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Welcome to Norigami

Norigami, a trendy and upscale Japanese restaurant in Houston, offers a unique dining experience with a hidden bar that adds to the ambiance. Customers praise the fresh hand rolls, creative cocktails, and attentive staff. The variety of rolls, including the Spicy Salmon and Blue Crab hand rolls, stand out for their quality and flavors. The menu creativity and attention to dietary restrictions make Norigami a must-try for sushi enthusiasts. Despite some minor setbacks with timing and portion sizes, the overall experience is highly recommended for a casual date night or a night out with friends.

Norigami: Reviews & Ratings

Phuc L.
Phuc L.

This is our second time here and first time to the hidden bar. It is a small room in the restaurant with a great vibe. The bar tenders did a great job with the drinks, the Setting Sun and the Good Intentions were the best. The food was of course superb. They gladly worked with my wife's dietary restrictions. Thank you for a great evening and night out. A++

Isabelle N.
Isabelle N.

Our experience was fantastic. Our chef was very opening and informative. Drinks were amazing, and the fish was extremely fresh. Usually I don't leave reviews but Paul and John made our night. I would highly recommend a night here. We had a great time with the food, staff, and drinks. This place is a must try!! We headed to the hidden bar next door and the experience was great. Check it out :)

Tan N.
Tan N.

Man oh man I love hand rolls and I love more spots to go to We usually go to handiez but this place was amazing. Quality and flavor wise it was so amazing. I got the fancy foie gras toro and Wagyu roll but my favorite was the spicy salmon. The spicy aoli they mix in is so different and so refreshing compared to the normal spicy mayo other places do. I had two reorders of it. And the wagyu tartare oh man so sweet and rich and buttery it was the best appetizer We got the set meal and depending on your roller we noticed some made them substantially more filling while some of the rollers made them substantially smaller so lack of uniformity wasn't cool but all in all good experience and great sushi

Katrina M.
Katrina M.

Fresh handrolls, tasty drinks, and chill vibes earlier in the evening that turn into party vibes later in the night. The handrolls and appetizers we tried were delicious. Standouts for me were the Steak & Eggs appetizer and the Spicy Salmon handroll. Go for a combo set so you can try a variety of rolls you might not normally try. Like other reviews mentioned, there is an attached bar that is hidden off to the side. Came here pretty early on a Friday night with a friend; although it started off pretty empty in the restaurant side, we moved to the hidden bar after dinner and it ended up chaotic and PACKED wall to wall the closer it got to midnight. It's very moody in there, with dim lighting and hundreds of origami paper cranes hanging from the wall. Highly recommend the Nice to Matcha cocktail - it's so pleasantly sweet from the pandan that you don't notice how strong it is. I tried a couple sips of other drinks here and there from my friend, and though they were pricy and I didn't enjoy them as much, I have to give credit for the menu creativity. Our bartender and waitress were both very attentive, which I appreciated. This does feel very similar, almost indistinguishable from other certain handroll restaurants in the Houston area, but parking here is less stressful due to the parking lot. Enjoyed my dinner here and think this would be a great place for a casual date night or night out with a group of friends. - Ambiance: 4/5 - Drinks: 4/5 - Food: 4/5 - Service: 5/5

Jenny Q.
Jenny Q.

Very cool! We went on a week day night and got the combo of hand rolls (which was really good value). You could watch the chefs make the hand rolls in front of you. Tasty and filling! Parking was plenty! Was in a plaza.

Judy C.
Judy C.

Handroll / Crudo central! Made reservations ahead of time for a Sunday evening and surprisingly they were quite busy. Next door was a speakeasy called Hidden Bar that you can walk through Norigami to and even in there was pretty packed. There were 24 seats which is a lot larger than other hand roll spots. Ordered a mocktail to start of with which was the Passion Fruit Refresher, very refreshing drink and you can taste the passion fruit quite well. For starters, got the Hamachi Crudo (Ponzu, Cilantro, Truffle, Serranos, Fried Garlic) & the Scallop Crudo (Tomatillo, Fresno, Chili Oil). Both were very light and fresh, but I would probably get the Hamachi Crudo again only. For the main, got the Norigasm which included Yellowtail, Spicy Salmon, Spicy Scallops, Blue Crab, Toro handrolls. My favorite and I even ordered a 2nd one, was the Blue Crab hand roll. They did not skimp on the crab meat and were very generous. I really liked the Yuzu Mayo/Aioli it was tossed in. I even got a side of the aioli which was an additional .50 to the bill. Also got the Shroom Handroll and it had interesting sweet flavors. The most unique roll was the Spicy Salmon for me. I personally did not taste any spice to it, but I am normalized to spicy scallops or tuna but not salmon, so I thought it was a unique mix. The host was very friendly and knowledgeable. Parking - plenty within the plaza

Taneisha R.
Taneisha R.

I didn't try the actual restaurant, but me and my friends enjoyed the hidden bar. It's a small and intimate space. The decor is whimsical and unique , with origami hanging from the ceiling. I forgot the name of the drink I had, but it was delicious. It tasted very tropical. The drink comes with a show as a bubble is placed on top, and pops to create a vapor cloud. I don't know what the turn out is typically like, but it just so happened that a birthday party was taking place in there the Saturday night we went. The party guests were very nice and inviting, offering us shots, and even birthday cake, which was much appreciated. The music played was great, and we had a really good night here. I have given the bar 4 stars instead of 5, because the process of ordering a drink was somewhat confusing and it took a very long time for the drinks to come out.

Lalanica C.
Lalanica C.

Started off by walking into the hidden bar where Hao?made me a perfect refreshing Gin yuzu Thai chili cocktail off the menu. It was delicious. We then made our way back to the main dining for our dinner. Nice intimate space. Our server was nice and offered goood recs. Was apologetic anytime there was a delay with service. We got the hamachi crudo and steak and eggs to share. And I went with the norigasm set. A little organizing on the timing of coursing would have been nice since the handroll's can't really sit around. Two of us got our first rolls of the set before the shareables made it out- or at the same time as I should say. The steak and eggs was rich and creamy, and actually quite reminiscent of a cheeseburger. Hamachi crudo was solid, we used the leftover truffle sauce for dipping others in! Ha (also a great suggestion from our server!) All the handrolls were filled with good bite sized fresh fish. My favourite was the chopped scallop. Plenty of parking in the strip lot. Don't know that I'll be running back, but it was good to try.

Location

  • Norigami
    2715 Bissonnet St Houston, TX 77005 Hotline:

If you're looking for a trendy and upscale Japanese dining experience in Houston, look no further than Norigami. Located on 2715 Bissonnet St, Norigami offers a unique blend of hand rolls, crudos, and specialty cocktails that will leave you craving for more.

Customers rave about the fresh and flavorful hand rolls, with highlights like the Fancy Foie Gras Toro, Wagyu Roll, Spicy Salmon, and Blue Crab hand rolls standing out. The combination of quality ingredients and creative flavors make these hand rolls a must-try for any sushi lover.

In addition to the delicious food, Norigami boasts a hidden bar next door that adds an element of mystery and excitement to your dining experience. The dimly lit ambiance, hundreds of origami paper cranes hanging from the wall, and innovative cocktails like the Nice to Matcha create a memorable atmosphere that sets Norigami apart from other hand roll restaurants in Houston.

Whether you're looking for a casual date night or a night out with friends, Norigami offers something for everyone. The attentive service, diverse menu options, and ample parking make it a convenient and enjoyable dining destination. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the fusion of traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern twist at Norigami.