendly staff to the impeccable taste and quality, it’s the kind of place that keeps you coming back. Whether you’re grabbing a treat for yourself or picking up something to share, you really can’t go wrong here.

Highly recommended for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth with something uniquely Japanese and incredibly satisfying.“

“We recently visited this sushi restaurant and were impressed by the freshness of the food. Everything tasted delicious and well-prepared. A special shout-out to our server, Jayden — his service was outstanding! He was friendly, attentive, and made our whole dining experience even more enjoyable. Our kids absolutely loved him, and we felt very welcomed as a family. We left with happy hearts and full stomachs, and we’ll definitely be coming back!“

“The food is sooooo good. Me and my family went there to eat and got treated by a very nice and hard working young man with curly hair . The service was so good and our food came to us in just in the matter of a few minutes. Will definitely come back.“

“Service here is great. Even though it was busy, it didn’t take long for food to arrive to table.

Lots of variety of sushi rolls - and the plate is well decorated.

I didn’t see any daily specials, but they do make special sushi rolls on menu.“

“The atmosphere was very nice and quaint. The sushi was delicious and there was a variety of selection. One of the best sushi places my wife and I tried in the Katy area. Will return soon!“