Japaneiro's Sushi Bistro & Latin Grill

This place should not call itself a sushi or japanese restaurant whatsoever. Selection of sushi rolls are laughable. The combinations are horrible. The rolls are extremely overpriced as well as the other items on the menu. I couldn't believe 4 tiny pieces of the dumplings cost $6.00!! I will not ever be coming back to this supposed Japanese restaurant. If you're an authentic sushi restaurant lover, I would not recommend this place.

Pros: Good atmosphere

Cons: Not real sushi

Posted 11/26/09

My wife and I frequent this restaurant and have nothing but praise for them. The sushi is always fresh and their rolls are great, especially the Hawaiian. Their Latin dishes add a twist to a normal sushi experience. Everyone on their waitstaff that we have had was very attentive and informative. We'll continue to dine here regularly.

Pros: competent waitstaff, outstanding food

Cons: none

Posted 07/28/09

Went for happy hour (which i believe was 3-7pm) and i loved it! Me and my boyfriend just ordered off the happy hour menu and it was soooooo good!!! I live in Cypress, so its about 1 hour away from me, but it was good I am thinking of going back this week and maybe the next... and every week until i am tired of it. Its cheap (since its happy hour) and so flavorful. We got the California Roll, shrimp dumplings, crab puffs, yucitas... our favorite were the dumplings - just wish they'd give more in the order (its only 4) and the crab puffs, so different than the usual crab puffs you're used to getting. So so delicious..

Pros: food, happy hour menu

Posted 07/19/09

I think the people who go to Japaneiro's dont know sushi...This place is disgusting. Fried everything and full of evrything that does not belong!! My sushi was so bad I could not finish it...too much fried outlayer. The sushi had no flavor....This place offer fusion sushi- not the REAL deal. The service was EXTREMELY slow...Don't waste your time or money- if you want REAL sushi- go somewhere else.

Pros: clean

Cons: service, food, parking

Posted 05/04/09

My fiance and I always have date night on Fridays and we honestly got tired of all the usual places. We wanted to go out to a place that was up beat, fun to have a few drinks, and great food of course. This place by far is my favorite the food is delicious and the atmosphere is perfect for a date or even a group of people. My fiance is not a huge fan of sushi but once he tried the sushi here he was hooked especially their specialty rolls ,but they have so much more for others that do not like sushi. I can agree with another reviewer that the wait staff could be a little more cheerful but as for the wait for food and mix ups ...this place gets extremely busy so of course they are not always going to be perfect and the wait time for food can take a while.

Pros: Great sushi, atmosphere, tempura!!! YUM

Cons: the wait ....but its worth it !!!!

Posted 04/16/09

I am a LOYAL Japaneiro's customer. My first visit was the first or second week that they opened several years ago. Their service & food are OUTSTANDING and I always feel like a valued customer when I go there. This is a great neighborhood spot & I would & do reccommend it to all of my friends!! The sushi is awesome & the sauces just give it that special touch.. AWESOME!!!!!

Pros: Location.. Service.. Food.. Total package

Cons: None

Posted 02/22/09

Dont get me wrong, its good. I wouldn't branch out and say its the best. I think our biggest complaint is we have had a few bad services. At one point they forgot my son's meal, then they ran out of the chicken for my son's meal, and then they reluctantly made him some beef (only other thing on the kids menu was shrimp which he won't eat). That took another 25 mins to cook up something that should have taken 7 max. Besides that there are a few gentlemen waitstaff that are just either rude or incredibly slow and have no desire to be there. Some of the girls we have had have been good though. And lately since I am pregnant, I have had to venture out to the cooked rolls. Unfortunately I have found that consistency is not their strong suit. But all in all, if they have a stronger waitstaff we would go back as I haven't found any other place good in Sugarland. But because of our bad experience with the waitstaff, we have decided to go elsewhere.

Pros: Good sashimi, good non-cooked rolls

Cons: Horrible waitstaff, bad kids menu

Posted 02/03/09

First thing you want to do when you sit is ORDER THE CRAB PUFFS! Then try out the good sushi and great Ambiance. There are not many things that you can order wrong at this place. But I did order a sandwich and was very disappointed. It was disgusting! Other than that the food was amazing and the environment was clean and friendly. Dessert was amazing also

Stay away from Sandwich; everything else is fantastic

Pros: good sushi; good atmosphere

Cons: the sandwiches.

Posted 01/14/09

They have great food but suspicious staff and do not take any valubles like a important phone or something else that means a lot to you. Otherwise it is a OK place.
PS: Be carefull!!!

Pros: Great place for a family dinner.

Cons: Crowded and valubles could get lost or stolen.

Posted 01/09/09

Wonderful Sushi and other Japanese Food. Great value especially @ lunch. Consistently good mojitos (get the "fresh" its a dollar more but twice as large and very good). Wonderful wheat noodles. Good tempura. But all in all this is a place for good, fresh, varied Sushi.

Pros: sushi, mojitos, value

Cons: a little tight

Posted 12/31/08

We love this place. All the food we have tried is really good and the service is good as well.

Pros: Good Food

Cons: Parking (if you go at a busy time)

Posted 12/15/08

Japaneiros is absolutely amazing. I personally am not a fan of sushi but...going there for the first time the staff was able to recommend some different sushi to ease me into it...and now I love it. The latin food is phenomenal as well...it reminds me of my family's homecooking which is really nice because I don't get it that often. The staff is really friendly and relaxed, and from what I can tell they all get along and work well together. The hawaiian roll is awesome, and the rock and roll, and the mount fuji...and the verde salad is soooo good!!

Pros: friendly, intimate environment, and really good food

Cons: parking

Posted 08/31/08

I might be wrong but they've upped their quality of fish considerably in the last year or year and a half. I go pretty often, maybe once every week and, in the past, every now and then would encounter some suspect looking/smelling fish. Hasn't been that way for at least the last 5-6 months. I think their fish is comparable to some of the more traditional restaurants in Houston. Spicy tuna is also a good choice here. Service is just fine though I've noticed they frequently have new staff members... Not cheap or the best sushi restaurant in Houston, but you get what you pay for, and certainly an above average Japanese restaurant

Pros: quality of sushi, creativity of rolls, ambiance

Cons: might have to park in the garage, not sure if valet is free

Posted 08/25/08

One of the best sushi restaurants in Houston!! The rolls were very creative and very good! I recommend the Hawaiian Roll, Shaggy Dog Roll and the Avocado Soup.

Pros: Sushi, Area of Town

Cons: Parking

Posted 08/17/08

their lunch specials are a wonderful deal... a lot of food for $12. just eatting sushi will leave more to be desired as it is not as fresh as other places, but their rolls are creative and EXCELLENT! spicy sugar land or tai hippie are the way to go

Pros: the creative rolls

Cons: average raw fish

Posted 08/15/08

Best sushi in all of surrounding Houston. Japanieros is fresh, nice portions, and beautiful. Their avocado soup is wonderful. Their salads are creative and taste great. The atmosphere is hip, inviting and open. You can sit outside and people watch if you choose in a great location. It's worth the drive from anywhere in Houston. Customer service is always perfect.

Pros: great for lunch with the girls or dinner with the family

Cons: Parking would be difficult but their is a parking garage - problem solved

Posted 08/15/08

One word... OUTSTANDING!! My wife and I drive all the way from Cypress to Sugar Land to taste this sushi. This unique "Latin Fusion" cuisine is one of a kind. Besides the fresh sushi, the rest of the menu will please even the biggest sushi haters. Try the beef and you won't be disappointed and wash it down with one of their delicious mojito's. I'll be back next week!

Pros: Food, Service, Staff, and fair pricing

Cons: None yet

Posted 08/14/08

they have excellent appetizers, sushi and martinis !! we always have a great time there, thanks !!!!!!!!

Posted 08/13/08

I went based on the reviews and was not impressed. The staff was cold and almost rude. I won't be back.

Pros: A few good speciality rolls

Cons: staff

Posted 08/01/08

I love this place, this is my fav place to eat. I hated sushi until I came here. I go at least every other week! Service is great and of course the staff!!! They are soooo nice and always smiling. I understand that there are some that have there days but hey no ones perfect, right! Keep up the great work guys

Posted 04/01/08

I live around Hwy 6 , Bellaire and there is absolutely nothing related to sushi in my area. I normally go to Azuma in Uptown but I decided to try something different for once. I went to Japanieros with 5 close friends this past Wednesday. There was a short wait but that only made me think "it must be good." The server was very prompt to greet us, not to mention cute. Our drinks were phenominal!! Try their fresh mojitos! We ordered a sampler of sushi called a " Nirvana." She brings out 2 large plates: one with 6 rolls and an assortment of sauces and the other with an assortment of sushi and 3 kinds of sashimi. We were all impressed with the flavors and our overall dining experience. The only thing I didn't like about the place was the parking. You have to park in a 4 story covered parking lot, take an elevator down, and then walk around town center to get to their front door. I guess they're not busy when it's raining!

Posted 02/07/08

I'm not really sure why this restaurant is rated number 1. I read the reviews on CitySearch and thought this would be a great place to go since I live in Sugarland and love sushi. I went on a Friday night so it was busy and took a while to get a table. After we were seated, my boyfriend and I had to wait forever for Edamame and drinks. I ordered the Tiger Eye roll and he got one of their Latin infused steaks which just tasted like fajita meat. My sushi was roll was pretty disappointing and he wasn't thrilled about his meal either. It also took forever for drink refills. Living in Sugarland, I do wish there were more great sushi places but this is definitely not it.

Pros: Close to home (Sugarland)

Cons: Food wasn't that great, slow service

Posted 01/23/08

This place has nothing but "delicious and very tasty food"
My friends and I love sushi, so we go there every time we can, it is really very nice & clean place with a great atmosphere and excellent service.
We highly recommend this restaurant.

Pros: Sushi, sushi and more sushi

Posted 12/24/07

I went there for a friend's birthday. The place is small, so the wait is long if your party exceeds 4 people. You can't make reservations. You can have drinks and apps at the bar while you are waiting. Good drinks, good food. Sushi is great...love the shaggy dog! The crab rangoon appetizer is great, not like at a typical chinese restaurant. Try it! I would definitely go again with a smaller party or just with my significant other.

Pros: good sushi, good drinks

Cons: long wait

Posted 12/02/07

I live in the city, but drove out to Sugarland to try a new spa Javani Med Spa. I decided to stop off for lunch with a friend afterwards. I was in for a delightful treat! The sushi was the best I have ever had!!! I have been EVERYWHERE in houston for sushi, and this topped them all !
Go try and you will agree! It is worth the drive!

Pros: Best Sushi in town, easy to find, great service, close to my new favorite spa!

Cons: You have to pay for parking???? :(

Posted 09/16/07

When I come to Houston, I know I will make it to Japaneiro's before I live town. Best sushi I've ever had and the steaks are a wonderful tasty compliment after sushi. The decor is hip and just makes you feel good. Attractive, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Once you go, you always anticipate getting back there soon.

Posted 07/15/07

Delicious food, very tasty....really Latin Cuisine. My husband and I go there every time we can, it is really nice place, great atmosphere, excellent service, beautiful place and works perfect for any occasion (romantic, family, party). Highly recommended, you'll come back, I am sure!!!

Pros: Delicious food

Cons: NONE!

Posted 05/15/07

I had dinner at Japaneiro's with some friends for the first time and this place is not all it's cracked up to be. The place is a nice place to go drink. I liked the bar and the feel of the place is fun and modern, but the sushi was fishy smelling/tasting and felt lukewarm and mushy in my mouth, yuck! One of the appetizers (supposedly a "ceviche") was shrimp and pico de gallo in V8 juice! I didn't ask to try my friend's entrees, but my Chicken (insert Latin word here to make it fusion)-thingy was just a grilled chicken breast with fried sweet potatoes and soggy sauteed veggies. Don't waste your money on such an amateurish place. For real fusion cuisine and sushi, I'll go in town.

Pros: Fun bar, pretty good drinks

Cons: Disappointing food, young inexperienced waitstaff

Posted 02/04/07

I had hoped this restaurant would never be discovered by City Search. My husband and I have been going since they opened and it just keep getting better. Ask the waiter about the new sushi rolls. They are always coming up with new ideas. I love the new Tuna Hippie (not on the menu). The fish is always fresh!!

Pros: Sushi - Sushi - Sushi

Cons: Not a lot of selection if you have picky eaters (children)

Posted 11/09/06

I have been to Japaneiro's several times and each time, I keep hoping it will be better than the last, but unfortunately that hasn't hapened. Based on previous reviews, I now wonder if Sugar Land has any taste in sushi. The sashimi and rolls were about room tempurature, which made me a little nervous. My namasake sashimi was a little mushy and I could detect a slight fishy smell/flavor. Sounds dumb, I know, but truly fresh fish has NO oder. I had a tough time with the rolls since they had "Japanese mayo" on them, which I found to be overwhelming and unsavory. However, I did like the spicy tuna rolls. My friend ordered some sort of noodle dish, which arrived in about a cup of oil at the bottom. When she requested the sandwich instead, she was unimpressed by the plain hoagie roll it arrived on and the side of "toston" chips, which were dry, stale and flavorless. After looking over their menu, I've realized that this restaurant tries to take its fusion theme and be modern and hip, but it just doesn't quite make it. The flavors are unbalanced and the compositions of the dishes are mediocre, as though the chef is trying to emulate Nobu. Sadly, they don't even come close. I personally will not settle for mediocre just because it's in the neighborhood.

Pros: Great atmosphere, good service

Cons: Menu is sophomoric and lacks creativity

Posted 08/06/06

I love this place. The Shaggy Dog sushi is awesome. I feel lucky to live in Sugar Land b/c this place has better sushi than anywhere I've tried in Houston, so we don't have to drive far! If you go, you have to try the dumplings for an appetizer. Absolutely wonderful!

Pros: Great sushi, variety of choices (latin food) if you don't do sushi.

Cons: Can't think of ANY!

Posted 07/30/06

Everything at this restaurant exceeded expectations. The sushi was fresh and delicious, with unique rolls and a great selection, and the latin food was amazing, too! The filet of beef with chimichurri was DELICIOUS! Can't recommend this place enough.

Pros: Adjacent garage parking, great food, gorgeous decor

Cons: pricey

Posted 06/27/06

I love coming here for lunch for their specials and for dinner, I always get their beef tataki - really good. Their rolls are great like the Sasu and their fresapillar. I also like their Latino dishes =).

Posted 12/07/05

I've eaten sushi all around town and Japaneiro's and Uptown are the only places I return, or recommend. Anytime anyone comes into town, I take them to Japaneiros. The fusion idea is genius and delicious. I had a great waitress named Tracy and she always takes care of me. Ask her for recomendations and she'll recommend according to your taste. LOVE this place.

Pros: food, service

Cons: non-smoking, small

Posted 11/05/05

Mom tried to get me to go to this restaurant forever, but the idea of heading to a japanese restaurant in sugar land didn't appeal to me. I just assumed to get amazing food, you had to head into town. Boy, was I wrong, every time I come to town, I have to have Japaneiro's. Avocado soup is to die for - everything on the menu is delectable!

Posted 08/17/05

My husband and I have always loved sushi and sometimes it can be a bother to drive so far to get some decent sushi. We were pleasantly surprised to discover Japaneiro's in Sugar Land. Not too far away from us and I love the South American/Japanese fusion. Try the Soft Shell Crab Pepito and the Ceviche Sampler plate, they are to die for. Their handrolls are stuffed to the brim and each bite will contain what you ordered instead of being filled up with rice. The sashimi portions are nice and big. It's a small place, but it's worth the wait.

Pros: Good Food, Well Priced

Posted 02/14/05

This is an excellent restaurant, the food is outstanding, so is the ambiance and the friendly service... try the sushi boat for a big party; the exotic Latin nouvelle-cuisine dishes are right up there with NoBu. Easy to get to on SW freeway!

Pros: great food, easy parking, excellent ambiance

Posted 10/23/04

Man oh man!!!! This place is awesome. As a latino that has eaten sushi all over the country, I make this one of my staples in going out on the town. Service is impeccable...the decor is excellent...atmoshpere is lively, what else can you ask for??

Pros: Good food, Atmosphere

Posted 06/06/04