What A KUU Experience

There is an abundance of sushi restaurants in Houston, but if you want an incredible experience think KUU Restaurant. This definitely falls into the upper end of the spectrum. The Japanese name translates to ‘the art of eating,’ and from a visual perspective, this is certainly true. Each dish, whether cold or hot, simple nigiri or crafted drink, is served with elegance and attention to detail. Luckily for diners, the artistry continues on in the taste.

KUU carries the full complement of traditional sashimi, which we thought were some of the most fresh we have ever had. You can taste the difference in quality compared to other establishments. Their nigiri selection includes maguro, kinmedai, shima aji, umimasu, madai, and kanpachi, which are meticulously created with just the right amount of rice and wasabi. We never thought of using shoyu (soy sauce), out of fear that we would tarnish the flavor.

Surprisingly, some of our favorite dishes were from the non-sushi parts of the menu. The tuna, lobster, and lotus chip dish is served cold with kimchi tuna, lobster claw meat, and Asian pear. On the hot side, seared sea scallops with 60-degree egg made in sous vide style, enoki mushrooms, and house cured bacon, stole the show.

The cocktail selection are no less creative and worth a try. The ‘Special K’ is made with vodka and berry compote and yuzu, and the ‘Nashijito’ is a mojito-styled drink with rum, Asian pear, and mint. Our favorite drink though, was the ‘Tame Yagi,’ a spicy-sweet concoction of Thai chili and agave. This was a perfect pairing with our food. There is no doubt that this establishment ranks amongst the finest for sushi aficionados and is a must-try for all foodies.

Photos By Sandeep Khandelwal