Aya Sushi
5-Course Inventive Omakase Tasting Event
Opened just this past September, this Bellaire eatery is already making quite a name for itself. Head Chef Yoshi Katsuyama, a Tokyo native who previously worked at Uchi, Aqui, and Soto Houston, is turning out sushi so good that it’s earned Aya Sushi a place on Eater’s 2023 list of “21 Standout Sushi Restaurants in Houston” and Eater’s list of “Hottest New Restaurants in Houston.” Chef Katsuyama, whose shocking pink aprons and wild sense of humor have established him as quite the entertainer, is sourcing fish directly from Japan and flying it in daily. He and his team are using these and other fresh ingredients to prepare dishes such as kanpaccio, a thinly-sliced amberjack made with green apple, seasonal caviar, and shoyu vinegar, and hamachili, with yellowtail, ponzu, garlic, and bird’s eye chili. There is even a maki named for Bellaire’s zip code, 77401, which features tuna, salmon, avocado and squid ink-dyed miso vinegar and is fried in a tempura batter. On the hot side, diners can find dishes like miso sea bass and hot stone wagyu. “Sublime,” raves Texas Monthly, and really, what more is there to say?
About the Host:
Yoshi Katsuyama
Head Chef
Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Chef Yoshi Katsuyama first honed his craft at Soto Houston, James Beard Award-Winner Chef Paul Qui's Aqui, and Uchi before becoming Head Chef at Aya Sushi. He was voted "Best Sushi Chef" by Northern Virginia Magazine.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #2, and #4 will be served family style. Courses #3 and #5 will be served individually plated.
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Kanpaccio
amberjack, green apple, shoyu vinegar, housemade yuzu kosho, ossetra caviar
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Cauliflower Tempura
dashi, togarashi
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Chef's Choice Nigiri
assorted fish, rice
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Momo Maki
makimono with hamachi, avocado, chives, pink soy paper, ginger dressing
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Aya's Dessert Trio
kohi ju: coffee crepe cake | miso san ban: apple pie, miso ice cream, miso caramel | green tea-ramisu: green tea, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese
Aya Sushi
5407 Bellaire Blvd Suite A
Bellaire, TX 77401
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $85 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with dairy, gluten, soy, vegetarian, nuts/seeds, raw fish, or mushroom restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
