“ I loved this place. I can't believe I didn't know about it for 4 years. But their customer service was great and prompt. The empty plates were picked up so quickly I loved it. Sushi is amazing!! We had a private lunch here so it was almost omakase. I left so full! It is a very cute restaurant decorated in a chic minimal way. Definitely great for any occasion. I will be going back soon with friends! ”

“ Soto Your miso soup was so-so Thankfully the rest of your menu was oh so delightful The night just started and I already didn't want it to end though From your heavenly buttered toast topped with toro and smoked trout roe To your special hamachi, taro chips, and citrusy pineapple Melt in your mouth kabayaki unagi nigiri with Thai basil Oyster shooter dressed with caviar, ponzu and tobasco The white tiger strikes at you with tuna, lemon aioli, and tobiko Salmon belly on housemade paper thin potato chip and micro cilantro The Soto 2.0 akami, crispy ginger, and can't forget the jalapeño Lobster tempura reminiscent of walnut shrimp, IFYKYK If I could, I would rewind and eat everything again in slo-mo And how can we forget the salmon coming out on literal fire, hats off to a delicious dinner Soto Can't wait to come back, I'm eyeing that truffle risotto -Sailor out ”

“ Fun party vibes along with good quality fish. Open for lunch and the staff is super friendly and accommodating. Chef Andy has a great sense of humor and I would love to come back for dinner when the lights are dim and the music turns up. My date recommended the Brussels sprouts and they were amazing. Ask for the fresh fish of the day, you won't be disappointed :) ”

“ Me and my husband decided to go here for our wedding anniversary! And I'm so glad I picked this spot. With my recent interest in vegan and vegetarian sushi I checked Yelp for recommendations and found out Soto has their own vegetarian menu. I made a reservation for 6pm Saturday however I knew I'd be late so I gave them a call and they were super flexible said I can move my reservation to 6:30. When we arrived either you do self parking on a street or valet, it just seemed easier to do valet for us. We entered and were quickly seated. The second we entered I loved the ambiance! It was dim lit, intimate and service was amazing. We were given the menus and learned happy hour on the weekends ends at 6:30 and we got there 15 mins early so we quickly picked what we wanted. I was a bit sad to learn there were only two vegetarian options on the happy hour menu however I knew I needed to try both- Naspura Maki - eggplant King mushroom nigiri For the drinks we picked the daily cold sake. My husband ordered literally only off the happy hour menu since it was so cheap and they had so many options! Before the food even came out, we were given hot towels to wash our hands with! After reviewing the vegetarian menu and the regular drink menu, I decided to order the : Brussel sprouts Avacado Yum yum roll Nasupara roll Chilli Yasai I looked on their drink menu and didn't see any cocktails that peeked my interest- I like more carbonated fizzy drinks. I asked what suggestions they had and the waitress recommended a few things but I settled on a lychee martini, virgin since I don't like gin. My husband got a Japanese old fashion. One by one our food started coming out, they explained everything to use including what ingredients were in each dish when serving. Here's my review for each dish- Brussel sprouts- so crispy! Tangy, flavored so well, had garlic butter melted in your mouth. I don't typically like brussel sprouts but I had a feeling they knew how to flavor it so well it was delicious!!! Avacado - good, creamy because the avacado, wouldn't say very memorable but still flavored well!! Yum yum roll - I've never tried a sweet potatoe roll before this was my first time and it was good, for some reason I was expecting it to be cold but the sweet potato portion was warm! Nasupara roll - eggplant same thing, warmer than expected, also good! not my favorite since I don't like eggplant too much King mushroom nigiri - for someone who doesn't like mushroom the waitress recommended this one to give a chance and I was so glad I did, the mushroom was so flavorful, didnt taste bland, chewy in the perfect texture way. Really good for someone who doesn't like mushrooms Chilli Yasai - my favorite!!! So delicious, the presentation was beautiful, crispy on the top ( not even sure what it was topped with) but had chili and the chili was not overpowering with spicy, literally on the milder side which I loved! Flavored so well for vegetarian sushi. I was very surprised. Lycee martini- I normally order lycee sake at Japanese places but they seem overpoweringly sweet, this lycee virgin martini was different, you can tell it was all fresh! No syrup no fake flavoring. Japanese Old fashion - woah! I really don't like whiskey but tried a sip of my husbands old fashion, so GOOD! It was tasted cinnamony to me, kind of spicy in a way but didn't burn when going down, the whiskey was so smooth. I think had to be the best old fashion me and my husband have ever had. Very good! Cold sake- came in two shot glasses, tasted super smooth, we've never had sake that was so good. Honestly hits you in the face in 30 mins. Turns out it was really strong but did not taste like it at all. My husband did have multiple items I didn't review on here since I didn't try them but he thought every single one was delicious! Overall, we loved this place! The staff is so knowledgeable and the chefs are very talented. Highly recommend for anyone who loves sushi!!! Our bill came out to be around $150 but for the amount of food we ordered was a really decent price. Really recommend coming before 6:30- for happy hour, I think it might of saved us atleast $85-100. So so good!!!! ”

“ When chef Andy said trust me the omakase is good ... then there's not much left to do but to enjoy the wonderful curated sushi. We had a wonderful meal and appreciate the great hospitality. We will be back for more in the near future. ”

“ Soto is just an overall amazing experience, it's not one that you should dine and dash for but actually sit there and be present with your table and server. We were brought in because of their omakase and was not disappointed. We had nothing but time and we didn't even realize that 2+ hours had passed as we enjoyed each plate and display presented to us. Everything just MELTS in your mouth and was really beautifully done. The ambiance is dressy casual - you don't need a fancy dress or coat but definitely dress like it's your first date lol ”

“ Soto is the best. I'm a regular for dinner, and certainly splurge. I'd love to be a regular for lunch, but If I pound Nigiri like I do at dinner time it would break the bank for a lunch meal. But ... They've added a great new lunch "Kaiseki Bento" that is like a Bento Box, but more. You get 4 pieces of sashimi, 2 premium Nigiri, Rock Shrimp and Shumai hot bites, a sushi roll, and two composed sashimi bites along with a salad and their awesome Miso Soup. I talked them into turning my sashimi pieces into nigiri as I prefer nigiri. Everything was awesome just like what Soto puts out every day, and the lunch was only $28 bucks. Seems like a bargain to me!! Now I'll visit more often for lunch. ”

“ Great happy hour! Great service and very nice ambiance! Highly recommend the chef's choice 5 piece nigiri! Each piece is dressed exquisitely. And every chef's choice is different unless you request the same thing. ”

“ My wife and her mom did the omakase for her mom's birthday, and it was the best omakase they have had, and the best overall dining experience my wife has had in a long time! Went for lunch on a Sunday, and the service was impeccable (they were also essentially the only customers at that time - lunch is a great time to go). Turns out the sushi chef, Andy, was the owner. He was *incredibly* nice and hospitable, explaining all the dishes to my mother-in-law in their shared native language, and interesting to converse with. The omakase was decadent, from fresh wasabi to caviar and the fattiest tuna and Japanese muskmelon... Both my wife and her mom enjoyed the experience immensely. Would definitely go back for omakase. ”

“ This place is now the bar that all sushi establishments are judged against for me. We've eaten here at least four or five times, and each time, the experience was perfect. Each member of the staff is pro-level in service, communication, and general awesomeness. The ambiance is very modern and clean. Sitting at the bar is a treat, watching the chef work his magic. Speaking of magic, the Omakase is worth every penny. We have had it every time we've been to Soto, and every time, we think there's no way we will be as impressed as we were the time prior, but they keep raising the bar each time. They know we've been in before, so the chef always does new things and challenges himself to be more and more creative. The quality of all the ingredients is impeccable. The tastes are delicate, varied, and nuanced. The melding of textures and flavors are like a symphony of delicious magic. Sometimes, the magic includes smells which alter the taste and heighten the experience. If anyone asks me what the best sushi in Houston is, I will always say, "Soto." It's not just amazing: it's an event you'll always remember for all the right reasons. ”