Katami in Montrose, Houston serves a wagyu, yakiniku, and Edomae sushi omakase from chef Manabu Horiuchi, with Resy bookings and walk-ins accepted.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Manabu Horiuchi
- Reservations
- Resy · book a few weeks out
- Booking
- ResyWalk-ins accepted
- Category
- English friendly
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- James Beard
Katami occupies a space in Houston's Montrose neighborhood, built around a wagyu, yakiniku, and Edomae sushi omakase. The kitchen is led by chef Manabu Horiuchi, known as Chef Hori-San, a five-time James Beard Award nominee who also runs the sister restaurant Kata Robata, open since 2009.
Reservations are taken through Resy, and walk-ins are accepted as well. The restaurant is open nightly from 5 p.m., closing at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 10 p.m. the rest of the week. Katami sits in the top price tier, and booking is described as moderately difficult, so reserving ahead through Resy is the more reliable route to a seat.
The dining room is noted as English friendly, which makes it workable for diners less familiar with Japanese dining etiquette. The name Katami translates to "gift" or "keepsake" in Japanese, a reference to Chef Horiuchi's effort to bring a sushi, wagyu, and sake-focused concept to the city after years of work at Kata Robata.
Anyone planning a visit should confirm current seat counts and menu pricing directly with the restaurant, since those details were not specified in the available material.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Katami?
- Reservations are accepted through Resy, and walk-ins are also welcome. Given the moderate booking difficulty, reserving ahead on Resy is recommended.
- What kind of omakase does Katami serve?
- Katami's omakase centers on wagyu, yakiniku, and Edomae sushi, led by chef Manabu Horiuchi.
- What is the price range at Katami?
- Katami is listed in the top (luxury) price tier. Specific menu pricing should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
- What are Katami's hours?
- Katami opens at 5 p.m. daily, closing at 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday.
- Is English spoken at Katami?
- Yes, the restaurant is noted as English friendly, making it accessible to visitors unfamiliar with Japanese dining customs.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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