We ate here recently, after attending the Gipsy Kings concert at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion. It was one of the few places open very late, and it looked like a fun, inventive restaurant pick. We both loved the food, and the "Happy Hour" late night reduced prices on sushi and tempura. We tried the vegetable tempura, which was sumptuous and plentiful. Then I opted for the "Surf and Turf" dinner, with filet mignon and lobster tail. It was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly, and served on a square plate with a design of creative sauce swirls, freshly cooked asparagus and roated potatoes. My fiancee had a dish called something like "Beef Teriyaki Kobe", served with japanese udon noodles, thinly sliced onions, green and red bell peppers, served in a very delicate sauce. She also gave it a thumbs up. But the best part of the dinner for her, was the Bananas Foster desert, which she claimed was one of the best, top-two deserts she has had in Houston, in the past two years; quite a bold statement, coming from her.
The service was very attentive, and the waitress also happened to notice I was left-handed, always returning my tea glass to the left side of my plate when she filled my glass. The only thing I would change is the music. So many of the places on the North side of Houston try to be so trendy, by playing hip-hop, nouveau dance music while you eat, with Chi's following suit. It would be so much more relaxing and ejoyable if they would play authentic japanese music, giving the restaurant a more subdued, classy tone. Other than that, I would not change a thing. Great, creative japanese cooking (there must be a top-notch chef in the kitchen) and very attentive service.
Pros: Creative Japanese cuisine, new age Japanese decor
Cons: Music too loud
Chi Japanese Cuisine
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