Aiko Sushi Restaurant in Houston's Washington Avenue Coalition area offers a chef-guided omakase at the sushi counter, bookable through OpenTable.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$
- Chef
- Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Category
- Counter onlyLunch omakase
- Cuisine
- Modern sushi
- Price
- Upscale
Aiko Sushi Restaurant sits on Washington Avenue near Memorial Park, offering a counter-only omakase guided by chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee. The two chefs have a combined 30-plus years in Japanese cuisine and sushi, having worked together in Houston before opening their own restaurants, including Aiko.
The omakase is served piece by piece directly at the sushi bar, with a focus on seasonal fish and precise, unhurried pacing. The menu falls under the modern sushi category, with an upscale price tier. Beyond the tasting, the kitchen also prepares a range of raw, cooked, and rolled items for diners who want to build their own meal rather than follow the full omakase sequence.
Aiko runs both lunch and dinner service seven days a week. Lunch is offered from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm daily, and dinner runs from 5:00 pm, closing at 10:00 pm on Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Reservations are managed through OpenTable, and walk-ins may be possible depending on counter availability, though booking ahead is the more reliable route given the limited seating at the bar.
The restaurant is located at 1902 Washington Ave, Suite C, in Houston's Washington Avenue Coalition area, close to Memorial Park. Diners can call (832) 582-7525 or visit the restaurant's website for additional details on the current omakase offerings.
Good to know
- How do I book a seat at Aiko's omakase counter?
- Reservations are handled through OpenTable. Given the counter-only seating, booking ahead is recommended rather than relying on a walk-in spot.
- Is lunch omakase available, or only dinner?
- Aiko offers lunch service daily from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in addition to dinner, so lunch omakase is an option, though confirming the specific lunch menu with the restaurant is advisable.
- What is the price range for the omakase?
- Aiko is classified as an upscale, price-tier-3 restaurant, but exact omakase pricing is not listed; confirm current rates directly with the restaurant or on OpenTable.
- Who are the chefs at Aiko?
- Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee lead the kitchen and sushi bar, bringing a combined 30-plus years of experience in Japanese cuisine, having worked together in Houston before opening Aiko.
- What are the dinner hours?
- Dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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